perimeter of property fencing

[lintlicker]

Ahh, I see...
But yeah, that does sound like they noticed some behavior that caused them to all of a sudden care. Maybe poop. Non-chicken humans tend to be very adverse to chicken poop. Or they got to a valued plant. Or stood under a window crowing while they were trying to take a nap...

eh its ever since their father died 2 months ago who was VERY close with our family we've noticed a difference. I guess we will just have to try and come up with a way to keep our 2 legged friends closer to home, which isnt a bad thing and we should have done from the beginning I guess. We just didnt think it was as much of an issue is all unfortunately.

 

[linguini]

Hey yall,

the chicken run is pretty much like fort knox...so no worries about that. When we free range we are always outside.

Question is, we have around 2 acres of land we cant to fence in to keep the chickens wandering off into the neighbors property...they have never indicated they didnt like it, but a few days ago they were over there and went to get them and the wife mentioned "spraying them with a hose" to chase them off...Didnt sit well with me, but its also their property, so I get it...sort of.

Thinking about using some plastic snow fencing around 3' high to go around the edge of part of out property and will be around 2 acres...hopefully will keep them in and stop them from going over there which will mostly go through the woods/tree line...thoughts? Something a little higher? Dont want to break the bank with this but figured it would be something easy just pushing a stake into the ground and throwing a zip tie on and voila.

If you don't need predator proof fencing, 150 ft x 60 inch chicken wire 2 inch mesh is $89 a roll in tractor supply, you can fence in an area of 25'x50' with one roll, or 75'x75' with two rolls to contain the chickens!

 

[lintlicker]

If you don't need predator proof fencing, 150 ft x 60 inch chicken wire 2 inch mesh is $89 a roll in tractor supply, you can fence in an area of 25'x50' with one roll, or 75'x75' with two rolls to contain the chickens!

yeah I might have to go with something like that, thinking roughly 900-1200 feet of fencing will be needed

 

[Bawkbok]

eh its ever since their father died 2 months ago who was VERY close with our family we've noticed a difference.

I don't have a solution to offer for the fencing issue but this comment jumped out at me so I wanted to offer a different perspective.

They are probably still grieving the loss of their father; it's only been 8 weeks. When people are in deep grief, they often react to others in ways they normally wouldn't, i.e., short tempered, rude, impatient, etc. They have other things on their mind. Give them time and respect their space. Don't allow your chickens to go over there at all. Two acres is more than sufficient space for a flock.
It sounds like the relationship was really with the father and your family. He is now gone. You will need to establish a deeper connection with them. You don't want your chickens accidentally (or intentionally) injured. Do they have dogs?
Perhaps you can give them some eggs, make some cookies or something and apologize for any nuisance the chickens have created and simply let them know you are working on a solution. This could go a long way until you find a permanent solution.
Good luck.
Can you fence in one acre instead of the entire property? Do it in pieces so it will be more manageable.

 

[saysfaa]

Even if it doesn't work completely, it is likely to help keep/build a good relationship with the neighbors simply by showing you are trying.

I don't know how well it will work. Many chickens could get over it if they really want to; the heavier and/or more docile types would have to want to a lot more than lighter/flightier types. You could help it be more effective by doing other things to make your acres more attractive to them - plant or build or clutter up areas for shelter or encourage foraging (food plots, compost piles, boards to flip over to expose insects, and such), or dust bath areas (mine liked damp bathing areas).

 

[Dandelion and Clover]

Did you ever install anything? How does it work for you?

My chickens and my in-laws chickens are with me. We moved first, now their turn. I live in a country cul-de-sac and I'm near the beginning, 1.5 acre vs their 5... So way more traffic and less land. Also, my neighbor's drive 30+ mph on this rock road!

My tiny dogs are not street smart and I'm worried the chickens, ducks, and goose will wander into the road.

I'm debating putting up deer fence next to the ditch just to deter the critters away from the road. Two sides butt up against state property with wooden area and the third is far away with a 'meh' fence, less of a concern at this time.