I suddenly realized this weekend that somehow I have four coops. Worse yet, I need at least two more!! How did this happen?
I want to use the resources I have on hand to build, rather than buy more, so I'd like opinions on whether these items can be used to build a strong safe coop/tractor that can withstand the attentions of dogs, coyotes, owls, eagles, raccoons etc:
2x4 wire garden fencing, uncoated
1 inch deer netting
1/2 or 1/4 inch bird netting
I'm thinking combinations of the above, but I want to have some confidence that I'll come home and find the chickens where I left them, rather than unassembled versions of said chickens.
I have heavy used decking wood that I can use to make the coop/tractor so the frame and base will be heavy, if that helps.
Thanks for some tips!
I want to use the resources I have on hand to build, rather than buy more, so I'd like opinions on whether these items can be used to build a strong safe coop/tractor that can withstand the attentions of dogs, coyotes, owls, eagles, raccoons etc:
2x4 wire garden fencing, uncoated
1 inch deer netting
1/2 or 1/4 inch bird netting
I'm thinking combinations of the above, but I want to have some confidence that I'll come home and find the chickens where I left them, rather than unassembled versions of said chickens.
I have heavy used decking wood that I can use to make the coop/tractor so the frame and base will be heavy, if that helps.
Thanks for some tips!