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. You will need a fencer to electrify the net. 42" tall.
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:
- 164 ft roll of 42" PoultryNet or 100 ft roll of 42" PoultryNet Plus.
- (4) 42" FiberTuff™ support posts.
Complete Kit:
- 42" PoultryNet® Plus Starter Kit—Contains netting, energizer, support posts and fence & battery digital tester.
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 posts 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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Fencing
PoultryNet® 12/42/3 (164' x 42" white/black roll), single spike
Item #201800 -42" tall electric fence keeps in chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their predators out. Recommended for heavy, non-flying birds.
$179.00 -
Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 (100' x 42" green/black roll), double spike
Item #207001 -42" tall electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sag and to provide a more versatile fence.
$167.00 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
Twist Butler, for 42" nets (and less)
Item #100101 -Convenient reel system for rolling up and unwinding electric nets. Helps to install netting quickly and easily. Fits most nets up to 164' in length.
$64.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Litzclip® Repair Set, 3mm (4) 2-way, (2) 3-way & (2) 4-way
Item #200008 -Repair electric net fences simply, quickly and securely. No tools required! For electric netting and other 3mm conductors.
$9.50 -
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.
$4.90 -
2024 New Products
Premier PRS Pro 100 Energizer Kit
Item #113800 -Suitcase-style solar powered 1.0 joule electric fence energizer. Ideal for rotational graziers. Rugged! Built to withstand heavy on-farm use.
$448.00 -
Energizer Kits
SolarStop™ 80 Fence Energizer Kit with Digital Tester
Item #113610 -Solar powered 0.8 output joule energizer for electric fences. Used to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.
$284.00 -
Energizer Kits
IntelliShock 10 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #1120102 -Electric fence energizer kit for keeping your livestock in and their predators out.
$201.30 -
Energizer Kits
IntelliShock 10 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120103 -Battery powered electric fence energizer kit for keeping livestock in and their predators out.
$171.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
Item #335500 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$5.00 -
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 (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 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence & Battery Digital Tester
Item #200010 -All-in-one fence tester checks the voltage of energizers, fences and 12V batteries. Simplify electric fence troubleshooting with one device!
$24.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.60
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Repair Kit for ElectroStop (Standard & Plus), PoultryNet (Standard & Plus)
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 -Tie broken electric fence conductors together and crush one of these ferrules over the knot to secure the connection.
$0.16 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement Cord Retainer for .51" (13mm) and .60" (15mm) net posts
Item #200800 -Clips fits to the spikes on standard electrified netting posts. Keeps bottom black strand in place and tensioned.
$0.15 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement - Electrical clip for netting
Item #200900 -Stainless steel clip for connecting two rolls of netting.Combines all the horizontals on any electrified netting together electrically.
$0.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement Top Cap for .60" dia (15mm) net posts
Item #202203 -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 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/42/SS, white
Item #203041 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.20 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/42/DS, white
Item #207007 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.40 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/42/DS, green
Item #207008 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.40
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Kevin R from Oregon
Chickens don't try to get out; predators don't try to get in. Now, that's what I call a fence.
connie b from Kentucky
Lovely fence but needs more posts between provided ones to relieve sag.
jeffrey s from Texas
This a great product and I would recommend it. We have lots of the 4 legged predators in my area and I have not lost a bird. The net is very easy to setup and works well. My only suggestion would be look at the PoultryNet™ PLUS 12/42/3 Electric Netting if you can afford the extra cost. The net itself is not as long, reducing your square feet, but the short length between posts would be a real plus. I ended up adding post to my net between the provided post because of the sag. I don’t think there was any effect on the operation of the fence, but the sag bothered me. I would also recommend the double spike if you live in a windy or wet area.
Rebecca H from FL
This is a great fence! The graduated size of the holes in the netting is perfect for chickens--- our chickens respect the netting and they are so much safer than in any other kind of fence--- the only time we have had trouble with it is when I did not leave it on one night and a dog broke through a small section-- creating a hole that I had to repair-- but after that I have left it on at night, and we enjoyed hearing the dog(who had come back to try again!) run off yelping from getting shocked! Ha! Also, the shipping is super fast with this company!
Sarah H from Souderton PA
Easy to install, my 11 year old helped, works great, love how nice it looks and how well it works! For the money it cost it was totally worth every penny!