Common setups
- ✓Horse paddocks with highly visible equine tape or rope
- ✓Offset electric wires to stop stock leaning on a conventional fence
- ✓Temporary strip-grazing lines for rotational grazing
- ✓Solar energisers where mains power isn’t handy
- ✓Good earthing, which is the most common cause of a weak fence
Safety
Use an energiser that meets Australian standards and install it to the manufacturer’s instructions. Electric fences along public roads or paths should carry warning signs. Ask your fencer what applies to your boundary.
Electric plus conventional
Many properties combine a conventional boundary fence with internal electric subdivision. That keeps the boundary solid and the paddocks flexible.
Shoalhaven conditions to plan for
Coastal salt air shortens the life of light wire and fittings, sandstone and shale ridges can mean rock drilling for posts, and high-rainfall gullies soften the ground around strainers. Many properties also border bushland. Tell your fencer about all of these when you request a quote. More on rural fencing in the Shoalhaven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is electric fencing safe for horses?+
Equine tape and rope are designed to be visible to horses. Pair them with a suitable energiser and good earthing, and introduce horses to the fence carefully.
Can I run an electric fence on solar?+
Yes. Solar energisers are common on South Coast properties. Size the panel and battery for your fence length and the winter sun.
How Shoalhaven Fence Co works
Shoalhaven Fence Co is a local lead-matching service connecting Shoalhaven property owners with independent local rural fencing contractors. When you call or send a request, we pass your details to a local fencing contractor who contacts you to inspect the line and quote. The contractor you’re matched with is responsible for the work, its pricing and any warranties.