The pigtail post spacing nokuti magetsi emagetsi depends on what animals you want to keep in or out. it need more lines for the small animal than larger, large animals like cattle or horses. it need more lines positioned to maximize contact with the animal’s nose, and to ensure it can’t jump over the electric fence barrier.

Below are some guides explaining pigtail post spacings for various animals.

Nyama

for cattle, you can use just a single line at around 90cm from the ground. However, it need at least 2 lines to keep young calves in when herding.

tembarari pigtail post spacing for Cattle

Nguruve

the pigs can be controlled with just 2 lines of wire. However, it need at least 3 lines for piglets, because the piglets are small.

Temporary pigtail post spacing for Pigs

gwai

more lines is required to ensure the sheep get a shock where they touch it. it need at least 3 lines for temporary magetsi emagetsi.

Temporary pigtail post spacing for Sheep