Your Ultimate Source for Livestock Fencing Supplies and Accessories
Jeffers Pet's Livestock Fencing Supplies & Gates are designed to provide optimal security and containment for farm animals. This extensive range includes electric fencing supplies, durable fencing tools, installation supplies, solar electric fence kits, and maintenance accessories like pliers and fence testers. These products offer effective solutions for fencing installation and repairs and are essential for keeping herds safe, ensuring the integrity and longevity of your farm's boundaries.
What are farm or livestock fencing supplies?
Farm and livestock fencing supplies include all of the materials needed to install, maintain, and electrify fences for containing animals, defining property boundaries, and managing pastures. The main categories include: fence posts, fencing wire, fence chargers/energizers, insulators, fence staples and clips, gate hardware, tensioners and strainers, grounding rods and wire, and fence tools.
What are the essential accessories for livestock fencing?
- Fence energizer/charger – Powers the electric fence system.
- Ground rods and ground wire – A proper earth grounding system is essential for the electric fence circuit to function; at least 3 feet of ground rod per joule of energizer output is the standard recommendation.
- Insulators – Mount wire to posts without allowing the electrical charge to escape to ground.
- Gate handles and gate springs – Insulated handles allow you to open and close electrified sections of fence safely; springs keep gate sections taut.
- Fence tester/voltmeter – Measures voltage on the fence line to identify shorts, grounding failures, and weak spots.
- Wire tensioners/strainers – Keep fence wire at proper tension to maintain effectiveness and prevent sagging.
- Fence staples and T-post clips – Attach wire securely to wooden and steel posts.
- Warning signs – Required in many jurisdictions and alert people to the presence of electric fencing.
- Lightning diverter/surge protector – Protects the energizer from damage caused by lightning strikes on or near the fence line.
- Splice connectors and repair clamps – For joining wire sections and making quick field repairs.
How far apart should farm fence posts be?
Post spacing depends on the fence type, terrain, livestock species, and wire tension requirements. For woven wire (field fence) containing cattle or horses, posts are typically spaced 8–12 feet apart, with line posts at 12 feet and brace posts closer together at corners and ends. For high-tensile electric fencing, posts can be spaced 20–30 feet apart or even up to 50 feet on flat terrain because the wire's tension maintains its shape between posts. On hilly or irregular terrain, spacing should be reduced to keep wire following the ground contour. For barbed wire, 10–12 feet is standard spacing. For perimeter fences containing horses, closer spacing (8–10 feet) is preferred for added security and safety.
Interested in more farm and animal products?
Browse more fencing supplies in our catalog that provide security for farms, barns, stables and general outdoors. Check out our electric fence insulators, electric fence energizers, chargers, fence posts and more accessories here.
Can I purchase Livestock Fencing Supplies & Gates online?
Yes, it's available for purchase through our store. Explore related items in our collections. Simply add the item to your cart to check if it qualifies for free shipping. Many of our farm & pet items are eligible!