Best Wire Mesh for Poultry Farming

GI Hexagonal Wire Mesh (also called chicken wire or murgi jali) is the standard product for poultry enclosures. Use 1" aperture, 20 gauge for broiler farms and general poultry. Use 3/4" aperture, 22 gauge for chick brooders and smaller birds. Use 1.5" or 2" aperture, 19 gauge for outer boundary fencing of large poultry farms. Hot-dip galvanized finish is essential - it resists ammonia vapour from droppings and lasts 3-5 years. PVC coated hexagonal mesh lasts significantly longer (6-8 years) in high-ammonia environments and is worth the extra cost for permanent structures.