1. Construct a Fence
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2. Uses of Fencing Rotating pastures Protect animals from vehicle traffic
Separate different classes or ages

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

4. Type of Fence
Size of confinement area
Predator problem
Cost

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

6. Electric Fence
Used to supplement the more permanent type of fences

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

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

9. 1047
47 inches high
10 horizontal wires

10. Barbed Wire
Used around large animal pastures

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

12. Treated
Have the greatest durability

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

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

15. Fence Tools
Power digger
Steel tape
Carpenter’s level

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

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

18. U-shaped
Most popular staple

19. Zinc Coated
Wire that lasts the longest

20. Black Locust
Lasts more than 15 years

21. Construct a Fence