Hardware cloth question

[swadeshade]

We have our new coup on 6 foot centers (spaces)- it is 6 foot high also. I noticed the hardware cloth comes in 2,3,4 x 5 foot sections- so how would you use it for 6 foot height? It would be a foot short to go up our 6 foot depth. Am I thinking about this wrong?

 

[black_cat]

My plan for mine was to have a support beam every 3 feet, then get 3 foot hardware cloth and run it vertically.

 

[ChickForLife]

First can you send pics, but if I understand you right you should put a beam through the middle so it is 3 foot sections.

 

[ChickForLife]

Aww, we aid it at the same time, and I was second.

 

[black_cat]

Aww, we aid it at the same time, and I was second.

Great minds think alike

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Use a horizontal cross brace. Attach a 4' run of chicken wire taught to your supports 6' on center at a height around 2' 6" or 2' 8", with the extra length aproned out to discourage diggers. Attach a second piece of hardware cloth on the verticals, so it overlaps the bottom piece by 2" - 3". Secure it to the coop along the top and sides.

Now attach a horizontal support over the overlapped chicken wire, and secure the wire to it from the inside of the coop - screws and washers. Now you have no entry points, a rigid top/bottom edge, and a piece of wood at convenient height for hanging things off of later.

Don't forget to use something weather resistant, cause its exposed.

 

[ChickForLife]

Great minds think alike

Yes they do, but your mind was faster. I admit defeat.

 

[black_cat]

Use a horizontal cross brace. Attach a 4' run of chicken wire taught to your supports 6' on center, with the extra length aproned out to discourage diggers. Attach a second pieace of hardware cloth on the verticals, so it overlaps the bottom piece by 2" - 3". Secure it to the coop along the top and sides.

Now attach a horizontal support over the overlapped chicken wire, and secure the wire to it from the inside of the coop - screws and washers. Now you have no entry points, a rigid top/bottom edge, and a piece of wood at convenient height for hanging things off of later.

Don't forget to use something weather resistant, cause its exposed.

While @ChickLover21 's and my great minds thought alike, your great mind thought of how actual building works and came out superior

 

[21hens-incharge]

When using 1/2 inch hardware cloth I use these to join section together if needed. They need special pliers but work really well.

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-Manuf...eywords=wire+cage+clips&qid=1600996228&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/LITTLE-GIANT...&qid=1600996350&sprefix=wire+cage+clip&sr=8-5

You can likely find them at the feed store or maybe Home Depot too.

 

[aart]

Am with the 'add framing to match your HC width' camp.