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Making an excellent portable fencing system
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Intensively managed grazing of pastures can greatly improve the land’s yield and quality. The basic idea is to concentrate the animals in a small enough area so they will harvest everything quickly, even the less tasty growth. Then move the animals to other small areas and let the eaten areas replenish without animal disturbance. After waiting for the proper maturity of the desired plants, the area is grazed again. Organic fertilizer (manure) is evenly distributed with no effort. Higher gains come from the pasture because the plants have time to recover and animals can be fed better. The need for...
Choosing an Electric Fence Energizer
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An undersized electric fence energizer creates an ineffective fence. Start by answering the following questions: What type of animals are you fencing? How much fence do you need? What types of fence will be energized? Will there be heavy vegetation on the fence line? Always choose a low-impedance energizer according to output joules. The higher the joule rating, the greater shocking potential over a longer fence line and weed loads. Cyclops does not use mileage ratings. Mileage ratings only work on golf course fence which does not have multiple connections, animal pressure, or weedloa
How to choose the right electric fence charger
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Your electric fence will only be as effective as its charger. When it comes to selecting a charger for your fence, you will want to be sure to choose the charger that is best for your specific needs. There are some important factors to consider when choosing a charger for your fence. Type of Power When choosing a fence charger, you will first have to decide which power supply option is best for you. Fence chargers are available with three different power supplies: Plug-in units for 110V or 220V, battery powered chargers, and solar powered chargers. Plug-in chargers (AC) offer...
The Right Fence: Goat Fence, Cattle Fence, Sheep Fence, & More
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When it comes time to fence your property to contain animals like horses, goats, cattle, and sheep, you’ll find yourself facing a number of difference fence types that you can choose from. While each fencing type offers different advantages and disadvantages, it’s important to consider the different needs of the types of animals that you will be using the fencing for. Different animals have different physical builds and different behavioral characteristics, so taking these into account will help you choose the right type of fence for each type of animal. Horse Fencing It seems that of all animals, horses are...
Horse Fencing |What to Consider When Buying Equine fencing
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When buying horse fencing, you will face many options. Each type of fencing has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, from cost to safety to ease of installation. Here are 11 fencing type options that you may want to consider when buying fencing for your horses. HTP Rail HTP Rail, or High Tensile Polymer Rail, features high tensile steel wires that are polymer-coated. This unique design provides the fence with durability, strength, and a flexible finish to keep your horses safe. Cost: $0.58 /ft - $0.98 /ft (Single Rail) Appearance: Available in a variety of colors, HTP Rail has...