dave said: We've been keeping about 20 hens for some time and honestly, they aren't providing enough eggs for our family of 8. So we're leveling up.
For fencing we will not be using the hot net. I've seen it and I'm just not a fan. What I am a fan of, however, is the welded wire fencing that you can buy at the farm supply stores. It's the stuff that has thin wire welded together in 2" tall x 1" wide rectangles. I like the 6 foot high version. It's as expensive as all get out but it lasts forever and doesn't need a charger.
Trish said:In Kerrville, a 4 foot fence wasn't tall enough to keep out the foxes (or the dogs, for that matter on one very sad day).
Hawks, on the other hand....that's been a problem. I think we should consider a topper this time.
dave said:We have raised meat birds several times. Feathers everywhere!