CATALOGS The first catalog was a black and white, 40 page manual on handling equipment, electric fences and shepherding supplies. Today, we deliver over 400 pages spread over four booklets. A SIMPLE START After 10 years in England, Stan Potratz returned to the family farm to raise sheep. The equipment he needed wasn’t available and had to be imported. Word spread, and soon he was supplying products nationwide. EARLY ADOPTER Premier was “gently nudged” into creating its first website by Stan’s nephew (who would later become Premier’s CEO). This greatly expanded our customer reach. SEMI-RETIREMENT Jean and Stan entered retirement and Ben Rothe became Premier’s CEO. They remain active with the company and farm, but less so with day-to-day operations. STILL GROWING Major building expansions occurred in 2012 and 2020. We celebrated in 2021 by helping the county pave 4 miles of gravel road to our facility. Premier’s History “First in innovative products” For over four decades, Premier has been well-known for its innovative and field-tested livestock products. Over time, our original tagline has evolved to “Fences That Work–from the folks that use them.” Why? Because we quickly learned that our on-farm use of the equipment and fences we offer provided unique insight into their benefits and drawbacks. So we set out to share this knowledge via our catalogs, our on-staff fence consultants (who also farm), and our website. It’s worked! We’re still growing strong 45 years later. 1977 2000 1984 2016 ©2022. All rights to the use of photos, diagrams, text and phrases in this booklet are strictly reserved. They may not be duplicated for use in any form or medium without specific written permission from Premier 1 Supplies, LLC—and, as so many seek to imitate our efforts, we take this very seriously. (front cover) A common sight on our farms—sheep, guardian dogs, and portable fence. (back cover) Most of the photos are taken by Premier staff on Premier farms. On occasion, we will use photos supplied by customers for species and terrain that we do not have on our Iowa farms. Follow us on social media! Post and share your favorite pictures of Premier products being used on your farms! #premier1supplies FREE Shipping on qualified orders over $100 Prompt Order Processing We’ll do our best to ship orders the same day! Expedited orders must be placed before 2pm CT. Premier1Supplies.com Educational Catalogs Our unique educational booklets can be mailed to your door. Inside you’ll find hundreds of pages of innovative, field-tested poultry and livestock husbandry equipment. Includes more “how-tos”, helpful tips and practical advice than any other source. 02
Introduction......................... 02–13 Premier Story/Website/Catalogs........ 02 Customer Service............................... 03 Before You Buy or Build a Fence......... 04 Electric Netting.................................. 06 Netting Key Details.......................08–11 Net Starter Kits. ................................. 12 Fence Systems.................... 14–53 Sheep/Goats. ............................... 14–22 Poultry......................................... 23–27 Pigs/Hogs.................................... 28–31 Bears/Deer/Garden/Bees.............. 32–44 Cattle...........................................45–48 Horses. ........................................ 49–53 Products. ........................... 54–109 Conductors (rope, twine, tape)..... 54–57 Wind-up Systems (reels). ................... 58 Posts............................................ 60–67 Insulators..................................... 68–73 Strainrite Fence Systems.............. 74–81 HT Connectors & Tools........................ 82 Gates. ..........................................84–89 Connectors. ....................................... 90 Insulated Wire. .................................. 91 Energizers & Accessories............ 92–109 Risk & Liability. .................................. 94 Field Guide to Fencing. . 110–129 How an Electric Fence Works............ 112 Types of Fence.................................. 113 Choosing an Energizer..................... 114 Fence Installation. ........................... 116 Testing Your Fence. .......................... 117 Troubleshooting............................... 118 Mistakes & Solutions. .............. 120–123 Netting FAQs. .................................. 124 Netting Chart............................126–129 Features & Index. ........... 130–131 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # Frank 17 yrs Gordon 33 yrs Stephanie 29 yrs Brenda 25 yrs Sara 17 yrs Bren 9 yrs Jordan 8 yrs Tad 4 yrs Monday–Friday: 7 am–5:30 pm CT January–December Saturday: 8 am–12 noon CT March–August | Closed Saturday: September–February Sunday: Closed Customer Service Our well-trained consultants, who have their own farms and invaluable livestock experience, are here to answer your questions about all of Premier’s field-tested products. They will assist you in making the best purchasing decisions for your specific needs—what to buy and how to use it. Advice & Help — 800-282-6631 or chat online 03
Before you buy or build a fence… Ask yourself, what type of electric fence do I need? 3. Permanent NEVER MOVED More reliable than other options; more expensive and harder to install. Permanent fences require wood or steel posts to support high-tensile wires, woven wire, rope or tape. 2. Semi-Permanent MOVED SEASONALLY Use a semi-permanent fence when you need it there for weeks or months. Consists of netting or a series of conductors under low tension, supported by strong/thick posts. 1. Temporary/Portable MOVED DAILY/WEEKLY Your best choice for fast-paced rotational grazing set-ups, or for situations where you need to frequently move the fence. Temporary fences require no or few tools needed for installation. Learn more on our website. Temporary & Semi-Permanent options Permanent Temporary & Semi-Permanent options 04 BEFORE YOU BUY OR BUILD A FENCE premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631
