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AESCULAP® Battery-Operated Clipper Durati
The new small animal cordless clipper will win you over with its excellent price-performance ratio in the proven Aesculap® quality.
AESCULAP® Battery Clippers Bonum
The cordless clippers from Aesculap® fitted with lithium-ion batteries and a sleek and ergonomic design.
Heiniger ICON FX Handpiece
The ICON FX handpiece is designed to increase all day comfort and provide superior balance and handling. Available in pin or worm drive configurations.
Heiniger OPAL Cordless Clipper
2-speed cordless clipper from Heiniger is powerful and quiet. Glides smoothly and quickly through thick coats and fur.
Install a Comb and Cutter on a Premier Shearing Machine
Everything you need to get started using a Premier 4000s Shearing Machine. Learn how to install a comb and cutter and set the proper tension.
Installing Clipping Blades on a Premier 4000c Clipper
How to install clipping blades on a clipping machine.
Premier's Braided Rope Halter with Snap Headpiece
Use this halter to restrain horned goats and sheep. Headpiece snaps together behind animal’s head.
Premier's Nylon Strap Halter
Halters for restraining and controlling sheep, goats and llamas.
Professional Large Flock Shearing
Professional large flock shearing demonstrated and Narrated by Ivan Kaden, professional shearer.
Replacing the Fiber Gear in a Clipper Head
The fiber gear of clipping and shearing machine heads is meant to wear or strip to protect your blades, combs, cutters or motor. Why? If the cutting implements coming into contact with something hard in the animal's fiber (small rocks, bits of wire), the fiber gear strips in order to prevent the stress being transferred to other parts of the machine.
It's a quick fix to replace the gear. We'll show you how.
Replacing the Fiber Gear in a Shearing Head
How to quickly replace the fiber gear on a shearing head. We'll show you how.
Saphir Cordless Clipper
How to change blades on the Saphir Cordless Clipper.
Trimming Stand Assembly
Trimming Stand Assembly for sheep and goats.
Xperience Clipper from Heiniger
A high performance machine designed for the clipping and fitting of cattle, horses and other large animals.
Xpert Shearing Machine from Heiniger
2-speed electric Xpert Shearing Machine removes wool from sheep, fiber from llamas and alpacas, and is an excellent fitter for cattle and other show stock.
Xpert Shearing Machine for Wool Removal
Xpert Shearing Machine features a high-performance motor to reduce the effort needed when pushing through matted wool and fiber.
Xplorer Clipper from Heiniger
Cordless large animal clipper from Heiniger. Features Li-ion battery technology for cord-free clipping and fitting of cattle, horses and show ring animals.
Xplorer Pro for Cattle
2-speed Xplorer Pro cordless clipper for horses, cattle and other livestock. Extend the life of the clipper with Heiniger’s patented tension indicator.
Xplorer Pro for Horses
2-speed Xplorer Pro cordless clipper for horses, cattle and other livestock. Extend the life of the clipper with Heiniger’s patented tension indicator.
Animal Performance Software & HR5 EID Reader
An instructional video that shows how to transfer data between a Gallagher HR5 EID Reader and Animal Performance Software (APS).
Ear Notching
Simple and easy way to make permanent notches on an ear or an ear tag.
Goat Ear Tagging
Learn how and why folks ear tag goats for identification and management. We cover a few of the tools and ins and outs of tagging.
Goat Tattooing
Learn how and why folks tattoo goats for identification and management. We cover a few of the tools and ins and outs of tagging.
Installing Easy Tags with an Applicator
How to tag a lamb using Premier1Supplies Easy Tags and a Premier Easy Tag II Applicator
Installing Mini Tags
Reliable long-term tag. Preferred for goats and small sheep breeds.
Installing Mini Tags with an Applicator
How to tag a lamb using Premier1Supplies Mini Tags and Mini Tag Applicator.
Installing Q-flex® Ear Tags with an Applicator
Q-flex® livestock ear tags are USDA Scrapie Approved and fully customizable with logos, names and numbers.
Installing Snapp Tags with an Applicator
How to tag a lamb using Premier1Supplies Snapp Tags and a Snapp Tag Applicator.
Installing Swivel Tags with an Applicator
How to tag a lamb using Premier1Supplies Swivel Tags and a Swivel Tag Applicator.
Using Sprayline to Mark and Identify Livestock
Sprayline produces a controlled spray so letters and numbers are easily made.
Analog Timer Instructions
Analog timer is programmable with 30-minute intervals; push pins down to set desired ‘ON’ times and pull pins up to set ‘OFF’ times.
Big Bale Feeder
Great way to feed sheep round and square bales while reducing wasted hay. It pays for itself in 1 year!
