THE WORST FENCE ON THE FARM! ( it’s gotta go!)
2023 ж. 21 Қар.
10 192 Рет қаралды
Improvement season - getting to work on a fence line that isn’t up to the job! Time now to take on some of the big jobs on the farm - maintaining and improving the farm boundaries and gateways. From doing it the hard and slow way, digging holes by hand which was taking a long time.. we are very thankful and happy to be upgrading
In this video we are using the PROTECH Machinery P200S tractor mounted post driver, for the first time …which has been kindly lent to us by the team at PROTECH
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This is going to revolutionise the way we manage and maintain the field boundaries here at Dale Farm! Hope you enjoy the video
THANK YOU JOANNA AND NICK FOR THE VIDEO , GOOD LOOKING FENCE , PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL , XXX .🚜
We have one of those post bashers. Decided to make our lives easier in our old age. We call the basher, the man killer. One tip, two strands of barb wire, placing one very near the stock fencing to stop naughty cattle pushing their noses in and pushing the stock fencing down. We also left our basher out for a winter, resulting in the control levers going very quickly rusty.
Thanks Wendy, we'll be putting it under cover for the winter 👍🏻 On the other fences I've done two strands of bard but for this one I wanted to incorporate some electric fencing. The idea was that the bottom strand will stop them with a shock. I'm still learning so we'll have to see if it works 😊
The fence looks great, remember good fences, makes good neighbours
Say it again Nick go on 🤣🤣 bonking device! Makes me belly laugh every time…..amazing job fairplay, job well done
Joanna,your best neighbours are the ones that keep their boundary fences stockproof,beautiful video.
great job on Nick for getting all the fencing fixed when your not super busy hugsssss
Nick is top man at fencing it looks a treat Jo, and he's got his guage rod for the height, he's a good chap so well done Nick, and best wishes from EA.
Nice job on the fencing Nick the two of you are doing a great job looking after the farm your dad would be so proud of the both of you 👍👍
Great video Joanna that’s some fencing by Nick unreal job 💪👌
Belated congratulations on your engagement! WooHoo! Can't think of a nicer couple, may you future together be a wonderful adventure! By the way, that's an amazing job on the new fence, straight as a dye, quick and tidy job - well done. Dale Farm is becoming even more beautiful.
Nick has really got the hang of the post banger now. Wire unreeler I've used in the past, handy for one person operation but can snag, unravel wrong or pull over in the ground. Wire reels are cheaper, but on the drum better to operate like barbed wire and can be unrolled from the banger .
Great job well done to Nick.
That Nick fellow is a keeper!! :-)
I love that Protech Post Driver & the New Fencing looks amazing and I remembered you can electrify part of it alongside keeping the animals safe & the farm next to yours ones in theirs too !!! Yes I got Nettle powder in my Aduna Superblends Powder recently in Belper Holland & Barrett - loving Nick being brave in his shorts around those Nettles x
Fab fencing job. I'd be proud of what you've achieved. Not least getting Nick to speak 😂
😂😂😂😂
Now that’s a great looking Fence! ✌️🇨🇦🚜
You are very hard working.❤❤💯
Another fantastic video, and I definitely think that Nick is a keeper😊
Hi Joanna, Great job with the fencing, Nick has come a long way since the early days, he has about mastered it now. Best to get these sort of jobs done while you have a quiet moment, so to speak...🙂👍🏻
Somebody’s getting more confident in front of the camera 🙂 , top job 👏👏
Starting to get cold. It would be a good time to install a water heater so you don't have to break ice for the animals to drink this winter.
Don’t think she has access to electric in the fields, very unfortunate as that would be a great help. Too bad she doesn’t have water there too, would cut down on the winter workload, frost-free faucets and electric.
@@JudyHart1 they can install a battery solar water heater - no need for direct electric supply.
