My day-old chicks will ship on 8/28/2017 (Monday)!!!

[rjohns39]

We've talked about electric fence, but how do we ensure that the chickens don't get shocked?

Use extended insulators and ensure hot wires don't touch the wire around the run. I have three hot wires around all my portable shelters. As for my pasture, chickens quickly learn to stay away from the hot fence... that is most of them.

 

[Timmi.Jernigan]

Use extended insulators and ensure hot wires don't touch the wire around the run. I have three hot wires around all my portable shelters. As for my pasture, chickens quickly learn to stay away from the hot fence... that is most of them.

That makes a lot of sense, thanks. I really need the peace of mind knowing they will be safe. Electric wire may be just the thing, then.

 

[rjohns39]

That makes a lot of sense, thanks. I really need the peace of mind knowing they will be safe. Electric wire may be just the thing, then.

I put it at 3", 6", 9" and even 12" if I have a wild hair... I use a half joule solar charger and a 3' grounding rod. It's amazing how loud a coon will cry when it sticks its nose on a 4K-5K jolt.

Edited to add price: I pay $99.00 for the charger and mount it to the shelter.

 

[drumstick diva]