1. Temporary/portable 3. Permanent Netting Having more conductors and visible material, our preferred fence for all species. Best for areas where no perimeter fencing currently exists. Multistrand with reels Requires less $$ per foot of fence used, but more time to install. Better suited for animals that have an existing respect for electrified fences. Permanent When you’re planning to never move the fence. Best for farm or pasture perimeters. Wood and steel posts provide the long-term support. Thick, heavy conductors (6.0mm electroplastic or metal wire) carry the pulse throughout the fenceline. 2. Semi-Permanent We use these fences throughout our farms. It allows us to test many situations and conditions. What you’ll find in the fence guide Netting QuikFences offer more conductors and visibility for added security. Their thick posts reduce sagging over lengthy grazing seasons. Multistrand Steel or heavy-duty plastic/fiberglass posts subdivide pastures for the season. Use within permanent fence setups (not as secure as netting). SEE PREMIER'S Field Guide to Fencing pp. 110–129 10 steps to fencing success, pp. 112–119. -How a fence works -Fence types -Animal requirements -What type do I need -Fence estimation -Energizers -Ground rods -Installation -Testing -Troubleshooting Mistakes—we’ve made them all so you don’t have to, p. 120121 and 123. Connection solutions to issues big and small, p. 122. FAQs that our customers ask our consultants. Don’t worry, we give the answers too, p. 124. Netting charts—breaking down our netting types by height, portability and intended species to fence in and out, pp. 126–129. 1 2 3 4 5 More helpful info at premier1supplies.com Fencing by species—filter by your hardest-to-fence animal (p. 113) to find your right fence. How-to videos showing how to correctly setup, install or use our products on your farm. Online chat to talk directly with our consultants in Iowa. 1 2 3 premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 BEFORE YOU BUY OR BUILD A FENCE 05
06 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 Premier’s Electric Netting Quick to install • Adaptable • Durable ElectroNet® 9/35/12 I like this Premier 1 fence better than the more expensive brand I had previously purchased. It stands up straight because of the struts and the set up was very easy. – Dorothy B., Washington How netting works… The visual combination of a close mesh of vertical and horizontal wires encourages animals to touch it with their sensitive head, nose or ears. All horizontal strands (except for the bottom strand) in most nets get connected to a powerful fence energizer that sends a shock down the wires once per second. Result? Animals touch it, quickly learn the fence is painful—and then avoid it. Why it’s unique… • It’s easy to move. • It requires minimal sweat energy. • It’s quick. 600 ft can be moved or installed in an evening by almost anyone over 12 years old. • It doesn’t require tools. • It’s not physically strong. It relies upon pain and the animal’s memory. Ours vs others’ What Premier’s netting has that other competitor nets don’t: 1. Drivable posts for hard soils (select nets, see p. 10). 2. Plus Nets—extra line posts to reduce sagging and adapt to curves and hills. 3. FiberTuff™ Support Posts (see p. 62). 4. Much better conductivity. 5. Thick plastic struts as verticals— available on most nets. Easier to roll/ unroll. Less likely to sag than nets with strings/stays. 6. Stronger horizontal strands. 7. 50 years of continuous, hands-on use. This uniquely enables us to know the many applications where netting excels and where it may fail. Why Premier knows net… • We’ve used it since 1970—longer than anyone in the US. • It’s used 24/7 at Premier to fence sheep, goats, poultry and guard dogs in—and keep deer and predators out. • We talk daily to netting users (thousands per year) nationwide— who let us know what they like and/ or dislike, when it works, and where and why it doesn’t. Why we use it… • More portable than permanent and multistrand fences. • More electrified strands than multistrand fences, so it’s more secure. • Animals rub on permanent fences, causing damage. They won’t rub on properly electrified fences. • Because it works! Pig QuikFence® 6/30/12 We love the Pig QuikFence. I ran it around half of my garden and connected to my permanent pig pen. My four feeder pigs now have access to the garden for fall & winter. – David T., Alabama
07 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 Learn more on our website. Netting protects… BEEHIVES Bears are a destructive nuisance that seriously damage hives. However, they are highly susceptible to a memorable electric shock. POULTRY Sometimes a photo is more powerful than words to demonstrate that Premier’s poultry netting keeps birds in (and safe!) and predators out. GARDENS Keeps out deer, coyotes, dogs, raccoons, woodchucks and rabbits. PermaNet 12/48/3 is the popular choice for keeping most animals out of the garden. SWEET CORN Raccoons and other thieving pests are known for the ability to pick the sweetest ears. VersaNet effectively stops them in their tracks! SOFT FRUIT Protect raspberries and other soft fruits from deer and raccoons. PermaNet 12/48/3 or 12/60/3 both do this well. ANIMALS & LIVESTOCK Protects sheep and goats from coyotes, stray dogs and foxes—and it keeps in livestock guard dogs, even those that like to roam. WINDBREAKS Premier’s Deer QuikFence is as quick and simple to install/remove as it is effective protecting a windbreak. 60" tall on heavy-duty PVC posts. YARDS Feral hogs are a growing concern. Electrified netting stops them from rooting and destroying yards, golf courses, fields and gardens. 33 30 15 24 36 39 40 41
Electric Netting: 7 Key Details ALL OTHER NETS 10' or 12' line post spacings Plus Nets 6'8" line post spacings 08 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 1. What are Plus Nets? Wider spaced nets For long flat stretches 1. For a straight fence line with no curves. Purchase additional posts for enhanced corner support. 2. When your energizer is large/strong enough to cope with potential sagging and resulting grass contact. 3. When you have long distances to fence, non-Plus nets have a lower cost per ft. Add FiberTuff posts for support where needed. The key difference—post spacing Plus nets have additional line posts, which means a shorter distance between posts. Netting is less likely to sag when line posts are closer together. This makes them ideal for fences that experience quick terrain changes. Why do we offer both? 1. Wider spacings save $$. 2. Conditions and needs vary among users. 3. Users who own Premier’s nets seem very pleased (as are we). So we continue to supply both. Plus Nets When Plus nets excel 1. For fences that involve curves, corners and elevation changes. More posts enable the fence to adapt to terrain changes with minimal sagging. Use FiberTuff support posts at 90º corners. 