Pig Wire Fence
Pig fence used for boundary marking and creating pens. Pig proof panels offer the simplest installation and pig stock fencing is the most economic.
- Manufactured in the EU, to BS EN standards
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| Best suited to: | Wire Mesh | Stock Fence | Wire Panels |
| Smallest breeds | |||
| Medium breeds | |||
| Large breeds | |||
| Pens | Most popular | ||
| Residential gardens | Most popular | ||
| Farmland | Most popular / economic | ||
| Large fields | Most popular / economic | ||
| Ease of installation | Easy | Hard | Very easy |
| Portable | |||
| Prevents chewing through? | Yes, 2mm (14g) thick wire will prevent chewing through | ||
| Prevents lifting fencing up? | Yes, the fence should be strained tight against the floor or dug into the ground. If not the pigs will get their snouts underneath and lift the fence up | ||
| Prevents pushing over? | Yes, add electric or barbed wire for extra protection | ||
| Financial | |||
| Cost | ££ | £ | ££ |
| Cost per sq meter (starting from) | £9.40 | £1.02 | £9.10 |
| Discounts for multi purchase |
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| Minimum qty available to purchase | 6m | 50m | 1.8m |
| General | |||
| Delivered as | Roll | Roll | Panel |
| Made in | EU | EU | EU |
| Conforms to British Manufacturing Standards | BS EN 10218-2:2012
BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
BS EN 10223-5:2012
BS EN 10244-2:2009 BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 1179:2003 |
BS EN 1461:2009 |
| Construction | |||
| Maximum height availability | 2.7m (8.8ft) | 80cm (2.6ft) | 1.8m (6ft) |
| Mesh material | Galvanised steel | Galvanised steel | Galvanised steel |
| Mesh construction | Welded | Knotted hinge joint | Welded |
| Hole size available | 13mm x 13mm+ | 100mm x 150mm+ | 25mm x 25mm+ |
| Wire diameter (gauge) | 2mm+ | 2mm+ | 2mm+ |
| Length | Can be joined together to create any length required | ||
| Colour | Grey | Grey | Grey |
| Average product weight | 15kg per roll | 20kg | 2kg per panel |
| Strength & environment | |||
| Corrosion resistant | |||
| Abrasion resistance | Very good | Very good | Very good |
| Increase lifespan | Pigs will try to get through a fence by pushing and chewing. Add barbed wire or a strand of electric tape to prevent this from happening. | ||
| Suited to Environments | C2-C4 | C2-C4 | C2-C4 |
| Installation & maintenance | |||
| Speed of installation | Quick | Long | Very quick |
| Experience required to install | Low | Medium | None |
| Can be installed with wooden posts? | |||
| Can be installed with metal posts? | |||
| Distance between posts | 2-3 meters | 2-3 meters | 2 meters |
| Can stand alone without posts? | |||
| Join together using | U Staples | U Staples | U Staples |
| Cut using | Wire / bolt cutters | Wire / bolt cutters | Wire / bolt cutters |
| Prevents lifting fencing up with snout? | Strain the fence tight against the floor or dig into the ground to prevent the fencing being lifted up by the hogs snout | ||
| Prevents pushing over? | Yes, add electric or barbed wire for extra protection | ||
| Requires protective glove for handling | |||
| Appearance | |||
| General look | Metal mesh | Field fence | Metal mesh |
| Invisible from a distance | |||
| Can be disguised | Yes, can easily be covered by climbing plants up the mesh or using garden screening | ||
Size Guide
| Breed | Height required | Hole size required | Wire diameter required |
| Piglets | 40cm | 25mm x 25mm | 1mm (19g) |
| Small & micro | 40cm | 25mm x 25mm | 1.6mm (16g) |
| Medium breed | 60cm | 75mm x 75mm | 2mm (14g) |
| Large breed | 80cm | 150mm x 150mm | 2mm (14g) |
| Keep out other animals | |||
| Dog High jumping and aggressive dogs may require a taller or stronger fence. See our dog fence category for more details | 1.5m | 50mm x 50mm | 2mm (14g) |
| Chickens | 1.5m | 50mm x 50mm | 0.7mm (22g) |
| Fox | 1.8m | 50mm x 50mm | 2mm (14g) |
| Badger | 1.3m | 50mm x 50mm | 2.5mm |
| Rabbits | 105cm | 31mm x 31mm | 1.6mm (16g) |
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Attachments
| Attach to: | How to: |
| T Posts
(Wire ties) |
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Installation Instructions
Stock fence (T posts)
Stock fence (Wood post)
Panels
Wire mesh (T posts)
Wire mesh (Wood post)
| To Do | Explanation |
| Completed Installation
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Follow these steps to install. |
| Step 1 – Measure Post Distance
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Measure and mark the post positions, spacing them 2–3 m apart. |
| Step 2 – Dig Holes
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Dig the holes and place the posts inside, keeping them aligned with the flat sides facing outwards. |
| Step 3 – Set Posts in Concrete
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Secure the posts with concrete to ensure they are stable. |
| Step 4 – Install Reinforcement Struts
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Attach the reinforcement strut by aligning its hole with the second hole from the top of the T post. |
| Step 5 – Secure fencing to First Post
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Attach the fence to the first end post using wire ties. |
| Step 6 – Stretch It Tight
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Unroll the fence to the other end, keeping it tight between the end posts.
Cut any excess, secure it to the end post as before, and then release the tension. |
| Step 7 – Secure to Middle Posts
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Finally, go along the fence and fasten it to the middle posts using the same wire ties. |
FAQ’s
What is pig netting?
Also known as hog fencing. It is a type wire mesh specifically designed to keep pigs in a given area.
What size should I select for smaller breeds?
If you constructing a fence for small breeds such as Kunekune you will need a wire diameter of 1.6mm and a height of 40cm.
