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Can Raccoons Climb Wire Fences?

Raccoons are among the least endangered animal species globally. According to data, there are about 5 to 10 million raccoons in North America, with the number rising. Therefore, it is…


How Often Do You Need to Replace Fence Posts?

Fences are built to last. Typically, a well-installed and maintained metal fence can last almost fifty years. Wooden fences, which are more susceptible to various elements such as weather, can…


Fence Liability: Escaped Animals

Fencing does more than just partition the farm. Good fencing is attributed to fewer livestock-vehicle accidents, which can be rampant on public roads crossing farmlands. Most states implement laws that…


New Fence Installation: Cost Breakdown

Installing a fence is a necessary expense. Fences help provide security, contain livestock on a farm, and partition various areas within your land. However, installing one can be a costly…


How to Build a Coyote-Proof Fence

Coyotes and human beings have been clashing for generations. Besides hunting them for sport or fur, people have also often killed coyotes because of their predation on domestic animals. However,…


Tending to Your Cows: What Does it Mean When They Moo?

Cows are herd animals with very complex social structures. They interact socially through various means, the most common being mooing. A cow’s moo holds much information based on various scientific…


How to Determine the Temperament of Your Horses

Getting another horse exactly like yours is going to be difficult. Just like humans have individual and distinctive characteristics and personalities, horses also exhibit unique traits with endearing habits and…


12.5 Gauge Barbed Wire vs. 14 Gauge Barbed Wire: Features & Benefits of Each

Barbed wire is a simple and cost-effective livestock fencing solution. But what many farmers may not realize is that not all barbed wire is equal. A quick trip to the…


Best Fencing to Keep Wild Hogs Out

From east to west, the Southern United States is home to wild hogs that disrupt and destruct ranching operations. These invasive animals aren’t predators, but they are a nuisance. Hogs…


Post Installation: The Foundation of all Wire Fence Construction

A good fence offers a strong, durable perimeter designed to safely contain and protect livestock. With a variety of fencing options on the market, you can choose the material that…