Will it keep chicken in a run?
608180
One of my chickens managed to force her way under it and then couldn't find her way out - it's quite stretchy and would require a lot of stakes to really be secure at the ground. Smaller birds do get tangled pretty easily. I'm going to switch to a heavier netting.
608181
No. It's not that strong. We use it over the top of fruit trees to keep the birds away! But, a determined chicken? Never!
264092
You would need to make a very long bag and put the chicken about two pieces deep but I would think it would vacuum out the air. I usually buy chicken in bulk but do not make it all at one time.
1088110
Yes but maybe only 1. Chickens need room to move and this doesnt have that much room for that. I have chickens and it is too small for my pets. We have the rabbit in the cage.
358197
I didn't have any problems with raccoons so far; I think the coop is very secure. I lock my chicken in at night and close the attached run in addition. I do remove left over food from the run and also the water bowl. I do not want to attract mice or rats and this seems to do the trick. In addition I clean the roost and coop every 3-4 days so no parasites can dwell there; the chickens are checked regularly for mites, so far I have no investation. Good luck with the coop and the hilarious chicken.
867488
This would be too small for a large chicken for very long. I use it for silkies with chicks, or chicks that dont need a hen anymore.
1779161
Absolutely! I put just about a half of a cup of water in the base so any drips don't burn. The water also steams the chicken, keeping it moist.
523060
I have it covering mu chicken run and it has worked great! They do not try to get through it.
395133
I don't think so. It would be too small. This is made for more of a regular chicken or Cornish game hen.
376917
Yes it can. It took m}e hours to train my chickens how to work the lock. :)
817475
I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or straw. I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or... » Read More I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or straw. « Show Less
2219007
I have been able to put 10-13 pounds of food (depending on water added to food) in this device. I have 2 of these and work great. It keeps the feet of the chickens from dumping the food. If you bungie cord it to a small base off the floor it is excellent.
575922
I like the hinge, it gives you options for entering the run. The side closest to the hen house screws down, then there are latches that hold down the other side. Sometimes it is easier to just unlatch the roof of the run and reach in to grab the feeder; rather than to go through the little door on the side. Plus chickens aren't scurrying out. :)
523063
I covered my chicken run with this netting. I have owls, hawks, fox, raccoons and neighborhood dogs nearby and so far nothing can get to them. The net covers a 15'x15' run and hangs down to the ground on a 5 ft fence. I am completely satisfied with this netting.
2155708
Don't think so. It's for more light weight stuff like; a couple of whole chickens...that's about it
1088109
Yes, I believe it would work for chickens. A few weeks back, I saw a cage at Costco that looked a lot like this one, but was designed for chickens.
58744
We used ours with full grown chickens and really did not notice any large amount of water left on the ground. We haven't tried it on any chicks yet.
230594
It does a great job keeping my chickens inside. I have a post every ten or twelve feet for support. I'm pleased.