Bottle Rack with Lamb 'N' Kid Feeding Bottle
Premier 1 Supplies Bottle Rack with Lamb 'N' Kid Bottle for orphan lambs and kids.
Bucket Feeding Orphan Lambs
Setting up a bucket feeder for orphan lambs and kids. Design allows the user to feed multiple lambs or kids without have to juggle bottles for each animal.
Bucket Teat Unit
How to assemble Premier 1 Supplies Bucket Teat Unit
Canal Waterer Float Assembly - Updated
Updated for 2023, assembling the Canal Waterer for sheep, goats, poultry and other homestead animals (not recommended for swine).
Canal Waterer Float Assembly
Setting up Premier's "Canal Automatic Waterer" for sheep, goats and poultry. This metal waterer connects to a hydrant via garden hose to keep your flock or herd well hydrated throughout the day.
Carbon Fiber Heater
Unpacking and assembling a Premier Carbon Fiber Heater for coops and pens.
Connecting Panels with Wire Hinges
How to connect wire panels using Premier wire panel hinges.
Connecting Wire Panel Gates to Wooden Posts Using Lag Bolts
Using lag bolts and a connector pin to fasten a gate to a wooden post.
Cross Your Heart Marking Harness
Marking harness, when used with a marking crayon, identify which ewes or does that bred by the sire wearing the harness. This helps shepherds know when to expect specific ewes or does to lamb or kid.
Cutting Pritchard Teats
How to properly cut Pritchard Teats for Premier 1 Supplies Lamb 'N' Feeding Bottle.
Deck Chair
Premier's Deck Chair holds sheep reliably in a relaxed position. Allows the use of both hands to trim hooves, tag ears, examine and medicate. Restrains heavily pregnant ewes without injury.
Deluxe Marking Harness
Premier's marking harness for rams and bucks. Thick straps and padding coupled with easy to grip buckles make this our preferred marking harness for our flocks.
The ram in the video above is one of our suffolk terminal sires.
Digital Scale and Lamb & Kid Sling
Demonstrates how to use the scale and sling together for taking starting weights of lambs to determine rate of gain.
Double Crush Tail Docker
The Double Crush Tail Docker crushes the arteries before severing them cleanly—minimizes risk of serious bleeding. Works on lambs up to 70 days of age.
Förster Technik® ECO Lamb Feeder
Automatic feeders from Förster Technik have proven themselves worldwide in the raising of lambs and goat kids. Mixes milk replacer formula on demand, saving time and labor while ensuring the healthy growth of baby animals.
Goat Trace Mineral
A complete trace mineral premix for goats. Contains additional copper with no added molybdenum (ties up copper) for better milking production.
Hand Grinder Assembly Instructions
How to assemble the Hand Grinder with Premier 1 Supplies.
Hand Sheller Assembly
How to assemble a Hand Sheller for shelling corn for poultry or animal feed.
Handling Equipment
Premier's handling equipment can make your sorting livestock much easier!
Heat Lamp Assembly - Updated
Rugged and reliable heat lamp used to warm lambs, goat kids, chickens, ducks, puppies or for any animal that is sick or cold.
Heat Lamp Assembly
Putting together a Premier Heat Lamp. Designed to be a safer heat lamp when used with poultry, sheep, goats and other small livestock.
How To Assemble a Large Pickup Hauler
Large Pickup Hauler Kit, item #967000, great for hauling livestock. Premier 1 Supplies design.
How To Assemble a Small Pickup Hauler
Small Pickup Hauler Kit, great for hauling livestock. Premier 1 Supplies design.
How To Castrate and Dock Lamb and Goat Kids
Castrating and docking lambs and goat kids with "o" rings and ring expander.
How To Install Marking Crayons
Marking crayons are used during the breeding season to help shepherds keep track of which ewes have been bred by which rams. In this video Premier covers how to install the different types of crayons on our marking harnesses.
How To Secure a Prima Heat Lamp
The Prima Heat Lamp features an anti-chew device on the cord and a new, more robust clip holder. To ensure safety, thread the power cord into a wire panel.
How to Use a Sheepdog Whistle
A sheep dog whistle is held against the tongue in the mouth. The sound is produced by air flowing through the top and bottom holes and then out from the “sound chamber” which is the slit between the two flat sides of the whistle.
How To Use a Lamb Cradle
Using a lamb cradle with a pocket digital scale is useful for taking starting weights of lambs to determine rate of gain.
LAC-TEK Machine for Lambs & Kids Video User Guide
The LAC-TEK is an automatic dispenser designed to provide a constant, uniform and easily accessible supply of milk replacer/formula for lambs and goat kids.
