Relating to Farm Animals

Farm gates are an integral part of any farm fence. A good gate securely keeps the livestock in the proper pasture but allows easy access for the farmer and equipment. An economical farm gate...

Many animal owners cringe at the thought of high-tensile wire because they have heard stories or have direct experience with cows pushing through a grounded fence, horses getting cut on wire, or...

Electric fences are economical and effective, but they do require some maintenance. There are two lights on a fence charger--one represents the outgoing current and lets you know the charger is on...

Before you wash and card shorn sheep, alpaca or llama fleece for spinning yarn, you need to skirt them. Skirting removes a lot of the inferior material from fleeces, including short cuts of fiber...

Fence posts should be installed to coincide with the purpose and durability desired of the fence. A temporary fence to discourage people from going through a construction site will not need to be...

Raising chickens has been an important part of human society for centuries. Prized for their meat, eggs and feathers, chickens remain a popular commodity for farmers around the world. Chickens are...

The purpose of an electric fence paddock is to construct a fence that is reasonably durable and one that your animals learn to respect. The heart of every electric fence is the energizer, which...

You will work very hard raising your chickens, and you cannot afford to have them escaping your property, getting stolen or eaten by predators. A chicken fence must enclose the entire boundary...

Polytape fencing with fiberglass poles provide an affordable, temporary fencing option that will contain many species of livestock. Polytape fences provide a psychological barrier rather than a...

Cattle panels are among the most versatile pieces of equipment today's rancher can own. They are extremely useful, easy to move, simple to store, and a cinch to assemble. Cattle panels can be used...

Electric fences have been used for enforcing borders, preventing intrusion in high-security areas, and for containing livestock and wildlife. Electric fences are designed to discharge electric...

Keeping chickens requires an enclosure that is secure from predators and allows plenty of fresh air and sunlight for the birds. Wood and wire mesh comprise the basic components of most chicken...

Electric fences are a popular containment system for farm animals because they can be erected quickly with much less effort than traditional wood post or frame fences and cover a lot of ground for...

Learn how to install a cattle fence to keep your cows safe within a designated area. Installing a cattle fence can also be used to keep unwanted livestock away from your property.

Rabbit's are cute little animals that come in a variety of sizes and colors. They need a good sturdy comfortable rabbit cage for shelter and to put their food and water into.

You have acquired a place to keep your horse but it is not fenced. Now what? There are many types of fences, but not all of them are safe for horses, or horse-proof. If you have never built a...

Fencing is an absolute necessity when you own livestock. What type of fence you need and how to install it will vary with the animals you own and the abuse it will have to endure. Practicality...

Chicken wire, rabbit wire and poultry netting are all common names for the fine, bendable wire with hexagonal gaps popular for fencing, reinforcing stucco, building animal cages or creating parade...

Hi, We live in the country, and have visits at night from the coyotes. I am going to tell you of some of the methods that we use.

Raising llamas is one of the fastest growing agriculture areas in the country. People from all walks of life are finding that these beautiful creatures are a great source of extra income. Building...