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We are at the time of year where your cat is venturing back out doors and the dog is looking to run free ....! And for some of you this can cause you a very real headache due to roads and livestock.

Well I have 2 fur babies and I would do anything for them, I am very lucky that I live in the countryside so that my cat is safe roaming the fields during the day and at night trying to steal my dinner... lol.  My dog is also lucky that we have the ability to go for long walks and I have an enclosed

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

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

So last year we travelled down to see them in a very sunny Devon

This year we invited them you to East Lothian to a cold and sunless day of training,Sorry guys... It is at this point I will mention we were using Rockrose Equestrian Sports Centre's thanks guys.

So every year we have a training day or 2 on new products (some exciting things to follow) and also try to do as much as possible on our FAQ's so we are tip top on answering your questions.

We started by putting up a 50m  Premium poultry

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 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 position

Pigs.

I think people think pigs are very dirty stinky animals but that is not true (although at the moment whilst they are spreading on the fields I am not loving pigs...) Yes pigs like to wallow in the mud (much like my dog......)

While it is well accepted knowledge that pigs wallow in mud in order to regulate body temperature and keep cool, but did you know it is also for their wellbeing. So a happy pig has food and water, shelter with bedding, a wallowing hole, a place to forage and interaction

Hello folks,

We are at that time of year where the fox cubs come out to play and learn to hunt, unfortunately this means your chicken might be at risk.

Here are some tips on what to check to make sure your netting is running at full capacity:

1. Use your KV10 LED fence tester for this as not only does it let you know the fence has power but it tells you how much power.

2. So the netting is up and in place and has been for some time: (please make sure you turn the power off before you do theses checks)

So if you have already had the 1st part of our down South travels here is everything else we learnt.

To the Poultry netting on a slope......

We were given a 25m poultry net with 'HOTGATE' and let loose with the same instructions as you get and a wayward Leslie...

Firstly can I please please say to you all PLEASE read the instructions before you start because if you get in a pickle it is a 25 or 50m net pickle and not fun.

We laid out the netting as instructed as I must say so far so good we

May Energiser Focus - Hotline Super Merlin Energiser

One of Hotlines all time best performing energisers!  This is the new version of the Super Merlin which was updated in 2013.  It can operate from an internal 6v battery (not included), which can be used as a backup power source, or as the primary power supply for maximum portability.  However it does perform at it's best when connected to a 12v leisure battery.

Stored/Output joules conversion has been greatly improved in this revamped model.

Energiser – the power behind electric fencing….

Thinking of using electric fencing to keep animals in and/or keep predators out?  Perhaps you have had a look at electric fencing but it seems such a minefield you are not sure where to start?  Don’t be put off– it is easy, simple and safe to use. One of the key components to a good electric fence is an energiser, energizer or fencer.  A little planning at the outset will save you time and money, helping you choose the right energiser.  Here