Hardware cloth

[aart]

I used poultry staples but screwed 1x4s over it to frame it in (on my door).

As long as it's firmly attached, edges are covered, taut and flat(no buckling that could catch a tooth), it should be fine.

 

[TheyLive]

I purchased 1/4 inch hardware cloth for my coop, planning on 1/2 inch for the run. Has anyone had issues with it and predators? I used it on my coop door, plan on it for soffits, nothing at ground level. I might be able to double it, if people have had predators tear through.

My husband put up 1/4 hardware (correction looked at the invoice it’s 1/2 inch) cloth with wood screws and large washers to anchor for out run. We adopted a very prey driven pit bull, who a few times (unbeknownst to us) tried to gain entry but so far it has held up. I’m not sure what gauge it is. Maybe ensure you get a heavier gauge?

 

[urbangardengirl]

I've been toying with that idea too. How did you install it?

I did this as well and it works great. I sometimes see a hole started around the coop but it stops as soon as it hits HC. I used 2' wide 1/4" and bent the first row at a 90° angle and sewed it to the bottom of the HC with the wire that comes wrapped around the roll. Took some time but well worth it. I so topped off with gravel or pond rock, and in some spots a garden bed with flowers.

 

[Stillplaysindirt]

On the hen house, I double screen all opening and under the floor of their house. First, I put up 1/4 inch mesh HC. It's a lighter wieght. Can't find a heavy weight. Then, as an outer layer, I covered that layer with 1x1/2 heavy gauge HC covering on all the opening. I wish I could find a 1/2" x 1/2" heavy gauge. My reasoning is the little stuff may deter the mice and smaller rats. The heavier gauge 1x1/2 will deter out the racoon, rats, dogs, cats, etc. So far, so good.

 

[Ladies of the Forest]

My advice is this: take slats of wood and hammer that ends of that hardware cloth down. I have bears, bobcats, you name it. They can’t chew through that cloth. You just can’t staple it down and think they’re not going to find that weak spot. They’re all too smart. I’m so sorry for your loss and hope your new flock keeps safe

 

[dafstst]

I purchased 1/4 inch hardware cloth for my coop, planning on 1/2 inch for the run. Has anyone had issues with it and predators? I used it on my coop door, plan on it for soffits, nothing at ground level. I might be able to double it, if people have had predators tear through during construction.

I used stainless steel 1/2 inch wire with 4x4 posts every 4 feet, since the wire cloth comes 4 feet wide. It would take a very large beast to get through it. And its been 7 years and no rust at all. If I knew how to post a picture of my coop I would. Heres a picture during construction.

 

[aart]

stainless steel 1/2 inch wire

Ouch, that must have pricey!!

And its been 7 years and no rust at all.

Mine's been up 7 years too, no rust on the galvanized.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I haven’t had any issue with 1/4” hardware cloth on the chicken coop or run. It has been up for 8 years now.

 

[BJFS]

My coop and run has withstood a few coons, fox and coyotes attempts at breaking in. I've got a HC apron that extends out 24" along the ground. It's served me well. I do believe the way its installed and fastened to the structure makes all the difference.

What do you mean by "HC apron", if you don't mind me asking?

 

[BJFS]

My coop and run has withstood a few coons, fox and coyotes attempts at breaking in. I've got a HC apron that extends out 24" along the ground. It's served me well. I do believe the way its installed and fastened to the structure makes all the difference.

What do you mean by "HC apron", if you don't mind me asking?