nrowles
5 year old buck +
Since I want to get this done rather soon and I'm not currently aware of any used rolls of fencing, I'm planning to go to tractor supply for a 100' roll of 5' welded wire which would give me a 6' cage for each tree. However, a buddy of mine has a large amount of 8' fencing previously used that I could get for a good price or at most the same I would have in caging each tree. He previously told me if I'd help him work on his car he'd give me enough for a dog kennel so I could probably actually save a few bucks doing it this way.
Taking cost out of the equation, would your preference be to 6' diameter cage each tree .................or................. 8' high fence around entire perimeter leaving a 6' buffer around tree edges to mow? What are the pros and cons when comparing the two options?
Also as typing this I realized I could cut down his 8' fence for 5' high cages if needed which could be an option for saving some coin if I go the individual cage route.
Another edit I just thought of. If I perimeter fence the entire area, the deer wouldn't be coming in for any apples until they are 10+ years old and can have the cages removed. I don't think I like that idea.
Sorry for all the random edits.
Taking cost out of the equation, would your preference be to 6' diameter cage each tree .................or................. 8' high fence around entire perimeter leaving a 6' buffer around tree edges to mow? What are the pros and cons when comparing the two options?
Also as typing this I realized I could cut down his 8' fence for 5' high cages if needed which could be an option for saving some coin if I go the individual cage route.
Another edit I just thought of. If I perimeter fence the entire area, the deer wouldn't be coming in for any apples until they are 10+ years old and can have the cages removed. I don't think I like that idea.
Sorry for all the random edits.