Considerations For Deer Fencing

Before Choosing A Deer Fence, Consider The Following Features:

Fence Height: Deer Are Great Jumpers, Capable Of Leaping 8 Feet Into The Air. While Some Shorter Fences Can Be Effective,If Deer Are Especially Interested In Your Yard, A Barrier-Style Deer Fence At Least This Tall May Be Best. Many Other Kinds Of Fencing Cannot Reliably Keep Deer From Crossing Your Property Borders.

Slack: Even As Large Animals, Deer Can Try To Push Under Fencing. Ensure There Is No Gap Between Your Fencing And The Ground. When Using Any Type Of Loose Fencing (For Example, Metal Wire Or Polypropylene Mesh), Leave Some Slack. Let The Extra Fencing Spill Over The Ground And Pin It Down With Stakes.

Repairs: Any Damage Incurred By Barrier-Style Fencing Will Have To Be Repaired Promptly: A Compromised Barrier Is Not Effective. Deer Are Smart Enough To Find A Breach In The Fence And Enter Through It Quickly.

Pest Prevention: Depending On The Type Of Fence You Build, You Can Prevent Other Pests Like Rodents And Small Mammals. However,You Must Select Barrier-Style Fencing That Only Has Small Openings. This Can Cost More,So Decide Whether The Benefit Is Worth The Extra Cost.

Durability: To Increase Durability, Any Metal Deer Fence You Use Should Be Galvanized, And Any Polypropylene Fence Should Be UV-Protected.

Gates: Remember To Include A Gate Or Other Means Of Accessing The Area Being Fenced (And Deer-Proof The Gate With Proper Latches).