Question on fencing.

lilfarm · #1 03/19/12, 11:28 AM

In the process of building fence for red wattles and hoping this will keep them in... what do you think? Electric fence, one strip at 6" one and 12" and one at 18" Thanks!

cooper101 · #2 03/19/12, 11:48 AM

Once they're trained, probably. See the links below for some good threads about fencing.

http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/pig...g-fencing.html

Another one:
http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/pig...ng-newbie.html

kranac · #3 03/19/12, 11:54 AM

That will work great for 50lbs plus pigs. Piglets may come and go but not to much a worry they'll train fast.

Hagler's Farm · #4 03/19/12, 02:51 PM

One strand about 12" high keeps mine on their side of the pasture. However there is also a physical fence that surrounds the whole area. The worst that could happen if they crossed the wire is root up the chicken coop. I wouldn't trust one strand with out a physical barrier beyond it for permenent fencing.