Fencing the Lambing Paddock With My Homemade Post Knocker

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2022
  • We needed a nice sheltered paddock fenced ready for lambing in the spring. We are going to lamb in the field but then bring them under the solar panels for a week or so to keep them safe until they are strong. This is the last of our land we need to fence so I am glad to have it done.

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  • @ohcrapwhatsnext
    @ohcrapwhatsnext ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Looks like you guys will survive this economic downturn.... This is how our world was built, self reliance.... Great work..

    • @sroberts605
      @sroberts605 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hmmm, partly! It takes a village and all that...

    • @noeraldinkabam
      @noeraldinkabam ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sroberts605 It takes a metropole today.
      Edit, just to make sure: I agree with you but most people today live in cities.

    • @leestimis9264
      @leestimis9264 ปีที่แล้ว

      That what they said to the farmers in Holland and then they God invaded by Germany and the city folk couldn't get food so they started to go out the the rural areas and digging up potatoes and such in the fields. Can't harm every one that comes. I say harm but you know what I mean. Started killing all the wild life around for meat.

    • @sroberts605
      @sroberts605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@noeraldinkabam I was just musing that we are all intertwined and rely on each other to greater or lesser extents.

    • @sroberts605
      @sroberts605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leestimis9264 With 7 billion of us on the planet we are definitely playing with fire. The Dutch were living on 580 calories per day before they really started looking for any alternative. But these are grim thoughts, it'll all be fine, lol

  • @locduc6374
    @locduc6374 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    It's great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kris, you are a blessed man.

  • @0hN0es203
    @0hN0es203 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Man, that post knocker was well worth the time you took to design and build it. What a useful tool.

    • @koningbolo4700
      @koningbolo4700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am always amazed how most people make or get very usefull equipement (for the tractor) and after using it to their full content end up leaving said equipement out in the weather (or at best poorly covered by a UV eaten tarp). The Dr. Harbour way would be to have a lean to shed somewhere to store those (obviously) vital tooling out of (most of) the weather...

  • @wilwilliamson8831
    @wilwilliamson8831 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your young lady is a gem sir, not afraid of hard graft and using and old fashioned post knocker 👍awesome vid as always , keep them coming

  • @PaulCarterArt
    @PaulCarterArt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are both inspiring well done on living your healthy lifestyle. No validation required 👍🏾

  • @jaydee9124
    @jaydee9124 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You are lucky man to have the lovely Dot working with you. You guys are doing a fantastic job of building your dream homestead.

    • @joeking8243
      @joeking8243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I agree, Dot has put in a lot of work.

  • @george8873
    @george8873 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Impressed with how well Dot handled that hand held post driver. No small feat because they're not light and she did a better job than I ever did when I've used them, lol.

    • @wmffgeorge1589
      @wmffgeorge1589 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quite right, fough she's lucky that she didn't have to use a sleage

  • @jassonhoskins367
    @jassonhoskins367 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you guys are awesome! i love the way Dot is always there to get her hands dirty with you! Hopefully your neck heals up quickly Kris. you two are a great pair! keep up the good work!

  • @tdiron5277
    @tdiron5277 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never first
    Always here.
    ✌️

  • @AtaruMor0boshi
    @AtaruMor0boshi ปีที่แล้ว

    She's so strong and beautiful. You are one lucky guy. Actually you both are. Total luck finding each other is not the sum of two individual lucks, rather the product of them. Wish you both the best that life has to offer.

  • @UbiquitousRomp
    @UbiquitousRomp ปีที่แล้ว +53

    As I'm first I can take the opportunity, to say how much I've enjoyed watching your planning and execution come together so well.
    The skills we have watched you learn, should be an inspiration to us all, to take on a challenge more often.

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you, :)

    • @CalTheKiwi1
      @CalTheKiwi1 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      There seems no end to this bloke’s skills and ingenuity. An example and inspiration to anyone.

  • @ricoesnell1176
    @ricoesnell1176 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dot looks at her happiest when she’s donking.

  • @chantaldavies
    @chantaldavies ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I always learn something of value from your videos Kris. The technical instruction for releasing a post knocker is "donk" 😊

  • @istepheniadeluca8531
    @istepheniadeluca8531 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you again away having open heart surgery. As always awesome videos. Great work Dot & Kris 👍🏆🏆🏆

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like how the ducks come and inspect you work. I hope they approved.

    • @snowstrobe
      @snowstrobe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Though I wouldn't want to call a goose a duck to her face...

