Electric Fencing

Some people think that using an electric fence to keep your cattle on your land and to keep predators out is wrong because it may in fact hurt your own animals. Today, we will discuss the benefits of using this method. Firstly, electric fencing, like the products sold by Redstone Supply, is far superior to barbed wire or woven wire fences because it is much safer. The electric fence sends only a small, electric pulse designed to deter the animal from wondering to close. After a while, it creates a psychological barrier in the cattle's brain, keeping them within the confines of the...

Deer are strong animals that tend to strike at night - so do not get the S10, S16, S20, or S40. These energizers are great but they are not meant for keeping deer away. The chargers have a day/night sensor - so at night time, the pulse rate drops to conserve battery life.  You will need an energizer that can put out at least 1 joule of energy. It's okay if it's slightly under a joule.  We recommend the following products for keeping deer out: Fencing: Consider getting Turbo Tape. It's visible, so deer can see it, and it's WAY MORE conductive than poly...

Barbed wire fencing is inappropriate for horses, period. Barbed wire fencing has been used for years for horses, cows, sheep, and even pigs. So why is it inappropriate all of a sudden? The very design of barbed wire fencing is inappropriate for animals, particularly horses, as it is designed to hurt. Barbed wire fencing is a thin pair of steel strands that have two to four sharp points sticking out at regular intervals. These sharp barbs are designed to poke anything that touches them to discourage the animal going through the fence. While this is still widely accepted for cattle...

Properly grounding an electric fence is essential in keeping the fence in good working order. When a fence isn't working properly, it may be difficult to keep cattle or other livestock contained; it will also be difficult to keep predators away.  An improperly grounded fence likely will not shock an animal when the animal bumps up against part of the fence. How Does Electric Fencing Work? The grounding circuit is a very important part of an electrical fence; the grounding circuit essentially keeps the fence functioning properly. The fence charger, sometimes called the energizer, alters the electrical charge that is present in the fence. This alteration...

Building stable and secure electric fencing is basically just like building anything else, what you put into it is what you get out of it. By using the appropriate equipment and properly maintaining your electric fence, you’ll have a permanent and safe structure that will last for a very long time. One key benefit of installing an electric or high-tensile fence is that they’re usually less expensive than installing a barbed wire fence since fewer materials are required as well as less time needed to install them. Also, Gallagher electric fencing is much more versatile by design because you can simple re-install it anywhere you choose....