Since I am going to to be getting chickens I need to build a chicken coop, and a fence for them. I am wondering how tall the fence needs to be to keep them from flying out? I have heard some people say only ever put them in a completely covered fence, and others say they won't fly out if you clip their wings (or wing)....
I could go with a covered fence, or if I don't particularly NEED one I could give them a much larger area. Because of my budget, if I do need a covered area, their pen will have to shrink a bit to accomodate that.
I am kinda hoping I can get some responses from people who can give me some feedback on what your experiences are in this area and what you have had success with.
Does it depend on the type of chickens? I am thinking of possibly getting a few buff orpingtons, maybe a few easter eggers, and maybe some dominics, but no more than 10 chickens total
Thanks for the help!!
Danielle
I could go with a covered fence, or if I don't particularly NEED one I could give them a much larger area. Because of my budget, if I do need a covered area, their pen will have to shrink a bit to accomodate that.
I am kinda hoping I can get some responses from people who can give me some feedback on what your experiences are in this area and what you have had success with.
Does it depend on the type of chickens? I am thinking of possibly getting a few buff orpingtons, maybe a few easter eggers, and maybe some dominics, but no more than 10 chickens total
Thanks for the help!!
Danielle