Guide Published for Building Secure Chicken Houses to Protect Against Predators

community · Denman Island

A local resident shares detailed plans and advice for building a secure chicken house and run to protect chickens from predators such as mink and raccoons. Recommendations include dimensions, materials, insulation, wire mesh fencing, and features like nest boxes and perches.

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  • “Here is a plan of what you might want to build for your chickens or ducks... Outside Run: install ½ x ½ inch galvanized wire mesh all around and on top... The fence wire is buried by a 12 inch dig-out curtain around entire perimeter.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 2nd, 2020 (April 2nd, 2020)

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