You don’t have to be a farmer to appreciate the versatility of chicken wire. This mesh fencing is the go-to netting choice for chicken coops because it’s relatively easy to cut and super cheap — like you can get 32 feet for $20.
But don’t let chicken wire’s low price and low-profile utility fool you. This unassuming wire comes in all sorts of gauges and styles, making it the perfect material to tackle garden and decor projects alike.
Start thinking outside the coop with these inventive uses for chicken wire.
26 Creative Ways to Use Chicken Wire
Whether you take chicken wire outdoors or use it inside to pull off the farmhouse vibe, picking up a roll of chicken wire at the hardware store is never a bad idea. Here are 26 ways to use chicken wire.
- Privacy screen
- Vertical gardening
- DIY yard sculptures
- Pest control
- Concrete reinforcement
- Compost or waste bin
- bird feeder
- Chicken wire baskets
- Jar or glass cozies
- Kitchen or pantry cupboards
- Chicken wire frames
- Chicken wire sconce or lampshade
- Magazine rack
- Firewood storage
- Chicken wire cloche
- Chicken wire shelves
- Treetop star
- Holiday wreaths
- Holiday card display
- Christmas trees
- Lighted Christmas balls
- Chicken wire pumpkins
- Chicken wire ghosts
- Jewelry organizer
- Chicken wire terrariums
- Papier-mache projects
How to Use Chicken Wire in the Garden and Outdoors
Snag a spool of chicken wire to use as netting, and you’ll find yourself using it in all sorts of outdoor spaces.
1. Privacy Screen
Urban neighborhoods with postage-stamp backyards make privacy a challenge. Create a screen to discourage prying eyes with 2x4s and some chicken wire. You can even coax vines or other trailing plants to grow up the gaps to create your own backyard oasis and block your neighbor’s view.
Looking to spruce up an outdoor space? Here are the details on how to do it with a $100 budget.
2. Vertical Gardening
Balcony or patio gardening is a challenge, but chicken wire can help plants grow…
