We have a garden.
Diy chicken coop fence.
We live in the city.
Don t panic take a deep breath.
Chicken wire or poultry netting has been around for ages.
The best way to make your chicken coop a safe place is by constructing a wood frame around the outside perimeter to act as a barrier against predators.
And that s because it works.
You will still need to purchase chicken wire fence posts and other building supplies to create the rest of the chicken pen but the wood frame provides the support and protection you need.
Use wire and staples to attach the fence to the coop as in 5.
But the word farmer is far from what we are.
So you are planning to build your own chicken coop.
We now our chick farmers.
Chicken fencing chicken wire.
If you are concerned that you won t be able to read the coop plans that they will be too technical you are not alone.
Our diy chicken coop made out of an old fence.
Lisa steele a 5th generation chicken keeper and master gardener and author of the popular books fresh eggs daily.
How will the fencing incorporate into my chicken coop build.
If it ain t broke don t fix it right.
Alright let s take a look at some of the most commonly used poultry fencing options.
I cannot read and execute building plans to save my life yet i have built a total of 8 coops so far with more to come.
To deter climbing predators cover the run with heavy duty c flex 80 round deer fencing and secure with zip ties.