Wire size for the run.

[hero2three]

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?

 

[Capvin]

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.

 

[Purdy]

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.

 

[hero2three]

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.