How to Build Pens for Ducks

Building Materials:

* 16 2x4s

* 2 sheets plywood

* ½” self-tapping screws

* 2” nails

* 16 D-rings

* 16 carabiner clips

* Chicken or hardware wire

Tools:

* Saw

* Drill

* Sander

* Tape measure

* Level

Optional Materials:

* Roofing material

* Paint

* Stain

2. Cut the lumber.

* Cut 16 2x4s to 8 feet long.

* Cut 2 sheets of plywood into 4 equal sections, each measuring 2 feet by 4 feet.

3. Build the frame.

* Lay out the 2x4s on a flat surface in the shape of a square, with the 8-foot sides facing up.

* Attach the 2x4s together using 2” nails, making sure that the corners are square.

* Reinforce the corners of the frame by adding additional 2x4s diagonally across each corner.

4. Attach the plywood panels.

* Position the plywood panels on the inside of the frame, making sure that the edges of the panels are flush with the edges of the 2x4s.

* Attach the plywood panels to the frame using ½” self-tapping screws, driven through the plywood and into the 2x4s.

5. Add the chicken or hardware wire.

* Cut a piece of chicken or hardware wire that is large enough to cover the entire front and back of the pen, plus an additional 12 inches on each side.

* Attach the chicken or hardware wire to the frame using 2” nails, making sure that the wire is pulled tight.

6. Add the D-rings and carabiner clips.

* Attach 8 D-rings to the top of the frame, evenly spaced along the length of the pen.

* Attach 8 carabiner clips to the bottom of the frame, evenly spaced along the length of the pen.

7. Add roofing material (optional).

* If you live in an area with heavy rain or snow, you may want to add roofing material to the top of the pen to keep the ducks dry.

* You can use any type of roofing material you like, such as shingles, tar paper, or metal roofing.

8. Paint or stain the pen (optional).

* You can paint or stain the pen to protect it from the weather and to make it look more attractive.