Cages come in different shapes, sizes and names all depending on the type of animal that it is supposed to hold. They also have varying requirements on what materials to use for each. One of the most popular materials used in animal domestication would have to be chicken wire mesh. It is called such because it has been initially used for, yep, you guessed it, chickens. Chicken cages or coops were surrounded with chicken wire mesh to keep the chickens in one place without having to cut out their oxygen source and for hygienic maintenance of the coops, too. But what is a chicken wire mesh exactly? Basically these are stainless steel wires manipulated to form a sheet or mesh that are often characterized by their hexagon-like patterns.
But aside from functioning as a means to keep chickens and other livestock in, chicken wire mesh has also a lot of potential to be used in other areas as well. In fact, listed below is a couple of fun and creative ways to see chicken wire mesh from a whole new different angle:
Landscape Décor
Chicken wire mesh is often used into containers for ornamental plants that can be hung around the garden. They are also used to protect baby plants from getting run over or damaged by providing as a protective cover. They can also be shaped into molders for bushes to take on a specific form.
Laundry Baskets
If you are tired of your laundry baskets at home because you can’t seem to spend enough money on durable ones that can last for more than a year, then try on a cheaper alternative by using chicken wire mesh. Not only is it cheap and durable, you can also add in a couple of spins to make it more personal. You wouldn’t have to worry about them bearing holes either.
Light Fixtures
Throwing a party and need to impress some guests? Wow them with your out-of-this-world décor with cheap and creative materials you can find inside your garage. Use chicken wire mesh on your light fixtures. Throw in some old jars and a candle and hang around your porch or your backyard and it will definitely bring out a homey feel to your occasion.
Key Rack
Okay, let’s face it: we always forget where our keys are right at the most important times- when we most need them. So fashion your own key rack from cheap chicken wire mesh and maybe some pieces of wood and paint that you can hang inside your house. You can also use it to hang your kids’ school IDs, reminders and whatnots. It’s getting organized without spending cash.