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⚠️ WARNING: Your Property Deserves Better Than a "FrankenFence" — Here’s Why... 🏗️

July 21, 2026 | by Duncan Page

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⚠️ WARNING: Your Property Deserves Better Than a "FrankenFence" — Here’s Why...

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I was unrolling a roll of wire mesh yesterday when a powerful realization unrolled along with it.


Betsey’s Journey: From Silence to Strength 🗣️

I received an email the other day from Betsey’s husband that got me thinking.

Betsey struggled with a significant speech impediment her whole life. Growing up, she was painfully shy—avoiding conversations, ducking out of social gatherings, and letting opportunities pass her by because she was terrified to speak up.

For years, she let this challenge define her. Life was happening TO her, not FOR her.

Then something changed. Betsey made a profound decision—to become "the architect of her life" instead of letting her circumstances dictate her path. She committed to speech therapy, practiced speaking in small groups, and gradually pushed herself into situations that terrified her.

It wasn’t easy. There were setbacks and moments of doubt. But role by role, word by word, she built a new reality for herself.

Today? You’d never guess her history. She went on to become a TV personality! That’s right—the woman who once couldn’t get through a sentence without struggling now appears on television, speaks with remarkable confidence, leads community meetings, and mentors others facing similar challenges.

She didn’t just accept the materials life handed her—she designed something beautiful with determination and purpose.


The "FrankenFence" Problem 🧟

And as I reflected on Betsey’s journey, my mind naturally wandered to fencing. (Yes, folks, this is how my brain connects dots!)

Here’s what struck me:

How many times have you seen properties with what I call "FrankenFences"? You know the type:
🔹 One section from Home Depot (3 feet high)
🔹 Another section from Lowe’s (5 feet high)
🔹 A random roll of hardware cloth somewhere in the middle
🔹 Maybe some deer fencing haphazardly tacked on the end

It’s the fencing equivalent of letting life happen TO you rather than designing the life (or property) you actually want.

When you approach your fencing this way, you’re not being the architect of your property. You’re piecing together whatever’s convenient or on sale, hoping it all somehow works.

And just like in life—it rarely does.


Be the Architect of Your Property 🏡

That’s why at Louis E. Page, we believe in helping you become the ARCHITECT of your property’s security and aesthetics. We don’t just sell wire mesh and plastic netting—we provide the materials that help you execute YOUR vision with precision.

Whether you’re:
🔹 Securing a zoo enclosure 🦁
🔹 Reinforcing a park boundary 🌳
🔹 Working on a DOT project 🛣️

The difference between "any old fence" and the RIGHT fence is enormous.


Stop Leaving Your Property to Chance! 💪

Want to stop leaving your property’s security and appearance to chance? Ready to become the architect instead of the victim of circumstance?

Call Terry, our fence expert, at 978-486-3116. Just like the roles that helped Betsey find her voice, Terry will help you design exactly what you need—no FrankenFences, just professional solutions tailored to your specific requirements.


Remember: Life (and fencing) happens FOR you, not TO you—but only when you take control and become the architect of your life.


All my best, Debbie Page


CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.

 

 

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🚲 Fencing Myself In: A Lesson in Laughter and Wire Gauge 😂

July 20, 2026 | by Duncan Page

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🚲 Fencing Myself In: A Lesson in Laughter and Wire Gauge 😂

The grown kids and I have so much fun when we all get together—twice a year, summer and Christmas. My daughter, her husband, and their three little ones recently visited from Texas. My son lives down the street, so he joined the fun too. There was never a dull moment!


The Great Bike Rack Incident 🚴‍♀️

Lizzie reminded us of the time I attempted to put the big, bulky bike rack on the back of my 240 Volvo wagon. I had it lifted high above my head while the kids were helping keep the back hatch open enough for the clips to hook on.

I don’t know what happened.

I lost my balance and started teeter-tottering around. Before I knew it, I was seated in the driveway in a puddle of water, and the rack had come down around me. True to my nature (and my kids inherited this nature), we were all in hysterics. I was knocked out momentarily but held in a sitting position by the rack. If I had tried, there is no way I could have pulled that rack down around me.

Daniel and Lizzie came to my rescue and soon had un-entangled me from the self-made fence.


Life’s Too Short Not to Laugh 😊

Life is so much fun, especially when we take it lightly. As G.K. Chesterton said, "Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly."


