In my previous post you saw that the storm caused damage to my yard and knocked down the fence that was between my first yard and the second yard where I kept chickens.
I forced the chickens into a pen.
Although that one pen was intended for them, I couldn't keep them in it for long because the heat is returning, and I only have a concrete slab on the pen.
Today is 34 degrees Celsius, but I had a couple of pleasant days after the storm. I just had to do something about it.
The storm broke the wooden posts that held the fence.
And I saw that the crossbar fence was under a direct blow of the wind. So I wouldn't try my luck and put the fence back in the same place with similar material. I decided to move the fence.
I certainly didn't plan on putting a new fence in the old place. Because I need to buy some materials. I plan to work with concrete, reinforcement with metal bars. But then, until then, this solution will do the job.
Since my barns are in the direction of one of the pillars of the garden gate, I decided to fence that part of the yard for chickens.
There is an old chicken coop, and right next to it a large elderberry tree has grown.
An ideal place because the elderberry makes a great shade.
I had to work with what I had in the yard.
I used the wooden posts that survived the storm for a new fence.
I used old metal profiles to connect the posts and the sheet metal. Luckily, I didn't throw them away, but I had the intention of getting rid of them.
I cut the part of the sheet metal that wasn't covered and this time turned it upright .
I attached the sheet metal to the metal profiles with screws used for installing plasterboard.
Small black screws ideal for all purposes.
It took a little strength to dig the posts and a little willpower to connect and secure it all. So that the hens would be happy and not boil in the concrete environment.
I made a hole in the wall of the coop so that the hens could get out without any problems.
For the door to the chicken yard itself, I used an old wooden shutter.
I still have to wash the sheet metal a little, because it has accumulated dirt after the fall.
Thanks for reading
Until next time, stay healthy
