Instructions / Assembly

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. The box style
frame allows for wire on all sides to enclose the animals.
Trenching for Security
Dig a trench for the wire along your fence. Dogs and wild animals will
dig under a fence to reach livestock. Trench at a depth of 1 foot
between fence posts. Pour a layer of concrete in the trench for
additional security against digging. Do not pour the concrete until the
fence is installed and functional.
Wire Height Standards
Determine the height you desire before installing the wire. Wooden
frames may require custom heights to fit your design. Measure and cut
with wire cutters to fit your frame. Use a height of 6 feet for fenced
areas. Chicken wire is available in 6-foot rolls. You will lose a small
amount of height by burying the wire but few chickens will fly over a 5-
foot fence. Plan for roughly 4 square feet of area per bird when
designing your chicken run.
Stretching and Installation