Electric Fencing & Free Range Poultry
Internal Wiring - Anti Smother/Floor Eggs
This is a grey area! A bit like insurance...if you haven't got it, you can't use it!! If it is done properly it is ok. | ![]() |
9 Line Electric Fencing This type of electric fencing was introduced some 20 years ago. Initially developed to keep predators out of outdoor pig systems, always the farrowing units and often around the field boundary.
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| As from 1st January 2009 new EU Regulations and standards of practice within the Electric Fencing Association state that all fencing quoted and erected must be standard 12 line. | |
12 Line Electric Fencing This is the same overall height as the old 9 line, but the gap between wires is approx 85mm. The bottom wire is earthed and all the others are live. If a preditor touches any of the top 11 wires it will receive a shock. It also makes the fence maintainence much easier. Unlike the old 9 line preditors are less likely to jump through the wires. |
| REMEMBER, ONLY ONE THING STOPS A FOX DEAD.IT COMES OUT THE END OF A GUN!! | |
| Veranda This area is often overlooked. If done properly it will save you time with the eggs. The less dirt taken into the house the better. Dirty eggs slow the packers down! The best solution is to use 3"- 4" stone, which allows the claws to clean and lets the rain wash the muck through. | |
| Organic ORGANIC STATUS- YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SPRAY THE FENCE LINE You can either strim or mow the line (wheeled strimmers are available) Or you can use rolls of Mypex breathable plastic to stop growth.100m rolls of 1m wide are available from Plant Care Ltd: - Web address www.plantcarelimited.co.uk Telephone Tony Marriot 01664 501 146 | |
| Outside Flock Control Inside the shed the flocks are divided, there is no law to say outside the shed is the same, but it can help to stop hens all going back into one area. It also helps the immediate area after the veranda getting worn out and can help the hens to range further afield. Order your Rappa products through me to get maximum advice and discounts Mobile 07831 853 402david@braidford100.fsnet.co.uk | ![]() |





