A farmer found three sheep outside the pasture, standing beside the same hedgerow where they had escaped the week before. The rest of the flock was still inside.Instead of moving the sheep back and leaving the repair for later, he checked that section of fence closely.
The lower mesh had been pushed outward, and the openings were larger than those along the rest of the boundary.
The problem may be in one section of the Field Fence, not the whole fence line.
Look at Where the Animals Are Getting Through
1.With sheep and goats, attention should be given to the lower part of the fence. If the mesh opening is too large or the wire has become loose, smaller animals may find enough space to pass through.
2.Cattle create a different type of pressure. They may lean against the fence, push sections outward, or repeatedly rub against the same area.
Field Fence for Different Livestock
A graduated mesh pattern is useful for many farm applications because the openings can be smaller toward the bottom and larger toward the top.
1.Sheep and goats
Smaller lower openings help reduce gaps around the ground where smaller livestock may try to pass.
2.Cattle
The fence should be selected with suitable wire diameter, height, and post support to handle regular animal contact.
3.Mixed livestock
A graduated mesh arrangement can provide a practical balance when different animals share the same pasture.
Check the Fence Section
When only one part of a fence is causing trouble, replacing the entire boundary may not be necessary.
Check:
Mesh openings near the ground
Bent or stretched wire
Fence height
Post stability
Corners and gate connections
Areas where animals regularly gather
Ground conditions also matter.
A fence crossing a slope, ditch, or uneven pasture may need different installation and post positioning from a straight section on level ground.
For longer farm boundaries, galvanized Field Fence is commonly used for outdoor livestock applications.
Tell us your livestock type, fence dimensions, and field conditions, and we can help you select a suitable Field Fence for your project.