Fencing is essential for keeping your livestock safe in various ways. It builds boundaries and helps to protect property, while, most importantly, keeping your animals safe. Poor fencing structures can lead to multiple issues, from escaping animals to property damage. By defining these boundaries, you can manage your livestock and create dedicated pastures, keeping them under control. This guide covers the different types of estate fencing and the different elements that you should consider when choosing the right one for you.
Why good fencing matters
A multitude of factors can determine the safety of your animals, the main one being the boundaries you create for them. High-quality, durable, and long-lasting fencing is a great way to protect your livestock. This will not only keep them under control but also help keep unwanted visitors, who could pose a threat to your animals, at bay, reducing the risk of loss and injury.
Choosing the right fence for different livestock
Deciphering which fencing structures are better suited to your livestock can be challenging, so we have divided them into two categories: Light stock and boisterous livestock.
Light stock
Burley estate fencing is well-suited for light stock, such as sheep, because of its robust 5-rail design. It protects animals that may be more prone to jumping or pushing through fences and can withstand damage from those that attempt to escape. At 2.1 meters high, this type of fencing can also add a subtle and stylish element to your land, while still acting as a functional barrier.
Boisterous livestock
When looking at ‘boisterous’ livestock, we particularly focus on larger animals that exhibit heightened activity and are often found in groups, such as young cattle and horses. These attributes call for a heavy-duty style of fencing that can withstand pressure, such as highland parkland fencing.
This form of fencing features heavy-duty posts, rails and a thrust plate attached to each post, which is then welded underground. This helps to minimise lateral movement that may be caused by livestock pushing or leaning against the fence. It is one of the most robust forms of livestock fencing, weighing nearly 20kg per running meter. It stands at 1.2 meters, meaning it remains strong and adds an extra, visually pleasing feature to your land without being too bulky.
Finding the proper fencing for you
When setting up your land for livestock, fencing should not be an afterthought. Choosing the right type can be tricky, but it’s essential to ensure it is high-quality and has a long lifespan. Although your priority should be durability, you don’t want to distract from the overall look of your landscape, which is why using a subtle and stylish fence can be the perfect compromise between functionality and aesthetics. Our fencing is designed to be bespoke to your needs, meaning it will seamlessly mould to your space.
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