Electric fencing and free-range birds

[n.smithurmond]

Does anyone have experience using high tensile electric fencing to keep free-range flocks contained? I'm not referring to poultry netting. We are going to fence about an acre (to start) and the cost of netting is somewhat prohibitive. I have read that there are folks using just two strands and clipping wings to keep birds contained and predators out.

 

[Pavo Royale]

I think you have a good idea. It should keep them put if you can keep them on the gound. But, the big advantage is keeping predators out esp. dogs.

BTW, are you near Gainesville?

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

guess really depends on what levels the ht is at dont' want animals getting below or through it especially small ones like raccoons

 

[n.smithurmond]

We have a Newf who fancies herself a LGD to keep out the racoons, coyotes, dogs, etc. I'm in Dawsonville, not to far from where you're at Pavo Royale! Mostly just need to keep the birds in.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

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