Electric Fence

[Guest chrisss]

greetings folks i am having a large drama with the headcase next door about his cat [my birds have not been out since last november because of illness and the cat]some of the birds are last years yb that have never been out,now do i need council permission for a electric fence, or can i put it straight up,becuse he will moan like a stuck pig when it happens,"walking the cat etc is out he will just get another one so any ideas? cheers

[Ian McKay]

greetings folks i am having a large drama with the headcase next door about his cat [my birds have not been out since last november because of illness and the cat]some of the birds are last years yb that have never been out,now do i need council permission for a electric fence, or can i put it straight up,becuse he will moan like a stuck pig when it happens,"walking the cat etc is out he will just get another one so any ideas? cheers

 

 

No as long as you put up small sign to warn people

[Guest Owen]

Like a lot of Pigeon Flyers I have loads of cats about here. I have had an electric fence for years and I am sure that the cat owners know nothing about it. After the cat has had a shock, which does them no harm, they stay away. I often see cats the other side of the fence but there is no agro between me and their owners. As a bonus the fence keeps dogs and foxes out as well.

I can not see why cat owners think it is acceptable to allow their animals to wander onto other people's property and I bet they would have something to say if you had your pigeons sitting on their roof.

A small tip for you when you fit you fence up. I cut the spiked fence posts so that they are 2 foot high and I use fencing wire with the nylon cord and copper wire. This way the fence is less visable and the cats will not jump over 2 foot. All the best.

[PATTY BHOY]

make sure it`s about 20,000 volts

[Ian McKay]

Like a lot of Pigeon Flyers I have loads of cats about here. I have had an electric fence for years and I am sure that the cat owners know nothing about it. After the cat has had a shock, which does them no harm, they stay away. I often see cats the other side of the fence but there is no agro between me and their owners. As a bonus the fence keeps dogs and foxes out as well.

I can not see why cat owners think it is acceptable to allow their animals to wander onto other people's property and I bet they would have something to say if you had your pigeons sitting on their roof.

A small tip for you when you fit you fence up. I cut the spiked fence posts so that they are 2 foot high and I use fencing wire with the nylon cord and copper wire. This way the fence is less visable and the cats will not jump over 2 foot. All the best.

 

 

Good sensible advice

[Roland]

http://www.ehow.com/how_5008062_make-electric-fence-car-battery.html

Country stores.

I have mind 2 foot inside - one side of nieghbour and a foot other side and back of loft.

Neighbour can't get at to pull it down, and they don't even know it there.

likewise if I wished to put one up around the garden.

Think the warning sign if only where neighbours or members of the public could walk past - legally.

Must be perfectly legal as A. garden centres sell them, and B. only warning when it comes id the sign as above says. nary a mention any where.

So I believe - personally - that the Transformer used in place of a car battery is the ideal and most effective as the ones I bought are in a loop. Ok only a second or so, whereas the transformer is constant.

Never sen a cat near, and most nieghbours have them- my loft or garden since it has been put up.... and no one realises why really.

Get on with it.... Some smear a sardine oil over the wires to attract the cats at night to put their noses on the wire... no need really. And every one says, once pinged they stay well away.

Most say that Cat can smell electric, and don't like their first expierence of it... Like 'Pigs can see the wind' I never know or can get my head around it how people know that! Still get it up mucker.

[Guest chrisss]

thanks for the help folks,the fence has to be at the back of the lofts [on top of the lofts if you see what i mean]as the cat jumps up the fence,then on to the back of the lofts,because the roof is a pent type i cannot see it until its too late,and unlike the old girl who lived there before, who i had a deal with [she kept her cat in when my birds were out, i kept her garden tidy]this twerp thinks it a bit of a giggle,so the upshot is he will see it, but as long as i do not need permission from the local council stuff him

[Delboy]

Like a lot of Pigeon Flyers I have loads of cats about here. I have had an electric fence for years and I am sure that the cat owners know nothing about it. After the cat has had a shock, which does them no harm, they stay away. I often see cats the other side of the fence but there is no agro between me and their owners. As a bonus the fence keeps dogs and foxes out as well.

I can not see why cat owners think it is acceptable to allow their animals to wander onto other people's property and I bet they would have something to say if you had your pigeons sitting on their roof.

A small tip for you when you fit you fence up. I cut the spiked fence posts so that they are 2 foot high and I use fencing wire with the nylon cord and copper wire. This way the fence is less visable and the cats will not jump over 2 foot. All the best.

 

 

What if a pigeon lands on it ??/

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

NEED TO BE MORE CAREFULL.

[Roland]

In that case a line across the top centre, right the length of the loft. Even down and around.

Never seen - or heard a pigeon getting a shock.

Some have the wire just so the cat can crawl in under.... But they have their tail up like a mast. They don't scatter fast enough, and alway rember.

Two, three strands like a fence. No matter for the wire can be as long as you like. Never mind him seeing it, it is legal. And if anyone get a jolt from it, then they should be up there. However thay'd be insulated for they would be up to no good.

Never had a nieghbour complain yet ... mind very few , if any, know mine is there. Least said, known the better.

[Guest chrisss]

cheers fellas what i intend to do is run it down the back of my loft [its a blakes you know the sort]across the back fence [i back onto a park, if i can fry some yobbos great]then back along the fence to the shed,[ i have mains power in the shed so no problem there]wheres the cheapest place to kit a kit from ,i am thinking country stores direct?

[Roland]

I like country stores direct. Have had only great service and advice, and great prices. Car battery Charger is £60 cheaper. Is constant. - Don't know how much to run, but the one have of Country stores is about £6 a year.

It is well worth the cost for peace of mind and the effects.

I can have open hole and still nip out and not worry. Hawks.... well they don't stay long any road.

[soupie]

Hi lads

 

I'm getting tortured by 3 cats so think il invest in a fence.

 

I've been on the countrystore site but not sure which one to buy (chickens,rabbits,badgers,pigs etc)

i've only got a small yard so could someone point out which fence would be best please.

 

 

soupie

[lvlasked]

i got 5 cats that like sitting on my loft :@

[Guest homestead]

If you back onto a park just be carefull kids cant touch it or you might be in trouble apart from that good luck with it tell us if it works out

[Roland]

Hi lads

 

I'm getting tortured by 3 cats so think il invest in a fence.

 

I've been on the countrystore site but not sure which one to buy (chickens,rabbits,badgers,pigs etc)

i've only got a small yard so could someone point out which fence would be best please.

 

 

soupie

 

Give them a ring. They are very helpful and I find decent and honest.

I bought the second cheapest for £63 P+P.

But this would run for umpteen metres. Surround the loft / ground and fences times over.

Also you only need to put a warning sign up if it is adjacent to a public place / domain. But 2inches on your side is ample. Like Owen said, why tell any one,

[Guest spin cycle]

just a thought...never used it, just seen it advertised....'anti vandal paint'? follow the guidlines on height and notices etc