I’m a Fence Pro at Bekaert, ask me anything about wire fence installation.

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Discussion Starter · 29 d ago

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Hi! I am a fence pro at Bekaert Fencing. I'll be here on Monday, May 15th to answer any questions you have on wire fence installation.

As is the case with all Bekaert experts, I am a fencing fanatic. At Bekaert, we are passionate about fencing, and our first priority is making sure your fencing project is a successful experience.

We know each fencing project brings its own unique set of challenges - and we are here to help!

So please join me next Monday, May 15th for a Q&A session. I'll be on throughout the day and will try and answer all of your questions.

Looking forward to joining the conversation!

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Pony

· #2 · 29 d ago

There is a specific business forum on HT.

Alice In TX/MO

· #3 · 29 d ago

Homestead Construction is ok. Better than GC.

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Pony

· #4 · 29 d ago

Alice In TX/MO said:
Homestead Construction is ok. Better than GC.

True...

Alice In TX/MO

· #5 · 29 d ago

Maybe we should ask what they have that is GUARANTEED to contain goats.

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justinHHH

· #6 · 29 d ago

Alice In TX/MO said:
Maybe we should ask what they have that is GUARANTEED to contain goats.

LOL, I actually was about to ask a goat question - but being new here, I'm getting the sense I'm missing a joke.

My situation: I'm planning to put some fencing up at the edge of our property where it's currently wild brush. The idea is to use goats to clear out some of the nastier mess and improve the soil quality. The goal is to eventually get that area productive.
So long-term I figure we'll need something strong enough to keep deer out, but for now I just need to contain goats (though, again, maybe that's more difficult that I had guessed).

So my question is just what would you recommend in terms of material, post spacing, and height? And does it make sense to build something stronger now, or wait until I have the need?

Thanks!

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Wolf mom

· #7 · 29 d ago

justinHHH, check out the Goat forum - lots of great information there....You may want to repost your question there also.

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justinHHH

· #8 · 28 d ago

New to the forum and overwhelmed (in a good way) at the wealth of knowledge here.
I posted this question already in the AMA thread I saw on the homepage (link) and another member suggested asking here as well.

So here's the copy-paste:

My situation: I'm planning to put some fencing up at the edge of our property where it's currently wild brush. The idea is to use goats to clear out some of the nastier mess and improve the soil quality. The goal is to eventually get that area productive.
So long-term I figure we'll need something strong enough to keep deer out, but for now I just need to contain goats.

So my question is just what would you recommend in terms of material, post spacing, and height? And does it make sense to build something stronger now, or wait until I have the need?

Thanks!

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Robotron

· #9 · 28 d ago

10 foot tall fence, t posts at 12’ tall and every 20’. Deer can jump and goats just figure a way out. Good luck in keeping deer out and goats in.

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Danaus29

· #10 · 28 d ago

It's really hard to fence deer out. They can easily jump 4 foot tall fences from a standstill. Some people have luck with making a double fence but I'm not sure of the distance between the fence lines.

As for the goats, before you get any goats you need to have your fences and shelter in place. You might think you can do it but for some reason you'll never find the time to set up a proper perimeter fence or shelter after you have them. That goes for most livestock too.

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GTX63

· #11 · 28 d ago

Unless you are trying to protect food plots or a garden, I wouldn't focus on restricting the deer right now.
Build your second fence now, meaning, do not put up temporary "gudnuff" fencing. Your goats will learn how to get thru it quickly and they will not forget. I use t posts every 6', 6' tall, with a wooden post every 4th post. I run a hot wire for everything; my preference is poly wire, 12" off the ground and then 30" and 48".
You can also run your top wire (non electrified) thru 1 1/2" pvc pipe (or larger). It will spin when contacted and prevent dogs, predators, and some goats from going over the top.
Some goats have more of an "Escape from Alcatraz" mentality than others, so breed can matter.

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altair

· #12 · 28 d ago

We use mobile electric netting at a 4-ft minimum. They also make 6-ft.

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justinHHH

· #13 · 28 d ago

Great stuff, thanks all!
I've got lots of reading to do and really appreciate the guidance.

WestCountryR&R

· #14 · 28 d ago

My goats are half miniature, so it's possible they're a little easier to contain that some. But my current fence in the smaller pens is a 5' hight pallet fence, I've had no issues with that. The plus side of a pallet fence is lots of people have stacks of them they're giving away for free. My larger perimeter fence is again 5' high, but it's paige wire with a 2x6 plank on the top and bottom. I've been happy with how it's worked. I went with 12' post spacing.

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Pony

· #15 · 28 d ago

I have full size Nubians.

4' woven wire on t-posts, with a hot wire around the top.

Been at this for almost 15 years now, and this is the fence that works best for me.

Darren

· #16 · 28 d ago

justinHHH said:
Great stuff, thanks all!
I've got lots of reading to do and really appreciate the guidance.

If you're near a coast and a fishing fleet, discarded trawling nets can be hung in the trees and staked to the ground. You can make the height whatever you want ... 20', 30'.

Deer won't jump it. You can buy miles of that stuff for not much.

Bobcaygeon

· #17 · 28 d ago

Bekaert_Fencing said:
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Hi! I am a fence pro at Bekaert Fencing. I'll be here on Monday, May 15th to answer any questions you have on wire fence installation.

As is the case with all Bekaert experts, I am a fencing fanatic. At Bekaert, we are passionate about fencing, and our first priority is making sure your fencing project is a successful experience.

We know each fencing project brings its own unique set of challenges - and we are here to help!

So please join me next Monday, May 15th for a Q&A session. I'll be on throughout the day and will try and answer all of your questions.

Looking forward to joining the conversation!

I've always had bad luck when it comes to setting up fence posts. Usually it takes multiple attempts for me to get it right because either they lean over or I manage to not line them up properly.

Are there any hacks or tricks you'd recommend for setting fence posts that you've up discovered? Is there anything that you see people commonly getting wrong or wasting time on?

Alice In TX/MO

· #18 · 28 d ago

Goats will hang themselves in that.

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Pony

· #19 · 28 d ago

Alice In TX/MO said:
Goats will hang themselves in that.

AUGH!

Good point! Thanks, @Alice In TX/MO !

Darren

· #20 · 28 d ago

Alice In TX/MO said:
Goats will hang themselves in that.

Pony said:
AUGH!

Good point! Thanks, @Alice In TX/MO !

You don't have to use the same fencing for deer and goats. Nets can be used to extend the height of the goat fence.

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