Parts of Farm Fences

What is this?

• Angle post

• Strainer post

• Post and rail fence

• Netting fence

What type of fence is this?

• Netting

• Post and Rail

• Electric

• Post and Wire (with battens)

What type of Fence is this?

• 8 Wire

• Netting

• Post and Rail

• 8 Wire (battens)

What is this?

• Angle Post

• Batten

• Strainer

• Box Assembly

What is the process called where nails and wired are coated in Zinc to stop them from rusting

• vaccination

• high tensile

• galvanisation

• pre-fabricated

What is one thing NOT required of you by law to keep yourself safe as a worker?

• follow instructions

• Wear the PPE provided

• Make sure machinery is in good working order

• Report hazards to your emloyer

What is the main job of the strainer post

• To look nice

• To keep stock out

• to stop the strain of the fence from pulling it over

• to enable the fence to change direction

What type of stock might we build a post, wire and batten fence for?

• Cows

• Deer

• Horses

• Sheep

A deer fence is usually taller than normal fences.

• True

• False

When lifting a post you should...

• lift from one end, bend your knees and keep your back straight

• Ask someone to help you if it's really heavy

• Be careful to not drop it on your toes

• All of the above