{"id":9234,"date":"2021-06-14T11:22:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T11:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=9234"},"modified":"2021-06-14T11:22:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T11:22:57","slug":"how-to-build-a-wood-farm-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-build-a-wood-farm-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A Wood Farm Fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fencing on a farm is an essential part of the farm security<\/a> – either to keep stock in a certain area, or to keep them out of another area. So how do you build a wood farm fence? How to build a pasture fence? Is it cheaper to build a fence yourself? Read on to learn more in this guide (+ video below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Build A Wood Farm Fence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The very first thing you need to do is to establish what type of stock you are looking to keep in – or out – of your wood farm fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most fencing is suitable for most animals, but it is important to be aware of their differences. A wooden fence won\u2019t keep chickens from roaming, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your fence needs to be tall enough that your animals can\u2019t jump over it, and have narrow enough gaps that they can\u2019t squeeze through (goats, we\u2019re looking at you)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle are probably the easiest creatures to keep inside a wooden fence, as they will neither bulldoze it down nor try to dig under it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a wood farm fence is simple – all you need are upright posts, horizontal posts, and possibly a bit of wire to keep it extra safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Build A Pasture Fence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pasture fence is different to a corral; in a pasture the animals will be living within it for some time, so it needs to be bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pasture fence will not need to be as strong as a corral fence, as the animals should be grazing peacefully rather than trying to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to spend a bit of time working out the size you need your fencing to be, and where it is going to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need to contact your local planning authority, just to check that your fence is legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Start by digging holes in the four corners, where you will need your strongest posts to be, so that the fence is stable and sturdy.<\/li>
  2. Insert the corner posts into the holes and tamp them down hard with a post knocker (you may wish to consider using concrete to set them in).<\/li>
  3. If using wire, use fence tacks to secure the first part of the wire to the corner post.<\/li>
  4. Place your next posts at regular intervals in between the corner posts, post knocking them into the ground so they are sturdy and secure.<\/li>
  5. Unroll the wire along the length of the fence, tacking it securely to each post as you go.<\/li>
  6. If you are using wood instead of wire, hammer the horizontal boards into the vertical posts.<\/li>
  7. You will need at least 2 levels of horizontal boards, and if you are housing small stock then you might consider adding a third level.<\/li>
  8. The wire will need to be tensioned to prevent it sagging and allowing stock to escape.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Do You Build A 4 Board Fence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Building a 4 board fence follows the same basic principles as building a 3 board fence, just with a little extra materials to create the extra layer of boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. First, work out the dimensions of your fence, factoring in how much space you have have and what type of stock you are trying to keep in.<\/li>
    2. Dig the holes for your supporting posts – these should be sunk at least 3 feet deep.<\/li>
    3. If your posts are sunk deep enough and your ground is solid, you shouldn\u2019t need concrete, but if the ground is hard then you may wish to try some extra sealing.<\/li>
    4. Measure a line 1 inch from the top of the supporting posts – this is where the first rail will go.<\/li>
    5. Rails are long, so you can use them to span 3 of the vertical posts – but you might wish to stagger them to add stability to your fence.<\/li>
    6. You should align the boards to intersect the verticals; simply cut them an inch or two smaller than the length between a vertical post and nail them together.<\/li>
    7. It is best to stagger your horizontal posts so that they don\u2019t all finish on the same vertical – this will increase the strength of your fence.<\/li>
    8. Place the horizontal posts inside the vertical ones, for extra strength.<\/li>
    9. Use a nail gun, or long screws, to secure your horizontal posts, making sure these are galvanised.<\/li>
    10. Place the screws or nails at least an inch above the bottom and top of the boards, to prevent splitting.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      This rough n\u2019 ready video will give you a few pointers for how to build a 4 board fence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EtguWvbJMdk<\/a>