Instructions / Assembly

How to Install a Chicken Wire

Fence

By Z AC H L AZ ZAR IUpdated J UL Y 17 , 20 17

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Build a wooden frame for an enclosed chicken run.

Image Credit: Dennis Van Duren/iStock/Getty Images

Chicken wire fencing is a flexible building material that has multiple

installation options. The fencing requires fence posts or a frame to

provide support and hold the fencing in place. Chicken wire typically is

used for outdoor livestock containment and protection from predators.

Installation requires basic tools and the ability to perform manual labor.

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How to Install a Chicken Wire Fence By Z AC H L AZ ZA RI Updated J UL Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 • • • • • • Build a wooden frame for an enclosed chicken run. Image Credit: Dennis Van Duren/iStock/Getty Images Chicken wire fencing is a flexible building material that has multiple installation options. The fencing requires fence posts or a frame to provide support and hold the fencing in place. Chicken wire typically is used for outdoor livestock containment and protection from predators.
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Setting Posts and Building Frames Set your fence posts or build a frame before installing the wire. Set fence posts no more than 10 feet apart. Longer distances decrease the ability to hold adequate tension. Use wooden fence posts or frames to allow for easy staple installation. Metal T-posts are an option but they offer limited height options and attachment is difficult. Frames are ideal for chickens and livestock in areas with risk of predators.
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Proper installation is a two-person job. Chicken wire is too soft for wire stretchers; pulling it by hand is the best method of installation. Align one edge of the wire with your first fence post or the edge of the frame. Hammer poultry staples into the top, center and bottom of the fence. Use a staple gun to secure the area between the poultry staples. Have your partner hand stretch the wire to the next section while you secure the fence in the same manner.