Free Range Pig Fencing

Keeping pigs on free range pasture is a growing phenomenon and electric fencing fit into this ideal perfectly.

Free range pig fencing. Our favorite fence for pastured pigs pig quikfence is an effective replacement for pens made of heavy wire panels. Wiring and posts must be sturdy enough to withstand challenges from a 200 pound plus porker but it must be low and fine enough to prevent a 35 pound weaner from slipping out. It is only the interference of man and the enclosing of pasture that it has fallen away. Any fence designed to keep in pigs must be well strained.

Farm fencing for free range pigs farm fencing is wire fencing 4ft high with small holes at the bottom with the holes getting larger as you get higher up the fence. It is held up with wooden posts at about 8ft intervals. When it comes to fencing swine offer a unique challenge to the homesteader engaging in free range pig farming. Put your pigs to work by using their rooting and foraging instincts to your benefit.

In order to fence pigs in the woods first mark your pasture. There is a specially manufactured pig mesh 8 15 90 but it is very expensive and i would only suggest it to be necessary when trying to keep in very small pigs under weaner size. This can work out well for the farmer as well because the trees growing naturally in the area can be used as fence posts eliminating the work of setting posts. Farm fencing is also about one third of the price of welded wire fencing at least it is here in canada where i live.

A wooded area can make a fantastic home for pigs.