For camels we have found it very effective to run a single hot-wire along the top of the fences (and gates if desired) to prevent them from leaning on fences and gates. They quickly develop respect for the fences this way.
Unless your pastures offer natural surfaces for rubbing and scratching, be sure to provide ample rubbing posts for the camels if you set up hot-wires on the fences.
As soon as funds permit, we want to convert our entire fencing to one of the high strength electric braid fences, running 3 or 4 strands.
Because of our pasture's remote situation we are using a solar power charger for the fence, which works well enough.
A draw-back with the electric fence is that in the winter when our Bactrians' wool gets thick their flanks, necks and backsides can contact the hot-wire without the zap penetrating to the skin. So far, though, this hasn't ultimately diminished their overall respect for the fences.
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Did you get your E-Fencing up? How tall are your posts and what are they made of? I'd like to fence in 5 acers and am trying to figure out the cost.
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