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Posted: July 26, 2022
Read more »Here is a short blog to introduce zone grazing or cell grazing for cattle. In this blog we relate how an electric fence system can help to get the best for your cattle and field by dividing it up in to a zone grazing or cell grazing system. Why would you want to consider this type of fencing? Too get more and better quality grass to achieve better weight gain in cattle - and it really does work.
Zone Grazing or Cell Grazing For Cattle
At Old Leckie Farm in Stirlingshire they use electric
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Posted: July 21, 2022Read more »
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 2 weeks before the green
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Posted: July 20, 2022Read more »
There are always lots of questions to be answered when it comes to electric fencing. Here are answers to two of the most frequently asked electric fencing questions. We do have a few more questions answered in our FAQ Page - click here
Can barbed wire be used for an electric fence?
Well of course in theory and from a practical point of view barbed wire could be used as an electric fence. It is metal and could carry a current if it were insulated. But that is as far as it goes – we would never -
Posted: July 13, 2022Read more »
Why not try the small but mighty Shrike? The Shrike's a 3 volt battery operated electric fencing energiser (with options to add a 2.5w solar panel or a 12v battery).
So when would you use a Shrike?
With its clean modern looks it's very popular for paddock fencing or strip grazing particularly within the equestrian sector. It's so easy to use and is very compact but efficient too, making it great for shorter temporary electric fencing - but don't be fooled - it can do up to 800m fencing - powerful
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Posted: July 11, 2022Read more »
One of the first questions we ask our customers is; what are you trying to keep out or keep in? If the answer is we need to keep a predator or pest out then we would ask which predator/pest and which animal you are trying to protect? From there we can advise on the best electric fencing for the job.
In the UK the main predators or pests are foxes, badgers, rabbits, mink and otters and herons. Each of these require different electric fencing.
Foxes
These guys are cunning. They are opportunists!
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Posted: July 09, 2022Are you planning on keeping a couple of weaners in the back garden or on the farm? Need to keep them safe and secure? Use an electric fence... See Alasdair's story and photos below.Read more »
About the Pigs
Alasdair says - "these pigs are Oxford Sandy and Blacks (sow) crossed with a Mangalitsa (boar) - so they should be hardy for winter but will have to be careful they don't start putting on too much fat. Seem very happy in their pen - they have some trees to scratch and rub against and provide a bit of shelter, -
Posted: July 05, 2022Read more »
We have found that there is lots of varying advice on line about keeping herons out of ponds; stopping herons from helping themselves to fish. One of the key bits of advice seems to be that in order to keep a heron away from a pond you need to stop the heron from landing on the edge of the pond. If you can stop the heron landing in or on the edge of the pond they then cannot fish and the problem is solved.
When we look at protecting ponds from herons from an electric fencing point of view
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Posted: June 27, 2022Read more »
We are asked lots of questions about keeping foxes out – Do foxes attack hens during the day? Will a cockerel protect his hens from a fox? Will a radio keep a fox away? Does electric poultry netting keep foxes out?
It’s an age-old battle against Mr or Mrs Fox when you have poultry and so the answer is yes electric fencing does keep the fox out and I would not leave anything to chance free ranging my hens day or night. The Fox is always hungry and we need to protect our hens. We recommend
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Posted: June 27, 2022Read more »
We are proud to say that Hotline-Horizont Ltd (previously known as Hotline Electric Fencing Ltd) are our main electric fencing supplier. And after a recent visit to Hotline in Devon I wanted to share a little bit of information about the company and why we are proud to be associated with them.
So who are Hotline-Horizont Ltd?
A little bit of history... Hotline is a UK company established as AEC Electric Fencing Ltd in 1968 in Newton Abbot in Devon. In 1998 the Gloucestershire company RENCO
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Posted: June 24, 2022Read more »
Have you ever been to Stirlingshire? It is a beautiful part of Scotland - the 'Gate Way to The North'. If you haven't been there - you should visit. And guess what... I know a great farm stay which is beautifully done up and right in the middle of the farm so you can get involved if you want to. I was lucky enough to be brought up at Old Leckie. The farm is now run by my brother, Fergus, and his wife Alison Younger (with their three girls).
Old Leckie Farm
Fergus and Alison have made
