Farm & ranch fence
Field fence, wire and board fence for pastures and acreage. Tell us the footage and get an estimate, installed or materials only.
- Common heights
- 4–5 ft
- Built with
- T-posts and wood braces
- Upkeep
- Walk the line, check tension
- Best for
- Livestock, acreage, property lines
Types
- Field fence (woven wire): the all-purpose choice for cattle, goats and sheep, usually on steel T-posts.
- Barbed wire: several strands on posts. Common for cattle on big acreage.
- Board fence: three or four rails on wood posts. The classic horse fence. An oil-based stain on the boards and posts adds years.
- High-tensile and pipe fence: for long runs and heavy-use areas.
Corners carry the load
A wire fence is only as good as its corners. H-braces at every corner, end and gate hold the tension that keeps the wire tight. Skimp there and the whole line sags. On wet Acadiana ground, use treated posts rated for ground contact.
Have this ready
What animals the fence has to hold, total footage, number of gates, and whether the line needs clearing first. Acreage and a rough map help on big jobs.
What a materials order includes
- Wire rolls or boards
- T-posts and wood corner and brace posts
- Brace wire or brace rails
- Clips, staples and fasteners
- Farm gates
Questions
How far apart are T-posts?
Spacing depends on the wire and the animals. A common range runs about 8 to 12 feet, with wood braces at corners and gates.
What’s best for horses?
Board fence or no-climb woven wire. Barbed wire is a poor choice around horses.
Can you quote a big acreage?
Yes. Give the best footage you have, or the acreage and a rough shape, and the details get confirmed before anything is ordered.
Ready for a number?
Tell us the footage. A local pro or supplier follows up with current pricing.
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