A deer fence that simply creates a barrier should be between 5' for a garden
area, up to 14' for a game farm. On a more hopeful note, an electric
fence -- if one is allowed where you live -- is your best bet. It probably
should be about the height of the deer's chest and baited. I've heard of
peanut butter being used, but I suppose anything they like will work. Once
the deer has been stung by the fence, it won't come near it again. You can
disconnect the electricity once you think all the deer in your area have
"learned their lesson" as they won't come near it again.

Good luck!

Suzy, Zone 5, Wisconsin
"jerry" wrote in message
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We have a garden with an electricfied fence that has four strands of
wire up to four feet. Recently we visited a neighor who has a garden
like ours but only has a deer fence that is 8" inches high. They
indicate at this hiegh it will stop rabbits and deer. Does this make
sense? I have seen deer jump our fence so don't know if height is
really an issue?

Jerry