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I have installed an electric fence. Now my only worry is that the
raccoon can just jump right into the pond head first.
Can anybody who uses an electric fence or knows about raccoons squash
this theory ?
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Electric Fence
Started by Guest_©anadian Ponder_*, May 08 2009 12:16 AM
7 replies to this topic
#2 Guest_kathy_*
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Posted 08 May 2009 - 07:10 PM
Well, I can say that in all my years in internet ponding I've
never heard of a raccoon jumping over an electric fence...
My only problem with an electric fence was having the tribe
of 13 year old boys around here use it as a test of macho -
who can run up and grab the fence and take the shock?
(Then we let them drive cars!)
k :-)
never heard of a raccoon jumping over an electric fence...
My only problem with an electric fence was having the tribe
of 13 year old boys around here use it as a test of macho -
who can run up and grab the fence and take the shock?
(Then we let them drive cars!)
k :-)
#3 Guest_©anadian Ponder_*
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Posted 09 May 2009 - 02:40 PM
kathy wrote:
> Well, I can say that in all my years in internet ponding I've
> never heard of a raccoon jumping over an electric fence...
>
> My only problem with an electric fence was having the tribe
> of 13 year old boys around here use it as a test of macho -
> who can run up and grab the fence and take the shock?
> (Then we let them drive cars!)
>
> k :-)
>
I'm going to put it on a timer so that it turns on only after dark.
> Well, I can say that in all my years in internet ponding I've
> never heard of a raccoon jumping over an electric fence...
>
> My only problem with an electric fence was having the tribe
> of 13 year old boys around here use it as a test of macho -
> who can run up and grab the fence and take the shock?
> (Then we let them drive cars!)
>
> k :-)
>
I'm going to put it on a timer so that it turns on only after dark.
#4 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 09 May 2009 - 08:44 PM
> I'm going to put it on a timer so that it turns on only after dark.
Isn't that when teenagers get up and out, especially in the summer? ;-)
Never had a raccoon jump over here. Kind of hard for them to fish and swim
at them same time. ~ janj
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
Isn't that when teenagers get up and out, especially in the summer? ;-)
Never had a raccoon jump over here. Kind of hard for them to fish and swim
at them same time. ~ janj
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#5 Guest_Cam in Toronto_*
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Posted 13 May 2009 - 11:11 PM
On May 7, 8:16 pm, ©anadian Ponder <"©anadian Ponder"@ponds.com>
wrote:
> I have installed an electric fence. Now my only worry is that the
> raccoon can just jump right into the pond head first.
>
> Can anybody who uses an electric fence or knows about raccoons squash
> this theory ?
We have lots of raccoons here in Toronto. I have had no problems since
I installed my electric fence. The raccoons learn quick. I can't
imagine one jumping the fence. I bet they think it's going to be worse
the further you go in.
Cam
wrote:
> I have installed an electric fence. Now my only worry is that the
> raccoon can just jump right into the pond head first.
>
> Can anybody who uses an electric fence or knows about raccoons squash
> this theory ?
We have lots of raccoons here in Toronto. I have had no problems since
I installed my electric fence. The raccoons learn quick. I can't
imagine one jumping the fence. I bet they think it's going to be worse
the further you go in.
Cam
#6 Guest_lilykluna@gmail.com_*
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Posted 15 May 2009 - 01:14 PM
On May 13, 6:11 pm, Cam in Toronto <cam.b...@beer.com> wrote:
> On May 7, 8:16 pm, ©anadian Ponder <"©anadian Ponder"@ponds.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have installed an electric fence. Now my only worry is that the
> > raccoon can just jump right into the pond head first.
>
> > Can anybody who uses an electric fence or knows about raccoons squash
> > this theory ?
>
> We have lots of raccoons here in Toronto. I have had no problems since
> I installed my electric fence. The raccoons learn quick. I can't
> imagine one jumping the fence. I bet they think it's going to be worse
> the further you go in.
>
> Cam
As usual I've tried posting to this thread but nothing shows up.
Trying Google direct now:
Maybe this will work around my pond in a pot?
Can someone offer product details?
> On May 7, 8:16 pm, ©anadian Ponder <"©anadian Ponder"@ponds.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have installed an electric fence. Now my only worry is that the
> > raccoon can just jump right into the pond head first.
>
> > Can anybody who uses an electric fence or knows about raccoons squash
> > this theory ?
>
> We have lots of raccoons here in Toronto. I have had no problems since
> I installed my electric fence. The raccoons learn quick. I can't
> imagine one jumping the fence. I bet they think it's going to be worse
> the further you go in.
>
> Cam
As usual I've tried posting to this thread but nothing shows up.
Trying Google direct now:
Maybe this will work around my pond in a pot?
Can someone offer product details?
#7 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 16 May 2009 - 01:26 PM
>Maybe this will work around my pond in a pot?
>
>Can someone offer product details?
We went to the local ranch & farm supply and purchased the tiniest unit.
They do make "just for ponds" units with all the equipment. We gather what
I think were better materials for $50, the "just for pond" kit was $100+.
Btw, I have heard if there is a way over, like a tree or such with ground
on the other side, they will figure that out. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
>
>Can someone offer product details?
We went to the local ranch & farm supply and purchased the tiniest unit.
They do make "just for ponds" units with all the equipment. We gather what
I think were better materials for $50, the "just for pond" kit was $100+.
Btw, I have heard if there is a way over, like a tree or such with ground
on the other side, they will figure that out. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#8 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 23 May 2009 - 07:27 PM
I'm in the process ordering my pond supplies and came across this:
http://www.fancykoio...y/fidoshock.htm
Very good price and all the stuff you need. This is about the price we
paid, but we had to collect materials and than make our simple short posts
to hold the wire. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
http://www.fancykoio...y/fidoshock.htm
Very good price and all the stuff you need. This is about the price we
paid, but we had to collect materials and than make our simple short posts
to hold the wire. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
