Melissa Thom wrote 04/08/2011 04:07 AM Kennels #326252 - 04/08/2011 04:07 AM
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007 Posts: 2781 Loc: Upper Left hand corner, USA Offline	I find myself in need of a couple new kennel runs soon. I wasn't particularly happy with the cheap kit chainlink box kennel from home depot and was wondering if any of you had a brand, a fencing type, or design you were partial to? I've been eyeballing the two brands costco carries from shelter logic and akc professional kennel series. Whatever I get simply has to have a roof or top panel of some sort. Unfortunately the birds of prey and ravens are starting to target my dogs when they're outside, sometimes even if I'm standing there. Darn buzzards, can't shoot em, can't shoo them, all I can pretty much do is protect the dogs as best I can. If any of you have a way to keep owls and eagles away that doesn't involve a shotgun or harassing them in some way I'm all ears.
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Will Rambeau wrote 04/08/2011 04:12 AM Re: Kennels [Re: Melissa Thom ] #326253 - 04/08/2011 04:12 AM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	I used these for years, Melissa - they're tough enough for zoo animals, and I'm not kidding. You'd have to buy an extra panel to make a roof, but it'd be mega-secure! http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-care/pet-containment/pet-kennels-pens/behlen-country-reg-club-kennel-5-ft-x-10-ft-x-6-ft--3606041 The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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David C.Frost wrote 04/08/2011 06:37 AM Re: Kennels [Re: Will Rambeau ] #326256 - 04/08/2011 06:37 AM
David C.Frost Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2002 Posts: 1204 Loc: Nashville, TN Offline	I buy those "Doc Bob" kennels. I add an extra 5 foot panel to make the kennel 10 x 10. They outlast any other kennel I've used over the past 20+ years. Plus they are about 100 dollars cheaper than the ones I had locally made. I just buy it from the TSC closest to the handler that needs a kennel. Saves me TIME. That welded wire is a lot stronger than chain link. DFrost Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again.
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Betty Landercasp wrote 04/08/2011 07:21 AM Re: Kennels [Re: David C.Frost ] #326261 - 04/08/2011 07:21 AM
Betty Landercasp Webboard User Reg: 11-30-2009 Posts: 3724 Loc: minnesota Offline	We use high "clothesline" type string across the area where chickens/turkeys are hanging out. Actually, I just have some baling twine "tree to tree". It needs to be taught. I learned about this at an organic conference. Apparently it interrupts the raptors "swoop-a-bility". We have had no "hits" since doing this. It looks a bit trashy but it does the job. A line about every 15ft seems to be more that enough. http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/Grasvaly/
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Melissa Thom wrote 04/08/2011 12:33 PM Re: Kennels [Re: Betty Landercasp ] #326297 - 04/08/2011 12:33 PM
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007 Posts: 2781 Loc: Upper Left hand corner, USA Offline	Hmm.. the nearest tractor supply is in Redding California. That's a bit of a drive but maybe my local co-op can get that model in for me. Thanks Gentlemen. I'm amazed with how aggressive these raptors are this year. I had one come in for a low fly by, spotted me standing there next to the dogs and instead of taking off landed in a low tree like he was waiting to see if I was going to leave so he could have his snack.
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Barbara Schuler wrote 04/08/2011 03:23 PM Re: Kennels [Re: Melissa Thom ] #326329 - 04/08/2011 03:23 PM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	Melissa, one other option would be shade cloth. I'm adding some over our chicken yard this season not only for shade but because one of my young gals has decided she is just happier out tearing my garden apart than she is in her huge yard... If you are just putting it over a regular dog run, it might be less expensive than another section of fence. Heck, you could go purchase a mesh tarp! (the kind used to cover/protect plants in a pickup bed.)
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Betty Landercasp wrote 04/08/2011 03:33 PM Re: Kennels [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #326333 - 04/08/2011 03:33 PM
Betty Landercasp Webboard User Reg: 11-30-2009 Posts: 3724 Loc: minnesota Offline	Shade cloth is great. If you tip it a little it will actually track water away (the way water runs down your elbows when you brush your teeth). It also lasts forever. http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/Grasvaly/
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