Barbed Wire 15.5 VS 12.5 Gauge

[@Straitlinefence]

You made the right choice. The wire you used is Bekaert Gaucho 15.5 gauge. The wire is not more susceptible to breaking, it is High Tensile wire and you have to use different techniques for installation, splicing/repairs. There are a lot of great videos on KZbin about High Tensile wire. Depending on where you are located, I could come help you on your ranch with installation tips etc. I am a Certified contractor for Bekaert in Southern Colorado.

[@ja-gh2rn]

What’s your number bro

[@destryburnett5842]

My problem with 15.5 gauge is it stretches a lot just between the post. Deer are brutal on it. Sometimes I end up with a 12 inch droop between twelve foot posts

[@karenr67]

Good demo

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

Any tip for the barb wire unrolling. I have been installing some wire and it curles up like a slinky. 12.5 high tensile 4 barb. Very hard to unroll with out getting it to kink??? Walking a 1/4 mile back an forth. Think I have all the kinks out, start the pull then discover it has kinked again?? I remember my Dad said to buy pre stretched wire? I've looked but noone knows anything about it? Any tips?

[@dexterranch]

Hi! When I unrolled it I did it off of the back of my 4 wheelers. It was just a homemade contraption that I came up with, but it did keep some tension on the wire. On shorter runs I have just layed the roll on the ground and kicked it to where I was going with my foot. You can’t ever let go of it after you cut it from the roll or you will have a mess. The only advise I can give is to keep some amount of tension on the wire the entire time. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

@@dexterranch Thanks, how were you able to keep tension on the spool.? I have tried it with my 4 wheeler and from the lift arms on my tractor. Either one the wire will get hung up on the roll and bend the spool. Then break loose and spin, ends up a mess. Thanks.

[@dexterranch]

I’m kind of wondering if your spool was wrapped incorrectly at the factory. I can see how this could happen if it was getting tangled and not coming off freely, but mine did not go that way. I really don’t know what else to advise if that is happening apart from just going super slow to try to avoid it. I know that would be frustrating, but if it’s not coming off of the spool without getting caught up that’s the only thing I can think.

[@briantruck2284]

Roll it out

[@briantruck2284]

12g $125 in home Depot south Texas

[@deadpresident78]

So in this instance the hire the gauge # the thicker the wire?? That seems to be the opposite.

[@dexterranch]

No. The 15.5 is the thin stuff with the red barbs. The 12.5 is the heavier old school stuff.

[@jaywestfall4670]

Something I question and don't see addressed in this video or comments.... Is the 15.5 sharper than the 12.5? Typically thinner is sharper. I've seen animals that simply like to continuously like to test fences, some get into fences for other reasons, and I've seen others that never touch a fence. Those that may come in contact with the fence, would the 15.5 cause more harm? I have a neighbor (and several others) who have horses and she complains about anyone who uses barbs claiming brutality lol while I disagree with her, I do have a concern over over being safe. A healthy "yard" should contain a healthy animal whom doesn't want to get away. Animals are like people and people are animals, always some that are a challenge but if your happy, do you want to leave?

[@dexterranch]

You make some good points, but in the cow world sometimes there are other things that may make it seem like the grass would be greener on the other side of the fence. For example. I have a small farm so my bull will get all my cows bred pretty quickly after they calf. After that he is looking at the neighbors cows. I can only depend on the fence to keep him in, and unfortunately I can’t keep him with an endless supply of women all year long lol. But yes most generally speaking a cow that is well fed and taken care of definitely is looking at the fence a lot less that one who’s not. Thanks for the comment!

[@dexterranch]

Also yes I would say the 15.5 is a little sharper.

[@jaywestfall4670]

@@dexterranch I am also trying to give advice to others who may have animals beside cows. Cows are pretty tough animals and the ones I've seen are pretty content but maybe someone watching may have goats. Not sure if anyone uses barb with goats but just an example. I had a goat that would try relentlessly to get out of anything she was in and barbs would either have taught her quick or...... I was watching this video for my neighbor who has horses and was curious the difference. Thank you for your knowledge and education

[@benjohnson1938]

what brand is the barb wire that you used?

[@dexterranch]

Mine was Gaucho

[@suggestionsbyangie9313]

How often do you need to put a wood post?

[@dexterranch]

They say you can go out to 30ft if you use fence stays in between. My suggestion is to not exceed 10-15ft. Thanks for watching!

[@trellenrussey6293]

I would use the heavier fence, yes there is a cost difference, BUT think of the cost if a cow or many cows get loose...you have to go find, and get them back, hoping none of then get hurt...if you are near a road there is a chance of hitting by cars, not only probably kill cow, or have to put it down, but your liability that they got out in the first place, damage to vehicle and likely injuries to people too.

[@dennisodle1923]

I stopped using 15 gauge because of how much it stretches I went to a 14 gauge

[@suggestionsbyangie9313]

How often do you need to put a wood post?

[@dexterranch]

They say you can go out to 30ft if you use fence stays in between. My suggestion is to not exceed 10-15 ft. Thanks for watching.

[@suggestionsbyangie9313]

That’s for the t-posts, but don’t you need wood posts at least in the corners?

[@simongardner3509]

@@suggestionsbyangie9313 in Kansas we put a wooden hedge post in every 4-6 t-posts, especially if along a road. These are called line posts, and are usually about 4-6 inches in diameter.

[@lindahenderson9994]

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