Tractor Supply Co. Chicken Coop Reviews Thoughts Feedback - Why and Why Not ?

[goldenyears]

OOOhhh... or this: https://www.amazon.com/36inx50ft-19gauge-Hardware-Galvanized-Raccoons/dp/B015PD9JX0/

I’d go with the 19 gauge. I’m using that for my coop, 19 gauge vinyl coated for apron.

 

[NewChickenLady84]

I bought one that was listed in the link, the superior construction one. Been staining and assembling it in the garage while the chicks are in a brooder. It seems sturdy, plan to attach it to 4x6 pressure treated timber with a hardware cloth apron. I also want to make a larger run for the whole thing, for added protection and more room to forage. The quality seems good, but I do plan on reinforcing the nesting box floor. The hardware is not great, already bought hasp locks with carabiners to make sure the chickens are safe

 

[Chicken Heel]

I have 16 gauge wire on the lot in the attached photo.

 

[xenorph]

Just remember when you buy that not all welded wires are created equal. I've found the one ones from home depot to have a lot of broken or missed welds on the wires. I got 200'x48" of the 1/2" for I want to say $140 last year. Good quality on that one. The 2"x4" welded wire I always buy from tractor supply.

 

[xenorph]

You'll probably want to make a fence stretcher too, so the fence is nice and taught.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

You'll probably want to make a fence stretcher too, so the fence is nice and taught.

Good reminder! I just bought this yesterday and am thinking I gotta make sure I don't have flimsy / wobbly wire!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C89QJU0/

What kind of fence stretcher would be good to make?

I was basically just going to do something like this:

 

[aart]

I was basically just going to do something like this:

Won't work great for HC, it does stretch like chicken wire does.
I have used the screw point, or a small flat screw driver, to very carefully(so you don't break the welds) stretch the HC.
Pull/pry, and fasten, at second square from edge.

ETA: @Nifty-Chicken please tell me you're not using chicken wire!

 

[xenorph]

I use a 2x4 with with 3" screws on the short side spaced every 4 inches. I also don't use that kind of staples, I use fencing staples. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...barbed-staple-galvinized-150-8ga?cm_vc=-10005

They're a pita to hammer in, but I know they aren't coming out either.

 

[aart]

They're a pita to hammer in, but I know they aren't coming out either.

Screws are better, they will come out, but only when you want them too(when it get screwed (HAHA!)up and needs to be fixed.

 

[xenorph]

I mean't coming out by themselves, I can still pry these out if I really have to. Back side of the fencing pliers is pretty useful lol