T-post or Wooden Post?

[Egg_Newton]

Opinions? We are putting up field fence on approx. an acre or mostly wooded area this spring for 6-10 ND and mini-nub goats. We also plan on putting in two strands of electric wire. One above and one about rubbing height. Which would you recommend? t-post or wood post?

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I love my fences and I have both. Wood of course at all corners and braces and any long stretches then T-posts every 8ft. In the woods though, TRUST me you will want T-posts. You do not want to dig holes thru the roots. It's horrible I tell you.

 

[Egg_Newton]

Thank you Straw Hat! You are always so helpful!

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

Well I don't know about always. But you're welcome!

 

[bonbean01]

I agree with Straw one hundred percent...you won't be sorry!

 

[secuono]

I'd do all wood if they were cheaper and easier to sink. Wood on corners and braced, tposts between. You can go further than just 8ft, just make the hot wire tight.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

If they are doing field fence on the outside they may need to stick to 8ft ish to keep that tight. A strand a rubbing height won't keep naughty babies from slipping out under loose field fencing if it's not taught as well.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

Yes 8ft is the standard for the business but I think you could safely go to 10ft but no way would I be going longer than that.

@secuono
Before you counter this; I've put up many, many fences and I have learned what will make a very nice and tight fence, one that you will be proud of for many years, and I know what to do what you want a poorly done fence and want to ro do or re-tighten it in a year or two. Trust me, the 8ft is the best way with or without hot wire.

Many people have put up fences. Many people are able to put fences up. It's not that hard to do but not many can put up a good tight fence. That's a hard thing to do.

 

[goodolboy]

Our first farm we put up all wooden posts on 10' centers. Our second farm all wooden posts on 12' centers. The larger the livestock the closer together they need to be. Also deer will beat the fence down when jumping it(I think they're lazy). T-posts need to be alittle closer than wooden posts. Some alternate, one wooden and two T-posts. Good, tight fence I think is more important than spaceing. DON'T USE CHEAP FENCE. It more out of pocket to begin with but it's well worth the cost. We learned this the hard way on the first farm.

There, I didn't help answer any questions.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

Yep. I always say, "The most expensive fence is a cheap fence."

Also you are correct in that wood posts can be spaced further than the T-posts.