Chicken wire mesh, also known as poultry netting or chicken fencing, is a type of metal mesh used for various purposes, including containing chickens and other poultry. The chicken wire mesh is designed to keep birds in and predators out, while allowing sufficient ventilation and sunlight into the enclosed area.
Specification
Material: Chicken wire mesh is typically made from galvanized low carbon steel wire to resist rust and corrosion, ensuring longevity even in outdoor environments.
Weave: The chicken wire mesh weave is usually hexagonal, which provides strength and stability while maintaining flexibility.There are two woven types: normal twist and reserve twist.
Mesh Size: The wire diameter and the mesh opening size can affect the strength and purpose of the chicken wire mesh.
The chicken wire 1 inch mesh means the hexagonal shaped hole‘s height is 1 inch. The widely used roll width(or height) of the 1 inch mesh chicken wire are:18 inch chicken wire,24 inch chicken wire,60 inch chicken wire,72 inch chicken wire with 19 gauge,20 guage or 22 gauge wire diameter.
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Galvanized hexagonal wire mesh in reverse twist | ||||
Mesh Size | Wire Gauge (BWG) | |||
Inch | mm | |||
1" | 25 | 25,24,23,22,21,20,19,18 | ||
1-1/4" | 32 | 23,22,21,20,19,18 | ||
1-1/2" | 40 | 23,22,21,20,19,18,17 | ||
2" | 50 | 23,22,21,20,19,18,17,16 | ||
3" | 75 | 20,19,18,17,16 | ||
Galvanized hexagonal wire mesh in normal twist | ||||
Mesh | Wire Gauge (BWG) | |||
Inch | mm | |||
3/8" | 10 | 32,31,30,29,28,27,26,25, 24,23,22,21 | ||
1/2" | 13 | 27,26,25,24,23,22,21,20 | ||
5/8" | 16 | 32,31,30,29,2827,26,25,24,23,22,21 | ||
3/4" | 20 | 25,24,23,22,21,20,19 | ||
1" | 25 | 27,26,25,24,23,22,21,20,19,18 | ||
1-1/4" | 32 | 23,22,21,20,19,18 | ||
1-1/2" | 40 | 23,22,21,20,19,18,17 | ||
2" | 50 | 23,22,21,20,19,18,17,16,15,14 | ||
3" | 75 | 21,20,19,18,17,16,15,14 | ||
4" | 100 | 19,18,17,16,15,14 | ||
Features:
Hexagonal mesh weave: Chicken wire typically has a hexagonal (or honeycomb) pattern, which provides a strong and stable structure that is difficult for animals to penetrate.
Galvanized coating: Many chicken wires are made from galvanized low carbon steel wire to prevent rust and corrosion, ensuring longevity in outdoor environments where exposure to moisture and weather is common.
Varying mesh sizes: Chicken wire is available in different mesh sizes, usually ranging from 1/2 inch to 2 inch. The size you choose will depend on the size of your poultry and the predators in your area. Smaller mesh sizes offer more protection against small predators but may restrict ventilation.
Cutting and shaping: Chicken wire can be easily cut and shaped to fit various sizes and shapes for your need.
Packing:
Chicken wire netting are typically rolled into 50ft,100ft or 150ft long rolls, wrapped in plastic film, and labeled with the company's tag for packaging and transportation.
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