Sheep Fencing
Sheep wire netting used to construct sheep pens and economic, long-lasting perimeter fencing for sheep.
Product Comparison
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Pens |
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Most popular |
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Farmland |
Most popular / economic |
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Large fields |
Most popular / economic |
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Ease of installation |
Hard | Very easy |
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Portable |
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Prevents chewing through? |
Yes, sheep do not tend to chew fences. | |
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Prevents pushing over? |
Yes, 2mm+ (14g) will stop sheep and predators from pushing over the boundary. | |
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Financial |
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Cost |
£ | £££ |
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Cost per sq meter (starting from) |
£1.02 | £9.10 |
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Discounts for multi purchase |
– viewable on product pages & automatically calculated for you during checkout
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Minimum qty available to purchase |
50m |
1.8m |
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General |
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Delivered as |
Roll |
Panel |
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Made in |
EU |
EU |
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Conforms to British Manufacturing Standards |
BS EN 10223-5:2012 BS EN 10244-2:2009 BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 1179:2003 |
BS EN 1461:2009 |
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Construction |
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Maximum height availability |
1m (4.7ft) |
1.8m (6ft) |
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Mesh material |
Galvanised steel |
Galvanised steel |
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Mesh construction |
Knotted hinge joint |
Welded |
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Hole size available |
100mm x 150mm+ |
25mm x 25mm+ |
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Wire diameter (gauge) |
2mm+ |
2mm+ |
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Length |
Can be joined together to create any length required |
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Colour |
Grey |
Grey |
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Average product weight |
20kg | 2kg per panel |
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Strength & environment |
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Corrosion resistant |
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Abrasion resistance |
Very good |
Very good |
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Suited to Environments |
C2-C4 |
C2-C4 |
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Installation & maintenance |
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Speed of installation |
Long |
Very quick |
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Experience required to install |
Medium |
None |
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Can be installed with wooden posts? |
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Can be installed with metal posts? |
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Distance between posts |
2-3 meters | 2 meters |
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Can stand alone without posts? |
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Join together using |
U Staples | |
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Cut using |
Wire / bolt cutters |
Wire / bolt cutters |
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Prevents pushing over? |
Yes, add electric or barbed wire for extra protection | |
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Requires protective glove for handling |
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Appearance |
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General look |
Field fence | Metal mesh |
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Invisible from a distance |
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Can be disguised |
Yes, can easily be covered by climbing plants up the mesh or using garden screening | |
Size Guide
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Height required |
Hole size required |
Wire diameter required |
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Sheep |
1.2m |
100mm x 200mm |
2mm (14g) |
| 1m + stand of barbed wire | 100mm x 200mm | 2mm (14g) | |
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Keep out other animals |
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1.5m |
50mm x 50mm |
2mm (14g) |
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1.5m |
50mm x 50mm |
0.7mm (22g) |
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1.8m |
50mm x 50mm |
2mm (14g) |
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1.3m |
50mm x 50mm |
2.5mm |
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105cm |
31mm x 31mm |
1.6mm (16g) |
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Installation Instructions
Stock fencing
Panels
FAQs
Can I use a barbed wire fence?
No, if the fence is constructed of barbed wire only it will likely cause injury as sheep have thick woolly coats that will get caught on barbed wire. Your netting should be constructed with smooth wires. Add barbed wire at the top and bottom to deter predators and prevent livestock from escaping.
What height does the mesh fence need to be?
1.2m tall. If your netting is lower than 1m you can install a stand of tension wire or barbed wire at the top (view instructions) to increase the height.
How long will wire fencing last?
It depends on the level of abrasion that the netting is subjected to. If the wire mesh is constantly being leaned on or chewed by large farm animals then the lifespan will shorten. With minimal abrasion, you can expect decades of use.
How do I stop foxes and other predators from getting at my sheep?
If you have problems with predators getting at your livestock then you may need to add additional protection. For example, to fully protect from foxes you will require 50mm holes and 2mm wire with a height of 1.8m.
Find a full list on our Animal and Pet page
Will it also stop dogs from getting in?
Yes, in most cases. 1.2m is usually tall enough to deter dogs from jumping over your fence.
However, the jumping and digging ability of dogs can range dramatically between breeds. If an agile dog really wants to get into your field to get at your livestock it can clear up to 1.8m.
Visit our Dog Fence page for more info
Can I add electrical fencing?
Yes, farmers often add electrical fencing to stop livestock from leaning on the fencing. You may be required to display warning signs if your fence is near a right-of-way footpath.
