Running the Farm : Fencing
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We live on the Wairua River in Whangarei. Kate lives in Helena Bay.
Climbing fences is a bad habit - it damages or weakens them a little bit every time and will eventually compromise the integrity of the fenceline.
Running a few head of livestock is one of the reasons we choose to live on a lifestyle block.
"I'm about to build a 7 wire fence and don't know what the spacing between the wires should be".
Fences don't last forever, at some point they'll need fixing or replacing.
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t some point on your lifestyle block you'll need to join 2 wires together on a fence line.
If you've got fences, you'll need gates.
This set of plans is for a simple set of yards, suitable for the average small lifestyle block.
If you are going to have livestock on your lifestyle block - you'll need pens or stockyards.
If you're building a fence the old fashioned way, you'll need to dig holes.
This article contains all the standard fencing measures you're ever likely to need.
Most lifestyle properties will need fencing. If you're keeping livestock, you'll need fences to keep them in.
When fencing, various materials and methods can be combined to provide a suitable fence for any situation.
There are some basic tools which are necessary to build strong, secure, reliable fences.
Strainer posts are used at the beginning and end of the fence.
Keep domestic animals in. Separate different groups of animals.
A power fence is a psychological barrier that keeps farm animals in and wild animals and vermin out - even over long distances.
The question we are asked the most is "where do I start?"
Lightning will damage your energizer if it strikes your electric fence.
An earth peg acts like an aerial and collects electrons from the ground.
It is low cost compared to conventional fencing. This is a major advantage where capital expenditure has to be controlled or reduced.
To denote the legal boundary of your property. This has large legal implications and a proper permanent boundary fence as defined under Fencing Law is required.
Electric fences are one of the most common causes of interference when transmitting data.
Ampere (A): Unit of current. Watts divided by voltage.