galvanized wire leaches lead as it degrades

[chickmamato7]

I found this article posted on a local chicken FB page. Thought it was worth sharing.

https://tamararubin.com/2018/04/chi...6_vbi1GpOd7HR8cD5J01UAKZcIw8Yj1ExHjIY8USH1SPM

 

[DobieLover]

I found this article posted on a local chicken FB page. Thought it was worth sharing.

https://tamararubin.com/2018/04/chi...6_vbi1GpOd7HR8cD5J01UAKZcIw8Yj1ExHjIY8USH1SPM

Yet another reason to use galvanized steel 1/2" hardware cloth.

 

[aart]

Any galvanized metal will leach zinc and lead and probably other things.

 

[DobieLover]

Any galvanized metal will leach zinc and lead and probably other things.

The presence of lead in galvanized metals is there as an impurity of Zn, not as an additive so the concentration is very low. Metalic Zn is not considered hazardous.
The base metal of the fencing is steel, a ferrous-carbon alloy.

 

[aart]

The presence of lead in galvanized metals is there as an impurity of Zn, not as an additive so the concentration is very low. Metalic Zn is not considered hazardous.
The base metal of the fencing is steel, a ferrous-carbon alloy.

Thanks for the details.
My point was any galvanized metal has/can have the leaching issue.
Doesn't matter if it's chicken wire or hardware cloth or field fencing.

Agree that it's not a huge concern as the OP's link suggests.