Hi all what electric fence set ups are people using for outdoor pigs?
Outdoor pigs
- Thread starter Dairyfarmer2016
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Suffolk Serf
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- Location
- Bury/Thetford
If possible mains fencer. If not, several Gallagher B280s.
For dry sows, two strand Rappa steel wire, Rappa steel intermediate posts, rappa style corner posts, all cut and tied off, not leaving reels on posts like a temporary Rappa set up.
For farrowing, single strand Rappa.
Old Boar
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- Location
- West Wales
5 strands of wire with mains fencer. Top wire offset inwards. Gates hung with hinges in opposite directions.
Gunning towers on each corner. (mine were Wild boar so you may not need this last bit!)
When piglets first meet an electic fence, they will get a shock and run forwards. Pays to have another fence beyond the first electric fence. They do learn eventually.
They will heap soil up so if it meets the fence, they will go through. They know the second the power goes down...
Water bowl inside a tyre if you want to see it again.
A chair is a good idea as they are endlessly entertaining.
Gunning towers on each corner. (mine were Wild boar so you may not need this last bit!)
When piglets first meet an electic fence, they will get a shock and run forwards. Pays to have another fence beyond the first electric fence. They do learn eventually.
They will heap soil up so if it meets the fence, they will go through. They know the second the power goes down...
Water bowl inside a tyre if you want to see it again.
A chair is a good idea as they are endlessly entertaining.