gopher/chicken wire is easily bendable and breakable not to mention it rust quickly. this stuff holds up for decades. i use it and storm (welded) wire as they last soooo much longer and are extremely durable. i live in hurricane and predator lane and mine has held up for over 30 years. (original pen was great grandfathers) so that can attest for how strong it isAuh ok! Thanks so much for clarifying that!