what is an appropriate wire for a racoon-proof run?

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19 gauge is what most places will sell you and it's not cheap stuff, it's very tough even for myself to handle so it will be exactly what can keep your flock safe. I used 1/2 inch 36'' tall 19 gauge for the entire run area and it is like Fort Knox. Our local Lowes only carries it in 25' rolls that is why I drove to Southern States and ordered a 100' roll from them. Some use the 1/4 inch, but my expierience with 1/2 inch I feel is the better fencing material and very strong.
 
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You hit the nail on the head; a hot wire is just another term for an electric fence. Like the others have said your local co-op or maybe Tractors Supply are the best places that I know of to get the heavier gage wire.
 

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