Building Better Wood Cattle Pens for Your Herd

Building wood cattle pens is one of those projects that pays off for years if you take the time to do it right from the start. Whether you're just starting out with a small hobby farm or you've been handling livestock for decades, there is something undeniably reliable about a well-constructed wooden setup. While steel and pipe have their place, wood offers a certain level of forgiveness and sturdiness that's hard to beat, especially when you have a 1,200-pound animal leaning its full weight against a fence. ...

May 13, 2026 · 7 min · Etzweiler Schiekofer