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Knowledge is power....!  So here are lots of FAQ about electric fence three reel systems to help you.

1. Why would I want a three reel electric fencing system?  Well... the short answer is for temporary pasture and paddock maintenance. Are you needing to strip graze a field to manage it efficently?  Rotate your grazing for cattle in the summer months to enable you to get more silage?  You need a portable system to keep your sheep moving whilst munching on turnips in the autumn?  There are

The man himself! Jim from Jim Vyse Arks

Can you tell us how Jim Vyse Arks began?

I’m originally from a farming background and spent over 30 years being involved with dairy cows and milking equipment. Then, a mid-life crisis encouraged me to change direction!

A friend suggested I put my carpentry skills to good use and before I knew it I was making chicken houses. A few adverts later and my houses were spreading across the UK.

The rest as they say is history!

What makes Jim Vyse Arks stand out from

Hello All,

So do you all check to see if your fences are working properly do you use a friend then wonder when you ask for help with a fencing problem do they suddenly become very busy or just find out when the animals have escaped that it is not....If you do check them how do you do it? Essential Accessories: The Fence Tester

Touch and jump back?

Get someone else to?

Or use a fence tester?

If like me you are a wimp and use a tester ( the best option really) then this blog is for you. A fence tester

Jim Vyse’ Tips for Buying a Chicken House

We've heard it all when it comes to poultry house purchasing horror stories at Jim Vyse Arks. Poor design, flimsy materials, and hard to clean nooks and crannies are among some of the most common complaints.

Many of our customers come to us needing to replace a cheaper poultry house that just hasn’t stood up to the demands of their flock or the great British weather!

Generally speaking when you buy a chicken house, you get what you pay for and if you

Hello There Lovely Readers  How much power is needed to protect and deter animals?

We get asked this question a few times by people checking they have enough power on their fence, how much power do I need on my fence to keep x animal in or x animal out?

Below we go through what you need. Whether you are either protecting your animals/garden from predictors or keeping your animals in for their safety.

What we will go through in this blog is the recommended Voltage per animal, recommended heights

Well your fields have been in full use now for a few months and I am sure the animals have tested the fencing a few times, tried to munch it and also there has been vegetation growth. Here are some Mid-Summer checks for temporary and permanent fences

Here are some things to check and look out for.

1. Check your power source?

If mains - are all the connections still nice and tight no fraying? If battery - battery still charging? Are the energiser battery connections in place? If you are using a

Protecting your garden from deer | Keeping Deer Out

I love deer and love to watch them as long as they do not eat my veg patch, to stop this we have designed some kits with you guys in mind and some input from returning customers for Keeping Deer Out.

We have had a few calls over the last months regarding keeping deer out of newly seeded gardens, off new and mature hedges and new houses moves where you have just put a lovely boarder out and over night it has been munched. Many of you have asked

This blog should help you to understand one of the most essential and useful accessories of an electric fencing system - the Earth Stake or Earth Rod.

Earth Stake or Earth Rod - A Guide:

Most electric fencing problems are caused by poor earthing.  Having a good earth system connected to your electric fence will ensure a system that works effeciently - this is often over looked but is perhaps as important as planning the fence layout or choosing the right energiser.

Always bear in mind that all

Well your fields have been in full use now for sometime and I am sure the animals have tested the fencing a few times, tried to munch it and also there has been vegetation growth.

Here are some things to check and look out for.

1. Check your power source? If mains - are all the connections still nice and tight no fraying? If battery - battery still charging? Are the energiser battery connections in place? If you are using a solar panel with a battery - is the solar panel in the correct