Author Topic: which electric fencing for pigs  (Read 3485 times)

nicandem

  • Joined Aug 2011
  • Berkeley, Glos
which electric fencing for pigs
« on: May 08, 2013, 09:01:12 am »
Well, we have decided to go for it and get two weaners to grow on :o , probably large blacks.
looking at probably doing a one day course prior to getting them, (already have CPH number)



I am sorting out the paddock, it already has stock fencing all round but want to use electric fencing to contain piggies to one area and be able to move them to save ground/keep from being two muddy.


anyone got any recommendations as to which make/where to buy at best price etc.


also anyone around Gloucester/Dursley who would be willing to show us there set up, so we can get ideas/hints


grateful for any advice


Nic




OhLaLa

  • Joined Sep 2010
Re: which electric fencing for pigs
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2013, 09:11:14 am »
If you are looking to move the fence regularly:
 
http://www.farmcareuk.com/shop/product/reels/Livestock-three-reel-system
 
Keep a check on the exterior fencing too though. I've had more than one conversation with folks who have had to search for, and get their pig home after it's broken out of it's field.
 
 :farmer:   :pig:
 

David @ Hector Blooms

  • Joined May 2013
Re: which electric fencing for pigs
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2013, 02:13:53 pm »
I too am a newbie to rearing/fattening but got 3 GOS weaners, all of which have a great temperament.
I erected stock fencing in addition to my boundary fence (large garden plot) and then a Trapper AN12 energiser powered electric fence (3 strands of wire for when they get bigger).  Bought the electric fence from agri supply and the complete kit was 175 pounds, works brilliantly but makes me cringe when they squeal cos they're not used to it, they're getting used to it now but it's taken several days and shocks :/ although it's keeping them safe :)

90driver

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • Independent Land Rover Specialst
Re: which electric fencing for pigs
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2013, 05:07:28 pm »
I have just ventured into pigs too. New stock fence with one strand of electric fence wire 6" from the ground.  Fence is powered by a basic hotwire energiser. Currently running off of 12volts, but can be run off of 240 too. After 3 days they seem to have total respect for the fence.

oaklandspigs

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • East Sussex
    • OaklandsPigs
Re: which electric fencing for pigs
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2013, 05:23:35 pm »
Nicanddem,
Courses - well ours of course !
You'll learn all about fencing - you can keep them just behind one strand, but you need to train them first - we'll show you how.
If a course is your route, then you'd do better to go on this first and buy electric afterwards, delivery online is only a couple of days, and you'll be confident on what you are buying.
Lots of internet fencing suppliers out there.  Rappa have a fencing guide that'll help you understand the elements
http://www.rappa.co.uk/advice-centre/13-fencing-guide
 
 
 
 
 
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