Need advice.. is this fox proof wire?

[Ashlee peta]

Hi guys,
I’m currently looking at a few different options for a duck pen/chicken coop, and have been looking at some enclosures online (photo attached) however after reading a few blogs/websites about what wire is best to use for predator protection, I’m not feeling confident that this will hold up?
Any advice would be appreciated. Is there a general rule for what I need to be looking at as a minimum strength/size with the wire.
foxes and feral cats would be the main predators we would be needing protection against.
thanking you in advance!

the sales listing description of materials;

• Heavy Duty 1mm Thick Steel Tube
• 210D Waterproof UV Treated Roof
• 32mm Diameter Galvanized Steel Tube
• Gridded Powder Coated 1mm Wire Mesh
• Suitable For General Pets Such As Cats Rabbits Dogs Ducks Etc

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

That looks similar to normal chicken wire, just a different color. Chicken wire has a lot of stretch to it and can easily be torn/manipulated by predators. Hardware cloth is the only way to go if you are looking for something that's going to keep predators out.

 

[Ashlee peta]

That looks similar to normal chicken wire, just a different color. Chicken wire has a lot of stretch to it and can easily be torn/manipulated by predators. Hardware cloth is the only way to go if you are looking for something that's going to keep predators out.

That’s what I was worried about, I just included the materials description in my original post for the type of wire they stipulate, but it does look flimsy and I know I’ve been surprised by what friends have said foxes are capable of...

Thank you for that. I’ll have to look at hardware cloth as I haven’t really heard of it. Thanks again!

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

That’s what I was worried about, I just included the materials description in my original post for the type of wire they stipulate, but it does look flimsy and I know I’ve been surprised by what friends have said foxes are capable of...

Thank you for that. I’ll have to look at hardware cloth as I haven’t really heard of it. Thanks again!

Just warning you, it is expensive but totally worth it!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would only trust that wire to keep chicken IN not to keep anything out.

Suitable for dogs?!? Well MAYBE a toothless elderly tiny dog.....certainly not my dogs.

 

[Ashlee peta]

I would only trust that wire to keep chicken IN not to keep anything out.

Suitable for dogs?!? Well MAYBE a toothless elderly tiny dog.....certainly not my dogs.

Hahaha that was my thoughts also.. like the actual frame is good but looking at the photos of the mesh I did hesitate.. we also have a German shepherd who I think is itching to get a taste of duck so we definitely need something to hold up!

 

[Kakaruk]

Can foxes chew through chicken wire? In my experience they haven't but I guess it's possible if they are hungry enough.

Hardware cloth is certainly good stuff.

From my perspective, if they can't chew through chicken wire, I think it would work fine. The main problem I've had is not securing the edges/corners well. I suggest getting some wire roll and some wire cutters..... go around all edges and corners and literally sewing in pretty much every section and/or securing with staples and a good staple gun.

I had a fox get through about a six inch space, which it appeared to have pulled back enough, then slid under...... It got one of my best laying hens.

I put a trail cam out the next night, and fixed the corner, and lo and behold the pictures the next morning were that of a Texas grey fox, which I knew we had back by the creek.

 

[Kakaruk]

He couldn't get in the next night...

 

[Ashlee peta]

Just warning you, it is expensive but totally worth it!

Yesssss that’s been the one thing that’s been holding me back on committing to anything as I have been trying to get out of it fairly cheap but it definitely looks like I am going to have to invest in it so it lasts!
need to keep the babies safe haha

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Yesssss that’s been the one thing that’s been holding me back on committing to anything as I have been trying to get out of it fairly cheap but it definitely looks like I am going to have to invest in it so it lasts!
need to keep the babies safe haha

Absolutely! It's a great investment, and if it'll keep the girls safe, then doubly so!