He has to get out again too, and anything he (it) climbs over will hit the top hot wire.If he jumped from a tree, it wouldn't zap him?
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He has to get out again too, and anything he (it) climbs over will hit the top hot wire.If he jumped from a tree, it wouldn't zap him?
I know this was posted several years ago but I’m a new member. I just wanted to thank the author for the thorough explanation. I want to set up a mobile area that I can rotate on our acreage as needed. The cost of electric poultry netting is prohibitive so I am going to give the two strand method a try. Thank you so much for the comprehensive information.
Keep on peepin’ on,
Misti
You are welcome. That information was put together and left in hopes that you (and others like you) would find it.
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It is very kind of you to reply with additional information. We do have dogs, as well as feral barn cats, that we are concerned about. Setting up moveable 100 x 100 paddocks would be great. We have five acres to rotate them around on but I want to keep them where I can easily see them until I know that they are relatively safe from the other animals that reside here. This helps immensely!
You are appreciated!
Misti
Hi. Is there any other way to train them to the fence? Mine already has all 3 strands of wire up. They walk right through it. Is there a good kind of bait to lure the chickens to touch the wire? The thought of dismantling the top two rows and redoing them is a very daunting idea for me.I've built several of these fences and the method that has worked best for me is to start with only one strand. The bottom one.
Hi. Is there any other way to train them to the fence? Mine already has all 3 strands of wire up. They walk right through it. Is there a good kind of bait to lure the chickens to touch the wire? The thought of dismantling the top two rows and redoing them is a very daunting idea for me.
Oh, that's a good idea about the grain!How far apart are your wire strands? Bottom strand from the ground and each strand from each other. (Post a picture of your setup if possible)
What fencer are you using and have you tested it for line voltage?
If I wanted to bait it so the chickens would learn, I'd scatter grain under and just beyond. Oats, sunflower seeds, whole corn, etc. Just about the right place so when they raised their heads, their comb would touch the bottom wire.