"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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"gillylal" wrote in message
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This is a longish-term project: I'd like to hedge part of a field as a
hen-run, which means the hedge needs to be dense from the ground up and
6 feet tall. I thought of privet, because I believe it's quite
fast-growing, but it would be nice to have a mixture. Suggestions
gratefully received.


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gillylal
I presume the hedge is for cosmetic reasons and you are not seriously
expecting hens to be kept in by one :~)
The denseness of hedges near the ground is largely due to the correct
shape
and cutting rather than actual species. I would avoid Yew and Cherry
laurel
as they are a bit poisonous and hens eat everything.

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Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Further to the reply, do not expect any hedge to keep out predators. Hens
need to be protected by either strong fencing or, better still, electrified
poultry netting.
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