Chicken wire fencing in Exeter
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Chicken wire fencing in Exeter. Poultry runs, rabbit protection, garden enclosures built to keep animals safe.
Need a Proper Poultry Run or Animal Enclosure?
Getting chicken wire or animal fencing right means the difference between secure birds and a fox's free lunch. It's not just about stapling wire to posts - you need to think about predators digging under, climbing over, and tearing through weak points.
💡 Pro tip: Foxes are clever bastards. They'll dig under, tear through chicken wire, and find any weak spot. If you're keeping poultry, use welded mesh for at least the bottom metre and bury wire at ground level. Chicken wire on its own isn't fox-proof.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Wire buried 30cm with outward turn | Wire ends at ground level (foxes dig under) |
| Welded mesh where predators can reach | Chicken wire only (foxes tear through it) |
| Tight, properly tensioned wire | Saggy wire with gaps and weak spots |
| Secure gate with proper latch | Gate that doesn't close properly |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Planning | Work out layout, height, gate position, predator protection |
| Posts | Set corner posts and straining posts properly |
| Wire | Fit and tension wire, bury at ground level, secure firmly |
| Gate | Hang gate so it actually closes and latches |
📦 You're Left With
- Secure enclosure for poultry or animals
- Wire buried to stop digging predators
- Properly tensioned wire that won't sag
- Gate that works and latches securely
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small rabbit hutch surround | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Medium chicken run (3x3m) | Half day | Quote |
| Large poultry enclosure | Full day+ | Quote |
£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Wire, posts and materials extra. Each job's different so best to quote on site.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Chicken or duck run - Secure enclosure for poultry
✅ Rabbit protection - Stop rabbits getting into veg beds
✅ Small animal enclosure - Guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks
✅ Garden protection - Keep dogs in or wildlife out
Why Choose Us for Chicken wire fencing in Exeter?
Keeps poultry in, predators out
Buried wire stops digging animals
Properly tensioned and secure
Fox-proof when done properly
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Visit
Come and look at what you need, work out the best layout, and give you a proper quote. Each job's different so I need to see it.
Step 2: Build the Run
Set the posts, fit the wire with proper tension, bury it at ground level, fit the gate. All the fiddly stuff that makes it actually secure.
Step 3: Walk Through
Show you how it all works, where the weak points are (if any), and what to keep an eye on. Make sure you're happy before I leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is a bigger job than it looks, but if you're determined:
🔧 What you'll need
- Fence posts (treated timber)
- Welded mesh and/or chicken wire
- Fencing staples or wire clips
- Post hole digger or spade
- Wire cutters and pliers
📐 How to do it
- Set corner posts really solidly - these take all the tension
- Dig a trench around the perimeter before fitting wire
- Fit welded mesh on the bottom half, chicken wire on top if needed
- Tension the wire as you go, don't just staple it saggy
- Bury wire 30cm deep, bend it outwards at the bottom
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not burying wire deep enough (foxes dig under easily)
- Using chicken wire only (not predator-proof)
- Corner posts not solid (whole fence sags)
- Not tensioning wire properly before fixing
💡 Pro trick: When you bury the wire, bend it outwards at the bottom like an L-shape lying flat. Foxes dig down, hit the wire, and can't get past it. Just going straight down doesn't work - they dig alongside it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🦊 Predator reality check: Devon has foxes everywhere, even in Exeter. If you're keeping chickens or ducks, assume a fox will try eventually. Wire buried at ground level and welded mesh are essential. I've seen too many sad customers who skimped on this.
Combine with:
- Gate installation (decent gate for your run)
- Fence post replacement (solid posts for the corners)
- Trellis installation (roof cover for the run)
Related services:
- Garden gate repair (if your run needs a new gate)
- Fence post replacement (corner posts need to be solid)
- Close board fencing (solid fencing around the perimeter)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between chicken wire and welded mesh?
Chicken wire is the twisted hexagonal stuff - cheap and fine for chickens, but foxes can tear it. Welded mesh is square grid wire with joints welded - much stronger and better for anything that needs to be predator-proof. I usually recommend welded mesh for the bottom half at least.
Do you bury wire to stop foxes digging under?
Absolutely, that's essential if you want it fox-proof. I dig a trench, run the wire down about 30cm and bend it outwards at the bottom before backfilling. Foxes dig down and hit the wire, then give up. Without this, they'll be under your fence in no time.
Can you build a full chicken run or just do the fencing?
I can do the whole run - frame, wire, gate, roof if you want. Or just add wire to a frame you've built. Most people want the whole thing done properly, especially the corners and gate which are the tricky bits.
What height do you recommend for chickens?
Depends on the breed. Standard chickens need about 1.5-1.8m if you don't want them flying out. Heavier breeds can't fly much so you can get away with lower. If you're covering the top anyway, then 1.2m sides are fine. I'll advise based on what you've got.
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