Fencing Gauge 101: Choosing the Right Strength 🛡️

Fencing is rated according to the wire gauge. You can choose:
🔹 Lighter gauge, such as 16 (for less demanding applications)
🔹 Medium weight, 14 (a versatile choice)
🔹 Heavier weight, 12.5 or 10 gauge (for maximum durability and security)

They each serve their purpose—it depends on the fence’s desired function.

Terry is great at helping you determine which gauge is correct for your project.


Need Expert Help? Call Terry! 📞

Call Terry at 978-486-3116 and get her expert help!


Kind Regards, Debbie Page


CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(It adds up to over 131 years owned and run by our family. Think about it: Nobody stays around in business that long without really supporting customers so they want to come back!)

 

n And Then There Were Three! And Then There Were None!

When Daniel was eleven, we moved to a four-acre property in central Massachusetts. It wasn’t long before he came to me and announced he wanted to get goats.
“Goats?” I exclaimed. “Why goats?”
“Because there is too much grass to cut,” he replied.
“Well, if you want goats, what if we get sheep instead? I’ve always wanted sheep.”
“No,” Daniel said, “sheep gnaw the grass down to the ground, and you have to rotate their pastures, but goats don’t do that. It will be much easier to have goats.”
I answered, “Before you get goats, I want you to have experience with goats.”

Daniel’s Goat Adventure Begins
Daniel had done his homework and found a goat farm a few miles up the road. (I’ve never seen it, but somehow he knew about it!) We went to Crystal Brook Farm a few days later and met Ann, the goatherd. Ann, with a generous smile, asked how she could help us.
Not wanting to do the talking for Daniel, I remained silent. Daniel remained tall and straight and didn’t say a word. I nudged him a bit and asked him why we were there.
Stiffly and formally, Daniel blurted out:

“I want to come to work for you, and you don’t have to pay me!”

Ann and I both laughed at his directness. She then told us to come back on Sunday afternoon, and she would talk over his proposal.
We arrived back at the farm on the appointed day, and within a few minutes, Daniel had a job as a farmhand at the goat farm. Thus began a friendship that has continued to this day, 24 years later.

The Goat Trio (and Then Some!)
Soon, it was Daniel’s birthday, and Ann gave him two male goats. He named them Sherlock and Mr. Tumnus after characters in some of his favorite books. (Those of you who are Narnia fans will undoubtedly know Mr. Tumnus!)
Daniel, even at age 11, was incredibly responsible. I could trust him with anything. Never did he whine or complain about caring for the goats. They were his pride and joy, and he spent much time caring for them while they spent much time keeping the grass “cut.” They quickly learned to unzip his red jacket, though they never mastered zipping it up.
A year after Daniel started his goat herding venture, he bought a female goat. So, we had three goats. When I commented on this fact, Lizzie said:

“Mom, did you know that the goat is pregnant?”

“What? Pregnant! Well, I suppose four goats are not much more than three.”
Daniel spoke up with my dad’s smirk and said:

“Well, they typically have twins but can have triplets!”


The Great Rose Bush Incident
Daniel was a steady worker on his little goat farm. He and Eric built the goat shed, which we painted “barn red” to match our barn. He installed a wire and electric fence, which worked great—until the grass grew high and shorted out the current.
During that time, the goats jumped right over the fence. And guess where they headed? Right to my prized David Austin roses.

Not my white Winchester Cathedral!
And my pink Elizabeth!
And my Shropshire Lad!
Eaten to the ground. Yes, all three rose bushes eaten to the ground. (If you are a rose enthusiast, you know these British roses are not cheap!)
After a trim, all was working well again. So just know that if you are using electric fencing, you must keep the grass cut around it.

Fencing Solutions for Your Goats
If goats are your desire, we carry a terrific sheep and goat fence. Check it out here. We can also provide you with an electric fence, though I prefer a permanent fence for goats as they are clever, curious, and always entertaining!

Warm regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family!)t
They went on their way, and I headed for another walk to the beaver pond, my peaceful, happy

I walke
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893. (Your continued support fuels my dedication to excellence, backed by those 131 years in my family, and thus I remain steadfast in my commitment to serving you with the utmost integrity and professionalism.)

