The perfect agricultural fencing for small livestock such as sheep, goats, deer, … should be fitted with wire mesh. Sufficiently small mesh and the right sort of knotting keeps your animals within the field and prevents injury through attempts to escape.
Put the wire right into the ground
Wire mesh is at the same time very efficient at keeping unwanted animals out. It is therefore important, however, to put the wire right into the ground. For example, Tornado quality brand wire mesh can be placed at an angle in the ground. This prevents foxes from still getting into the field by digging underneath.
The threat from wild boars
The strength of the wire mesh and fence poles is of particularly great importance with larger threats - for example, wild boars. These animals can exert great force. The galvanised wire mesh from Tornado that we use, has a diameter of 2.5 mm as standard. That is more than is usual with other brands.
Fully tensioned 2.5 mm wire mesh easily withstands wild boars. Wild boars have been concentrating particularly on certain crops, meaning they can cause very costly damage for farmers.
Electrical wire
Additional protection against unwanted intruders is the installation of electrical wire. This also deters wild animals effectively.
Animal-friendly protection
Very important: wire mesh - whether or not fitted with a separate electrical wire - is an animal-friendly method of keeping out unwanted animals. It is a good thing in itself that biodiversity in nature is on the rise again.
We certainly do not want to injure these wild animals, it is important just to deter them effectively from trying to break in. This way, your own animals remain well-protected.
Want to know more about the options for protecting your grazing stock with wire mesh fencing? Contact De Sutter Naturally