Is 19 gauge wire mesh enough?

Hi all

I am planning to building two 6.5ft(w)x8.ft(L)x6ft(H) aviarys for my 2 pairs of buns in my garden. I am trying to shop around for wire mesh and there are some bargains to be had on Ebay for 19 gauge welded wire mesh on rolls but not the same for 16 gauge.

I live on the edge of the country and have never seen a fox (not saying they don't exist here) so I think they tend to stick to the fields where the wild bunnies are. As long as the mesh is strong enough a deterrent I think it should be ok but I though I would ask the experts.

Also is 1"x1" mesh ok do you think? Would bunnies chew through 19gauge welded mesh?

Thanks

Shiv

Someone said in another thread 19 gauge is minimun to protect from foxes.

19 should be okay (although quality differs in the same gauge mesh, so be careful).

I personally wouldn't use 1"x1" because a cat or fox could fit their leg through to grab the rabbits, so ideally use 1/2"x1/2" or at most 1"x1/2"