How To Install Top Wires on Sheep Fence

Tying fence wire to steel posts (star pickets) the wrong way can weaken your fence and cost you years of durability. In this video, I show you the BEST method to attach plain wires above 900mm mesh for sheep and goat fencing – and why running wires through posts is a big mistake. You’ll also learn how to make your own fence twitching tool from scrap steel instead of buying one, saving money while improving your fence building skills. 💡 Stronger fence. Smarter build. Cheaper tools. 👉 Subscribe for practical farm hacks:    / @farmlearningwithtimthompson   📌 Follow for more practical farming tips: 🌐 Website: timthompson.ag 📲 Instagram: @farm_learning Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon   / timthompsonmedia   Facebook   / timthompsonmedia   Instagram   / timthompson.ag   Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel    / @farmlearningtim   #FencingTips #FarmDIY #SheepFencing #GoatFencing #StarPickets My Channel    / @farmlearningtim   00:00 Why 900mm mesh isn’t enough for sheep & goats 00:18 Adding top wires above mesh fencing 00:54 Two schools of thought on wire tying 01:15 Why running wire through posts is a mistake 02:01 Best method – tying wire after straining 02:09 How to use a fence twitching tool 03:27 Step-by-step: securing wire neatly to posts 04:02 Quick tip – cutting tie wire in advance 04:47 Bonus – making your own twitching tool 05:43 Heating and bending steel for the tool 05:49 Finished DIY twitcher (save money fast!) 06:03 Wrap-up & subscribe for more fencing hacks