Wolf Fence: Nets and complete sets to protect your sheep and goats

Wolf Fence: Security for your flock

Since wolves have returned to many regions, sheep and goat keepers face new questions. An ordinary livestock fence is often no longer enough, because wolves examine a fence thoroughly and look for gaps, especially at ground level. A wolf fence is therefore taller, electrified and sealed tightly at the bottom. That teaches the wolf that your paddock is off limits and protects your animals day and night, wherever you graze them.

Wolf nets and complete sets

Individual wolf nets come in several heights: OviNet Maxi and TitanNet Premium XBraid at 122 cm, TitanNet Premium Vario at 108/122 cm, TitanNet 145 at 145 cm in 25 or 50 m lengths and OviNet at 170 cm. Use them to extend an existing fence or put one together to suit your land. The wolf fence complete set with 12 V solar and 400 m of 122 cm high netting is designed for sheep keepers who want to protect their paddock permanently and independently of mains power. The wolf emergency set with 500 m of netting and 1000 m of polywire can run on 12 V or 230 V and is made for situations where you need to act fast, for example after a kill in the area.

The weak spot: the gate

A fence is only as strong as its weakest point, and that is often the gate. The Kerbl electric gate kit for wolf protection, a set of nine, helps you keep gateways electrified too. Warning tape in 100 or 250 m rolls, run above the netting, makes the fence visible at dusk and makes it look taller. Make sure the voltage is even all the way round the paddock, keep the ground under the net free of vegetation and close dips and ditches carefully. Good earthing is especially important on dry ground so the fence works at full strength.

Frequently asked questions

How high does a fence need to be to protect against wolves?
Heights from around 90 to 120 cm are often recommended, with a tight seal at the ground and enough voltage. The exact requirements for funding vary by country, so ask the relevant authority.

What should I do after a wolf kill?
Leave the animals as untouched as possible and report the kill straight away to the body responsible for wolf management in your area. They will also tell you which documents you need for compensation.

Does a livestock guardian dog help alongside the fence?
Many keepers combine the two with good results. A dog does not replace the fence, though. It adds to it and needs plenty of experience and care itself.