The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  alternatives to 16 guage weldmesh          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message HelenP Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 144 Location: GLOUCESTERSHIRE Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:41 am    Post subject: alternatives to 16 guage weldmesh From reading posts on here it's clearn that 16guage weldmesh is what most folk recommend as the best option for fencing - but it exceedingly expensve!! Are there any alternatives we can use without putting chickens at risk? Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:31 pm    Post subject: over here there is avairy wire netting same small holes but not so stout maybe you could research thar over there.....mojo Back to top fenwoman Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Tydd St Giles, Cambridgeshire. Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:46 pm    Post subject: I use 19 gauge. Back to top Chickenman Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 1 Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:12 pm    Post subject: 19g Mesh 19g Mesh is a lot cheaper. There are some great sites online where you can get it very good prices. for example: www.we-r.co.uk Back to top fenwoman Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Tydd St Giles, Cambridgeshire. Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:58 pm    Post subject: They were certasinly cheapish but with massive 2 inch holes not practical at all for poultry housing. Back to top HelenP Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 144 Location: GLOUCESTERSHIRE Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:05 pm    Post subject: We went with the 16 guage weldmesh and got 30m rolls from Birketts (online) for £70 delivered and inc vat which was the best price by far that I was quoted. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 7:13 pm    Post subject: Re: 19g Mesh Chickenman wrote: 19g Mesh is a lot cheaper. There are some great sites online where you can get it very good prices. for example: www.we-r.co.uk This isn't actually weldmesh either, more like normal chicken wire. And yes fenwoman, I agree, the holes are much too big! Back to top chicken_house_man Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 129 Location: Brynmawr Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 8:12 am    Post subject: I use 19g from www.moncasters.co.uk 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 Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group