Hi all,
I am planning on building a chicken coop for the first time. I am interested in purchasing hardware cloth to dig from the shed wall - down a foot out a couple feed to prevent predators from digging in and under. Most things I have read recommend 19 gauge. But I am finding it nearly impossible to find 1/4 in, 19 gauge hardware cloth (especially in the lengths I am looking for 36 in by 50 ft). Does anyone have recommendations as to whether 19 gauge is really necessary for this purpose. Or is 1/4 in overkill? I am also hoping to keep the rodents to a minimum with smaller opening.
Thanks for sharing your advise,
Christine