LAC-TEK Milk Machine
Taylor (a Premier shepherd) describes why Premier uses the LAC-TEK milk machine, what we like and what we think could be improved.
Logan A1 Sheepdog Whistle “In Action”
Watch a shepherd control working sheepdogs with a Logan Whistle.
Navel Cup and Triodine
Used for disinfecting a lamb's navel.
Newborn Lamb Processing
Caring for newborn lambs in Premier's lambing barn. Everything from getting the ewe and her lambs into the pen to dipping navels.
Nylon Marking Harness
Marking harness, when used with a marking crayon, identify which ewes or does that bred by the sire wearing the harness. This helps shepherds know when to expect specific ewes or does to lamb or kid.
Orphan Bucket with Premier Bucket Holder
How to use Premier 1 Supplies Premier bucket holder with a bucket for feeding orphan lambs, kids, and calves.
Paint Branding Sheep
Paint branding sheep provides an easy-to-read mark for management purposes. We like our round branding irons, they use less paint, marks are just as readable and leave less residue.
Premier's Braided Rope Halter with Snap Headpiece
Use this halter to restrain horned goats and sheep. Headpiece snaps together behind animal’s head.
Premier's Nylon Strap Halter
Halters for restraining and controlling sheep, goats and llamas.
PrimaGate 2 Assembly
How to assemble Premier's 4 ft PrimaGate panels. Center extension use identical assembly procedures.
Replacing Crayons on a Ram Harness
Using a ram marking harness during breeding season may require you to change crayons—here's how.
Ram Bell Sound
Hear the sound of this heavy-duty bell for use on rams or bucks.
Steel Bell Sound
Listen to the sound of this lightweight bell for ewes and does. Similar in sound to a cow bell.
Swiss Bell Sound
Traditional, Swiss-style, solid brass bell. Produces a pleasant, bright sound.
Trimming Hooves
Tips and demonstration on trimming sheep and goat hooves.
Trimming Stand Assembly
Trimming Stand Assembly for sheep and goats.
Trough Feeders
All purpose trough feeders for poultry and waterfowl.
Udderly EZ™ Milker
Use the Udderly EZ™ Milker to collect colostrum and milk from ewes and does.
Udderly EZ™ Milker - Using on a sheep, cow and mare
Sandi Brock from Canada using an Udderly EZ Milker on sheep and Buck Wheeler follows up on a cow and mare. Collecting that critical Colostrum, "Mothers Milk" at lambing, foaling, calving and kidding time.
Using Spray Stock Marker
Using Sprayline to mark lambs on Premier's farms. Sprayline is the easiest and most accurate sheep spray marker that we have ever used or tested.
Using Sprayline to Mark and Identify Livestock
Sprayline produces a controlled spray so letters and numbers are easily made.
Weighing Lambs
Weighing lambs in Premier's pen lambing system. Using a crook eliminates the need for the shepherd to get into a pen with an excitable ewe.
Big Bite Grinder - Meat Preparation for Grinding
Learn the best ways to prepare your meat to get the best taste possible before using your Big Bite Grinder
Big Bite Grinder - In Action Grinding Meat
Learn how to grind meat and store in game bags with the Big Bite meat grinder.
Big Bite Grinder - Proper Assembly
Proper assembly and installation is key to getting your premium grind in half the time.
Big Bite Grinder - Key Features
Learn how to grind meat and store in game bags with the Big Bite meat grinder.
Big Bite Grinder - How to Stuff Sausage
Learn to use your LEM Big Bite Grinder to stuff sausage casings and make delicious homemade sausages.
Big Bite Grinder - Foot Switch Operation
How to operate the Big Bite Grinder foot switch.
Big Bite Grinder - Tips for Grinding and Cleaning
LEM Tips for grinding and cleaning your grinder.
How to Make Sausage At Home
Here's a demonstration of how you can easily make sausage at home. We show how to make venison sausage using natural casings.
Jerky Cannon - Disassembly
How to disassemble the LEM jerky gun.
Jerky Cannon - How to Make Jerky
A presentation of LEM's famous jerky canon used to create thin strips or sticks of ground meat.
Lansky Controlled-Angle Sharpening System
This video from Lansky Sharpeners will show you how to use the Lansky Controlled-Angle Sharpening System, along with the differences you'll find in each of the kits. Tips on how to use the clamp, when to use the honing oil, and more.
LogOX 3-in-1 Forestry MultiTool
For anyone operating a chainsaw, log splitter, or portable sawmill. It helps save your back, protect your chain and you get more done!
Manual Meat Mixer - Adjusting the Feet
How to adjust the LEM meat mixer.
Manual Meat Mixer - Removal & Adjustment of Mixer
How to remove and adjust the mixer paddles on the LEM manual meat mixer.
