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22 SHEEP AND GOAT FENCES • 1-800-282-6631
Semi-Permanent
Purpose & Key Benefit
Subdivision or boundary fence that
will stay in place for the duration of a
grazing season.
Easier to maintain and remove than
PermaNet or ElectroFence (because grass
does not grow into it as much).
Uses
• To graze orchards and vineyards.
• To subdivide pastures for a whole
season in lieu of moving netting.
• To protect outdoor hay supplies.
• To graze stockpiled forage on pastures
in late fall and early winter.
Similarities…
• Same strong 0.75" dia posts
• Same verticals
• Same high conductivity
Differences…
• Lowest strand is energized and
suspended 7" above the soil
(instead of neutral and resting on
the soil). This reduces the need to
spray weeds—and weeds that do
contact the strand are less able to
drain away electricity (because net
is further from the soil).
• Verticals occur every 24" instead
of 6". Fence with fewer verticals is
less affected by high winds. But it
is also less of a visual barrier.
• 6 horizontals instead of 10.
• 33% less expensive per linear ft.
• As an interim fence until a proper
fence can be built.
For fences that will be moved often, use
ElectroNet or ElectroStop.
Maintenance
• If the fence is near trees, check fences
after high winds for fallen branches.
(This should be done with all fences.)
• Monitor the voltage levels. It should
be at least 3000 volts if the soil is moist
and 3500 volts if the soil is dry.
• Check the posts from time to time.
They may become loose in the soil
(occurs in wet clay soils when wind
blows the fence back and forth) or
begin to lean. To correct this, just
move the post about 1" and reset it.
Cost
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