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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: bmcpeake on June 11, 2024, 08:12:51 pm

Title: Pig fencing
Post by: bmcpeake on June 11, 2024, 08:12:51 pm

Hello
We have woodland that we would like to use for free range pigs. Can anyone advise on what type of fencing we need to use.

Title: Re: Pig fencing
Post by: Richmond on June 12, 2024, 06:39:20 pm

Either electric, or very strong stock fencing, or a combination of both. We have got away with just stout stock fencing plus a top strand of barbed wire so far (10+ years and we do all our own fencing) but "digginess" depends on the breed of pig. Some are more enthusiastic than others. Within a decent patch of woodland there should be enough to keep them interested. Are you planning just weaners for fattening or permanent residents?

Title: Re: Pig fencing
Post by: Rupert the bear on June 14, 2024, 08:45:12 am

Training. start with electric teach them its naughty and painful , wont take long reinforce the message every now and then. Keep them occupied  toys etc , a bored pig will always find something to do.

Title: Re: Pig fencing
Post by: grange on June 19, 2024, 06:46:40 am

hey there, for fencing pigs in a woodland you'll def want something sturdy. electric is a solid option to train them but also consider using strong woven wire or mesh fencing - pigs can be super determined diggers.

Title: Re: Pig fencing
Post by: docsal on June 28, 2024, 02:19:00 pm

Ours dig a lot but standard stock fencing with barb top and bottom has worked fine.