Poly Bag Tape Machine - How to use
A how to video displaying how to use the poly bag tape machine.
Razor Hoe
This sharp, angled hoe is drawn through the soil towards the gardener – effectively cultivating the soil and chopping / removing all weeds in its path.
Sausage Stuffer - Gear Assembly
Gear assembly for the LEM 5 and 15 lb. meat stuffers.
Vacuum Sealer Part 1
How to vacuum seal meat with the LEM sealer.
Vacuum Sealer Part 2
How to vacuum seal meat with the LEM sealer.
Electric Net Installation
Netting is, without question, the most effective and user-friendly temporary electric fence design ever made. In this video, the experts at Premier will show you how easy electric net is to install.
Pos/Neg Electric Net Installation
Pos/Neg fences are wired to use every other horizontal strand as an extension of the grounding system. A pos/neg fence is the best solution for very dry or sandy soils and rocky terrain.
Solar IntelliShock Setup - Updated
How to set up a Premier Solar IntelliShock electric fence energizer, for units with the front charging port (sold after Spring 2020).
Activator-Strap Post Insulator
An around-the-post nail-on fence activator from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Wire runs around the outside of strap to provide 360° of electrification.
Chain Strainers
Chains strainers from Strainrite Fencing Systems tensions high tensile wire for livestock fence.
Connecting Panels with Wire Hinges
How to connect wire panels using Premier wire panel hinges.
Connecting Wire Panel Gates to Wooden Posts Using Lag Bolts
Using lag bolts and a connector pin to fasten a gate to a wooden post.
DIY Solar Fence Energizer
Design and build your own solar electric fence energizer. This video covers making the connections between the solar panel, solar regulator, battery and energizer.
Drop Pin Strainer
Tension or splice single strands of high tensile fence with this drop pin strainer from Strainrite Fencing Systems.
Dura-Top Pigtail Post
This pigtail post from Strainrite Fencing Systems with a Dura-top head is designed to reduce tangling and eliminate wear.
Easy Wire Puller
Easily tie off/staple wire—hands free with this wire puller from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Quickly and easily tensions either smooth or woven wire around strainer posts.
Electric NetGate Installation
Installing a Premier NetGate for electrified netting fences. This process works for all ElectroNet®, PoultryNet® and ElectroFence® gates.
Electric Netting: Connecting Multiple Rolls
It’s easy to connect electric net fences together. You can even make a convenient gate with a few simple steps. In this short video, we demonstrate two popular methods for expanding your grazing area.
Electric Netting - Ends, Corners and Gates
Even for new users it takes less than 15 minutes to go from a roll of out-of-the box netting to installed net. Watch this video to see how easy it is to create ends, corners and gates.
Extra Heavy Duty Underground Cable
Heavy duty underground electric fence cable from Strainrite Fencing Systems with an extra thick layer of insulation for use in cold and high UV situations.
Ezemate Chain Diverter
This chain diverter from Strainrite Fencing Systems creates room to work and prevents tool damage and pinched fingers. Easily fitted to any chain strainer.
Fence Energizer Winter Maintenance
Properly storing your solar fence energizer reduces strain on the battery. Over time, batteries will drain their energy, even when not being used. Periodic recharging of the battery while in storage prevents them losing too much energy (thereby extending their lifespan).
Geared Fence Reel Stabilizer
Reel stabilizing attachment from Strainrite Fencing Systems holds the reel secure to the fence wire. A quick one-handed operation to attach/detach the reel to a fence line.
Geared Reels
This geared reel from Strainrite Fencing Systems spins three times with every turn of the handle. Quickly winding conductors to save time in the pasture.
Hand Powered T Post Puller
Simply remove T-Posts by hand without effort or risk of damage to the post.
Handling Equipment
Premier's handling equipment can make your sorting livestock much easier!
High Tensile Wire Cutter
This wire cutter from Strainrite Fencing Systems is the right tool for cutting high tensile (thick gauge) fence wire. Cuts up to 8 gauge HT wire.
Horse QuikFence® (Horse Paddock)
Using Premier 1 Supplies Horse QuikFence™ to build quick and easy Horse Paddocks for trail riding or livestock trailers
How to Connect Fences Using a PowerLink
Connecting portable electric fences to a feeder or perimeter fence is simple, use a PowerLink from Premier 1 Supplies. In this video we'll demonstrate how to use a PowerLink to connect to our electrifiable netting and multistrand fences.
How To Get Your PRS Solar Energizer Ready For Fencing Season
Step-by-step instructions on how to get your PRS Solar Energizer ready for fencing season
How To Install a 2-Strand Garden Fence
Protect your gardens and sweet corn from raccoons.
