Making fence predator proof

ONG2 · #1 03/30/11, 02:55 PM

I know we had a fence discussion a while back but I wanted to ask the question about one of http://www.kencove.com/fence/detail.php?code=IORHD for 74 cents per post I could put up a hot hi tensile strand 8" from the fence. I plan to put it on the outside of the fence.

Has anyone used these fiberglass insulators and what would be the ideal height to place the wire? I am more concerned with dogs or coyotes digging under the fence than getting through it.

In a perfect world the sheep could get their heads through the fence and clean the grass and weeds out from under the hot wire. They clean both sides now but there is no electric wire for them to hit.

Bearfootfarm · #2 03/30/11, 04:11 PM

You can get these for 57 cents each, and won't have to drill or drive them in.

I'd put the lowest one just high enough to run the deck of your mower underneath it in case the animals don't keep it clear

I'd run a second wire at the top to stop them from climbing over.

I would also use aluminum wire because it has lowere resistance and will never rust.

It's MUCH easier to work with than true "hi-tensile", and it only needs to be tight enough not to sag between posts

http://www.zarebasystems.com/store/e...sulators/sc-30

I'd be afraid the fiberglass rods would break too easily

ONG2 · #3 03/31/11, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the link, I am curious how long have you had those insulators up? I read somewhere that they will get brittle over the years. And I sure do agree about not using hi tensile if you can help it, but this I have it and it is paid for.

Bearfootfarm · #4 04/01/11, 11:39 AM

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how long have you had those insulators up?

My neighbor has a few that are at least 10 years old, and could be much older.
I would think the ones being made today are even better materials

bergere · #5 04/01/11, 04:46 PM

I hate the insulators that are being made today. I have some that are 20 years old and still going strong and the last bag I bought a few months ago where breaking when I was trying to put the the things on the T posts!
Try to find Insulators NOT made in china, they are useless.