Pigtail Post Extensions

Bale grazing is most effective when cattle can be reliably excluded from the bales and their access to fresh bales is rationed throughout the winter. Early on, we discovered that using Step-in Post for cross fencing was less than ideal due to the frozen ground, making it nearly impossible to insert posts without a masonry bit. Additionally, removing the posts becomes impossible until the spring thaw. Frozen posts are susceptible to damage when cattle use them as scratching posts once the electric fence wires are removed.

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The better solution is to spear the posts into bales. For the last few winters, I have done this, but I was dissatisfied with the 3/8 fiberglass posts I was using. Their cylindrical shape makes insertion into tight bales difficult (as noted with bale spears, square profiles are easier to insert). The yellow screw-on wire holders often popped off, causing the fence wire to fall. While I could get five-foot fiberglass posts locally, six-foot posts available online required costly LTL shipping for small quantities. I needed longer posts to ensure cattle couldn’t sneak their heads under the wire.

This year, I fabricated some extended steel pigtail posts after seeing a similar concept in the well-made and recommended Alberta Ranchers’ Winter Grazing video series. Assuming those posts were custom-made, I created my version. I cut the feet off generic pigtail posts and welded on five-foot lengths of 3/8 square rod, finishing by sharpening the ends with an angle grinder. These new pigtail spears effectively hold the wire at least four feet off the bales, offering good anchoring, wire retention, and ease of insertion and removal. I have been pleased with these posts.

Almost everything about these posts pleases me. However, the stack of 15 posts I use to section off each row weighs just under 45 pounds. This isn’t a significant burden, but carrying them through deep snowdrifts can be tiring. Nevertheless, I am willing to bear the extra weight to ensure my fences keep the cattle where they belong.

Pigtail Post - Easy Step-in Post for Farm and Pasture

Pigtail Post in Galvanized Steel Material and PVC Coated Insulator

PP-01: Pigtail post is widely used in farms for area partition.

Pigtail post is commonly used in farms and pastures for strip grazing cattle and sheep. It is a simple yet functional tool that requires only stepping into the soil for installation.

The pigtail post is made of high tensile strength galvanized wire with metal spikes. It includes the galvanized steel body, metal spikes, steps, and pigtail insulator. The pigtail insulator is available in various colors, including white, green, black, and customizable options.

Specifications of Pigtail Post

• Material: mild steel or spring steel.
• Curve material: polypropylene.
• Surface treatment: electric galvanized or hot-dipped galvanized.
• Length: 1 m - 1.1 m.
• Wire diameter of steel spike: 6.5 mm or 8 mm.
• Color: white, green, black, yellow, orange, or as required.

PP-02: Yellow color PP pigtail insulator.

PP-03: Orange color PP pigtail insulator.

Features of Pigtail Post

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• High tensile strength: The high-quality spring steel provides excellent tensile strength.
• PVC-coated insulator for visibility and safety.
• Lightweight and easy to install.
• UV-stabilized for effective insulation.
• Robot-welded long pointed foot for easy installation.

PP-04: PP insulator.
PVC coated post body.
Round bar step.

PP-05: PP insulator.
Galvanized post body.
Flat bar step.
Plastic insulator bottom cap.

Packaging of Pigtail Post

The pigtail post is perfectly packed to ensure good condition upon receipt. Common package types include:

• 10 pcs/bag, 1100 pcs/wood carton.
• Custom packaging options are available. Logos and labels can be added.

PP-06: Pigtail post in plastic bag package.

PP-07: Pigtail post in wooden box package.

PP-08: Pigtail posts are used to keep cattle in area.

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