 

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Topics: deer fence, galvanized, fixed knot, deer and wildlife fence

🗣️ "Naked" or "Nekkid"? A Southern Story and a Fencing Lesson 🌽

July 20, 2026 | by Duncan Page

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🗣️ "Naked" or "Nekkid"? A Southern Story and a Fencing Lesson 🌽

🗣️ "Naked" or "Nekkid"? A Southern Story and a Fencing Lesson 🌽

My children lived in the South for their early years before we moved to New England. Of course, they learned to speak like good ole Southerners. Still today, my heart responds with fondness to Southern accents and phrases.


The Flavors of Southern Speech 🗣️

No fence separates the South from the North—the accent doesn’t necessarily get stronger the further south you travel. The accent varies from state to state and even within each state. I’ve heard much deeper drawls from Virginia than from Greenville, South Carolina, where I grew up. Charlestonians (as in Charleston, South Carolina) have a much stronger accent than those from "Hotlanta." The accent is even stronger when you get to Alabama, especially LA (Lower Alabama).

I love the flavors of the different regions of the States, especially the pronunciation of certain words. I remember my Massachusetts daughter-in-law saying "bot-tul," with a definite emphasis on the second "t." In the South, we say "bod-ul" as if it only has one "t" that sounds like a "d."


Daniel’s "Nekkid" Moment 😳

Daniel moved with me to New England when he was nine years old. He certainly brought along lots of Southern pronunciations and accents. I remember his embarrassment when he was reading out loud in his eighth-grade English class. He pronounced "naked" as "nekkid." His English teacher was quick to point out that "nekkid" was not a word! The poor child was mortified. I doubt he even realized there was another way to pronounce it!

Oh, well, we can’t escape mortification as we are growing up. It just happens, even as adults.


Fencing the "Southern Section" of the Pasture 🧭

Do you want to fence off a section of your farm? Daniel recently added more fencing to his property, and when Rachel asked him about it, he said it was the southern section of the pasture. I stopped and looked up at the sun on his mountaintop so I could determine the direction. I don’t usually think in directional terms—but I do think about fencing!


Your Fencing Treasure Trove 💎

Louis E. Page is a treasure trove of fencing supplies. If you need help, call Terry at 978-486-3116 or email her at sales@louispage.com.


All my best regards in gratitude, Debbie Page


CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(That’s right! A little more than 131 years ago, our family ancestor Louis Everett Page founded the company in Boston.)

n And Then There Were Three! And Then There Were None!

When Daniel was eleven, we moved to a four-acre property in central Massachusetts. It wasn’t long before he came to me and announced he wanted to get goats.
“Goats?” I exclaimed. “Why goats?”
“Because there is too much grass to cut,” he replied.
“Well, if you want goats, what if we get sheep instead? I’ve always wanted sheep.”
“No,” Daniel said, “sheep gnaw the grass down to the ground, and you have to rotate their pastures, but goats don’t do that. It will be much easier to have goats.”
I answered, “Before you get goats, I want you to have experience with goats.”

Daniel’s Goat Adventure Begins
Daniel had done his homework and found a goat farm a few miles up the road. (I’ve never seen it, but somehow he knew about it!) We went to Crystal Brook Farm a few days later and met Ann, the goatherd. Ann, with a generous smile, asked how she could help us.
Not wanting to do the talking for Daniel, I remained silent. Daniel remained tall and straight and didn’t say a word. I nudged him a bit and asked him why we were there.
Stiffly and formally, Daniel blurted out:

“I want to come to work for you, and you don’t have to pay me!”

Ann and I both laughed at his directness. She then told us to come back on Sunday afternoon, and she would talk over his proposal.
We arrived back at the farm on the appointed day, and within a few minutes, Daniel had a job as a farmhand at the goat farm. Thus began a friendship that has continued to this day, 24 years later.

The Goat Trio (and Then Some!)
Soon, it was Daniel’s birthday, and Ann gave him two male goats. He named them Sherlock and Mr. Tumnus after characters in some of his favorite books. (Those of you who are Narnia fans will undoubtedly know Mr. Tumnus!)
Daniel, even at age 11, was incredibly responsible. I could trust him with anything. Never did he whine or complain about caring for the goats. They were his pride and joy, and he spent much time caring for them while they spent much time keeping the grass “cut.” They quickly learned to unzip his red jacket, though they never mastered zipping it up.
A year after Daniel started his goat herding venture, he bought a female goat. So, we had three goats. When I commented on this fact, Lizzie said:

“Mom, did you know that the goat is pregnant?”

