dipper Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 dumb q time again ! i realise if yu clip wings shoudl eb ok - but can hens hop over fences ? how high do they need to be ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Depends on the breed. Some breeds (for example Leghorns) are very flighty so can easily fly up in trees etc. I did buy some Hybrids which flew on top of our caravan (even with clipped wings!) The heavier fluffier breeds cannot fly so high (Brahmas, Cochin, Orpington) I would say six foot or so for fence height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracook31 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 When I looked this up before making our run, I was told at least 5 foot, however six if possible. This helps keep any determined predators out aswell as your chooks in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 just to say 6 foot will NOT keep any determined predator out! nor 8 or probably 10, but for going over it also depends if there is a handy launch site. tops of Eglus & cubbes are perfect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracook31 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have also partially covered the top if my run with chicken wire & netting which I thought would stop anything getting in over the top if they made it up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 hi should be at least 5ft they can jump 4.50 ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I posted a similar question when I discovered I had a "flyer" ages ago here is the link to the thread. Hope it helps. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=31058&p=491097&hilit=+how+high#p491097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
