Electric Net Fence: Netting for Sheep, Poultry, Goats and Horses

Electric Net Fence: A Portable Electric Fence You Simply Push In

An electric net fence is electric netting made of plastic strands with woven in conductors, with the posts already attached. You roll the net out, push the posts into the ground and connect it to an energizer. In a short time you have a secure enclosure for sheep, goats, chickens or rabbits. It is also a proven way to keep foxes and wildlife out. Because it is so quick to move, it suits rotational grazing especially well.

The Right Net for Your Animals

Electric netting differs mainly in height and mesh size. Poultry netting has tight meshes at the bottom, so chicks cannot slip out and foxes cannot get in. Sheep netting is matched to the size of sheep and lambs, and because wool insulates, it needs a powerful energizer. Netting for horses is taller and highly visible, while wildlife netting keeps deer and wild boar away from gardens and fields. For dogs and cats there is netting that limits their run in the garden.

Setting Up, Power and Care

Electric netting needs good voltage, because the many conductors and the vegetation draw energy. Mow under the net regularly so grass does not touch the live strands. At corners, add extra posts or guy lines so the net stands taut and does not sag. When taking it down, roll the net up post by post so it does not tangle. Replacement posts and repair parts keep your net in good shape for many years.

Frequently asked questions

Which energizer do I need for electric netting?
One with enough power for the length of netting and the amount of grass growth. As a rule of thumb, choose a size up for netting, because grass and the many conductors need more energy than a simple polywire fence.

How many electric nets can I join together?
You join several nets into one long line via the connectors at the ends. How long the whole run can be depends mainly on the power of your energizer and the amount of vegetation.

Can I leave electric netting up without power?
Better not, because animals can get their heads or horns caught in an unpowered net. Take the net down or switch the energizer back on as soon as the animals are on the area.