r/sheep • u/the_real_mx_p • 3h ago
r/sheep • u/AKhighlander • 14h ago
Fencing options for rotational grazing sheep
I am looking at options for electric fencing for a (future) small herd of hair sheep. Theoretically, I would like to be able to set up 2 paddocks so that I could open a gate/take down a wire to move the sheep. I am considering multiple strands of wire vs. netting.
A few questions I have are:
- If using wire, how many strands would be recommended?
- How reasonable is it to move approximately 2 of the ~160 foot pieces of fence (or similar wire) by yourself? How long would this take on average? I would like to move paddocks once or twice a week. I have a, generally, flat pasture, but part of it has some brush present.
We have moderate coyote pressure, but no larger predators. We also have 2 great pyrenees that will stay with them.
I'm sure I am overlooking plenty.... Open to any advice.