Chicken run with hardware cloth

Should I lay wire all around the coop on the ground to stop animals from digging under the coop ?

A couple of questions for you folks as we finish the new run... What is the standard depth and width to which most people bury their chicken wire apron...

Katie | GregsChicks • Backyard Farm on Instagram: "I’m sure you’ve seen several videos about securing your chicken run. I thought this was a great visual as to the why behind it, if you haven’t actually seen rat tunnels, or predator tunnels, or the evidence of something trying to get in. The other option is to go 3 or 4 feet digging down if you don’t want to do the entire floor. For me, it was easier and made more sense to just do the floor. My entire run is wrapped with hardware cloth…

How and why to remove mill glaze from lumber when building a backyard chicken coop — and choosing the right tools for the job.

These tips for predator proofing your chicken coop and run keep your birds safe while you sleep easily. It’s an investment initially, but in the long run saves you time, chickens, and grief, …

Detailed chicken coop plans for a large, walk-in backyard chicken coop. Easy to build and customize. Ideal for up to 16 hens.

i think your right..i better add some air staples along the edges and not just the corners...maybe every 12 inches? Screwed on trim covering the edges is...

Purely Chickens on Instagram: "Hardware cloth is a must! Tell us your experience. Here’s what to know… 🦊Its pretty safe against most predators. Bears can break through (use electric) 🐔Chicken wire is weak. 🔨When installing it, skirt it out around the edges 2’ so they can’t dig under. 💰It’s pricier to start but worth it in the long run. The kind i use us listed in my chicken keeping favorites! #chickenrun #chickencoop #coops #chickencooptips #chickencooptip #purelychickens #hardwareclot