I should mention this is what we did with photos i will ask hubby to make instructions later.
Diy chicken coop fence.
To deter climbing predators cover the run with heavy duty c flex 80 round deer fencing and secure with zip ties.
We now our chick farmers.
Chicken fencing chicken wire.
We live in the city.
We have a garden.
Don t panic take a deep breath.
Lisa steele a 5th generation chicken keeper and master gardener and author of the popular books fresh eggs daily.
Our diy chicken coop made out of an old fence.
Alright let s take a look at some of the most commonly used poultry fencing options.
Chicken wire or poultry netting has been around for ages.
Use wire and staples to attach the fence to the coop as in 5.
I cannot read and execute building plans to save my life yet i have built a total of 8 coops so far with more to come.
But the word farmer is far from what we are.
If it ain t broke don t fix it right.
You will still need to purchase chicken wire fence posts and other building supplies to create the rest of the chicken pen but the wood frame provides the support and protection you need.
And that s because it works.
The best way to make your chicken coop a safe place is by constructing a wood frame around the outside perimeter to act as a barrier against predators.
Build or purchase and install a gate.
Raising happy healthy chickens naturally and gardening with chickens lives with her husband on a small hobby farm in maine where she raises a mixed flock of chickens and ducks grows herbs and enjoys cooking using fresh vegetables from her garden and fresh eggs from her coop.