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Free-Range Grazing Options
1. Mobile (temporary)
Moved daily or weekly
Frequent moves equal a constant resupply of fresh pasture. An added benefit—the fence is moved before the chickens create a patch of bare dirt (not good for the soil).
Fences built for mobility are lighter than those for a longer fixed position. Why? They’re handled often, usually by one person—so fewer and thinner posts are more convenient. Because the net is moved and retensioned frequently, sagging is less likely to occur.
2. Fixed (semi-permanent)
Moved infrequently, such as monthly or once a season
Posts are closer together and thicker to maintain net tension throughout the season. Heavy duty design resists sagging. Spikes are longer for increased stability.
We’ve found PermaNet Plus 12/48/3 best for supplying a large seasonal foraging area around poultry coops. If provided with a large green-plant area, the birds are less likely to turn their runs into bare dirt.
3.Free-Range Allowingpoultryaccesstofreshgrassandair
Illustrated above is a simple pattern for rotational grazing. This two-roll setup creates a rotation of four equally sized paddocks. The key is to install Net B so its ends meet those of Net A at the energizer (center). To move the birds or animals, simply open up both nets. Take down the original paddock and use that net to set up the next (and so on).
This design focuses on moving your netting so the energizer does not have to move, which saves time and effort. You don’t need to install or remove the ground rod with each move. More complex designs are easily done, but they often involve more rolls of net.
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