Question on Chicken Wire

[clogan98]

What do you think of doubling 1" chicken wire (overlapping it so it doesn't line up properly so it would be much less than 1" holes). I have all this extra chicken wire, but just can not afford the hardware cloth. I live in a suburban area with total fencing around my yard. No wild animals besides the night time prowling tomcat. They do get locked in the coop at night but where I have any ventilation holes, it should be okay, right?

 

[Kevin565]

It won't be as secure as hardware cloth but I defiantly think it would add some security. I would say go for it.

 

[TallChickMagnet]

If it is a matter of cost I say go for it. I tried it and did not like it. The wire moves around after a while. You may have to tighten it a bit more then I did.

 

[Going Quackers]

You mean to cover windows in the coop?

 

[Wallydvr]

This is how i streched my chicken wire, and it came out tight as piano wire. Just put on the corners and use leverage
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[clogan98]

This is how i streched my chicken wire, and it came out tight as piano wire. Just put on the corners and use leverage
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Great Job! Love that idea!

 

[Chad Cool]

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This is a great IDEA. What did you use the to staple the wire to the wood.

 

[Wallydvr]

a air stapler w stainless staples

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[Folly's place]

Consider adding better wire over it; like the 2'x4", or the 1"x2" heavier wire. Mary

 

[Wallydvr]

i did put a 3ft ribbon of half x half inch hardware cloth around the bottom. i also put a two foot piece around the bottom which i put in the gripping
ground and then put 3x4 river stone on top of that. my neighbors joke that a built chicken Alcatraz.

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