electric fencing!!

**MaureenHall** · 10-03-2009, 09:56 AM

What a brilliant idea for a birthday prezzie

Just in case it's on a day when I'm not around / with it enough, I hope you have a really lovely day xxxxxxxx

**Nicos** · 10-03-2009, 09:59 AM

Aww...thanks Maureen!
It just seemed so expensive for 9 chooks.....but it should keep the foxes at bay during the day- (don't tell anyone- but I've paid a bit more so it can have extra length added...so I can get more chooks eventually

)

**Flummery** · 10-03-2009, 10:17 AM

It's 'cos your chooks are worth it too!

**lizzylemon** · 10-03-2009, 08:55 PM

(whisper........Happy Birthday

)

**frias** · 10-03-2009, 09:39 PM

Happy birthday for the 12th.

(Won't ask how old) I want to treat myself both to electric fence and automatic opener. I'm just too thick to understand exactly what I need and OH keeps telling me we don't need it so won't help me order it on internet. (I'm sure however, that if I buy it he will fit it all.)

**pipscariad** · 10-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Great choice Nicos, I love my electric fence

, and the chooks seem very happy with it too! Have a lovely birthday when the day comes!

**Eco-Chic** · 11-03-2009, 12:28 AM

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, dear Nicos,
Happy Birthday to you

**Stacey Steve** · 11-03-2009, 06:54 AM

The plot next to me has an electric fence around their chicken area and the council made them put a "safety fence" up around it so that no one gets electrocuted (seriously).

**Hilary B** · 11-03-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Eco-Chic View Post

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, dear Nicos,
Happy Birthday to you

seconded!!

**bendm** · 12-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Elec fence

Originally posted by frias View Post

Happy birthday for the 12th.

(Won't ask how old) I want to treat myself both to electric fence and automatic opener. I'm just too thick to understand exactly what I need and OH keeps telling me we don't need it so won't help me order it on internet. (I'm sure however, that if I buy it he will fit it all.)

You need 1. Netting and stakes (usually come with netting)
2. Energiser (mains or Battery*)
3.Line out cable (To connect fence to energiser**)

*If using battery you should buy one listed as a leisure battery.The higher the amp/hour rating,the longer it will last between charges.you will also need a good charger.The cheap ones from Halfords etc.are rubbish and will cost you more in batteries in the long run.

**You can have the energiser a long way from the fence eg.locked up in a shed.

Hope this helps
Ben.

P.S. With a electric pen you won't need to shut your Hens in at night.I've had mine for 2 years in a Fox-rich area and had no problem.They go in and out as they please.

**Nicos** · 12-03-2009, 08:54 PM

Aww...thank you all!!!

I'm so excited about the fence!
I've ordered it from UK and it should arrive next week.
The company have been fantastic I have to say...they're even including a European connection for me - plus a few extra freebies.
I'll take a photo of it up and running- and hope that those of you already with electric fencing will advise me how to alter the layout????

....ooooooo

bendm....good to hear your chooks have been fine- we have 5 foxes in the field 100yds from the coop ( granite pigsty with 1" thick oak door)...I'm crossing fingers my gals and guys can go out during the day when I'm not in....you've made me feel a lot more confident in the system I've bought!! ( how high is yours???? this one is 1.2m high fine mesh)

**HeyWayne** · 12-03-2009, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Nicos View Post

Best go charge up my camera!!!

Are you planning to plug it into your fence?

**Nicos** · 12-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by HeyWayne View Post

Are you planning to plug it into your fence?

I'm up for anything at the mo!!!!

...cor...it's grand being another year older!!!!

**bendm** · 12-03-2009, 09:06 PM

mesh

Hi Nicos,
Mines the 1.2m mesh.Do not worry about your Hens,m8.
As long as its always hot,you won't have any bother with foxes at any time.
I reckon it keeps rats out as well!
Once they touch it,thats it,they stay away.
It has the same effect on my Jack Russell,and she would kill hens for a pass time.
Don't let too much grass etc.grow up the mesh,as it will reduce the 'belt'from the fence.
Good Luck.

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