Re: electric fence help
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >What do you do when the electric fence is buried under the snow. I haven't >tested mine yet but I can't believe that there is much "zap" left. >Mark > Mark, First you need to move to the less snow side of the Big Lake. If that won't work then you might find that your fence is putting out more than you thought. That depends on the kind of charger you have and the moisture content of the snow. I have one area that is completely buried (4 feet plus) and the current is still fine. Just powering the top wire in winter also helps. Jon
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 02/11/2001 11:36:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We raised the bottom wire after the "big snow" in December so the fence wouldn't loose it's "zap"and raised the top wire in the process to increase the height of the fence. The little rotter does attempt to crawl under the bottom wire!! Jonthanks for that grounding tip but we have already run that ground wire under the top wire. Did that we put the new fencer in in December right from the get goand he respected - until this week. Spend the entire morning rewiring, grounding and testing. I have good power in the wires. When I took a close look at the fence line, on both sides of the fence, it appeared as though alot of "playing" or "picking" between Duster and the older Arab gelding next door might be the reason the fence gets knocked enough to loose power. After the rewire job put the two boys together to see if the company for Duster might keep him out of mischief. I know he's bored to deathcombine my bad case of bronchitis with the bitter cold, snowy, icy weather and he was pretty much left standing for the month of January. At this point it's almost impossible to venture out of the barn to do anything however, would simple attention help to alleviate the boys boredom??? i.e. grooming etc.?? or do they really require more work to keep them happy and out of trouble! Thanks for the tips Carol & Duster, who's "on probation" with his friend Brains babysitting
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] When he walks through the fence does he have a blanket on? These guys are really smart and will test the fence regularly to see if it's on. So it could be that someone left it off by accident or that there was a weakness somewhere. How many chargers does she have running the wire? The more wire you have the more chargers you need. Also, is it single strand or double? Is it the tape or the wire? My horse will respect the actual wire, but will use his mane to insulate himself from the tape. And from experience (getting shocked) the tape isn't always consistent. I can touch one place one day and get zapped...touch the same place the next day and I can wrap my hands around the tape. Good Luck! Kate in CT owned by Baldur the wonder fjord graduate B pony clubber MysticPonyClub egroups moderator ARIA certified riding instructor
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Againhe respected the fence and stayed put until this week. .HELP I need suggestions fast!!! > >8 Carol, I've heard that if you get the fence high enough that the horse can't get his head over it, he can't push on it. Of course, I guess if Duster is determined enough, he could BACK through. Might be worth a try, anyway. Good luck. Judy
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Our electric fence is 5 wires -- the bottom wire was wired so we can turn it > off once burried in snow - the others stay hot. That's a great idea. Mark
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our electric fence is 5 wires -- the bottom wire was wired so we can turn it off once burried in snow - the others stay hot.
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: Alison Bakken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Carol, Your problem with the fence is that Duster is not getting shocked because the ground is so insulated from the snow. How far down is the ground rod for the fence? I have had to add two additional ground rods, idea they should be driven so the bottom of the rod is below the frost line. The other thing you can do is run a ground wire below he hot wire on your fence, that way when he touches both wire he will get bite. Hope this helps. Alison in cold snowy Alberta
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol a fence works a lot better if the horse is wearing shoes. Believe me that iron shoe really "grounds" them and you do not have to rebuild anything. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jon Ofjord wrote: > > If your horse is standing in snow he is probably not well grounded. His > thick winter coat also helps insulate him. > Hi Jon, What do you do when the electric fence is buried under the snow. I haven't tested mine yet but I can't believe that there is much "zap" left. I'm hoping that all the animals have good memories and think it's still hot. Mark
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: "Laurie Pittman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, In addition to the added ground wire that Jon suggested, I'd also raise the height of the fence to about 5 feet. My Tor was next to impossible to keep in his paddock (read diet pen) in the spring. When he could no longer pace the fence line with his head over the top, he quit breaking out. Hope this helps. Laurie
Re: electric fence help
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >know the current is strong.HELP I need suggestions fast!!! I'm >in Michigan where the ground is frozen and we still have a lot of snow >on the ground. > >Caroland Duster on the s**t list in very cold Michigan > Carol If your horse is standing in snow he is probably not well grounded. His thick winter coat also helps insulate him. One way to help this situation is to run a grounded strand below (6"-12") the top hot wire. If he touches both he will understand the fence again. > Jon >
electric fence help
This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Listers, I board my 2 1/2 year old fjord gelding, Prairie Duster, at a friends barn. I have had Duster there since May. Her barn is surrounded by paddocks fenced with electric wire fencing. Each horse has his own stall and paddock and go in and out of the barn at free will. For the first 6 months Duster respected the fence there was not one problem with him breaking down fencinguntil December...when everyday he was through the fence and visiting his neighbor.usually to eat her hay, of course, leaving his untouched. We determined we needed a new fencer so I replaced the old with one that sent a stronger current. Againhe respected the fence and stayed put until this week. He has walked through, torn down posts and generally been hell bent on leaving his paddock for the one next door. We've tested the fence and know the current is strong.HELP I need suggestions fast!!! I'm in Michigan where the ground is frozen and we still have a lot of snow on the ground. You active listers seemed to have experienced everythingany suggestions?? Caroland Duster on the s**t list in very cold Michigan
