Synopses & Reviews
Separate wildlife from your livestock and crops with electric fencing. Cost-effective and versatile, portable electric fencing is an essential tool for successful rotational grazing, and it can be used to protect everything from seedling trees to beehives and chickens. Ann Larkin Hansen, an experienced farmer and author, offers practical advice for choosing the right fencing for your needs, planning and installing your fence, and performing ongonig testing and maintenance.
Synopsis
Protect your livestock and gardens with electric fencing. In this Storey BASICS(r) guide, Ann Larkin Hansen describes the pros and cons of different varieties of electric fencing so that you can choose the fence that best suits your property and needs. You ll also learn how electric fencing works and how to put it together yourself. Whether you re looking for a standard design to reign in your flock or a portable version for rotational grazing, this accessible volume will help you find an efficient, cost-effective solution.
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Synopsis
This practical guide covers everything you need to know about the types of electric fencing available, how to choose the type that is right for your needs, how electric fencing works, how to put an electric fencing
Synopsis
This practical guide covers everything you need to know about the types of electric fencing available, how to choose the type that is right for your needs, how electric fencing works, how to put an electric fencing
About the Author
Steve and Ann Larkin Hansen, authors of Maintaining Small-Farm Equipment, have run a family farm in Wisconsin for the last 20 years. While Steve has kept their farm equipment running smoothly, Ann has authored books, including The Organic Farming Manual, A Landowner’s Guide to Managing Your Woods, Finding Good Farmland, Making Hay, and Electric Fencing. She has also served as a regional editor for The Country Today and a contributing writer to Mother Earth News.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 How an Electric Fence Works
2 The Fence Energizer
3 Fitting the Fence to the Animal
4 Permanent Electric Fence
5 Temporary Electric Fence
6 Planning and Building Your Fence
7 Rotational Grazing
8 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs
Resources
Index