Hi all yet more fencing, which I assume was not required with the original use of the farm . But obviously different stock require more separation , very interesting to see all the same . Just keep us posted , sorry couldn’t resist that one 😂. Kind regards as always 😄👍👍👍
It’s primarily designed for horses as it is small enough that they can’t get the feet stuck through it I think. It’s used lots for dog fields and poultry though.
great job only thoes stakes wont last very long the rot out very quickily we had stakes over here that was dipped in cresote but unfornatly the bannrd them last April id asume the would last a long time without them rotten
Tim, really like your farming series. However, the realities of farming are that most small farmers cannot afford the outlay to provide new expensive fencing and have to make do and mend. I speak from experience as a landowner.
You are absolutely right however the use of CS grants covers close to 100% of costs for standard stock fence. There is no way we would be doing this without that assistance. Obviously if your under the acreage then that’s a non starter.
Maybe a stupid question, but metal expands and shrinks, so how does the fencing accommodate that once it is fastened tight? My prediction is the metal is too thin to have any strength to affect.
Good question. It does move and that is why the staples are never hit all the way in. That way the wire can slide on posts if there is any move moment. There is still enough give in the fence for seasonal change though. 👍
yes expensive because it has the word Horse in the product name 🤣😂🤣 sure fire way to increase the price 3 times higher. I spend my life looking for cattle equivalent items for my horses 😂
Fantastic, great to see your decision process Tim. Domestic animal security, but maintaining the bio-diversity with planted hedging.
We need to see more footage of the chickens. Inside the chicken hut, egg collecting, feeding etc. Please.🙂🙏
I would also love to volunteer for a farm day.
Hey Tim. Love your work 👍
Hi all yet more fencing, which I assume was not required with the original use of the farm . But obviously different stock require more separation , very interesting to see all the same . Just keep us posted , sorry couldn’t resist that one 😂. Kind regards as always 😄👍👍👍
As a dairy it took little more than a couple of strands of barbed wire or electric so didn't lend itself at all to sheep and pigs, let alone goats! 😂
I’d love to volunteer for the farm day ❤
Could you use something like scare foxes to keep the rabbits out? Just get some wooden ones cut out and paint them
Now there’s an idea! 😂
Do you know why is it call horse fencing and sheep fencing?
It’s primarily designed for horses as it is small enough that they can’t get the feet stuck through it I think. It’s used lots for dog fields and poultry though.
Count me in for a farm day, I can only weekends but happy to take a day of office work to work in the countryside 😂
great job only thoes stakes wont last very long the rot out very quickily we had stakes over here that was dipped in cresote but unfornatly the bannrd them last April id asume the would last a long time without them rotten
Tim, really like your farming series. However, the realities of farming are that most small farmers cannot afford the outlay to provide new expensive fencing and have to make do and mend. I speak from experience as a landowner.
You are absolutely right however the use of CS grants covers close to 100% of costs for standard stock fence. There is no way we would be doing this without that assistance. Obviously if your under the acreage then that’s a non starter.
What happened to the piggies? Dying to see 'em!
Sorry, playing catch-up on editing. Plenty on IG though. 👍
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rabbits are clever, they can get in from under fence in to your veg.garden🤭
Maybe a stupid question, but metal expands and shrinks, so how does the fencing accommodate that once it is fastened tight?
My prediction is the metal is too thin to have any strength to affect.
Good question. It does move and that is why the staples are never hit all the way in. That way the wire can slide on posts if there is any move moment. There is still enough give in the fence for seasonal change though. 👍
@@diyfarm will be interesting to see how the tension is maintained as you go through the seasons
@@DeafMaker I guess one benefit of the gripples is that it can be re tensioned slightly. Not noticed much difference on last years though. 👍
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yes expensive because it has the word Horse in the product name 🤣😂🤣 sure fire way to increase the price 3 times higher. I spend my life looking for cattle equivalent items for my horses 😂
I know, fortunately I bought this at a sale full of sheep farmers and only cost £2.50pm. Probably because no one wanted to lift those things around! 😂