Posted: Sat Nov 24, 18 8:01 pm Post subject: Cattle (Livestock) Panels
I have been looking into 'training' squash.
(One Man and His Pumpkin anyone?)
US bases sites recommend 'Cattle Panels' suggested as 16 x 4 feet
Defined as
Livestock panels are a heavy gauge galvanized welded wire fencing material. They are also commonly called "cattle","hog", or “sheep” panels. They are almost a must have on any new farm or homestead.
But I cant find anything like this from a UK based supplier - ideally near Frome
You could try crowd control fencing panels. They have weldmesh inners and a stout frame outer. We use them for deer fencing, but the 6' high ones. Think you can get them about 4' high. Try looking on the internet for local suppliers.
Slim
Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 6612 Location: New England (In the US of A)
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 18 5:34 pm Post subject:
Cattle panel has become very popular for low cost poly tunnels as well
You can also buy the stuff in rolls as deer fence in various grades. The advantage with panels is that they are easier if you want to remove it and put it somewhere else, which is what we do in the woods. I think the stuff we use looks rather like the horse panels.
It looks to me as though they are 'flexible' wire fencing panels, BUT unlike weldmesh or similar are 'edged' so wont take your eyes out in the dark..........
if cutting from a roll you can choose spikes or smooth by picking a side of the "box" to locate the bolt croppers.
wildcard suggestion .have you considered scaff netting and posts with a rather posh string arrangement? wire ropes are ace if tensioned to good anchors
if i understand the purpose does it really need a metal bed frame if a "hammock" will do the job ?
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