How do you build wire cages for poultry?

[MainelySeramas]

I would like info on how to build wire cages. Right now I am using dog crates. I need to make something a little bigger for my roos!

 

[Omran]

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Frame a little cage just from 2x2" lumber and then install the welded wire like they are a wall or somthing, look at this cage I build a while ago,

Omran

 

[ducks4you]

Thanks for posting this. I guess, since I used old rabbit cages--that I had to convert!!!--I never considering building. But, THIS way, I can make one the size that I want. I guess that's what this site does best.

 

[HappyHatch'en]

There are books available that can teach how to build wire cages...try some of the suppliers on the net....an all wire cage would be lighter than a wood framed...But if you are using them to travel on week ends to sell birds, than the wood IMO is the way to go.
I just love projects and building a cage can be fun.

 

[nhnanna]

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Frame a little cage just from 2x2" lumber and then install the welded wire like they are a wall or somthing, look at this cage I build a while ago,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_002.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_004.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_003.jpg

Omran

That is sooooooooo nice.
I just got some Lobster pots from CL that we are going to convert to cages for $5.00/each.

 

[Omran]

thank you nhnanna.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I made these with just wire and "J" clips
They are 30 X 30 X 24 , but can be made most any size.

They work great for the rabbits, and would be just as good for chickens

 

[MainelySeramas]

Thanks Omran! Thats a great design! That gives me a good start to what I want!
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Frame a little cage just from 2x2" lumber and then install the welded wire like they are a wall or somthing, look at this cage I build a while ago,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_002.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_004.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_003.jpg

Omran

 

[MainelySeramas]

Oh the lobster pots would make a great cage for traveling to shows and stocks!
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Frame a little cage just from 2x2" lumber and then install the welded wire like they are a wall or somthing, look at this cage I build a while ago,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_002.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_004.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/13683_chickens_hospital_003.jpg

Omran

That is sooooooooo nice.
I just got some Lobster pots from CL that we are going to convert to cages for $5.00/each.

 

[MainelySeramas]

This is what I want to do! What size wire and where do you find J-clips?
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