High-Tech Fencing That Stops Pigs, Roos & Deer Cold

A simple fence changed everything.
On rough country in NSW, David Ham stopped pigs, roos, deer and wild dogs—and doubled the reliability of his superfine Merino operation.

In this episode, we break down the high-tech electric fencing system, the earth-return setup, the post orientation trick from New Zealand, and the real-world results after five years with ZERO pigs.

If you farm rough country, fight ferals, or want a fence that actually works, this video is a game changer.

▶ What You’ll Learn

Why earth-return fencing beats conventional earth stakes

The 10-wire hot/cold layout that keeps animals out

How a high fence works even in drought

The NZ-style post orientation method that increases fence height

Real results: 76 pigs → 0 pigs in 5 years

Why spraying the fence line saves your voltage

Why kangaroos almost always go under, not over, fences

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Featured

Location: Oberne Creek, NSW

Featured Farmer: David Ham

Technology: Gallagher Fault Finder, Gallagher high-conductivity wire

Livestock: Superfine Merinos

Terrain: Rough, steep country with pigs, deer, roos, wild dogs

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00:00 – The Farm Battling Every Feral in NSW
00:28 – Why This Fence Changed Everything
01:10 – High-Tech Gallagher Fence Tester Demo
02:20 – Hot/Earth Wire Layout Explained
03:05 – The Critical Earth-Return Mistake to Avoid
04:00 – Feral Pressure: Pigs, Deer, Dogs & Roos
04:55 – How 76 Pigs Became Zero
05:35 – Why Kangaroos Go Under Fences
06:15 – Post Orientation: Vertical vs Perpendicular
07:00 – Comparing the Old Fence & New Fence
08:10 – Why a Single Hot Wire Doesn’t Work
09:20 – Real Fence Performance in Extreme Terrain
10:05 – Spray Maintenance: The 2-Hour Fix
10:50 – Final Tips to Keep Your Fence Working
11:00 – Outro & Viewer Call to Action