Deer Fence: Types of Deer Fencing

Deer- I can only perceive very meek and docile animals adding to the beauty of nature. I know reader, you don’t like this description because for you those animals have become a nuisance and you really need to find out a solution to keep them off your property. Your surroundings have little too many of these creatures since their natural predators have become rare species resulting in the increase in the number of deer to an extent where they have become a big problem. Deer come into the plantations and eat away the crops. So here is the description of few types of Deer Fencing.

Kinds of Deer Fencing

The two major types of fencing are:

• Electric fencing
• Wire fencing

Electric fencing is one of the most common types of fencing used to keep deer at bay since it is the cheapest one. There are wires strung around the property along the desired border. If you want to reinforce the deer negatively so that they learn to keep away from your property then you can get then till the wire by attracting them with peanut butter. Once they come close to eat it, they get an electrical shock and keep away from your property forever. Though this might be effective but comes across as a cruel method of teaching the harmless animals a lesson. I think looking at the humanitarian aspect of the matter, electrical fencing can be a solution only where the other types are just not appropriate, look wise or in terms of functionality because at the end of the day your on pet or your children can also fall prey to this deadly trap.

Wire fencing is the alternate method to keep these animals at bay. It can be meshed wire or welded wire, any one of these can be effective to rid of the nuisance that the animals are creating, though these are more expensive than electric deer fencing but then costs less than the conventional fencing use to stop deer. The wire can be made of synthetic material or a metal, though again the latter is far more expensive than the former. Wire meshes of synthetic fiber do not spoil the beauty of your house since they are almost invisible at times but then these are not durable at all. They need mending every other day since the material is quite fragile.

Welded wire can certainly be used and it is actually one of the most versatile products now. It has quite a few practical uses in addition to deer fencing. It is quite useful sit is durable and quite flexible to install. They also contribute in enhancing the beauty of the house because they offer less visibility, thus making it unobtrusive. These wires are plastic coated and heavy-duty welded wire, which are galvanized before welding. The technology is such and it is designed in such a way that it provides flexibility which as stated above contributes to the ease of installation. The cost of maintenance is almost zero thus making it an economical solution. Moreover it can be easily installed to all kind of fencing- be it post, rail, fencing, stakes, tacks or trees.

Some people also grow aromatic plants which attract humans but then act as repelling agents for animals thus keeping them away in a very natural and toned down way. Plants like Lavender, mint or lemon, if are planted around the house or garden, can definitely help you. So adopt this least expensive way to all the mechanical ways to solve your problem. These are some of the ways to stay clear of deer and to save you from all the deer-borne anxieties.