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I've been contemplating putting up a fence, but I'm not exactly sure how high it should be. Can anyone point me to some instructions on what specs a good deer fence should have as well as how to build it?
I have also seen motion sensor sprinklers that claim to scare deer away when they get too close. Has anyone had any luck with these? If it would work I would rather go this route.
This article goes into extensive details on electric fencing. Fencing that is not electrified should be at least 8 feet tall. A detailed description is found here. Sadly these solutions require time, money and a post hole digger or a tractor.
Deer pose a different problem for every gardener. A hungry deer will go to far greater lengths to eat your garden than ones that can survive on their normal diet.
You will also find suggestions to use bars of soap, human hair, dogs or getting a hunting licence. These will work for some deer, some of the time but if you want a solution for all of the deer, all of the time you need a fence.
