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Posts for fencing and the right fence height

To guarantee optimal safety of the animals, the correct fence height and convenient distances between the posts have to be considered

Posts for fencing and the right distances

The break-out of animals from a pasture that is locked with an electric fence causes problems. Equally problematic is the possibility that red deer or boars break in and damage or destroy crops. To prevent this, you have to pay attention to the correct distances between the posts and the correct fence height.

The following distances have proven their worth, so that the conductor does not sag between the posts:

Wires: 6 m to 8 m (according to the dead weight)
Tapes: 3 m (40 mm tapes), 5 m (20 mm tapes), 6- 8 m (10 mm tapes)
Ropes: 4 m (diameter 7-8 mm, 6 m (diameter 5-6 mm)

For stable fences we especially recommend our posts made of high-quality plastic, fibreglass or recycling material.

Recommended fence heights

The following fence heights are recommended values. Please also consider the size and the »jumping ability« of the animals and the valid safety regulations.

Large horses: 140 cm, 95 cm, 50 cm (3 lines)
Small horses and ponies: 120 cm, 75 cm, 45 cm (3 lines)
Dairy cows and calves: 90-100 cm, 60 cm (2 lines)
Bulls and mother cows with breed: 100-110 cm, 75 cm, 45 cm (3 lines)
Pigs: 50 cm, 35 cm, 20 cm (3 lines)
Boars: 80 cm, 50 cm, 30 cm (3 lines)
Poultry and cats: 80-105 cm, 60 cm, 40 cm, 20 cm (4 lines)
Dogs: 80 cm, 60 cm, 40 cm, 20 cm (4 lines)
Rabbits and bunnies: 50 cm, 40 cm, 30 cm, 20 cm (4 lines)
Red deer: 140 cm, 115 cm, 85 cm, 50 cm, 30 cm (5 lines)
Sheep and goats: 145 cm, 120 cm, 105 cm, 90 cm (netting)

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Electric fence easily explained

Electric fences are used for the fencing in or the exclusion of animals. These work quite simply, offering a high level of safety, mobility and flexibility as well as an easy control of the fence system. The electric fence, conductors, posts with accessories and the grounding form the basic structure of the electric fence.

The right choice of electric fence

Which electric fence should be used depends on the electric supply, the animal species, the fence length and the vegetation of the fence system. We offer a huge selection of suitable electric fences for any situation.

The right conductor for optimal safety

The right choice of conductor is especially important for a sufficient voltage of the fence and therefore for the optimal safety of the animals. Tapes, wires and ropes are flexible to use, easy to install, dismantle, expand or implement.

More safety due to a better grounding

If the grounding of the electric fence system is unattended, the performance is decreased and can result in a higher risk of break-outs of the animals. We recommend the use of several earth posts so that you can always be sure.

Possible sources of error at the electric fence

An electric fence can be subject to possible sources of error. If the electric fence system does not work correctly there are some sources of error that should be checked. With a fence tester the voltage and the grounding of the fence can easily be checked.