The discussion revolves around the expected jumping ability of sheep when faced with a steep upward slope, specifically in the context of constructing a barrier to keep them off a property. Participants explore the implications of slope on jumping height, the effectiveness of different barrier designs, and the practical considerations of using natural materials.
Participants do not reach a consensus on how much lower a sheep would be expected to jump on a slope, with multiple competing views on the effectiveness of various barrier designs and the factors influencing sheep behavior.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions made about sheep behavior, the definitions of slope measurements, and the complexity of predicting jumping ability based on various factors.
Would something like a scarecrow (fake wolf) prevent sheep from entering an area? Or would they figure out quickly it's fake, if it doesn't move?Baluncore said:Chickens are more stupid than sheep.
Inhead costs: Sanity!DaveC426913 said:Note to self: Million dollar business idea. Grooming and boarding services for imaginary sheepdogs. Overhead costs: zero!
A Haha would tend to take care of that. I expect they are cleverer than I used to think - but they have those whacky eyes . . . . . .Baluncore said:Sheep can, without trying, easily do 3 metres in the long jump.
Yes, the gradient makes a lot of difference. The point of a Haha or even a shallower structure would mean this effect would be greater, preventing the animal from getting up speed (kinetic energy), to help it. Fact is that the haha is a tried and tested system which has other advantages in that sheep can't spend time damaging a fence when they can't lean on it to feed through it. The fence would be well supported by the top part of the bank.DaveC426913 said:A 1:100 slope would be a lot easier to scale than a 2:1 slope.