Weld mesh, chain link or other for dog run.

223vmax

Any opinions or thoughts on weld mesh, chain link or other material for dog run?

stoeger

I used
8x4 2"GALV Weld mesh and 25mil box iron good stuff can't remember what i paid but its not cheap

strangles

stoeger wrote: »

I used
8x4 2"GALV Weld mesh and 25mil box iron good stuff can't remember what i paid but its not cheap

+ 1 on above,good fekin stuff

blackpearl

2x2weld mesh the stuf that comes on the roll fixed to 1x1 galv box with penny washers and screws.

223vmax

blackpearl wrote: »

2x2weld mesh the stuf that comes on the roll fixed to 1x1 galv box with penny washers and screws.

I thought the weld mesh that came on a roll may have been a bit light.

stoeger

223vmax wrote: »

I thought the weld mesh that came on a roll may have been a bit light.

It is too light iv seen dogs pull it and it won't last long my run is built 11years and still good and strong best get in 8x4 sheets

Snakezilla

I have 1.5x1.5 inch weld mesh on the front of mine. I do a lot of nixers with metal (welding etc) so knocked up a door frame from some angle and sections for the weld mesh panels. The pen is done and finished forever now ! Do it right the first time

luvhuntin

I personally would use weld mesh. Ive tried chain link and builders fencing on the springers and they managed to chew put of both.

EPointer=Birdss

The green security fencing is the best stuff out there for dog runs. Galv & coated. Not cheap but is a lifetime job. Looks neat also. Hav done all the DIY options thru the years & settled on this.

renandstimpy

I would use 1.5 inch weld mesh ... i have 2inch weld mesh and my miniture jack russel nearly got through it ... lucky got away with small scrap on nose ... a buddy of mines king charles lost an eye years ago with the security fencing that goes straight up ... he put his head through and when he pulled it back lost his eye .Whatever you use make sure its small enough squares to avoid all this for type of dog you have .

deeksofdoom

My springer went through the chain-link like it was tissue paper had to reinforce the bottom of the run with 2 inch weld mesh.

shotie

+1 to the weld mesh have it on my runs, mine are made from 1" box iron with weld mesh welded to the box get the ones with the smallest holes if ya can as said above the chain link isnt really any good as the dogs will chew trough it and after a while it will sag .only prob with the weld mesh weather its a roll or 8x4 sheets it fckn dear to buy but will last a life time.better to do it right then have to do a heap of repair jobs down the line that will cost ya more money.

blackpearl

I have used the roll weld mesh it is galv and I don't no what kind of dogs some people are on about that will pull it down.its not lions you are putting in the pen if the frame is made right a hippo would not move it.

deeksofdoom

blackpearl wrote: »

I have used the roll weld mesh it is galv and I don't no what kind of dogs some people are on about that will pull it down.its not lions you are putting in the pen if the frame is made right a hippo would not move it.

We're discussing good hunting dogs, not Bichon Frieze.:P

blackpearl

what about red setters and I am not talking about the ones that have to be groomed every day .

wirehairmax

blackpearl wrote: »

I have used the roll weld mesh it is galv and I don't no what kind of dogs some people are on about that will pull it down.its not lions you are putting in the pen if the frame is made right a hippo would not move it.

You've never had a gwp have you?
And if he wasn't going over it he was going through it. I put chain link fencing all around the pen and he used to bulldoze through it. The only thing that worked for me was vertical steel bars welded into a frame so was anti climb.
Believe me, a few hundred spent now is better than paying a farmer for sheep, or paying some motorist thousands for damage as well as potential vets bills for injuries to the dog itself.

wirehairmax

blackpearl wrote: »

what about red setters and I am not talking about the ones that have to be groomed every day .

I have a red setter now and I don't take any chances. If he got out, god knows what would happen? They have natural hunting and roaming instincts and would chase anything that moves so he's safer behind bars and I get peace of mind.

deeksofdoom

blackpearl wrote: »

what about red setters and I am not talking about the ones that have to be groomed every day .

Must be something wrong with your dog to say he's not busting to get out of the run.

EPointer=Birdss

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Must be something wrong with your dog to say he's not busting to get out of the run.

Why so?

deeksofdoom

EPointer=Birdss wrote: »

Why so?

Just rattling his chainlink fence.:p

EPointer=Birdss

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Just rattling his chainlink fence.:p

blackpearl

deekssofdoom just to let you know yes their is something wrong with my dogs its what you call been tired they are hunted 4 days a week and iam hunting 35 years and have shot more birds over my dogs than you can only dream about so the likes of some rookey coming on here and saying their must be something wrong with my dog .most dogs I know that are trying to break out of their runs are bored because they don't get out from one end of the week to the other only to go hunting.

deeksofdoom

blackpearl wrote: »

deekssofdoom just to let you know yes their is something wrong with my dogs its what you call been tired they are hunted 4 days a week and iam hunting 35 years and have shot more birds over my dogs than you can only dream about so the likes of some rookey coming on here and saying their must be something wrong with my dog .most dogs I know that are trying to break out of their runs are bored because they don't get out from one end of the week to the other only to go hunting.

Thanks for clearing that up, are you not going a bit to hard on your dogs?

Seems a bit harsh to be hunting 35 year old dogs 4 times a week.

blackpearl

all right good one, the weld mesh I am talking about is the same as the 8 by 4 sheets you can buy but you can also buy it on the roll in heavy gauge and galvo finished in 25 meter rolls .

Cork Rebel

I had a 2x2 inch welded mesh dog run with a dog box in each run for the dogs.

I recently built block kennels with outdoor runs made up of the mesh.

In my opinion the block kennels are far superior and provide better housing for the dogs.

There is some difference in their condition since they have been housed in the new kennels.

If you have the money and time, I would recommend building the block kennels from the start.

blackpearl

have to agree block is the best job .

TriggerPL

EPointer=Birdss wrote: »

The green security fencing is the best stuff out there for dog runs. Galv & coated. Not cheap but is a lifetime job. Looks neat also. Hav done all the DIY options thru the years & settled on this.

I used it on my pen it nearly finish now put a roof on it and 2 stand waiting to be finish for the dog house then il post up some right pics . Pen had cattle drinkers piped in to it to

EPointer=Birdss

TriggerPL wrote: »

I used it on my pen it nearly finish now put a roof on it and 2 stand waiting to be finish for the dog house then il post up some right pics . Pen had cattle drinkers piped in to it to

Was toying with auto cattle drinkers. Decided not to as they can get scummy with algae & block & if I didn't have to check em I'd forget to. Went with the hanging trough with water beside it. All winter it gathers enough rain water which they seem to prefer also. Easy clean & holds loads.
Have added green mesh to the gates since this photo also

TriggerPL

I have the drinker off the ground and done some research from lads that have them said he just needs to clean them every couple of months or that .

Il see how it goes ,

Did you get calling that man

EPointer=Birdss

TriggerPL wrote: »

I have the drinker off the ground and done some research from lads that have them said he just needs to clean them every couple of months or that .

Il see how it goes ,

Did you get calling that man

Ah ya that's it. I've raised the food bowls since 2.

I did ya sound. All good so far. Will let you know how it works out

blackpearl

top class pens epointer well finshed .