Coop Wire Question..

[sillybirds]

You could just use 1 X 1/2 inch hardware cloth, rather the using 2 X 2 plus something else, assuming pricing wasn't too different. I like the 1 X 1/2 inch, as it's pretty sturdy (16 ga), sturdier than the 1/2 X 1/2 (19 ga) and keeps the peeps in.

 

[LoveMyBirds]

Lách Cnoc Farm :

Has anyone ever used 2"x 2" welded 16 gauge wire for their run?

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After reading where raccoons can bite thru chicken wire I built my main chicken run onto my house with 2x4 mess welded wire like that..

2x2 would be even better..

I put concret blocks all around the outside of my bottom..

Others put wre down to keep them from digging under..​

 

[Lach Cnoc Farm]

I'm trying to work it all out in my head before i do anything. But I liked the 2"x2" because it's visually pleasing but would also keep most predators out...and the chicks in.

I am considering doing a short, maybe 1' high, rock wall on the outside of the fencing, rather than putting a second layer of wire on the inside...im thinking the 2 layer wire might look sloppy. I think the rock wall would look nice on top of making it even safer for the chickens.

But then again, i've got about a million ideas running around in my head still!

 

[broomgal]

I used the 4 x 2 galvanized for most of my run. Seems pretty strong however I noticed a few places where the welds had popped off. For the most part I think it is a solid fence though.

 

[NJbirdlover]

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we are doing the same type of run-kinda of scary having the welds break. At least now I know to keep an eye on it and replace/fix as necessary!

 

[Cyberous]

I used 1x1 $12 a roll (24"x15') at Lowes.

Its way easier than chicken wire and looks cleaner in my opinion. I also have two Lab's that need to be kept out.

Here is my coop.

Don

 

[ctychix]

Where do you live? No fox, or birds of prey?