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pjred



Joined: 15 Jun 2008
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:24 am    Post subject: Run size? Reply with quote
Unfortunately, I cannot allow to let them roam free Sad

But, I will be making an enclosure for the birds, of about 10' x 9' x 6'(High) I have been informed that there will be no need to put a cover on, cos they won't get over that height.

However, to ensure that it was suggested that I string wire across to act as a barrier. Has anyone done this before?

There is/will be a cover on the more secure area.
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minstrelmerrymaker



Joined: 08 Mar 2008
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
not sure about the wire, but i would say 9 ft is fine. make sure the mesh is as small as you can get! and good luck with your build! Very Happy
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pjred



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
minstrelmerrymaker wrote:
not sure about the wire, but i would say 9 ft is fine. make sure the mesh is as small as you can get! and good luck with your build! Very Happy

I am using 1" x 1" weld mesh or smaller.

By wire, it could have been string, rope etc. Just something to stop them flying out.
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silverowl



Joined: 18 May 2008
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Location: Norfolk
PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi if your run is 6ft high a determined hen will get out, also a determined fox could get in. Better to cover run to be safe. Also covering run prevents wild birds getting in and bringing nasty diseases with them. Good luck with your build.
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mojo



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
a fruit cage net spread over your run will keep hens in and wildbirds out
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pjred



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
mojo wrote:
a fruit cage net spread over your run will keep hens in and wildbirds out


Like thaat idea better Very Happy

Well I have finally finished the main run, just put a roof on it. Tomorrow I am going to make a secure enclosure. Need to do it tomorrow as I am collecting the birds on friday
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clarky93



Joined: 06 Jul 2008
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Location: Burton Latimer
PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
So how did the hens like their new house then pjred?
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pjred



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
clarky93 wrote:
So how did the hens like their new house then pjred?


I don't actually get tham till friday. Just making sure that I have everything prepared. Also, found a supplier of poultry food not too far away.
I'll have to see about getting a net one night this week on my way home from work.
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clarky93



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah right sorry just looked at the date you posted this thread, doh! Laughing

Our 2 "girls" have been having a whale of a time today terrorising Jazz our jack russell! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

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