Sheep & Goat Fencing
Kiwi Fencing Company, Inc.
Puget Sound Farm, Ranch, Horse and Livestock Fencing
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"New Zealand Electric Fencing" works well for sheep and goats. It can be purchased in heights of 5 or 6 feet and is made of woven wire with smaller predator proof construction at the bottom. It is ideal for cost concious consumers looking to fence perimeters. Brush and tree lines or wooded areas provide a clear visual contrast that allows the livestock to clearly see the fence. NZ electric is ideally suited for heavily wooded areas, where trees are likely to fall on the fence as maintenance and repair are far easier than with more robust products. Add coated electric wire on the top, such as Equi-fence to improve visibility. Again, if you haven't read this yet, it is NOT suited for turn-out runs or small adjoining paddocks. If you need a cost effective solution for this application, consider horse tape or equistrand, but realize both are temporary solutions.
The woven wire fences work better on flat ground and the single strand electric wires do better on steep or uneven terrain. No Climb Mesh Fencing is safe, excellent for foals and keeping wildlife OUT of your paddocks, as well as your animals in. Varieties include non-climb, high tensile, diamond. Requires some maintenance, keeping wires tight. Medium to high cost. Solid top rail or hot wire to keep stock off fence is recommended.
One tip that works well on all fences: lay a strand of barbed wire on the ground, attached to the posts, on the outside perimeter of the fence. This prevents predators from digging their way under the fence.
Sheep & Goats are intelligent inquisitive animals. Goats tend to 'test' a fence more than sheep, they also feed over the whole paddock, further than other livestock.
Some types of agricultural fencing may be adapted for goats by adding strands of barbed wire or an electric fence wire at about 8 inches high & 6 inches away from the fence. Fences must be taught with no gaps at all as this will allow goats to escape. Goats as most other animals must be trained to electric fencing, and charges should be maintained at a minimum of 4,000 volts. Eight strands of tight barbed wire or five strands of high-tensile electric or woven wire 47 inches high topped with barbed wire and with another strand of barbed wire at ground level will make a good fence. Barbed at the top woll prevent them jumping and the barbed at the bottom with stop them digging under.
We specialize in providing you the wildlife fencing material at the best possible price. Not all livestock fencing is created equal. We've spent many years professionally installing deer fence systems and have selected quality materials to offer you.
Contact warwick@kiwifencing.com to start your process today.
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