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quick question about fox proofing
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Author:  MrsM [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:58 pm ]
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I havent looked closely at what kind of wire is on the coop itself (probably wont know until we go there to buy it). I bought some huge rolls of bird netting to make the fence for the veggie garden (which is now complete!) and I doubt full grown rats or mice could get through the gaps. We'll probably add a second layer of wire to the outside of the coop but we'll have to wait and see what kind of wire they used.
Author:  Petite Poulet [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: quick question about fox proofing
Mice and even rats get in the tiniest of holes and even build elaborate burrows and nests near and under the coop. Wire on the ground with the run on top is a good way to deter them, but if they want to get in they will find a way.

Our neighbour's chookies were taken by a fox recently :( , and they were housed in a fox proof coop and pen, here is the thread I posted on the topic.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14041
Author:  MrsM [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:32 pm ]
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Yeah I read that thread, PP, very sad :( Did she ever find evidence of what happened? I think there are two people on my street that keep chooks so I might find out exactly who they are and ask them what they do to keep foxes out.
Author:  Petite Poulet [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:47 am ]
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No, she just found a pile of the girl's feathers in the pen.

gluck.gif with your chookies.
Author:  topchooks [ Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:48 pm ]
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To stop foxes you need to use 9 gauge or more wire and also wire the ground inside if you do that foxes will not get in
Author:  Birdie [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:53 am ]
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Is that the cyclone link wire topchooks?
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