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Watch for Livestock Signs
Farms, ranches and rural property owners put this sign where livestock cross a lane, so drivers and visitors slow down before they reach the animals. Post it on the approach to a gate, a pasture crossing or a farm drive, and use the extra line to name what crosses, such as Slow down, cattle crossing.
18" x 12"
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Watch for Livestock Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where watch for livestock signs are used
A cattle ranch's gravel road that crosses a creek, a dairy with a track between two pastures that cows walk each morning, a horse trail that crosses a county road near a feed shed, or a sheep flock moved across a town lane each spring all put animals on the road ahead. A rancher may post one at the bridge approach, and a dairy owner might place one where a cow track leaves a field. It warns a driver before the animals come into view around a bend.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
On a post or sign stand at the approach, set it at about eye level, far enough back that a driver can slow in time. The 24 by 18 in size reads from farther back, and 18 by 12 in suits a narrow lane. Aluminum is the right pick outdoors because it is rust-free and holds up to rain, dust and sun. Plastic is light and suits a temporary set-up on a fence. Attach it with holes or zip ties, and check your state and local rules.
Questions about watch for livestock signs
Can I put this sign on a public road?
Usually not. Official warning signs on public roads are set by the road authority, and some do not allow private signs in the public right of way. Use this sign on your own farm drive, and check local rules before you post near a road.
Where should it be placed?
Put it on the approach to the crossing, far enough back for a driver to slow. An 18 x 12 in landscape sign reads from a truck cab, and a 24 x 18 in sign suits a long drive. Reflective aluminum shows at night in 18 x 12 in, 24 x 18 in or 12 x 18 in.
Black on yellow or white on brown?
Black on yellow is the familiar warning look and reads from a distance on a gravel road. White on brown suits a ranch or farm entrance with a rustic feel. Both print on aluminum or plastic, so pick the one that matches your farm signs.
Will a sign stop cattle from wandering onto the road?
No. The sign warns drivers, but it does not keep animals in. Fences, gates and a clear crossing point do the holding. Use the sign to warn drivers at the spot where animals cross, and keep the fence and gate in good repair.
Can I name the animal on the extra line?
Yes. Type the animal name, such as Cattle, Sheep or Goats, and the preview shows how it prints. The printed words already say livestock, so the extra line can name the animal a driver should expect. Keep it short so it reads quickly from a moving car.
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