The farmers who have a smooth first spring all have one thing in common.
They didn't wait until it felt urgent. By the time the ground thaws, chicks are arriving, and seed catalogs are turning into garden beds — there's no time left to figure out fencing. The planning window is February and March. That's right now.
Whether you're putting up your first chicken run, securing a pasture for goats, or finally protecting your vegetable garden from deer, this checklist walks you through everything you need to know before you spend a single dollar. Six sections. Ten minutes. No guesswork.
What's Inside the Checklist:
Know Before You Buy
Not all fencing is created equal. What works for horses will frustrate you with goats. What keeps chickens in won't keep foxes out. The checklist helps you get clear on exactly what your animals and property need before you start pricing materials.
Measure Once, Order Right
The most expensive mistake first-time hobby farmers make is ordering the wrong amount — either too little and running short mid-install, or over-ordering and wasting money. We walk you through how to calculate your perimeter, account for gates and corners, and build a complete materials list you can order with confidence.
A Timeline That Actually Works
Spring has a short window. The checklist helps you work backward from when your animals arrive so you're not scrambling. Know when to order, how long installation takes, and what to have ready before your first post goes in the ground.
You don't have to have done this before.
This checklist was built for people who are new to fencing — or who tried to figure it out on their own last year and ended up frustrated. If any of these sound familiar, this is for you.
- You just bought land or moved to a rural property and have no idea where to start
- You have animals arriving this spring and nothing is fenced yet
- You've been putting this off because it feels overwhelming
- You tried to piece it together from YouTube videos and ended up more confused
- You want to do it right the first time and not redo it in two years
You don't need to be an expert. You just need a plan. That's what this is.
Why Kencove? We've been doing this since 1980.
Kencove has been supplying farmers with fencing products for over 40 years. We work with everyone from large commercial operations to first-time hobby farmers putting up their very first fence. We know the questions you have because we've answered them thousands of times.
When you're ready to order, our team is here — by phone, by chat, or by email. We'll check your materials list, answer your questions, and make sure you have everything you need before your order ships. No pressure. No upsell. Just straight advice from people who know fencing.
Spring is a short window. The farmers who make the most of it are the ones who started planning in February. Download the checklist today — and let's get your property ready.