Deer Fencing Costs More Than Homesteaders Budgeted
10 posts across 3 communities since May 2026; 40% from r/homestead.
“Hi everyone, I’m still pretty new to homesteading stuff and honestly trying to learn slowly instead of buying random equipment and regretting it later. We moved onto a small property last year, little under 4 acres, and a decent part of it is uneven and kind of annoying to mow…”
“I've seen a number of comments in other threads recommending electric net fencing. But I need to learn more about it before diving in. Are there are both solar and 110VAC options? Other than running cost, any advantages to either? We've used electric wire fence in the past, and…”
“I need your opinion about deer fence cost. I received an estimate for a deer fence today. It is 48ft. X 30ft, 8ft. tall, 5ft. wide gate, woven wire all black. Each corner will be three wood post and metal posts in between. I was quoted $7,500 for the black. Opinions ?”
Homesteaders are expressing concerns about the high cost of materials like sheds and fencing equipment, as well as the impact of terrain on tool selection and effectiveness. Shipping costs and the physical demands of homesteading tasks are also recurring themes.
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“I need your opinion about deer fence cost. I received an estimate for a deer fence today. It is 48ft. X 30ft, 8ft. tall, 5ft. wide gate, woven wire all black. Each corner will be three wood post and metal posts in between. I was…”
“This seems like a really good way to make a good temporary fence. How many strands of electrical wire do you use?”
“Hi everyone, I’m still pretty new to homesteading stuff and honestly trying to learn slowly instead of buying random equipment and regretting it later. We moved onto a small property last year, little under 4 acres, and a decent part of it is uneven and kind of annoying to mow properly. Lots of little dips, rocks, wet spots, tree roots, all the fun stuff lol. I’ve already broken one weed trimmer head and nearly flipped our riding mower trying to get too close near the creek area. Recently I star”
“So neat to see evidence of the original landscaping on this homestead, if I had to guess I’d say the site is at least 70yo complete with war ration era barbed wire. I’ve got my work cut out for me to get this quarter productive. Always so interesting to see what survives long after the buildings decay away and humans stopped intervening altogether. The truly long lasting imprints we leave on the land… What a treat. submitted by /u/plasticssuck [link] [comments]”
“I've seen a number of comments in other threads recommending electric net fencing. But I need to learn more about it before diving in. Are there are both solar and 110VAC options? Other than running cost, any advantages to either? We've used electric wire fence in the past, and were disappointed in the ability of a single blade of grass to ground out the charge. Does net fencing have that issue too? Thanks in advance..... submitted by /u/davethompson413 [link] [comments”
“For the life of me I can’t move my electric netting without getting the spikes tangled in everything. Most of my time moving netting is spent untangling it. So I came up with this little contraption. It is a little cumbersome, especially in areas that aren’t flat, but I can handle that over adhd untangling stress in the hot sun! submitted by /u/Mushmashio [link] [comments]”
“Anyone here have experience with DeerBusters brand fencing? Seems legit to me after a bit of research, but anyone with real life experience please let us know. Am I crazy to like this as a deer barrier and also a "kind of" a human property fence? submitted by /u/cleargummies [link] [comments]”
“Hey yall! I need advice on what solar electric fence charger I need. I’m fencing in 11 acres, 2 lines around the entire perimeter will be hot. I will have goats, ducks, chickens, and possibly a donkey or cow later. I live in an areas with neighbor dogs and fox for sure. Possibly coyotes. I live in the south eastern USA, zone 8. My budget is around $300. Preferably lower. I’m going to be using a poly wire with 9 mixed metal lines. I NEED solar due to my setup. Thank yall! submitted by”
“I’m considering upgrading our chicken enclosure to include electric fencing. We’re adding sheep next year so it’s in the back of my mind that this fencing setup could be useful for them at some point, as well. My question is about used fencing equipment. I see electric fence solar energizers on Facebook marketplace and am tempted by those that appear to be recent-ish models at a decent price. Have you had experience buying used electric fencing e”
“When I first started taking my land seriously, I did what most beginners do by throwing powered equipment at every problem because it felt like the logical modern approach. A scythe kept coming up in conversations with more experienced people. I never really gave it much thought. Then I tried one at a neighbour's place one afternoon, and something about it just made sense in a way I wasn't prepared for. So I went looking. Spent a few evenings going throug”