The livestock on your farm is your livelihood. It requires protection from intruders as well as the outside world, should any animals escape your property. Farm gates are an ideal, relatively low-cost way to provide the security your property needs. Read on to learn what to take into consideration when planning and installing farm gates.

First Stage of Planning

• How large is your farm? Take acreage into account.
• Are there areas that require special attention? Consider all the structures, ponds, and roads you’ll have to work around.
• What type of livestock do you have on your farm? How many of each type? You’ll need separate paddocks for each kind of animal and the size will depend on the numbers and their sizes.
• What are the common animal predators in your area?

Signage

• Warn against trespassing with signs that say “Private Property.” It might also help to warn about potential prosecution for intruders.
• Prevent trespassers with fencing around any ponds on your property. Add clearly marked signage warning against swimming and fishing.

Escape Prevention

• Wire mesh between posts and slats can keep animals from slipping out and prevent predatory animals from getting in.
• Stronger animals require a stronger grade of fencing. Chickens are less likely to push against a fence than cows, so different paddocks might require different materials and construction techniques to provide various degrees of protection.

Protection from Intruders

• There are several security options when it comes to farm gates. Intercom, card, and keypad access are among the most popular. Make sure you settle on some kind of security measure to prevent unauthorized vehicles from gaining entry to your farm.
• What kind of vehicles do you own? Make sure the gates measure wide enough to accommodate your trucks, cars, machines, and tractors.

We Install Farm Gates

The gate experts at Security Five have designed farm gates of all kinds. Call us today at 610-323-9511.  We’ll come perform a free on-site property inspection and give you an estimate for a custom gate for your farm.

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