Question about electric fencing around the coop

[cheapcheepcheep]

Hi,
I am working on my coop and run, and my mom called me today to tell me that my uncle's flock was wiped out by a raccoon, and he thinks electric fencing is the way to go. I know you can get special parts for gates, but I'm confused about how these work, especially in relation to my coop. Here's a picture of the run with the gate/doo (bottom right):




And here's one from earlier in the build to give you a better idea of where the door is in relation to everything else.




Would I run 3 strands of wire from the fence around the perimeter, and then one across the gate? I'm really unclear about that part.

Thanks!
(Oh, the coop isn't finished yet.)

 

[cheapcheepcheep]

I was also thinking of getting one of the Havahart battery-powered fences, if anyone has any opinions on those.

 

[CGinJCMO]

I was wondering the same thing...how to "break" the connection of the electric wire so you can go thru the door yet still have the door way protected.

CG

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Attach some insulators to the gate so you can run a couple of wires across it.

Use "Polywire", and run it with one continuous piece, ending it at the bottom of the hinge side.

Attach the end to the wire on the perimeter, and you can open and close the gate without having to disconnect any wires.

You may need to insulate the connecting piece, or experiment with different insulators on the fence to get it so you can swing the gate without breaking the wire

 

[cheapcheepcheep]

Here's the solution I used after a lot of searching. You can get gate handles that connect to the wire, which you make into a hoop on one end and the hook is on a spring, so it keeps everything tight.




When need to get in, you turn off the fence (important!) and unhook them, then hook them back when you're done. I think the handles were $5ish on Amazon.

I suppose there is the slightest chance something could get under the lowest handle, but to squeeze under the door would be very tough with the way the door is built.

 

[carolinasculpture]

Hi! The insulator thingies above are exactly what we have we ran 4 wires, 1 almost on the ground, one at about 8" and another at about 15" and then a ground wire above that. You don't get shocked by the ground wire, so usually when going into the coop, I just undo the top wire and step over the live ones. Other than snakes we have never had a predators get in, but have had it deter coyotes and dogs at least. Good luck!