1/2" x 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth - gauge?

[irischick]

I found some great prices from Wayfair, Amazon and Wireclothman.com. My question - the 16 guage seems almost twice as heavy as the 19 guage.What is the standard guage used for coops? Thanks.

 

[4 the Birds]

I found some great prices from Wayfair, Amazon and Wireclothman.com. My question - the 16 guage seems almost twice as heavy as the 19 guage.What is the standard guage used for coops? Thanks.

I believe that 19 gauge for 1/2" x 1/2" wire mesh is the standard that is available and used for coops. 23 gauge (thinner wire) for 1/4" x 1/4" mesh. This is all welded wire. It is possible to find heavier gauge and even the industrial woven mesh but the price goes up and up.

 

[lotzahenz]

What do you think is the best to put on the bottom of a new chick brooder for day olds up to 2 weeks old? It would need to be lifted out, by brooder is 24 in x 48 in. heavy wood box. It would need to be tiny, right?

 

[cosbackyard]

19 gauge is standard.

 

[irischick]

Thanks everyone!!! 19-Guage it is.