Instructions / Assembly

How to Install a Poultry Netting
Overview
Chicken fence is a very versatile product, used for a range of purposes from chicken coops to
plant supports to framing for parade floats and stucco walls. Chicken fencing is often sold
under the name poultry wire or poultry netting and is very flexible, yet strong. Because it has
small enough holes to keep out rodents and other garden pests, chicken mesh is very useful
for garden fencing and vegetable plant supports.
Step 1
Build an appropriate frame for whatever purpose you are using your chicken fencing. It is
easiest to attach chicken netting to wood, so if possible, use that for your framing. If you are
building a fence, metal posts are more common because of their ease of use, strength and
endurance.
Step 2
Put on work gloves, unroll 3 or 4 feet of wire and fold the last 3 inches of wire over, making a
smooth ending surface with no wires hanging out. If necessary, twist or bend individual wires
to get them out of the way. Chicken wire mesh is small, thin wire and is very sharp so use
extra care when doing this and be sure to wear gloves.
Step 3
Attach the chicken netting to a good starting point in your frame or fence. To attach it to
wood, use the staple gun or fencing staples and run them along the edge of the it, about
every 6 inches. If using it as fencing, attach the end of the chicken fence to the fence using 6-
to 8-inch wire pieces that you have cut from the spool, wrap them around the fence post,
through the pre drilled holes in the post and around the chicken wire netting. Twist the ends of
the wire at least six times until it is tight around the chicken mesh fencing, then bend in the
ends to avoid catching on clothing.
Step 4
Unroll enough chicken fence to move to the next part in your frame or to the next fence post.
Slide your fingers (with gloves on) into the holes in the center point of the chicken mesh
fencing, just past the next fence post, and pull it firmly to stretch the chicken fencing across
the open area. Attach the Hex wire to this part of the frame or post using the staples or wire
pieces. Move your hands down to the edge of the it and stretch the wire again by pulling away
from the center and away from the previous fence post. Attach that section of chicken wire to
the post. Continue this process until that fence post or piece of frame is complete, stretching
the hex wire netting and attaching it to your frame.
Step 5
Continue attaching the wire to the remaining pieces until you reach the last section. Cut
the chicken wire to the desired length plus an additional 3 or 4 inches. Bend over the end of