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Need 3/8" mesh for rodent rack.

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Built a bunch of feeder racks and my mice are getting out of the mesh I used. I used 1/2" mesh. I have looked around and can not find anything between that and 1/4" mesh which is too small for the mice to be able to feed from. Anyone know where I can order something that will work? Thinking a 3/8"

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Roger Prows
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Actually 1/4" works fine with mice. I was in the same boat when I built my racks and didn't believe 1/4 was large enough but I've had the racks up for nearly 2 years and have had no issues. I'm not sure that you will be able to find 3/8 anymore unless it is a custom order and you buy in bulk.You'll find that most people use 1/4 for mice and 1/2 for rats at this point.
 
Agreed. 1/4" is fine for mice, and they can eat through it. I also used 1/4" for soft furs, because a hopper soft fur can go right through 1/2" mesh. (found out the hard way)

I also did some combo stuff, where I used 1/4" for the tops so no one could get out, but used 1/2" for the attached feeder hopper that was covered at the top fill opening. That worked fine as well.

I think I heard something somewhere about a 1/3" inch mesh, but can't personally vouch for it's use or availability.
 
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