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RECOMMENDED WIRE SPACINGS
Fence animals in...
In principle, containing animals is easier than excluding them. Animals that are contained, quickly get used to the fence and can be relied upon to respect it. In excluding animals, we have to consider that ani- mals approaching the fence have no previous experience of it. In this case we need to ensure that initially the animal receives a strong and memorable electric shock, and adjusts itself to give the electric fence the necessary respect. Thus for exclusion fences, only especially powerful energisers should be used.
COWS
Electric fences for cows are 0.85 to 1.05 m high with 1 to 2 wires.
SHEEP
Electric fences for sheep require 3 or 4 highly conductive wires at the spaces shown. (The bottom wire is only necessary if lambs are being kept in)
...or keep wildlife out
EXCLUDING ROE-DEER
Electric fences for protecting against red deer are up to 1.50 m high with 5 wires.
HORSES & PONIES
Electric fences for large horses are 1.30 to 1.60 m high with 2 to 3 conducting wires.
PIGS
Electric fences for pigs are 0.55 to 0.75 m high with 2 to 3 wires. Outer fences for domestic pigs should have a second fence to protect against wild animals.
EXCLUDING RABBITS
Electric fences for protecting against rabbits are approx. 0.55 m high with 3 wires. With rabbits, in order to prevent them digging under the fence, it may be necessary to lay an earthed wire directly on the ground. The fence should be slightly canted towards the animals.
90cm 60cm
ELECTRIC FENCES
Electric fences are suitable for containing or deterring just about all kinds of animal.
The fences differ only in their height, the number of wires and partly in the fence material.
Whether the fence is to be an outer fence or a subdivision also plays a role.
On these pages you will nd
the information on outer fence construction with respect to the quantity and height of wires for the most important types of animal.
For inner fences the heights can be selected as some 10 to 15 cm less, and one wire fewer can possibly be used.
We will be pleased to advise you on any electric fencing questions.
90 cm
60 cm
40 cm 25 cm
75 cm
45 cm 20 cm
150 cm 120 cm 90 cm 60 cm 30 cm
THE ELECTRIC FENCE FOR
EXCLUDING ANIMALS
As stated above, electric fences used for keeping animals out (excluding) require high power energisers. Also be sure to choose the right conductor as wires may be subject to extreme power loss (wires placed near to the ground or through woodland). The best product to use to withstand this requirement is aluminium wire featured on page 284.
55 cm 35 cm 15 cm
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140cm 95cm 50cm
PATURA ELECTRIC FENCING