Fence Material

[rosemarythyme]

I was hoping for a predator proof run. I've seen a skunk up on the hilltop where we live. And we see an occasional dog wandering around. Neighbors have reported snakes, but I haven't seen any.

I inherited the fence wire we have, so I had to use my calipers to measure the specifics. The holes are 2" x 4" and it's 14 gauge wire.

It won't be predator proof. Snakes at the very least could fit. If there's any mustelids they could get in as well. Raccoons could reach in. Bears can go through anything but they're a special case.

You could use it as a foundation layer of the run, but you'd still need HWC or welded wire no wider than 1/2" securely attached to seal things up.

 

[aart]

You may want to add an apron too.
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208