PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit
Contain and protect your chickens in the backyard or on the pasture with this complete fence system. Effective for all types of poultry. Also useful as a perimeter fence to exclude small critters and deer from gardens, fruit orchards and tree plantings. Choose this kit if you plan to move the fence one per season (or less often.) 48" tall.
The mesh portion of PermaNet® is exactly the same as PoultryNet®. But it has stronger, larger posts—each with longer, larger steel ground spikes. That enables it to resist sagging and withstand the effects of wind, rain, ice and snow much better than normal netting. It’s a “less worries” option.
Starter kit includes these essentials:
- 100 ft roll of 48" PermaNet® Plus double spike electric netting
- 4 48" FiberTuff™ support posts
- Solar IntelliShock® 60 fence energizer
- 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
Other Starter Kits:
- 42" PoultryNet® Plus—move fence daily/weekly with heavy breeds (e.g. Orpingtons and Wyandottes)
- 48" PoultryNet® Plus—move fence daily/weekly with light or flighty breeds (e.g. Leghorns and Buttercups)
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Benefits
Effective as a semi-permanent boundary or subdivision fence. Can also be used for sheep, goats and other livestock.
Electric netting is quick to install, durable and adaptable to dips and curves in difficult terrain.
Common Uses
- Contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry for a month or more at a time.
- To prevent raccoons, foxes, opossums, coyotes, bears, dogs, skunks and other ground-based predators from attacking and killing poultry.
- As a perimeter fence to exclude small critters and deer from gardens, fruit orchards and tree plantings.
- For backyard, boundary or subdivision fences that will be moved infrequently.
- Can be used to contain and control livestock other than poultry, such as sheep, goats, cattle and guard dogs.
Specs
Starter kit includes:
- 100 ft roll of 48" PermaNet® Plus double spike electric netting creates a 25' x 25' enclosure.
- 4 48" FiberTuff™ support posts
- Solar IntelliShock® 60 fence energizer with U-Spike ground stake (combination ground rod and support stand) and wiring harness.
- 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 is a 48" electrifiable prefabricated fence. It arrives at your door as a complete roll with the double spike posts already built into the mesh/fence. Features 12 horizontals strands (11 electrified) with vertical struts placed every 3". “Plus” nets include additional line posts spaced every 6'8" to reduce sag. Add 3 more rolls of item #207100 to create a 100' x 100' enclosure.
FiberTuff™ Posts provide additional support around curves, corners and other major directional changes. Use at end posts to help maintain tension on the fence.
The Solar IntelliShock® 60 fence energizer will electrify 3-5 rolls of electric netting depending on soil conditions and vegetation.
Use the 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester to determine if your fence system is working properly. At the end of the net, the approximate voltage should measure at least 3,000V.
Installation
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.
Netting must be moved when tall grass covers the lower “hot” strands. The alternative? Apply a strip of herbicide to kill vegetation.
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.
Warranty
2-year warranty for energizers and solar panels cover lightning damage and defective parts or workmanship. Should an energizer fail, we will replace the unit, bill you for the cost to do so, then reimburse you for warranted expenses after we have examined the failed unit. Misuse and flood damage are not covered.
30-day warranty for all batteries.
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Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208055 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$5.20 -
Electric Netting
PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" white/black roll), double spike
Item #207100 -Perimeter fence for chicken yards or to protect gardens from varmints and deer. For use in all seasons. A “less worries” electric netting option. 48" tall.
$208.00 -
Electric Netting
PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" green/black roll), double spike
Item #207120 -Perimeter fence for chicken yards or to protect gardens from varmints and deer. For use in all seasons. A “less worries” electric netting option. 48" tall.
$208.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
Item #335500 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without the need of turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$5.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.45 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts
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®.
