Feb 4, 2016 · I used mostly 1/2 inch commercial grade hardware cloth - I don't know the gauge, but it is stiffer and stronger than what stores carry - was special order from an independent …

Jan 13, 2010 · The gauge refers to the diameter of the wire in that makes up the cloth. 23 gauge is slightly smaller than 1/32 of an inch and 19 is half way between 1/32 and 1/16 of an inch. …

Oct 16, 2024 · I am building a large coup and wanted 19 gauge 1/4 inch 4 ft wide and it is difficult to find. The reason I am trying to use 1/4 inch is to deter raccoons. We have many and was …

Mar 6, 2014 · As you are asking opinions, 1/2 inch hardware cloth seems to be the preferred choice for your predator control (raccoons, opossum, skunks), due to the strength of the wire. …

Jul 12, 2011 · we use a two stage setup. 2" x 4" 12 gauge wire on outside, 19 gauge 1/2" Hardware cloth inside. The 2" x 4" goes into the ground with an outward swoop to a depth of …

Mar 7, 2018 · I'm using 19 gauge, 1/2 HC and have not had any problems with predators. I would not trust 1/4 inch 23 gauge wire to be able fend off a hungry racoon or fisher cat. The wire is …

Jul 30, 2009 · I would recommend 1/2 inch HC. The 1/4 inch is a weaker grade and is not all that sturdy. The 1/2 inch can come in didn't gauges. The lower the number the stronger the wire. …

May 5, 2017 · 19 gauge is all I've ever seen in stores. But the fellow who helped us build our coop is a retired contractor and he bought ours thru an independent local supplier who ordered a …

Mar 19, 2020 · Hey yall I'm building a coop and trying to determine, should I use hardware cloth around the bottom 3 ft of the walls and then a 1x2 welded cage wire for the remaining …

May 24, 2011 · So I had made a post a few days ago asking if people thought basic poultry netting was strong enough to hold up to foxes and raccoons. Everyone did a good job of …