Stretch Woven Wire Fence by Yourself – Tips & Tricks

Stretching woven wire sheep and goat fence by yourself isn’t as difficult as it sounds, especially if you use these few tips and tricks to make it a little easier. I installed this fence by myself in a few hours using only basic tools and, as you can tell from the video, I’m incredibly happy with the results.

Handling the fence without a tractor, ATV, or some other piece of equipment is probably the hardest part. A 330ft roll of fence weights nearly 200lbs so you might find it necessary to get a little creative; I used a steel pole to gain a little leverage so I could get the fence oriented in the right direction.

Once you’re ready to begin twisting wire around your posts you may find it difficult to keep the fence the right distance off the ground. Bungee straps work great as an extra set of hands to hold materials where you need them. Keep one or two nearby at all times as they come in handy throughout the entire process.

A little wire-tying tool is very helpful in wrapping that wire tightly. You can find these at your local farm store or from online retailers. Keep a sturdy pair of pliers in your pocket, too, as you’ll definitely need them at some point.

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For stretching that fence tight I use a come-along and a stretcher bar. I made my stretcher bar from 2x4s and bolts. It likely doesn’t work as well as commercially made models but it was much less expensive and it got the job done once again, albeit with a slight hiccup that I fixed off-camera.

Public service announcement: don’t skimp out on your H-brace assemblies. They are under a lot of tension and you don’t want them to give out. Bury those posts deep and use a stout horizontal member; you’ll thank yourself later.

I use a scrap 4x4 as a spacer to keep the fence 3.5 to 4 inches off the ground. This distance keeps the fence from rusting, allows me to weed-eat under the fence, and will give me enough space to run a strand of barbed wire if I find it necessary to do so later on down the road.

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