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Electrify and Maintain the Fence

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How to KEEP DEER AWAY! Easy, Simple and STINKY!

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Connect the poly wire lines to a suitable electric fence charger. This can be a solar-powered charger, which is convenient for remote garden areas, or a charger that plugs into a power outlet. Ensure the charger is properly grounded for safe and effective operation. Maintain the fence by regularly checking the lines for straightness and tautness, as a straighter fence enhances the psychological deterrent effect. Also, periodically inspect for any vegetation (like tall grass or weeds) touching the wires, which can ground the fence and reduce its electrical effectiveness, allowing deer to pass through without deterrence.

Goal: Power the fence and conduct regular maintenance to ensure its effectiveness.

Tools and materials

  • Electric Fence Charger — To apply electric pulses to the poly wire, deterring deer and other animals
  • Fence Tester — To verify that the electric current is flowing correctly through the fence lines
  • Grounding System — Essential for the proper functioning and safety of the electric fence

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it at all cost. Okay. Now, I will say this, the straighter your fence, the more likely you will be to get more deer in your garden. So, if you can zigzag that fence just a little bit, it's not very intrusive. It's not very ugly, but just run two lines all the way around your garden with some poly braid and some step-in post and a nice good electric fence charger. Either a solar charger or one you can plug into your

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