2. Less sagging = more eye appeal. 3. For net fences that will not be frequently moved. Drawbacks of Plus nets 1. Heavier and bulkier per foot than standard nets. 2. Additional posts = higher cost per ft. 3. Extra posts per roll make them more work to move. Other Nets Bear QuikFence....................36 Cattle QuikFence.................48 Chicken Net...........................25 Deer QuikFence. ..................41 ElectroFence. ........................18 ElectroNet.......................15, 37 ElectroStop............................17 Goat & Sheep Net. ...............17 Horse QuikFence.................50 PermaNet.................19, 26, 39 Pig QuikFence. .....................31 PoultryNet......................24–25 Sheep & Goat Net. ...............15 Sheep QuikFence. ...............16 Plus Nets ElectroFence Plus.................18 ElectroNet Plus...............15, 37 ElectroStop Plus....................17 PermaNet Plus. ..............26, 39 PoultryNet Plus..............24–25 VersaNet Plus. ........ 34, 35, 40 Need more details on line post spacings? See our netting chart, p. 126 PAGE # PAGE #
09 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 1 90˚ 4" 12" 22" 3. NetPost 13 • ElectroNet • ElectroNet Pro • ElectroNet Plus • Goat Net • HogNet • RaccoonNet • Sheep Net • VersaNet Plus 2. NetPost 15 • Chicken Net • ElectroStop • ElectroStop Plus • PoultryNet • PoultryNet Plus 1. NetPost 19 • All QuikFences • ElectroFence • ElectroNet (DP) • ElectroStop (DP) • NetGates (DP) • PermaNet • PermaNet Pro • PermaNet Plus • PoultryNet (DP) • VersaNet 60" Diagram illustrates the post’s relative ability to resist side pressures of curves, corners, wind, rain, ice and snow. Note that NetPost 15 is 2 times stiffer than NetPost 13 (which is already larger than most net posts). Post Side-Strain Comparisons Height of Deflection Outer dia test site on with 2 lbs of Name of the post each post side-strain 1. NetPost 19 .75" (19mm) 35" 4" 2. NetPost 15 .60" (15mm) 35" 12" 3. NetPost 13 .50" (13mm) 35" 22" • .75" dia (19mm) • Actual size cross-section • PVC post (6 internal fiberglass ribs enhance strength) • .60" dia (15mm) • Actual size cross-section • PVC post (6 internal fiberglass ribs enhance strength) • .50" dia (13mm) • Actual size cross-section • Hollow PVC post Premier’s Posts • Either .50", .60" or .75" PVC • The .60" and .75" posts have 6 fiberglass cable filaments for reinforcement. White vs Green Net Premier’s (white/black)—White netting enhances visibility to both humans and animals, day and night. Premier’s (green/black)—Some prefer green netting because it blends into a green-grass background. White vs Orange Net Premier’s Net (white)—When visibility is a concern, for both humans and animals, white is the obvious choice. Other’s net (orange)—Orange is actually harder to see (and it appears dark gray at night). Yellow vs Orange Net Premier’s (yellow)—More visible than orange nets. See above, a comparison to competitor’s orange nets. Other’s net (orange)—At night yellow is a light grey, whereas orange is a dark grey (harder to see). 2. Color Options 3. Line Post Strength, Sizes and Diameter 2 3 Diameter comparison: 1. 19mm—.75" dia 2. 15mm—.60" dia 3. 13mm—.50" dia A 42" NetPost 15 (double spike) weighs 12.8 oz. By comparison, a 40" fiberglass rod (with foot) weighs 16 oz. That 3.2 oz weight difference adds up quickly (for 5 posts = 1 lb; for 10 posts = 2 lb). Other’s Posts • .50" fiberglass rod • Very stiff (good) but weighs more than PVC posts. Other’s orange net Premier’s yellow net Other’s orange net Premier’s white net Premier’s white net Premier’s green net All Premier nets have built-in line posts (see p. 08). To order replacement line posts, see our website.
Premier introduced netting with struts in 1979. A competitor offers nets with stays and implies they are equal to our struts. In truth they are much smaller, more flexible, less able to provide the same support as our struts. Premier’s Strut Side and crosssectional views (magnified 2x). String Verticals • PermaNet • Sheep & Goat Net • Chicken Net • Sheep QuikFence • Goat & Sheep Net • VersaNet Plus • PoultryNet String nets (other than PermaNets) are best when used for shorter fence lines. The string verticals do not provide support when net passes over rises in terrain or grass. Net will sag a little between posts. Large Plastic Struts • Bear QuikFence • ElectroStop • Cattle QuikFence • HogNet • Deer QuikFence • Horse QuikFence • ElectroFence • Pig QuikFence • ElectroNet • RaccoonNet Stiff struts better support strands above the soil when net passes over rises in terrain or grass. Strutted nets require less tension during installation because struts offer support between posts. Overall handling is easier than string nets. Enables net to maintain height between horizontals even at curves and corners. .31" dia .26" dia 6" 6" 8" 7" .31" dia 8" A. Single Spike (SS) We recommend these unless your soil is always soft. Single spikes insert and remove easier than double spikes in harder soils. B. Double Spike (DS) When the soil is soft, these posts are easily pushed in with your foot. When the soil is hard or rocky, they are much harder to get into the soil and to remove. Do not drive them with a hammer! C. Drivable Post (DP) For dry, frozen or rocky soils, we recommend Drivable Posts. They also work for hard soils when it’s difficult to push in single spikes or step in double spikes. When using a hammer to drive the post into hard or rocky soils, the spike stop (at right) prevents the spike from being forced up into the post. Dead Blow Hammer The drivable post (DP) drive cap can be hit with a dead blow hammer or mallet (not steel). Hammer, 1 lb...... #205015 $11.00 4. Single & Double Spike 5. Vertical Types NetPost 13 or 15 (DS) • ElectroNet • ElectroNet Plus • ElectroStop • ElectroStop Plus • PoultryNet • PoultryNet Plus NetPost 19 (DS) • ElectroFence 11/48/12 • PermaNet 10/48/6 • PermaNet 12/68/6 • PermaNet Plus 12/48/3 • PermaNet 19/68/3 • QuikFence – Cattle, Deer, Horse and Sheep • VersaNet Plus 12/60/3 NetPost 13 or 15 (SS) • Chicken Net • ElectroNet • ElectroNet Pro • ElectroStop • Goat & Sheep Net • HogNet • PoultryNet • RaccoonNet • Sheep & Goat Net • VersaNet Plus 9/20/3 • VersaNet Plus 11/30/3 NetPost 19 (SS) • ElectroFence 11/48/12 • PermaNet 10/48/6 • PermaNet 12/48/3 • Pig QuikFence NetPost 19 (DP) • Bear QuikFence 12/35/12 • ElectroNet 9/35/12 • ElectroStop 10/42/12 • NetGates • PermaNet Pro • PoultryNet 12/42/3 • PoultryNet 12/48/3 Note: 19mm spikes are longer and posts are larger. They provide more support—but are a bit harder to install/remove. .26" dia Premier’s The steel spike is pointed and 30% larger in diameter. Our “foot bar” is wider and welded to the main spike. Others’ Formed by bending and then squeezed onto a rod into the PVC or are an extension of the fiberglass post with a plastic footplate and 6" spike. .20" dia .28" dia .50" dia DOUBLE SPIKES—OURS VS OTHERS STRUTS—OURS VS OTHERS .14" x .10" .11" x .05" Other’s Stays Side and crosssectional views (magnified 2x). 6" 6" .26" dia .31" dia Spike Stop Strut String 10 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631
