Protect garden from chickens

Your garden plants need protection from digging and hungry chickens! What I really like using now are wooden posts placed intermittently, with protruding screws placed at the top and bottom of the post, to attach rolled plastic fencing (we used 0.5m tall in 5m length). In comparison I think this looks very neat and tidy, is more robust, quick to 'open and close' for access, and easily stored to use again. Read more about this on my blog!

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You’ve spent precious time raising your backyard chickens form day old chicks to young laying hens. Sheer joy describes your feeling as you watch your birds free range on the lawn, or their in their enclosed coop or pen, grazing on clover leaves and feasting on fresh grubs scratched up from the earth. And then one day it happens: You discover the bloody remains of your favorite pullet – feathers scattered all over the place, picked off and slaughtered by a coyote, fox, bobcat, skunk…

Growing your own food is brilliant, and adding chickens to your backyard improves your self sufficiency and resilience. But how do you protect your garden

Lannie Armstrong on Instagram: "I use this DIY hoop cover system as a season extender and barrier to protect the garden from frost and pests. During the fall and spring, I use fine insect netting to prevent the white moth from laying eggs and chewing on my brassicas once the eggs hatch. Depending on what I'm growing, it could be deer netting to simply protect the wildlife from devouring my vegetables. During the freezing winter, the cover is replaced with 6 mil plastic sheeting to protect…

Megan Austin on Instagram: "I filmed these DIY chicken tunnels last spring and wanted to share it again! These are cheap and easy. They protect garden vegetables and flowers from free range chickens, trampling dogs and even some digging pests like rabbits. I do not stake mine down, I like to be able to lift them up for easy weeding. I do recommend blocking off the ends of the tunnel, otherwise you will inevitably have a really smart chicken that figures out how to get in. Don’t underestimate…

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Nothing more frustrating to watch your beloved flowers get all torn up from your hens! Here are 8 proven tips that work to protect flowers from chickens.

Backyard chickens are a joy for any household. Not only do they provide fresh eggs, but they also add a lively, rustic charm to your garden. If you’re looking to keep your feathered friends happy,

Chicken-proofing your garden, how to protect plants, fruit, veg, from chickens. Stop chickens eating, destroying plants in pots, raised beds