puddleduck Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi, I need some netting so I can give my chickens some extra room but really can't afford the omlet netting at £61.22!!! Are there any alternatives and where could I get it from? (also how much?) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 You could always use standard chicken mesh and poles stuck in the ground to make an enclosure. It might not look as good, but as long as you can see they're safe from foxes it could be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 good point, would rather something green and pretty though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 We went for the cheaper alternative, found some good green wire mesh £20 from wilkinsons for 10mtrs. After wanting more and more it ended up costing us more than if we had gone for omlets netting! So shop carefully and dont make the same mistake we did trying to save a bit of money. Also I think the omlet netting looks more moveable if thats an important point for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 that sounds good, its going to be semi permanent (until I can build a WIR) I don't need much but am not sure how easy its going to be as the ground is very uneven! (ie steps, walls etc!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I bought some green canes from B&Q recently which blend into the garden well . You'll need something to peg the netting down with to stop the chickens digging underneath (tent pegs work well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alma Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi, The Omlet netting may seem expensive but remember, if you only need a small amount, you could sell the remainder. Lots of people may need a shorter length of Omlet netting. Alma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tania Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We got some fantastic green netting and an electrifying kit from an internet company. It was about £166 inc next day delivery, so cheaper than the Omlet by a small amount. I will find the company name when I get home and post it on here later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tania Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Found it! www.ukcountrystore.co.uk. Great chap who's very friendly and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We got some orange netting, like the sort put round roadworks, from Wickes which was only around £10 for 10 metres. We also bought around half a dozen of the black stakes to thread through the netting and poke in the ground @£2 per stake. It is very easily reconfigured and although a bit bright was a cheap way to create a playpen for the 2 girls we got 4 weeks ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
