Electric fence netting

[costello]

There's no point in calling law enforcement. I have no proof it was their dog. I just know it is. I've caught it on my property before, and it's killed my chickens before. I think my best hope is to find a good way to keep it off my property. Tonight I'm just too tired and hurt to try and think it out. I may just rehome the two remaining chickens and try raising chickens later at a different location or after the neighbors move away.

I suppose they'd go over most any fence, wouldn't they? My yard is full of trees. It would be easy enough to do even if they couldn't fly as high as the fence.

 

[JackE]

I have several questions for those with experience with Premier's electric fence netting. They have a number of options, and I don't want to spend money on things that don't improve its usefulness. I've decided to go with the white PoultryNet Plus (so that's two decisions out of the way). Other options I'm hoping people can weigh in on:

1. 42" vs. 48"? I think my chickens could fly over either. (And my main concern right now is confining them. I posted in predators and pests, because this looked like the best place to put this question.) I'm assuming I'll have to clip their wings with either height. Is there an advantage one way or the other?

2. Single spike vs. double spike? The double spike looks like it might be more stable, but I also have very rocky soil. The thought of having to drive twice as many spikes into the ground - each time risking an encounter with a rock - isn't appealing. I'll do it if there's a benefit.

3. Length/Kits. The kits all come with 164' fencing. That's way too long for my needs. That would nearly enclose my entire property. Should I skip the kit thing and buy a shorter length? If the fencing you have is too long for the area, can it be folded or rolled in some way to shorten it?

I'm working with a very challenging space. It includes many trees, a slope, and no one area with a large square or rectangle could be made. 50' seems too short for an adequate area. (I have six hens.) But 100' may be too long.

Thanks for any advice.

I have 600' of Premier's PermaNet fencing. Check out the link below and see that the fencing comes in different lengths, from 25-100'. I have the 48" high, with double spikes. That was the tallest available, and IMO, two spikes are better than one. I use the 110VAC charger, also from Premier. There is a solar one available, but it's kinda high dollar.
As far as chickens going over, I had one out of nineteen, the first day the fence was up, go over. I clipped a wing, and didn't have any more problems. Until after the same hen went through a molt and got fresh flight feathers. Then one day I got home from work and she ran up to greet me. Which was nice, I liked it when they all could do that, but the local foxes made that undoable. So, she got her wing clipped again, and since, she has stayed in the fenced area. I have had this fence up for over a year and a half. It has proven to be one of the best things I have done for these birds. I got 300' at first, it worked out so well I expanded the range with 300' more.
Another good thing with this fence, is that you don't have to set up a perfect square or rectangle. With the PermaNet, you have a post every 8'. you can make any kind of odd sized run you want. My setup is on a slope, no problems with that.
Jack
Also, the fence will stop dogs, I seen that myself. They do not enjoy 7000Vs to the face.

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