Hardware cloth: will 1/4" keep most predators out?

[Mrs. Mucket]

Is there any reason to use 1/8" hardware cloth (rather than 1/4") on a chicken tractor? With dogs on duty we haven't had anything get in even through chicken wire, but we want to make sure we could put our next tractor outside the dogs' domain and keep most anything out. I'm wondering about critters ripping it with claws, raccoon paws, etc.

Thanks...

 

[PunkinPeep]

Yes 1/4 inch is great! I think many even use 1/2 inch with success. Personally, i use 1/4. No complaints.