What size mesh/cubby backing
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01/19/18 05:23 PM
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That's about the jist of it.
When building cages and cubbys what size and guage mesh do you use to keep coons fron reaching through, and or, tearing it up.?
Thank you in advance.
Scott
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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01/19/18 06:33 PM
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The wood cubbies I made I used 1/4 hardware cloth on the one end cause that's what I had on hand. don't know if right or wrong or if it make much difference.
Saw your other thread. I built wood cubbies in both sizes to see if it makes any difference. I have only got a opossum in the smaller size.
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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01/19/18 07:25 PM
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I used any size mess available on my boxes, to get air circulation thru them, but prefer 1" mess so birds can work on the bait at back of the box. Bird activity is another attraction that draws in many animals due to curiousity.
The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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Correct me if I am wrong but wont a coon be able to reach in and through the 1x1.?
Maybe I should have asked what the LARGEST mesh that coons will not be able to reach through.?
Scott
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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01/19/18 08:31 PM
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Saw your other thread. I built wood cubbies in both sizes to see if it makes any difference. I have only got a opossum in the smaller size. [/quot
Thank you, I will take that into account.
Scott
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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01/19/18 10:57 PM
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1/2 by 1/2 would be largest I’d use if bait is next to screen.
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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Thank you. What gauge would you use if you could choose.?
Scott
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Re: What size mesh/cubby backing
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I use 1/4 x 1/4 18 gauge hardware cloth on my mink boxes and on larger boxes I use 1/2 x 1 14 gauge. Thank you for giving me that "gauge" number, and for the response in general.
Scott
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