Salt lick holder in Honiton
Looking for professional salt lick holder help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rural services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Honiton
Salt lick holders mounted in stables, field shelters, or on fence posts. Keeps mineral blocks clean, dry, and at the right height for your livestock.
### Keep Mineral Blocks Clean and Accessible
Salt licks **sitting on the ground** get muddy, trampled, and wasted. A simple wall-mounted holder keeps them clean, dry, and at a height your animals can actually use.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Mount salt lick holders under cover if possible. Direct rain dissolves blocks fast - one wet winter and you're replacing them constantly.
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### Why Bother With a Holder?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Mounted at animal chest height | Block on ground, muddy and trampled | | Under shelter, stays dry | In open, dissolves in rain | | Securely fixed to wall/post | Knocked about, falls off | | Easy to swap blocks out | Wrestling with fixings every time |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Quick, Simple Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Position** | Check height suits your livestock | | **Fix** | Securely mounted with proper fixings | | **Test** | Make sure it's solid and takes the weight |
**📦 You're Left With**
- Clean access to minerals - No waste from muddy blocks - Livestock using it properly - Easy refills when needed
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### Pricing Guide
| Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Single holder | 30 mins | **£60** | | Multiple holders (2-3) | 45 mins - 1 hr | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Holders additional if needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Rural Property If...
✅ **Blocks on ground** - getting muddy and wasted
✅ **New field shelter** - fitting it out properly
✅ **Multiple paddocks** - need holders in several locations
✅ **Fussy animals** - won't use dirty licks on the ground
Why Choose Us for Salt lick holder in Honiton?
Mounted at right height for your stock
Keeps lick clean off the ground
Securely fixed to wall or post
Easy to refill when needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check Position I'll work out the right height for your livestock and find a solid mounting spot that's sheltered from weather. ### Step 2: Mount Securely Drill into wall or post, use proper fixings rated for the weight. Livestock might bump into it - needs to stay put. ### Step 3: Test It Pop a block in, make sure it's secure. Should take the weight without movement.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🐴 **Holder styles** - Some holders are just brackets, others are full boxes with rain covers. Box style with a cover lasts better in field shelters where there's some weather exposure. **Multiple animals** - One holder serves 2-4 horses or 8-10 sheep. If you've got a bigger herd, fit multiple holders so everyone gets access without fighting. **Position matters** - Don't mount right by the entrance where animals barge in and out. Side wall or back wall is better - somewhere they can stand comfortably without being in the traffic flow. **While I'm there** - If you need other stable fittings (bridle hooks, rug racks, hay nets), get them all done in one visit. More efficient use of time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salt lick holder in Honiton
Where should a salt lick holder be mounted?
In your field shelter or stable at about chest height for your animals. Horses usually around 1.2m, cattle a bit higher, sheep lower. Somewhere dry and out of direct weather - wet salt licks dissolve fast.
Can you mount a holder on my field shelter post?
Yes - timber posts, concrete posts, or stable walls all work. I use appropriate fixings for whatever you've got. Just needs to be solid enough to take the weight and occasional bumping from livestock.
Do I need to provide the holder?
Either way works. If you've got one already, I'll fit it. If not, I can pick up a basic holder - they're not expensive and much better than blocks sitting on the ground getting muddy.
How long does fitting a salt lick holder take?
Usually about 30 minutes. Mark position, drill holes, fix it securely, test it takes the weight. Quick job that makes life easier.
Can you fit multiple holders in one visit?
Absolutely - if you've got several shelters or paddocks, I can fit holders in all of them. More efficient than separate trips.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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