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Chicken Net 11/42/3

Chicken Net 11/42/3
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42" tall, basic electric fence for containing and controlling the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry. Same mesh design as PoultryNet 12/42/3, but with 1/10 the conductivity. As such, Chicken Net is not advised for fences longer than 500 ft.

12 yellow horizontal twines (11 conductive) intersect with string verticals every 3". White line posts are spaced every 13'5". For fences that involve curves, corners and directional change, or when aesthetics are a concern, purchase additional line posts to reduce sag.

Recommended for containing heavy, non-flying birds (e.g. Orpingtons and Wyandottes). For flightier breeds and protection from larger predators such as coyotes and dogs, look to 48" Chicken Net.

Arrives to your door as a complete roll with the line posts already built in. Just attach a fence energizer and it’s ready to keep poultry in and their ground-based predators out.

Common Uses

  • Keep small flocks in the backyard. When managed well, chickens are an indispensable garden tool—turning pesky insects and weeds into rich compost.
  • Rotate poultry to fresh grass as a food source and to reduce disease risks.
  • Prevent raccoons, opossums, skunks, foxes and other predators from killing poultry.

Key Differences vs. PoultryNet

  • 1/10 the conductivity of our premium nets, so it’s less suited for long fences.
  • Not as easy to handle during removal and installation. The longer length between posts means more material to fold/roll. It’s also more apt to sag in uneven terrain.
  • Yellow color is not as visible to animals (or humans) in low-light situations as compared to white/black fencing.

We’re aware that the lower price of Chicken Net encourages folks to choose this version. Think carefully before you do so. Customers who are unhappy with netting are often those who’ve chosen Chicken Net or its farmstore equivalents. Why do we offer it? Because it is similar in specifications to nets from other sources—and comparisons make decisions easier.

To Install

The same “unroll and then unfold” process applies to all electrified nets. Minimal strength or skill needed (and no tools). Extra supports such as FiberTuff™ step-in posts are useful at corners, curves and ends. You will need a fence energizer to electrify the net.

Even for new users, it takes less than 10 minutes to go from out-of-the-box netting to installed fence. And it’s durable! Nets last over 10 seasons if used and stored properly. (Its mortal enemy is errant lawn mowers!)

Chicken Net is not effective with baby chicks that are small enough to crawl through the net openings and therefore are not deterred by the electric shock.

FREE shipping on qualified orders over $100!

How To Purchase

  1. Measure the fence line.
  2. Choose the length and the amount of netting needed. (Example: A 240 ft fence line requires one 164 ft roll and one 82 ft roll.)
  3. Select an energizer kit (includes charger, ground rod and wireless tester).
  4. Add support posts as needed for ends, curves and corners, and any accessories.

We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at 800-282-6631 for expert advice.

Netting
Energizers
Posts
Accessories

Precautions

Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.

Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.

Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.

Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.