Predator proofing.

[JamieMcClain]

I happen to have an abundance of hog panels and was wondering if putting them under my duck/goose coop would work to prevent predators from digging?? Or would buying more hardware cloth be a better option? Picture of the current run unfinished. Putting hardware cloth all up the sides and top just waiting for it to come

 

[rosemarythyme]

Depends on how big the openings are and what you're trying to deter. Small things like rats, you need 1/2" or smaller. Big things like dogs, bigger spacing is fine.

 

[JamieMcClain]

I live in northwest MO. So literally every predator big and small. But my biggest concern are the family of foxes that live about and acre away.

 

[aart]

Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208