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Uses of Fencing Rotating pastures Protect animals from vehicle traffic Separate different classes or ages

Establishes permanent boundary lines Protects newly established pasture Protects crops from livestock during the growing season

Type of Fence Size of confinement area Predator problem Cost

Use of the enclosed area Type of pasture (permanent or temporary) Kinds of animals

Electric Fence Used to supplement the more permanent type of fences

Board Fence Commonly used around the home, barns, and sheds

Woven Wire Used for small animals such as sheep, swine, and goats

1047 47 inches high 10 horizontal wires

Barbed Wire Used around large animal pastures

Metal Fence Posts Protect against lightening Easily handled Reduce time and labor

Treated Have the greatest durability

Larger Corner post and gate post should be _____ than the line post

Staggered Fence boards should not be joined on the same post or _______

Fence Tools Power digger Steel tape Carpenter’s level

Untreated Line Posts 4 to 6 inches X 6 1/2 to 7 feet

Treated Line Post 3 to 5 inches X 6 1/2 to 7 feet

U-shaped Most popular staple

Zinc Coated Wire that lasts the longest

Black Locust Lasts more than 15 years

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