Every game rancher knows the importance of a good fence!
It not only keeps your valuable animals on your game ranch, but fences also keep
unwanted animals out. This is important, as you would not otherwise be able get
exemption on your game ranch that allows you to properly breed and manage you
game ranch in a financially viable manner.
It is always worth it to use the best materials affordable for a game ranch fence,
especially when one of the big six is present on the game ranch.
The general height of a game ranch fence is 2.4-3meters high with 21 or more strands
of steel wire that are placed closer at the bottom then at the top. The strands are
placed 20-50mm from the ground and the strands are then placed 125mm apart up
until 1.5 meter. From there the strands are placed at a maximum of 150mm apart until
the top is reached.
The anchor and straining posts need to be planted deep and secure to prevent the
fence from pulling skew. Struts should also be anchored in place to prevent the posts
from being pulled over when wire is being tight end.
Planting post with concrete anchor |
When digging the hole for the fence post, make sure the hole is dug square and is wider
to the bottom of the hole. Ensure that the hole is at least 600mm x 600mm at the bottom
with an overall depth of at least 600mm. Attach pegs to the bottom of the post that is going
to be in the hole, to prevent the post from twisting and turning in the concrete.
Place the fence post in the hole and pour the concrete into the hole. Leave to set for a
week or more and build your fence. It is always a good idea to put struts onto the posts
as well.
Warthogs
If warthogs are destroying your fence, attach hanging logs over their crossing path with
chains. This will allow the warthog to pass through the fence but prevent other animals to do so.
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