  • @leahferr3138
    @leahferr3138 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have watched you from your tent days. I have to say you impress me with every video. Your sense of humor always gets me to laugh. Has anyone ever told you that you are an excellent role model? If not, I just did!

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame4891 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember when you first came down the track onto what was then wild and neglected land. You have built not only a beautifully sustainable farm; but also built a means of making a living with low impact sustainable energy! You are in fine shape to weather the storms to come. Thank you for sharing this journey!

  • @katherinekinnaird4408
    @katherinekinnaird4408 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way the the geese all just hang around with you guys while you're working with all that equipment your girlfriend did a good job

  • @Utahdropout
    @Utahdropout ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sure I don't need to tell you.... but Dot is a real keeper. You're a lucky guy.

  • @felixreali7101
    @felixreali7101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kris, you're a lucky man, having Dot around. Priceless! great vid.

  • @69Buddha
    @69Buddha ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's gotta feel good fencing off the last lot! That post knocker is worth her weight in gold, and the one on the back of the tractor isn't bad either! :D

  • @Noble909
    @Noble909 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those geese just follow you around all day! I love it

  • @ngahuiaharding1896
    @ngahuiaharding1896 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure watching. Thank you.

  • @JhonDiamond2021
    @JhonDiamond2021 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best video friends, greetings success always.

  • @GTBMuckface
    @GTBMuckface ปีที่แล้ว +17

    SO awesome you can tackle all these smaller jobs around your place now that you are not entrenched in a massive undertaking like building a workshop. Proud of you Kris.

  • @1956vern
    @1956vern ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Looks good! You and Dot make a good team!👏

  • @jerrywatson7176
    @jerrywatson7176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How lucky you are to have a Lady with the character and personality of Dott's to work with.

    • @DatsWhatHeSaid
      @DatsWhatHeSaid ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, well, kinda works both ways, in their case.
      Total "power couple"! 😄

  • @paulcaskey
    @paulcaskey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I periodically go back and re-watch the early videos just to have a sense of how far they have come. Amazing.

  • @mrboyban
    @mrboyban 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the audience watching you closely!

  • @snowstrobe
    @snowstrobe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ever so productive...
    My partner and I were discussing prepping (topical topic atm), and he said, Well, Kris and Dot will be ok. And we both laughed a pained laugh.

  • @allanb9360
    @allanb9360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish you two a healthy, happy, prosperous life.

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great Job as always Kris... You and Dot make a great team...

    • @mumu6203
      @mumu6203 ปีที่แล้ว

      👌💯

  • @richevanscpa
    @richevanscpa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The translation of the geese chorus at the end: “He’s well pleased!”

  • @marv1405
    @marv1405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fencing is fun😁. When I worked on the farm as a youngster, we dug the holes by hand with the post hole digger (PhD😉). For cattle we would use 4 strands of barbed wire, for sheep we'd use 5. For the corner and gate posts we ran the brace post horizontally about 2/3 of the way up the vertical posts from the ground (spiked between the two vertical posts). Then we ran a loop of #10 fencing wire from the bottom of the corner post (we stapled the wire to the posts) to where the horizontal post intersected the brace post. We'd take a small stick and run it inside the wire loop about midway between the vertical posts and use it to twist the wire loop to tighten the wire to counteract the force from the fence wires and keep the posts vertical. The stick was long enough so it could be restrained by the horizontal post. We used a "fence stretcher" to put each barbed wire strand under 100 pounds or so of tension and then make final adjustments with the "twisting stick". If necessary as time passed, a turn or two could be taken with the stick to keep the posts vertical. Our soil was sandy and with your approach the brace post would move from the force applied by the fence (and freeze/thaw) and the corner post would lean. Just found your site in the last 10 days and I am enjoying watching your progress and thinking process. Best wishes.

  • @bobross5580
    @bobross5580 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dot is awesome.

  • @dazwood4997
    @dazwood4997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel I need to give a big respect shout out to Dot..she is a trooper and deserves a shout out..love following your journey so so much..keep up the great work

  • @olddaphon
    @olddaphon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is for the beautiful hard working lady, 🌹🌹💖💖🌺🌺🌷🌷🎃🎃. and yes kris did good to. great video.

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    An incredibly valuable addition to your farmstead infrastructure. Great teamwork!

  • @badjuju6563
    @badjuju6563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Kris, use a ring spanner to twist off your fence ends.
    Run the wire round the post and wrap it back over itself. Then slide the ring spanner over the wire end and use the spanners leverage to wind it round and round the strand in a spiral. cut to length and onto the next

  • @georgehallock2156
    @georgehallock2156 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are such an inspiration to my wife and I Kris. We look forward to each new video and seeing the great progress you and Dot are making with the homestead and business. Your skills and accomplishments are amazing. God bless you two!

