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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting

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A prefabricated, portable electric fence that has 12 horizontal strands (11 conductive), is 48" tall installed and has string verticals every 3". Built-in line posts are spaced every 10'.

Keeps in chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their ground-based predators out. Recommended for active, flighty birds. The taller 48" net is more likely to discourage large predators such as coyotes and dogs.

Arrives to your door as a preassembled fence. One roll (164 ft) weighs only 24 lbs. You will need a fence energizer 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 23.40 lbs
    In Stock
    $203.50
  • PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (82' x 48" white/black roll), single spike

    Item #201820 | Weight 11.70 lbs
    In Stock
    $146.50
  • PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (164' x 48" white/black roll), double spike

    Item #207015 | Weight 26.50 lbs
    In Stock
    $215.00
  • PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (82' x 48" white/black roll), double spike

    Item #207010 | Weight 14.00 lbs
    In Stock
    $163.75
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Instructions/Diagrams:

  • Fencing FAQs [10 MB]
  • Diagram & Accessories [661 KB]
  • How To Install & Repair Electric Netting [3 MB]
  • Netting FAQs [5 MB]

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Benefits

Netting is quick and simple to move. Even for new users, it takes less than 10 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 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 White PVC, 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 $1.24-2.00 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 by itself. If the voltage is 5000V or higher on the energizer, the problem is in the net. The most common problem is that the lowest “hot” strand has been caught around one of the metal spikes on the posts and is shorting it out. The net must be at least 2" away from anything metal (metal posts, existing fences, spikes on support posts).

With PoultryNet, the bottom hot wire can slip off of the plastic portion of the end posts onto the metal spikes. This will cause a dead short and no energy will be on the fence. Unhook the energizer and slide the hot wire back onto the post. Reconnect the energizer to the net and test.


Warranty

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

Listed below are recommended optional components. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our fence consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.

  • FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
    Posts and Accessories

    FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia

    Item #208055 - In Stock

    Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.

    $5.50
  • SagStopper, fits 48" tall nets, each
    Posts and Accessories

    SagStopper, fits 48" tall nets, each

    Item #321822 - In Stock

    Lightweight fiberglass struts with slotted ends. Provides vertical tension for electric net fences and helps to reduce voltage loss.

    $2.00
  • SolarStop™ 80 Fence Energizer Kit
    Energizer Kits

    SolarStop™ 80 Fence Energizer Kit

    Item #113610 - In Stock

    Solar powered 0.8 output joule energizer for electric fences. Used to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.

    $304.00
  • PrimaShock® 4 Energizer
    Energizer Kits

    PrimaShock® 4 Energizer

    Item #113001 - In Stock

    A budget-friendly 4 joule output electric fence charger. Use as a plug-in energizer (AC) or as a battery energizer (DC).

    $159.00
  • HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
    Energizer Kits

    HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit

    Item #1120053 - In Stock

    A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.

    $143.00
  • Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
    Energizer Kits

    Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit

    Item #115111 - In Stock

    An economic 110V wide-impedance electric fence energizer kit used for medium length fences.

    $240.30
  • Fence & Battery Digital Tester
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Fence & Battery Digital Tester

    Item #200010 - In Stock

    All-in-one fence tester checks the voltage of energizers, fences and 12V batteries. Simplify electric fence troubleshooting with one device!

    $38.00
  • Warning Sign
    Fencing

    Warning Sign

    Item #346000 - In Stock

    Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.

    $2.50
  • PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long

    Item #335500 - In Stock

    Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.

    $5.50
  • Litzclip® Repair Set, 3mm (4) 2-way, (2) 3-way & (2) 4-way
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Litzclip® Repair Set, 3mm (4) 2-way, (2) 3-way & (2) 4-way

    Item #200008 - Back-ordered: Expected on 05/21/2025
    Notification request sent

    Repair electric net fences simply, quickly and securely. No tools required! For electric netting and other 3mm conductors.

    $9.75
  • PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts
    Gates

    PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts

    Item #340605 - In Stock

    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
  • EasyGate for Electric Net Fences, 37"W x 50"H, white/black
    Gates

    EasyGate for Electric Net Fences, 37"W x 50"H, white/black

    Item #340606 - In Stock

    An electrifiable walk-through gate for electric fences. Rigid design allows easy in (and out) of a netting enclosure.

