Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Sheep Fencing Checklist
A checklist for checking the fences that hold the flock. Use it on a regular walk to find gaps, loose wire and failing posts. 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
- Corner and brace posts solid
- Wire tight and not sagging
- Gaps under the bottom wire
- Gates and latches working
- Trees or branches on the line
- Posts and insulators intact
- Neighbor boundary fence secure
- Repairs listed with dates
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.
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