Chicken wire is a mesh netting with hexagonal holes (squares) and is made from hot-dip galvanized wire. It is the most ideal and economical solution for most simple constructions, as the mesh combines quality due to the galvanization and the small mesh size it has.

The main use of chicken wire is for the construction of chicken coops and cages for birds and small animals. It is also used as a means of protecting various spaces and gardens from cats, rodents, and snakes, as well as being used in decorative constructions.