    $74.25
  • Repair Kit for ElectroStop (Standard & Plus), PoultryNet (Standard & Plus)
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Repair Kit for ElectroStop (Standard & Plus), PoultryNet (Standard & Plus)

    Item #201710 - Back-ordered: Expected on 05/30/2025
    Notification request sent

    A handy repair kit that includes all of the essentials to patch tears and holes in electric net fences.

    $2.00
  • Brass Ferrules for Netting
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Brass Ferrules for Netting

    Item #200500 - In Stock

    Tie broken electric fence conductors together and crush one of these ferrules over the knot to secure the connection.

    $0.16
  • Replacement Cord Retainer for .51" (13mm) and .60" (15mm) net posts
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Replacement Cord Retainer for .51" (13mm) and .60" (15mm) net posts

    Item #200800 - In Stock

    Clips fits to the spikes on standard electrified netting posts. Keeps bottom black strand in place and tensioned.

    $0.15
  • Replacement - Electrical clip for netting
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Replacement - Electrical clip for netting

    Item #200900 - In Stock

    Stainless steel clip for connecting two rolls of netting.Combines all the horizontals on any electrified netting together electrically.

    $0.25
  • Replacement Top Cap for .60" dia (15mm) net posts
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Replacement Top Cap for .60" dia (15mm) net posts

    Item #202203 - In Stock

    Replaces lost or broken plastic caps (for posts 0.575" in diameter) on electric netting posts. Holds top strand of net in place so there is less sagging.

    $0.20
  • NetPost 15/48/SS, white
    Posts and Accessories

    NetPost 15/48/SS, white

    Item #202202 - In Stock

    15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.

    $3.50
  • NetPost 15/48/DS, white
    Posts and Accessories

    NetPost 15/48/DS, white

    Item #207012 - In Stock

    15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.

    $3.60
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5
Number of reviews: 294 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 270 out of 294 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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With its many horizontal and vertical lines, 48" PoultryNet can be a little heavy to move. But, it’s better suited for flightier chickens than 42" net. For some, it sags too much between the posts so we also have PoultryNet Plus. If you don’t plan to move your birds often, look to PermaNet Plus instead.
PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
September 20, 2021

Stephanie K from Missouri

We already had 2 of these fences and had zero hesitation in purchasing a 3rd. We use them for chickens, turkeys, and geese (although the geese can do a number on the verticle portion).

In addition to this style, we also have 2 of the PoultyNet Plus nets/fences and we like them too!

I don’t think you can go wrong with Premier 1 electric poultry netting!

PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
June 27, 2021

Jonathan R from Maine

Exactly as described. Great quality and durable, should last many years. Prompt shipping. Watch the video! It’s super easy to setup or relocate. Best of all it works great!

PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
June 22, 2021

Cynthia A from New York

This is our second fence. Loved first one so much we decided to make the area bigger.

PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
June 20, 2021

Marthann T from Washington

This is our third fence we have bought. Two for the inside of our wood fence to keep our German Shepherd from jumping the fence while we are at work. Third fence to travel with so our dogs do not have to be chained up. Best money we have spent to keep our dogs safe. I know several people who have purchased this fence after seeing our set up.

PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Electric Netting
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
June 20, 2021

Michael E from Florida

We have a couple of Premier 1 netting products but this poultry netting just seems cheaply made compared to previous purchased items. The double stake rods are flimsy and causes the net to sag in between each pole cause what should be a 48" net to sag down to about 30 inches in areas.

Look to “Plus” nets when sagging is a concern. “Plus” nets include additional line posts and enable the fence to better adapt to corners and curves. Line posts are spaced every 6'8" (vs. 10' for standard 48" PoultryNet).

You can also add extra supports such as FiberTuff™ step-in posts to increase tension at corners. — Premier
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About Conductivity

Conductivity measures the amount of electrical current a material can carry. The opposite measure is known as resistance.

Tinned Copper Superconductor

Many of Premier’s electric net fences feature a green and white superconductor that has both stainless steel and tinned copper filaments for optimal conductivity.

These “premium” nets are 10 times more conductive (38 ohms per 1000') than “basic” nets offered by our competitors. This enables the electric pulse to travel much farther and be less affected by weed contact.

Customers who are unhappy with netting are often those who’ve chosen nets from China or their farmstore equivalents.