“What? Pregnant! Well, I suppose four goats are not much more than three.”
Daniel spoke up with my dad’s smirk and said:

“Well, they typically have twins but can have triplets!”


The Great Rose Bush Incident
Daniel was a steady worker on his little goat farm. He and Eric built the goat shed, which we painted “barn red” to match our barn. He installed a wire and electric fence, which worked great—until the grass grew high and shorted out the current.
During that time, the goats jumped right over the fence. And guess where they headed? Right to my prized David Austin roses.

Not my white Winchester Cathedral!
And my pink Elizabeth!
And my Shropshire Lad!
Eaten to the ground. Yes, all three rose bushes eaten to the ground. (If you are a rose enthusiast, you know these British roses are not cheap!)
After a trim, all was working well again. So just know that if you are using electric fencing, you must keep the grass cut around it.

Fencing Solutions for Your Goats
If goats are your desire, we carry a terrific sheep and goat fence. Check it out here. We can also provide you with an electric fence, though I prefer a permanent fence for goats as they are clever, curious, and always entertaining!

Warm regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family!)t
They went on their way, and I headed for another walk to the beaver pond, my peaceful, happy

I walke
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893. (Your continued support fuels my dedication to excellence, backed by those 131 years in my family, and thus I remain steadfast in my commitment to serving you with the utmost integrity and professionalism.)

 

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Topics: deer fence, galvanized, fixed knot, deer and wildlife fence

🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵 (Clone)

July 20, 2026 | by Duncan Page

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🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵

🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵

My friend Susan, one of four siblings, grew up in Oklahoma with an artist for a mom and an entrepreneur for a dad. Her days were spent running through the fields and riding horses. Whatever she set her mind to, she did it with conviction and fervor.

She’s an amazing antique picker and once ran a quaint store to showcase her finds. Then she became a nanny—never was there a better person to care for and dote on children. They would climb all over her and do funny things to her face and hair. She loved it. On top of all this, she’s also a baker of marvelous yeast breads, quiches, and pies! Her mile-high apple pie is to die for. For years, she prepared daily meals for 30+ people.


A Lesson in Excellence 💪

Once, as we traveled from Massachusetts to North Carolina, she talked candidly about her dad. He told his children all through their lives that he didn’t care what profession or job they chose, but even if they chose to dig ditches for their livelihood, they better be the “best damn ditch digger in the world.”

Through the years, I’ve reflected on that. Whatever we do, let’s do our best and continue to learn so we get better and better—a philosophy echoed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his book, "Be Useful."


Spring Projects and the Best Damn Fence 🌿

As Spring beckons us outdoors, thoughts turn to projects long deferred, perhaps none more pressing than installing a fence.

Ah, a fence!!! A fence offers not only security but also delineates boundaries where necessary, granting peace of mind.

Yet, amidst plans for fencing, consider what dreams lie beyond:
🔹 An outdoor kitchen 🍳
🔹 A chicken coop 🐔
🔹 A flourishing garden 🌻

Let the installation of your fence mark the commencement of realizing those dreams. Let it be the best damn fence in the neighborhood, just as your chicken coop and garden will be unrivaled in their excellence!


Ready to Build Your Best Damn Fence? 🛠️

At Louis E. Page, we’re here to help you build the best damn fence for your property. Whether you’re looking for security, boundary definition, or a starting point for your outdoor dreams, we’ve got the high-quality materials and expertise to make it happen.

Warm regards, Debbie Page


CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family.)

n And Then There Were Three! And Then There Were None!

When Daniel was eleven, we moved to a four-acre property in central Massachusetts. It wasn’t long before he came to me and announced he wanted to get goats.
“Goats?” I exclaimed. “Why goats?”
“Because there is too much grass to cut,” he replied.
“Well, if you want goats, what if we get sheep instead? I’ve always wanted sheep.”
“No,” Daniel said, “sheep gnaw the grass down to the ground, and you have to rotate their pastures, but goats don’t do that. It will be much easier to have goats.”
I answered, “Before you get goats, I want you to have experience with goats.”

