How is this different from a cattle panel and T-post fence?
A typical cattle panel fence is bare wire panels clipped or wired to T-posts or wood posts. Over time the posts lean, the clips loosen and the wire bows where animals push on it. This kit frames each 6-gauge cattle panel in a black steel track on all four sides and bolts it to heavy-duty steel posts, so the fence stays square and there's nothing to rot or work loose.
How do these compare to cattle panels from a farm store?
Farm-store cattle panels are usually 16' long and about 50" tall, with large openings, and come bare for you to cut and fasten. These are 6-gauge panels with a tighter, even grid, cut to 6' or 8' sections from 4' to 8' tall, and they come with a steel frame, posts and hardware that you assemble on site.
Which grid size should I choose for my animals?
4" x 4" suits cattle, goats, sheep and general property boundaries. 2" x 2" keeps in lambs, kids, poultry and small dogs. 1" x 1" is the tightest grid, for rabbits, chicks and garden protection. 2" x 6" gives a longer, more modern-looking grid.
Will the panels hold up when livestock lean on them?
The mesh is captured in a steel frame on all four sides instead of being stapled or clipped to a post face, so it stays tight when animals rub and push against it. Set the posts in concrete and keep them plumb, since a fence is only as solid as its posts.
How many posts come with the kit?
Each section includes one heavy-duty steel post with a cap, and every order adds one extra end post to finish the run, so a straight run of 12 sections arrives with 13 posts. Add one more post for each gate opening and each separate run. Corners usually keep the same count, but note your layout in the cart and we'll confirm it.
Can I use this kit for a garden or orchard fence?
Yes. The tighter grids keep rabbits and other small animals out of beds and young trees, and the all-steel frame won't rot in irrigated ground. Where deer are a problem, the 7' and 8' heights are the usual choice.
What colors does the kit come in?
The steel frame and posts are always black. The cattle panel mesh inside comes in black, brown or silver, so you can choose a solid black line, a warmer brown, or bright galvanized silver against the black frame.
Is there a matching gate?
Yes. The all-steel gate uses the same black frame, in 4' walk-through and 12' double swing widths. Gate posts aren't included with the kit, so add one post for each gate.
What warranty comes with the kit?
The steel frame, posts and cattle panel mesh carry a 40-year warranty.
How is the kit delivered?
We deliver on our own trucks and unload on your property, with no freight terminal and no third-party carrier. Your rate and estimated delivery date show in the estimate box on this page. Estimated delivery: Dec 1–30.
