Chicken wire, rabbit wire and poultry netting are all common names for the fine, bendable wire with hexagonal gaps popular for fencing, reinforcing stucco, building animal cages or creating parade floats. Available with gaps of ½ inch, 1 inch or 2 inch, chicken wire can be found in wire gauges ranging from 19 to 22 in hardware and farming supply stores. By following the directions below, you will be able to install a simple chicken wire fence that will be effective for containing small animals or for keeping them out of your garden.
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