Different Gate Setups for Electric Fencing

When it comes to keeping your livestock or pets safe, a good gate setup can make all the difference. Whether you’re dealing with sheep, goats, hens, or horses, choosing the right type of gate and connecting it to your electric fence safely ensures your animals stay contained — and you stay stress-free.

Here’s a guide to the most common gate setups, with practical tips, safety reminders, and ideas to make your fencing work smarter.

1. Running Power Under

We answer questions regularly on gateways, here are a few examples of different gateway openings for you.

This time of year is when the poaching damage can be done, here are some examples that might help you with this problem.

The Live Gateway

As you can see there is rope across the gateway stopping the livestock from pushing through or using it as a scratching post and bending it making it more likely to bounce open.

This means the field is protected from every angle should you have naughty livestock