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Hi all

 

I'm looking at fencing off a corner of paddock with horses on the other side. I'd like to use SC so it'll last, but a fencing chap wondered if the horses would chew the SC posts? He knows they won't eat creosoted posts, but I'm not convinced modern creosote will last as long as SC. There will be a single strand of barbed wire along the top, but I imagine if horses want to chew the posts they'll find a way! Do horses find SC tasty?

 

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Thanks all.

 

Not my horses so I won't be giving them salt licks or anything, nor do I want to put an electric wire out - minimal cost! Sounds like I might have to go for creosote posts after all. No choice in the quality, but supplier did say they were grade 1, so hopefully they'll still last 10 years plus.

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The several fence contractors I've asked have generally been keen on creosote, and mentioned difficulties getting SC or any other wood. Not sure if this is because it's difficult for them to get, or they just want to stick to suppliers and products they know...

 

Hadn't really considered larch, I wanted SC as it lasts really well. But I think larch is also pretty good...

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If its for stock fencing, then I wouldnt worry, the odd persistent biter might make an impression on one or two posts, which could put something on (a dab of creosote or cribbox you can get from the equine shop) Chestnut rails are more of a problem because they can get a bite on them and tear a bit off, they are more palatable when freshly split but you can paint a bit of jollop on.

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