Are you planning to build a hutch for your rabbits or guinea pigs? Fencing off the run for your chickens to protect them from martens and foxes? Or to secure the roots of your roses or fruit trees against voracious voles? Rabbit wire, which is available in different mesh sizes and wire thicknesses, is very suitable for all these purposes. In our guide you will find out what and how you can use rabbit wire.
Rabbit wire is not only used in the construction of rabbit hutches
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This rabbit wire from the Herscheid-based company GAH Alberts - one of the market leaders in this segment - is not only available in the specified length of ten meters and a width of 50 centimeters, but also in other dimensions and with other mesh sizes and wire thicknesses. You can also purchase a version coated with green plastic instead of a galvanized wire mesh. This is how you find the quality you need for your purposes.
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Aquagart also impresses with its rabbit wire, which comes in a standard size with 0.8 millimeter wire thickness, a mesh size of 13 x 13 centimeters and a roll length of 20 meters. The height can be selected between 50 or 100 centimetres. You can cut the roll material as required, bend it into the desired shape and use it for many purposes. This fine-meshed wire is very well suited as a plant and tree protection, for example against voles. The product is galvanized and encased in green PVC for further protection from the elements.
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purpose of use
Hare wire is an extremely versatile wire mesh, which is characterized by the typical hexagonal shape of its meshes. It is therefore a wire mesh (14.99€) which is available in many different wire sizes and mesh sizes. Which one you choose depends on the intended use: whether you want to build a rabbit hutch or a chicken run, erect a barrier against voles or protect the roots of your fruit trees. For voles, for example, you should select a wire that is as close-meshed as possible, while for martens you should select as strong a wire as possible.
mesh size
Rabbit wire is usually sold in very different mesh sizes between 13 millimeters (very fine) and 75 millimeters (very coarse). The gradations in between are very small, so that you can find the right material for every purpose. To protect against voles and other rodents, you should choose a mesh that is as fine as possible. A rather fine net is also suitable for the rabbit hutch to protect against martens. For the chicken run, however, you can choose a coarser width, whereby the chickens should of course not be able to put their heads through - the curious poultry like to get themselves into trouble in this way.
Wire strength
Rabbit wire differs not only in the mesh size, but also in the strength of the individual wires. Thicknesses between 0.6 millimeters (very fine) and 1.6 millimeters (very strong) in several gradations are common. For rabbits, martens and other rodents, you should choose wire that is as thick as possible so that they cannot bite through it. For plant protection against voles, on the other hand, you should choose a finer thickness so that the roots are not restricted in their growth.
width and length
Rabbit wire is usually sold in rolls, by the meter or cut to size. Depending on the provider, the roll width can be selected between 30 centimeters and four meters. Not every length and width is offered by every manufacturer, so you sometimes have to search a little longer for special sizes. When planning the required length and width, also bear in mind that the rabbit wire is sometimes kinked when it is attached and you should therefore add at least ten centimeters to each side.
coating or galvanizing
To protect against corrosion - which inevitably occurs due to weather influences such as moisture, solar radiation, heat or cold - the rabbit wire should be hot-dip galvanized. You can also opt for a plastic-coated material. However, this is not suitable for stables or runs, as rabbits and other rodents like to nibble on it and could develop stomach problems as a result. Instead, the wire mesh coated with green plastic is well suited for the garden, as it is less noticeable there.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is rabbit wire?
Hare wire is a hexagonal wire mesh, which is available in different wire thicknesses and mesh sizes. The product is known by many names and is also sold under the names rabbit grid, rabbit wire, chicken wire or grid, rabbit fence or hexagon mesh. The multitude of names shows how versatile this wire mesh can be used.
What can you use rabbit wire for?
The possible uses are just as varied as its designations. Of course, rabbit wire can be used to build cages and runs for small animals (e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, etc.) and chickens. Furthermore, a barrier made of this material keeps voles away from roots (e.g. as root cages or under raised beds) and martens from car engines. Finally, rabbit wire can also be used for handicrafts.
Which wire keeps martens away?
Rabbit wire is not only used to keep pet rabbits from escaping. The material is also suitable as a protective grid against martens - which also like to attack poultry such as chickens, pigeons or ducks. Some troubled car owners also protect the engine compartment of their car with it so that the animals can no longer get to the cables and hoses. Against martens, choose a mesh with a maximum mesh size of 13 millimeters and a wire thickness of at least 1.2 millimeters so that the sharp teeth cannot bite a hole.
Which wire is suitable as a barrier against voles?
Rabbit wire is also excellent as a root protection against voles. Stretch it on a frame and place it in the raised bed so that the rodents cannot get in. You can also use it as a root cage for newly planted trees or shrubs by encasing each rootstock individually. The wire should not be too strong, so that the roots still have room to grow. The optimal mesh size is a maximum of 13 millimeters.
How often do you have to replace the rabbit wire?
Even if the rabbit wire is galvanized or has a plastic coating, it will still start to corrode after two years at the latest in the ground. This is perfectly normal, as moisture and other weather conditions will attack even the best materials. Therefore, the wire should be replaced after about two to three years. On the other hand, it lasts much longer indoors.
What is the best way to attach rabbit wire?
The rabbit wire can be easily attached, for example with binding wire or staples. It is also possible to staple onto a base (e.g. wood). Build a sturdy frame out of wooden slats, lay the wire mesh on top and fold over the edges on the sides. Now all you have to do is staple or staple them in place.
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Binding wire / winding wire
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