Outdoor pen!

[Zephyr]

I've started the foundation for my summer outdoor garter pen. It is going to measure 6 feet x 44 inches. How many garters will live comfortably in there?

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

lol hmmm idk 10-15 adults? but i couldnt really tell unless im looking at it

I've started the foundation for my summer outdoor garter pen. It is going to measure 6 feet x 44 inches. How many garters will live comfortably in there?

[Zephyr]

As for overall plans, I'm going to dig 6" into the bottom of the pen, put a lining of potato cloth, cover it slightly with potting soil, throw some worms and nightcrawlers in, cover that level with dried oak and other leaves, then build ontop of that hides, a water dish, etc. The whole thing is going to either have 2 ventilated sides, or the whole "perimeter" will be made of screen. I'm going to put a cover of screen over it, just in case. ;D

[Stefan-A]

It's probably a good idea to cover it with some kind of screen. Keeps birds and people away.

[enigma200316]

sounds great, can't wait to see it...............

[Snaky]

It's probably a good idea to cover it with some kind of screen. Keeps birds and people away.

Depending on where you live, it might become to humid if you let it rain in all the time. So this screen might also be needed for that. If you have fe. a clay ground, than the rain might not be able to get away that easy...

[adamanteus]

Very good point, Hans. I think ground preparation and drainage are very important considerations before you start work.

[Serpentine99]

I'm interested as to what the final product may look like, Ive always been intrigued by outdoor enclosures.

[adamanteus]

I was hoping to construct one in my back garden.... but 'She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed' has forbidden it!

[Serpentine99]

ha, i have a feeling that if she wasnt there your house would be a literal zoo.