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Learn more about netting (types/posts/spikes),

pp. 10–13, 100–117

(SS) =

Single

Spike

Posts

12.5 ft between posts, built-in.

(above) Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Malayter, TN.

Pig QuikFence ® 6/30/12 • 6 visible horizontal strands. • Vertical plastic struts every 12". • PVC posts are 0.75" dia with a single steel spike. Steel post spikes are 0.31" dia, 8" long. • Net is 30" tall when installed. Bottom strand is suspended 6" above the ground to prevent pigs rooting soil onto the fence. If preferred, users can slide the lower strand higher up as the pigs grow. This fence is a very good conductor (only 32 ohms of resistance/1000 ft). This ensures a strong, uniform pulse from end to end. 100' x 30" (SS), 11 lb.....................................#208062 $82.00 50' x 30" (SS), 5.50 lb.................................... #208061 $66.00 www.premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631

DOMESTIC PIG FENCES 75

Energizers & Recommended Accessories

Product Name

Item Price Pg #

Battery, Plug-in or Solar Energizers..............................................82 5-Light Tester, 0.24 lb...........................#134100 $11.50 99 Warning Sign, 0.06 lb...........................#346000 $0.97 141 FiberTuff Post, 30", 1.20 lb.................. #208052 $3.70 131

Training pigs to

electric fence…

Experience tells us that

domestic pigs

absolutely need to

be trained to electric fence.

Why?

Because inexperienced

pigs may decide to respond

like pigs—and charge forward

through the fence instead of

backing away.

How?

Set up an electric fence

alongside (1 to 2 ft away) a secure

permanent fence that the pigs

can’t get through.

Make sure the net fence is

electrified—at least 3000v at the

end of fence.

Introduce the pigs to the fence.

Monitor the pigs for a few hours.

Note: It’s essential to train domestic pigs to electric fences. Failing to do so can be

expensive—in damage to the fence plus the damage the escaped pigs might create.

To purchase Pig QuikFence…

1. Measure the fence line.

2. Choose the length and the amount of

netting needed.

Example: For a 250 ft fence

line, order two 100 ft rolls and one 50 ft roll.

3. Choose support posts for ends, major curves and corners (see pp. 127–133) .

4. Select an energizer, ground rod and a

fence tester

(see pp. 76–99 for options

and details).