Chicken Wire?

[Snodja]

My husband is going to be making a garden run for our 2 guineas and I've heard that you shouldn't use normal hexagonal chicken wire for guinea pigs as it's not safe. Does anyone know why?

 

[crazyaboutcavys]

they can fit there heads through and get stuck

 

[Snodja]

I was thinking of the small stuff where the holes are only a couple of cms, is that ok to use?

 

[crazyaboutcavys]

ooh id expect so:{

 

[biscandmatt]

if they are going to be supervised at all times then it should be ok, but a fox/dog/cat can get through it so not safe in that way.

 

[Lisajazz]

If they bite the wire they can get nasty cuts on chicken wire, their fur gets caught in it too and some guineas have hurt their ears. I would really stay away from it and get the welded wire.

 

[Charl]

Remember weasels are small so they can get through the chicken wire easily :{ .Watch out!