How To Install a Double Pigtail Offset Insulator On An Existing Fence
Installing Double Pigtail Offset Insulators on an existing fence.
How To Install a P Spring
For tensioning all electrifiable Rope or MaxiShock fences.
How To Install a PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator
Installing a PI 21 Notched Insulator eliminates the need to thread rope, twine, narrow tape or wire cable through the insulator. Saves time and hassle.
How To Install a PI 21 Terminal Insulator
Using a PI 21 Terminal Insulator at ends, corners or curves of semi-permanent and temporary fences.
How to Repair Electric Netting
Repairing broken conductors on electric netting.
How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot
How to tie a figure 8 knot to join high-tensile wires.
How to Tie a Tex Brown Knot
How to tie or connect HT wires while using a RX2 contractor chain strainer.
How To Use An EzeWind
Use an EzeWind to wind up electric fence more quickly. Combine with an EzeReel when moving or storing electric fence.
How To Use a T Post Puller
Using a T Post Puller to easily remove a metal T Post.
IntelliShock 12B Energizer
How to properly turn on and operate Premier 1 Supplies IntelliShock 12B Energizer for electric fence.
Installing 3D Electric Fencing for Deer
A 3D fence simple yet effective anti-deer solution for gardens, vineyards, orchards and tree plantings.
Installing a Plug-in Energizer
How to install a plug-in electric fence energizer.
Installing Crimp Sleeves
How to install Strainrite 2.5mm crimp sleeves.
Jake's Wire Tighteners™ Installation
Simple to use, Jake's Wire Tighteners™ go on any fence.
Joule Shield™ Wood Post Claw Insulator
Heavy-duty claw style insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits to wood posts. Internal bracing and thick plastic walls provide strength for high tensile electric fence use.
Joule Shield™ Wood Post Pinlock Insulator
Heavy-duty claw style insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Fits to wood posts.
Litzclip® For Electric Net Repairs
Clever conductive clip for repairing breaks in electric netting.
Multi-Strand Electric Fence
Premier demonstrates the basics of installing a 3 strand, subdivision, reel-based, electric fence for rotationally grazing sheep, goats or cattle.
Multistrand Garden Fence
A quick how-to on installing electric fence around a garden.
Multiwire Springsteel Post
Rotational grazing or semi-permanent spring steel electric fence post from Strainrite Fencing Systems with 5 pre-formed insulator clips. Insulated handle prevents accidental shocks.
Multiwire Step in Plastic Post
This step-in plastic post from Strainrite Fencing Systems has unique angled clip prevents unintentional tape detachment. 4 position level options for 1.5" tape. 8 positions for polywire, polytape and braid.
NoShock™ Hen Pen
NoShock™ Hen Pen is a lightweight, non-electrified net enclosure for chickens and other poultry. Best when used as a monitored day pen for adult birds and chicks.
Pigtail Caddy
Keep your hands free while winding reels and pulling out Pigtail posts. Simply slide posts into the caddy during take-down. No need to "balance" posts in one hand while carrying and attempting to wind a conductor reel in another. Use to carry posts during installation as well.
Pigtail Clip-On Insulator
This clip-on insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems securely holds MaxiShock™, braid, tape, twine, rope and other low tension electric fence conductors to PigTail posts. Attach clips to 6.9-7mm Pigtail posts.
Pigtail Posts
Pigtail posts from Strainrite Fencing Systems with a Dura-top head is designed to reduce tangling and eliminate wear. An excellent choice for rotational grazing posts.
PrimaGate 2 Assembly
How to assemble Premier's 4 ft PrimaGate panels. Center extension use identical assembly procedures.
Properly Storing Electric Netting
Basic steps for properly folding and storing electrified netting.
Properly Storing Energizers and Batteries for Winter
Storing a PRS Solar Energizer and recharging its battery.
PRS-I 25, PRS-I 50 and PRS-B 50 Battery Setup
Opening and installation for Premier 1 Supplies IntelliShock PRS-I 25, PRS-I 50 and PRS-B-50 Energizer. Removing from the box, attaching the battery and properly hooking up to for a well energized fence.
Ratchet Handle
This ratchet handle from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits onto high tensile fence strainers for tightening.
Removing Double Insulated Wire
Premier 1 Supplies tips on how to remove/strip double insulated cable.
RopeLinks for splicing and terminating electrified rope
Splicing together electrified rope fence using a Premier RopeLink.
Single Titan Wire Jenny with Ground Spike
Wire Jenny from Strainrite Fencing Systems dispenses a single roll of high tensile electric fence wire for installation. Keeps the roll contained and prevents unraveling.
