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Highland Cattle
Author: Kelsey 
Date:   12-30-08 10:48

Hello,

I have a Scottish Highland heifer who is becoming quite adept at destroying fences. I have currently constructed a pasture fence with a combination of t-posts and wood posts and graduated field fence. This allows me to put our sheep in the same pasture. I'd like to put an electric single strand on the inside of the fence, above the field fence, to keep the heifer away from the fence.

Being a cow with long hair, I didn't know if we'd need to look into a stronger charger or what. We're interested in a solar charger. Can you help me by recommending a charger and products?

Thank you!

Kelsey
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Re: Highland Cattle
Author: Mandy 
Date:   12-30-08 11:40

Kelsey,
For your hot strand I would use the Intellirope 4.5. For the energizer, it depends on how big of an area you are doing, if you are planning on expanding the area, if you think you may go with 2 strands of hot rope, soil conditions and grass load on the fence itself. I am not able to give you a recommendation without knowing more about your situation.
Thank you,
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Re: Highland Cattle
Author: Kelsey 
Date:   12-30-08 12:24

Mandy,

Thanks for your prompt response. Would you recommend one or two top strands? Can the energizer be moved between pastures as we move the animals? Our pastures are no bigger than an acre in size. We'd like to get something with the greatest flexibility possible.

We live in southwestern Colorado. In the summer, it is hot and dry. Fire danger is high, so we wouldn't want any contact between the fence and vegetation. Can you tell me more about fire danger and electric fences? In the winter, like now, we have two to four feet of snow.

Just let me know what else you'd need in order to give us recommendations. I appreciate your assistance.

Kelsey
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Re: Highland Cattle
Author: Mandy 
Date:   12-30-08 12:56

Kelsey,
I would probably do 2 strands total. One higher and one lower so they (all of the animals) don't get into pushing on the fence. I would set it up though so that the lower strand can be unhooked easily- for vegetation and snow issues.

For an energizer, I would probably go with the Hotshock B4- it is a little bigger than what I would usually do, but with the long hair you may need just a bit more to get through to her. It is very easy to pick up and move around. It is also a good unit for drier conditions. The pulse rate of the 'shock' is very short so the chance of it starting a fire is very, very small (as close to 0 as you can get with any electric fence). Snow acts as an insulator between the animal and the ground so the animals don't always feel the same shock value as they do the rest of the year.
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Re: Highland Cattle
Author: Kelsey 
Date:   02-04-09 13:09

I'm back again, with more questions.

Could the Hotshock B4 also run one of the poultry nets while running two strands for the cattle pasture?

Is fire danger a concern with the poultry nets?

Thank you,

Kelsey
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Re: Highland Cattle
Author: Mandy 
Date:   02-13-09 11:15

Kelsey,
The Hotshock B4 should be able to run both strands and the PoultryNet at the same time. With this energizer fire danger is very low.
ThanksKelsey wrote:

> I'm back again, with more questions.
>
> Could the Hotshock B4 also run one of the poultry nets while
> running two strands for the cattle pasture?
>
> Is fire danger a concern with the poultry nets?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kelsey
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