Hog wire9/13/2023 ![]() Electric fence for sheep can be maintained even in remote areas with the new solar powered chargers. Electric fence chargers have become much more sophisticated than the older type low powered fence energizers. The fence charger is the most important purchase in construction of the electric fence. The major mistake that is made in electric fencing is the use of poor quality, “cheaper” fence chargers and the improper grounding of the fence. The basic principles of fence construction, grounding, and current flow must be understood to ensure correct fence design with minimal maintenance and maximum current flow. Why has electric fencing not caught on in the United States? The main reason is the past failures producers have experienced due to utilizing poor quality fence chargers and not understanding the basics of electric fencing. Electric fencing also allows for temporary fencing to subdivide pastures, which can increase the stocking rate and forage utilization and decrease parasite problems through rotational grazing. Electric fencing is more economical than standard barbed wire or hog wire fencing. ![]() Several other countries have used electric fencing with great success for several decades now. The use of electric fencing for sheep is relatively new in the United States. (Previously published by Oklahoma State University Extension: February, 2017) Fitch, Extension Sheep Specialist, Oklahoma State University
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