[AlpacaTalk] fencing questions
In case I came across a bit heavy handed in the discussion about
electric fencing. I would like to apologise.
It's not for me, and I don't think I'd ever install it. But for those
who do use it and it works for them, I'm sure they know, electric
fence needs daily inspection and regular maintenance. Those farms who
have had terrible accidents surely maintained their fences well.
Freak windstorms can easily blow down trees, so it's not too
surprising that it could blow down electrified tape. Freak accidents
can happen. I have enough on the farm to worry about already, I don't
need more! :)
And the question of "challenging" fences has long annoyed me.
Seriously, we have to replace at least two gate latches a year due to
the rubbing and leaning. In the boys' areas, fighting is another
cause... they fight and crash into fences and gates. Break a lot of
latches that way. We have redundant closures with J-latches, but we
like the ones that break because they keep the gate in line with the
fencing. I wish we could afford those fancy Sure-Latch closures for
all of our gates, but we have no less than 22 gates. Maybe we could
start with the most critical exterior gates?
Also, we have found that at minimum, 5 foot no-climb is necessary. 6
foot is better. We literally had a boy jump over a 4 foot fence to
get into the neighboring pasture to fight with another male. If you
have your boys separated from your girls with 4 foot fence, a
determined male will easily jump that to get to the girls. That can
be dangerous for underage maidens, crias, and you can have otherwise
"accidental" breedings that you may not have intended or wanted.
Heather
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posted by Chaddo at 6:38 PM
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