Transitioning from roofed to roofless run

[M Brennen]

I have a roofless run. Just aviary netting on top. Pea gravel half Of the floor. The rain washes away the manure. I love it.

How does your netting hold up in the snow? We had our first minor snowfall and I’m already concerned about the weight. Luckily it is supposed to be in the 60s this weekend and we plan to put up our canopy.

 

[K0k0shka]

How does your netting hold up in the snow? We had our first minor snowfall and I’m already concerned about the weight. Luckily it is supposed to be in the 60s this weekend and we plan to put up our canopy.

Regardless of how it holds up in snow, I wouldn't trust aviary netting because it's not predator-proof. The mesh I got isn't 100% either, with its 2x3 holes, but at least it will stop the worst - raccoons and foxes. Aviary netting won't.

 

[aart]

So I just kinda want to ignore him and let the victory speak for itself.

 

[K0k0shka]

Back where they belong!

 

[M Brennen]

Regardless of how it holds up in snow, I wouldn't trust aviary netting because it's not predator-proof. The mesh I got isn't 100% either, with its 2x3 holes, but at least it will stop the worst - raccoons and foxes. Aviary netting won't.

I took a three layer approach, so I’m feeling pretty good about my predator proofing. I now just need to combat the snow.

 

[M Brennen]

Back where they belong!

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Adorable!

 

[ronkonkoma]

Regardless of how it holds up in snow, I wouldn't trust aviary netting because it's not predator-proof. The mesh I got isn't 100% either, with its 2x3 holes, but at least it will stop the worst - raccoons and foxes. Aviary netting won't.

It’s awesome. My daytime predators are hawks and eagles. At night I lock my birds up in the coop like most and don’t worry about the fox and raccoon.

 

[ronkonkoma]

How does your netting hold up in the snow? We had our first minor snowfall and I’m already concerned about the weight. Luckily it is supposed to be in the 60s this weekend and we plan to put up our canopy.

In terms of snow - awesome. I recommend getting the 2” squares instead of 1”. The snow falls through and also half the leaves do too.

 

[ronkonkoma]

here’s a screen shot of a Facebook post.

 

[blackdog043]

Congratulations on your outcome!!!
I haven't had much time to get on here the past few months but, your post is one that I have been following and hoping the town would do the right thing!