Materials list and price estimate (1996) for a 30' by 30' energized garden fence to exclude deer.
Source:
G=energized fence supplier
F=farm supply store
H=lumber and hardware retailer
| Quantity | Source | Description | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Energizer (at least 1.0 joule) | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| 3 | G | 6' galvanized ground rods with clamps | 8.00 | 24.00 |
| 1 | G | Digital voltmeter | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 5 | F | 8' x 4" round treated posts | 6.00 | 30.00 |
| ½# | F | 1 ¾" galvanized fence staples | .50 | .50 |
| 125' | F | 12 or 14 gauge steel wire to attach porcelain insulators to wood posts | 4.00 | |
| 25 | G | Porcelain doughnut insulators | .3 | 0 7.5 |
| 165" | G | 14 gauge insulated underground cable | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 4 | F | 3/8" x 48" fiber rod posts | .80 | 3.20 |
| 20 | F | 3/8" post clips | .20 | 4.00 |
| 4 | G | Fence warning signs | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| 1 | H | 48" x 48" wooden gate (make) with hinges | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 1 | G | Polywire (655' roll) | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Total cost | 331.20 |
Fence Materials Sources
LaCrescent Farm & Orchard Supply, Box 143, LaCrescent, 507-895-2103
Shepard's Hill Farm, Dave Deutschlander, Rt 4, Pine City, 320-629-2744
K-Fence Systems, RR 1 Box 195, Zumbro Falls, 506-753-2943
Premier Fence Systems, Box 89, Washington, IA 52353, 800-282-6631
Kencove Farm Fence, 111 Kendall Ln., Blairsville, PA 15717, 800-536-2683
Midwest Fence, 18368 Falk Ave., Faribault, 507-334-4030
Eikmeier Livestock Systems, Rt 4 Box 204, Pipestone, 605-997-2022
Waconia Farm Supply, 801 S Hwy. 284, Waconia, 612-442-2126
Eddy's Farm Supply, 1414 W Main St., Albert Lea, 507-373-2664
ABK Power Fence, 2501 Surrey Ct., Lincoln, 402-335-4060
David McIver, RR 1 Box 201, Farwell, 320-283-5776
More Information
Fencing Displays Fencing displays can be seen at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The Arboretum is located nine miles west of I-494 on State Highway 5 in Chanhassen (for hours and directions, call 612-443-2460 ext. 102). Fencing displays are a cooperative venture between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the University of Minnesota, and fencing companies. Labor and material provided by Gallagher Power Fence Systems, San Antonio, TX; K-Fence Systems, Zumbro Falls, and Kiwi Fence Systems, Inc., Waynesburg, PA.
For Further information or if you have questions, contact your local DNR Area Wildlife Office.