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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Bodger on August 03, 2008, 21:51

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Bodger on August 03, 2008, 21:51

I bought some electric poultry fencing the other week but after putting it up, couldn't work out how you were supposed to get inside the perimeter fencing without doing yourself a mishief.  :oops:  :oops:  :oops:

Then I had a brain wave. :scratch:


This is how I now get over the fence.


(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/kcooper2006/farmyard/a1-1.jpg)


The steps from the plastic pool that we have.  :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on August 03, 2008, 21:53

Only downside is won't the foxes be able to climb it too? Or do you remove it at night?

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Bodger on August 03, 2008, 21:55

I've greased the top step. :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Aunt Sally on August 03, 2008, 22:01

You can buy an door for that type of fence Bodger.  But I think your step ladder is cheaper  :wink:  :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: si-mate on August 03, 2008, 22:02

Now if I lived closer I would be very tempted to add a wire between the two  :D

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on August 03, 2008, 22:03

:lol:  :shock:  :lol:

Just remember that in the morning or that could be a really nasty accident (or £250 from you've been framed!)

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Aunt Sally on August 03, 2008, 22:04

Quote from: "si-mate"

Now if I lived closer I would be very tempted to add a wire between the two  :D

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  That would get Bodger over the ladder fast in the morning  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: too many girls on August 03, 2008, 22:07

yeah, but how do you now get in the pool?

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Bodger on August 03, 2008, 22:16

Quote from: "si-mate"

Now if I lived closer I would be very tempted to add a wire between the two  :D

Swine  :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Porffor on August 03, 2008, 22:29

lol now there's an accident waiting to happen! Be careful out there bodger!

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: agapanthus on August 03, 2008, 22:52

What if Mrs Bodger takes the ladder away when you are on the wrong side!!!! :lol:  :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: too many girls on August 03, 2008, 22:59

what a wicked thought :wink:  aggie,  :D

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Foxy on August 03, 2008, 23:30

Ohh Bodger I really think you ought to get a gate, I do worry about you! :shock:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: FCG on August 04, 2008, 00:16

I've just got this mental image now of bodger putting his hands on the ladder and flying backwards...

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Bodger on August 04, 2008, 09:05

Well I negotiated the ladder this morning reasonably OK. I had a watering can in one hand and the feed bucket in the other. I tell you what though, you sure can see a long way when you're at the top. :lol:

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Vember on August 04, 2008, 09:07

If we don't hear anything from you one morning we're all gonna pressume you've taken a tumble  :lol:

Take Care :)

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Bodger on August 04, 2008, 09:22

You worry too much Vems. :lol:

To be honest, we had a heck of a job getting the elecric fencing taught and everytime we cocked a leg over it, the fence went slack. This is the only way that we could think of to get around the problem. How do other people get in and out of their electrified enclosure ?

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Vember on August 04, 2008, 09:37

Just bin having a look round Bodger and found this :
http://www.rutland-electric-fencing.co.uk/PageProductList.aspx?SelectedTab=TopTab_3_10_1

Never used electric fence so really not sure  :?

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Roughlee Handled on August 04, 2008, 09:41

OMG I cant quiet believe what I am seeing. Lets hope no-one is left in the pool and cant get out.

Title: Ingenius or what ?
Post by: Roughlee Handled on August 04, 2008, 10:59

(http://www.countrystoredirect.com/acatalog/EN18140main.jpg)http://www.countrystoredirect.com (http://www.countrystoredirect.com)

EN18140
Green Gate for 105cm Poultry Nets
Ref: EN18140   105cm High Green Electric Fencing Poultry Net Gate

A 1.27m wide poultry fencing net gate to provide easy access into a pen.
Designed to be used with the 25m and 50m green poultry nets.

The crossing points of the horizontal and vertical wires are welded with plastic seals to create very strong joints.
Both posts are green and equipped with steel spikes.
All horizontal wires are electrified except the bottom wire - this prevents leakage to earth.
For use with poultry, geese, turkeys and pheasants.

Price:£18.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)