Kennel questions

coolbrze · Post by **coolbrze** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:08 am

I'm building 3 chain link kennels. I figure approx. 8'x10' each. Is 6' the recommended height? Finally, what gauge chain link should I use. Any other pointers are greatly appreciated!

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:27 pm

What I'm gona do is lay up a two block high form, paint a sealer on it, and then put 4' chainlink or hog pannels on top of it. These males pee'n and rust'in these pipes out, is gona come to an end.
Over in England, you never see a kennel without 2' high stone or brick around the bottom, and then, the wrought-iron work around the top.
I got a picture of one with brick, if you'd like to see it...Patch

ps. as far as the guage, get as heavy as you can get, will last longer and you can paint it with aluminum roof coat and a roller...

coolbrze · Post by **coolbrze** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:19 pm

I'd def. like to see the pic w/ the block on the bottom. Any ideas are welcome!

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:34 pm

Here is Kennel Lodge in brick, dog hounds to the left, bitches to the right...

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Lodge hallway, hounds waiting to be let out onto yard...

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Kennel yard w/ brick and wrought-iron topping...

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Northwind Kennel · Post by **Northwind Kennel** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:07 pm

I would definitely recommend 9 gauge for the fence. If it’s covered 4' or 6' shouldn't matter. I would recommend 6' though. How many dogs per run do you plan on? Do you plan on putting the runs on concrete?

Chris

coolbrze · Post by **coolbrze** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:41 am

Northwind Kennel wrote:I would definitely recommend 9 gauge for the fence. If it’s covered 4' or 6' shouldn't matter. I would recommend 6' though. How many dogs per run do you plan on? Do you plan on putting the runs on concrete?

Chris

Not sure if I'm going to cover it. I think I will, but haven't totally decided. This will be for no more than 2 dogs/kennel so there shouldn't be a prob. w/ space. I don't think I'm going to put them on concrete though.

dad · Post by **dad** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:57 pm

I have a roof on mine.love it I know the dos do to. Im also on concrete with a drain that runs into the woods about 40 ft. and down the holler. just take a hose 1 or 2 times a day..

dad · Post by **dad** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:00 pm

I used plastic coated chicken wire will last 30 plus years and no rust.

Larry G · Post by **Larry G** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:41 am

Patch what floor surface do they use in those English kennels? Cleanup? Odor control? Do they feed them all together?

Chain Gang · Post by **Chain Gang** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:57 am

Patch, I installed a post in the center of my males pen and peeing on the fence stopped.