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Introduction

When it comes to building a reliable electric fence, your choice of electric fence posts is just as important as the energiser or wire. Fence posts give your system strength, stability, and the right height for your animals. At Electric Fencing Direct, we stock a wide range of posts—plastic fence posts, metal fence posts, poultry netting posts, and accessories—to suit every type of electric fencing project.

Why Electric Fence Posts Matter

A strong fence is only as good as the posts that hold it up. Good quality posts:

  • Keep wires and tape tight and at the right height.

  • Ensure insulation so your fence works properly.

  • Resist weather damage and UV rays.

  • Make installation quicker and easier.

Whether you’re fencing cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry, the right fence posts will keep your animals safe and secure.

Types of Electric Fence Posts We Stock

1. Plastic Electric Fence Posts

  • Lightweight, easy to move, and UV-stabilised.

  • Ideal for temporary fencing, strip grazing, or small paddocks.

  • Available in different heights, with built-in insulator clips for tape, rope, polywire or wire.

2. Metal Electric Fence Posts

  • Strong, durable, and suitable for permanent electric fencing and strip grazing.

  • Great for boundary fences and larger animals, particularly cattle, that might lean or push.

  • Rust-resistant and long-lasting.

3. Poultry Netting Posts

  • Designed to work with electric poultry netting.

  • Often double-spiked for extra stability.

  • Perfect for chickens, ducks, and smaller animals.

4. Fence Post Accessories

  • Post drivers and tools for easy installation.

  • Corner and end posts for stronger tension.

  • Overhanging arms to stop animals from reaching over fences and for garden and poultry protection.

How to Choose the Right Fence Posts

  • For temporary or movable fences: Plastic posts are best—quick to install, lightweight, and versatile.

  • For permanent fencing: Metal posts provide strength and durability and ideal for cattle fencing.

  • For poultry: Choose poultry netting posts to keep netting upright and secure.

  • For visibility: White or brightly coloured posts help animals see and respect the fence.

Hot tip: Always invest in strong corner posts—they take the most strain and will keep your fence tight.

Why Buy Electric Fence Posts from Us?

At www.electricfencing.co.uk we offer:

  • A wide choice of plastic, metal, and poultry fence posts.

  • Posts in different heights and pack sizes to suit any fencing project.

  • Handy accessories and tools to make installation fast and easy.

  • Expert advice from people who care about animal safety and fencing that works.

Conclusion

The right electric fence posts make all the difference between a fence that works and one that doesn’t. Whether you’re managing cattle, sheep, horses, or poultry, we have posts to match your needs. Explore our full range of electric fence posts here, or get in touch with our team for expert advice.