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NETTING COMPARED
CONTAIN SEVERAL SPECIES
TO COMPLETE FENCE SYSTEM
Q. Do I need 42" or 48" net?
Q. I want to contain several species. Which netting is the best?
Q. What size energizer do I use?
A. Depends on your birds and needs. 42" Netting
• For heavy breeds (Orpingtons and
A. Choose the fence for the most difficult species to contain. For example, if fencing both poultry and goats, fence for the poultry. Use either PoultryNet 12/48/3 or PermaNet 12/48/3.
A. If soil is moist and grass short, most folks can use a 0.5 joules output unit for 2–3 rolls. If grass is tall or soil dry, use a unit with more output.
Wyandottes) and waterfowl.
• Lighter and easier to handle when installing/moving. Less expensive.
48" Netting
• For livelier and lighter birds that like to fly (Leghorns) and turkeys.
• Taller fence is more likely to discourage coyotes and dogs.
For birds that fly over, clip flight feathers of one wing. Cull those that still find a way to escape.
Ignore references to miles and stored joules (clumsy marketing terms).
Q. Is color important?
A. All nets come with built-in line posts. Install additional posts where support is needed between built-in posts.
A. Yes. Color effects visibility.
• White/black is the most visible to
Q. Can predators jump the net?
A well-tensioned net provides a more secure and functioning enclosure.
A. 1. Install a strong support post such as a FiberTuff (p. 73).
2. Install a tent peg and guideline. Tie the netting post to this to provide additional stability.
humans and animals, therefore the
safest and our preference.
• Green/black blends in with the
landscape reducing its visibility.
A. It is possible for some predators to
jump fences. This is unlikely if the net is properly electrified when first set up and maintained that way.
Q. How is netting supported at corners and/ or curves?
Q. How often will it be moved?
Why? Because of the fear factor created by the shock. Our guard dogs will jump or climb ordinary wire fences in pursuit of coyotes, but not the electrified netting.
A. Daily/Weekly
See PoultryNet, pp. 62–65.
Monthly/Seasonally
See PermaNet Plus, pp. 66–67. See nonelectrified fences, p. 81.
Q. Will netting harm birds or other animals?
Q. Which energizer is right for you?
A. No. An electric fence pulse lasts less than 3 milliseconds—which is too brief to cause harm if contact does not repeat. And is far better than death by entangle- ment or predators.
A. If you’re close enough to an outlet, use a plug-in (AC/110V) unit. Otherwise:
There are “NoShock” options for birds kept in monitored day pens (at night birds are always moved to a safe, secure inside location). See p. 81.
Q. Why are support posts needed?
a. Solar Units—an all-in-one kit.
b. DC Battery—you will need to regularly
recharge batteries.
Q. What’s the terrain?
A. Choose Plus Nets if the fenceline will have ups/downs and curves/corners.
Plus Nets have additional built-in posts, which means a shorter distance between line posts (every 6.8 ft). Choose Standard Nets if you have flat terrain. The lowered stress from differing angles allows users to have a longer distance between line posts (every 10 or 12 ft).
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Which PoultryNet® is right for you?
We offer many fences to fit your situation, including complete kits, different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils.
There are 3 types of PoultryNet, see p. 60 or scan QR code at right.
POULTRY FENCE OPTIONS