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tndivegal

In the Brooder
Apr 20, 2024
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Hello from Middle TN. We had chickens growing up but this is my first time to own my own and it’s been decades! I wanted layers so I selected Barred Rock (friend’s recommendation) and Rhode Island Red (my mom’s favorite), 3 of each. They are 2 weeks old and developing wing feathers, but mostly fuzz still. Keeping them warm & cozy indoors. I’m in a rural area and most worried about predators. Any feedback on how to keep them safe once they go outside is appreciated!
 
Welcome to BYC. Chicken wire is useful to keep chickens in, but it won't keep predators out. Hardware cloth 16 or 19ga 1/2" is what you will need.
Hardware Cloth 1/2 Inch 48 x 50 ft AWG19Ga,Hot Dipped Galvanized After Welded Chicken Wire Mesh Roll,Chicken Wire Fencing,Rabbit Wire Mesh,Gopher Wire Steel Mesh,Rodent Proof Wire Mesh Hardware Cloth https://a.co/d/2ZH5Ik3
Don't leave any gaps bigger than a quarter. Put an 18" to 2' "apron" of hardware cloth completely around the run on the ground to keep diggers out too.
 
Hi @tndivegal :frow

I built this coop using hardware cloth that goes about 8 inches under ground and several inches out. There was evidence of animals trying dig into the run, but they failed.

This setup has worked for 8 years.

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