PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 Electric Netting

A 42" tall portable electric fence used to keeps in chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their ground-based predators out. Recommended for containing heavy, non-flying birds.

For fences that involve curves, corners and directional change, or when aesthetics are a concern, “Plus” nets include additional line posts to reduce sag. Line posts are spaced every 6'8" (vs. 12' for standard 42" PoultryNet).

Each roll is a complete fence with the posts already built into the mesh/fence. One roll (100 ft) weighs only 21 lbs. You will need a fence energizer to electrify the net.

New to electric fence? Premier’s Starter Kits may be a good choice. They include netting, extra support posts, a solar fence energizer, ground stake and a digital tester. Already have an energizer? See our Netting Kit.

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® Plus 12/42/3 (100' x 42" white/black roll), double spike

Item #207004 | Weight 21.20 lbs

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$177.00

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PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 (50' x 42" white/black roll), double spike

Item #207003 | Weight 11.70 lbs

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$119.00

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PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 (100' x 42" green/black roll), double spike

Item #207001 | Weight 21.20 lbs

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$177.00

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PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 (50' x 42" green/black roll), double spike

Item #207002 | Weight 8.80 lbs

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$119.00

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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 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.

PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 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. Green is available for those who prefer to have the fence blend into the background or landscape.

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

PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3
Height	42" installed
Horizontal Strands	12 (11 conductive)
Vertical Strands	Plastic strings, spaced every 3"
Roll Length	50' or 100'
Color	White/Black or Green/Black
Premium Superconductor	✔
Electrical Resistance	35 Ω/per 1000'
Line Post Options	Double Spike (DS)
Line Post Material	White or Green PVC, 0.60" diameter
Spike Length/Diameter	6"/0.26"
Distance Between Posts	6'8"
Horizontal Spacings	2", 2", 2", 2", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 6", 8" (from bottom to top)
Cost	$1.71-2.18 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, electric netting should last 5-7 years. Replacements will be prorated.

Reviews (122)

Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5

Number of reviews: 122 customers reviewed this product.

Recommended: 118 out of 122 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Some users dislike the tendency of standard PoultryNet to sag. So we developed PoultryNet Plus with extra posts to reduce sag and enable the fence to better adapt to corners and curves. (FiberTuff support posts are still recommended at 90° corners.) When aesthetics are a concern, less sagging = more eye appeal. The extra posts make the net heavier to handle so we shortened the rolls to 50 ft and 100 ft lengths.

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October 17, 2016

Monnie H from Michigan

I'm raising 50 Cornish Cross broiler chickens, the chicken tractor was too small for all of them as they got older, so now I put them up at night for there for safety, during the day.I open up the chicken tractor and they're free to roam which makes them happy, they have more access to nutritious foraging, and I'm able to have peace of mind knowing you're safe from predators, will highly recommend this fence.

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July 24, 2016

Gregory B from New York

We just bought 2 more lengths of this netting for a separate turkey run and now have 7 lengths of the netting and have been using it since 8/2013. We have used it with laying hens, turkeys and goats. It has been successful against all predators including our biggest threats - raccoons, foxes, coyotes. Also, important to me is that it is tough and handles snagging when I move it, because I use it in wooded areas as well as open fields. I think we started with 2 lengths of the netting and keep buying more because it is a really good product and delivers what it promises.

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July 12, 2016

Nasser J from Arizona

So far I really like this netting. The quality is great and they are so easy to use. I live in a hot and dry climate so often the ground gets as hard as concrete, but I was still able to drive these in. I am not using it as electrified currently, and it still works. So far no escapes. I am very pleased.

We recommend that netting is always properly electrified. Remember... this is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. Our experience shows that animals may escape or become entangled (and may die) more often when netting is not properly electrified. Properly electrified netting is also an effective barrier against predators. — Premier

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July 9, 2016

Lisa W from Colorado

This was quick and easy to install. The green netting is fairly unobtrusive. The post spacing is a little closer than some other fences and works much better.

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June 6, 2016

Sheree N from Illinois

Sets up quickly & easily. My chickens are poult size and can slip through the fence. Should work fine once they are a little larger. They know where the food and other flock members are, so if they slip through, they tend to return quickly.

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