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Sheep and/or horse fence
Author: Circle J 
Date:   01-03-05 23:06

Looking for a permanent fencing for approximately a 2-3 acre area that will have sheep and/or horses. We see an occassional coyote and don't have a guardian animal. We lamb inside. No water or other natural obstacles to work around. Do you have any recommendations?
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RE: Sheep and/or horse fence
Author: Scott 
Date:   01-05-05 15:48

The typical fence for sheep containment as well as predator deference has be the HT woven wire with upper wires (1 hot) and offset wires on inside. This system has proven very reliable for sheep fencing but not necessarily safe for horses (because of lack of visibility and strength of small diameter wire). Rope or tape systems are normally recommended for horses (knowing you horses is a big part) as they offer very good visibility thus safety. Combination fence for both sheep and horses is a very tuff recommendation to make because we do not know your horse(s) thus do not know how much extra safety measures should be taken.

Thanks
Scott
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