Solar Energizers Basic Troubleshooting
Get your fence back up and running with these tips from Premier. Covers some of the common reasons as to why your solar electric fence energizer is having problems (and how to fix them).
Solar IntelliShock: Install as Plug-in (AC) Unit
Setting up a Premier Solar IntelliShock Electric Fence Energizer as a 110v plug-unit for those rainy weeks. This is the same process for recharging the unit's batteries.
Solar IntelliShock PCB Replacement
How to replace the circuit board of a Premier Solar IntelliShock Energizer. This process works for the 30, 60, 120, 120x, and 180 energizers.
Solar IntelliShock Setup
Getting a solar powered energizer ready for field-use. Portable all-in-one unit arrives ready to power electric fence or netting.
SolarStop 80 Fence Energizer Set Up
Setting up a SolarStop 80 electric fence energizer.
Solar powered 0.8 output joule energizer for electric fences. The portable all-in-one SolarStop™ 80 can be used to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle, horses and other livestock.
Speedrite Fault Finder
Learn how to check the voltage on an electric fence as well as to identify faults with the fence structure.
Strainer Clamp with Wedges, 52"
Steel strainer board from Strainrite Fencing Systems that holds woven wire for tensioning. Wire is "sandwiched" between two plates held in place via steel wedges to prevent slippage during installation.
Tie a Terminal End Knot with End Insulator
This increases the overall resistance of the insulator, further reducing voltage loss along the fence line.
Troubleshooting Electric Fence
Electric fence voltage unexpectedly low? Trouble containing your livestock? No worries, we can help. In this video we cover some of the most common electric fence users encounter in the field, and we show how to fix them.
Twist Butler Assembly
The Twist Butler helps you install or store netting quickly and easily—without an extra set of hands!
Underground Cable Installation
Hugh from Strainrite Fencing Systems demonstrates a method for installing underground cable at a pasture gate.
VersaNet® 9/20/3 Electric Netting Installation
VersaNet® can be used to keep the wildlife out of your gardens, backyards, orchards, tree plantings and beehives. Learn how easy it is to install.
What to do With Extra Netting
“I’ve set up my fence but there’s more than I need, what do I do?” This video shows our preferred methods of working with excess netting.
Why Use Strainrite
Strainrite offers proven fencing items that producers rely on for their needs.
Wire Twister
Useful tool from Strainrite Fencing Systems for neat and easy wire tying.
XT1 Ratchet Strainer
This ratchet handle from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits onto high tensile fence strainers for tightening.
AD&E Premix
A vitamin premix for livestock. Add to small batches of sheep and goat rations to maximize flock health and immunity.
Kid Finisher Trace Mineral Premix
A fortified trace mineral premix formulated specifically for goats destined for market. Maximize gains for a better return at sale.
Lamb Finisher Trace Mineral Premix
A nutrient dense trace mineral supplement specifically for all stages of lamb development—from starter to finisher. Contains high levels of calcium to properly balance the Ca:P ratio of high concentrate diets.
Overview of GOLD Formula Trace Mineral Premixes
A quick introduction to The Shepherd’s Choice GOLD Formula Trace Mineral Premixes for sheep and goats. Supplement animals for market or boost the overall health of the entire flock or herd.
Sheep Trace Mineral Premix
A fortified trace mineral premix for sheep. Feed free choice (mix with salt) to ewes year-round. Improves hoof health and other immune deficiencies.
BioWorma for Goats
Listen as Dr. Dan Morrical discusses BioWorma with the Thrifty Homesteader podcast. Learn how to get started, what works and what doesn’t when using BioWorma for goats.
Navel Cup and Triodine
Used for disinfecting a lamb's navel.
Newborn Lamb Processing
Caring for newborn lambs in Premier's lambing barn. Everything from getting the ewe and her lambs into the pen to dipping navels.
Borotto® Lumia 8 Automatic Egg Incubator
A “life generator” that, at the moment, represents the highest technological level you can ask of an incubator of its class.
Borotto® Lumia 16 Automatic Egg Incubator
Incubation and hatching of eggs with the Lumia 16 incubator.
Borotto Poultry Egg Incubator - Customer Review
Coturnix Corner tests and reviews the Borotto Real 49 Plus Automatic Egg Incubator with Humidity Pump.
Brinsea Maxi II EX Incubator
We’ve spent years searching for a small, high-quality and reliable incubator. Brinsea’s name consistently came up as being “the one.” After comparing the Maxi II Ex to other available models, we arrived at the same conclusion.
Broiler Trough Feeder Assembly, stainless steel
Assembling Premier's Stainless Steel Broiler Trough Feeder. This chicken feeder also works for ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl.
