PoultryNet® and PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 Kits
Handy netting kit to control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry on a daily or weekly basis. 42" tall.
You will need a fence energizer (see accessories tab) to electrify the net.
Recommended for containing heavy, non-flying birds and is easier to handle than taller nets. For flightier breeds or protection from larger predators, look to 48" PoultryNet kits.
Netting kit includes:
- 100 or 164 ft roll of 42" PoultryNet with either single spike or double spike posts.
- 4 42" FiberTuff™ support posts.
Electric Netting Instructions 
Benefits
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.
PoultryNet “Plus” is identical to standard 42" PoultryNet, but to help with sagging, we’ve added more posts to shorten the distance between them (6'8" vs. 12'). More posts means less sag and a more versatile fence which adapts easily to curves and hills.
Double spike posts are more stable in soft soils.
Common Uses
- Contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry on a daily or weekly basis.
- Prevent raccoons, coyotes, foxes, dogs and other predators from killing poultry.
- 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.
- Can be used to contain and control livestock other than poultry, such as goats.
Specs
Netting kit includes:
- 100 or 164 ft roll of 42" PoultryNet or PoultryNet Plus single spike or double spike electric netting.
- 4 42" FiberTuff™ support posts.
PoultryNet 12/42/3 is a 42" electrifiable prefabricated fence. It arrives at your door as a complete roll with the single spike or double spike posts already built into the mesh/fence. Features 12 horizontals strands (11 conductive) with vertical strings placed every 3". “Plus” nets include additional line posts spaced every 6'8" to reduce sag. Add more rolls for a larger 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.
Installation
See PDFs and videos above for additional installation instructions.
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.
Troubleshooting
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
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.
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Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 42" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208054 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$4.45 -
Energizer Kits
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.
$273.00 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #1120052 -A versatile 110V AC or 12V DC unit which can be used as a plug-in energizer or as a battery energizer. Adapts from one style to the other in a few seconds.
$150.10 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120053 -A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.
$119.80 -
Energizer Kits
Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #115111 -An economic 110V wide-impedance electric fence energizer kit used for medium length fences.
$217.20 -
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®.
$58.00 -
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 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence for netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$1.20 -
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.
$4.50
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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 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/42/DS (white) - For: ElectroStop & Plus 10/42/12, E'Stop 9/42/6 or PoultryNet & Plus 12/42/3
Item #207007 -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 PoultryNet, PoultryNet Plus, ElectroStop, ElectroStop Plus & E'Stop
Item #201710 -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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Jason D from Missouri
The fence is great and easy to set up, with the extra support poles very easily setup with no sags, if running straight run it would be easy no sags without the support poles. My new puppy jumped on fence and the squares broke very easily I feel like, not built for dogs to jump on either I guess though!
Tommy C from TX
I use this to keep my ducks and geese in. I can step over it easily. Virtually no sag between the posts. I was surprised how well the corner posts help.
Larry S from Alabama
I love it! Perfect for my lil flock. So easy to set up and use daily if needed. Worth every penny!
Brian H from New York
I ordered 2, 100’ rolls of the netting with added support posts, I like they offer this in green color, not such an eye sore. I like the double steaks on each support post. Super easy to move each section one person. Very happy with this product.
Would have rated 5 stars if this product was more affordable to the average small scale homesteaders, and the extra support posts could be more rigid. They def help, but could be made more durable. Kinda flimsy.
I would surely recommend this product to anyone regardless. I am very happy, the extra coin spent goes a long ways protecting my flocks.
Rachel K from Ohio
We purchased PoultryNet Plus last year and added more this year to give our hens lots of room to roam! The fence is easy to use, easy to move about. The spikes work well and are strong. The support posts in judicious places give added strength. We love this fence. We also bought the solar charger, works well YEAR ROUND! You do have to keep the grass trimmed and the snow away from the bottom. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a way to protect chickens and keep them enclosed yet provide room to roam!
