Over the last year we've lost over a dozen chickens to predators, mainly fox. We've only lost them when they are free ranging. Our coop and run is 100% safe, with 1/2" HC on all 4 sides, the roof and even the entire bottom.
We would like to set up an electric fence to thwart off predators. I've looked at the Electric Netting fences from Premiere 1 and Kencove. I like the idea of these because of the ease, but the cost is a major deterrent. I'm also concerned about something shorting it out, and therefore not protecting my flock. The area I'm thinking about fencing in isn't completely open, and does include some wooded areas. I'm not opposed to driving posts and installing a multi-strand more permanent type fence if that would be cheaper and better for our setup. I'd like to give them as much space as possible for the least amount of money.
Unfortunately I don't know the first thing about electric fences. I don't know at what intervals to place the wire, how high it needs to be, what kind of posts, wire, charger, etc. that I would need. There is no electric close, so I think my best bet would be a solar charger. I know we would also need some sort of gate as well.
Looking for help in setting up a perimeter for my flock that will still allow them to free range safely. Any help that this group can provide would be greatly appreciated.
We would like to set up an electric fence to thwart off predators. I've looked at the Electric Netting fences from Premiere 1 and Kencove. I like the idea of these because of the ease, but the cost is a major deterrent. I'm also concerned about something shorting it out, and therefore not protecting my flock. The area I'm thinking about fencing in isn't completely open, and does include some wooded areas. I'm not opposed to driving posts and installing a multi-strand more permanent type fence if that would be cheaper and better for our setup. I'd like to give them as much space as possible for the least amount of money.
Unfortunately I don't know the first thing about electric fences. I don't know at what intervals to place the wire, how high it needs to be, what kind of posts, wire, charger, etc. that I would need. There is no electric close, so I think my best bet would be a solar charger. I know we would also need some sort of gate as well.
Looking for help in setting up a perimeter for my flock that will still allow them to free range safely. Any help that this group can provide would be greatly appreciated.
