We tried wire. My sheep learned to step on the wires to push them down and then hunch through. My guardian dogs didn't even slow down, and I think that's what gave the sheep the idea. Electric netting does work.
Eileen -----Original Message----- From: Blackbelly [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Blackbelly Digest, Vol 11, Issue 36 Send Blackbelly mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.in fo or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [email protected] You can reach the person managing the list at [email protected] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Blackbelly digest..." Today's Topics: 1. fencing for blackbelly sheep (Carol J. Elkins) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:13:25 -0600 From: "Carol J. Elkins" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed I often receive calls from people wanting to know what type of fencing is best for blackbelly sheep. I always tell them that 2x4 or 4x4 48-in.-high field fencing is preferred. But sometimes they ask what I think about 5-6 strand electric wire or tape. I have no experience with this type of fencing but have read that it isn't good for sheep. That may be true for wooled sheep, but I thought I'd ask you guys if it works for hair sheep. For those who use this type of fencing, what has been your experience? Carol ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ This daily digest is from the Blackbelly mailing list. Visit this list's home page at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info/ ------------------------------ End of Blackbelly Digest, Vol 11, Issue 36 ****************************************** _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
