Gathering Alleyway

The wood fence of the alleyway approach to the squeeze tub for working the sheep was rotting out and needed replacement. 

The vertical slats and horizontal rails are oak sawn up with our sawmill.  Not treated, but lasted about seven years. 

The most rot occurred where the planks attached to the rails, where moisture would stay.  No surprise, really. 

We replaced with galvanized livestock wire panels,  should last longer.   Also trimmed up the crepe myrtle bushes.  Here, Jeffrey and Jackie are bringing up a group of sheep to be checked.