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Great Alternatives to Barbed Wire Fencing
Barbed wire is a very popular material used by lots of people in rural areas to help them protect their land and their animals. Barbed wire is made of twisted strands of wire that are put together like thorns to create spiky and dangerous pricks lining the surface of the fence. It is very effective at serving its purpose, and has been particularly successful at retaining animals, cattle, and livestock within the confines of a particular plot of land.
The sharp barbs are successful because they are sharp enough to snag at and pierce the skin, which encourages animals to keep from pushing further against the fence. It doesn't take much for an animal to learn to stay away and respect the boundaries of a barbed wire fence. As a matter of fact, it doesn't even take an encounter with a barbed wire fence for a person to be driven away from crossing the fence.
Depending upon the way the fence is structured and the material used the barbs may be several feet apart on each strand or they may be separated by just a few inches. This kind of fencing is pulled taut against the posts before it is secured which gives the fencing strands almost no flexibility and makes this a difficult barrier to cross. The fences may use one wire, or several lengths of wire to create a barrier that will be difficult to cross.
However, even with these fences are very effective at what they do, they also have some major setbacks. First of all, because the barbs are so sharp, they can be very dangerous to humans that accidentally come into contact with them. Secondly, the cost of maintenance and repairs on a barbed wire fence can be expensive, time consuming, and dangerous. Many people believe therefore, that there aren't enough benefits to offset the problems that barbed wire cause.
However, barbed wire fences are not the only answer or solution to protecting your livestock and property. There are a number of other available alternatives. Most of these alternatives are much more humane to animals, while still keeping them contained and keeping your property effectively protected. Electric, steep, or woven wire fences are just some of the options now on the market that can better protect your animals and your property.
There are some very high quality woven wire fences that are now available. Many of these are made from high tensile wire and they will last longer and look better than some of the wire fencing that you may be more familiar with. Animals are easy to contain within these fence borders and they are not harmed if they make contact with the wire. These can be used as temporary or permanent fences in any kind of location.
Electric fences are another more technologically advanced alternative to barbed wire fences. They can be made of wires or concealed in rope and tape strands. They send out a low level jolt of electricity whenever someone or something makes contact with the wires. Though the jolt is not deadly, it is enough to keep animals confined, and intruders away. There are even some electric fences that use solar energy to operate.
The most expensive option is the steel fence; however they are extremely durable and extremely safe. Generally, they are used on smaller fencing projects, but the power of the material is undeniable and could be used on larger projects as well. It is typically used for the enclosing of areas where horses will be, and when installed correctly and maintained, they can last for years.
About the Author Riche Goldmann owns a ranch in east Oklahoma where he raises cattle and livestock as a hobby. The electric fence his put around his ranch came from the Tractor Supply Company. He also buys lots of garden products from Tractor Supply including aerators which he uses to maintain a healthy garden.
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