Daniel’s Goat Adventure Begins
Daniel had done his homework and found a goat farm a few miles up the road. (I’ve never seen it, but somehow he knew about it!) We went to Crystal Brook Farm a few days later and met Ann, the goatherd. Ann, with a generous smile, asked how she could help us.
Not wanting to do the talking for Daniel, I remained silent. Daniel remained tall and straight and didn’t say a word. I nudged him a bit and asked him why we were there.
Stiffly and formally, Daniel blurted out:

“I want to come to work for you, and you don’t have to pay me!”

Ann and I both laughed at his directness. She then told us to come back on Sunday afternoon, and she would talk over his proposal.
We arrived back at the farm on the appointed day, and within a few minutes, Daniel had a job as a farmhand at the goat farm. Thus began a friendship that has continued to this day, 24 years later.

The Goat Trio (and Then Some!)
Soon, it was Daniel’s birthday, and Ann gave him two male goats. He named them Sherlock and Mr. Tumnus after characters in some of his favorite books. (Those of you who are Narnia fans will undoubtedly know Mr. Tumnus!)
Daniel, even at age 11, was incredibly responsible. I could trust him with anything. Never did he whine or complain about caring for the goats. They were his pride and joy, and he spent much time caring for them while they spent much time keeping the grass “cut.” They quickly learned to unzip his red jacket, though they never mastered zipping it up.
A year after Daniel started his goat herding venture, he bought a female goat. So, we had three goats. When I commented on this fact, Lizzie said:

“Mom, did you know that the goat is pregnant?”

“What? Pregnant! Well, I suppose four goats are not much more than three.”
Daniel spoke up with my dad’s smirk and said:

“Well, they typically have twins but can have triplets!”


The Great Rose Bush Incident
Daniel was a steady worker on his little goat farm. He and Eric built the goat shed, which we painted “barn red” to match our barn. He installed a wire and electric fence, which worked great—until the grass grew high and shorted out the current.
During that time, the goats jumped right over the fence. And guess where they headed? Right to my prized David Austin roses.

Not my white Winchester Cathedral!
And my pink Elizabeth!
And my Shropshire Lad!
Eaten to the ground. Yes, all three rose bushes eaten to the ground. (If you are a rose enthusiast, you know these British roses are not cheap!)
After a trim, all was working well again. So just know that if you are using electric fencing, you must keep the grass cut around it.

Fencing Solutions for Your Goats
If goats are your desire, we carry a terrific sheep and goat fence. Check it out here. We can also provide you with an electric fence, though I prefer a permanent fence for goats as they are clever, curious, and always entertaining!

Warm regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family!)t
They went on their way, and I headed for another walk to the beaver pond, my peaceful, happy

I walke
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893. (Your continued support fuels my dedication to excellence, backed by those 131 years in my family, and thus I remain steadfast in my commitment to serving you with the utmost integrity and professionalism.)

 

Read More

Topics: deer fence, galvanized, fixed knot, deer and wildlife fence

🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵

July 17, 2026 | by Duncan Page

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🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵

🌟 The Best Damn Ditch Digger—and How to Build the Best Damn Fence 🪵

My friend Susan, one of four siblings, grew up in Oklahoma with an artist for a mom and an entrepreneur for a dad. Her days were spent running through the fields and riding horses. Whatever she set her mind to, she did it with conviction and fervor.

She’s an amazing antique picker and once ran a quaint store to showcase her finds. Then she became a nanny—never was there a better person to care for and dote on children. They would climb all over her and do funny things to her face and hair. She loved it. On top of all this, she’s also a baker of marvelous yeast breads, quiches, and pies! Her mile-high apple pie is to die for. For years, she prepared daily meals for 30+ people.


A Lesson in Excellence 💪

Once, as we traveled from Massachusetts to North Carolina, she talked candidly about her dad. He told his children all through their lives that he didn’t care what profession or job they chose, but even if they chose to dig ditches for their livelihood, they better be the “best damn ditch digger in the world.”

Through the years, I’ve reflected on that. Whatever we do, let’s do our best and continue to learn so we get better and better—a philosophy echoed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his book, "Be Useful."


Spring Projects and the Best Damn Fence 🌿

As Spring beckons us outdoors, thoughts turn to projects long deferred, perhaps none more pressing than installing a fence.

Ah, a fence!!! A fence offers not only security but also delineates boundaries where necessary, granting peace of mind.

