Best Fencing for Chickens

What Fencing Type Can Give Protection to My Chickens?  Regarding security for your chickens, fencing is the best solution to ward off predators. When you buy fencing materials, you must take them seriously to serve their purpose for a long time and give you peace of mind. Many fencing types are available today, but how … Read more

Are Farm Electric Fences Safe for Dogs?

Is there a good reason to get frantic over electric fences? Dog owners are reluctant to install an electric fence on their farms because they fear losing their fur babies if they trip on the fence. Dogs getting electrocuted by faulty electric fences are uncommon compared to dogs hit by vehicles or bitten by fellow … Read more

Can A Farm Electric Fence Hurt You?

Fear of getting killed by an electric fence prods farmers not to use it to contain their livestock. There are misconceptions about an electric fence that discourage you from installing it. What if you accidentally touched the fence and got an electric shock that led to your death? An electric fence cannot kill you but … Read more

Different Types of Farming

Five years ago, I decided to resign from my corporate job and started living a simple life as a farmer. I inherited a farm from my father, so I thought it was time to make that farm flourish by focusing on farming. Yet, I was not familiar with agriculture, and thus, I researched the subject … Read more

Why Fence Around Trees?

A buck shows interest in a doe at the start of the fall season. The fall mating season usually begins during the third week of September until late November, depending on your location. In some countries, the rutting season occurs from mid-October to the early week of December.  Generally, bucks have their style when running … Read more

Should Fence Posts Be Set in Concrete?

Setting farm wooden fence posts with concrete.

Farm wooden posts may look attractive, yet they cannot last for years in the ground, exposing them to the elements. Raindrops can weaken the wooden posts, causing them to rot over the years. Hurricanes and heavy impacts from large animals or moving vehicles can lead to sagging. Small farm owners may drain their savings if … Read more

How High Does Fence Need to be for Goats?

Goats jump in the fence.

Goats are mischievous escape artists. They have a flair for escaping without an ounce of fear. If you confine these farm animals in a fence below five feet, expect your goats to disappear without a trace. Why? Goats can jump over your fence as higher as five feet tall. The ideal fence height for confining … Read more

When Do Farmers Plant Crops?

Crop farm

Do you know the best time for farmers to plant crops? Well, this question is precisely what I was asking several years ago when I started my small farm after retiring from my corporate job. Of course, this question engenders different answers because crops and land conditions vary from one farm to another and from … Read more

How Often to Replace Fence?

Old and damaged farm fence.

Fences add curb appeal to your home and offer security to your property. It limits the movement of stray animals and unwelcome guests to invade your place. Over time, your fence cannot escape the wrath of natural disasters and the elements. When your farm fence gets damaged and shows signs of wear out, it is … Read more

Can Domestic Ducks Survive Winter?

Farm duck surviving in the winter season.

The winter season has finally come, and everything is ready as the Yuletide season is fast approaching. Are you prepared to face the challenges of securing your ducks? These water birds love the outdoors to forage, but their lives could be at stake if you do not know how to care for them when the … Read more