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This is not really an easy fix but it can be done.How do I predator proof my run door? We're going to run hardware cloth along the perimeter and up the run of course but the doors flimsy at best
I knew I had seen a latch somewhere.How do I predator proof my run door? We're going to run hardware cloth along the perimeter and up the run of course but the doors flimsy at best
It's what we were given for now and it was free. Yes it will be covered and my husband already retied it with fence tiePlease don't mind my asking, but why is the run so tiny in relation to the coop? And are you going to cover it over the top and if so, with what, and how high up? My back is aching at the thought of stooping to get into that tiny door.
As for the door and the run in general, I assume you're replacing all those zip ties that are holding it together when you install HWC? This post shows one way of installing HWC over a door to cover gaps: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...der-2020-version.1529488/page-7#post-25809665
My set up is slightly different, I installed HWC over the door frame wide enough to cover about 2/3rds of the gap, and did the same with the door, so when the door closes, the HWC sandwiches over itself.
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Downside with both of those options is if your door swings both in and out, you will need to commit to a single direction as the wire that blocks the door gap will prevent the door swinging the other way.
How many birds do you have/planning to get at this time? Will they get free range time?It's what we were given for now and it was free. Yes it will be covered and my husband already retied it with fence tie
This is basically for the pullets till they can free range. I'm a stay at home mom so I'm always home. I have 9 pullets. the kennel is 6x10 I also have 2 of these tractors I put out into the yard that were given to me that I've been putting my big hens in until they get used to their now home and I can free range themHow many birds do you have/planning to get at this time? Will they get free range time?
Good to know! The kennel by itself is not big enough for them full time once they grow up, so free range will be the way to go with your set up.This is basically for the pullets till they can free range. I'm a stay at home mom so I'm always home. I have 9 pullets. the kennel is 6x10 I also have 2 of these tractors I put out into the yard that were given to me that I've been putting my big hens in until they get used to their now home and I can free range them
We have 8 acres I'm a firm believer in free ranging chickens, my girls before were always free ranged. Once funds are better we will build a bigger enclosure. But for now it's what we have to work with lolGood to know! The kennel by itself is not big enough for them full time once they grow up, so free range will be the way to go with your set up.