pos pos pos pos pos pos pos pos neutral 6. Conductivity Pos/Neg Nets • Bear QuikFence • HogNet • ElectroFence • PermaNet • ElectroNet • PermaNet Pro • ElectroStop • PoultryNet • Sheep QuikFence For sites where soil resistance is high (brown grass, dry soil, snow). Further details at right. Also for species that make poor soilto-foot contact due to fur, dry hooves or minimal weight (e.g. goats). Pos/Pos Nets These nets include a green and white superconductor strand that has both stainless steel and tinned copper filaments for optimal conductivity. They are 10 times more conductive (only 38 ohms) than our basic nets (below). So an electric pulse maintains more of its shock effect throughout the fenceline. All of our nets include a superconductor, except the 3 basic nets below. Basic Nets • Goat & Sheep Net • Chicken Net • Sheep & Goat Net Basic nets are not advised for fences exceeding 600 ft in length. Very similar in design and conductivity (380 ohms) to nets from our competitors. superconductor Is your area dry? Most electrified fence systems rely on soil moisture to complete the fence circuit. But some soils are dry or rocky. Pos/Neg nets alternate the horizontal strands as an extension of the ground terminal, rather than all strands an extension of the fence terminal. Doing so reduces reliance on soil moisture to return the fence pulse. A PowerLink (see p. 90) is sold separately to make the secondary ground connection. How it works… In order to receive a shock, the animal must touch both a positive (hot) and negative (grounded) strand at the same time. This will deliver a stronger shock to animals than Pos/Pos when soils are dry. pos pos pos pos pos pos pos pos neutral pos pos/neg pos pos/neg pos pos/neg pos pos/neg neutral When is Pos/Neg netting needed? – + Connect both net clips together and attach energizer fence lead to net clips. Then attach energizer ground lead to ground rod. Connect energizer fence lead to positive “+” net clip and energizer ground lead to ground rod. Then connect a PowerLink (p. 90) from negative “-” net clip to ground rod. Pos/Pos for moist conditions PN (Pos/Neg) for dry conditions – + + + PowerLink 7. Net Numbering System Net numbering system: 35" 9 strands 12" ElectroNet 9/35/12 9 horizontal strands 35" high, installed Vertical strands every 12" Note: These numbers will vary depending on the netting you choose. space between verticals height of installed fence 11 ELECTRIC NETTING premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631
3 SUPPORT POSTS see p. 74 ENERGIZERS see pp. 96–104 OPTIONAL GATE see p. 86 12 ELECTRIC NETTING STARTER KITS CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. Electric Netting Starter Kits PoultryNet® Plus 42" or 48" Kit, see pp. 24–25 PoultryNet 42" keeps in heavy breeds. 48" net keeps in light or flighty breeds. Light and easy to move. 100' x 42" tall, (white/black), 47.30 lb..........................................#207026 $471.60 100' x 42" tall, (green/black), 47.30 lb..........................................#207036 $471.60 100' x 48" tall, (white/black), 50.30 lb..........................................#207027 $492.80 100' x 48" tall, (green/black), 50.30 lb.........................................#207037 $492.80 POULTRY SHEEP, GOATS & BEEHIVES ElectroStop® 42" Kit, see p. 17 Use to keep in sheep or goats while keeping out coyotes and stray dogs. Set up around beehives to deter bears. Easily move daily/weekly to provide fresh forage. 100' x 42" tall, (white/black), 43.15 lb............................................#207029 $483.60 SHEEP, GOATS, CATTLE & BEEHIVES ElectroFence® Plus 48" Kit, see p. 18 Keep sheep, goats and cattle in while keeping out coyotes and foxes. Also use to keep bears away from beehives. Why two rolls (instead of one like the other kits) of net with this kit? Two rolls provide a larger grazing area for the longer semi-permanent rotations. 100' x 48" tall, (white/black), 87.30 lb.............................................#207031 $731.80 POULTRY, GARDENS & ORCHARDS PermaNet® Plus 48" Kit, see p. 26 Contain poultry or place around the garden to keep out small wildlife and deer. Use VersaNet 60 (see p. 40) if deer pressure is heavy. Thick posts for a season long setup. 100' x 48" tall, (white/black), 59.30 lb...........................................#207028 $530.80 100' x 48" tall, (green/black), 59.30 lb. ........................................ #207038 $530.80 TOP PICKS 4 FiberTuff™ Support Posts 100 ft roll of netting Fence & Battery Tester Solar IntelliShock® 60 Energizer Starter Kits include: FIBERTUFF SUPPORT POSTS see p. 62 Order Kits on our website
NETTING see p. 15–50 13 ELECTRIC NETTING STARTER KITS CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. GARDENS VersaNet® Plus 20" or 30" Kits, see pp. 34–35 The tight spacings of 20" and 30" tall VersaNet stop small wildlife such as rabbits, woodchucks and raccoons. Contains most breeds of domesticated dogs and stops the neighborhood strays. Why two height options? We recommend the 20" VersaNet where jump-prone critters are infrequent. If pressure is high from taller species/breeds (other than deer), use the 30" netting. 100' x 20" tall, (white/black), 33.40 lb.......................................... #207043 $411.40 100' x 20" tall, (green/black), 33.40 lb......................................... #207044 $411.40 100' x 30" tall, (white/black), 37.60 lb.......................................... #207045 $430.00 100' x 30" tall, (green/black), 37.60 lb. .........................................