Author Topic: Finally got an electric fence! (Read 2739 times)

macgro7 · « **on:** March 12, 2022, 01:09:25 pm »

So happy that my chickens will be able to finally go out after months and months of flockdown!

After so many years I finally got my electric fence and only switched it on yesterday. Still testing!

Recently (this autumn) we have had a badger move in in our area (or maybe a badger family $:-\$ ) so apart from a tone of foxes coming at day and night time, we have this to worry about too...

chrismahon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2022, 08:14:40 am »

So what kind of fence did you settle on [member=156019]macgro7[/member] ? Are you mains powered or moving batteries around like us? Both our neighbours have battery units which rely on solar panels for charging and both have failed in bad weather (their cattle in our garden), so if you have chosen that setup make sure you check it.

Rupert the bear · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2022, 09:11:46 am »

Quote from: macgro7 on March 12, 2022, 01:09:25 pm

So happy that my chickens will be able to finally go out after months and months of flockdown!

After so many years I finally got my electric fence and only switched it on yesterday. Still testing!

Recently (this autumn) we have had a badger move in in our area (or maybe a badger family $:-\$ ) so apart from a tone of foxes coming at day and night time, we have this to worry about too...

I thought that birds still had to be kept indoors

macgro7 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2022, 09:34:13 am »

Quote from: chrismahon on March 13, 2022, 08:14:40 am

So what kind of fence did you settle on [member=156019]macgro7[/member] ? Are you mains powered or moving batteries around like us? Both our neighbours have battery units which rely on solar panels for charging and both have failed in bad weather (their cattle in our garden), so if you have chosen that setup make sure you check it.

Mains powered!

Although the machine works with both.

The fence is around 40 metres away from the house, so 1 roll of 50 meters of lead cable was perfect!
O checked it yesterday and its working!
Bought it from ebay, not the most expensive set but hopefully it will scare foxes and badgers away

I will still be locking the chickens at night...

doganjo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2022, 12:13:10 pm »

In Scotland, birds are still under cover, day and night. Fortunately i only have four and they seem to get on OK, I give them extras, greenery etc. I suppose looking on the bright side their little paddock is getting a chance to grow

Rupert the bear · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2022, 05:08:22 pm »

Quote from: doganjo on March 13, 2022, 12:13:10 pm

In Scotland, birds are still under cover, day and night. Fortunately i only have four and they seem to get on OK, I give them extras, greenery etc. I suppose looking on the bright side their little paddock is getting a chance to grow

same with mine, running the gauntlet at the door in the morning ! and playing cabbage football to stop them staring out at freshly created molehills .

doganjo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2022, 10:44:58 am »

Quote from: Rupert the bear on March 13, 2022, 05:08:22 pm

Quote from: doganjo on March 13, 2022, 12:13:10 pm
In Scotland, birds are still under cover, day and night. Fortunately i only have four and they seem to get on OK, I give them extras, greenery etc. I suppose looking on the bright side their little paddock is getting a chance to grow

same with mine, running the gauntlet at the door in the morning ! and playing cabbage football to stop them staring out at freshly created molehills .