Thoughts and ideas on electric fence or "hot wire"

[nickey]

We have a moveable A frame type coop. We have recently reinforced the wire on the bottom due to one of the dogs finding a weak spot. Considering adding a hot wire as an extra layer of protection. Currently the dog is supervised or on a tie out when outside. Squirt with a water hose a few times has helped a lot, but I figure a hot wire will help keep other predators at bay as well. Recommendations on types, strength, etc. Would prefer battery or solar self contained so coop is still moveable.

 

[centrarchid]

Place hotwire 6" above ground and 6" from coop. Predators operating at ground level unless really small like a weasel will not be able explore perimeter of coop by touching without getting shocked. Digging and going through ground coop wire at ground level will be stopped. Limitation will be with predators smart enough to jump up and try to work way in form above. I have not had any predators attempt that yet. Additionally I have dogs. Dogs alone and electrified fencing alone really slowed visits by predators. Wiring plus dogs and predators have been apparently shut down for 6 months, handily longest predator-free stint I have enjoyed.