#207047 $430.00 Simplify purchasing decisions! Everything you need in one package YARDS, GARDEN & VINEYARDS VersaNet® Plus 60" Kit, see p. 40 This netting is 60" (5 ft) tall to discourage and deter livestock, deer and critters from entering gardens, yards and vineyards. Stays in place all season long. 100' x 60" tall, (white/black), 60.90 lb...........................................#207039 $550.60 100' x 60" tall, (green/black), 60.90 lb..........................................#207041 $550.60 SWINE Pig QuikFence® 30" Kit, see p. 31 Best for pigs in moist soil conditions. Lowest strand is 7" above the ground to prevent pigs from rooting soil/debris onto fence. Why two rolls (instead of one like the other kits) of net with this kit? Two rolls will enclose a larger area. 100' x 30" tall, (white/black), 46.10 lb............................................#207032 $499.00 HogNet® 24" Kit, see p. 30 Tighter spacings to contain sows with piglets or keep out feral hogs. HogNet has Pos/Neg capabilities for dry or rocky soil conditions. 100' x 24" tall, (white/black), 31 lb..................................................#207042 $434.20 BEARS Bear QuikFence® 35" Kit, see p. 36 Protect hives from bears and skunks. Pos/Neg capability for dry and rocky soils and a tallgrass disconnect make this an ideal fence for long-term deterrence. 100' x 35" tall, (white/black), 39.40 lb............................................#207048 $461.00
TEMPORARY FENCES Moved Daily/Weekly ElectroNet®........................................................15 Sheep & Goat Net. ..........................................15 ElectroStop®......................................................17 Goat & Sheep Net. ..........................................17 ElectroNet® Pro............................................... 20 SEMI-PERMANENT FENCES Moved Seasonally Sheep QuikFence®. ........................................16 ElectroFence®...................................................18 PermaNet®. .......................................................19 PermaNet® Pro................................................ 20 Multistrand with Reels.................................21 Multistrand without Reels......................... 22 Semi-Permanent Moved monthly to once a year. Usually feature taller, thicker, stronger posts and more conductors than temporary fences. Netting Contain sheep and goats with PermaNet® Pro in brushy terrain. PermaNet®, ElectroFence® or QuikFence®—these nets are faster to install and remove than 4 or 5 strand multistrand fences. More expensive but more reliable. Multistrand fences Much less expensive, usually 2-5 electrified strands for internal fences. Less reliable than the netting options (fewer strands have less visibility). Stronger, thicker posts are needed than for net fences to support the conductors over longer distances between posts. Temporary Moved daily or weekly for rapid grazing rotations. Needs to be lightweight and easy to handle. Netting The best temporary fence. Why? When properly installed, sheep, goats and most coyotes cannot penetrate it. • Use ElectroNet Pro (see p. 20) when grazing sheep in brushy terrains. • Use 35" ElectroNet® for most sheep (non-flighty) and their guardians. • Use the taller 42" ElectroStop® for jump-prone sheep, goats, or their protective guardians. For internal sites, netting is more reliable but higher cost per foot than multistrand fences. Multistrand fences Contain most ewes and feeder lambs with 2 or 3 strands of IntelliRope™ 4.5 or IntelliTwine® on reels. Will not stop, dogs, coyotes, newborns, goats, hungry sheep or males during the breeding season. IntelliFence® solutions for… Sheep & Goats FI ELD GUIDE TO FENCING PAGES 110 –129 Electrified netting and multistrand fences are proven solutions for containing and controlling the movements of sheep and goats on farms everywhere. 14 SHEEP & GOAT FENCES premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631
*Pos/Neg (PN) FOR DRY SOIL Use Pos/Neg netting in dry soils, brown grass, or snow. It can overcome the fence circuits lack of conductivity (see p. 11). You will also need a PowerLink. PowerLink 4.0 – p. 90 (for Pos/Neg net), 0.20 lb.... #335505 $5.00 – + SHEEP & GOAT FENCES 15 CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. TOP PICK Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 KEEPS OUT… What can you do with this? • Strip or rotationally graze pastures. • Use as an interim fence until a permanent fence is installed. • Enclose rams, buck/billy goats. • Build small pastures for animals that need attention (those with triplets, injured or stressed). • Graze orchards and vineyards. • Make lanes to guide animals. • Install water gaps that work. Protect sheep & goats ElectroNet is a nearly impenetrable mesh to sheep, goats, coyotes and dogs, when installed and energized properly. Contrasting white/black color provides 24/7 visibility to animals against all backgrounds across the seasons. Pos/Neg version is best for dry (brown grass) or snow-covered sites. When properly electrified (to 3000V) with a low impedance, pulse-type energizer, netting stops coyotes, foxes and even bears. These animals test a fence before challenging. A strong shock makes them rethink their original plans. (SS) white/black 164' x 35", 13 lb..........................#201000 $135.00 82' x 35", 7 lb. .............................#201100 $111.00 (SS)(PN) white/black 164' x 35", 15 lb....................#201200 $196.00* (DS) white/black 164' x 35", 15 lb..........................#201005 $146.00 (DP)(SS) driveable, white/black 100' x 35", 14.30 lb....................#201050 $158.00 Plus Net (DS) white/black 100' x 35", 13 lb..........................#201500 $161.00 50' x 35", 6.60 lb........................#201501 $129.00 Sheep & Goat Net (SS) yellow 164' x 35", 11 lb......................... #208441 $117.00 for temporary fences Moved Daily/Weekly ElectroNet® 35" Build Your Own Fence System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester ElectroNet® 9/35/12 All ElectroNets have very low electrical resistance (38 ohms/1000 ft), which is important for fences that are either long or will experience high weed contact. Drivable post version (DP) features stronger line posts (0.75"), with an 8" spike (see p. 10). It can be tapped into hard soils with a mallet or dead blow hammer. Plus Nets have posts closer together, 6.8 ft instead of 12.5 ft (see p. 08)—roll lengths are 50 ft and 100 ft long for easier handling. Best net for adapting to uneven terrain. We also offer an economy version of ElectroNet—Yellow Sheep & Goat Net. Lower conductivity with string instead of strutted verticals. Less $$. 35" ElectroNet 35" ElectroNet 35" ElectroNet 35" Sheep & (with drivable posts) Plus Goat Net Horizontal Strands 9 (8 conductive) 9 (8 conductive) 9 (8 conductive) 9 (8 conductive) Vertical Strands struts (every 12") struts (every 12") struts (every 12") strings (every 7") Roll Length 82' or 164' 100' 50' or 100' 164' Netting Color white/black white/black white/black yellow Premium Superconductor ✔ ✔ ✔ (SS) Single Spike Line Posts ✔ ✔ ✔ (DS) Double Spike Line Posts ✔ ✔ (DP)(SS) Drivable Line Posts ✔ Post Diameter 0.51" 0.75" 0.51" 0.51" Spike Length/Diameter 6"/0.26" 8"/0.31" 6"/0.26" 5.5"/0.25" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' 12.5' 6.8' 13.6' (PN) Pos/Neg for dry soils ✔
