Quick references we get asked for most often. Need something specific to your set-up? Ask us, or post in the forums — nobody minds a basic question.
Fencing quick guide
- Sheep: stock netting or electric netting, roughly 90–105 cm high. Check the bottom line is tight to the ground.
- Cattle: two or three strands of high-tensile or electric wire is common; an energiser and good earthing matter more than the number of strands.
- Horses: use visible tape or rope rather than plain wire, and avoid barbed wire.
- Posts: strainers at corners and ends, intermediates about every 3 m for netting or 4–5 m for wire, driven at least a third of their length into the ground.
Troughs & water
- Allow fresh water at all times — livestock drink a great deal more in hot weather and when lactating.
- Size a trough by how many animals need to drink at once, not just total volume.
- Match the ball valve to your water pressure: low-pressure and high-pressure valves are different parts.
Feed sizing
- A rough rule for grazing animals is 2–3% of bodyweight in dry matter each day — see the stocking calculator.
- Change diets gradually over a week or more to avoid upsets.
- Read the label: feeds are made for a species and a stage of life, and some (for example those containing certain additives) are not safe for others.
Boots & workwear sizing
- Wellington sizes run large — try them with the socks you will actually wear.
- Safety boots should carry a marked safety standard for toe protection; check the rating suits the job.
- Waterproofs are usually sized to go over a jumper or fleece, so avoid sizing down.
Machinery spares
Quote the make, model, serial or chassis number and any part number stamped on the old item. Photographs help. We check fitment before shipping, and declarations and safety data are on the Company Documents page.