Well, we first put this Blog out at the beginning of November but we've had it pretty easy temperature-wise in the most of UK up 'til now ... so we thought it'd be worth putting this blog out again now that the ice and snow have well and truly hit a lot of us and we have had loads of questions about care of batteries over the winter!

The bottom line is that a wee bit of TLC of your battery now may help you avoid trouble with your electric fence later this winter!

The good news is that if you do need

Today we visited Edinburgh Zoo

If like me you have not been since you were a child I reckon it is somewhere you should consider visiting again.  The animals look well cared for and have relatively large enclosures - lots of things to do and see.  http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/

The zebras were sheltering from the winter weather, the lions were relaxing after breakfast, the pandas were sleeping (apparently they can sleep for up to 16 hours a day!), the pelicans were preening and the flamingos

Ok so Guy Fawkes is fast approaching us and I am sure much like everyone I am looking forward to the fireworks BUT there are many many animals out there who do not like and are very afraid of them. Please if you are having a display you let the pet owners and farmers in the area know when it is on.

Below is some helpful information from the SSPCA

As November approaches, we have issued our annual warning that fireworks can have a serious impact on the welfare of animals and we are calling for tighter

Hello,

As I said last week we spoke about horse fencing. Today is the turn of netting and as today it is blowing a hoolie out there it makes sense to chat about it.

So your netting has been up for a wee while now and should be working great, with the winter months round the corner we suggest with all fencing you have a check of all the components and make sure you are as winter ready as possible.

Power and connections:

It does not matter if you are running off a battery or mains power have a look

Fence Buster Rug Link

Exciting times a head...

Selling out fast Grab one quick

For those of you who use electric fencing to stop your horses straying, over grazing or in the winter to have a paddock left and not a muddy quagmire (not sure if that is a word or not but you know what I mean) This is what you have been waiting for….

As you know horses usually respect electric fencing when they are rug-less but as soon as you put a rung on then the itching, scratching and general chaos starts this is

Some people like to collect photos of their family and friends....their pets....places they've been .. on the other hand, we at Electric Fencing Direct like to collect customers' electric fencing pics!!

We are proud of our customers' fences and thought we'd share some of their photos with you!

Maybe you are looking to purchase some electric fencing ? if so hopefully these will give you some idea of what can be achieved! The photos are clickable too so just click on them and you will see details

We are now in September and we have some great news we have knocked money off our 25 meter and 50 meter premium and professional nets and kits for you.

Netting offer link

POULTRY NETTING 

Electric Poultry Netting is highly effective in keeping PREDATORS OUT (e.g. foxes, badgers, dogs, cats, mink etc) and POULTRY IN. It is simple to erect, just unroll the net and tread in the posts. The nets can be easily moved around so offers poultry new grass, helps to eliminate poaching and improves soil fertility.

Summer Pasture Management

This summer has been a fantastic growing year for most farmers... but how do you make the most of your fields?  This blog gives a brief insight into how one of our customers has made the most of his electric fencing and increased his production of winter fodder whilst giving his stock plenty of summer grazing.

One of our customers has sent photos in of his various set ups.  He has used 12v battery powered energisers on each of his systems.  His batteries have lasted

SALE Extended Until 31st August 2015

Hi Guys

Having spoke to a few of you lovely parents and grandparents over the last few days and weeks it seems that you are purchasing the kids some chickens. Such a lovely thing to hear not only do you get fresh eggs but the hours spent watching them getting up to mischief is great and if they are anything like the bantams we have at work that come into the office they are great. You want well made and sturdy houses so we have them for you.

So due to this we