Cyclops Electric Fence Chargers and Energizers Information Hub

Fence chargers only cost us pennies per day, folks tell us. Now here’s how you can figure how many pennies at your place. Editors Note: This comes to us from Steve Freeman’s Pasture Pro blog and was written by Gary Duncan. Gary has been active in the fence business for over 15 years. He also raises Highland cattle in a management intensive grazing system and was the first person to market the PasturePro post back in 2005. Over the years many people have asked me – how much is it going to cost to run my fence charger? I usually respond...

"I love my Cyclops electric fence charger".  I heard that today from a repeat electric fence customer. They are adding pasture on their farm. Its connected to a farm next door and they will operate the energizer off the power from that barn. They were so please that the energizer we sold then 3 years ago has not given them any trouble, and does what it promised to do. It keeps the cattle in and is the hardest working thing on the farm. Thank you Bob, from Indiana! Your new cyclops fencer will ship out tomorrow!

Fences are quite possibly the most contentious structures humans ever invented. While some might argue boundaries are the real problem, fences are the physical expression of them, making them the focus of many disputes. There are natural fences (rivers, streams and ponds) as well as constructed fences (stock wire, barbed wire, high-tensile wire, walls, hedges and ditches). Originally, states passed fence laws to contain wandering livestock and prevent personal injury and property damage. Later laws were passed to prevent the building of “spite” or “nuisance” fences, which block light and views. Their remedy was to limit fence height; Massachusetts, for...

When a good friend established All Around Fence Company, in Belgrade Maine, I was introduced to a product that is the ultimate in “why didn’t they think of this sooner.” No matter what you call them – spring rope, bungee or elastic cord – these gates have made moving horses around our farm safer and more efficient. The last few years I’ve done my own product testing. And I have to say, the manufacturers of the electric elastic cords have done a great job of improving the quality and longevity of the cordage since the first ones were introduced. Some...

Farm fencing acts to keep livestock confined to a certain area, to keep predators at bay or both. Finding the style of fence that fits your specific needs and budget while providing efficient livestock management is a priority on any farm. “Containment is the major consideration, especially to ensure the safety of the farm animal from getting caught up in the fencing,” said Carrie Chickering-Sears, director of community education in animal agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Keeping predators out is another factor, though no fencing will keep out an animal that wants a meal. Aesthetics is another, depending...