A practical starting point for buyers who need a mesh specification that production, quality, and installation teams can all work from.
Chicken poultry wire is one of the most practical materials for enclosing poultry, separating pens and protecting garden areas. Its hexagonal openings, light weight and flexibility make it easy to form around timber or metal frames. However, products that look similar can perform very differently. Mesh opening, wire diameter, material, coating and twist pattern all affect handling, corrosion resistance, service life and cost.
This guide explains what chicken poultry wire is, how it differs from other poultry fencing, and what buyers should specify before requesting a quotation. If you already know your requirements, view Horizon Metal’s hexagonal wire mesh range or send us your project details for a custom recommendation.
What Is Chicken Poultry Wire?
Chicken poultry wire is a light wire netting made by twisting wires into a continuous hexagonal pattern. In the market, it is also called chicken wire, poultry wire, poultry netting or hexagonal wire mesh. It is normally supplied in rolls and is commonly made from galvanized steel, PVC-coated galvanized steel or stainless steel.
The twisted construction gives the mesh more flexibility than a rigid welded panel. Installers can cut, bend and fasten it around chicken runs, poultry houses, plant beds, insulation and curved frames. Open mesh also allows light, visibility and ventilation to pass through.
Chicken wire” usually means flexible metal hexagonal netting. “Poultry netting” is sometimes used as an exact synonym, but it can also describe a broader group of products, including plastic netting, welded wire mesh and electrified poultry fencing. For a clear quotation, buyers should describe the material and construction rather than relying on the product name alone.
Chicken Wire vs. Poultry Netting: Are They the Same?
They can be the same, but not in every supplier’s catalog.
If a product is described as galvanized poultry netting with twisted hexagonal openings, it is generally the same type of product as chicken wire. If the description only says “poultry netting,” confirm whether it is metal or plastic, twisted or welded, and permanent or movable.