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Before you buy or build a fence…

Will the fence be moved? If so, how often?

Never moved

(permanent)

For boundary and subdivision fences

for land that’s owned by the user—and

whose usage is not likely to change!

Requires strong wood, steel or

fiberglass posts that support high-

tensile wires, woven wire, rope or wide

tape—of which one or more strands

are electrified.

More reliable than other options but

more expensive to install. May require

a professional installer.

Moved each season or less

(semi-permanent)

Can be an interim barrier until a

more permanent fence is installed.

This allows folks to field-test fence and

gate locations to see what works best.

Usually consists of electrified net

or multiple electrified strands under

low tension—supported by stronger/

thicker posts than temporary fences.

Will need more maintenance

attention than permanent fences.

Moved daily or weekly

(temporary/portable)

Temporary or portable fences are quick

to install and remove.

To eliminate the need for large end and

corner posts, the fence strands (whether

single, multiple or a mesh/netting) must

be only hand-tensioned. And they must

be electrified properly.

Quick and easy to install. Essential for rotationally

grazing small paddocks.

Semi-permanent fences are usually taller and

require stronger, heavier posts than temporary fences.

Permanent fences use bigger/stronger materials

than other fences and take more time to install.

Don’t assume a fence will do something

for which it was not designed…

There are 3 basic fence designs. Don’t confuse the abilities and limits of each:

1. Fences that stop animals by pain (energized strands).

If you or dogs crowd animals against these fences the animals

will

break

through. The result is damaged fences, escaped animals and animals that

have learned not to fear (and thus avoid) a pain-barrier fence.

2. Fences that stop animals solely by physical strength.

We build these around corrals, handling yards and laneways. They work well

for this but are often too expensive for field situations.

3. Fences that stop animals by a combination of physical strength and pain

(energized strands). We prefer this for most permanent fences.

Energized wires are important:

a. To discourage animals (rams, bulls, stallions and billy goats) during

breeding season.

b. To hold back mothers and progeny desperate for each other during the

days of weaning.

c. To prevent animals from damaging posts and wires via scratching and

rubbing (hair removal or general itches).

06 BEFORE YOU BUY OR BUILD A FENCE

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