Stock Fencing

Utilise a spirit level to confirm that the posts are completely vertical.

Without Concrete: Place them in the middle of the holes, then fill the holes with large stones to hold the poles in place. Then add earth until tight and compact.

Dig a T-shaped trench about 30cm deep for the end of the strut to sit in and 30cm wide for the bearer.

These should be positioned towards the two fence runs that the corner post is joining.

These should be a foot long and fit into the T shaped trench to stop the strut from slipping and thus providing support for the ends & corners of the fence run.

Place the bearers into the trench.

Note: It is vital to ensure the notch is shallow; this keeps the post strong and doesn’t expose the untreated core of the post.

Place the sharpened end into the notch so that it’s secure, while sinking the rest of the strut into the trench.

Cover the trench with earth and stomp it down.

You should have multiple lines of wire for a secure and taut fence as below:
– 2 lines are enough for heights up to 1.2 metres.
– 3 lines are needed above 1.2 metres in height.

Loop it around the post, and wind it around itself 4-5 times to ensure it’s securely tensioned.

Note: skip ahead to step 14 if you don’t have a radisseur.

Pass the wire through the hole located at the center of the radisseur.

Employing this approach will lead to reduced tension in contrast to using a radisseur.

Fasten the mesh to the posts using staples or cable ties with intervals of 15cm.

Fasten the mesh to the posts using staples or cable ties with intervals of 15cm.

Important: Please note that barbed wire can cause harm to the livestock.