Brooder Kit Assembly
Just add chicks! Premier's brooder kits come with everything needed to set up a brooder for starting 20-24 chicks. Includes feeder, waterer, chick stand, feed, brooder panels, and your choice of heat source (heat plate or heat lamp).
Canal Waterer Float Assembly - Updated
Updated for 2023, assembling the Canal Waterer for sheep, goats, poultry and other homestead animals (not recommended for swine).
Carbon Fiber Heater
Unpacking and assembling a Premier Carbon Fiber Heater for coops and pens.
ChickBox™ Nesting Box Assembly
Our hens love this innovative nesting box. Learn how easy it is to assemble and install a ChickBox™ in your chicken coop.
Dome Drinker Set Up
Setting up and troubleshooting Premier's Suspended Dome Drinker (referred to as Gravity Flow Drinker in the video).
Elbow Feeder In Use
Chickens reach their heads into the access port to feed, reducing waste.
Electric NetGate Installation
Installing a Premier NetGate for electrified netting fences. This process works for all ElectroNet®, PoultryNet® and ElectroFence® gates.
Galvanized Cone Feeders
Learn how to assemble and use Premier's Galvanized Cone Feeders.
Grit & Shell Station
For all poultry. Grit aids digestion. Oyster shell enables stronger egg shells.
Hand Grinder Assembly Instructions
How to assemble the Hand Grinder with Premier 1 Supplies.
Hand Sheller Assembly
How to assemble a Hand Sheller for shelling corn for poultry or animal feed.
Heat Lamp Assembly - Updated
Rugged and reliable heat lamp used to warm lambs, goat kids, chickens, ducks, puppies or for any animal that is sick or cold.
Heat Lamp Assembly
Putting together a Premier Heat Lamp. Designed to be a safer heat lamp when used with poultry, sheep, goats and other small livestock.
Heat Lamp Stand Assembly
Premier's Heat Lamp Stand securely holds heat lamps in brooder. Height of heat lamp is easy to adjust for proper temperature management.
Heated Poultry Waterer
Train your chickens and other fowl to nipple drinkers before winter and freezing temps set in. Remove any trough or non-nipple style waterers from the coop. Take one of your birds and activate one of the waterer's nipples with the bird's beak. The bird will now know how to access its new water source.
We suggest setting the waterer so it is head high for the shortest bird.
HenGear Nesting Box Assembly
An innovative, strong and easy to clean nesting box for hens.
HenGear Nesting Box Installation
Tips on framing your coop for mounting the HenGear for rearward collection.
Kubic Waterer Assembly - Updated
Save time and work with these high capacity waterers for large poultry flocks. For use indoors or outside.
Kubic Waterer Assembly
Provides water to all types of poultry including chickens, ducks, geese turkeys and more. Waterer is available in 8, 10.5 and 13 gallon capacities to serve a variety of flock sizes.
Lansky Controlled-Angle Sharpening System
This video from Lansky Sharpeners will show you how to use the Lansky Controlled-Angle Sharpening System, along with the differences you'll find in each of the kits. Tips on how to use the clamp, when to use the honing oil, and more.
Nest Eggs
Using nest eggs to tempt your birds to try a new nest box. Also used to discourage egg eating.
No Mess Poultry Drinker Assembly - Updated
The No Mess Automatic Poultry Drinker keeps water fresh and clean(er) by keeping out most ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys and pigeons.
NoShock™ Hen Pen
NoShock™ Hen Pen is a lightweight, non-electrified net enclosure for chickens and other poultry. Best when used as a monitored day pen for adult birds and chicks.
Poultry Crate Assembly
How to put together Premier's Poultry and Turkey transport crates. Step by step methods for correct assembly.
Poultry Door Installation
Learn to install and operate Premier's Automatic Poultry Door.
Solar sensor opens the door at the rise of the sun and closes at night to stop predators. A light sensitivity dial adjusts brightness level required for activation, and an internal timer to operate at preset times are built-in. Powered by 110V AC or 4 AA batteries (can be plugged-in with battery back up).
Poultry Door Programming
Premier 1 Supplies' automatic Poultry Door for Chicken Coops. This unit uses either battery or plug-in power to raise or lower the door based on preset time or light conditions.
This videos covers technical set up of the unit once it has been installed on the coop.
Poultry Handy Feeder Assembly Instructions
Assembling Premier’s indoor / outdoor Handy Feeder for all poultry types. Feed saving grill reduces feed waste, saving flock masters $$!
Poultry Quick Clean Bucket Waterer Assembly
How to assemble the poultry Quick Clean Bucket Waterer.
QuikClean Chick Brooder Assembly
Step by step details of putting together the QuikClean Brooder.
