Picture of Hardware Cloth

[Buff Hooligans]

This is a good picture of what hardware cloth is. When we built the run, I knew we weren't supposed to use chickenwire (too weak against predators), so my DH said "hardware cloth". I said What? I had never heard of it. But man, is it strong!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Nice photo and cute girls. Thanks!

 

[TxChiknRanchers]

Nice birds! are those girls laying? Yep the hardware cloth is the stuff. if it wasn't so expensive that is all we would use.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Yup, the girls are laying, or at least one is. They are 23 weeks old, but only one has red comb & wattles. I find her on the nest every morning, but she lays more like very other day.

Having a real predator proof run and coop makes me sleep well at night!

 

[SisterFlash]

Buff - where did you get your hens from they are beautiful girls

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Sister Flash, they came from McMurray Hatchery. I split an order with another person. All 25 chicks were absolutely healthy. I feed our girls a good variety of treats, so I think they are "extra fluffy" because of that. Thanks for the compliment. I will tell the girls when I get home from work.

 

[McGoo]

Nice coop. Is the hardware cloth 1/2" x 1/2" or 1" x 1"? Not absolutely sure from the picture. I'm going to the fencing guy this weekend to get some and I want to be sure.

Thanks,
Colleen

 

[Buff Hooligans]

McGoo, it is 1/2 inch.

I was raised in Wappingers Falls, Hudson Valley. Where are you?

 

[McGoo]

Buff,
I'm in Ossining further south than you, but also along the Hudson. I did live in Carmel, Putnam County, when raising my sons and know that Wappingers is a beautiful area.

Actually I'm in a great spot here in Ossining - nestled in the woods. Lucky for me, the dog, cat and chooks.

ps. I'm getting a couple of Buff Orps in November from zooteacher in NJ - she's selling some on the buy trade forum. How are they - friendly? easy going? I hear they are great layer.

 

[greginshasta]

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We have 2 BO's and out of the flock of 9, those and our White Leghorn are clearly the least inclined to run when we reach for them. The Australorp, OTOH, runs at first glance.