Welded Wire Tightening

[XanderWiFi]

I intend to use a combination of zip ties and clips to anchor the fencing to the t posts. In the middle I intend to sink a pole and drape aviary lining over the top for air protection. Lots of zip ties for that as well as I have a coworker who is a falconer and was explaining the maneuverability of coopers hawks to me.

Inside I want to section off a piece of the grassy part and cover it with mesh so it continues to grow for their "salad bar" after all else has been killed within.

Thank you for all the great ideas!

 

[aart]

I intend to use a combination of zip ties and clips to anchor the fencing to the t posts. In the middle I intend to sink a pole and drape aviary lining over the top for air protection. Lots of zip ties for that as well as I have a coworker who is a falconer and was explaining the maneuverability of coopers hawks to me.

Inside I want to section off a piece of the grassy part and cover it with mesh so it continues to grow for their "salad bar" after all else has been killed within.

Thank you for all the great ideas!

Do you have snow where you live?

Check out grazing frames:
http://www.thegardencoop.com/blog/2012/02/07/grazing-frames-backyard-chickens/

1/2" hardware cloth for grass-like leaved plants(sod and grains)
1 x 2" fencing for larger leaved plants.
When fresh planting seed I stack a second frame on top until roots are established or they pull the whole plant out.

I like the one at the top best and am converting the others over.
Ripped a half inch off the 2x4's and used it to cover mesh edges to avoid cut feet and subsequent infection (bumblefoot).

 

[XanderWiFi]

We are outside Fredericksburg, VA so a little snow is plausible but irregular.

Love the grazing frames.

I was concerned about the edges cutting them. I was intending to "balloon" the hardware cloth from the inside and staple them low. Or if stapled on top, a spread of silicone to "glue" down and cover the eges.

 

[scottcaddy]

We are outside Fredericksburg, VA so a little snow is plausible but irregular.

Love the grazing frames.

I was concerned about the edges cutting them. I was intending to "balloon" the hardware cloth from the inside and staple them low. Or if stapled on top, a spread of silicone to "glue" down and cover the eges.

It's best to use a 'furring strip' to cover the cut edges, or roll the cut edge around the underside of whatever you are attaching it to.
I hope that you have a good week-end!
Scott

 

[aart]

I was concerned about the edges cutting them. I was intending to "balloon" the hardware cloth from the inside and staple them low. Or if stapled on top, a spread of silicone to "glue" down and cover the eges.

A valid concern.
I wouldn't use silicone, it always at least partially peels off and the chooks will peck at it and probably eat it.
That's why I did this:

Ripped a half inch off the 2x4's and used it to cover mesh edges

Easy to do if you have a table saw, harder but possible with a circular saw.

 

[abraga]

I have found that putting crimps in the fence makes it very susceptible to breaking.

I think it depends on the wire. Hardware fabric wire is a smaller gauge/thickness for example compared to livestock type wire. Hardware fabric is more brittle than the larger gauge fence wire. The more wire is " worked" the more brittle the metal gets.

 

[aart]

I think it depends on the wire. Hardware fabric wire is a smaller gauge/thickness for example compared to livestock type wire. Hardware fabric is more brittle than the larger gauge fence wire. The more wire is " worked" the more brittle the metal gets.

I believe that R2elk was talking about livestock fencing, and also noted that fence is in a high wind area, so crimps did get 'worked'.

 

[yogifink]

I wouldn't use silicone anywhere they can peck at. They will probably eat it, and then it will be in your eggs. I've seen mine eat paint off an old door...

I have used feeding frames but never had much success with them. Probably an environment thing. Thats why we compost in our runs and plan to do rotational grazing in the near future.

 

[R2elk]

That's why I did this: Ripped a half inch off the 2x4's and used it to cover mesh edges
Easy to do if you have a table saw, harder but possible with a circular saw.

If not an option, buy some lath.