Types of Line Posts

Line posts are built into the net. Three options are available.*

Line Posts Compared
  1. Single Spike (SS)
    The best choice, unless your soils are always soft or very hard.
  2. Double Spike (DS)
    Posts allow you to push in the spikes with your foot. When soil is hard or rocky, double spikes are more difficult to install and remove.
  3. Drivable Posts (DP)
    Allows use of a mallet or dead blow hammer for installing posts in dry, hard or rocky soil. Features a “spike stop” for extra support and internal fiberglass ribs for added strength.

Tip: To insert a line post into frozen or hard soil, use a power tool to drill pilot holes.

* Not all fences have all line post options.

About Positive/Negative (Pos/Neg) Nets

Is your area dry?

Conventional electrified fence systems rely on soil moisture to be effective. However, not all areas have the required moisture.

Dry soil increases resistance—a weaker, less effective pulse occurs that does not deter animals.

To overcome this, Pos/Neg nets* are wired to allow the use of every other horizontal strand as an extension of the ground terminal. Because half the strands are connected to the ground terminal or ground rod, reliance on soil moisture is reduced. A PowerLink must be purchased separately to make the secondary ground connection.

How it works…

In order to receive a shock, the animal must touch both a positive (hot) and negative (grounded) strand at the same time. This will deliver more pain to the animal than an all hot net (Pos/Pos) because moisture in the soil is not required to complete the circuit.

Pos/Neg fences can be converted to Pos/Pos in moist conditions. Remember, all fences must be kept free of vegetation.

* Not all fences have Pos/Neg options.

Line Post Spacing

“Plus” nets—6'8" spacings between built-in line posts*

Line Post Spacing

Standard nets—10' or 12' spacings between built-in line posts*

* Spacings are approximate.
Distance between built-in line posts may vary by product.

Essential Energizer Advice

  • Buy a larger energizer than necessary. When the fence pleases, most folks will buy more fence—and need additional output.
  • Use a low-impedance intermittent pulse energizer.
  • Use a fence tester to check the voltage often.
  • Use enough ground rod(s)—included with our energizer kits.
  • Don’t allow your lead acid battery to discharge below 40%.
  • Use insulated wire that is designed for electric fences.
  • Always connect the fence to an energizer, not an outlet.
  • Visit this link for answers to other common energizer questions.

Two Basic Types

  1. All-in-one Solar
    • Solar units are very portable.
    • Because they need a battery, these units are more costly to purchase and operate than plug-in units.
    • Batteries are less effective in cold temperatures (deplete faster).
    • Most farmstore solar units are too weak, in joules of output, to properly energize netting. That’s why we designed our own.
  2. Plug-in & Battery
    • Least cost to purchase and operate per joule of output.
    • Best for fences exposed to heavy vegetation.
    • Cold temperatures do not affect performance.
    • Recommended for whole-farm systems, but can be complex to install. Higher output requires more ground rods, underground cables, multiple output terminals, etc.

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Dr. Dan Morrical, Ph.D.
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Dan Morrical joined the Iowa State University staff in 1984 as Extension Sheep Specialist after completing his doctorate degree at New Mexico State University. He held the rank of Full Professor as of July 1, 1995 and retired from full-time teaching in 2017.

While at Iowa State University, Dr. Dan Morrical was responsible for educational programs in all areas of sheep production, ranging from nutrition, genetics, marketing and management. Research areas focused on applied projects in the areas of nutrition, forage utilization, genetics, out-of-season breeding and lamb survival.

Dr. Morrical has been heavily involved in providing educational resources to the sheep industry. He has authored over 30 extension fact sheets, ration balancing software programs, grazing videos and co-authored the nutrition chapter of the SID Handbook with Dr. Margaret Benson from Washington State University.

Dr. Morrical now serves as Premier’s on-staff small ruminant nutritionist and sheep production advisor. Most recently, he’s introduced a line of “GOLD FORMULA” mineral premixes under The Shepherd’s Choice® brand, aimed to maximize hoof health and immunity.

Braided vs. Twisted

Braiding instead of twisting the horizontals increases the frequency of metal filaments on the outside of the strand.

Braided vs. Twisted Electric Net Fences

What’s the benefit?

  1. More metal is exposed on the outside of the strand. This enables improved animal to conductor contact. The electric pulse is better able to travel from the fence and into the animal, resulting in a memorable shock.
  2. A tighter, braided weave results in fewer snags when carried or pulled through pastures, reducing frustration.

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