- The two main types of deer fencing available are metal or polypropylene mesh, which provides a physical barrier, or electric fencing, which gives the deer a mild shock.
- Electric fencing may be dangerous for children or pets and other animals; it is also unnecessarily cruel to the deer.
- Deer have strong legs and can jump very high; therefore, effective mesh deer fencing must be at least 8 feet tall and it should encircle the entire area you want to protect.
- You can often install mesh deer fencing yourself, without having to hire a professional landscaper. The fence can be attached to existing trees on your property.
- You can expect polypropylene mesh fencing to last about 8 to 10 years while sturdy metal fencing will last up to several decades.
- Birds or other animals may become caught in mesh fencing and bucks may get their antlers tangled in the mesh. Inspect your fencing regularly to avoid this kind of thing.
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