Multiple access throughout the perimeter enable movement from one field to another.

Setting up Paddock Fencing for Rotational Grazing

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I’m currently setting up fencing to delineate the pastures for both ducks and chickens. The idea behind having this permanent grazing areas fenced in is to have better control over the movement of animals. The pastures are connected to the coop as a paddock system to rotate the animals from fields to fields as they free range.

These grazing fields serve as food source for the animals. When the area is almost bald from all the scratching, pecking and poking around, I will switch the animals to another field to allow the former field to rest.

Fastened to Y12 steel bars with just wires.
Fastened to Y12 steel bars with just wires.
Subject to wear and tear. These weak points invite curious dogs to explore.
Subject to wear and tear. These weak points invite curious dogs to explore.
The old way of doing it.
The old way of doing it.
The chainlink fence is bolted with a clip.
The chainlink fence is bolted with a clip.
For access, the door posts are angled in such a way where the "C" shape of each post faces each other to "clamp" and hold the doors in place. I will be using used metal door panels raised off the ground with bricks.
For access, the door posts are angled in such a way where the “C” shape of each post faces each other to “clamp” and hold the doors in place. I will be using used metal door panels raised off the ground with bricks.
Fence are put up about 1-2 feet away from the slope edge to facilitate movement and maintenance if need be.
Fence are put up about 1-2 feet away from the slope edge to facilitate movement and maintenance if need be.
The c-channel posts are simply hammered about 1 feet into the ground.
The c-channel posts are simply hammered about 1 feet into the ground.
Each c-channel posts about 6+ feet length and the PVC chainlink at 5 feet height.
Each c-channel posts about 6+ feet length and the PVC chainlink at 5 feet height.

Previously I was using nursery netting fastened to Y12 steel bars. It was cheap and fast but doesn’t last. When the wind blows, the entire fence catches the wind like a sail and bend downwards, bringing with it the steel bars. PVC chainlink with c-channel posts cost more but will last a lifetime.

In the end, I would have about 3 fields for ducks and 7 fields for chickens.

Setting up Paddock Fencing for Rotational Grazing

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