Page 2 - horse fencing

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

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

Taped up or roped in?

Which should I use for my set up? ... Electric Tape or Rope?

This is a question we get asked regularly....sometimes it is really just a preference and what you are used to... but please see the information below so that you can make an informed choice and get the right product for your animals and your system.

The primary concern when trying to contain animals with electric fencing is visibility.  For many animals an electric fence acts as a psychological barrier and they

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?

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.

KV10 LED Tester   £21.60

This is by far our most popular

We answer questions regularly on gateways, here are a few examples of different gateway openings for you.

This time of year is when the poaching damage can be done, here are some examples that might help you with this problem.

The Live Gateway

As you can see there is rope across the gateway stopping the livestock from pushing through or using it as a scratching post and bending it making it more likely to bounce open.

This means the field is protected from every angle should you have naughty livestock

Are you heading away on your holidays soon (lucky you) and are going to leave someone else in charge of the zoo? Are you worried about the length of your battery life and that your friend will have to lug the battery in to be charged?

Well why not look at adding a solar panel to your set up? A fantastic way to lengthen the life of your battery. So instead of every few weeks having to cart the battery home to charge you will only be doing it approx 3 times a year(dependent on position to the sun)

Hi Guys,

Well today here in East Lothian the sun came up at 06.22 and goes down at 20.01 and the sun is trying to show the clouds, keep trying sun...

So that is over 14 hrs of daylight ( not I do not say sunshine lol), With the longer days I am sure those of you with chickens are loving the fresh eggs check out our kits and our offer of the Month of May

Then for those of you who are solar users do not miss out on this solar energiser offer ends 30th April 2016 we also have other energiser that

***SALE on until the end of April 2016 ***

Whether you are planning a boundary fence line, a veg patch that might be vulnerable, letting the new spring lambs out for the 1st time or thinking about strip grazing in the future. We have a few posts on offer this month I am sure you will find some that suit your needs

1. Recycled White Plastic Paddock Posts - Pack of 10  £10.00

This offer ends when we sell out!  Yes you read that right £1 per post what a great price!

Post Information: This is our

Hello,

Now I am sure you are aware that all the recent rain has had a massive effect on so many people across the country, now we also have to look at the effect if has on your fencing.

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

Power and connections:

It does not matter if you are running off a battery

Hi all,

So we are allowing our horses limited access to the field this time of year to try to save it for the spring and summer, in doing this the horses are looking for other things to chew and your beautiful post and rail is coming under fire?, it might also ne used as a scratching post? of your horse is leaning over into another field pushing the posts at an angle.Have a look at these stand off insulators you will find them to be a god sent. If your horse is using your fence to try to remove his/her