Jeßus wrote
> Rod Speed rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com wrote
>> Jeßus wrote
>>> Just wondering what your experiences have been with electric fences?
>> I did use one in a research operation at one time, to keep some sheep
contained.
>> One very wet day the dog got bitten by it and he would never go anywhere near
it again.
> Wish my Blue Heeler would get bit with my electric fence.
It shouldnt be that hard to organise after a very wet stretch etc.
> Then again, he's crazy enough that he just might like it.
Never seen a dog that stupid.
>> They arent all that effective when its very dry with some animals.
> Yep. It has been pretty dry here, even though the fence runs parallel
> to the creek and about 30ft away, perhaps the geology/dryness is too
> much. But that is why I also ran neutral wires along with the live
> wires - just for added effectiveness. The ground stake is definitely
> well earthed beside the creek!
Yeah, but some animals are just too well insulated.
>> I'd be amazed if they worked with chooks, they're too well insulated.
> Yeah, as mentioned previously, I was pretty sceptical that
> the fence would work on chooks. But I came across plenty
> of info online indicating that they can work. So much for that :)
It might work where its a lot wetter than we have here most of the time.
>> They work with sheep because of their snouts.
>> Never bothered the dog normally, presumably it could
>> detect the fence well before it shocked him in dry weather.
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>> Jeßus wrote
>>> Just wondering what your experiences have been with electric fences?
>> I did use one in a research operation at one time, to keep some sheep