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I was sure my coop was secure until a hawk showed me the weak spot
For two years I thought my 1-inch chicken wire was enough to keep predators out, especially from above. Then last Tuesday I saw a red-tailed hawk land right on top of the run and try to reach through with its talons. The wire held, but it bent easily under its weight, and I realized a bigger, determined bird could rip right in. I immediately swapped it out for half-inch hardware cloth over the whole top, which cost about $80 extra. Has anyone else had a close call that made you upgrade your setup in a hurry?
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christopher_craig6mo ago
Did you check for weak spots at ground level too?
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christopherwilson6mo ago
Checked that first thing. Honestly think the real risk is higher up where the wind hits it.
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alice1215mo ago
Oh dear, I totally get what you're saying here. @christopher_craig brings up a good point about ground level weak spots, but I think we all know rot and damage can hide anywhere. I once had a fence where the top boards looked fine but the posts were mush at the base, so I learned the hard way to check both ends. It's frustrating when you think you've got it covered but there's always another spot to worry about. Honestly, I feel for anyone dealing with this, because it's never as simple as it seems.
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