Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Portable Fence Setup Checklist
A checklist for setting up portable fencing for rotational grazing. Use it each time you move or build a temporary paddock. Check each item in turn and keep the completed page with your other farm records.
ChecklistSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What is on this checklist
- Fence route walked and cleared
- Posts and reels in good repair
- Corners braced confirmed
- Charger connected and grounded
- Gates and water access set
- Wire tension checked
- Tester reading taken
- Animals watched on first day
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the small farm and homestead guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including The Goat Ate My Fence Again, and ranching farm stories.