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DIY Electric fencing - any thoughts?

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So we have a fox problem and metal fencing all around the detached house, they come in and drop faeces everywhere and with a little child it is a safety issue really.


Is it possible to make a DIY electric fence (mains powered or through a 12V DC adapter supplied through an IP65 outdoor socket)?

I would look to run a seperate circuit for the outdoor socket for this purpose, but what should it be protected behind on a consumer unit - MCB / RCD / RCBO?


I guess at every instance of electrocution of the fox it would trip the circuit but I could accept a daily of trip protection if required.


Is there any legislation surrounding this?
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    Agree that a home made electric fence is most unwise and almost certainly illegal.

    Purchase a ready made electric fence kit from a farm supplier.

    In general an electric fence should not form your boundary but should be erected inside the existing boundary.

    Foxes are challenging to keep out with an electric fence, they can jump low fences or slink under the bottom wire of higher fences. Only the snout, ears, and the paws are vulnerable to an electric fence, the thick coat is sufficiently insulating if dry. Foxes are intelligent and are good at finding ways around fences.


    A physical barrier may prove more effective.

    Foxes can be killed with a shotgun, but you will need a shotgun certificate and approved secure gun cupboard.
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    Agree that a home made electric fence is most unwise and almost certainly illegal.

    Purchase a ready made electric fence kit from a farm supplier.

    In general an electric fence should not form your boundary but should be erected inside the existing boundary.

    Foxes are challenging to keep out with an electric fence, they can jump low fences or slink under the bottom wire of higher fences. Only the snout, ears, and the paws are vulnerable to an electric fence, the thick coat is sufficiently insulating if dry. Foxes are intelligent and are good at finding ways around fences.


    A physical barrier may prove more effective.

    Foxes can be killed with a shotgun, but you will need a shotgun certificate and approved secure gun cupboard.
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