KEEPS OUT… 35" Sheep QuikFence Horizontal Strands 6 conductive Vertical Strands strings (every 24") Roll Length 100' Netting Color white/black Premium Superconductor ✔ (DS) Double Spike Line Posts ✔ Post Diameter 0.75" Spike Length/Diameter 7"/0.31" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' Easier to Maintain! 7" The lowest strand is energized and 7" above the soil. This helps prevent grass from growing into the lower conductors. 16 SHEEP & GOAT FENCES CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. for semi-permanent fences Moved Seasonally Graze all season! Sheep QuikFence is a subdivision or boundary fence meant to be left in place during the grazing season. It maintains tension well, but will benefit from general care and maintenance. • If the fence is near trees, check fences after high winds for fallen branches. (Do so for all fences.) • Monitor the voltage levels. Maintain 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 begin to lean or become loose in the soil (occurs in wet clay soils when strong winds blow the fence back and forth). To correct this, just move the post about 1" and reset it. Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 Sheep QuikFence 6/35/24 The lowest strand of Sheep QuikFence adjusts as low as 7" above the soil or higher. Allows users to control the amount of weed-load on the fence. QuikFence is much easier to maintain and remove than PermaNet (p. 19) or ElectroFence (p. 18) because grass is less likely to grow into the lower conductors. (DS) white/black 100' x 35", 13 lb....................... #206000 $124.00 What can you do with this? • Graze orchards and vineyards. • Keep predators away from livestock. • Subdivide pastures for a whole season instead more frequent moves. • Protect outdoor hay supplies. • Graze stockpiled forage on pastures in late fall or early winter. • Use as an interim fence until a permanent fence is installed. • As the primary fence for temporarily grazing fire control areas. Sheep QuikFence® 35" Build Your Own Fence System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester QuikFence compared to PermaNet (p. 19) Similarities • Same strong 0.75" diameter posts • Same verticals (string) • Same high conductivity Differences • Easier to maintain (see below) • Verticals occur every 24" instead of 6" • 6 horizontal strands instead of 10 • 33% less expensive per linear ft When to use • QuikFence for longer rotations • PermaNet for younger or animals smaller in size
$484 Solar Energizer with ground spike FiberTuff Support Posts Netting *Pos/Neg (PN) FOR DRY SOIL Use Pos/Neg netting in dry soils, brown grass, or snow. It can overcome the fence circuits lack of conductivity (see p. 11). You will also need a PowerLink. PowerLink 4.0 – p. 90 (for Pos/Neg net), 0.20 lb...... #335505 $5.00 – + Fence & Battery Tester KEEPS OUT… 42" ElectroStop 42" ElectroStop 42" ElectroStop 42" Goat & (with drivable posts) Plus Sheep Net Horizontal Strands 10 (9 conductive) 10 (9 conductive) 10 (9 conductive) 10 (9 conductive) Vertical Strands struts (every 12") struts (every 12") struts (every 12") strings (every 7") Roll Length 82' or 164' 100' 50' or 100' 82' or 164' Netting Color white/black white/black white/black yellow Premium Superconductor ✔ ✔ ✔ (SS) Single Spike Line Posts ✔ ✔ ✔ (DS) Double Spike Line Posts ✔ ✔ (DP)(SS) Drivable Line Posts ✔ Post Diameter 0.60" 0.75" 0.60" 0.51" Spike Length/Diameter 6"/0.26" 8"/0.31" 6"/0.26" 6"/0.25" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' 12.5' 6.8' 13.6' (PN) Pos/Neg for dry soils ✔ ✔ SHEEP & GOAT FENCES 17 CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. for temporary fences Moved Daily/Weekly ElectroStop® Plus 42" Starter Kit Contain a small flock of sheep or a small herd of goats with this complete portable fence system. Includes: • One 100 ft roll of ElectroStop Plus • 4 FiberTuff support posts • Solar IntelliShock® 60 energizer • Fence & Battery tester Starter Kit Plus Net (DS) white/black 100' x 42", 43.15 lb. ......................#207029 $483.60 Additional Net Rolls 100' x 42", 17.05 lb. ......................#203400 $179.00 Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 ElectroStop® 10/42/12 (SS) white/black 164' x 42", 16.60 lb................. #203000 $162.00 (DS) white/black 164' x 42", 18 lb. .......................#207025 $184.00 (DP)(SS) white/black 100' x 42", 20 lb....................... #203050 $180.00 (SS)(PN) white/black 164' x 42" , 16 lb. ............... #204000 $206.00* (DP)(SS)(PN) white/black 100' x 42", 20 lb..................#203051 $218.00* Plus Net (DS) white/black 100' x 42", 17.05 lb. ................ #203400 $179.00 Goat & Sheep Net (SS) yellow 164' x 42", 15.20 lb................. #208443 $136.00 82' x 42", 8 lb........................... #208442 $92.00 Build Your Own Fence System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester ElectroStop® 42" Complete Starter Kit All In One! Netting, Energizer, Support Posts & Tester Compared to ElectroNet? • 7" taller • 9 conductive twines instead of 8 When is the extra height advised? For jump-prone meat and dairy goats; flighty breeds of sheep; rams and bucks during breeding. Disadvantages of taller nets? Costly. Not as easy to handle. Less stable in soft soils. Pick the best net for the job— • For paddocks with straight, level lines—ElectroStop in 164 ft rolls. • Curves, dips or hills? ElectroStop Plus, more posts per foot for changing terrain. What you can do with this? • Strip-graze pastures. • As an interim fence until permanent fence is built. • Enclose jump-prone males. • Keep in domestic dogs. • Graze orchards & vineyards. • For temporary lanes and walkways for moving animals from place to place. • Graze stockpiled forage.
