Rabbit Fencing Flashcards
Needed materials and tools
31mm Wire mesh netting
T posts
Tape measure
Post driver
Cable ties
Pegs
Spirit level
String
Tensioning wire
Piler
Spade
Cement
Step 1
Mark area with a straight line at each end between the two posts for the fence
Step 2
Measure post distance-indicate the post locations 2-3m apart using a tape measure.
Step 3
Instal end posts- by using post driver drive the end posts 50cm into the ground.
Step 4
Check for same height- secure a piece of string between the end posts, then use a tape measure to verify that they have been installed at the same height.
Step 5
Check for straightness with spirit level
Step 6 optional
Set in concrete
Step 7
Install middle posts and repeat steps 3-5. For more stability secure middle posts with concrete
Step 8 optional
Install tension wire- when using a light weight mesh, you may want to attach a tension wire between the end posts to prevent any potential sagging. Wrap the tension wire around the end posts hole and use a piper to secure it by twisting the wires end.
Step 9
Dig a trench along your fence line for the netting at a depth of 30cm.
Step 10
Secure mesh to end posts, fasten the mesh to the end posts with cable ties that can be threaded through the pre-drilled holes in the post.
Step 11
Bend the mesh at a 90degree angel to form a 15cm lip. This extension will cover the trench’s bottom on the outside of your fence.
Step 12
Pull the mesh tight and then fasten it to the second post using cable ties. Repeat untill you reach the end posts.
Step 13 optional
Secure the tension wire, in case you have installed a tension wire, use cable ties to secure the mesh to it, leaving about 30-45cm between each tie.
Step 14
Secure the flap, use pegs to secure the flap to the ground. Staple it at the 90-degree angle and also at the outer edge of the lip, repeating this every 60 cm.
Step 15
Cover the trench by adding a layer of 5cm soil or mulch over it.
