A Guide to Stock Fencing

Authors: Andy Radford
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 and gates to a fence. Advanced fencing techniques including how to secure posts in shallow or soft ground.

Availability: In Print
Publication date: Nov 2002
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 144 pp.
ISBN: 978 1 86126 541 8

Book Contents

• Preface
  
• Introduction
  
• Background to the Styles of Fencing
  
• Getting Started
  
• The Basic Enclosure
  
• Large Livestock
  
• Fencing For Goats
  
• Equestrian Fencing
  
• Variations of Method (Topography)
  
• Inserting Access Points
  
• The Poultry Enclosure
  
• Useful Organizations and Websites
  
• Glossary
  
• Index