On 12/11/2012 7:23 AM, Abby wrote:
Hi and Happy Holidays,

What would take to build a fence that cows could not break through or
jump over? We have a recurring problem with a neighbor's cows breaking
through our fence. We are looking for an alternative to an electrified
fence (I posted a separate query about electrified fences the other
day.) The problem area is at most 25..30 feet but we might get by with a
10 foot section. The fence is at the top of slope which makes it more
difficult for them to jump over it. We have seen them break through and
there were more than on animal pushing. We are in Costa Rica where
during the upcoming dry season the pool and irrigated plants will be
irresistible.

Thanks,
Gary
Cheap and easy. Get a load of wooden pallets and stand them up along the
fence on the cow side. Fasten them to the fence wire so they will stay
upright. Try to get as many pallets with a full compliment of boards as
possible. You may have to add some boards.

The cow will always try to get feed on the other side of the fence, even
if grass is green and belly high on their side. If it's hard for them to
see, they will go elsewhere.

Paul