What Is Chicken Wire?

galvanized chicken wire
Chicken wire is a roll of flexible, hexagonally patterned, lightweight mesh that’s typically made from steel wire.
It’s also called hex wire or poultry netting, which is different from large livestock fences, it’s used to fence in chickens or other small livestock.
Usually made of galvanized steel. After galvanizing, the wire can provide corrosion and rust protection, which makes it very resistant to various external elements.
Wanzhi Steel Specializing in the production of chicken wire mesh rolls, standard export packaging, and customizable sizes.
Material: Q195 Q235 Low Carbon Iron Wire
Wire Gauge: 0.5mm-2.0mm
Surface treatment: Galvanized/PVC Coated/Vinyl coated
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Chicken wire Specification
Item | Chicken wire |
Material | Q195 Q235 Low Carbon Iron Wire |
Hole Shape | Hexagonal |
Wire Gauge | 0.5mm-2.0mm |
Processing Service | Bending, Decoiling |
Surface treatment | Galvanized/PVC Coated/Vinyl coated |
Color | Customers ‘request |
Mesh size | 5/8″ 3/4″ 1″ 1-12″ |
Weaving type | Durable Three Normal Twist |
Processing | Before Weaving |
Chicken wire mesh fence Types
Here are two types of wire we often sell, galvanized chicken wire and PVC coated chicken wire.
1. Galvanized Chicken Wire
Iron wire is usually coated with zinc for corrosion and rust prevention purposes. When chicken fencing wire is protected with a zinc coating, it can be made more durable. This type of poultry wire fencing is generally not very expensive and is the primary choice for many families raising poultry.
2. PVC Coated Chicken Wire / Vinyl Coated Chicken Wire
For aesthetic purposes as well as not having to be replaced for years, it is good to coat galvanized metal wire with PVC. However, this type of chicken netting will be more expensive than the wire that is only galvanized. At Wanzhi Steel, we have black chicken wire, green chicken wire mesh, and other coated poultry wire for sale. The bright colors can make your chicken coop wire more attractive.
3. Stainless steel chicken wire
Mostly use 304 or 316 stainless steel, which provides corrosion resistance superior to all metals, and is mostly used in applications that require high precision, chloride-containing environments, and high-cleanliness environments. Pharmaceutical, biological, maternal, and child, scientific research fields.

Galvanized Chicken Wire

green chicken wire mesh

black Hexagonal Gabion Mesh
Heavy duty chicken wire Gauge Chart
Common Gauges: from 19 gauge to 22 gauge.
Gauge (AWG) | Wire Diameter (inches) | Wire Diameter (mm) | Strength | Common Uses |
---|---|---|---|---|
19 Gauge | 0.0359 in | 0.912 mm | High strength | Heavy-duty fencing, predator protection |
20 Gauge | 0.0320 in | 0.812 mm | Medium strength | General-purpose chicken coops, garden fencing |
21 Gauge | 0.0285 in | 0.724 mm | Light to medium strength | Light-duty enclosures, temporary fencing |
22 Gauge | 0.0253 in | 0.643 mm | Light strength | Small animal enclosures, craft projects |
Recommended wire diameter selection
Choose 19 or 20 gauge
For heavy duty use, protecting large animals, predators, or permanent fencing in severe weather areas.
Choose 21 or 22 gauge
For light duty use, protecting chickens, rabbits, or small birds, or temporary fencing or crafts such as floral chicken wire.
Galvanized Hex. wire netting in normal twist (width of 0.5m-2.0m) | ||
Mesh | Wire Gauge(BWG) | |
Inch | mm | / |
3/8″ | 10mm | 27,26,25,24,23,22,21 |
1/2″ | 13mm | 25,24,23,22,21,20 |
5/8″ | 16mm | 27,26,25,24,23,22 |
3/4″ | 20mm | 25,24,23,22,21,20,19 |
1″ | 25mm | 25,24,23,22,21,20,19,18 |
1 1/4″ | 32mm | 22,21,20,19,18 |
1-1/2″ | 40mm | 22,21,20,19,18,17 |
2″ | 50mm | 22,21,20,19,18,17,16,15,14 |
3″ | 75mm | 21,20,19,18,17,16,15,14 |
4″ | 100mm | 17,16,15,14 |
Recommended mesh size of metal chicken wire
Choose 1/2″ (13mm)
To block small predators, small openings.
Choose 1″ (25mm)
General purpose chicken coop size, medium opening.
Choose 2″ (50mm)
Garden fencing or larger animal enclosures, larger openings.
Galvanized hex.wire netting in reverse twist (width of 0.5m-0.2m) | ||||
Mesh | Wire Gauge | Reinforcement | ||
Inch | mm | Width(ft) | Strand | |
1″ | 25mm | 22,21,20,18 | 2’ | 1 |
1-1/4″ | 32mm | 22,21,20,18 | 3’ | 2 |
1-1/2″ | 40mm | 20,19,18 | 4’ | 3 |
2″ | 50mm | 20,19,18 | 5’ | 4 |
3″ | 75mm | 20,19,18 | 6’ | 5 |
What Is Chicken Pen Wire Used for?
In addition to being used for chicken coops and small animal enclosures, it can be used in many other ways, such as garden fencing, fencing for small vegetable crops, or flower beds.
1. Chicken coops.
2. Garden fencing.
3. Deer control fence mesh.
4. Treeguards/Protecting trees from browsing animals.
5. Chicken runs or poultry fencing.
6. Anti-slip wire for decking and steps.

