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Designing your fence - defining your needs

Defining Your Fence Needs

We group electric fences into three categories: (1) portable or temporary, (2) semi-permanent or permanent, and (3) permanent high tensile.

In this section, we describe the types of fences and the basics of installing each one, things to consider about controlling your farm or ranch animals, and other factors you will want to take into account as you plan your fence.

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Types of Fences

Animal Control Needs

Other Factors

Animal Control Needs

THERE ARE SEVERAL QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF:

1. What type of animal do you want to control?

The animal being controlled will largely determine the type of electric fence you need. The animal's hooves, thickness and length of coat, height, jumping ability and many other factors will impact your fence selection.

In general, animals with thick, shaggy coats require a more powerful charger than animals with shorter coats and thin hides. Electricity relies on conductivity to deliver a shock, and a heavy coat can act as an insulator.

One of the conductive wires should be placed at the animal's nose level. The strands need to be spaced so the animal cannot push its head through any two wires without receiving a shock. You may need low or high wires to prevent animals from digging under or jumping over fences.

Please see Containing Your Animal sections to determine your needs for a specific animal type.

2. Do you want to contain or keep out the animal(s)?

A short, safe pulse of electricity creates a psychological barrier that trains most animals to avoid the fence. However, predators, bulls, and other aggressive animals are more apt to challenge the fence, requiring a more powerful fence charger.

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