Hardwire Cloth

[hsinglanjin]

Is this the right type of hardwire cloth to get?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...Gauge-Steel-Hardware-Cloth-308226EB/205960849

I also notice there are 19 gauge and 23 gauge type of wire. Which one should I get?

Husband finished the frame, but I need to get the wire for the cage. It's going to be an on ground cage/aviary. Any advise on the type of hardwire cloth would be appreciated

 

[DobieLover]

That is what I used and have had no issues. I think the gauges are different for the different heights of HC, but not sure.

 

[Barry42001]

References wire thickness. lower the gauge thicker the wire like house hold wiring 18 gauge wire is for telephone wall jacks quite thin. Electrical service wires or most often 02 gauge lol almost 1/2 thick. Don t think we need that for chickens..

 

[le_bwah]

Typically, the larger-gauged hardware cloth turns out to be the one with bigger holes. What you've linked up there looks just right. Gotta recommend checking out Amazon for deals; the cloth there can be cheaper in quality, but often at half-price of what you'll find in stores.

 

[Shadrach]

That looks fine.
Don't forget to make a skirt if it's a permanent coop on the ground.

 

[Trux]

1/2 inch 19 gauge 4 ft x 50 ft on amazon for 63 bucks a roll, I just checked I had to do this same thing awhile back and the big box store couldn't compete with Amazon both in size of roll and price.

 

[hsinglanjin]

Thank you for the replies/feedback. Will definitely purchase through Amazon now. I've got plenty of time as once I get the wire on, I want to plant some grass and plants inside the cage as well.

 

[jolly wattles]

I personally go with 19 gauge wire. Stands up better to stronger predators and if you bury a skirt of it the thicker gauge will last longer.

 

[Al Capon]

That's fine. Just make sure you fasten it down with wood screws and washers, forget the staples..

 

[imnukensc]

Staples work just fine for fastening HWC, but 16 gauge 1/2"X1" welded wire is a much better option than HWC, IMO. In fact, I have absolutely no HWC on my coop or run.