Electric Fence to Keep Out Predators
While electric fences are normally used to contain animals, they are also
equally effective for keeping predators out, such as
wolves, coyotes, and bears.
Note: to keep out deer and small nuisance animals, refer to
Critters.
Predators are highly motivated to get to the animals on the other side of the
fence - such as livestock, (or in the case of bears, bee hives). Domestic
animals become conditioned to the electric fence, usually avoiding it after one
or two shocks. However, predators may endure repeated shocks in their
determination to get to their "food source".
Predator fences need to shock severely, plus serve as a physical barrier. The
fence needs to be sturdier, have wires more closely spaced, and may need to be
taller than the animals you're containing. For these reasons, we recommend
permanent high tensile fence systems for
keeping out predators.
Our Fence Builder™ fence planning tool
will help identify the components you need to contain animals while keeping out
predators.
Frequently asked questions about
predators
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