Once all of the parts were laid out and verified, it took about an hour for two of us to assemble the framing. I chose only to use the netting provided for the top because I felt it was not strong enough to provide the security for my ducklings. I purchased a roll of 1" opening 24" wide heavy chicken wire for around the sides at the bottom, to prevent the ducklings from getting out. Then I installed a 2" opening heavy duty netting product called Critterfence, which I installed over the chicken wire and up the sides.
Overall, the product is well worth the cost as provided. I just chose to make the pen more secure to provide the security for my ducklings.