  • @Teddietonbear23
    @Teddietonbear23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great job and video ❤❤❤❤

  • @Richie8a8y
    @Richie8a8y ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you two! The fence looks beautiful. Hope your neck goes back in order soon Kris.

  • @nicolasmejia1736
    @nicolasmejia1736 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how practical you are with short, mid and long term solutions

  • @sonicclang
    @sonicclang ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dot was incredible! Way to go! It's so great seeing you two working together as a team 🙂

  • @isader6721
    @isader6721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got home from work on Friday afternoon and new upload. Great way to start the weekend

  • @johnmatthew6007
    @johnmatthew6007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one Kris!

  • @lint2023
    @lint2023 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Since Dot did all the work, I hope you cooked dinner for her. 😊

  • @donnalaughlinhogan3819
    @donnalaughlinhogan3819 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You and Dot are an excellent team you seem to work well together ❤️🇨🇦

  • @shantijaghai734
    @shantijaghai734 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi sir enjoy wachting your work nice for the lamb its hard work you know but you two did it she was tired boncking iam so sorry for her i think she enjoying doing of helping you have a nice day

  • @GavinFish
    @GavinFish ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the post hole knocker is my favorite project that you've built. So specific and so useful.

  • @terencetaylor4600
    @terencetaylor4600 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see Dot is an outdoors girl.

  • @toyboxracing5242
    @toyboxracing5242 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have loved watching you grow and change as a person since you started on your land with the roundhouse. I have recently moved to South Wales and would love to come and help if you ever need it

  • @joindivision1090
    @joindivision1090 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Kris always interesting videos. I can't wait to see drone shots of the new fields in later videos.
    I loved seeing the geese loitering about watching you work, they are curious!

    • @aardiie
      @aardiie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah kinda Homey Geese lol .... Thank's as ever Kris

  • @AdianGess
    @AdianGess ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love watching, wish the rest of the world could see what I see. Hope for the future thanks Chris you really are an inspiration today.

  • @kroozer5215
    @kroozer5215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see Dot - she has a great smile - awesome work guys

  • @alexanderfinlay2273
    @alexanderfinlay2273 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m working so that I can one day buy land similar to this and make something similar to what you and Dot have. Your videos inspire me to keep working hard. What an awesome channel! Much love, from Australia ♥️

  • @martynbuzzing3327
    @martynbuzzing3327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always something to do and you do it so well. 👍

  • @miguel--rush
    @miguel--rush ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente trabajo..campeón..! Y con tu compañera..! Éxito total..! Hermoso como esta quedando todo..! Me encanta..! Gracias por compartir..! Gran abrazo.:!

  • @jackiejanetm
    @jackiejanetm ปีที่แล้ว

    Dot's amazing! What a gem!

  • @bincognito6609
    @bincognito6609 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't stress about the wire on the wrong side, just wrap a piece of wire around the back of your post and coil around your line wire with a twitcher. I do top middle and bottom to stop cattle from pushing the staples out. Just a U around the post onto the line wire.

    • @Entropy__
      @Entropy__ ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice solution.

    • @Muck006
      @Muck006 ปีที่แล้ว

      That will work ... but it is still extra work you can avoid.

  • @tjnak
    @tjnak ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Liking how the geese hang with you and Dot.
    Best wishes for you. Love your videos.

    • @charleshill9236
      @charleshill9236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I noticed that too. The geese seemed really comfortable being so close to the work and noise going on. Shows they trust Kris and Dot.

    • @viriato8566
      @viriato8566 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're not hanging out they're supervising.

    • @Muck006
      @Muck006 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charleshill9236 Birds crave "action" and are very very curious. Maybe the "food providers" brought some morsels too!

    • @Muck006
      @Muck006 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@viriato8566 Actually NO. There is a bunch of "historic farm series" where a historian and two archaeologists live on a farm "like a few hundred years ago" ... and in one of them they build some new fencing and they get "the most notorious jailbreakers - the geese - to test it".
      So they arent "supervising", they are "checking how it is being constructed" ... to have an easier way to get out later.

  • @elaineb4806
    @elaineb4806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Kris thank you for sharing. 🌿

  • @d.j.robinson9424
    @d.j.robinson9424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fence looks awesome Kris. 👍💚

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad that you were able to get the fencing done together.

