There are questions you need to ask yourself when building electric fences for animals:
1. What type of fence do I need? If I can’t use electricity, is a battery-powered fence or a solar-powered fence right for me? Can I use an electric fence kit?
2. What animals need to be contained or deterred? Do I need an electric deer fence, electric farm fence, or a livestock electric fence? What about an electric fence kit if I'm controlling horses or pets?
3. What are some other factors I need to consider when planning electric fences for animals?
Electric fence systems can be used for a variety of livestock, horses and farm animal containment needs. In order to keep predators away from your animals, you need to assess the predator situation in your region.
Electric fences for animals can also be used for pet containment. These systems are usually in the form of an electric fence kit where all of the fencing materials are supplied inside the box.
Fi-Shock™ Electric Fence Systems work for cows, bulls, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, exotic animals, deer, rabbit, raccoons, and coyotes, among others. Check our variety of electric fences for animals in our store.
We have listed below the most common number of strands needed for different species of animals. Some stands are charged or “Hot” while others are grounded
The measurements are from the ground up. The red line means it is a charged wire, while a black line means it is a grounded (not electrified) wire.
Recommended Electric Fence Configurations for Livestock Containment
As a general rule, there should be a “Hot” wire at chest level for the animal that you are trying to contain or repel. Another hot wire should be placed at nose level.
For example, if you are trying to keep a normal sized cat out of a garden, there should be a hot wire at about eight inches above the ground and another at about 12 inches above the ground.
Obviously, if there are multiple species and sizes of animals, more strands will be needed.
