Hardware wire underneath the entire run/coop, too?

[Sissy]

we are in the process of building still another run
one is never enough when you get the chx fever LoL
this thread has been a great help.
thanks all

 

[Hypnotist_Collectr]

Does anyone know where to get a lot of that hardware cloth for cheaper? I can only find it in 50 foot lengths here, and it seems like I am going to be needing a LOT! Those rolls cost me $35 here in Cali at Home Depot, Lowes or the feed store...
I am hoping that there are places that sell it cheaper... otherwise, I will be spending more on chicken wire than anything else!

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

We used 1/2" (not 1" since we wanted to keep out small birds in the outside run) chicken wire instead of hardwire cloth - a lot cheaper and you can get it in 6' foot high 100 foot rolls for about $110.00. Not sure of your location but we purchased in Anderson, CA - only place we could find it. The place was on Highway 273 called Anderson Farm & Yard Supply. We use for under raised beds in garden as well and keep gophers out.

 

[Hypnotist_Collectr]

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Thanks for the heads up. We live on the South side of Redding, and pass that place often.