Twist Butler
Product Details
A clever reel system for rolling up and unwinding electric nets. The Twist Butler helps you install or store netting quickly and easily—without an extra set of hands!
Benefits:
- Fits one roll of netting (up to 164')
- Two heights available: for 42" and 48" tall nets
- Quick to wind and unwind
- Tangle-free compact storage
- Removable crank handle for use across multiple spools
For folks that struggle with taller nets, or for those that don’t move their fences often, the Twist Butler is a convenient alternative to the tried-and-true “fold and then roll” method.
Common Uses
- For setting up fences in small paddocks (1–2 rolls of netting)
- As a backyard helper for poultry runs
- Prevents tangles; plastic base keeps spikes organized
- For easier handling in brushy, brambly areas
Specs
- Fits most rolls of electric netting (up to 164')
- 12" dia, HDPE plastic base
- Removable handle
- 0.8" dia aluminum shaft
- Two heights available:
- Twist Butler, for 42" nets: 56" tall
- Twist Butler, for 48" nets: 58" tall
Common Questions
- I’m a professional livestock grazier, is the Twist Butler for me?
- Maybe. Folks who routinely move their fences through the woods, or in brushy, brambly areas have told us they prefer using a vertical winder vs. dragging the net behind them. It’s a little slower than the tried-and-true “fold and then roll” method, but the advantage of working in a narrow lane is significant.
It’s also a handy backyard tool for those new to electric net fences, as well as for users with small hands.
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Fencing
PoultryNet® with Prima Posts 12/48/3, (100' x 48" green/white roll), single spike
Item #208448 -48" tall electric fence keeps in chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their predators out. Recommended for active, flighty birds.
$212.00 -
Electric Netting
PoultryNet® Plus 12/48/3 (100' x 48" white/black roll), double spike
Item #207018 -48" tall portable electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sagging.
$197.00 -
Fencing
Chicken Net (164' x 48" yellow/white roll), single spike
Item #208440 -Easy-to-move prefabricated fence to contain chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry while keeping their ground based predators out. 48" tall installed.
$171.00 -
Fencing
PoultryNet® Plus 12/42/3 (100' x 42" white/black roll), double spike
Item #207004 -42" tall electric fence to contain chickens and other poultry. “Plus” nets include additional posts to reduce sag and to provide a more versatile fence.
$177.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Litzclip® Vertical Strut Repair Set, (2) 2-way, (2) 3-way & (2) 4-way (pkg of 6)
Item #200015 -Quickly repair broken electric fences with Litzclip® for vertical struts. Plastic and stainless steel connectors hold net securely. No tools required.
$13.00
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Fencing
48" Shaft for Twist Butler
Item #100103 -Replacement parts and components for Premier’s Twist Butler. An electric net roll-up and unwind reel system.
$21.50 -
Fencing
42" Shaft for Twist Butler
Item #100104 -Replacement parts and components for Premier’s Twist Butler. An electric net roll-up and unwind reel system.
$17.50 -
Fencing
Base for Twist Butler
Item #100105 -Replacement parts and components for Premier’s Twist Butler. An electric net roll-up and unwind reel system.
$15.50 -
Fencing
Crank for Twist Butler
Item #100106 -Replacement parts and components for Premier’s Twist Butler. An electric net roll-up and unwind reel system.
$39.00
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We’ve long recommended the “fold and then roll” method when moving nets. It requires no tools, and rolls end up much like they began—with all the posts on outside and the folds of net rolled up inside.
But we also know many folks use only one or two rolls. E.g. backyard poultry keepers who don’t often move their runs and are using taller, more cumbersome nets (42"–48"). For this, the Twist Butler offers a small convenience. It’s a clever way to wind-up the netting while keeping the spikes organized to reduce tangling.
For those moving nets daily or weekly in clean pastures, you’re likely to find the Twist Butler more trouble than it’s worth.
Susan W from New Hampshire
I got 2 of these last year and found them so useful, that I now own 5. They are especially helpful with long rolls of fencing.
Linda P from Michigan
What a great idea for rolling up temporary electric fence. I use my fence more often since it is now much easier to handle. Very easy to roll the fence onto it. Great product!
Carolyn N from Georgia
I do like this idea. It helps me work around trees without having to lay out my fencing. However, I do have a suggestion on the construction. Hooks around the top below the grip would help keep the fencing up. It tends to get lower and lower as I wind it, so I have to keep pulling it up and holding it with my hand. I need 3 hands. Haha!
Rachel S from Missouri
This is awesome! It cuts the time to roll up the netting in half. I use it for my 4-H goats.
Erin G from Maryland
Game changer! “Fold and then roll” has never worked well for us when moving fences — there’s not enough clean, flat ground — so we’ve had one person holding the fence and one person pulling up the fence. It’s a lot of work, and we’re moving fences almost every day this time of year. The Twist Butler makes it a one-person job… which opens up the possibility of moving two fences at the same time, so I’m back to buy another one.
I do worry about the durability since we’re going to put some serious mileage on this thing over the summer, and I’m not convinced the plastic parts will stand up to that sort of use. Honestly, though, it has already saved me so much time and effort that I don’t really mind if I end up needing replacement parts next year.
