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[Chullicken]

 

[Ebony Rose]

...Just received 150' of 6' chicken netting for my future run...

Any chance you can send that back and get hardware cloth instead (aka 1/4 or 1/2 inch welded cage wire) ? The netting is typically flimsy and will break relatively easily, plus the holes are large enough for a raccoon to get its paws through the wire and decapitate your flock, snakes to waltz right in and make their home in your nesting boxes, mice and rats would be totally undeterred, many animals could easily snap the wire by biting it.. it's meant to keep chickens IN, but doesn't do much to keep critters OUT... You get the idea. The 1/4 inch hardware cloth has the smallest holes, would be rather sturdy, but will likely cost the most. The 1/2 inch hardware cloth is considered the happy medium in durability, reliability, and cost. Make certain to buy galvanized, as you don't want to be hanging fresh wire every few years. You'll more than pay yourself back the cost difference by not needing to do the work again.
The hardware cloth can easily be attached to wood framing with galvanized U-shaped nails or even galvanized fencing staples.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to activity here at BYC. Good luck with your coop/run construction and in the establishment of your flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the pulse beat of the chicken community, Backyard Chickens

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to active posting here on BYC

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

So happy you decided to "delurk"! Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to activity here on BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Kluk-Kluk]

Welcome!!

We're EGGcited to have you join! Looking forward to hearing what breeds you select.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to active posting! Hope to see more posts from you!