Chicken Wire – Galvanised & PVC Coated Chicken Wire Mesh Rolls, Hexagonal Wire Netting Fencing for Poultry, Runs & Gardens

Galvanised & PVC-Coated Chicken Wire Mesh

Rackerman chicken wire is a versatile galvanised wire mesh trusted for poultry runs, garden protection and pest control. Our chicken wire mesh is woven from rust-resistant galvanised steel in a strong hexagonal pattern, so it is light to handle yet tough enough to keep birds in and foxes, rabbits and rats out. Available galvanised or green PVC-coated, in heights from 2ft to 6ft and supplied in 50-metre rolls, it is the go-to chicken wire fence for keepers, growers and smallholders across the UK.

Chicken wire (hexagonal wire netting) is manufactured to BS EN 10223-2 from galvanised mild steel for a long outdoor life. The smaller the mesh and the lower the wire gauge number, the stronger and more exclusion-proof the netting — so match the aperture to the job rather than buying on price alone.

Choosing Your Mesh Size

Galvanised or PVC-coated: bare galvanised is the workhorse finish, while green PVC-coated chicken wire adds extra weather protection and blends into garden settings. Rabbit-proofing? For burrowing rabbits, choose our dedicated 31mm rabbit fencing range.

Typical Uses for Chicken Wire

Chicken wire is used for chicken coops and poultry runs, pest exclusion, aviary and pet enclosures, fruit cage and vegetable protection, tree guards, render and plaster backing, and craft work. The fine 13mm grade doubles as effective rodent and small-bird exclusion around buildings and stores.

Rigid Alternative — Welded Mesh Panels

Soft chicken wire is fine for temporary runs and pest exclusion, but for permanent enclosures, secure runs and long-life garden fencing consider a rigid welded panel. Our galvanised welded mesh panels come in 25mm, 50mm and 75x25mm holes across 6ft x 3ft, 6ft x 4ft and 8ft x 4ft sheets — much harder for foxes and rats to defeat than woven wire. For a garden-friendly finish, see our green PVC coated welded mesh panels or black PVC coated welded mesh panels.

Specification

Cut to Size & Quantities

Sold per 50m roll; cut easily on site with wire snips. Fix to timber with galvanised staples or to posts with cable ties and line wire. Overlap roll ends and lace them so there is no gap for predators or pests.

Delivery

Dispatched on a fast UK mainland service. Rolls ship boxed or parcelled; large multi-roll orders may go on a pallet (kerbside). Highlands and offshore postcodes — contact us for a delivery quote before ordering.