Incubator Special

So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to bring on your own chicks – hurray!  Oh, but hang on a second….you’re going to need an incubator and you’re worried it’s going to be scary and difficult to decide which one to go for!

Nah, it’s easy really … although there is a lot of choice on the market you really just need to decide on a couple of things to help you choose which incubator to go for.

1. Method of Turning used by the Incubator: As the eggs incubate it’s essential to

Spring – Has it Sprung Yet?

So, what do the weather techies and scientists say about this year’s spring weather? Well you might be surprised... or again, you might not.

The National Met office say that we are now seeing a Growth Season for plants that’s around a full month longer than in 1990! Wow that sounds an awful lot to me. That surely must be good news ? -  but unfortunately it will also favour crop pests and diseases too..  For more details on how the weather is affecting plant growth

Native Breeds need support in the UK.  There are so many wonderful breeds - we should be mindful to look after them or some of them could be gone in a generation.

Connie, Joe and I got lucky and in the spring we went to see two lovely little Belted Galloway bullocks.  I have heard since that they have learnt the art of escaping and were found the other side of the river in a neighbour's field.  Time for some electric fencing ...??

Belted Galloways were featured on Countryfile a few weeks ago

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

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

Well Hello sun..... we today for us at least ( some of you who I speak to have been blessed with a lot more than us )

Here we are going to chat about keeping animals in a moveable enclosure, I am looking at Sheep, pigs and cows.

Keeping them where you want them:

Electric fencing is a highly effective way of containing or strip grazing your animals and/or splitting up existing fields. A visible and easily moveable three line fence provides strip-grazing when it is erected across fields. So why

Water Pumps and Incentive Schemes to Protect Drinking Water:

What can I find out in this blog:

1. Further information on our Water Pumps
2. Incentive Schemes through Scottish Water - where to find your application
3. Financing Information

Check it out in action at BETA this year

This nifty little device could save your aching muscles, ensure you are being kind to the water courses around you, save you time and get you some grant money as well.

Solar/Battery Pump - £554.40

Battery Pump - £388.00

If like

Hello you lovely rosy cheeked people with your dirty finger nails and happy smiles how are the plans going? I know it is still early but some of you are having unwanted visitors already :-(

I have spoken to a few people over the last few days about the planning of this years crops and can we help to keep 4 legged pests away from the crops you so lovingly planted.

Well the answer in a word is YES

We have our Garden Guardian kits

For the use on top of walls we have the

long arm kits

short arm kits

***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