PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit
Everything you need in one convenient package to temporarily fence poultry in the backyard or on the pasture. Protects birds from predators such as foxes, coyotes and dogs. 48" tall, installed.
Choose this starter kit if you plan to move the fence daily/weekly and have light or flighty breeds such as Leghorns and Buttercups.
Starter Kit includes:
- 100 ft roll of 48" PoultryNet® Plus electric netting
- (4) 48" FiberTuff™ support posts
- SolarStop™ 80 fence energizer
- Fence & Battery Digital Tester
Other Poultry Starter Kits:
- 42" PoultryNet® Plus—move fence daily/weekly with heavy breeds (e.g. Orpingtons and Wyandottes)
- 48" PoultryNet® Plus (Plug-in)—power more fence for less $$
- 48" PermaNet® Plus—move fence monthly
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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.
- SolarStop™ 80
- Solar powered 0.8 joule fence energizer. Will electrify 3–5 rolls of electric netting depending on soil conditions and vegetation. Includes 12V 12Ah battery, wiring harness and 10 watt solar panel.
- T Ground Rod
- 18" ground rod guides the pulse from the soil, back into the energizer.
- 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
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 and solar panels cover 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.
30-day warranty for all batteries.
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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 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Mounting & Ground Stakes – 16" long, pkg of 2
Item #280150 -Use for mounting SolarStop™ or Solar IntelliShock® energizers off the ground, or as an additional ground rod.
$10.60 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/48/DS, white
Item #207012 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.60 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/48/DS, green
Item #207013 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.60
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Michael S from Virginia
We’ve only been using this electric fence kit for about a week, but we’re pleased with it. The fence arrived promptly with clear instructions. It gives us a feeling of security which I appreciate. At 1:30 a.m. this morning, we heard a lot of snarling; my husband went to investigate and found 3 adult raccoons very close to our coop. Our young chicks were a bit panicked but safe.
AJ J from Kentucky
We have enjoyed having chickens for years now, but have struggled keeping them out of our mulch and safe from our neighbors’ dogs. This fence has brought safety to our flock AND sanity to our family. It’s very easy to move and our four kids, ages 5–11, quickly learned how to turn it on and so forth. We only wish we had bought it sooner!
Gayle H from Virginia
This is my second portable fence setup from Premier. It’s so easy to move around. I love the fact that if we have a week of rain I can bring the battery in the house to charge so my poultry never goes a night without protection. I saw it repel a bear!
Linda A from South Carolina
Fence works great! Keeps the chickens where they need to be. Very happy with it.
Jeff G from Michigan
Had a fox killing my meat birds. After getting my Premier 1 net, I have not lost any birds. Easy to set up and move. Love my net system!