I moved the sheep in a blizzard yesterday, the land owner was concerned about them getting enough to eat, the grass is about 16inches tall. I had to give him a crash course on winter stock pile. He understood and started telling me that when he was in school they actually taught rotational grazing practices. He is 90, I guess things have changed over the years. Have a great day! My timeless fence shipped this week! Hooray!
Its cool to see how Greg automatically respects a fence once its together. He knows its not hot, but his manners still show he's been popped by an electric fence a few times. ⚡⚡⚡😏
The only problem with fiberglass is it starts to splinter in the the desert heat. I suggest using gloves when handling fiberglass poles/rods after they've been in the sun for awhile.
I have yet to build a permanent fence and have always used twine/rope/net with portable solar fencers and have had great experience with Premier1 products.
Electrician here. The 2" ridged conduit is the way to go underneath a road. Depth is critical. 2 feet deep incased in concrete is the National Electrical Code requirement. For this situation one could skip the concrete. Why? There's more then likely not going to be thousands of vehicles crossing over every hour. The deeper the conduit the less likely it will be damaged. It might seem over like over kill. Buy when a short time passes and you have to dig it all up again.......why didn't we put this deeper?
Grab a hold of the ground wire and then touch the hot wire. If you don't get shocked then you can narrow it down to several things. First you may not have enough ground rods or your charger is to small for the amount of fence your energizing.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancherno I grabbing both I have 6 ground rods on it it's just that dry. Box is hooked to 3 then one on each corner. I am only 50 miles west but have only go 1/2 of rain since January. First winter rain should be here Monday then everything will work
@@txwildflowers7 pouring water could get trouble some 1/4 miles streches moving 3 strands ever day is getting to be a pain and having to use net fence to hold goats. Ground is as dry as it can get here this year
So, Greg you are putting two wires. One hot and the other for the ground, the reason is the dry land. It works better with two wires. And the third one is for the sheep
Would Schedule 40 PVC pipe work equally as well as the steel pipe conduit for strength under the gateway? Or, is the steel pipe stronger and better able to withstand truck and tractor weight? Thank you in advance for your reply.
I moved the sheep in a blizzard yesterday, the land owner was concerned about them getting enough to eat, the grass is about 16inches tall. I had to give him a crash course on winter stock pile. He understood and started telling me that when he was in school they actually taught rotational grazing practices. He is 90, I guess things have changed over the years. Have a great day! My timeless fence shipped this week! Hooray!
Its cool to see how Greg automatically respects a fence once its together. He knows its not hot, but his manners still show he's been popped by an electric fence a few times. ⚡⚡⚡😏
Thank you for the details! Context is so important to each project.
Good stuff Mr. Greg Judy. Love how you're giving us contexts out here in the deserts of the South West. Can't wait for the next video.
Gotta keep us updated on this project
Thank you so much for doing this series!!
What a difference from your green and pleasant farm. This ground in Arizona is similar to permafrost. Hard as ice.
Can you show how you built the corral and what your thought were on the design and placement? Such great info!!!!
Dear lord, Greg always gives a good talk, but this was 15 minutes of rapid fire information.
High tech fencing. Great job
Another great lesson!!! Will show ground rod and power box installation?? God’s blessings blessings to all in Arizona and Greg and Miss Jan
We hope to show that when they get the electric meter set for the grazing program.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher I really appreciate you take care
+1 for the ground rod installation. It’s a chore even in good ground so I can’t imagine what’s it’s like out there.
another benefit of the steel pipe - is future owners can locate the conduit, IF it gets a defect, with a metal detector.
The only problem with fiberglass is it starts to splinter in the the desert heat. I suggest using gloves when handling fiberglass poles/rods after they've been in the sun for awhile.
We painted the fiberglass posts to prevent fraying
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Lol, y'all think of everything! That's the value of experience plus a desire for excellence!
What is your stocking rate on this ground, considering the average rainfall? Thank you in advance....
Will you make a map of the farm showing fences and waterpipe line ?
I believe the Power & Water Lines Run Down the Middle of the L Shaped Property. Making Access Equal from the Center Outwards.
Outstanding
So you will have 2 poly rope to divide the paddock?
Yes
Good info!
Do you need to connect these type of electric fences to a "mains power supply"? or can it be done with off grid style like solar or something similar?
Either power source will work fine for powering up the fence.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you.
What kind of poly rope do you prefer?
We get ours from Powerflex Fence Company, best rope on the market.
I have yet to build a permanent fence and have always used twine/rope/net with portable solar fencers and have had great experience with Premier1 products.
Electrician here. The 2" ridged conduit is the way to go underneath a road. Depth is critical. 2 feet deep incased in concrete is the National Electrical Code requirement. For this situation one could skip the concrete. Why? There's more then likely not going to be thousands of vehicles crossing over every hour. The deeper the conduit the less likely it will be damaged. It might seem over like over kill. Buy when a short time passes and you have to dig it all up again.......why didn't we put this deeper?
So which Fiberglass rods can and can’t you get anymore?
We just got in a large shipment of solid fiberglass posts, 1.25" diameter.
Is this going to be a private ranching operation running on public land for mutual benefit or some other combination?
What kind of cattle will be on the land?
Local adapted cattle
I have my fences 3 wire one neg 2 hot. Middle wire is ground. I am use 5 joule cyclops and right now can just hold the hot wire
Grab a hold of the ground wire and then touch the hot wire. If you don't get shocked then you can narrow it down to several things. First you may not have enough ground rods or your charger is to small for the amount of fence your energizing.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancherno I grabbing both I have 6 ground rods on it it's just that dry. Box is hooked to 3 then one on each corner. I am only 50 miles west but have only go 1/2 of rain since January. First winter rain should be here Monday then everything will work
@@andrewsanders8167 I've had that problem.. pouring water on my grounds everyday was very helpful.. if I missed a day or two.. they let me know. lol
@@txwildflowers7 pouring water could get trouble some 1/4 miles streches moving 3 strands ever day is getting to be a pain and having to use net fence to hold goats. Ground is as dry as it can get here this year
So, Greg you are putting two wires. One hot and the other for the ground, the reason is the dry land. It works better with two wires. And the third one is for the sheep
Would Schedule 40 PVC pipe work equally as well as the steel pipe conduit for strength under the gateway? Or, is the steel pipe stronger and better able to withstand truck and tractor weight? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Pretty Cool. Greg can you give us the cost of that set up per fence ft? the timeless and 2 strand high tensile.
Timeless Fence Company folks can give you those numbers.
It does look a little barren on camera. How much hey do you estimate will be needed for the first year to get thinks started?
You need some Brahman cross in that sun.
Where is this farm at the ground looks so poor that it wouldn't grow any grass
5 miles from Mexico border
Boy don't see any forage.
Definitely needs some management to get things headed in the right direction