Alex_LJZ Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi, I have a reasonable WIR but I like to get the hens out, especially when I am gardening or when there are piles of leaves around to scratch through. at the weekend a dog came into the garden and killed a hen before I could do anything. I think it jumped over the 3ft boundary wall, but the kids may have left the gate open. I had been thinking about getting some omlet fencing (or similar, maybe some anti pigeon netting or an old trampoline net) so I can fence of areas of the garden to keep the hens away from precious plants. Now I am also thinking that if i'm going to let them out again I would like to have a temporary fence that will discourage a dog. I don't think I need to stop it digging underneath, or tearing its way through as I would normally be around and could stop it given a bit of time. Any ideas on how high the fence needs to be or other ideas on materials? I have considered a covered run but some of the best areas are around trees and bushes where there is lots of soil to scratch through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Not sure the Omlet net would be high enough Alex, if it jumped a 3 foot wall. We have one here and although they state 1.25 metres I think, the net sags between posts so it's not that much over 3 feet. They are very good for keeping heavy chickens in though. We'd be lost without ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I have a Roll of plastic netlon fencing, its as cheap as chips from a builders merchant and comes in different heights. I roll it out when the girls free range and roll it back when not needed, also came in handy when I needed to divide the enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I know I have said this time and time again, but it never hurts to repeat it Please be careful with netting. My neighbour used netting, albeit cheap nasty netting, to separate his newbies. One of them got her foot tangled and as chickens do panicked, twisted herself more and more into the netting, broke her hip and as she lay dying the others ate her. I happened to look over the fence to see what the commotion was and saw her struggling with the others pecking huge chunks out of her vent. Luckily we had a key and I went round and sorted her out, but as I lifted her they were still trying to eat her. She died in my arms. It was horrific and I vowed I would never have chickens. Obviously I do now, but I never ever have netting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
