Online timer for 6 minutes
Keep your eyes on the rails and mesh while the 6 minutes run, checking a small sheep pen for loose wire, shifted posts, and gaps near the gate. Work around the enclosure steadily rather than looking back at the screen; the alert marks the point to stop and review anything that may need a closer inspection.
A pen on a steep paddock or rain-softened ground may take longer to check than one on firm, level land. The interval can be changed on the page before starting, so it can match the enclosure’s size and the conditions underfoot while leaving your attention on the fence and any sheep nearby.
If the same pen needs another pass, restart the interval only after returning to a clear reference point such as the gate latch. Cover the opposite direction on the second round, paying particular attention to corners, joins, and places where stock have rubbed against the mesh. This reduces the chance of repeating one section while missing another.
Common questions
What could make this interval too short for checking a small sheep pen?
Wet ground, a sloping paddock, dense grass around the lower mesh, or sheep crowding the fence can slow the check. Extend the interval rather than rushing past sections that are harder to see.
What if the pen check finishes before the set interval ends?
Use the remaining time to revisit the gate, corners, and any repaired section. If another full check is needed straight away, return to the gate before restarting so the second pass has a clear beginning.
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