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What Is a Poultry Netting?
Poultry netting is a portable mesh fencing system used to contain free-range or pastured poultry within a defined area while excluding ground predators, typically built from polyethylene twine woven into a mesh pattern with integrated support posts spaced along its length so the whole section unrolls and stands up as one unit. Electrified netting weaves conductive strands (stainless steel or aluminum) into a portion of the horizontal lines, connecting to an energizer to deliver a deterrent shock to predators and discourage birds from testing the fence themselves.
Mesh height (commonly 42in-48in) and horizontal line spacing should be selected for the specific predator pressure in the area — tighter spacing near the ground deters digging predators like foxes and raccoons, while adequate height matters most against climbing or jumping threats. Non-electric netting is lighter and simpler to deploy but relies purely on the physical barrier, making it less effective against determined digging or climbing predators than an energized version.
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| Spec | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Electrification | Electrified vs. non-electric netting | Electrified netting adds active predator deterrence beyond the physical mesh barrier alone |
| Mesh Height | Typically 42in-48in | Taller netting deters climbing and jumping predators more effectively |
| Post Spacing & Type | Integrated single or double-spike posts, typically every 3-4ft | Double-spike posts anchor more securely in soft or uneven ground than single-spike |
| Energizer Compatibility | Joule output matched to netting length and predator pressure | An undersized energizer delivers insufficient shock over long netting runs to deter predators |
| Mesh Material | UV-stabilized polyethylene twine with conductive strands | UV stabilization prevents premature degradation from prolonged outdoor sun exposure |
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Applications
Where Poultry Netting Get Used
Poultry netting is specified anywhere free-range or pastured birds need portable containment with predator deterrence.
Pastured Poultry & Rotational Grazing
Portable electric netting moved regularly to fresh pasture as part of a rotational grazing system for laying flocks.
Backyard & Homestead Flock Containment
Non-electric or electrified netting containing small residential flocks while excluding neighborhood dogs and ground predators.
Predator Exclusion for Free-Range Operations
Electrified netting deterring foxes, raccoons and coyotes from free-range poultry operations.
Waterfowl & Mixed Poultry Enclosures
Netting configured for ducks and geese alongside chickens, sized to the mixed flock's containment needs.
Temporary Show & Exhibition Enclosures
Portable netting used to quickly set up temporary poultry containment at fairs and agricultural exhibitions.
Organic & Certified Pasture-Raised Operations
Electric netting supporting the outdoor access requirements of certified pasture-raised poultry programs.
FAQ
Poultry Netting Questions, Answered
Do I need electrified poultry netting, or is non-electric enough?
Non-electric netting works as a physical barrier against birds wandering off and provides some deterrence to casual predators, but electrified netting adds an active shock deterrent that's significantly more effective against persistent, motivated predators like foxes, raccoons and coyotes that will test or push through a purely physical barrier. Areas with known heavy predator pressure generally warrant electrified netting even at the added cost of an energizer.
What height of poultry netting should I use?
42in netting is a common standard that works for most backyard and pastured flocks, while 48in netting provides extra margin against jumping or flying predators and is sometimes preferred where deer or larger wildlife also need to be kept off the enclosed area. Taller netting also gives more clearance if the ground is uneven, since low spots can reduce the effective barrier height at certain points along the run.
How do I size an energizer for electric poultry netting?
Energizer output (measured in joules) should be sized to the total length of netting being run and the level of vegetation contact expected, since wet grass or weeds touching the electrified strands will drain some of the charge along the fence line. Manufacturers typically publish a maximum fence-length rating per energizer model — running netting substantially longer than that rating results in inadequate shock strength at the far end of the run.
Can poultry netting be moved for rotational grazing?
Yes — that's one of the primary use cases for netting versus permanent fencing. The integrated posts let a section be picked up, rolled, and relocated to fresh pasture relatively quickly compared to installing new fixed fencing, which is why rotational grazing operations rely heavily on portable electric netting to move flocks to new ground on a regular schedule.
What's the difference between single-spike and double-spike netting posts?
Single-spike posts have one ground point and are lighter and quicker to set, but can lean or shift more easily in soft, wet or uneven ground. Double-spike posts have two ground points spread apart for a wider base, holding the post more securely upright in soft soil or windy conditions, which matters more for taller netting or longer unsupported runs between corner posts.
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