electric fencing!!

[Nicos]

Tis my birfday this week ( shhh....keep it quiet!)
...and I've just 'treated' myself to 50m of electric fencing...everyone keeps asking what I want- what can they send me....so- I've taken it upon myself to buy my fencing and ask for a contribution!!!
YEY!!! I'm Sooooo excited!!!!

...cos I'm worth it........

Best go charge up my camera!!!

[MaureenHall]

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]

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]

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

[lizzylemon]

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

[frias]

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]

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]

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

[Stacey Steve]

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]

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

seconded!!

[bendm]

Elec fence

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]

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]

Best go charge up my camera!!!

Are you planning to plug it into your fence?

[Nicos]

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]

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.