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Vegetable Fence

Rock Netting Slope Protection
How Strong Is Chicken Wire Fence?
Chicken wire fences can enclose small animals. If you keep animals such as chickens, ducks, birds, mice, or rabbits, then you have absolutely nothing to worry about, chicken wire mesh is perfectly fine for your first choice. However, its strength prevents it from stopping larger animals, such as deer or wild boars.
In addition, animals like foxes are also capable of tearing or chewing through the wire after perseverance, thus getting into the wire mesh. For better protection of poultry, you can choose metal wire with a thicker wire diameter so that predators will find it difficult to destroy it.
For the size of chicken wire, you can browse this article – Chicken Wire Size.
Can chicken wire roll Rust?
It will eventually rust, but very slowly. The rate depends on the environment in which you use it. In a normal environment, it will rust only after years of use. If you want a long-lasting and durable effect, we recommend PVC coated poultry wire or vinyl poultry netting.

Slope Protection

Garden Fence

chicken net fence
How Long Will Poultry Wire Mesh Last?
Some types of galvanized chicken wire will last up to 20 years in the right environment. If you want your chicken mesh to last longer, you can coat it with a PVC coating. PVC coating provides stronger protection for the poultry netting, making it last for many years without Rusting, thus extending the life of the poultry nets.
Is Chicken Wire Mesh Safe?
Everyone probably considers safety before buying poultry wire. Poultry wire fence is relatively thin and there is always the possibility of breakage. Once the wire becomes loose, the sharp tip can cause harm to the poultry. Therefore, Wanzhi Steel recommends that you check your chicken coop or fence regularly and maintain it promptly.
Chicken mesh price
How much does chicken wire cost?
It is relatively inexpensive. The price of chicken wire roll depends on the diameter, coating, number of meshes, mesh size, roll length, total order quantity.
Usually, you will get a discount when you buy in large quantities. You can contact Wanzhi Steel to get an accurate quote.
Tips for Choosing Chicken Wire
1. Match Gauge to Purpose: Select a gauge based on the intended use and level of durability required.
2. Consider Mesh Size: Smaller mesh sizes provide better protection against predators.
3. Check Coating: Galvanized chicken wire is more durable and rust-resistant than non-galvanized wire.
4. Evaluate Cost vs. Durability: Balance your budget with the need for long-lasting fencing.

PVC Coated Hexagonal Mesh Inspection

6 foot vinyl coated chicken wire

Chicken Wire Mesh Production
Where to buy Chicken net?
Wanzhi Steel is an extremely reputable wire mesh manufacturer in China. We sell chicken fencing in rolls to be used for various purposes. You can buy high-quality chicken fencing wire with different wire diameters, opening sizes, and coatings from Wanzhi Steel.
Chicken Pen Wire Supplier – Wanzhi Steel
If you want to build a secure fence for your poultry, then Wanzhi Steel recommends metal chicken wire. It is made from high quality galvanized iron wire is very cost-effective and can save your budget. In addition, it is not only used for animal cages but also for building GI garden fences. Therefore, it is well worth the investment. The price is competitive, please contact us for more information.
Here at Wanzhi, we have hexagon wire mesh, and woven wire for sale. As well as the galvanized wire roll, and gabion cages for sale.
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