Attaching hardware cloth for the run.

[21hens-incharge]

I saved the wire that is wrapped around the rolls of hardware cloth to weave/sew two pieces together.

Another option would be "J" clips or cage clips if using 1/2" hardware cloth. They are a bit fiddly to get the hang of but work well.

This is what mine looked like. I see there are several more options these days.

https://www.amazon.com/LITTLE-GIANT...wicXNhIjoiNC41NiIsInFzcCI6IjQuNjIifQ==&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-Manuf...icXNhIjoiNC41NiIsInFzcCI6IjQuNjIifQ==&sr=8-15

 

[david3355]

Hi Everyone! My hubby is getting ready to put the run together. I think it's going to be 10'x16'. We will be using pressure treated lumber. My question is in between the posts, how do you attach the cloth to eachother? You run it vertical, correct? I thought I read on here somewhere how there is a trick to it, but now I can't seem to find that thread. Anyhow....tips would be much appreciated! =) Thanks

I ran mine horizontal. 4ft. Put 2x6 horizontally between posts every 4ft. 2x4s would work fine too. Used medium to large staples. Type that is hammered in.
Also bottom section is about 3ft, giving a foot of skirting if you don't want to do a full 4 ft of skirt. I had enough left over I overlapped for 4ft of skirting.

 

[DickMidnight]

I ran mine horizontal. 4ft. Put 2x6 horizontally between posts every 4ft. 2x4s would work fine too. Used medium to large staples. Type that is hammered in.

what an awesome setup!!

 

[david3355]

what an awesome setup!!

Thanks. Just finished it.

 

[DickMidnight]

Thanks. Just finished it.

it’s beautiful. i’ve got coop envy. you have me planning a rebuild now.

 

[CrystalMosko]

I ran mine horizontal. 4ft. Put 2x6 horizontally between posts every 4ft. 2x4s would work fine too. Used medium to large staples. Type that is hammered in.
Also bottom section is about 3ft, giving a foot of skirting if you don't want to do a full 4 ft of skirt. I had enough left over I overlapped for 4ft of skirting.

This is awesome! Hubby is doing posts now. I did order the critterfence and it hasn't arrived yet. Thank you