Around the farm, wire fencing comes in many different forms. Welded wire, woven wire, barbed wire, and electric wire each have their uses. Choosing the right fencing material depends on a variety of factors, like the purpose of the fence or the type of animal it contains. If you’re planning to put up a new fence, all the options can be overwhelming. Here’s a quick guide that will help you compare the options and make an informed decision.
Goats are often full of fun and personality. They’re one kind of livestock that tends to blur the lines between friendly pets and farm animals. It’s their playful personality that often makes containing these animals a little more challenging. While many farmers prefer field fencing, adding electric wire can provide a cost-effective, flexible fencing option that keeps predators out and goats in.
Woven wire field fences are generally the most durable option for most uses on the farm, including goats. The only problem is that goats can really put them to the test with climbing, pushing, and jumping. Adding an electric fence to the mix helps enforce respect for your fence boundaries, among many other benefits. Let’s take a closer look at why you should consider adding electric wire to your goat fence.
Dogs and farms just sort of go together like peanut butter and jelly. In fact, a good farm dog can be an invaluable tool to a farmer who needs help keeping an eye on the livestock or protecting acres of property. Still, it takes time to train a dog. That’s why many dog owners opt for the safety of confinement by using a fenced area for the dogs.
Well over one-third of all US families own at least one dog. Pet ownership is estimated at 38.4% for dogs and roughly 67% for all pets. That leaves a lot of families looking for a safe way to give their canines a little room to roam. A good dog fence is often the solution because it considers the needs of the animal and is constructed at an appropriate height using durable, safe materials. Let’s take a closer look at what that means.
Larger livestock require a lot of space. A good-sized cattle pasture can be at least 20 acres and often two or three times that size. All that space means that farmers need a cost-effective, durable fencing option. Field fence, or woven-wire fence, offers both. The catch is that this fencing needs to be stretched and tensioned correctly to work well and maximize longevity.
A properly installed and stretched field fence can last for up to 25 years. But it can be a little tricky to get the tension just right. Let’s take a look at how to stretch a field fence with a step-by-step guide.
Horses are an imperfect combination of majestic beauty, large size, and an easily triggered flight response. Despite their size and strength, horses are prey animals driven to spook easily and run fast. These combinations don’t pair well with the pasture fencing materials designed to keep them contained and safe.
It’s the plight of every horse owner–how to keep their animals safe from the fencing that protects them from the world around them. You won’t be able to train the prey animal instincts out of them, but you can take steps like adding visibility to your fence line and choosing the right fencing materials to protect your animals.
Gone are the days when cattle farmers settled on stringing up barbed wire to mark off their pastures. These days, a new era of wire fencing is striking the perfect balance between durability, safety, and aesthetics. Modern wire fencing options include woven, welded, and mesh wire panels in different gauges for different animal sizes.
Wire fencing is as versatile as it is economical. It can be electrified to intensify boundaries–keeping livestock in or predators out. Wire fencing comes in many different sizes, from large enough to protect a pasture full of cattle to small enough for backyard chickens. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of using wire fencing.
If you’re new to agricultural fencing, it’s possible that you’ve never heard the term “T-post” before. But, t-posts are a very important part of fencing for livestock, crops, and more.
A t-post is a metal post with an anchor built into the bottom. This anchor keeps the post buried securely in the ground so it can support wire fencing and keep the fence taught along the fence line.
T-posts are very popular, as they are affordable and very effective. However, they are only effective if you choose the right size for your fencing project.
When it comes to caring for your horse, safety and security should be your number one priority. But what’s the best way to accomplish this goal while keeping it affordable? There are so many options for equine enclosures that selecting the right one for your property could feel overwhelming. Start by considering these key questions to help guide you to the right solution for your property.
Goats are notorious escape artists, maybe more so than any other farm animal. They are naturally inquisitive and mischievous animals and will try to remove, climb over or get around any obstacle in the way. Their determination to push boundaries makes protecting goats a huge challenge. A secure enclosure is essential in order to keep them safe from themselves as well as from predators.
The relationship with our canine friends is unique and complex. It seems the more we express affection and demonstrate care, the greater the bond. Domesticated dogs have come to rely on their human families for food, socialization and protection. When we provide these essential elements, our reward is unconditional love and loyal companionship.