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Chickenfam57
In the Brooder
- May 23, 2022
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Thanks everyone! I think that’s all I really need to know! We’re not going to risk it, we’ll get the strong stuff for the top too
Oh I guess secondary question if anyone sees this part - we were going to get 1/2” x 1/2” welded wire for the bottom half of the sides and into the ground, then 1.5”x1.5” for the top half of the sides figuring it would be larger animals if they’re climbing up higher than 3’ and 1.5” seems pretty tight. (Looks wise, my husband really didn’t want it to look like a big screen if we can help it) Is 1.5” welded wire sufficient for sides and top or should it be smaller than that?
Don’t need shade - it’s the only shady place in our yard during the warm months. My husband is going to build the frame as “twig work” - so it can be built to support as necessary. We may have a couple of heavy snowfalls per year. Eastern Long Island - it’s hit or miss with snow each year but it’s generally not an ongoing thing throughout the winter.Chickens can draw critters into your yard.
At 12x14 you'll have to support anything you use as a roof.
Do you need shade and/or snow protection?
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