PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (Plug-in) Starter Kit
A complete fencing solution! Contain your chickens and protect them from ground-based predators such as foxes, coyotes and dogs. 48" tall, installed.
Starter Kit includes:
- 100 ft roll of 48" tall PoultryNet® Plus electric netting
- (4) 48" FiberTuff™ support posts
- Patriot P10 plug-in fence energizer
- 100 ft roll of MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable
- Fence & Battery Digital Tester
If your fence is near an electrical outlet, a plug-in energizer will power more fence for less $$ (vs. solar units). But they are a bit more work initially—due to the need for lead-out wires or underground cables.
In addition to being easier on the pocketbook, plug-in energizers are often more reliable. Why? Because they don’t depend on consecutive sunny days to recharge.
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Instructions/Diagrams:
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.
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, bears, 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
Starter Kit includes:
- PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3
- 100 ft length, 48" tall electrifiable prefabricated fence. It arrives at your door as a complete roll with the double spike posts already built into the mesh/fence. Features 12 horizontal strands (11 electrified) with vertical struts placed every 3". “Plus” nets include additional line posts spaced every 6'8" to reduce sag.
- FiberTuff™ Posts
- (4) fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Use at ends to help maintain tension on the fence.
- Patriot P10 Fence Energizer
- 1.0J output fence energizer. Will electrify 4–5 rolls of electric netting depending on soil conditions and vegetation. Simply plug unit into a 110V wall outlet. Can also be connected to an external 12V battery (sold separately). Includes a 110V adapter/charger and 12V DC leads.
- Ground Rod and Clamp
- 3' ground rod guides the pulse from the soil, back into the energizer. Use the included stainless steel clamp to attach insulated wire to the ground rod.
- MaxiShock Double-Insulated Cable
- Connects the energizer to the fence and grounding system. 100 ft length of cable included.
- Fence & Battery Digital Tester
- For testing fence voltage and 12V battery voltage. At the end of the net, the voltage should measure at least 3,000V. Premier’s fence troubleshooting guide may help solve common problems.
Installation
The energizer must be mounted vertically. Mount either inside or outside of a building, but protected from snow, ice and rain. The 110V adapter is NOT waterproof.
- Connect an insulated cable (stripped back 1–2" on ends) to the fence terminal on energizer, run the cable to the fence line and connect, or use the positive part of the wiring harness.
- Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod(s), or use the negative part of the wiring harness.
- Secure to ground rod(s) with a clamp.
- Plug the energizer directly into an outlet and test fence. Do not use an extension cord as it may cause a decrease in voltage and expose the power supply to the elements.
Consult the linked products or watch the videos above for additional installation instructions.
Tips
An electric fence does NOT have to make a circle. You can overlap the fences or make a U-turn.
Visit this link for answers to other common fencing questions.
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.
Warranty
3-year warranty for energizers include lightning damage and defective parts or workmanship. Should an energizer fail, we will replace the unit, bill you for the cost to do so, then reimburse you for warranted expenses after we have examined the failed unit. Misuse and flood damage are not covered.
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Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" white/black roll), double spike
Item #207018 -48" tall portable electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sagging.
$187.00 -
Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" green/black roll), double spike
Item #207021 -48" tall portable electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sagging.
$187.00 -
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
SagStopper, fits 48" tall nets, each
Item #321822 -Lightweight fiberglass struts with slotted ends. Provides vertical tension for electric net fences and helps to reduce voltage loss.
$1.50 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
Twist Butler, for 48" nets
Item #100102 -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.
$74.00 -
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208055 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$5.20 -
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®.
$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
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 -
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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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 100'
Item #164207 -Electric fence cable with thick layers of insulating for transporting high voltage pulses from the energizer to the fence line.
$38.00 -
Energizers
Patriot P10 Energizer
Item #115010 -1 joule electric fence energizer. Can be plugged in or used with a 12V battery. We like them for their combination of versatility, portability and value.
$133.00 -
Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" white/black roll), double spike
Item #207018 -48" tall portable electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sagging.
$187.00 -
Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" green/black roll), double spike
Item #207021 -48" tall portable electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sagging.
$187.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Stainless Steel Clamp
Item #151800 -Stainless steel hose clamp. Firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208055 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$5.20 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$8.00 -
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