bluekarin Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 these are the posts I was thinking of getting http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/PVC_Plastic_Post.html Would they be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 these are the posts I was thinking of getting http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/PVC_Plastic_Post.html Would they be okay? These posts are really for sticking electric tape into the top slot, the other typr actually hold netting in a clip at the bottom and at the top - this is not the case with this type of posts - also be careful to look at the height - the top ones of the poles you were looking at are only 50cm tall. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 these are the posts I was thinking of getting http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/PVC_Plastic_Post.html Would they be okay? These posts are really for sticking electric tape into the top slot, the other typr actually hold netting in a clip at the bottom and at the top - this is not the case with this type of posts - also be careful to look at the height - the top ones of the poles you were looking at are only 50cm tall. Tracy Ahh I see, thanks! I was looking at the 1m tall ones though. Not completly bonkers I shall have another look at the ones you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Where's the best place to get poles from? Flytesofancy - they do packs of 10 poles that work our cheaper per pole than the extra poles via Omlet, plus they do some corner poles - these have three spikes (above ground looks the same) so keep tension on corners better. Tracy Thanks Tracy The corner poles are a brilliant idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Tom I think you have dropped onto a brilliant idea here. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That's really good, especially as you can order exactly how much you need too! Now I can get the chickens fenced in, rather than fenced out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nu2chicks Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 You can get poles at Wickes for £2 something...I too am a fan of Knowle netting..see previous post... a few weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 You can get poles at Wickes for £2 something...I too am a fan of Knowle netting..see previous post... a few weeks back. which sort of poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgie Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 A bit disappointing for those of us who live in northern Scotland - the delivery charge is £20 as we get lumped in with the Highlands (I'm nowhere near the Highlands)! So all in all for 25m of net and 14 poles from Flyte of Fancy the total would've been £80+. Needless to say the Omlet netting and poles have now been ordered. Karen - arrives 26 June Gladys - arrives 27 June Bella - arrives 27 June Ruby - arrives 27 June 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Whistler & Elsa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I've just ordered mine, complete with poles from Flytsofancy. Thanks TOM123. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 thanks so much mine arrived and is up and running. we got poles from b & q, an upto now we have no attempts to escape, and hubby is happy now his cabbages etc are safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 we got poles from b & q which poles did you get? Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Just ordered my netting, and poles from flytes of fancy. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockadoodle1 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I bought pond and fruit netting from the local garden centre. It is 2m deep x8m long . Cut it in half and you have loads of netting. Cost around £12. Poles are garden canes which are fitted into conduit sunk flush into the lawn for easy mowing (if there is any grass left) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I did that cockadoodle and they soon pushed holes through I've got omlet netting and its very good and works well for me but if I need some more for other areas I will get yours Tom. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 have I missed something??? 25m x 1.2m of chicken netting from this place inc del £20.68 plus £31.58 for 10 poles from FoF inc del total £52.26 omlett netting same size icl poles and del £68.06 but I can electrify if necessary rather than having to replace it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yes you are right, but most of us dont want to electrify it and not everyone wants 25m, Some people end up buying 25m then selling the rest loosing money! It is just something that is good for splitting the garden up etc. not electrifying. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Someone has passed on 10m of wire fencing and 5 poles ... the holes in the fence are too big for chickens and I'll need more poles, but I though it would do to reinforce the bottom of any netting I eventually get ... the netting is fairly inexpensive, so the poles are the big consideration. My five poles are B&Q and look reasonable quality. Any other suggestions for poles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My five poles are B&Q and look reasonable quality. Any other suggestions for poles? out of curiosity what sort of poles did you get from B & Q Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I bought a pack of 10 dark green canes from B&Q for £1 . They're not particularly strong but they are good to use in addition to the more substantial poles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Was just needing some more netting and I remembered this thread, so I've just ordered 10m from there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 How Spookey Laying in bed thinking of Tom As you do. and forgot all about it until now ( should be working ) Couldnt remember the name for the netting, so thanks Mostin, and Tom by default.. +WIR Lavender Mable Marjorie Violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I say Margaret , you'll make the poor lad blush Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Ooopps. Sorry Tom. No need to blush, I have children older ( I think ) +WIR Lavender Mable Marjorie Violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Lots of people do That was a JOKE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
