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planted new trees or grown a dwarf variety they must be completely protected using a strong fence because the sheep will eat the trees! Even with established trees sheep can display goat-like habits standing on their hind legs nibbling away at branches and leaves. If you leave the sheep in an orchard for a long period, they will start to chew on the bark of the trunks and this can do a lot of damage. If you are using the paddock system in your orchard then this won't be a problem.
Tree protection:
Wrap the trunks with several layers of chicken wire or a single layer of rabbit wire. Baling twine or wire can be used to secure these temporary protective cages. Do not make the mistake of making them permanent attachments because this will damage the tree. Should you opt for a more permanent protection then use three T posts formed in a triangle about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the trunk and make a fence out of wire mesh around the trees – these fences are durable.
Tree protection:
Wrap the trunks with several layers of chicken wire or a single layer of rabbit wire. Baling twine or wire can be used to secure these temporary protective cages. Do not make the mistake of making them permanent attachments because this will damage the tree. Should you opt for a more permanent protection then use three T posts formed in a triangle about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the trunk and make a fence out of wire mesh around the trees – these fences are durable.