CluckyBucks Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Right, as many of you probably know, im very protective over my girls and i am always looking for ways to top my garden security. What i have/do currently: Padlock the run everyday 6ft fences Padlock the back gate Check on my girls regularly when im at home Fake security camera Is there anything else i can do to make my garden more secure for my girls? Any suggestions welcome. Thankyou, CluckyBucks xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 You could plant some thorny bushes such as blackberry or hawthorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Do you have a dog? Mine is very protective about the hens and barks at the slightest noise- too much sometimes! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Well trellis on the top of fences makes them very wobbly to climb Those prickly strips made for the top of fences are a good idea Setting the coop and run out of sight would help, its dodgy neighbours right? if you put the coop and run against the fence nearest to them the coop would be less visible Personally I would always encourage security measures but if you go for the Fort Knox approach people will start thinking you have something valuable to take so you could do yourself a dis-service I think its worth staying alert but cut them some slack for now as it would appear that apart from being a bit dodgy they havent proved themselves to be theives Yes some pet hens have been stolen in the past but its the breeders that need to take full on security measures, pet thefts are much less common if you think about the number of people that keep pet chickens out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I agree with redwing. Those prikka strips are very good, and not only deter humans but also foxes/cats. You do have to display a warning, though. I use them on my gate, as it's the only way in to my garden that isn't protected in other ways. It makes me feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 you haven't mentioned lighting, get a couple of motion sensitive spot lights/security lights. You can also get shed alarms that emit a high pitched noise if the circuit is broken. You could use them on your run door. I'd get an exterior waterproof one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thankyou everybody. It isnt just because of my neighbors, ive always been quite worried and i will take into consideration what everybody has suggested xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Encourage stinging nettles. They are good for wildlife too. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Some geese would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Guinea fowl are supposed to be the best deterrent for everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 burberis (?spelling) shrubs are vicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Cluckybucks, where on earth do you live? the Bronx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Electric fencing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Cluckybucks, where on earth do you live? the Bronx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, think ill go to the garden centre a little later. And no, i dont live in the Bronx xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I agree about the electric fencing. If I was concerned about human interference, I would definitely use this. However, remember that you must display adequate warnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
