The American Beagler Forum

I am planning on building a small training pen. What type of wire is best and where can I get it. Will 2"x4" wire work. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

chicken wire works well

A grown cottontail CAN go through 2"X4" welded wire - I witnessed it myself. The rule of thumb is: If he can get his head though, his body will follow. As to whether he WOULD under normal circumstances, I don't know. I have been told that you can use the 2" X 4" as long as you put an 18" high strip of chicken wire along the bottom but I have never tried that. However, I would not go to the expense without seeing it in action first. In my pen, I used Red Brand 1 1/2 inch mesh and it works fine for adults but the very young rabbits can escape IF THEY WANT TO. That is where good habitat and supplying their needs comes in. I paid $80 per 150 ft. roll for the galvanized - the plastic-coated is quite a bit more but will last about twice as long. It think the 2"X2" twisted (non-climbing "dog wire") would do fine but I have not seen any in several years. "Chicken wire" will work but is easily broken into by preditors (unless "backed" by heavier wire - which puts you back to square one on cost) and will rust through quickly if it is not dipped in something like roof coating. Good luck!

whats the mimium size that a pen should be built?
i am only looking to set out 3-6 rabbits.
anthony