Hog wire, Field fence
1 or 2 strands of barbed or barbless wire of 12.5 gauge or a Hot Wire (smooth) usually 14 gauge can be added to the top of your fence for extra security for your animals.
The Line posts are usually a T post spaced 12-13 feet apart these can be T-125 or a heavy T-133, they come in red or green with white tops and are driven into the ground with a t-post pounder.
Valley Fence LLC uses field fence stretcher to make sure the wire is nice and tight.
For corners and ends we use 2 3/8 inch galvanized tube with angle braces concreted with a thrust block to prevent pull over.
47 inch filed fence wire installation with a cleared path on level soft farm ground is the most affordable option.
Large 6 ft. tall entry gate with galvanized panel filled and fencing on sides of gate, this is a 6 5/8 inch post.
Woven wire
A closely-spaced woven wire such as this "no climb" fence has a lower risk of animals becoming entrapped and injured Barbed wire cannot effectively contain pigs, sheep, or goats.
Where these animals are to be fenced, woven wire is used instead, often with one or several strands of barbed wire at the top.
Woven wire with large squares is also dangerous for horses as they can put a foot through the wide squares and then become tangled in the fence.
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No climb wire
Available in 4 ft. the ground has to be level for this to look nice.
Multi-Use Woven Field Fence Red Brand is a popular choice.
Gate posts
Gate posts are generally 2 7/8 inch for walk gates and 4 inch to 6 5/8 inch for real large and heavy gates up to 14 ft.
A 12 ft. custom galvanized gate requires a 4 inch steel gate post with bull dog hinges and a galvanized lockable latch.
A 14 ft. to 16 ft. custom galvanized gate requires a 6 5/8 inch gate post with bull dog hinges and a galvanized lockable latch.
Field fence works great for keeping pets, animals, dogs, in or out.
field fence is available in wire 12.5 gauge galvanized with a variety of heights ranging from 32 inch, 39 inch to 47 inch.
Horses and ponies are safer kept inside woven wire fence with squares of smaller dimensions, such as "no climb" fence with squares that are approximately two inches by four inches.
47 inch field fence with 1 wire in the middle and 1 barbless wire on top
A plastic T-post cap for protection of your animals is also an option for you fence.
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