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How strong do you think this Eletric fence is
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<blockquote data-quote="mack" data-source="post: 668629" data-attributes="member: 7386"><p>Consider the fact that the electric fence is strictly a "psychological barrier" that has no physical holding properties when it comes down to the strength. If the fence is not hot or constructed properly, it is all but useless. Bear in mind however, that to a simple minded animal, a psychological barrier is much more effective than a physical one. If a bull rubs on a barbed or woven wire fence enough, he will push his way through it. Mine have proven this with cows in heat on the other side of a 6strand barb.</p><p></p><p>Most of the zoos in the US --Disney Animal Kingdom included -- utilize power fence to control elephants, tigers, bears, wolves... you will never see this in most cases because it is disquised as grass or vines. Granted it is not the only barrier to keep the bears from eating you, BUT it is the primary barrier to keep them from getting to the physical barrier which is usually a combination of moats and steel fence. Point of the rambling, have confidence in a properly constructed electric fence for cattle. Most of the breaches in electric fence are usually our fault as farmers due to cutting corners or quick rigging.</p><p></p><p>Also, know that 17ga wire will not carry anywhere close to the amount of electricity or "shock as hard" as 12.5ga wire. Electricity travels around the outside of the wire... the bigger the wire, the more current flow. Some polywires will even be more effective than 17ga wire due to the visibility, type of metal used(blended or single composition) and number of wires.</p><p></p><p>As stated earlier. Definitely get the animals acclimated to the electricity before you dump them into an open pasture.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mack, post: 668629, member: 7386"] Consider the fact that the electric fence is strictly a "psychological barrier" that has no physical holding properties when it comes down to the strength. If the fence is not hot or constructed properly, it is all but useless. Bear in mind however, that to a simple minded animal, a psychological barrier is much more effective than a physical one. If a bull rubs on a barbed or woven wire fence enough, he will push his way through it. Mine have proven this with cows in heat on the other side of a 6strand barb. Most of the zoos in the US --Disney Animal Kingdom included -- utilize power fence to control elephants, tigers, bears, wolves... you will never see this in most cases because it is disquised as grass or vines. Granted it is not the only barrier to keep the bears from eating you, BUT it is the primary barrier to keep them from getting to the physical barrier which is usually a combination of moats and steel fence. Point of the rambling, have confidence in a properly constructed electric fence for cattle. Most of the breaches in electric fence are usually our fault as farmers due to cutting corners or quick rigging. Also, know that 17ga wire will not carry anywhere close to the amount of electricity or "shock as hard" as 12.5ga wire. Electricity travels around the outside of the wire... the bigger the wire, the more current flow. Some polywires will even be more effective than 17ga wire due to the visibility, type of metal used(blended or single composition) and number of wires. As stated earlier. Definitely get the animals acclimated to the electricity before you dump them into an open pasture. [/QUOTE]
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