How Do You Build A Pasture Fence?
Good fences making good neighbors is especially true for people with livestock. When a cow or horse escapes from a pasture, the owner of the pasture is liable for any damage the animal causes. Pasture fencing is made from many different materials, for example; electric, wood and plastic planking, pipe fencing as well as the more traditional barbed wire and mesh fencing. Ultimately, the animal you are trying to contain will determine the type of fence you will need. The following directions will concentrate on wire (barbed and mesh) fencing. Have your land surveyed. You will need your neighbor’s permission before taking down or putting up a fence along mutual property lines. Clear all trees and brush from the fence line. Mow grass as close to the ground as you can. Leave a three or five foot area of cleared land on either side of the fence. Have a professional drive the the wooden corner posts and wood or steel line posts into the ground. Corner posts need to be driven 48 inches into th
