The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Best Wire/ Fencing For Run. Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message MrMikey Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:32 pm    Post subject: Best Wire/ Fencing For Run. What do you think is the most fox/cat proof Wire or Fencing I could use to make a run. I've read on the internet that normal chicken wire can be abit weak. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:39 pm    Post subject: Weldmesh is usually recommended now for being fox proof. Back to top MrMikey Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:42 pm    Post subject: Thanks for the fast reply and I've got a long roll of that in my shed I think Back to top chicken_house_man Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 129 Location: Brynmawr Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: anything other than chicken wire is normally ok Back to top Coaster Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Posts: 97 Location: LLwyngwril. Nr Barmouth Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:50 pm    Post subject: or if you can get it security fencing as used on building sites, sometimes at the end of a build they will sell it at £5 each length Back to top Henwife Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 3540 Location: Monmouthshire Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:19 pm    Post subject: If you can afford the initial setup cost, nothing beats electric netting as an anti-fox fence. You can get wire netting in different weights and the heavier ones are strong enough to stop foxes and last for ever. Last edited by Henwife on Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:08 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top MrMikey Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:28 pm    Post subject: Coaster wrote: "security fencing" Do you mean the chain link type? Back to top JC Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1116 Location: Sussex Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:14 pm    Post subject: its called herras fencing Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:55 pm    Post subject: and dont forget to make it so the fox cant dig under it Back to top MrMikey Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:14 pm    Post subject: Oh that stuff Thanks Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1219 Location: Cornwall Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:36 am    Post subject: I think they sell it off at £10 a panel nowadays, but it's well worth it, as it's really strong. If you get some, do as mojo says and bury about a foot in the ground so the foxes can't dig under it. Back to top Henwife Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 3540 Location: Monmouthshire Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:12 am    Post subject: There's so little construction work going on that there's little surplus anything around. Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1219 Location: Cornwall Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:18 pm    Post subject: We've still got a lot of construction going on in Cornwall. The council's are now having to build X number of affordable homes before 2009 countrywide. We have about 12 of these new builds in our village at the moment, so I'm keeping my eye on the herras panels LOL Back to top JC Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1116 Location: Sussex Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:46 pm    Post subject: gd plan PO, when i re-build my run i will be using weldmesh for the bottom 3-4 ft, extra protection from mr fox n the wee rats. Back to top Hoffy Joined: 12 Oct 2008 Posts: 5 Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:27 pm    Post subject: What gauge weld mesh does everyone recommend to make it fox proof. I see chicken wire is 20+G, how low do you need to go to make it safe? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group