Keep Animals Out of Your Garden
Tons of hard work and dedication go into growing a successful garden. There are many critters that would prefer to eat your crops before you can. Rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and woodchucks,...
View ArticleHoly Cow!
The Field Marshall, an eight year old Charolais weighs 3,682 pounds when this image was taken. He is owned by Arthur Duckett and resides in England. A Belgian Blue Cattle, which is famous for...
View ArticleWhat is a GMO?
Source: tweitepumpkins.com Recently there has been a lot of talk about GMO’s and we thought we’d explore this topic further. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. A genetically modified...
View ArticleEnergizers – The Heart of Your Fence System
Fence energizers, also known as fence chargers, are the heart of the fence system. They provide the source for the electric current that flows through the fence wire. The size of fence energizer needed...
View ArticleFive Ranches You Ought To Know
CM Ranch, Dubois Wyoming The CM Ranch was established in 1927 by Charles Moore, the son of a trader who lived on the Shoshone Indian reservation. After switching ownership hands several times, the...
View ArticleAll About: Fence Posts
Determining which fence posts to use when building your electronic containment system largely depends on which purpose your fence will serve. There are two general sets of posts – line and corner. Line...
View ArticleMontana Horse Sanctuary
Thousands of volunteers support horse non-profits throughout the United States and Canada. They care for abused and unloved horses and find good homes for them. They run therapeutic riding programs for...
View ArticleMeet Betsy Ross, the Miniature Scottish Highland!
We should warn you in advance… Once you read this blog post you will most likely want to stock up on Miniature Scottish Highland cattle. Paul Bias, a valued member of the Zareba Systems family, will...
View ArticleGet to know: Jacob Sheep
From time to time we like to highlight livestock breeds that may be of interest to you, and sometimes they happen to be rare breeds. Meet a breed of sheep known as Jacob. This threatened rare breed...
View ArticleCaption this photo for a chance to win a Zareba® 8-Light Voltage Tester!
Caption this photo before March 5, 2013 for a chance to win a Zareba® 8-Light Voltage Tester! Source: http://pinterest.com/pin/174092341815759314/
View ArticleNew Fi-Shock® Chargers
Fi-Shock® is excited to announce the expansion of its Fence Charger offerings! A wider range of distances is available through the following products: - Fi-Shock® Solar-Powered Low-Impedance Pet...
View ArticleNew Fi-Shock® Accessories!
Fi-Shock® accessories are available with an updated look and packaging design. Additionally, new accessory products on FiShock.com and local retailers will assist you in fence set-up and electronic...
View ArticleElectric Netting for Goats
Zareba® Electric Netting Kit Goats like to push their limits. Goats like to test fences by pushing against them, squeezing between the wires, and jumping over them. In addition, some species of goats...
View ArticleGarden Exclusion Using Electric Fencing!
Rabbits, dogs, and small critters – OH MY! Your garden can be a playground for unwanted animals eager to dig in the dirt and eat your well-earned harvest. One way to keep animals away is to use...
View ArticleWhy grow your own beef?
Source: BestFoodFacts.org Growing your own produce has become an increasingly popular activity across America due to elevated produce prices and the use of pesticides and chemicals. With the growing...
View ArticleRotational Grazing 101
Image Source: FarmProgress.com Rotational grazing is defined as the shifting of livestock to different units of a pasture or range in regular sequence to permit the recovery and growth of the pasture...
View ArticleReduced Hay Production Trending
Source: University of Tennessee Hay production is at an all-time low since historical data reaching to 1974. In 2012 hay production totaled 120 million tons, which was down 18% from 2011’s production...
View ArticleVote for Your Favorite Photo!
Your favorite animal containment brands have called on their fans to share photos of their lives on the farm! Zareba Systems® and ElectroBraid® invited Facebook fans to submit photos of their daily...
View ArticleKeeping Your Farm Pets Safe in High Heat
Betsy’s Owners Help Her Beat the Heat Summer is here and temperatures are on the rise. The heat can be detrimental to your farm pets and may cause serious health issues. Follow these tips to keep your...
View ArticleTop Farmers’ Markets!
Source: TheDailyGreen.com There’s no doubt about it – food shopping at a Farmers’ Market offers a much different experience than a grocery store. Purchasing fresh foods grown locally is not only...
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