wire/fencing question for the run...

[sheeshshe]

oh yes, also... I do know we have racoons... Im not sure what else though... skunks, but those don't bother chickens right?

 

[annek]

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On the bottom I really wouldn't have only chicken wire. How about using the Redline fencing. I just bought I think 50' of 5' tall for I think 40 something. Use that and you won't have to replace in a year or two. Put up the redline fencing and then put up the chicken wire just around the base to prevent reach in's and you will be set for a while. Plus if a dog gets in you won't have to worry about their breaking in the pen. Chicken wire really is garbage.

 

[Mahlzeit]

I use the green garden fencing myself and it works great. I like my birds up at night so its just to keep them safe during the day. It's I believe 2"x4" I think it is safer and looks nicer than chicken wire and it doesn't rust.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I use chicken wire. never had any problems with animals busting through the wire, etc.