[Jacob-list] Plastic fencing

[Kate Barrett]

I am contemplating new fencing as well, and the thought of those attractive
vinyl briefly crossed my mind.  I do think that most of the problem is the
rams want to get at each other and the ewes on the other side of the fence
are always more desirable.  So a plastic fence around your yard might work.
However I know it would not withstand a determined ram.  I am thinking to go
with hog panels, and wood top and bottom.  My ram has succesfully destroyed
hog panels as well, literally ripping them with his horns. The wood gies him
a set back however, and seems to deter him eventually. Also it is easy to
replace wood piece by piece as needed.  I have heard that the New Zealand
wire is the best, but have seen too many horses slice to bits on it, and
since I also have horses I am going to avoid that as well.
Kate Barrett
Ruby Peak Jacobs
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From: Jacobflock at aol.com <Jacobflock at aol.com>
To: stonecroft235 at juno.com <stonecroft235 at juno.com>;
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Date: Monday, September 10, 2001 3:24 PM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Plastic fencing


>Fred here.  We have not used electric fencing of any type for sheep
>containment.  We have avoided electric 'wire' and 'mesh' after hearing
>stories of sheep electrocuted by 'wire' and wound up in 'mesh'.  We use a
>perimeter "V" mesh which helps deter dogs and coyotes from climbing.  We
use
>interior 2x4 mesh and hog panels.
>
>Our experience seems to be "if it is standing, it will be butted", "if it
>cost money, it will be 'consumer' tested and cost twice as much".
>
>A gal called this afternoon... seeking help... her ram and ewes share a
>paddock with a cow and calf.  The ram knocked over the cow Sunday night at
>feeding time.  Fred
>
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