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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Bikerene on February 21, 2011, 03:48:53 pm

Title: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Bikerene on February 21, 2011, 03:48:53 pm

Can anyone recommend a source of galvanised steel mesh for a chicken run in Central Scotland?  I am obviously looking in the wrong places or asking for the wrong thing as I have had no luck in purchasing any so far! Many thanks.

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: shetlandpaul on February 21, 2011, 03:52:18 pm

have a look at some agri merchants you normaly get rabit wire and proper mesh.

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: bloomer on February 21, 2011, 04:03:17 pm

im in the midlands but it doesn't matter look around on ebay as there are some good deals on there certainly better than anything i could find locally retail even at feed places etc.

last year i bought about 200m of 4ft high in the end for various projects all in 25mm mesh and it was by far the cheapest place i could find.

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Daveravey on February 21, 2011, 04:16:46 pm

I have half a 50m roll lying in my hut if that's any use to you


Failing that ....  http://www.meshdirect.co.uk/Wire-Netting-25-mm-Holes-1-inch-c-15.html (http://www.meshdirect.co.uk/Wire-Netting-25-mm-Holes-1-inch-c-15.html)

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Bikerene on February 21, 2011, 07:41:17 pm

Hi Daveravey, many thanks for the offer!  Can I ask what size of galvanised mesh i.e. half inch and also what height?

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: meebh on February 21, 2011, 09:36:28 pm

we got great bonded mesh from ebay!! definately the cheapest for a large roll of 5ft high  well worth a look  :wave:

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Daveravey on February 22, 2011, 11:20:28 am

Quote from: Bikerene on February 21, 2011, 07:41:17 pm

Hi Daveravey, many thanks for the offer!  Can I ask what size of galvanised mesh i.e. half inch and also what height?

It's 900 high x 31mm

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Bikerene on February 23, 2011, 07:31:02 pm

Thanks Daveravey, sorry for the delay in reply.  I have been given some locally but thank you so much for your very kind offer, it is very much appreciated!

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: dazarooney on March 15, 2011, 11:19:17 am

Bikerene, if you're still after some you could try some from Cadisch, see the link below:

wire mesh (http://www.perforated-wire-mesh.com/welded-wire-mesh.asp)

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: princesspiggy on March 15, 2011, 05:52:35 pm

try agricultural stores for 50 m rolls, its still expensive, it took us years to realise they sold it, spent a fortune at b&q! plus our 2 farm stores have 2 different grades for very different prices.
best bargain was from farmers mart auction, some was used, some still wrapped and still cheap.

Title: Re: Mesh for run in Central Scotland
Post by: Bikerene on March 15, 2011, 08:23:27 pm

Thank you everyone for your replies, all sorted now and all going well the hens should be arriving on Friday - wish me luck!