Corral panels

[denoginnizer]

The property I have rented has an old dilapadated catch pen. The post are about all that is still in good condition. Since the property is rented, I was thinking of buying some corral pannels and placing them up against the post instead of replacing the wood boards. What grade metal panels do you like? Everybody I talk to seems to disagree on the best ones. Some people like the thin ones because they are easy to move others say the thin ones bend to easy and would only have the thicker ones.

 

[TheBullLady]

The cheaper thin ones definately bend too easily. One wild cow will make you wish you'd used the heavier ones. You can always take them with you and use them at home when you give up your lease.

 

[Bama]

In a corral the thin ones won't hold up. Go for the heavier ones. a few years down the road you will glad you did.

 

[Swiss Cowboy]

My advice to you would be, with everything bovine always ere on the side of strength, stability and heavy. One ornery cow can reduce a weak fence or corral pannel to scrap metal in short order. I have seen a cow wreak a cheap corral pannel within seconds, more times then I care to remember. It may be more expensive to start out but belive me in the long run it will save you money and trouble.

Swiss Cowboy :cboy:

 

[Crowderfarms]

The thin ones are made of nothing more than muffler pipe,besides inferior strength, you can almost here them rust at the bottom tubes and legs.I've had a few of these and when a bull or a cow wants out, they bend like a coathanger, another flaw is if you dont secure them, a calf will get his head under them and jack them up, and he's gone.Save up for the HD ones. even if you buy a couple at a time.You'll be glad. I cuss my lightweight ones everytime I have used them.

 

[denoginnizer]

Ok, I am convinced. Where can I find the heavy duty ones? Does TSC carry them. As usual thanks.

 

[Crowderfarms]

In my opinion, from what I have seen at TSC, they are inferior. We sell heavy duty "Bull Panels" I would be glad to help you.I'll be glad to put you in touch with my Panel man he's in Kentucky, and runs to 'Bama all the time. call me at work later today, 615-888-2575. ask for Pat

 

[Medic24]

Was at Tractor Supply the other day, seems like they do sell several grades of panel,s but like everyone else here, I would spend the extra bucks for the heaviest you can find.
We were picking several up just feel the heft, and even the very best they had was not overly impressive. If crowder can get you better quality, I'd go for it.

 

[Scotty]

Does this mean I have to throw away my box springs and mattress set that is the corner stone of my lease place. :lol: :lol: I help a freind with his cattle yearly and he has two or three matresses used as fence.



Scotty

 

[Swiss Cowboy]

Does this mean I have to throw away my box springs and mattress set that is the corner stone of my lease place. :lol: :lol: I help a freind with his cattle yearly and he has two or three matresses used as fence.



Scotty

In the past I have seen such fencing too. Made up of all kinds from the junkyard, Matrresses, tractor tiers even an old plow upside down. Quit rustic and yes they seem to hold the cattle in too. But such luck never happens to me, its a bit like the Lottery it passes me by.

Swiss Cowboy :cboy:

 

[jerry27150]

they always claimed if a cow could not see through something ,they would not try to jump it

 

[Swiss Cowboy]

they always claimed if a cow could not see through something ,they would not try to jump it

Yes that is the theory, since an animal cannot see what's on the other side, it is relucant to jump "blind". However, this in theory and for calm critters, if they are upset, angry or think that the grass is greener on the other side they will jump.
I once had a big bull (Simmental) jump over a solid fence 6ft high fence and all because he was upset to be seperated from the others.
If you work long enough with animals there is not much that will surprise you animore.

Swiss Cowboy :cboy: