{"id":1385,"date":"2018-09-11T09:13:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litzclip.com\/?p=1385\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:32:43","slug":"how-many-fence-posts-electric-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litzclip.com\/en\/how-many-fence-posts-electric-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Fence Posts Do You Need for Your Electric Fence"},"content":{"rendered":"

An effective electric fence should have a few central characteristics:<\/p>\n

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  1. An electric fence should be viewed as a psychological barrier rather than a physical one (more on that later).<\/li>\n
  2. The fence construction should be suited to the animal it is containing.<\/li>\n
  3. It should be built to last.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    But how best to actually BUILD the fence depends on many different factors. In this article we will discuss planning a new electric fence design for horses<\/a> (or other grazing animals), and how many fence posts you will need to complete the construction.<\/p>\n

    The Psychological Barrier<\/h2>\n

    As stated earlier, an electric fence<\/a> is a psychological barrier. After a few light shocks, the animal learns to keep its distance. You should still tighten the band or rope \u2014 but not too much. A helpful reference point for the right strain is the handhold of the gate. If its pull-spring is hooked in and tightened about half way, there is an appropriate strain on the conductor material. For electric fence band<\/a>, it is especially important that the band does not dangle loose between the fence posts because the band is very susceptible to damage in strong winds.<\/p>\n

    When using rope<\/a> or litz<\/a>, the strain is not as important, as long as cattle or horses are retained by it. In the case of fencing for sheep or goats, the tensile stress is crucial because sheep with a lot of wool tend to sneak out through the conductor material.<\/p>\n

    On the following pictures, you can see how we built our sheep pasture<\/a>:<\/p>\n

    \"Schafe<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Permanent fence with 230 volt supply technology<\/p><\/div>\n

    \"Grafik<\/a>

    Mobile fence with 12 volt supply voltage<\/p><\/div>\n

    So how many posts will you need?<\/h2>\n

    In general, you can have anywhere from 4 to 5 meter (or 13 to 17 feet) between fence posts. In case you have a very flat surface, you could also have a distance of 6 meter (about 20 feet).<\/p>\n

    However, this is still dependent on other fencing factors:<\/p>\n

    Animal type<\/h3>\n

    The type of animal you are containing can play a role in wire usage, and therefore how often you will need to insert a post. A good rule of thumb for larger grazing animals (horses, cattle) is to keep the wire around 75-85 cm\u00a0(or\u00a030-34 inches) off the ground; for sheep and goats much less, of course. This ensures contact with the animal but also leaves some room for vegetation growth and safety of younger animals.<\/p>\n

    A few personal tips:<\/h4>\n