Outdoor run mesh

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Hi, we're on the lookout for an outdoor run to use on grass and I wonder what sort of mesh size/gap you recommend/use? I've seen one with 2 inch by 2 inch size mesh designed for bunnies but wonder if that is too large for guineas. I like the look of the ark type runs too but wonder whether they would fill up quickly with food and tunnels etc. Our two guineas are 13 weeks old...I'm not sure how quickly they reach full size - I assume that makes a difference to the mesh size?
 
I got some mesh from B&Q the other day to make a run they do two sizes about 5cm by 2cm or 1cm by 1cm.
After chatting to a member of staff he recommended the square holes approx 1cm by 1cm in his experience he said that his piggies can chew the mesh if the holes are too big.

They sold it on the roll or in sheets, my other half is putting the frame together and using a staple gun to hold the mesh on. And a tounge and groove section for shelter. Hope to have some pics when it is finished.
 
I think they grow pretty fast! Do you mean the ark ones with houses at either end? If i was making one of those, i think i'd make it larger than the ones they have in pet shops...they seem pretty tiny! (like you said, they would get full up with toys quite easily).

I wanted to have the biggest area possible for mine to get a good run around, and 6 x 6 ft was as much as we could fit! I know a lot of people have 4 x 6ft, i'm not sure what people think about that size?

I always give them lots of hide-aways, & cover the top of the run with a sheet (to keep the sun off them)

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Hi, thanks for the replies and the ideas. Was the B&Q mesh galvanised and was it expensive?
 
it is galvanised but a little expensive was £3.97 a sheet or £20 a roll, we had wood and tongue and groove in the shed already so just paid for the mesh. Cheaper than P@H and bigger!
 
A friend is making me a new run for the summer for the mesh we brought it from wilkinsons it was half price last September. I am having one 4ft by 6ft. It is going in the shady spot behind the shed. The run I had last summer will be too small now they are fully grown plus they will have boyfriend joining them.
 
That run sounds great - we have a Wilkinsons nearby - closer than B&Q -but I didn't realise they did mesh - will have a look out for it; thanks.
 
Have just managed to get to Wilkinsons and found some galvanised mesh - bought just one roll to check the size/quantity we will need with other half but expect to be going back for more tomorrow. Only thing I wondered is that it is not coated, but then neither is their hutch mesh. Mesh gap is about 1cm square. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
I beleive Wickes are selling rolls at half price at 7.99 which is good if you can find them !
 
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