Update on the "I need help" thread

[NewChickenmama06]

So, since my last post, "I need help", I have made some significant changes to my coop and run. Thanks to my BYC flock who as always, has given me some fantastic ideas.
I am including pictures, but will explain what I have done.
I took the advice from some of you and opted to get the 10X10 dog kennel from TSC. I put the coop inside of the kennel, then put chicken wire over the top so my flock can no longer get out and hawks can't get in. I was lucky to find a few rolls of hardhard cloth in my garage I didn't even know I had!! With that I zip tied it along the sides of the coop about 6" out and covered it with dirt.
Then put about 6 or 7 more inches going up the sides and the gate again zip tying everything together. It is working out great so far.
If anyone thinks I can improve in any way, please don't hesitate to chime in

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

It looks like you have made a very nice, secure coop and run for your babies. Great job!

 

[Wezdin]

Lookin snazzy!

 

[NewChickenmama06]

It looks like you have made a very nice, secure coop and run for your babies. Great job!

Thanks! I forgot to mention, it is surrounded by a electric netting too!

 

[Wezdin]

Thanks! I forgot to mention, it is surrounded by a electric netting too!

So basically a chicken Fort Knox

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good job! Keep us posted so we know all this effort pays off for you!

 

[NewChickenmama06]

So basically a chicken Fort Knox

 

[aart]

6" out and covered it with dirt.

Glad to know your measurements are off, if that's 1/2" HC you've got about 15" of anti-dig coverage....which is much better than 6".
Good job!

You still may need more coop space for 6 birds.

Nice that there some protection overhead for rain....and snow.

since my last post, "I need help",

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/i-need-help.1326476/

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Thanks! I forgot to mention, it is surrounded by a electric netting too!

I just had a new bigger coop built and new run put up (35x20) I'm worried about that much of an open span. I'm considering poultry netting, but that's a huge area to try and cover.

 

[aart]

I just had a new bigger coop built and new run put up (35x20) I'm worried about that much of an open span. I'm considering poultry netting, but that's a huge area to try and cover.

Got a thread about it?
Start one, with pics, for suggestions.
You'll get lots of help!