Square Panel Fencing

However, barbed wire is difficult to work with—inevitably tearing up pants, gloves and skin if it has half the chance. Avoid low-end energizers, as they run a continuous charge, or a long charge, either of which can harm animals or start fires.

A strand of non-tensile electric-wire fencing is often used more effectively in conjunction with other fence types: on the top of the inside of a fence to keep livestock from leaning on the fence or reaching over the fence, on the bottom of the inside...

They are typically very long to facilitate traffic of all kinds, from people to large vehicles, and while they're similar in appearance to livestock gates, they often have additional cross-braces to further strengthen the gate.

Let us know which tools you like to have on hand! Some farm projects are simple, but fixing fences is rarely one of them. A Lot Of Drill Bits Remember that summer when you accidentally bought square-head screws instead of your usual star-head screws?

With something to munch on, your livestock will be much less tempted to go chew on your fence instead. It might sound silly, but making sure that your animals have something to do can go a long way toward protecting your fences from damage.

Or maybe your cows decided it was entertaining to chew fence posts during a long winter. There are multiple reasons your farm's fence posts can break down, but one thing is clear: You'll eventually need to replace them.

The idea here is that if an animal attempts to lean on or push through a fence, they will likely touch both a positive and negative line at the same time and receive a shock this way, regardless of how well the fence is grounded.

As a result, barbed-wire fences have fallen out of popularity and have been replaced by safer alternatives , but many of the old fences are still with us today. The tool of choice for cutting the wires is, not surprisingly, a pair of sturdy wire cutters...

Being a person that thrives on routine, I was initially reluctant to change plans, but the time-saving potential that the hydraulic lift offered was appealing, and we decided to give it a try.

Depending on the individual fencing project, you may discover many more ways that ATVs can ease and speed up the process—an ATV with a three-point hitch could help pull a damaged fence post out of the ground—but in any case, once you start using an...

The rubber or plastic hose will adequately insulate the wire where it travels along the gate, to prevent any shorts or shocks. When it's closed, and the metal handle is folded back over the top of the gate post, it can be secured with a pin in a raised...

This is hardly the only time that I've fashioned simple tools from trees and similar items. Whether you realize it or not, there are useful materials all around us in nature that can be quickly put to use with a little bit of innovative DIY thinking.

It sure has been cold lately! On my farm, all unnecessary tasks have ground to a halt because of temperatures hovering around 0 degrees F and colder. Eventually, the vines will curl their tendrils around the wires and be able to support themselves, but...

Here's why you should have a level in your toolbox. But even the most basic one can be a big help. As an example, I frequently use a level when working on fencing projects, such as replacing worn-out fence posts or building a new fence line .

Be sure to choose a gate that is wide enough not only for horses, but also for machines. Step 2 Once you've designed the layout of the pasture, installing the posts comes next. Falling in between electric and board fences in terms of cost, mesh wire is...

Hardware Cloth Without a doubt, hardware cloth is the Lamborghini of poultry fencing, and its price tag reflects as much. It's easy to use the metal posts mentioned above to secure hog fencing, but it also looks nice using natural wood posts.

That's why it can be wise to use T-posts to mark the locations of such hidden obstacles, providing a clear visual reminder of the objects' whereabouts so you don't have to worry about hitting them and damaging your machines.

If you see something you need, compare the price to what you saw at the farm supply store—if there are meaningful savings and the item appears to be in good shape, it might be worth investigating.

Experimenting with several pieces of right-angle steel strap I had picked up for reinforcing corners, I found I could screw them loosely to the ridgepole. My plan was to secure the panels with a latch, magnets or some other system at the ridgepole.

You might get hooked. With the leasing program, companies generally pay for installation of the solar panels, and with the combination of your monthly lease fee and power bill, your bill will usually cost less than in non-solar days.

Space one staple about every 8 to 12 inches. If you're anything like me, you'll perfect your technique just about the time you put the last staples in the last post. As long as you can tug on the fence and the staple holds it in place, call it good.

The panel formed to advise state agencies on sustainable agriculture. One member is appointed by the Secretary of the state Natural Resources Agency to represent resource management.

If you've planted running bamboo, however, you have another step to complete. Keep weeds away from young plants to reduce competition. You can move the plants a bit closer together for a faster fence, but be sure you don't crowd your plants.

Woven wattle fences are found in archaeological evidence in Neolithic settlements: If our ancestors from over 10,000 years ago could figure out this simple technique, it should be a no-brainer for the average urban farmer.

Do you have some fence lines on your property that need some beautification and you are not quite sure what to do with them? The shrub roses do not need the fence for actual support but rather their strong canes grow up along it and out from it to make...

Sometimes this is as much a deterrent as the fence since they don't know what goodies might be on the other side. By stripping the bark from the trunk which can damage the health of the plants.

Goats and sheep are smart! Then she rakes it up while muttering about “expensive, perfectly clean hay,” and she gives it to the horses, who scarf it down. The panel holds the hay firmly in place, so we can't fling it around and wastes it.