>Allan, > >The fence is not hot. It utilizes 10 foot metal "T" post driven >into the ground. The fencing material is all metal, therefore the >entire fence is "grounded" so I don't think an electric charge is an >option without substantial changes to the fence. > >Monte
Monte - I spoke with some local bee keepers here on the Blue Ridge. Bears are a common problem for bee yards in this part. They say that a fairly simple electric fence that is BAITED early in the season to promote behavior mod just never fails to keep the bears out. (I would never go that far in my faith of electric, of course.) You bait the fence as you would for deer: peanut butter in tinfoil wrapped around a hotwire. A couple of bites and one of those treats and any mammals starts creating superstitions about the fence and what it surrounds. You can easily put one strand of electric on insulated brackets outside of your existing fence and gain these same benefits. Good Luck -Allan
