MaterialHexagonal Wire Netting is made from low-carbon steel, often galvanized or PVC-coated. Poultry Netting and Chicken Wire are made from galvanized steel or SS, sometimes with PVC coating.Weaving MethodThey all have a strong, flexible hexagonal pattern. Poultry Netting stops small animals from escaping or predators from entering, while Chicken Wire contains chickens.Mesh SizeHexagonal Wire Netting comes in mesh sizes from 1/2 inch to 4 inches. Poultry Netting typically has 1-inch or 2-inch mesh, while Chicken Wire usually has a 1-inch mesh.Wire DiameterHexagonal Wire Netting has a wire diameter of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm. Poultry Netting is 0.7 mm to 1.2 mm, and Chicken Wire is 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm.ApplicationsHexagonal Wire Netting is used for fencing and plaster reinforcement. Poultry Netting encloses small animals in coops and hutches. Chicken Wire is for chicken coops, small animal pens, garden fencing.