Animal Control Electric Fences offer a modern solution to controlling animal access to pastures, gardens, or other areas on your property. When properly installed and regularly maintained, these systems can be effective in keeping out deer, bears, coyotes, wolves, dogs, cats, horses, and other pests.

The design and installation of an electric fence will depend on your specific needs. For example, if your fence will be used to keep out predators, you will need a higher voltage (5,000 volts minimum) and more wires and posts than you would for a livestock or pet fence.

Before beginning the installation, make sure your energizer is connected to your fence line and that the grounding system is in place. The grounding system is crucial to ensure a continuous flow of electricity. It typically consists of several galvanized steel rods that are buried at specific distances. You should test your grounding system regularly to confirm that it is working properly.

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After establishing the buried grounding rods, you can start stringing your fence. Be sure to use insulators to separate the grounding and fence wires from each other. You can purchase insulated terminals or make your own using a hose clamp and a length of copper wire.

If your fence is for livestock, you will need to start the bottom wire low enough to prevent jumping and end it at the nose level of the cow or calf. For goats and sheep, the insulated coating of their wool may require higher voltage to insure that they get a strong shock. Visibility is also important for these animals, and incorporating flags and other visual aids can help them recognize the boundary of the fence.