PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting

Two post options: Single Spike (left) and Double Spike (right) step-in posts

A prefabricated, 48" tall electric fence to keep in chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their ground-based predators out. Recommended for active birds that like to fly (e.g. Leghorns and Buttercups).

Key features:

PORTABLE — Arrives to your door as a complete roll with the line posts already built in. One roll (164 ft) weighs only 23 lbs.
QUICK TO INSTALL — Even for new users, it takes less than 15 minutes to go from out-of-the-box netting to installed fence. No tools needed!
CONTAIN & CONTROL — Designed for active, flighty breeds. The taller 48" net is more likely to discourage large predators such as coyotes and dogs.

Important! You will need a fence energizer (sold separately) to electrify the net.

Which PoultryNet® is right for you?

We offer many fences to fit your situation, including complete kits, different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Visit this link to compare all PoultryNet options.

PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (164' x 48" white/black roll), single spike

Item #201825 | Weight 21.00 lbs

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$209.00

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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (82' x 48" white/black roll), single spike

Item #201820 | Weight 11.00 lbs

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$157.00

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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (164' x 48" white/black roll), double spike

Item #207015 | Weight 22.50 lbs

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$221.00

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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (82' x 48" white/black roll), double spike

Item #207010 | Weight 12.00 lbs

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$174.00

Electric Netting - Ends, Corners and Gates

Electric Netting: Connecting Multiple Rolls

Benefits

Netting is quick and simple to move. Even for new users, it takes less than 15 minutes to go from out-of-the-box netting to installed fence.

No extra gates needed. Just turn off the energizer and pull the first post to create an opening. For added convenience, a rigid EasyGate or a PoultryNet® Gate can be used to provide easy access without the need to turn the energizer off.

Common Uses

Contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry on a daily or weekly basis.
Rotate poultry to fresh grass as a food source and to reduce disease risks.
Keep small flocks in the backyard. When managed well, chickens are an indispensable garden tool—turning pesky insects and weeds into rich compost.
Keeps out deer, bear, raccoons, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, stray dogs and skunks.
Can be used to contain and control livestock other than poultry, such as sheep, goats, cattle and guard dogs.

Specs

PoultryNet® 12/48/3
Height	48" installed
Horizontal Strands	12 (11 conductive)
Vertical Strands	Plastic strings, spaced every 3"
Roll Length	82' or 164'
Color	White/Black
Premium Superconductor	✔
Electrical Resistance	35 Ω/per 1000'
Line Post Options	Single Spike (SS) Double Spike (DS)
Line Post Material	PrimaLite™/FRP, 0.60" diameter
Spike Length/Diameter	6"/0.26"
Distance Between Posts	10'
Horizontal Spacings	2", 2", 2", 2", 4", 4", 4", 6", 6", 8", 8" (from bottom to top)
Cost	$1.47-2.04 per foot

Each roll comes with 1 Warning Sign and 1 Repair Kit.

Installation

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.

See PDFs and videos above for additional installation instructions.

Precautions

PoultryNet 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.

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.

Troubleshooting

If the voltage drops below 3000V on the net, you need to turn off the energizer and unhook the net from the energizer. Test the energizer first. If the voltage is 5000V or higher on the energizer, the problem is in the net.

If possible, separate the fence into sections. Then progressively reconnect, checking voltage as you go. When the voltage drops, you’ve identified the section with the problem. Listen for snapping sounds. This occurs when a conductor is close to a grounded wire, metal objects, fallen branches, or other green vegetation causing a “short”. Shorts cause fence voltage to collapse and allow animals to touch the fence without feeling pain.

Live “hot” strand caught on bottom of steel post

Live wire touching a steel post

With PoultryNet®, the lowest live strand may be caught underneath the cord retainer and touching the post’s metal spike causing a “dead short”. (This may occur with end posts, too.) Separate the energized wire from the steel spike and recheck the voltage.

Live strands touching the soil

Heavy green vegetation will drain the energy out of an electric fence. In areas with rapid grass growth, weeds can render netting useless by midsummer. Mow (or move) the fence line often, or spray a herbicide to reduce grass contact.

Warranty

With proper care, netting should last 5–7 years. Replacements will be prorated.

Reviews (326)

Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5

Number of reviews: 326 customers reviewed this product.

Recommended: 296 out of 326 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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With its many horizontal and vertical lines, the 48" PoultryNet is more cumbersome to move than its 42" tall sibling, but it’s better suited for flightier chickens. Some users find that it sags too much between posts, so we also offer PoultryNet Plus, which includes additional posts. On uneven terrain, add SagStoppers to prevent the lower strands from touching the ground, helping to maintain adequate voltage.

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February 13, 2012

Mary Ann A from SC

I use this poultry netting to allow my chickens some free range without exposing them to predators or my yard to their messes. It's easy to move and set up; I do it by myself. Make sure you read the directions about keeping it folded correctly carefully so you don't have a tangled mess. I like it so much I bought another 80' to give my chickens more room to run.

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February 1, 2012

Donald K from Louisiana

Exactly as described! Out of the box and ready to use in a few minutes. Our first setup snaked out of the barn and through a gate to a nice circle for our young layers to get their first taste of the outdoors. Even with an S shape the net does well supported by a few extra plastic posts. The birds are still a bit small and can wiggle through, but they get a series of shocks as they squeeze through and aren't likely to do it again. We ordered two poultry nets and used one to move the sheep and contain them for a few days while we reconfigured the electric fence paddocks they are normally in. Very Versatile!!! I can see how the PLUS netting would be beneficial if you had to make turns or go over uneven ground, but this netting is more than adequate for our gently sloped property and planned use for containing/protecting around 200 laying hens.

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December 7, 2011

Ross C from California

These fences work. I bought some cheaper fences from another company, and they disintegrated. These cost a little more, but they're the ones to get.

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August 21, 2011

Richard H from Virginia

Very happy with this fence, light years easier to work with than single spiked fence! The only real improvement I would suggest is making the spikes of a stronger metal, as we have bent a few with use.

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July 15, 2011

Nick S from Vermont

This is the second length of the 12/48/3 poultry net that i've purchased. The first one worked quite well and i decided to purchase a second for easier rotation of our animals.

The fence is of high quality construction, which is typical and expected from Premier, in my opinion. Solid and mostly thoughtful construction.

My one complaint about this fence is that it came with an odd number of panels (17 total), which means it is impossible to set up as a square without purchasing additional posts, or removing one post and re-working it to have equally sized panels again. Quite annoying to me, especially considering the 82' length comes with an even number (8 panels). I can't fathom the reason for this, and customer support pretty much told me they don't care and that i should buy more posts.

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