Thread: paddock fencing repairs

Personally I think the best two things are Hayes strainers and Maun side cutting pliers. Last forever. We have cattle so always have barbs. Always buy galvanised posts - and there are big differences in quality so be wary.

It is Not that unusual to find roos tangled like this unfortunately, You will find the occasional emu in the same predicament occasionally as well.
I agree it is a horrific way to die poor bastards and if the roos are thick enough on the ground they can destroy a fence this way.

I’m pretty sure it’s Elders in Bridge St will have everything that you need. If your going to put in a Hot Wire, there are kits you can buy, but it can be expensive. I find the parrot beak pliers very good myself, but I have both, and use both at the same time. Gripples are good as said, much easier than the old tied way, and yes, definitely don’t place wire through the star picket holes. I find the chain strainer to be a better option, but that may be because that’s what we had, and I learnt with as a boy.
Take a drive along a few country roads and have a look at how things have been done, it will give you a good idea of how it should be set up. Look at what stock they are holding as to what fence type they have.

Originally Posted by goingbush

Interesting, I'm in the market for a rural property, was thinking about fences today .

I cant decide if this roo got fouled up in the fence or hung up there by 3rd party.

Looks hung up, any bullet wounds? **** way to die but that what happen when you can put it out of its misery....

Thanks for the replies - I will get started getting a few things. We move in in a month.
It is a small property of 24 acres - about 2.5km of fencing, all tree lined with mature gums.

Have fun with it I wish i was close to my block passed ballarat I havnt gone this year yet....
If you don't have a series for the block get yourself a cheap quad or 4x4.
It's good not having to use your daily for the farm work!

Originally Posted by LRJim

Have fun with it I wish i was close to my block passed ballarat I havnt gone this year yet....
If you don't have a series for the block get yourself a cheap quad or 4x4.
It's good not having to use your daily for the farm work!

Don't get a quad. Walk. Its only 24 acres and walking will keep you fitter, its less noisy, you wont end up compacting your soil, walking is safer. My wife and I walk every where. It takes longer but gee it keeps us fit.

Mike

Originally Posted by speleomike

Don't get a quad. Walk. Its only 24 acres and walking will keep you fitter, its less noisy, you wont end up compacting your soil, walking is safer. My wife and I walk every where. It takes longer but gee it keeps us fit.

Mike

If all you do is walk no worries but If your carting a chainsaw, fuel, wire, posts, and the rest? I take it you have neighbours that give you the poops?