The hens are getting bolder. They are sneaking into the front yard and our neighbors’ property through the driveway. There’s not exactly a ready-made fence to buy at the store, so we made one!
The Hubs had the idea to build a zigzag barrier – basically like a modesty screen. This flexible accordion design can accommodate a variety of spaces from ~3 to ~11 feet wide. The fence is collapsible and stackable, making it easy for storage. To get in and out of the driveway, we only need to swing one panel for passage. The wood we used also made the fence pretty darn heavy; it stood up this winter against the snow and winds with no problem.
Not the most amazing craftsmanship, but I’m very proud of this!
Version 2: Cheaper, Sturdier, and Easier to make
Same concept but this was faster to make. Some old two by fours made for a sturdier frame. Reused the wire mesh we had for other projects.
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