With Australia’s dependence on wool and lamb for stability in the economy it is seen that farmers and stockman place great importance on control over the breeding and feeding or safety of their livestock. The first step in establishing any successful and profitable agricultural enterprise is the erection of sturdy, reliable fences.
Farm fence - This is also known as sheep fence. If you go after the price this would be a good choice for you as farm fence is the cheapest type available. Its main feature are smaller rectangles at the bottom and larger ones at the top. This is available in various sizes and should be attached to either T-posts or over brace posts. During installation, one must stretched the fence fully so as to achieved maximum strength.
Barbed wire fences have typically been used for sheep and goats. However, these fences are not recommended for sheep since barbs pull the fleece. Furthermore, barbed wire fences do not effectively confine goats if moderate grazing pressure is applied to the fenced-in area.
Heavy or extra heavyweight woven wire fences are excellent for non-horned sheep and goats. Fence height should be at least 39 inches high to prevent animals from climbing over the fence. However, fence height depends upon the breed to be confined. Mesh wire fences also make excellent fences for non-horned sheep and goats. Temporary fencing is not recommended for sheep or goats since they can easily escape. All fencing used to develop a controlled grazing system need not be permanent. Temporary fences may be used to sub-divide pasture that will be used for haying or cropping at some other time. Temporary fencing is also more economical when small paddocks are needed.
An effective controlled grazing system requires an adequate fencing system that provides the manager control of the grazing animals. Permanent boundary fences are used to hold grazing animals in the pasture area. Temporary or minimal interior fencing is required to subdivide the pasture into paddocks among which livestock are rotated. Proper fencing is usually a major capital investment. Therefore, the fencing layout should be carefully planned to save time and money.