Feeder Pen Question

[AgHntr10]

Anyone use black zip ties to tie the panels to t-post. I have always just used T-post clips but zip ties would be alot faster, just wondering how long I should expect the ties to hold up to the elements.

[Cullbuck]

I used them on my pen and it worked good until a 300 lb boar wanted in. I went back in with some metal zip ties and have had no problem since.


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[TA_Fab]

I use the big ones and have had no issues.


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[Daniel32]

I've used black zip ties before and they hold up fairly well. I will say that they don't last year round as the weather, especially the summer heat takes toll on them, and from time to time they will get brittle and break. I usually check them when I'm filling feeders and replace as needed. It's usually 1-2 that break at different times.

I've started to follow up with steel wire for extra reinforcement.

[texaspyro21]

Just use wire. Won’t be that much slower to put up if you pre-cut them but will be a lot stronger and longer lasting.


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[SNKETR]

I started using rebar ties and a wire twister pull tie.

[WTN]

We used them initially to erect our pens and then went back with wire. Most of the zip ties have broken off after two years.

[PoppinPiggies]

Wire, its the duck tape of ranch work! We just go to Tractor Supply or Atwoods and buy rolls of Steel Wire that is used for electric fencing typically around 14-17 gauge. Don't go anywhere without it

Take a piece and wrap each end around the tpost and cattle panels intersect till the wire crosses itself on the other side, then take some pliers, grab the intersection of the wire and twist it down tight. If you go to tight it will break off, a couple tries and you'll know how far you can go. You'll start using wire for all kinds of stuff after this!

[alec73065]

Wire, its the duck tape of ranch work! We just go to Tractor Supply or Atwoods and buy rolls of Steel Wire that is used for electric fencing typically around 14-17 gauge. Don't go anywhere without it

Take a piece and wrap each end around the tpost and cattle panels intersect till the wire crosses itself on the other side, then take some pliers, grab the intersection of the wire and twist it down tight. If you go to tight it will break off, a couple tries and you'll know how far you can go. You'll start using wire for all kinds of stuff after this!

This is what we do as well, I also pre-cut some wire pieces and lightly attach them on the feeder pen to make repairs when I do not have a roll or cutters with me. The 16 ga seems to last the longest, at least for us. I wire everything even cameras to trees and ladder stands .

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[abc123]

Have not used plastic zip ties but wouldnt think they would hold up long term. Would think wire would be the way to go for most.
Havent heard of the metal zip ties linked above and would be curious what others thought about them.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Use the standard T-Post wire clips and a "clip tool" Dang near as fast as zip ties if you use the clip tool!


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