A Guide to Farm Fencing – Finding the ideal fence for your farm

Black farm fence and gate at the entrance to a farm

Keeping livestock, as rewarding as it may be, can be a difficult task. Ensuring they’re well groomed and fed, as well as safe, is a never-ending task that many farmers can appreciate.

One key factor that can help, though, is having the ideal fencing for your farm and livestock. 

Whether you keep herds of cows, or just a few chickens, there is a livestock fencing solution to suit your unique farming needs.

Why should you keep livestock fenced?

There are a few key reasons you should keep your livestock fenced, these include but are not limited to:

  • To prevent the escape of livestock
  • Protect crops and property from livestock damage
  • Protect livestock from possible environmental threats, such as natural predators or man-made risks like roads and machinery
  • To assist in pasture management
  • To aid in breeding control

What types of farm fencing are available?

When looking at farm and livestock fencing, you are not short of options to choose from. 

Post and Rail Fencing

Post and rail fencing is the most common and easily recognised form of farm fencing available. Generally simple to install, this type of fencing is easy to modify to land-specific requirements, such as curves in the land. While this fencing is convenient, it may require more upkeep.

Barbed Wire Fencing

Wire fencing is a great option for those looking to contain larger livestock, such as sheep and pigs, or a solution for domestic containment for pets. Wire fencing solutions offer a visually unintrusive fencing option that is sturdy enough to withstand both animal and environmental damage. 

Wire Netting or Mesh Fencing

Similar in concept to wire fencing, wire netting or mesh fencing is more suited to the containment of smaller animals, such as chickens or rabbits, as well as the general protection of small crops. Wire netting is flexible as well as durable to general wear and tear. 

Metal Farm/Estate Fencing

One of the most recognised silhouettes in the countryside, estate fencing is a highly diverse option that can be used for animal containment, land border establishment, as well as farmland security. Sturdy and long-lasting, metal farm fencing is a long-term investment, guaranteed to contain your livestock and keep them safe for years.

At Steel Landscaping Co., we offer high-quality estate fencing, made with only the best materials and fitted by our team of trained professionals.

Other types of farm fencing

As well as the above-listed fencing types, other fencing options are available to surround your farmland. These include:

Self-installation vs Professional Installation

If you’re the sort to want to take control of your fencing installation, there are options that allow you to do this without sacrificing the quality of your fencing. Some key features that may differ between self-installed steel fencing and professionally installed fencing are:

  • Professionally installed estate fencing is welded together, whereas self-installed estate fencing is fitted together using pins.
  • Self-installed fencing is sturdy, but professionally installed steel fencing surpasses it and has a greater potential longevity.

If you’re looking for a range of self-installation fencing options, look no further than Steel Landscaping Co. With our self-weld estate fencing, and our supply only preformed estate panels, there are a range of options available to get you started.

Discuss your farm fencing needs with the UK’s leading estate fencing supplier and installer

If you’re a landowner looking for a sturdy livestock fencing solution, then look no further than Steel Landscaping Co.

With such a wide variety of fencing styles available, such as deer fencing, traditional estate fencing, and steel slatted fencing, you’re guaranteed to find a fencing style to meet your needs. 

Not sure where to start? If you need assistance in finding the best fence style to suit your farm, reach out to our team to discuss your unique requirements.



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