$60.00 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (8 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts
Item #340607 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$71.00 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (20 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts
Item #340608 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$93.00 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), green/black with white posts
Item #340622 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$60.00 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (8 ft x 48" tall), green/black with white posts
Item #340623 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$71.00 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (20 ft x 48" tall), green/black with white posts
Item #340624 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$93.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
T-Post Adapter & Ground Rod Mount
Item #114010 -Enables PRS I25/B50/I50 and Solar IntelliShock 30/60/120 units to be mounted onto standard T-Posts or T ground rods.
$5.00
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Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DS (green) - For: PermaNet 10/48/6 and PermaNet Plus 12/48/3
Item #206505 -Replacement line posts for Premier’s netting. Designs for each type of net, double or single spike.
$3.80 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DS (white) - For: PermaNet 10/48/6, PermaNet & Plus 12/48/3, Horse and Cattle QF 4/48/24 or ElectroFence & Plus 11/48/12
Item #207046 -Replacement line posts for Premier’s netting. Designs for each type of net, double or single spike.
$3.80 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Repair Kit for Bear QuikFence, VersaNet 60, ElectroNet (DP), PoultryNet (DP), ElectroStop (DP), ElectroFence & Plus, PermaNet & Plus
Item #201730 -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
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 19mm/.75" dia net posts
Item #206502 -Replaces lost, misplaced or broken plastic caps (for posts 0.75" in diameter) on netting posts. Holds top strand of net in place so there is less sagging.
$0.21 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cord retainer (replacement only) for 19mm/.75" net posts
Item #206503 -Replacement clip designed for the steel spikes on posts.
$0.15 -
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
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Monika L from South Carolina
Super easy to set up! Never saw one in person till it arrived in the mail. Was set up and running in about 2 hours. That includes clearing things that could ground it. You can tell it is super sturdy and will last. It is heavy though, so definitely wouldn't want to move it very often, but that's why we got the PermaNet! Because we don't want to move it very often!
Monika L from South Carolina
Haven't had it very long but so far I'm in love with it. I have standard sizes chickens and bantams. Surprisingly the bantams have not escaped! Neither have the standard sized girls, but I'm very surprised about the bantams!
Betty M from Texas
Possums and/or raccoons were depleting my flock fast. I had that $600 the government sent out and could think of nothing better to spend some of that on this fence starter kit. I've used a smaller one before but had not properly matched it with it's use. That one still worked fine but was damaged. This one encloses much more area AND doesn't have to stay connected to my house! It was a bit heavy for me to set up but I "got'er done" and after charging overnight the solar charger has worked constantly despite cloudy days. No more missing chickens or eggs! And it's so much easier than digging post holes!
Ronald H from Pennsylvania
First time buyer. Purchased the PermaNet Plus starter kit and an extra 125 ft of netting. Very easy to set up. I won’t be moving the netting very much and got the double spiked posts. Very stable. They also include 4 heavy duty single spikes for stabilizing corners or whereever you need them. I wish they were a little more rigid. However if you really need more support, just drive T-posts where you need them and secure with non conductive string. Very happy with this product so far.
Max S from California
Very disappointed. Product arrived nicely. Was easy to set up. However, within just a few minutes the chickens figured out how to fly over the fence, despite being shocked a few times when walking into the fence. I called customer support and was told the wings needed clipped. Based on their inability to then access their roosts and nest boxes, as well as the number of chickens I do not want to do this. I asked about a refund and was told I could return the product but would not be refunded the return shipping. I also cut the boxes the items came in (my fault). Between new boxes and having to pay for return shipping I’m out a lot of money for something I could not use. I wish it was clearly stated that the fence alone is not sufficient to contain the chickens. Instead the web states it contains “flight birds”. Certainly not my experience as even my fat hens flew right over. Had I known I needed to clip wings I would not have purchased this had I known that.
If there’s an escape problem, we find it’s usually lead by a hen or two with the rest simply following along. Identifying her and clipping the flight feathers on one wing usually solves this problem. This does not have to be done for the whole flock.
Clipping wings reduces a bird’s ability to get take flight over 42"–48", not the 18"–24" needed to access nest boxes or roosts.