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Something did not appreciate my temporary fencing to allow my chickens to paddock shift and took the express way right through the netting.

I now need to figure out a repair.



What would be your plan of attack on fixing this hole?

I'm figuring I will utilize some kind of paracord and just create a 'web' from the existing broken knot points. Functional over pretty.

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I've never done that myself. But my understanding is that it will be a lot easier if you have a net needle.



And this video shows how to use one:

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Since you are starting with a net, not creating a new one, this video is more apposite. Though it looks like the knots are basically the same whether you are repairing or making a new one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2IRJn5pwm4

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Ohh fascinating!

I'm kind of amazed at the idea of net creation, I haven't appreciated it until this moment. I understand we have machines but this must of been done by hand for hundreds of years.

Thank you for the videos.

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While it might not be pretty though a quick fix would be an old piece of cloth and some tie wraps.

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Is that electric mesh fencing? If so, you need to consider that aspect when doing your repair!

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Jay Angler wrote:Is that electric mesh fencing? If so, you need to consider that aspect when doing your repair!



Good thing to consider, I luck out with the fact that this is just a non-electric netting for when somebody is outside with the flock. It makes the repair hopefully much simpler.

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I found some time and I managed to close up the gaps. I had some paracord available so I cut lengths and interlaced/tied them onto the existing netting. Had to cut out some of the old stuff that was damaged but it worked rather well.

It is not pretty, but it is functional!

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The original netting may have more UV stabilizers in the material than your replacement paracord, so I suggest you make a mental note to check it every three months or so. If the paracord has a "chalky" feel to it, I'd replace it if your goal is to avoid chasing chickens!

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Several weeks ago we were out playing volleyball. The net was broken in several places. I tied it together roughly, and remembered this thread. It's the sort of thing that one can do if one tries.

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Here's another lovely old net mending video. I love the way they give the old names for the knots.

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Inspired to make a start repairing some old netting to protect my blueberries this year. I'm pretty happy with how it is going so far.

mending a hole in bird netting
the first hole underway


There are a lot of holes.... I dug this out of the ground a few years ago, and there were roots growing through it, and I think the spade went through too before I realised what I'd found.

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