Build Your Own System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester Solar Energizer with ground spike Netting FiberTuff Support Posts $732 Fence & Battery Tester *Pos/Neg (PN) FOR DRY SOIL Use Pos/Neg netting in dry soils, brown grass, or snow. It can overcome the fence circuits lack of conductivity (see p. 11). You will also need a PowerLink. PowerLink 4.0 – p. 90 (for Pos/Neg net), 0.20 lb......#335505 $5.00 – + 48" ElectroFence 48" ElectroFence Plus Horizontal Strands 11 (10 conductive) 11 (10 conductive) Vertical Strands struts (every 12") struts (every 12") Roll Length 100' 100' Netting Color white/black white/black Premium Superconductor ✔ ✔ (SS) Single Spike Line Posts ✔ (DS) Double Spike Line Posts ✔ ✔ Post Diameter 0.75" 0.75" Spike Length/Diameter (SS) 8"/0.31" or (DS) 7"/0.31" 7"/0.31" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' 6.8' (PN) Pos/Neg for dry soils ✔ (SS roll) 18 SHEEP & GOAT FENCES CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. ElectroFence® 48" ElectroFence® 11/48/12 (SS) white/black 100' x 48", 15 lb.........................#204500 $165.00 (DS) white/black 100' x 48", 18 lb.........................#204510 $178.00 (SS)(PN) white/black 100' x 48" , 16 lb.................. #204515 $186.00* Plus Net (DS) white/black 100' x 48", 30 lb. ...................... #204520 $213.00 ElectroFence® Plus Starter Kit Includes: • Two-100 ft rolls of ElectroFence Plus (for larger areas for a longer duration) • 4 FiberTuff support posts • Solar IntelliShock® 60 energizer • Fence & Battery tester Starter Kit Plus Net (DS) white/black 100' x 48", 87.30 lb....................#207031 $731.80 for semi-permanent fences Moved Seasonally All In One! Complete Starter Kit Netting, Energizer, Support Posts & Tester Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 ElectroFence’s best uses • Sites where permanent fence is difficult to install. • A boundary fence for gardens. • Boundary fences on leased land. • Short-term boundary fence until permanent fence is installed. • To protect hay or grain supplies. • Sites that have strong frost heaves. Choose by terrain ElectroFence—use for flat pastures. It’s lighter, due to fewer posts, so it’s easier to handle during installation. ElectroFence Plus—use for hilly/ curvy pastures. It has line posts every 6.8 ft instead of 12.5 ft. (see p. 08). Enables fence to adapt to terrains of all types. For long-term grazing Resists jump-prone animals, both predator and livestock. Semi-permanent design is moved seasonally. Strutted verticals enable good handling during installation or take down. Compared to PermaNet Similarities The same post size, post spacing, height, portability and conductivity. Differences • An additional electrifiable strand. • Lowest strand is 4" closer to ground. • Verticals every 12" (vs 6"). • Strutted verticals instead of string. Less likely to sag between posts. KEEPS OUT…
48" PermaNet (SS) 48" PermaNet (DS) Horizontal Strands 10 (9 conductive) 10 (9 conductive) Vertical Strands strings (every 6") strings (every 6") Roll Length 150' 100' or 150' Netting Color white/black white/black Premium Superconductor ✔ ✔ (SS) Single Spike Line Posts ✔ (DS) Double Spike Line Posts ✔ Post Diameter 0.75" 0.75" Spike Length/Diameter 8"/0.31" 7"/0.31" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' 12.5' SHEEP & GOAT FENCES 19 CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 Build Your Own System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester PermaNet® 10/48/6 (SS) white & black 150' x 48", 21.40 lb.................. #206620 $234.00 (DS) white & black 150' x 48", 25.50 lb...................#207075 $244.00 100' x 48", 18 lb........................ #207065 $179.00 All-season foraging A semi-permanent fence—moved seasonally. Truly a proven product. Miles of PermaNet have been used for years at Premier—365 days a year, all 4 seasons (it’s designed for this). • Taller than other sheep/goat nets. Better containment and deterrence. • Long, thick spikes anchor netting to the ground, wind and time resistant. • Thick PVC posts with fiberglass “ribs” support net mesh all season long with minimal (if any) tensioning required. • Heavier to handle than temporary fences. We install/take down with a partner to minimize wear and tear on the net—and shepherd. Though you can set it up solo, handling heavy (>20 lb) netting is best with two people. This distributes the weight and makes installation easier. PermaNet® 48" for semi-permanent fences Moved Seasonally Putting PermaNet to work… • Sites with installation problems for permanent wire fences (hills, rocks, curves, trees, no machine access). • Boundary fences for ponds, orchards, gardens, cropland. • Perimeter fences on leased land—take your fence investment with you when the lease ends. • Interim boundary fence until a permanent fence is installed. • To protect stored feed supplies. • Sites with soils that shift due to frost or water-table changes, which make it difficult to keep wire fences taut. KEEPS OUT… I have only been running the fence for six days. After proper training with my goats, they all have a very healthy respect for the fence. Relatively quick to put up too. – Robert D., Illinois Designed as a solution for our farms. Why? A new farm contained miserable fences. We developed PermaNet 10/48/6 to act as a ”perimeter” until permanent fence could be built. It’s still in use because we can install 1/2 mile of livestock, dog and coyoteproof fence in hours instead of days.
