PoultryNet® and PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 Electric Netting
Learn — How Electric Fence Works
Instructions/Diagrams
Shorter, 42" PoultryNet is lighter and easier to handle, but is not as effective at keeping flighty birds enclosed. For those who prefer to move their fence less often, consider 48" PermaNet®.
PoultryNet arrives to your door as a complete roll with the line posts already built in. Attach a fence energizer and it’s ready to keep poultry in and their predators out.
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, bear, 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.
Key Differences
- PoultryNet® 12/48/3 is 48" tall and has 12 horizontal strands with vertical strings every 3". Built-in line posts (0.60" dia.) are spaced every 10'.
- PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (with drivable posts) can be pounded in with a dead-blow hammer or mallet. The 0.75" dia. posts are much stronger and stiffer than standard line posts. Brown drive-caps indicate these posts are drivable.
- PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 is identical to standard PoultryNet, but to help with sagging, we’ve added more posts to shorten the distance between them (6'8" vs. 10'). More posts means less sag and a more versatile fence. Green is available for those who prefer to have the fence blend into the background or landscape.
- NEW! PoultryNet® with PrimaPosts™ 12/48/3 has stiffer line posts for increased strength and rigidity. PrimaPosts™ are manufactured using an advanced fiberglass composite and are smaller in diameter vs. PVC posts of similar stiffness (13mm vs. 19mm).
PoultryNet® 12/48/3 Comparison Chart
PoultryNet® 12/48/3 |
PoultryNet® 12/48/3 (with drivable posts) |
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 |
NEW! PoultryNet® 12/48/3 with PrimaPosts™ |
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Premium Superconductor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Single Spike (SS) Line Posts | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Double Spike (DS) Line Posts | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Drivable (DP) Line Posts | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Pos/Neg (PN) for dry soils | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
White/Black | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Green/Black | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Green/White or Blue/White | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Distance Between Line Posts | 10' | 12'5" | 6'8" | 10' |
Post Diameter | 0.60" | 0.75" | 0.60" | 0.53" |
Spike Length/Diameter | 6"/0.26" | 8"/0.31" | 6"/0.26" | 6"/0.26" |
Roll Length | 82' or 164' | 100' | 50' or 100' | 100' |
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.
To Install
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.Even for new users, it takes less than 10 minutes to go from out-of-the-box netting to installed fence. And it’s durable! Nets last over 10 seasons if used and stored properly. (Its mortal enemy is errant lawn mowers!)
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How To Purchase
- Measure the fence line.
- Choose the length and the amount of netting needed. (Example: A 250 ft fence line requires one 164 ft roll and one 82 ft roll. When using “Plus” net, purchase two 100 ft rolls and one 50 ft roll.)
- Choose from:
- Complete starter kit—includes netting, extra support posts, energizer, ground rod and a wireless tester.
- Netting kits (includes net and extra support posts) or netting only.
- Energizer kits (includes charger, ground rod and wireless tester) or energizers only.
- Add support posts as needed for ends, curves and corners, and any accessories.
We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at
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$491.80
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$198.00
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$143.00
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$209.00
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$160.00
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PoultryNet® 12/48/3 with drivable posts (100' x 48" white/black roll), single spike
Item #201850 -$187.00 -
$187.00
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$111.00
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$187.00
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$111.00
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PoultryNet® with Prima Posts 12/48/3, (100' x 48" green/white roll), single spike
Item #208448 -$195.00 -
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PoultryNet® with Prima Posts 12/48/3, (100' x 48" blue/white roll), single spike
Item #208451 -$195.00 -
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PoultryNet® with Prima Posts 12/48/3, (100' x 48" green/white roll), double spike
Item #208454 -$200.00 -
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PoultryNet® with Prima Posts 12/48/3, (100' x 48" blue/white roll), double spike
Item #208455 -$200.00
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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 -
2024 New Products
Solar IntelliShock® 100 Energizer with Digital Tester
Item #113400 -Solar powered (1.0 joule output) electric fence energizer. Contains sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.
$304.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
4 joule DIY Solar Energizer Kit, 50 watt panel
Item #113004 -Build your own 4- or 8-joule solar-powered electric fence charger. Kit includes all the components to energize livestock fences without access to 110V power.
$696.00 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #1120052 -A versatile 110V AC or 12V DC unit which can be used as a plug-in energizer or as a battery energizer. Adapts from one style to the other in a few seconds.
$173.30 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120053 -A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.
$143.00 -
Energizer Kits
Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #115111 -An economic 110V wide-impedance electric fence energizer kit used for medium length fences.
$240.30
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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 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 15/48/SS, white
Item #202202 -15mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.50 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DP, white
Item #205012 -19mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$4.40 -
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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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 -
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 -
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
Stainless Steel Clamp
Item #151800 -Stainless steel hose clamp. Firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
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 -
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 -
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
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.
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.