  • @SilverGoth
    @SilverGoth ปีที่แล้ว

    I did enjoy the video! Very satisfying to see your critters tucked in all cozy 😊

  • @BigTubz
    @BigTubz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its been a while since that mighty wee cordless chainsaw has made an appearance. Great work boss

  • @ingridbrowne6083
    @ingridbrowne6083 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, place looks great, well done you two.

  • @davidthomas9267
    @davidthomas9267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work and looks good!

  • @leighmonty13
    @leighmonty13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work on the fencing, loved the fence post driving machine

  • @itsallfabrication
    @itsallfabrication ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a joy to watch your videos Kris.

  • @rowanhard
    @rowanhard ปีที่แล้ว

    I always look forward to your videos and , as usual, greatly enjoyed this one. Really liked the “thunk ”. Perfect.

  • @moniquekessel4413
    @moniquekessel4413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great you two🤩😁

  • @advancednutritioninc908
    @advancednutritioninc908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done! Your homestead continues to come together step by step!! Happy for you all !! :)

  • @darrenjulietslandincarmart9839
    @darrenjulietslandincarmart9839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fencing is looking good 👍

  • @daverichardson5861
    @daverichardson5861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Kris, geese enjoyed it too. Well done.

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Dot and Kris.
    👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). Here are two 💚💚 for two hard workers. This fencing was a lot of effort for sure. Everything looks great and obviously is very sturdy. Congrats! I very much like to see a couple being able to work well together. Congrats again! Get well soon, Kris (shoulder/neck).
    Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and health.

  • @richardmarshall7989
    @richardmarshall7989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Kris. Great admiration for what you have created on your journey. 👏👍💪

  • @mmd1957
    @mmd1957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyable and informative video, and Dot, you are a superstar!

  • @paullane8586
    @paullane8586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kris I have been a viewer for a short time. I have binged watched a lot of your vids.
    Keep them coming they are good stuff.

    • @DatsWhatHeSaid
      @DatsWhatHeSaid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think at by now nearing half a million subs, he pretty much got the message 😅

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a beautiful fence! I hope your neck is healed quickly 🐝🤗❤️

  • @grizzlygrull
    @grizzlygrull ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job you too! Thanks for the video! Dot is so quiet, she's lovely!🌹👸

  • @coldpond
    @coldpond ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm exhausted. Great job.

  • @michaelmcginn7260
    @michaelmcginn7260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Dot, good effort 👏👏👍

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi kris you've been doing some good work mate very inspiring keep it up and greetings from Cornwall

  • @CosmicGorilla
    @CosmicGorilla ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it that your videos are getting more and more Dotty.

  • @lindacooper4893
    @lindacooper4893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome well done

  • @joannesands5479
    @joannesands5479 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris and Dot excellent work excellent team ,keep it up love the channel 😁👏

  • @cham3784
    @cham3784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see Dot in the video you two make a great team.

  • @CalvinCycle
    @CalvinCycle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had some nice weather over the last few days. Nice to get that sorted before it turns. Get that neck sorted! Great job as usual.

  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You both did a real good job on the fencing. Just can't get over you making your on post pounder. Works so well and takes a lot off your arms and back. Those sheep are looking good also and the geese. I enjoy your videos, your so informative about what you are doing and why. Your property is looking so nice too.

  • @tomgrantham9992
    @tomgrantham9992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job

  • @arnostoermer3563
    @arnostoermer3563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wie immer Super! Danke! 😍🤗

  • @zanderboy
    @zanderboy ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely fascinating, foudn your channel a year ago and im hooked. greatings from the peak district. you are both living a hard and reward life. great to see. very jealous.

  • @TheBaldrick07
    @TheBaldrick07 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dut, You are gem, I don't know what he would do without you.

  • @utoddl
    @utoddl ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was tiny I "helped" (watched) my dad put up some fences. There was a lot to it I didn't either understand or appreciate. Watching you and Dot work together brings back some memories for me.
    I'm very much impressed with the range and quality of the achievements you two have shared with us. To do so much while producing the video record is even more impressive. Well done!
    p.s.: Your geese make good supervisors.

  • @stigrunetefke2157
    @stigrunetefke2157 ปีที่แล้ว

    you did a great job Kris. :)

  • @edstraker8451
    @edstraker8451 ปีที่แล้ว

    That brings back memories of spinning jennys, wire strainers, gumboots, freezing rain and hot cups of tea. Good times with good people.

  • @gregormiller4037
    @gregormiller4037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lov how the geese stick right by ya.

  • @mikepapa3196
    @mikepapa3196 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see someone put fence stays at right height Kris. Pretty similar to fencing here in NZ 🇳🇿 Keep up the good work team!