The Fence Post

Aiding Migration 

See what the state of Montana is doing with wildlife fence in the Monument Valley area to help elk, deer and antelope in their migrations.

Strong, Safe, Cost-Effective 

Duckbill Earth Anchors are the easiest, safest and most cost-effective way to securely anchor anything! Each rustproof aluminum alloy anchor has a galvanized cable securely attached. The end above ground has a loop for easy attachment. When you need to securely fasten anything to the ground, use a Duckbill!

• Easy to Install

1. Anchors are driven into the ground using a re-usable drive rod.
2. The rod is removed once the anchor reaches the desired depth, usually when the length of the attached cable is in the ground. There is no need to dig a hole, saving you time and extra labor.
3. Pulling on the conveniently looped end of the cable pivots the anchor into a locked position. The anchor pulls against undisturbed soil, increasing the holding power.
4. Anchor is ready to use.

• Safe to Use

1. Duckbill anchors leave no stakes, pipes or stems above ground level.
2. The loop end will not injure people or damage equipment.

• Versatile and Convenient
  

  

1. Anchors are also available without cables
2. Available with pre-attached stainless steel cables.
3. There are four sizes:

• 40-DB1  -  20", 1/16" cable, 300 pound capacity  -  use drive rod DS-40
• 68-DB1  -  2-1/2', 1/8" cable, 1,100 pound capacity  -  use drive rod DS-68
• 88-DB1  -  3-1/2', 1/4" cable, 3,000 pound capacity  -  use drive rod DS-88
• 131-DB1  -  5', 5/16" cable, 5,000 pound capacity  -  use powered driver

Sturdy Security: Theft Deterrence

Duckbill earth anchors can be used in many different ways, such as support, security and theft deterrent for:

• equipment and motorcycles
• lawn furniture
• towers and structures
• mobile homes
• vineyards
• trees
• fences
• airplanes

Do you want to keep your birds or poultry safely contained inside the pen?

Careful Installation 

Have you purchased or are you considering purchasing a woven net to cover the top of your bird or poultry pen?

The potential for problems comes from the fact that any woven material is subject to distortion unless handled properly. Woven netting is lightweight and flexible and particularly subject to being pulled out of shape. Unless it is installed correctly, a 20' x 50' piece of netting will lose its ability to cover a 20' x 50' pen.

When the roll is opened it is longer than its stated length. As it is installed correctly, this length will shorten to its proper dimension.

Avoiding Problems

How do you install it? The following steps can help you avoid problems and do the job right.

1. Stretch one end of the roll out to its full width.                                                                                                     
2. Fasten one end of the top netting to one end of the pen.                                                                                   
3. Starting from this fastened end, pull out only a few feet on each side.                                                               
4. Secure the footage you have pulled out to each side of your pen. It is very important to attach the sides before stretching the next length. Do not over tighten the netting.                                                                     
5. Pull out another few feet.                                                                                                                                     
6. Fasten this footage to each side.                                                                                                                        
7. Continue down each side of the pen a few feet at a time.                                                                                   
8. Be sure to fasten both sides of what you have pulled out before moving on.                                                     
9. This is crucial. Failure to do this can result in a distorted piece of netting that won't cover the entire pen. 
10. When you reach the other end of your enclosure, attach the remaining end of the netting to the structure.

Attach Top Net to the pen sides using hog rings or safety ties for attaching to wire or staples for attaching to wood.

When properly installed, the stated size of the rolls will cover a pen of the same dimensions.

Outfoxing the Fox

How do you keep your chickens and poultry safe from predators?

Answer:  Build a safe and secure fence.

And what is most important factor to consider in determining the characteristics of the fence you use to enclose your run or pen?

Mesh openings should be small enough to both keep predators out and prevent your birds from escaping.

What determines the height of the fence?

• Consider the variety and temperament of your birds.
• Whether or not birds will free-range or always remain inside the pen.
• If you want to be able to stand up inside the pen. This is an important aspect as you will want to clean and maintain your pen from the inside.                                                                                        
  •  Depending on where you live, a heavy snowstorm will require shoveling out a walk your hens.

How do you prevent predators from going under the fence?

1. Dig a trench and bury at least 12" of fence for a barrier, either vertical or angled to the outside.
2. Use an apron fence with the apron on the outside of the pen.
3. Lay a piece of fence mesh flat on the ground around the perimeter of the pen and attach it to the vertical piece.

How can you keep predators from entering from the top of the pen? A secure top is very important.

1. Use wire mesh to cover the tops of the pen - be sure to factor in possible snow load.
2. Secure the top with woven top netting or extruded plastic netting as a barrier.

What kind of fence works well for the sides of chicken pens?

1. Hex netting 1" mesh (aka chicken wire) - GAW (Galvanized After Weave) or vinyl coated meshes last longest.
2. Heavier gauge woven mesh with small openings at the bottom, such as Red Brand's Poultry and Garden fence.
3. Welded wire mesh with small openings.

What type of mesh is most predator proof?

Wire meshes are stronger and more predator resistant than plastic or poly meshes.

What type of wire meshes will last the longest?

Vinyl coated and galvanized after weld meshes will last longest.

Deer and Orchard Fence is a lightweight, economical fence and  ideal for:

• keeping small animals out of gardens or other protected areas.
• enclosing and safeguarding your poultry, rabbits and other small animals from predators.
• sheltering your trees, shrubs and garden from browsing deer.
• defining your property boundary.

With Flexibility

The configuration of this woven wire fence is similar to heavier weight field fence. Spacing between the vertical wires is 6". Horizontal wires are 1" apart (1" x 6" openings) at the bottom and 4" apart (4" x 6" openings) at the top. The horizontal wires are crimped to allow for expansion and contraction.

Deer and Orchard, Poultry and Garden fence is woven using 14-1/2 gauge galvanized wire. Heavier 11 gauge galvanized wires are used for the top and bottom wires. The rolls feature hinge-joint construction. These flexible joints help the fence conform to uneven terrain. 

Rolls are available in three sizes:

• 48" x 165'  -  87 pounds
• 60" x 165'  -  105 pounds
• 72" x 165'  -  120 pounds