Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Exotic Animals
What do I need to consider in setting up an electric fence for
llamas?
Why do you recommend at least 6-foot tall electric high tensile fence
for deer and elk?
Are electric fence systems safe for containing ostrich, emus and rheas?
What do I need to consider in setting up an electric
fence for llamas?
Llamas are fairly easy to contain and rarely try to escape, especially if there
is more than one llama fenced in.
Electric fence is the safest fence to use for llamas, as it easily contains the
llamas while keeping out any predators. It is recommended to have secure, tight
fencing at least 4 _ feet high for the perimeter fence, as it will provide
safety and security for the llamas and crias (baby llamas).
At times, internal temporary fencing is recommended to separate
the breeding males and females and the newly weaned crias. For more information
on electric fence for llamas, refer to Exotics-Llamas.
Why do you recommend at least 6-foot tall electric high
tensile fence for deer and elk?
Deer and elk are not easily
domesticated - they are accustomed to roaming where they please, which is
usually to food sources. Since they are strong jumpers, they can easily clear a
fence that is their height. In addition, they may "test" the electric fence by
running into it to get out, so the fence needs to be durable and resilient to
pressure.
Electric high tensile fence is the ideal solution since it is long lasting,
extremely strong, and will maintain its shape even if run into. It can easily
be built to 6-foot or taller heights.
Are electric fence systems safe for containing
ostrich, emus and rheas?
Electric high tensile fence systems work well for
ratites as an external perimeter fence, especially where predators are
a problem. It is also effective to place an electric wire at the top and bottom
of an existing mesh or chain link fence to keep out predators (wire is on the
outside of the fence) or to keep the emus, ostriches or rheas from jumping over
the fence, particularly if the fence is less than 6 feet high (wire is on the
inside of the fence).
That being said, electric fences may not be the best overall solution for
ratites, as these birds have a tendency to reach over, through or under
fencing, which could risk their getting caught in the electric wires. Chain
link or closely meshed woven wire fences 6 to 7 feet high are the safest and
most effective.
Never use barbed wire fencing, as it can cause damage to the birds.
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