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Wire size for the run.

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by hero2three, Mar 4, 2012.

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  1. Mar 4, 2012 #1
    hero2three

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    I have some wire that I want to use for my run, but I think the holes are too big. It is welded wire (rectangle holes) that are 2x4. Im not worried about predators as much as I am about the birds getting out. Is this small enough to keep them conatined?
     
  3. Mar 4, 2012 #2
    Capvin

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    It is small enough to keep them contained AND it is large enough for a raccoon to reach in and grab your chickens. It is also large enough to allow snakes and rodents to get in so I personally do not like and and would recommend 1/2 inch hardware cloth.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2012 #3
    Purdy

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    Yes, I have used 2X 4 wire fencing many times, and it work well
    Chickens should be 8-10 weeks old for this size material
    You can also over fence it with some chicken wire fence on the bottom until the young birds grow up.
     
    Last edited: Mar 4, 2012
  7. Mar 4, 2012 #4
    hero2three

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    Thanks, Im going to go ahead and use it. Like I said, not too worried about predators, just wanting to keep the chicks in the run. Thanks, again.
     

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