Chicken Net 12/42/3
A prefabricated fence that has 12 horizontal twines (11 conductive); is 42" tall installed, and has string verticals every 3". Keeps in poultry and keeps out their ground based predators.
White PVC posts are built into the mesh every 13.5 ft. The result, when energized properly, is a nearly impenetrable mesh to sheep, goats, coyotes and dogs.
How does it compare to PoultryNet?
- Has 10 times more electrical resistance (380 Ω/1000 ft) so it's less suited for fences more than 1000 ft long.
- Not as easy to handle during removal and installation (longer length between posts means more material to fold/roll).
- Yellow color not as visible in light/dark situations as white/black.
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Electric Netting Instructions 
Common Uses
- To contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry.
- To prevent raccoons, coyotes, foxes, bears, dogs and other nonflying predators from killing poultry.
- To rotate poultry to fresh grass and to reduce disease risks.
Specs
| Chicken Net 12/42/3 | |
|---|---|
| Height | 42" installed |
| Horizontal Strands | 12 (11 conductive) |
| Vertical Strands | Plastic strings spaced every 3" |
| Roll Length | 82' or 164' |
| Color | Yellow |
| Premium Superconductor | No |
| Electrical Resistance | 380 Ω/per 1000' |
| Line Post Options | Single Spike (SS) |
| Line Post Material | White PVC, 0.60" diameter |
| Spike Length/Diameter | 6"/0.26" |
| Distance Between Posts | 13.5' |
| Horizontal Spacings | 2", 2", 2", 2", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 6, 8" (from bottom to top) |
Each roll comes with 1 Warning Sign and 1 Repair Kit.
Cost
- #208434 - $0.86 per ft (164' roll with single spike posts)
- #208435 - $1.21 per ft (82' roll with single spike posts)
Installation
See PDFs and videos above for additional installation instructions.
Precautions
It is best to have animals trained to electric fencing before you turn them out in the net only. 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.
It has 380 ohms of resistance instead of 38 so it’s not advised for fences longer than 2 to 3 nets.
Note: We’re aware that the lower price of this net will encourage folks to choose this version. Think carefully before you do so. Customers who are unhappy with netting are often those who’ve chosen its farmstore/catalog equivalents. So why do we offer it? Because it is similar to nets from other sources—and comparisons make decisions easier.
If unsure, give us a call at 800-282-6631 and ask to speak to consultant. They will help you make the optimal netting choice for your fencing needs.
Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. Warning! Do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting due to risk of fire. (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.
Dry or frozen ground many cause the NetPost spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed.
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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2019 New Products
Solar IntelliShock® 60 Energizer Kit
Item #113350 -Solar powered 0.60 joule energizer used with electric fences to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.
$270.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
Item #200006 -Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.
$15.00 -
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 42" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208054 -Strong, stiff step-in support post for ends and corners of temporary and semi-permanent netting.
$4.45 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$0.97 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/white
Item #340605 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$57.00
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Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/42/SS (white) - For: ElectroStop 10/42/12, E'Stop 9/42/6, PoultryNet 12/42/3, Chicken Net 12/42/3 or Goat Net 9/42/6
Item #203041 -Replacement line posts for Premier’s netting. Designs for each type of net, double or single spike.
$3.10 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Repair Kit for Sheep Net, Chicken Net, Goat Net (Yellow)
Item #201740 -A handy repair kit that includes all of the essentials to patch tears and holes in electric net fences.
$2.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Brass Ferrules for Netting
Item #200500 -Neat item used to repair broken horizontals in electric netting.
$0.14 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cord retainer (replacement only) for 13mm/.51" & 15mm/.60" net posts
Item #200800 -Clip designed for the spikes on standard netting posts. Keeps bottom black strand from sliding up and creating a gap at the bottom of the net.
$0.12 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement - Electrical clip for netting
Item #200900 -This clip is designed to connect all the horizontals on any electrified netting together electrically.
$0.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Top Cap (replacement only) for 15mm/.60" dia net posts
Item #202203 -Replaces lost, misplaced or broken plastic caps (for posts 0.575" in diameter) on netting posts. Holds top strand of net in place so there is less sagging.
$0.20
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Heather B from North Carolina
I struggled in the beginning from the packaging, I'm not sure how it was "folded", but seems that being rolled, would have made an easier method to unpackage. I think that adding 2 more poles would help keep the netting more taut and stop some of the sagging in the fencing. (I have been using wood stakes to help bring up the areas that are sagging.) All that being said, the fencing appears to be very durable,and so far, it has done the job keeping in my chickens and ducks. I appreciate the addition of the repair kit as well.
Oslin O from Tennessee
We've purchased multiple lengths of this exact fencing and we love the economy of it. The main complaints I see from people, is that it is flimsy but thats with any poultry netting with this distancing since there are so many strands. This fence will stand straight up if done in a single line, and will become slacker the more facets or angles you put into it, but for us, its worth putting in a few strategic posts to help hold it instead of the entire fence being double posted, for weight purposes!
Edward L from Virginia
I bought this understanding that distance was limited to probably two nets, however, my complaint has to do more with the inability to actually hold itself up. Very flimsey and unless you have additional step in posts it seems as though the manufacturer just took it too far on spacing the posts. I think description should make it clear that step-in posts should be a required item for this to function properly.
