The first thing you’ll want to think about when purchasing chicken wire is what size holes you want across the surface. The standard size for square-shaped holes is ½ inch, while most hexagonally-shaped holes are .63 inches by 1 inch. These holes are small enough to protect your animals or garden from intruders, while not being so large that your small animals can escape. If you want even smaller holes for increased production, some of the options on this list can be purchased with holes that are only ¼ inch wide. Perhaps you find yourself not needing (or wanting) holes that are this small. You may be more interested in an option you’ll read about later that includes two-inch wide holes.
What size holes you need depends, in large part, on what you’re planning to use the chicken wire for. Many people use chicken wire for creating enclosures for rabbits and chickens, and smaller gaps in the wire are best for these uses. Perhaps you want to lay chicken wire across your fence line to keep your dogs from digging, or your cats from escaping. Larger holes might work OK in these cases, or even if you’re creating an enclosure for these larger animals.
The last thing to think about is how much chicken wire you need. The options on this list range in size, both in terms of length and in width. You can get a roll as small as 10 feet long from this list, but it is also only 13.7 inches wide. For outdoor projects, you might want a roll that is 36 or 48 inches wide, and these rolls can be as small as 40 feet long or up to 100 feet long. Which one you choose to buy depends on what you’re ultimately planning to use the wire for.
A great use for this chicken wire is to lay it at the base of your fence. It keeps dogs from digging, and cats from escaping.
This chicken wire is galvanized before weaving, making it extra strong and capable of withstanding rust along with other wear and tear that happens over time.
This wire is made to be strong enough to provide maximum durability and corrosion resistance while being flexible enough to weave around trees and other fixtures.
This option is great for containing animals, gardening, crafting, and even home improvement projects.
Effectively cover or protect any surface with this large, heavy-duty chicken wire. You’ll find it especially useful when building your outdoor garden.
You can also use this chicken wire to separate soil from rocks by sifting the soil through the top into a surface or container below.
Purchasing this chicken wire set will save you a trip to the hardware store. Along with three sets of chicken wire, you’ll also receive wire cutting pliers, cable ties, and a pair of gloves to protect your hands while installing.
The included cable ties can support 22 pounds of tension. They are also reusable, and longer-lasting than other cable ties you might find on the market.
If you want to make sure your small animals or garden is especially well-protected, look no further than this chicken wire.
This product is made from double zinc-coated steel, which is galvanized and rust-proof for effective and long-lasting production.
At 13.7 inches wide, you might not want to make a chicken or rabbit coop with this chicken wire, but it’s great for smaller projects where you don’t want to spend as much time cutting your wire to get it down to size.
This lightweight and sturdy chicken wire comes in hexagonally shaped holes that are .63 inches by 1 inch in size.
A: Installing chicken wire is quite easy. The first thing you’ll need to do is cut the wire down to the desired size. This can easily be done with a pair of wire cutters (which are included with some of the rolls of chicken wire that you’ll read about on this list). From there, you will either use a hammer and nails, or perhaps a staple gun, to install the chicken wire to the desired surface. If you want to dig a small trench to bury the chicken wire under as you’re installing, this can also be helpful.
A: When shopping for chicken wire, you’ll often read that the wire has been “galvanized.” What this means is that the wire has been coated with a protective layer of zinc. This gives the wire a longer life, while also giving it a tougher coat to make it more protective. Galvanized wire is also cheaper and requires less maintenance over the long run.