We have a garden.
Diy chicken coop fence.
We live in the city.
If you are concerned that you won t be able to read the coop plans that they will be too technical you are not alone.
Alright let s take a look at some of the most commonly used poultry fencing options.
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.
But the word farmer is far from what we are.
I should mention this is what we did with photos i will ask hubby to make instructions later.
Lisa steele a 5th generation chicken keeper and master gardener and author of the popular books fresh eggs daily.
Chicken wire or poultry netting has been around for ages.
Chicken fencing chicken wire.
To deter climbing predators cover the run with heavy duty c flex 80 round deer fencing and secure with zip ties.
Don t panic take a deep breath.
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.
Build or purchase and install a gate.
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.
We now our chick farmers.
Use wire and staples to attach the fence to the coop as in 5.
And that s because it works.
How will the fencing incorporate into my chicken coop build.
So you are planning to build your own chicken coop.