Livestock & Farm Fencing: Choosing the Right One

Livestock Fencing vs Crop Protection

Fencing for livestock isn’t always the same as fencing to protect crops. Larger animals like horses and deer are excellent jumpers, requiring taller, stronger fences. Meanwhile, rabbits and badgers are skilled burrowers, meaning a secure fence needs a solid foundation to keep them out. Planning your fencing carefully ensures it does the job effectively.

Types of Agriculture Wire

Agriculture wire comes in many forms to protect crops and contain livestock. Our options include:

• Stock fencing
• Equestrian fencing / Wire fencing for horses
• Deer wire fencing
• Rabbit wire fencing
• Pheasant wire fencing
• Chicken wire
• Badger netting

Let’s take a closer look at each type and the situations they’re best suited for.

Stock Fencing

Stock fencing is a versatile, durable solution for farmers, landowners, and rural property managers. Made from high-tensile galvanised steel, it withstands livestock pressure, resists corrosion, and requires minimal maintenance.

Its woven mesh design is strong yet flexible, contouring to uneven ground and absorbing impact. Available in multiple heights and mesh sizes, stock fencing is suitable for all types of livestock, from sheep and cattle to horses. It can be installed using timber, steel, or recycled plastic posts, making it ideal for paddocks, farm boundaries, crop protection, and wildlife management.

Equestrian Fencing

Wire fencing for horses combines strength with safety. Designed to prevent hoof entrapment and reduce injury risk, this high-tensile woven mesh fencing provides secure paddocks and grazing areas.

Made from galvanised steel and compliant with British Standards, it resists weathering and retains tension without sagging. Equestrian fencing offers excellent visibility, airflow, and reduced maintenance thanks to fewer support posts, perfect for riding areas, shared livestock fields, and rural estates.

Deer Wire Fencing

AntlerGuard® deer fencing protects farmland, woodland, estates, and conservation areas from deer and other wildlife. The high-tensile galvanised steel combines strength and flexibility, while corrosion-resistant coatings ensure all-weather durability.

Taller fence profiles and narrow vertical spacing prevent deer from jumping or pushing through. Compatible with UC4 tanalised or creosote-treated timber posts, this fencing provides a secure, low-maintenance solution for crops, paddocks, forestry projects, and rural estates.

Rabbit Wire Fencing

Rabbit wire fencing is a practical, durable, and humane way to protect gardens, crops, and conservation areas from rabbits and small pests.

Graduated mesh prevents burrowing at the base while allowing ventilation and visibility at the top. Lightweight, low-maintenance, and easy to install, it’s perfect for safeguarding crops, young trees, property boundaries, and domestic rabbits.

Pheasant Wire Fencing

AgriHex® pheasant wire fencing delivers a secure, durable solution for game birds like pheasants and partridges. The flexible hexagonal mesh offers strength, impact resistance, and excellent visibility while adapting to uneven terrain.

Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s ideal for pens, aviaries, woodland areas, conservation sites, and ornamental gardens, ensuring safe enclosures and long-lasting performance.

Chicken Wire

Chicken wire is a versatile fencing option for poultry, crops, and small animals. Hot-dipped galvanised steel resists rust and corrosion, while hexagonal mesh keeps animals secure without trapping heads or limbs.

Available in 900mm and 1200mm rolls, it’s perfect for poultry enclosures, garden protection, orchard security, and temporary barriers—offering a practical, cost-effective fencing solution.

Badger Netting

Badger fencing protects land, livestock, and crops from burrowing wildlife. High-tensile wire mesh resists digging and climbing while remaining humane.

Installed with a 30 cm buried depth and 103 cm total height, it creates a secure perimeter without harming animals. Lightweight and requiring fewer posts than mild steel alternatives, it’s easy to handle, install, and store for farms, estates, and rural properties.

Timber Posts

Timber posts keep agricultural wire secure and maintain its tensile strength. First Fence offers a range of durable, treated timber posts for all types of fencing projects.

Available in multiple sizes with UC4 tanalised or creosote finishes, posts include intermediate, corner, and end strainer kits. Crafted from slow-grown Baltic timber, they resist rot, insects, and fungal damage, providing long-lasting support for livestock fencing, equestrian enclosures, farm boundaries, and crop protection.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need to discuss your rural fencing needs further, please contact us. Our friendly sales team are available by phone on 01283 512 111, email at sales@firstfence.co.uk, or connect via our live chat.