What Kind of Fencing Net Is Best for Raising Chickens Under Trees? Key Points for Choosing Netting

SummaryFor raising chickens under trees, wire mesh, welded wire mesh, line netting, fishing nets and plastic-coated wire mesh are generally used to enclose the rearing area. These fencing nets differ in price and material, so chicken farms can choose a specific fencing net according to their own circumstances, or combine several types together. The more recommended option is plastic-coated wire mesh; this kind of net does not rust and is not easy to break. Although it is a little more expensive than wire mesh, its cost performance is relatively high.

Raising chickens under trees is relatively better than confined raising, but it is not mobile free-range raising like grazing on grasslands. Instead, a piece of woodland is fixed, and a relatively large activity range is set for the chickens. Otherwise, the eggs cannot be collected, and when vaccinating the chickens, it may not be possible to find all of them; some chickens may even wander too far and not come back on their own. Therefore, fencing nets are still needed to fix the site.

1. Wire mesh: the cost is not high, but it rusts easily, and it is not very convenient to install. It is not highly recommended for long-term use.

2. Welded wire mesh: welded wire mesh is relatively strong, but it also rusts easily, especially in places with a lot of rain. Welded wire mesh is not recommended for use.

3. Line netting: the cost is very low, but it is easily pecked and damaged by chickens and needs to be replaced often, so it is suitable for chicken farms with a relatively small investment scale.

4. Fishing nets: the netting line of fishing nets is very strong, so the price is relatively expensive, and overall it is not very economical.

5. Plastic-coated wire mesh: the price is only a little more expensive than wire mesh, but it does not rust and is not easy to break, making it the most economical and practical kind of fencing net.