Recommended to complete your netting system… Energizer Kits. ......................................... pp. 96–104 FiberTuff Support Posts. .................................p. 62 Fence & Battery Tester..................................p. 108 Optional Gate........................................................p. 86 Shown here, ElectroNet Pro . 35" ElectroNet Pro 48" PermaNet Pro Horizontal Strands 9 braided (8 conductive) 11 braided (10 conductive) Vertical Strands struts (every 12") strings (every 6") Roll Length 164' 100' Netting Color white/black white/black Premium Superconductor ✔ ✔ (SS) Single Spike Line Posts ✔ (DP)(SS) Drivable Line Posts ✔ Post Diameter 0.51" 0.75" Spike Length/Diameter 6"/0.26" 8"/0.31" Distance Between Line Posts 12.5' 12.5' (PN) Pos/Neg for dry soils ✔ 20 SHEEP & GOAT FENCES CA residents see p. 131 for Prop 65 Warning. Pro Netting 35" & 48" KEEPS OUT… What are Pro nets? They have the same proven features as ElectroNet® and PermaNet®, but with braided, not twisted, conductive strands. Ideal for use in brushy terrain or by impatient shepherds (we are guilty of tugging and pulling fences through bramble). The “Pro” difference: • More metal is exposed on the outside of the strand to enable better and more reliable animal to conductor contact. • The tighter, braided weave results in fewer snags when pulled or carried. Recommended for folks fencing in rough terrain or when the added security of increased conductor exposure is needed (perimeter fences). Build Your Own Fence System Choose Netting, then add an Energizer, Support Posts & Tester BRAIDED Pro Nets TWISTED Standard Nets VS ElectroNet® Pro 9/35/12 Temporary Fence—Moved Daily/Weekly Similar to standard ElectroNet® (see p. 15), but with braided, not twisted, conductive strands. Features: • Vertical support struts (stouter than string verticals). • Single spike posts easily insert into most soils. • White/black conductors for optimal visibility. (SS) white/black 164’ x 35”, 13 lb..............................#208080 $210.00 *Pos/Neg (PN) FOR DRY SOIL If fencing in dry soil, brown grass, or snow, use Pos/Neg netting. Its capability can overcome the soil’s lack of conductivity (see p. 11 for details). You will also need a PowerLink. PowerLink 4.0 – p. 90 (for Pos/Neg net), 0.20 lb...... #335505 $5.00 – + for temporary and semi-permanent fences PermaNet® Pro 11/48/6 Semi-Permanent Fence—Moved Seasonally The same proven features as standard PermaNet® (see p. 19), but with braided, not twisted, conductive strands. See Pro benefits at left. Features: • Bottom electrified strand can be disconnected in tall grass to lower fence’s weed load. • Pos/Neg capability (see below) when soil lacks adequate moisture. • Drivable posts—for installing in dry, hard or rocky soils. (DP)(SS)(PN) white/black 100' x 48" (Pos/Neg), 17.10 lb. ..#208081 $265.00*
SHEEP & GOAT FENCES 21 premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 C. Conductor Hook A. Digital Tester D. PowerLink L. Strainrite Clip M. EzeReel 2.0 Complete Fence Diagram A. Fence & Battery Digital Tester, 0.30 lb – p. 108....#200010 $24.00 B. Warning Sign, 0.06 lb – p. 90.................................#346000 $1.60 C. Conductor Hook, 0.08 lb – p. 90............................ #237400 $1.10 D. PowerLink 4.0, 0.20 lb – p. 90................................#335500 $5.00 E. RopeLink 2.6, 0.01 lb – p. 90.................................. #256210 $0.82 F. IntelliTwine 2.25, 660', 2 lb – p. 57........................#253500 $23.00 G. IntelliBraid Twine PE 3.0, 660', 2.95 lb – p. 57......#253530 $32.00 IntelliBraid Twine PE 2.25, 660', 1.85 lb – p. 57...#235360 $28.00 H. I. J. K. SnapOn Harp Clip O. EzeWind E. RopeLink F. & G. Conductors H. –J. Posts F. G. H. Step-In FiberRod, 3', 0.40 lb – p. 65. .............. #321834 $3.00 I. Goldfoot PigTail Post, 33", 1.10 lb – p. 63....... #320600 $4.35 J. Galvanized Steel T Post, 6', 9.13 lb – p. 67.......#327600 $24.50 K. SnapOn Harp Clip, 0.01 lb – p. 72....................#325310 $0.24 L. Strainrite Clip, 0.03 lb – p. 75.......................... #380901 $0.70 M. EzeReel 2.0 Complete, 4.50 lb – p. 58............ #238600 $38.25 N. EzeReel T Post Bracket, 1.70 lb – p. 58............ #238501 $16.00 O. EzeWind, 0.55 lb – p. 58.................................. #238505 $5.10 Practical portability Up to 4 strands of IntelliBraid 3.0 or IntelliTwine™ conductors installed on lightweight posts spaced up to 35 ft apart. The conductors are stored, unwound and then rewound onto large reels such as SupaReels™ or EzeReels™. For support posts, we use StepIn FiberRods (p. 65) or PigTail Posts (p. 63). Clips or insulators are added to the posts (p. 73) to support conductors. End posts must maintain tension longer than temporary fences. So we use steel T posts or wood posts (usually from a permanent fence). Longer grazing periods lead to more grass contact—keep the lowest strand 12" above the soil to limit weed-load. To install Tools: Steel maul or sledge to drive in the reel post support stake; fence tester. Time: About the time it takes to walk any distance (e.g. 1000 ft) twice. Skill: Minimal. Multistrand Fences with Reels for semi-permanent fences Moved Seasonally WARNING ELECTRIC FENCE REMIER P 2031 300th Street Washington IA 52353 800-282-6631 319-653-7622 Note: The 3-strand fence in the diagram below is attached to an existing electrified permanent fence with 3 conductor hooks and PowerLinks. C E D B H K 35" 24" 12" F or G I L M J N Insert T Posts 18" Insert Wood Posts 42"–48" — + + + — Up to 35 ft between line posts
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