Hog Panel Fencing
Hold hogs. Keep hogs out.
Feral hogs are the most persistent fence problem in this part of Texas, and most of the fence sold as hog fence does not stop them. Hogs do not go through a fence; they go under it. That means the ground line is the whole job. We build hog panel fencing and hog exclusion with the panel, apron, and bottom bracing details that hold, for landowners, hunters, and small livestock operations.
Hogs go under, so the ground line is the job
A hog's nose goes under the bottom wire and the rest of the animal follows. Panel buried at the bottom or turned out as an apron is what stops it, in combination with a bottom rail or heavy wire held hard to the ground. A tall fence with a loose bottom is an invitation.
Panels, posts, and bracing
Hog panel comes in sizes and gauges suited to different jobs: containment of domestic hogs, exclusion of feral hogs, and small livestock pens. Panels are fastened to posts at every post and braced so pushing at the bottom does not roll the panel up. Corners and gate posts are built heavier than on a livestock line because hogs work the same spot relentlessly.
Gates, transitions and terrain
Hogs find the low spot and the gate corner. Gate frames are set and hung so there is no gap to root under, and transitions where hog fence meets existing fence are built rather than improvised. In creek bottoms and sandy ground we plan for what hogs will do to the ground line after a wet season.
Hog management versus hog exclusion
Fencing will protect a garden, a feed area, a small pen, or a property boundary. It does not remove hogs from the county. We are honest about what fence can and cannot do so the money goes to the areas that really need protecting.
Hog Panel Fencing from our own jobs.
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Common questions about hog panel fencing.
Will hog panel keep feral hogs out?
It will where the fence is built with the bottom held hard to the ground or an apron turned out. Panel alone, hung above the soil surface, will not stop hogs from rooting under it.
How deep should hog fence be buried?
Depth is less reliable than an apron turned out at the ground line, especially in rock or hard ground. Many successful installs use a short buried section plus an apron fastened to the soil surface.
What gauge hog panel do you recommend?
Heavier gauge holds shape against rooting and pushing. Thin panels deform at the bottom, which is exactly where hogs work, so a heavier panel is usually the better value.
Can you fence a garden or feed area against hogs?
Yes. Small-area exclusion around gardens, feeders, and pens is a common project and is where fence is most effective against hogs.
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us what you're building, where it is, and what you need. We'll come look at it and give you a straight answer.