NoShock™ Hen Pen
A lightweight, non-electrified net enclosure for chickens and other poultry. Best when used as a monitored day pen for adult birds and chicks. Allows you to move your flock to fresh grass quickly and easily. Features a built-in step-through gate.
Because this fence cannot be electrified, we recommend that you move your birds to a safe, secure location at night. NoShock™ Hen Pen will not stop predators.
For protection from predators, look to Shock-Or-Not™ Poultry Fence which can also be used a day pen for young birds.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Keep supervised free-range flocks out of flower beds, gardens, patios, roadways, etc. Great for folks with backyard chickens.
- Keep in chicks and ducklings when they are too small to be contained by PoultryNet®.
- Install around the garden to put ducks on “slug-patrol”.
Poultry Net Fences Compared
NoShock™ Hen Pen |
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 |
Shock-Or-Not™ Poultry Fence |
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Can be electrified? | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Stops predators? | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Effective for chicks? | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Time to install/remove? | 30 min | 10 min | 10 min |
Specs
- 48" tall installed
- Black nylon mesh
- Lower 16" of netting has small 1.75" spacings to reduce the likelihood of chicks escaping the paddock
- Upper 32" of netting has larger 4" spacings
- Fiberglass posts (1/2" dia.) are exceptionally stiff and feature offset double spikes: 4.5" and 3". Posts are not pre-installed.
- Step-through gate hardware is included
- Available in two lengths:
- 39 ft length—includes 6 double spike support posts, step-through gate, 4 corner tie backs and 16 tie-down stakes (used to anchor net)
- 68 ft length—includes 10 double spike support posts, step-through gate, 4 tie backs, and 24 tie-down stakes
How to Install
Installation Tips
- Before installing line posts, stretch the net out in an open area. For best results, ensure posts are woven through the mesh using the same vertical columns.
- The white post caps come detached to allow you to easily weave the line posts into the net without snagging. If desired, an acrylic adhesive can be used to permanently secure them to the post.
- Many find building a circular pen easier than creating a square or rectangular space. Why? Because measured post spacings are not as critical. To begin, secure the first and last post together. Then create a small circular enclosure with the remaining posts. Progressively expand the circular area outward to add tension. For more support when using a circular enclosure, position the posts so the double-spike faces inward.
- When moving the pen, or for storage, walk along the fence, removing the posts from the soil and holding them in your hand in a tidy bundle. This allows the loose netting to fold together into pleats. After all posts have been collected, lay the netting onto the ground and roll up the folds towards the bundle of posts. (This “fold and then roll” process is very similar to our electrifiable nets.)
Consult the assembly instructions (linked above) for additional information.
Precautions
For flighty birds, clip their flight feathers on one wing to prevent escape.
Rabbits, chipmunks, mice and other small critters may chew through the nonelectrified strings of the HenPen causing damage to the fence.
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Poultry Supplies
Replacement Line Posts for NoShock Hen Pen
Item #209032 -These are replacement parts ONLY for the NoShock Hen Pen.
$2.98 -
Poultry Supplies
Replacement Docking Post for NoShock Hen Pen
Item #209033 -These are replacement parts ONLY for the NoShock Hen Pen.
$4.25 -
Poultry Supplies
Replacement Dock for NoShock Hen Pen
Item #209034 -These are replacement parts ONLY for the NoShock Hen Pen.
$4.50 -
Poultry Supplies
Replacement Package of (4-Tie Backs/16-Tie Downs) for NoShock Hen Pen
Item #209035 -These are replacement parts ONLY for the NoShock Hen Pen.
$2.58 -
Poultry Supplies
Replacement Top Cap for NoShock™ Hen Pen, each
Item #209036 -These are replacement parts ONLY for the NoShock Hen Pen.
$0.50
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Anitra M from New York
We purchased 2 of the 68' hen pens to wrap around our predator proof duck house and pond. It was easy to install, especially after we watched the video. We combined the two kits and only used one gate. The fence is very durable. Since it’s black, it blends in and doesn’t distract from our view of our pond. It allows us to watch the ducks and go into their area easily. The ducks have pecked at it, but they give up because it’s tough cord.
It is NOT predator proof, and we didn’t purchase it to be. We lock our flock in at night and we watch them during the day. It keeps our dogs from eating the duck food and keeps the free range rooster/hens from bothering our 8 wk old ducklings. It gives us peace of mind that they’ll stay around the pond and not wander off. The gate is well designed.
The company is easy to reach and very helpful. Shipping was faster than they estimated. Quality product.
Chris T from Ohio
Works great, wish it was a little longer.
William G from New Hampshire
A bit disappointing. Not easy to setup. I wish I had spend a few extra dollars and got an 82" PoultryNet 12/42/3 which I would have had the option of energizing. Then when the chickens are gone I could re-task it with my alpacas. 39ft of NoShock vs 82ft of PoultryNet difference is $28. The 68ft NoShock actually costs more. Go with PoultryNet double-spike, light weight and lasts for years.
Greg A from California
The video helped me set it up properly, and the fence works perfectly to keep my five chickens on a piece of pasture.
Scott M from Washington
The Hen Pen takes a little bit of time to set up, but once setup its easy to use and nice to have up. I bought this to slowly introduce my chicks to the outside world.