It’s flexibility responds to pressure by springing back into place and makes installations on hilly terrain easier. The knot on our fence also resists buckling or sagging so it remains upright at all times. The wires can’t slip or move which could cause openings in the fence. The woven mesh design is secured with our proprietary Square Deal® Knot, which is designed to hold tight to the horizontal and vertical wires. Sheep & Goat fence construction starts with a substantial 12-½ gauge wire that can’t be chewed or broken. Red Brand has a specific fence style designed to meet these needs. The recommended height to safely contain sheep and goats and keep unwanted animals out is 48 inches. In addition, you’ll need tight mesh spacing that prevents heads or horns from getting stuck or babies from slipping through. A strong, flexible, resilient fence is essential to avoid fence failure or collapse. Goats, on the other hand, can seriously injure themselves on barbed wire, and fence solutions that can’t hold up to constant poking, prodding and chewing should also be avoided. Other factors to consider are the need for predator control and the heavy pressure a herd can exert if it moves too close to the fence line. Sheep have thick, wooly coats, so barbed wire fence is not a practical option. Tight quarters and crowding will lead to undue stress. While goats tend to herd in the face of danger, they typically prefer wide-open space. If their heads can make it through a hole in the fence, their bodies are sure to follow. They’ll poke holes, chew, climb or push over anything in their way.

They are persistent and will continue to challenge an enclosure until they make their way through a weakened opening. They’ll stand on their hind legs to nibble on leaves, shrubs and anything else they can access. They forage on everything within reach – and beyond. 50-ft x 3-ft 16-Gauge Silver Galvanized Steel Welded Wire Rolled Fencing with Mesh Size 2-in x 3-in. While their risk of predators is similar, their behavior creates the biggest challenge for their keepers. 50-ft x 3-ft Gray Steel Welded Wire Rolled Fencing with Mesh Size 2-in x 4-in. On the other end of the spectrum are spunky, inquisitive and mischievous goats. In one recent year, almost a quarter of a million sheep were lost to predators in the US alone. They tend to flock together when threatened because they don’t possess the ability to fight back when attacked.

If they happen to head toward the edge of their enclosure, it’s likely the fence will endure significant impact. And they’ll take the whole flock with them. However, if they sense danger, their instinct is to flee. It’s in their nature to stay close to one another for protection. They prefer to keep their heads to the ground and stay together when grazing, a trait inherited by centuries of breeding. For the most part, sheep are a docile, quiet species. Sheep and Goats–they seem to be so compatible, yet have very different primary needs when it comes to their safety and security.

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