Windbocking my Runs?

[wsmith]

We have found that 6 inch wood slats with at least 1/2-1 inch spacing between the boards does well. This allows some space for the wind to get through. Wood fences with out spacing go away fast.

We are also bracing our posts every third one (not on a corner) for strength and anti-vibration. This has worked well in our area.

 

[baldessariclan]

I've heard of people temporarily covering sides of runs with burlap or other rough cloth.

 

[patandchickens]

Is it me, or is the title of this thread a very amusing "freudian slip" kind of typo? (Bock bock bock say the chickens... )

Ok maybe it's just me

Pat

 

[teach1rusl]

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I went back and read the title and thought "What in the world is she talking about???" Evidently I wouldn't make a good editor, because it took me three readthroughs to see it...

 

[ralleia]

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Pat's dead-on about not wanting a solid barrier. You want a permeable barrier over as long a length and width as possible to slow and *lift* the wind above your chickens.

I live at the top of a hill in Nebraska and we get buffeted by winds from every direction. I've done extensive research into windbreaks.

How much planting space do you have to work with? Generally you'll want two staggered rows of evergreens spaced at about the mature size of the trees, though it will take time for them to become effective. The protected downwind area will be most effective within 8x the height of the windbreak.

I'm going windbreak-crazy this spring--so tired of everything (including me) getting blown about and knocked over. It's HORRIBLE.

You can look up windroses for your area to determine where your predominant seasonal winds come from, but invariably during a stormy season you'll also get a wind out of a completely unexpected direction!!!

 

[jsimon]

Cover ther run with shade cloth. Its good for your birds color too.

 

[bantiebabe1200]

Wow, nearly ten pages in!

I completey forgot I put this thread up until now. Thanks so much everyone for the great info!

I really love all the ideas, and this will give my husband and I, a great amount of possabilities to talk over.

Oooops! Sorry about the mispelling in the title, I guess I was in a hurry and forgot to spell check it.