Whether raising chickens on a farm or cattle on a ranch, farmers want to protect their investments while keeping them happy and safe. When it comes to making the right fencing choices, it really all comes down to scale.
Let’s start with the different types of fencing used on a farm. Here, the animals are smaller, but they still create some unique challenges.
Goats, for example, are climbers and escape artists. Their ability to find routes over or under their fences means they need a taller fence – at least four feet – and one that goes all the way to the ground. Wire mesh is a good option for both goats and sheep as it contains them safely while preventing predators from entering their pens.
Pigs are known for their intelligence, and their weight adds to the challenge. They will find a weak spot in a fence and prod at it with their noses until they create an exit. Many times electrified wire is recommended for pigs because after they receive a shock they won’t soon go back to that spot. Pigs also like to chew, so a heavy-gauge wire is essential.
