Build chicken coop with wire mesh, the types of wire mesh
Build chicken coop with wire mesh, the types of wire mesh
Wire Mesh
Wire mesh is a mesh fence with a hexagonal wire structure. It can also be called: chicken coop, chicken mesh, wire mesh, meshblog, welded wire mesh. There are usually two types of wire mesh: galvanized steel and green PVC coated wire mesh fence.
There are two types of this chicken cage mesh. The most commonly used is hot-dip galvanized steel wire chicken cage mesh with a silver surface. The other is galvanized steel wire with a green PVC coating on the surface. Both of these are very suitable for building chicken coops.
Galvanized wire mesh is essentially a mild steel that has been treated with a hot-dip galvanized coating to provide long-term protection from harsh weather and corrosion. Green PVC wire mesh is the same galvanized steel, but coated with PVC. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. This is a plastic resin coated around the wire to give it an extra layer of protection from sharp edges and corrosion.
Besides these two types of chicken netting, they also have different aperture sizes: 13mm, 25mm, 31mm and 50mm, in both galvanized steel and green PVC coating. This netting is suitable for many purposes, not just chicken coops, because it is lightweight, well-structured, highly malleable, corrosion-resistant and can be turned into any shape you want. For example:
• Garden fencing
• Plastering
• Floor anti-slip wire
• Tree and crop protection
• Modeling and carving
• Rendering support
• Chicken coops
• Rabbit coops
• Cages
Advantages of galvanized steel
• Corrosion and chemical resistance
• Sturdy hexagonal structure
• Flexible
• Lightweight
• Good ventilation and good visibility
• Easy to cut with scissors
Advantages of green PVC
• Corrosion and chemical resistance
• Lightweight
• Forgeable
• Green coating blends in with the garden
• Good ventilation and good visibility
• Sturdy hexagonal structure
• Extra protection against sharp edges
• Less harmful to animals
• More durable than galvanized steel
So how to use wire mesh to build a chicken coop
A comfortable and safe environment can give your chickens a comfortable place to sleep and lay eggs, while being able to run, forage and bathe happily, and can also protect your interests to a greater extent. We will try our best to provide you with the most complete and profitable convenience in building a chicken coop.
Typically, chicken coops are made from either galvanized steel or PVC coated wire mesh, and are made with hexagonal holes.
PVC coated wire mesh is essentially galvanized steel wire mesh with a green plastic coating. This is generally beneficial as it blends better into your garden environment and is also less harmful to your chickens as the coating protects them from sharp edges. It has a sturdy structure and can also keep out predators such as foxes, giving them ultimate protection while providing good ventilation as well as a view of your garden.
Apart from the wire mesh you choose, you will also need:
• Wooden fence panels – for the frame of your chicken coop
• Screws – for putting the frame together
• Hinges and U-pins/staples – for making fences and doors for your chicken coop
• Wood chips – as a floor foundation for your chickens to run around in
What tools do you need to build a chicken coop?
• Shovel – for digging out spaces for the coop and chicken house to put in the sawdust
• Level – for making sure the frame is straight
• Ruler and pen – for marking points for sawing the boards
• Drill and/or screwdriver – for screwing the boards together
• Hammer – for driving nails into the boards
• Pliers – for pulling out nails
• Stapler – for attaching the wire fence to the boards
Not all of these building tools are necessary, depending on what you are going to use, you can choose what you need, this is just a guide on what is suitable for building a coop and chicken house.