Guide to Stock Fencing

Guide to Stock Fencing

by Andy Radford
Guide to Stock Fencing

Guide to Stock Fencing

by Andy Radford

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Overview

Whether you need a fence that will protect large livestock such as cattle and horses, or an enclosure for a few chickens, or any size of stock enclosure in between, A Guide to Stock Fencing contains a wealth of practical information and advice.Topics covered include: guidance on purchasing the correct materials and tools, and the best retailers to do business with; the basic post-and-rail fence, including the ideal equestrian enclosure; specialist fences for different livestock; dealing with variations in local topography, including fencing on slopes and crossing rivers and streams; adding stiles to gates to a fence; and finally, advanced fencing techniques including how to secure posts in shallow or soft ground.This practical guide contains a wealth of information and advice needed to produce an effective, durable fence for whatever stock you wish to contain. Highly illustrated with 130 black & white photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781847976147
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 11/30/2013
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 49 MB
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About the Author

Andy Radford became interested in the skills of fence construction when he worked with the Peak District National Park Authority.  He ran a landscape business in North Wales and has acted as consultant, designer, and contractor for a variety of clients, including schools and local government organizations.

Table of Contents

Preface 6

Introduction 11

1 Background to the Styles of Fencing 13

2 Getting Started 26

3 The Basic Enclosure 36

4 Large Livestock 86

5 Fencing for Goats 89

6 Equestrian Fencing 100

7 Variations of Method (Topography) 109

8 Inserting Access Points 120

9 The Poultry Enclosure 135

Useful Organizations and Websites 140

Glossary 142

Index 144

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