Electric fencing for sheep
Unlike many other animals, sheep can be outdoors almost all year round. This is one of the reasons why a safe sheep fence is very important.t is important to set clear boundaries with a good sheep fence. The wool insulates and makes sheep more insensitive to electricity compared to other animals. Therefore, make sure you have a good fence so that your sheep can't escape. Sheep are constantly on the move. If your sheep do not always graze in the same place, you can choose movable fencing. The two most common solutions for this are SmartFence and sheep netting.
What is electric fencing for sheep?
An electric fence is a barrier used to keep your animals safe and unwanted animals out of gardens and other landscapes you want to protect. Having an electric fence comes with many advantages. Electric fencing takes less time, effort and cost than traditional, non-electric fencing. Electric fencing is also ideal for grazing or pasture management as it contains animals on a selected area of pasture or crop. Check all the benefits of electric fencing.
Advantages of sheep fencing
There are numerous advantages to having electric fencing for sheep. Electric fencing delivers a short, safe and memorable shock to create a psychological as well as a physical barrier. Animals remember and develop a respect for the fence, which also means less animal hide and pelt damage. This makes electric fencing safe for your animals and very reliable as well.
Electric fencing is also cheaper than wooden fencing, it lasts a lot longer than a traditional fence and stays in good condition. Besides that, electric fencing is quick and easy to build and to take down.
Types of fences for sheep
For sheep, Gallagher offers several sustainable and safe fences. A distinction is made between permanent and mobile fencing. You can also electrify an existing fence using distance insulators.
Permanent / High tensile fencing for sheep
A good current conductor, such as High Tensile wire, combined with a powerful Gallagher fence energiser, offers you the security you want. The bottom wire of a sheep fence is close to the ground, which means that growing vegetation is quite likely to touch the wire. That's why you need a powerful Gallagher fence energiser, as it will singe the grass once it is touched. As a result, there'll be plenty of power on your fence. A High Tensile fence, combined with a Gallagher fence energiser, forms the perfect barrier for keeping sheep safely and securely in a field. It will work well for many years to come.
The unique permanent Insultimber fence for sheep has offered an unrivaled solution for more than 40 years.
Installing a high tensile sheep fence
- Insultimber corner post (017898)
- Gallagher fence energiser
- Insultimber intermdiate post (007601)
- Insultimber batting (007618)
- Aluminised wire (039999)
- Clips short (011056)
- Clips long (101063)
Order your permanent sheep fencing products here:
- Perfect for permanent fences
- Zinc coating prevents rusting
- Superior conduction thanks to aluminium coating
- Self-insulating, maintenance-free post with a 10-year guarantee
- Special profile for extra sturdiness and flexibility
- Glass-fibre core with UV-protected polyethylene exterior.
- Operates for 10 days without direct sunlight
- Super-strong, drop-proof, waterproof housing
- Quick and easy to install
- Easy to put up or take down in 5 minutes
- System includes: 4 wires, 10 posts, 100m length (330ft)
- Reel with friction clutch to tension the wires
- The most safe and durable wire for horses with 10 years guarantee
- Optimal conductive plastic cable with a 2.7 mm galvinised wire core
- No oxidation because of plastic/carbon covering
- Self-insulated, maintenance free FSC® timber with 10 years guarantee
- 100% natural product without the addition of any environmentally harmful impregnation agents
- Natural look that blends perfectly into the landscape
- 100% natural product without the addition of any environmentally harmful impregnation agents
- Natural look that blends perfectly into the landscape
- Insulators are not needed, wire can be attached with connection wires
Mobile fencing for sheep
SmartFence for sheep
Electric Netting for sheep
Order your portable sheep fencing products here:
- Height 105cm / Length 50m / 14 Posts / Double pin
- Colour, Green-Orange / UV-resistant
- 9 Horizontal wires / 8 Conductive
- Height 105cm / length 50mtr / 14 Posts / Single spike
- Color, Green-Orange / UV resistant
- 10 Horizontal wires / 9 Conductive
- Choose your wire heights and spacing
- Strong secure insulators
- Add more wires to your fence
- Easy to put up or take down in 5 minutes
- System includes: 4 wires, 10 posts, 100m length (330ft)
- Reel with friction clutch to tension the wires
- Wind up wires 3x faster
- Large handle with knuckle protection
- With locking mechanism/transport hook
- Very sturdy and portable fencing post, 0,75 m high with extra strong foot
- 6 numbered lugs, easy to use
- Gallagher posts can be combined mutually because of the universal lugs
- Height 90cm / Length 50m / 14 Posts / Single pin
- Colour, Orange / UV-resistant
- 8 Horizontal wires / 7 Conductive
- For movable fences shorter than 500 metres
- Strong plastic wire
- Excellent conductivity
Existing fence for sheep
Our advice:
- Effectively keeps sheep within an existing fence;
- Protect or improve an existing fence;
- Can be used in combination with tape, cord or plastic wire.
- Wooden fences ;
- Iron or concrete posts;
- Mesh fencing;
Order your distance insulators here:
- Effective, durable option for protecting and electrifying existing fences
- Electrified tip discourages animals from rubbing
- Reduce animal injury with no protruding parts
- Suitable for plastic wire
- Easy-to-fit, long life galvanised brackets
- Offset bolt-on insulator for electrifying and protecting non-electrified concrete or iron fences
- Suitable for cord and plastic wire (up to 9mm)
- 2-year product warranty.
- Plastic insulation has sealed end for weather resistance
- High strength steel for long life
- Hammer in and staple to wooden post
- Robust offset screw-in insulator for electrifying and protecting non-electrified wooden post fences
- Suitable for cord and plastic wire
- No risk of short circuit
- Robust offset screw-in insulator for electrifying and protecting non-electrified wooden post fences
- Suitable for cord and plastic wire
- No risk of short circuit
- High quality 18cm offset insulator with metal core
- Orange ring guarantees an equal distance between conductor and insulator to avoid the risk of shortage
- Suitable for (poly) wire or cord
- High quality 18cm offset insulator with metal core
- Orange ring guarantees an equal distance between conductor and insulator
- Suitable for (poly) wire or cord
- Reduce fence damage with unique live tip, discourages stock from rubbing
- Reduce animal injury with no protruding parts
- High grade galvanised spring steel for strength and rust resistance
- Supplied with pinlock insulator to make it easy to install and remove wire.
- Suitable for plastic wire.
- 2-year product warranty.
Which electric fence energizer is suitable for sheep?
How do you install an electric fence for sheep?
How tall should a sheep fence be?
The correct height of a sheep fence is very important. Gallagher has a wide range of 90cm high sheep nets that will ensure that your sheep always stay within your fence. Get to know all the information about the number of wires and the correct height of your fence.