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Kermit

08-01-2001 17:29:19




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I need to rebuild the fence around a round bale storage lot. I've had a 4 barb wire fence for years, but the cattle have over time just gradually tore it up and the corner posts have rotted. I trying to decide whether to use an electric fence or build another barb wire fence. I have a solar charger that just needs a replacement battery. I'd appreciate opinions on which type of fence you'd use and why. Also if using electric fence would you use wire or the new nylon tape or string? Thanks.

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Bill Smtih

08-26-2001 13:22:12




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 Re: Fence question. in reply to Kermit, 08-01-2001 17:29:19  
Did you post this same thing in here awhile back? I remember reading an identicle post and responding to it. If so did you not like the information you received ( there was like 15 re posts that accumulated on that earlier post) or did you not make it back in to review the follow ups? I would build a new barb wire fence. Use hedge posts or equivalent becuase they don't rot off as fast and will generally last a life time. Use them for your corners and brace posts and one about every 4th or 5th post in the line. Always put on atleast 5 wires. 4 wires are either spaced wrong or to low. Cattle will reach through or over on a 4 wire fence. I run cattle year round and through 4 seasons and so I know all about fence and cattle getting out. I only recommend electric fence for temporary use. If using one I would recommend using wire instead of tape. I don't recommend putting all your hay in one place. Lightning, electric fences, a careless smoker, an arsonist, children playing, or a fire bug could get a fire going and then you would lose all your hay. Put hay in multiple places and you won't lose it all if a fire should happen to start.

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Frank

08-02-2001 18:39:19




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 Re: Fence question. in reply to Kermit, 08-01-2001 17:29:19  
I'd go with the electric fence. Remember the electric fence is only as good as the ground rods. A rusty rebar won't cut it. Use three copper or galvanized rods about 10 feet apart I would stay way from the plastic stuff. Wire it the only way to go. Hope this helps



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paul

08-02-2001 00:40:53




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 Re: Fence question. in reply to Kermit, 08-01-2001 17:29:19  
My cattle go through about any fence that isn't electric in about a week. So for me, electric. Wire. Actually, around here we use barb wire for the electric one.

Tape is great if you are doing temp fencing, but real wire lasts a whole lot longer. I've has some problems with the cattle not seeing the string, and the cheaper stuff breaks the thin wires.

--->Paul



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