Electric fence how to???

[mowin]

My coop and run are just about done. HC apron done. But guess what came to visit. A bear.
Took my bird feeders out, and emptied the dumpster. Trash everywhere. Yes I know it's a bear. He's been spotted a few times this week, plus he left some fertilizer behind as well as footprints.

My 8 week old gal's are coming next weekend and I know I need more than HC to keep Yogi out.

So I need a electric fence. My main question is, does the hot wire need to be a continuous loop? Or can it be open ended?

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

@DobieLover also put up hot wires to keep bears away

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I haven’t done hot wires but I know from experience that you should never grab one because you really can’t let go.

 

[mowin]

I haven’t done hot wires but I know from experience that you should never grab one because you really can’t let go.

You can let go. Actually REALLY quick. Lol. I've been bit by more than one hot wire

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

You can let go. Actually REALLY quick. Lol. I've been bit by more than one hot wire

I did not have that reaction I probably let go real quick but it felt like eternity

 

[featherhead007]

Suggestion, use 3 x 6ft. Grounding rods for your fence.

 

[mowin]

Suggestion, use 3 x 6ft. Grounding rods for your fence.

I've got two 8' grounding rods I can use. However the odds of getting them driven more than 4' is unlikely as we've got rocks the size of a small car. I'll probably get 3 rods 3-4' deep.

 

[featherhead007]

I wish you all the best. And hope that your grounding will be sufficient. Maybe you should do some more research regarding your soil and EF needs.

 

[DobieLover]

I've got two 8' grounding rods I can use. However the odds of getting them driven more than 4' is unlikely as we've got rocks the size of a small car. I'll probably get 3 rods 3-4' deep.

I am in Upstate NY too, up on a hill full of hardpan clay and rocks. I used a steel fence post driver then a sledge hammer and drove my ground rods 5'10" down (2" left above ground to clamp on to).

You can buy lead out wire off Amazon; it's far less expensive that what TSC sells.

The fence chargers sold today are not continuous. They pulse. That way you do not get "stuck" on the wire.

You will want a heavy duty charger, one that is rated for large predators. I use 10,000 volts with 1.2 Joule output. It packs a wallop and make you say naughty things when you accidentally touch it.

You will want multi-strands for bear control. The following is a good video on how to do the installation correctly.

I have not had an issue with the bear that has visited my property. I don't know if she got a hit with the fence or not.

Good luck.

 

[Ghosty]

Drive your ground rods in at a sharp angle and you will get more in the ground. They don't have to be straight down.