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telster



Joined: 22 Jun 2006
Posts: 236
Location: merseyside

PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

harriss fencing about £10 a panel but should last a while . or if you know someone who knows someone etc it could be cheaper . like a pint or two.
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nell



Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 14
Location: Dover, Kent

PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for the info.
I have just been pricing up the Heras fencing and this is definitely the most economical and, dare I say it, easy solution. I like the idea that it is portable and extendable. My son is concerned that it does not look rustic enough but I have said he can paint it green if he is that concerned!

I work in a school and the caretaker is always using this type of fencing to keep out wandering pupils (why didn't I think of it before!), so I will check with him where to get a few panels. You never know, he might have a few spares...

Many thanks.
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EGirl



Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 820
Location: Dublin, Ireland

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go for it! You'll love seeing them explore their new territory. It sounds like you've well & truly got the bug, so those brahmas are likely to need that extra space! Good luck & keep us posted. Very Happy
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loubielou



Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Posts: 25
Location: North Devon

PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been reading your thread with interest as you have the set up I am thinking of getting: 3 hens in a boughton 902a ark and not being able to free range them apart from a couple of hours a day. I was hoping the ark run was going to be big enough, but you reckon its not? Would be interested to hear your thoughts, on 3 chicks in the ark, the ark itself and the run size! Thanks! Lou Very Happy
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