WHAT WE'VE DECIDED FOR OUR PERIMETER FENCE

Hopefully we can built this once and have it last.

For our perimeter fence, we wanted something tough and secure, but that would also look pleasant. After a lot of thought and contemplation, along with evaluating our resources and checking our options, we've made our decision. I started it so we could get a look at it, and so far, we like what we see.

GENERAL CONCEPT VIDEO

BEAUTIFUL AND INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH

The basics of this fence are cattle panels and t-posts. Both of these materials are pretty tough and durable. Then, to toughen things up even more, we've added rock, because not only do we have a lot of rock, but it too is built to last. I've begun to make wire cages to put around each t-post. When these cages are filled with rocks, the result is a pleasant-looking rock column. Additionally, along the bottom of the fence, where the cattle panel meets the ground, I've added a long line of larger rocks, which will help secure the bottom.

When I put up the the sixteen foot cattle panels, I put a t-post at each end and one in the center, making each t-post approximately eight feet apart. By adding the rock column, there is now about a seven foot space between each support. The goal is to make sure that no animals are digging under the fence to get in and to make sure that the fence stays put.

Once we are done with this stage, I will be adding a single line of barbed wire at the top of each t-post. This will help deter certain animals from trying to jump the fence. If the barbed wire was lower, it would not work well because it wood get tangled in the thick wool of our sheep.

I know that this seems like a lot of work, but I've come to the conclusion that just about everything in life is work. Moreover, this should last a very long time, so it's kind of one of those projects that I hope to basically deal with once. After the perimeter fence is up and secure, we can be at peace that our animals will not only be safer, but that they will hopefully be staying where we put them as well. So, what do you think?