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What type of fencing is required?
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Alpacas will generally not challenge a alpaca and dogfence but predator control is key when deciding what type of fence to erect. Here at Dos Doñas, we use no-climb wire to ensure that neighborhood dogs and coyotes will not be able to enter our pastu
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What type of fencing is best to contain a big Belgian horse?
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I would say a wooden fence with at least one strand of electric wire above the fence. So that way your horse won't try to get out or ruin the fence for the wire will shock him/her, and don't worry it doesn't hurt that bad. It will just discourage the
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What type of fencing do Pygmy goats need?
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I use standard woven livestock fencing--47 inches high with openings smaller on the bottom (4"x6") and larger on top (6"x6"). If you have babies younger than 3 months, you may have to keep a cardboard collar on them until they grow too large to squee
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What type of fencing do Nigerian dwarves require?
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Although some does will stay in an area with electric fencing, bucks need woven wire or livestock panels. Some breeders have had good luck with electric fencing, and some have not. It really depends on the goats. We have had some who would run throug
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What is the best type of garden fencing for a 5 month old JRT puppy?
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pvc/vinyl fencing is good. It is durable and is resistant to wear. You'll want to get a tall fence because I know JRT are great jumpers. I'd suggest over 6ft. You'll also want to make sure that part of the fence is buried at least a foot under the gr
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What type of fencing would you suggest replacing a chain link fence with that goes all the way to the ground?
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I have one with the planter option, and one without - the without one is a little more cobbled up than the with, so I'll describe the process of the "with" I started by ditching below grade level, and making postholes. I set 4X4 pressure treated grou
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What is the best type of fencing for an alpaca?
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Alpacas generally do not challenge fences, so fencing is more to keep things out than in. 4 no climb fence is fine in an area without predators, 5 no climb fence is better to discourage predators. Horse fencing with 4x4 openings is not recommended as
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What type of fencing is allowed?
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No fence, wall or other screening, including vegetative screening, may be installed, maintained, restored, or permitted to remain within the front yard on any Lot, unless it is part of the entrance to the dwelling and conforms to the dwelling in desi
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What is the Best Type of Garden Fencing?
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The best type of garden fencing depends on the kind of garden and the amount of shelter that is needed. Some gardeners choose vinyl garden fencing, while others opt for wooden fencing or bamboo garden fencing. Regardless of the type of fencing that i
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What type of shelter and fencing do alpacas need?
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This varies widely, depending on such things as weather and predators. But as a general rule, the alpacas do need at least a three-sided, open shelter where they can escape inclement weather. And if predators are present in your neighborhood, then a
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