Electric Fence Solutions For Keeping Out Deer and Elk
If you didn't plant your landscaping or garden as a deer feeding station, the
ability to keep deer out of your yard becomes important. Deer present some
unique challenges, but it can be done.
Deer often move quickly from one feeding area to another and frequently run
through electric fences without even seeing them. So the first step in
successfully keeping deer out is to put up a sturdy and highly visible fence.
In most instances this means a 6-foot tall, permanent high-tensile
electrified fence.
Deer have a heightened sense of smell and using bait on the fence, such as
peanut butter or molasses, will attract and slow them down. The bait will
prompt deer to touch the fence with their nose or tongue, receiving a safe but
intense shock. A shock in front of the eyes causes the deer to back up and
leave the area. After one or two encounters with an electric fence, deer will
look for other sources of food.
Deer fencing options
Zareba recommends the following wire configurations for keeping deer out.
If a permanent high tensile fence is not an option for you, another possible
solution is to use 7-foot T-posts with 7 strands of poly wire or tape, spaced
10 inches apart. Use a low impedance fence controller that
produces 4,000 to 5,000 volts on the fence.
Note: To contain deer or elk, visit the pages on exotic animals.
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