In article ,
"William L. Rose" wrote:

In article .com,
"simy1" wrote:

Dave wrote:

I wonder if I could just temporarily run a wire nose-high around my
okra and tomatoes?

The system at a farm supply store is the wire, plus either small posts
or brackets tat you can attach to a chain link. It also has a
transformer, delivering a painful but not deadly jolt that a live wire
may deliver. It cost $19.99 for me.

Just my 2¢, but I hope your ready for the dead birds. The voltage (It's
really the amperage you need to be concerned with.) that will put bambi
on his butt is gonna' fry "tweety bird" and friends (four and two
legged) that come into contact with it. You may be down with the
collateral damage but passer-bys, neighbors, grand kids, ect., may see
you in a whole, brand new light. Birds also help clean up insects in the
garden, so think about unintended consequences.

Someone recommended a 30-06, which, if you're competent with hitting
what you aim at, may be practical, and if you live in the country. While
I'm not happy with the idea, at least you would be shooting the poachers.

With any luck at all, another idea comes along.

Unlikely...
I ran a low double hot wire around my front yard to keep my border
collie off the fence. She's quite a jumper. ;-)

I have not seen bird kills near or around the wire. They are low
amperage AC.

You don't need to run a high amperage to discourage deer. The shocky
feeling is bad enough to deter dogs, horses or cattle so I see no reason
it'd not spook a deer.
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