I have a similar fence to build this summer. Let us know what you decide to do and how it works out.

A high primary fence with a lower outer fence is the prevailing wisdom here. Similar to Murph's logic, just a different field implimentation. I am planning to go with 8 feet high and probably 8 or 9 strands of new zealand wire (high tension, .100" galvanized wire) with a 6 joule ac powered fence charger and an outer secondary fence. The new zealand wire is nice because it lasts a long time and it acts as a physical barrier even when it isn't charged. Mine will have to hold goats as well, that's why so many stands down low.

I use 5 strands (HGHHG) of new zealand wire and the 6 joule charger to keep goats in. Goats are a pretty good test of a fence, but they can't jump as high as deer. Particularly fat happy goats like mine. No, they're not fat, they just have a big rummen...

The money is in the wire and fence posts, so it's worth it to get a good fence charger so the wire you put up will have bite. And go with good posts.

Murph's right about miles of wire. You can string the feed wire high or bury it from the charger to the fence. A charger that can charge any length of fence can easily supply that fence over a long feed line that isn't grounded by weeds. String it more than head high, though. It sucks to brush your head against 6 joule charge while strolling barefoot in the morning dew... Knocks a fella right down.

A solar charger may work but an ac charger will have much more bite for less money. The largest solar charger in kencove is a .5 joule as opposed to a 6 joule ac charger for 1/3rd less money. If you can find a way to use AC rather than solar, that would be my suggestion. A less expensive ac charger can charge an awfully long feed wire to get to where your fence is.

For fencing supplies I generally order from Kencove.com. I have also heard good things about a fence company in NH, Premier, but I haven't used them.

Be prepared for sticker shock though. A fence can be a big investment.

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