hi, i guess it depends on what type of stock the farmer is likely to put in......
Well it could be sheep or indeed cattle as he has both but he has more of the wooly ones.
......A deer fence is a very expensive option......
I really don't want to if truth be told. When I was speaking to the fencing contractor (a local chap - has all the kit and machines), he's given me a really good price if I decide to go for that option as he has some deer fence material left over from a job and wants rid of it and it would fit the area that requires fencing.
Womble - I have thought of electrifying the top strand and also putting in a stand-off insulator so that 'live wire' is a little bit away from the fence itself. I may look into that.
......If it's large cattle your neighbour is putting in, then three strands would be better......
If he goes this way then that's what I thought FW along with the larger posts it would be ideal. Even without cattle I think slightly more height on the fence would be good without going down the deer fence route.
......our newly planted wildlife hedge......
FW - I had a look at your hedges on your website - I am very envious. Hopefully if we ever get any ground I want the hedges to be exactly like yours. A haven for wildlife
Well done to you and Mr FW for planting them all.