Re: To enclose Henhouse or not ?


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"keith kent" <keith3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have rehoused my 4 hens into a childrens playhouse, i have raised it off
the ground 1 ft.I let the hens freerange at the bottom of the garden,gated
off from my main garden.I am deciding wether or not to build a enclosure
in front of the hen house.The house they was in before had a small low
enclosure attatched to the front which was handy as i could keep them in
this if i was late getting back to shut them in for the night - which isnt
alot-the last time was at christmas.. As i let them roam everyday
regardless of a enclosure or not was revising -to enclose or not?

Probably better to have it than not, don't you think?
Hi , i think what i am trying to do is talk myself out of the extra work to
make the run when they are hardly in it,and i think they look a bit
unsightly.I suppose if i use it once a year at least i will have peace of
mind that i did my best to keep them safe from predators .I guess if i had
lost chickens to the fox then i wouldnt question this.
As i let them roam are they safe in daylight hours, it is a catch 20
situation if they are roaming they are obviously more at risk.
Thanks Keith


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