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CHICKEN & DUCK PENS
Many of the points covered in the Aviaries section of this web site also apply to our Chicken Pens & Duck Runs.
Our enclosures runs are made using aluminium frames which will last well over 20 years.
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We recognise that aluminium is “in your face” and shiny, but it will outlive a wood version many times over and if you feel inclined you can always paint it with Hammerite if that suits you. Over the years I have learnt to use aluminum frames for two simple reasons – they are almost zero maintenance and they are rodent proof.
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You need to give some thought to the type of wire you want to use – 19 gauge ½” x ½” galvanized wire will be your preferred choice if you want to deter mice, rats and weasels or you could use
1” x ½” galvanized mesh again 19 gauge but this will only keep out rats, and finally you may prefer 1” x 1” mesh but this does not give any protection from rodents. However if your floor is not wired and your pen does not have a roof then rodents will get in anyway so 1” wire might be the way to go.
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Also the chicken run door needs some thought as it is the “weak link in the chain” if rodents are going to get in anywhere it is here! They can often squeeze through the gaps in door frames so I always build a “rat run panel” into the bottom of my door frames to make it harder for them.
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I always try to fit a 1 metre x 600mm door in my aviaries and pens irrespective of the enclosure height in order to alleviate these issues, but that is only my personal choice and you may feel you want something different and it is your design and you are the customer!
Don’t forget that our pens also work well for keeping ducks and aviaries even work well for keeping the small teal species safe.
We offer a series of standard size panels and doors made from aluminium and these can be seen on our “Standard panels” page but bear in mind every aviary is hand made so if you want special sizes feel free to discuss this with us.
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
When we open our minds to what is possible we can often get ideas from the aviaries of other fanciers and here we can see where an aviary is being used to house waterfowl and ducks in an environment as close to nature as the designers could produce.
We are only limited by our imagination.
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OPENÂ ORÂ ENCLOSED THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR
Our pens can easily be painted to enhance your environment.
USING OUR STANDARD FRAMES AND DOORS YOU CAN DESIGN YOUR OWN ENCLOSURES
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