September is a great month to get those fencing projects finished. If you’ve been meaning to upgrade to an electric fence, the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op have everything you need to make your plans a reality.
When you’re ready to install your electric fence, or simply need to repair or upgrade fencing already installed, trust Gallagher fencing to have high-quality insulators, strainers, wires, and energizers. Gallagher pioneered New Zealand's first electric fencing system in1938, and has consistently led the way in quality animal management systems that are made to last.
Choosing the appropriate energizer for your individual property and electric fence needs is the first step to a successful electric fence system. Energizer needs vary by animal and length of fence needing to be charged. Goats, for example, need a heavy charge to get through their hooves and hollow hair. Gallagher’s products have a lot of useful information on their packaging to help find exactly what you need. If that isn’t enough, we can always connect you with a Gallagher expert who will help you find solutions, and generate a shopping list to bring to us at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op.
If you don’t have good access to a power source, Gallagher makes high-quality solar charged energizers that work even on cloudy days in the Pacific Northwest. Available at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op, Gallagher’s solar charged energizers will continue to work for up to three weeks without sun. Quick to install, they can be easily set up in any location and moved around as required. Gallagher’s solar energizers come with a rechargeable battery, solar panel and post mount, as well as fence and ground leads. Super tough, drop resistant, waterproof casing with built-in lightning protection, Gallagher’s energizers are designed to be left outside in all weather conditions.
It’s important to use high-quality insulators, rather than just stapling your line directly to a wood post. Because our weather can be so variable, use insulators appropriate for your job. We sell a wide selection of insulators at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op suitable for t-posts, wood posts, electric tape, poly-wire, and all other forms of electric fence lines. Gallagher insulators are made from UV stabilized polyethylene plastic. They are tough, durable, and sun resistant.
When setting up your wire, let it have a little flexibility. Electric fence isn’t a barbed wire line. It doesn’t need to be super taut to be effective. A little bit off lex in your line will allow for unpredictable changes in the weather. You can always go back and tighten the line during the dry summer months if needed.
Make sure you have a proper grounding system for your electric fencing. Experts say that 80%of all electric fence problems stem from inadequate grounding. It is recommended to have at least three grounding posts made of galvanized steel. Here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op we have grounding rod kits available. You can find exactly what you need to maximize overall efficiency of your fence system.
If you’re looking for a simple solution for temporary, movable electric fencing for smaller animals like sheep, goats, and poultry, try our poultry and sheep netting kits. These kits have turbo braided wire providing superior shock, while allowing power to be carried along multiple lengths of wire. When connected to the proper energizer, these nets are strong enough to keep out most predators. Rotate your pasture grazing areas by setting up netting kits in different areas throughout the year. Find netting kits suitable for poultry at the Snohomish Co-Op. If you need more choices, visit us at the Monroe Co-Op where we have netting kits for poultry, sheep, and larger animals. Netting kits come complete with posts, and don’t require additional grounding rods. Just unfold the netting and connect it to a charger. You can even join multiple nets for a longer fence.
When you’re ready to install or upgrade your electric fence system, visit our friendly team at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op. We will help you find the high-quality insulators, wire tensioners, posts, and energizers that you need to get the job done.