Trough Feeders
All purpose trough feeders for poultry and waterfowl.
VersaNest™ Laying Box Assembly
Premier's VersaNest™ boxes allow egg collection without disturbing peck-prone hens. Sloped floors allow freshly laid eggs to roll-out into a separate compartment, keeping eggs clean from manure and other nesting material.
Activator-Strap Post Insulator
An around-the-post nail-on fence activator from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Wire runs around the outside of strap to provide 360° of electrification.
Chain Strainers
Chains strainers from Strainrite Fencing Systems tensions high tensile wire for livestock fence.
Drop Pin Strainer
Tension or splice single strands of high tensile fence with this drop pin strainer from Strainrite Fencing Systems.
Dura-Top Pigtail Post
This pigtail post from Strainrite Fencing Systems with a Dura-top head is designed to reduce tangling and eliminate wear.
Easy Wire Puller
Easily tie off/staple wire—hands free with this wire puller from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Quickly and easily tensions either smooth or woven wire around strainer posts.
Extra Heavy Duty Underground Cable
Heavy duty underground electric fence cable from Strainrite Fencing Systems with an extra thick layer of insulation for use in cold and high UV situations.
Ezemate Chain Diverter
This chain diverter from Strainrite Fencing Systems creates room to work and prevents tool damage and pinched fingers. Easily fitted to any chain strainer.
Geared Fence Reel Stabilizer
Reel stabilizing attachment from Strainrite Fencing Systems holds the reel secure to the fence wire. A quick one-handed operation to attach/detach the reel to a fence line.
Geared Reels
This geared reel from Strainrite Fencing Systems spins three times with every turn of the handle. Quickly winding conductors to save time in the pasture.
High Tensile Wire Cutter
This wire cutter from Strainrite Fencing Systems is the right tool for cutting high tensile (thick gauge) fence wire. Cuts up to 8 gauge HT wire.
How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot
How to tie a figure 8 knot to join high-tensile wires.
How to Tie a Tex Brown Knot
How to tie or connect HT wires while using a RX2 contractor chain strainer.
Joule Shield™ Wood Post Claw Insulator
Heavy-duty claw style insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits to wood posts. Internal bracing and thick plastic walls provide strength for high tensile electric fence use.
Joule Shield™ Wood Post Pinlock Insulator
Heavy-duty claw style insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Fits to wood posts.
Multiwire Springsteel Post
Rotational grazing or semi-permanent spring steel electric fence post from Strainrite Fencing Systems with 5 pre-formed insulator clips. Insulated handle prevents accidental shocks.
Multiwire Step in Plastic Post
This step-in plastic post from Strainrite Fencing Systems has unique angled clip prevents unintentional tape detachment. 4 position level options for 1.5" tape. 8 positions for polywire, polytape and braid.
Pigtail Caddy
Keep your hands free while winding reels and pulling out Pigtail posts. Simply slide posts into the caddy during take-down. No need to "balance" posts in one hand while carrying and attempting to wind a conductor reel in another. Use to carry posts during installation as well.
Pigtail Clip-On Insulator
This clip-on insulator from Strainrite Fencing Systems securely holds MaxiShock™, braid, tape, twine, rope and other low tension electric fence conductors to PigTail posts. Attach clips to 6.9-7mm Pigtail posts.
Pigtail Posts
Pigtail posts from Strainrite Fencing Systems with a Dura-top head is designed to reduce tangling and eliminate wear. An excellent choice for rotational grazing posts.
Ratchet Handle
This ratchet handle from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits onto high tensile fence strainers for tightening.
Single Titan Wire Jenny with Ground Spike
Wire Jenny from Strainrite Fencing Systems dispenses a single roll of high tensile electric fence wire for installation. Keeps the roll contained and prevents unraveling.
Strainer Clamp with Wedges, 52"
Steel strainer board from Strainrite Fencing Systems that holds woven wire for tensioning. Wire is "sandwiched" between two plates held in place via steel wedges to prevent slippage during installation.
Super Conductive Insulated Aluminum Wire
An excellent lead-out cable from Strainrite Fencing Systems from the energizer to fence. Aluminum coated twin wire provides excellent conductivity (only 4 ohms of resistance!). 8 times the conductivity of single 2.5mm (3/32") galvanized wire.
Tie a Terminal End Knot with End Insulator
This increases the overall resistance of the insulator, further reducing voltage loss along the fence line.
Why Use Strainrite
Strainrite offers proven fencing items that producers rely on for their needs.
Wire Twister
Useful tool from Strainrite Fencing Systems for neat and easy wire tying.
XT1 Ratchet Strainer
This ratchet handle from Strainrite Fencing Systems fits onto high tensile fence strainers for tightening.
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