Poultry Netting-Best type?

[Solsken Farm]

I know there have been many threads on this but I just spent 1/2 doing searches and couldn't find an answer.

What is the best type of netting to buy to keep in chooks and withstand snow/ice and keep out predators?

I see ebay has two types. One is significantly more expensive. I know you get what you pay for. Thoughts and links, please?

Thanks.

 

[hinkjc]

I think the stuff we use is called Flight Top netting, purchased thru Cutler's supply. It is pricey, but lasts a long time. And hawks bounce right off of it.

We use 2 inch to allow snow to fall through.

 

[Solsken Farm]

Thanks Jody. I thought it was you that mentioned something once that I read. So you think the larger squares help with the snow falling through? I was looking at 3/8 to help with shading.....but having the snow fall through might make more sense.

 

[Poohbear]

How about military camoflage netting? Would that work? I think it can be bought online at places like e-bay or even purchased at military surplus stores.

 

[Opa]

I use the Top Flight netting I purchased from Cutler Supply. It works great but snow is an issue. When I was building my coop and run I remembered the problem snow had cause I friend. The mesh sagged almost to the ground. I decided rafters were necessary to prevent that. I installed a center pole and ran the rafters to that. We've had some heavy snows and so far no problems.

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[Katy]

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That is the same as what I've got and I've been happy with it.

 

[Solsken Farm]

Wow Opa, that looks great! (as does your avatar

) I think you need a big white and red canvas covering over it! (think circus tent

)

I think I can brace it. I love that yours actually keeps some snow, so they have some bare ground to scratch around on.

What size netting do you have? 2" like Jody's?

 

[Solsken Farm]

Okay, so I think I will get the 2" after thinking about this and then just put up shade netting for the spring and summer, which will cut down on the heat. I used a big awning last year, which looked great, but collected rain.

Thanks folks.

 

[Opa]

I used the 1" mesh. On the west side fence of the run that receives the afternoon sun, I installed a roll up blind that diffuses the sunlight. That work just a effectively to provide shade and I don't have to worry about it holding water.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Are you only looking for daytime hawk protection or are you wanting protection from things like climbing raccoons, at night?