Chicken Coops
Maria asks…
Why do farmers/chicken owners still use flimsy chicken wire for coops?
one of the number 1 reasons for killing Foxes is because owners of chickens complain that the Foxes get through those thing fences and kill the chickens,
So I ask...WHY in the world do they still use that tissue paper wire? why not use something like woods planks or such?
this isn't about the chickens getting out. it's about keeping foxes or raccoons from getting in.
Building Chicken Coops answers:
Cost is a concern, but would it really matter? Predators climb, dig, rip, etc. So sometimes the only solution is to get rid of the Predator. I do not agree with killing use a "have a heart trap" then catch and release far away.
John asks…
chicken coops and eglu?
I am thinking bout getting chickens so my family doesn't have to buy eggs. I was trying to find coops and other things. I found an eglu wht does it do and should i get it? Or should i just get a normal coop?
Building Chicken Coops answers:
What is an eglu? Did you mean igloo? Like the dog house? How much are you looking to spend? I would check out the link below. It has dozens and doezens of plans and pictures of different style coops and housing. It might help you decide what fits your house and life. :
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKPoultrySites.html#coops
Also, make sure you check your local policy before getting any. Alot of places now have restirictions and even bans on "farm animals" and chickens.
EDIT:
Never mind, I looked up the eglu. It is not a good option at all. It is in no way predator proof, there is not enough room for them to sleep in the "house" part, and the roost needs to be high. Think four feet. Plus, that run is in now way big enough. This might be a good idea for one chicken, but if your family eats eggs every day or on a very regular basis, you will need more than that. Think, you get 1 egg from every adult every day. They do not lay during molts and some stop in the winter.
