size of wire for run

[Holonomic]

Hi ,

I was going to buy some pre-made aviary panels - which are just 2x1 strips covered with 19g wire mesh. These are 6' x 3' and would be the cheapest option to get a quick run set up.
However I am concerned the 19g wire mesh won't be cat/fox proof (We only really have those to worry about here, being in the UK) - I am therefor thinking of making my own framed run - little bit more expensive but hopefully worth while.
I have found someone selling 2.7mm wire mesh at a really good price - only problem is that it is spaced at 2.5" squared is this OK or is it too large of a gap?

 

[Birdsong 82]

Too large of a gap for me personally and what's on my property. I always found building my own WELL worth it. Costs less in the end

 

[Birdsong 82]

Maybe work for cover on top of the run

 

[aart]

which are just 2x1 strips covered with 19g wire mesh.

2x1 strips, does this describe the framing of the panels and is t metal or wood framing?
Is the 2 and 1 inches or cm or....?
How big are the holes in the mesh?

I have found someone selling 2.7mm wire mesh at a really good price - only problem is that it is spaced at 2.5" squared is this OK or is it too large of a gap?

Not clear on this either.
2.7mm is the diameter of the wire, and 2.5" is the size of the the holes?
2.5 holes might be fine for fox and cat....but not stoat.

 

[Holonomic]

Hi, sorry for the poorly written question - I was in a bit of a hurry.

2x1 strips, does this describe the framing of the panels and is t metal or wood framing?
Is the 2 and 1 inches or cm or....?
How big are the holes in the mesh?

Yes, I meant the framing.

2"X1" frame work with 1.0mm (19 GAUGE) 1"X 1/2" galvanised welded mesh

That is an example of the panels, I could get 10 of these to make a 12 x 6 foot run for less/similar price to what it would cost to build my own.

2.7mm is the diameter of the wire, and 2.5" is the size of the the holes?
2.5 holes might be fine for fox and cat....but not stoat.

Yes, correct the diameter of the wire is 2.7mm and the gaps are 2.5" wide.
I do not think we have any other predators other than the domestic cats and the odd fox - with that said I would be scared of one of the ducks poking her head out and then for the cat to get to it that way

 

[aart]

2"X1" frame work with 1.0mm (19 GAUGE) 1"X 1/2" galvanised welded mesh

That is an example of the panels, I could get 10 of these to make a 12 x 6 foot run for less/similar price to what it would cost to build my own.

These look pretty good!
I'd go with this over the stuff with larger holes.

 

[Holonomic]

Thank you - even with the 19g wire?

 

[aart]

Thank you - even with the 19g wire?

Ehhhh....you might put something heavier over the 19ga along the bottom 3 feet or so.
Maybe even bend it into and anti-dig apron:
Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
If rodents are prolific, burying the apron ~12" would be good.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208