aliski Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I allow my chickens to totally free range but they eat anything new planted. I don't want to restrict them as 2 are exbats and they pace like demented polar bears when put in their run. Any ideas not just for veggies but also my flower beds. They had a great time de-heading all my dafs. whilst I was at work one day!!! Aliski 2 ex bats 1 1/2 banty 1 cat 1 rabbit 2 g pigs 8 weeks old 1 untamed 13yr old daughter 1 very slightly tamed OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have got a few things protected with upturned wire hanging baskets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Wow, that sounds like a good idea. You can get really cheap hanging baskets from Pounland, as I bought a couple for my tomatoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Saw somewhere hanging baskets wrap around with cling film. Maybe would a good mini clouch.OverviewMake your own cloches to use as handy home-made devices to keep your seeds. Made using hanging baskets and secondary glazing film, they resemble traditional Victorian bell cloches but cost a fraction of the price. The film will be strong enough to last a few months and is easily replaced if it does break. Do it:autumn - spring Takes just:10 minutes How to do itCover the hanging basket with a piece of the glazing film, attaching it to the rim with double-sided tape. Leave about 5cm excess at the edges. Use a hairdryer to blow the film until all the wrinkles disappear and it goes tight. Snip off the surplus film with a pair of scissors. "Use garden wire and pegs to anchor your cloche to the soil." More projects for protecting seedlingsInsulate your greenhouse. Sow seeds indoors Edited April 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Mine don't free range,but I bought some great stuff called Enviromesh to keep Butterflies off my cabbages, which would work for Chickens too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I also use upturned wire hanging baskets on my peonies - more for support than protection. However, they could still get to new growing shoots and flowers, but won't be able to dig them up. Fortunately I haven't had any problem with the chickens - it's my rabbits that are nibbling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...