Yet, amidst plans for fencing, consider what dreams lie beyond:
🔹 An outdoor kitchen 🍳
🔹 A chicken coop 🐔
🔹 A flourishing garden 🌻

Let the installation of your fence mark the commencement of realizing those dreams. Let it be the best damn fence in the neighborhood, just as your chicken coop and garden will be unrivaled in their excellence!


Ready to Build Your Best Damn Fence? 🛠️

At Louis E. Page, we’re here to help you build the best damn fence for your property. Whether you’re looking for security, boundary definition, or a starting point for your outdoor dreams, we’ve got the high-quality materials and expertise to make it happen.

Warm regards, Debbie Page


CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family.)

n And Then There Were Three! And Then There Were None!

When Daniel was eleven, we moved to a four-acre property in central Massachusetts. It wasn’t long before he came to me and announced he wanted to get goats.
“Goats?” I exclaimed. “Why goats?”
“Because there is too much grass to cut,” he replied.
“Well, if you want goats, what if we get sheep instead? I’ve always wanted sheep.”
“No,” Daniel said, “sheep gnaw the grass down to the ground, and you have to rotate their pastures, but goats don’t do that. It will be much easier to have goats.”
I answered, “Before you get goats, I want you to have experience with goats.”

Daniel’s Goat Adventure Begins
Daniel had done his homework and found a goat farm a few miles up the road. (I’ve never seen it, but somehow he knew about it!) We went to Crystal Brook Farm a few days later and met Ann, the goatherd. Ann, with a generous smile, asked how she could help us.
Not wanting to do the talking for Daniel, I remained silent. Daniel remained tall and straight and didn’t say a word. I nudged him a bit and asked him why we were there.
Stiffly and formally, Daniel blurted out:

“I want to come to work for you, and you don’t have to pay me!”

Ann and I both laughed at his directness. She then told us to come back on Sunday afternoon, and she would talk over his proposal.
We arrived back at the farm on the appointed day, and within a few minutes, Daniel had a job as a farmhand at the goat farm. Thus began a friendship that has continued to this day, 24 years later.

The Goat Trio (and Then Some!)
Soon, it was Daniel’s birthday, and Ann gave him two male goats. He named them Sherlock and Mr. Tumnus after characters in some of his favorite books. (Those of you who are Narnia fans will undoubtedly know Mr. Tumnus!)
Daniel, even at age 11, was incredibly responsible. I could trust him with anything. Never did he whine or complain about caring for the goats. They were his pride and joy, and he spent much time caring for them while they spent much time keeping the grass “cut.” They quickly learned to unzip his red jacket, though they never mastered zipping it up.
A year after Daniel started his goat herding venture, he bought a female goat. So, we had three goats. When I commented on this fact, Lizzie said:

“Mom, did you know that the goat is pregnant?”

“What? Pregnant! Well, I suppose four goats are not much more than three.”
Daniel spoke up with my dad’s smirk and said:

“Well, they typically have twins but can have triplets!”


The Great Rose Bush Incident
Daniel was a steady worker on his little goat farm. He and Eric built the goat shed, which we painted “barn red” to match our barn. He installed a wire and electric fence, which worked great—until the grass grew high and shorted out the current.
During that time, the goats jumped right over the fence. And guess where they headed? Right to my prized David Austin roses.

Not my white Winchester Cathedral!
And my pink Elizabeth!
And my Shropshire Lad!
Eaten to the ground. Yes, all three rose bushes eaten to the ground. (If you are a rose enthusiast, you know these British roses are not cheap!)
After a trim, all was working well again. So just know that if you are using electric fencing, you must keep the grass cut around it.

Fencing Solutions for Your Goats
If goats are your desire, we carry a terrific sheep and goat fence. Check it out here. We can also provide you with an electric fence, though I prefer a permanent fence for goats as they are clever, curious, and always entertaining!

Warm regards,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893.
(True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family!)t
They went on their way, and I headed for another walk to the beaver pond, my peaceful, happy

I walke
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc.
Woman-owned business and family-owned since 1893. (Your continued support fuels my dedication to excellence, backed by those 131 years in my family, and thus I remain steadfast in my commitment to serving you with the utmost integrity and professionalism.)

 

Read More

Topics: deer fence, galvanized, fixed knot, deer and wildlife fence

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