Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Sheep Fencing Inspection Form
A form for recording what an inspector or owner finds on each fence section. Use it to schedule repairs and keep an inspection history. Fill in every field when the event happens and keep the form with your other farm records.
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What you fill in
- Fence section or pasture name
- Inspection date on the form
- Inspector name on the form
- Post and brace condition
- Wire or panel condition
- Gate condition on the form
- Electric charger working
- Repairs needed and due date
How to use this form
Fill it out at the time of the event, check it over, and store it where you can find it. Copy it for anyone who needs a record.
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 start-up help. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy Goats Form Union; Demand Better Fences to Climb Over, and ranching farm stories.