Deer Exclusion Fence
This week’s “tool” is our deer exclusion fence. We have an 8ft high deer exclusion fence built with supplies from DeerBusters.com. We have their heavy-duty black mesh netting with a reinforced bottom edge.
Things I love about our fence:
I was able to build it myself with the help of one other person (also a woman).
The cost was relatively low for the lengths of fencing we needed. (less than $6k for 2.5 acres)
No special machinery or heavy equipment was needed.
I ordered all the supplies online from deerbusters.com and they were shipped right to us.
While I’m not thrilled with the look of black mesh netting, it does disappear from a distance pretty nicely. From my kitchen window, it is hardly visible. I thought it would be a big eye sore.
In addition to saving our crops from deer we also find fewer ticks on ourselves and our pets. That is reason enough for me to have it!
This fence does the job for us. Our situation would not allow for electric fencing. Plus, I feel like it is safer for our kids and pets, and people who visit us.
Some pointers:
-Use a long measuring table or a walk-behind reel measuring tool to get a sense of the distance you want to cover. This will help you order the length of mesh you need and determine about how many poles you need (place one every 10-12ft).
-Purchase DeerBusters.com zip ties or black ALL WEATHER zip ties. Do not use the white or clear indoor use zip ties. They will crack and break.
-Order about 3/4 of the materials you think you need and install them first to get a sense of how everything works. Then place a smaller order for the remaining supplies to avoid over-ordering.
-After installation keep an eye on your fence from time to time. Check the perimeter if you have a heavy wet snow or ice storm to make sure the netting isn’t sliding down. Periodically remove grapevines or other weeds that try to grow up it.
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