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Roli
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13 Oct ’14 - 10:41 am
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I'm thinking of just having several pens built out of chain link to house different birds.  Any upsides or downsides to this?  I don't have the time to really build the pens and I think chain link is very strong and cost effective.  I will wrap it in chicken wire at the bottom.  Just looking for some feedback on the option.  

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13 Oct ’14 - 10:57 am
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chainlink would be fine, only downside I can see is the cost, how big are you thinking?

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I was gonna recommend fine tip on account of their small claws and talons, but then I realized you meant a different kind of pen.Laugh

 

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Not sure yet on size, I just don't have a lot of time, I am finding that I have built my dream but still don't' get to enjoy it like I want to.  I'm getting closer though.  I figure I could do 4-5 connected 10x30 coops kind of like dog kennels so I can keep some turkeys and other birds.  I could have it all done in a day or two and be done with it apposed to having to buy all the supplies and it take forever for me to get around to it.

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I under stand what you mean, I say go for it, what are you going to use on the top to keep predators out?

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Not sure, I have the cheap bird netting over the top of my coop now and it's so flimsy it's a hassle 

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probably the heavier 2x3 welded wire should hold up pretty good, it's pretty cheap as well

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