Re: electric fences for chooks?


"paxwax3" <paxwax3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> I recently read that an electric mesh fence was available. It was pretty
> expensive, 249A$ for 50 meters. Just wondering if anyone has a story re
> electric fences and chooks.
> Ta. peter
>
>

Friends of mine keep out predators with a variation on this idea. They have
a normal chook-proof fence of wire mesh about 1m (3ft) high, the mesh is not
electrified. They run two lines of electric fence wire along the outside of
it but not touching, one about 10cm (4 in) up and the other at the top. The
lower one is nose high and the primary defence, it also prevents digging.
The upper one prevents climbing.

This may seem to be more work but in practice it is much easier to insulate
a wire that only needs fixing now and then than a mesh that has to be fixed
all the way. Either way you will be up for the cost of the energiser.
Consider both mains power and solar, your situation will determine which is
the best system. If close to the house (or source of power) mains will be
cheaper, if a good distance away (and you get sunlight!) solar will be
better as you avoid the cost of running power nearer or the danger of
do-it-yourself solutions like extension cords running along the ground or
fences.

Black polypipe is a cheap insulated way of running your electric wire around
structures. You can make stand-off brackets out of it* or put the wire
through it to run it over gates etc and avoid shocking the visitors.

David

* Split one end and open it out, nail these two flaps up and down to a post
or rail. Cut another split near the other end but not so close that it will
run to the end, feed the wire through this split. This will be rigid enough
to not sag unless you make it too long. About a 4 to 9in stand-off would
work. You have to use enough stand-offs to prevent the wire from touching
the structure or ground as it blows in the wind.

D


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