Nick should be proud it looks good, and should do the job you wanted from it. Though sheepI am sure carry a ladder on their backs! 😂 Storm babet floods took out a load of our fencing (well the stuff it carried along piled up against it and then forced it over) so we have a job on this backend, without a tractor mounted knocker to take the strain. So doubt will be as level as yours, we’ll just get folks to look the other way
Thank God Nick is a beast, I think it’s incredible how you both have found your niches where you both shine, and have a wee bit of autonomy, and still be able to come together as a partnership for the good of your relationship and the farm. 🎉
good job nick as a post knocker don''t think he would like fencing if he had to knock them in by hand keep up the good work
Snowing a little this morning here...and ice on the horses waters....so no short pants for me....we did our fencing repairs in the spring...Nick seems to enjoy the work...and your grass still looks good....
It’s always nice to have a decent fence you don’t need to keep checking everyday 🙂. It’s a tidy job Nick 👍I agree with you, hand fencing doesn’t do you any good, I’ve done my shoulder in with the mallet and 10 times quicker with a knocker!
Good fences, good neighbors!
“Bonking Device “ gotta love him 😂
Nick might have a nice sideline. He’s really nailed fencing
I don't like stinging nettles either Jo but I must say Nick did a grand job the whole farm is looking very good best save some of that energy Nick 😁😋😉🐝
Nick certainly likes using the tractor knockerinara it certainly makes things easier on the arms. He has done a really good job. Take care xx
Hi Joanna and Nick. Fencing looks great, well done. This appeals to my sense of getting things done, which always pleases Jennifer. The double entendres make me laugh, she doesn't them understand becuse she's American, and that makes them even funnier. Many smiles from down south.
Great fencing job. Well done Nick. Yee will have comfort with that for a long time.
The post rammer can be used with two people, Agree on the number of strikes between you ( 10) and then have a breather. before another ten. well done.
It can if you have two people, we can't always both be working on the same project with the campsite to manage. 😊
Really good job Nick on your fencing skills, such a valuable asset for livestock care.You are quite right, those metal bonking tools do ruin your shoulders, trust me ! You do take pride in your work which is so admirable, both of you,of course. Keep happy, healthy and safe 💖
Excellent . Fencing is always rewarding and a great improvement. The trouble is they don't last forever !
Can't beat a good fence. You can sleep better knowing stock won't get out. Great job. All the best 🇬🇧.
Good job done,top man well done Nick.Not a job I use to like doing,but then we didn’t have a post knocker.👍
Very tidy job well done both of you xx
Cracking job good effort. It'll last for years. Can't beat a good fence to keep stock in for peace of mind
looks better for a new fence keep them sheep in you have got this farming job sorted take care Rx
Good work there... always nice too incrementally improve your farm and I often wonder how many people actually realise how much of this kind of unpaid but necessary work it takes too keep a farm moving forward...keep up the good work😊
Great to see such a huge improvement. What a difference that machine makes!!
You two are doing a great job, your dad is looking down proud at what he see's.
I agree, her dad is proud of what he sees they are accomplishing!
Nice work guys, really well done. Fence looks fantastic and will serve you well for years I'm sure. That hydraulic post knocker is looking like a great investment for the farm. 😄😄😄
Great to see you improving and building the infrastructure on the farm , great work
Fantastic job Nick, I am proud of Nick also This is a great addition to the pasture. Good stewardship is essential to growing into the future of the farm. So often without the constant maintenance of the property and infrastructure is the downfall of most farms. Good on you both for working into the future. Peace and blessings Cya next time
Nick is a good fencer that will last for years and the posts are treated. Another good video 👍
Great update video, the lamb profits hopefully will have took a little of the sting out of the cost of the fencing, I am sure it's not cheap. Good housekeeping in the way your posts are treated with the creosote and then firmly placed into the ground and professionally tensioned. I would say it's another string to Nicks bow with the quality of his fencing and could possibly set himself up for a little fence contracting/walling. If and a big if things got a little quiet on your own farm. Hope you are all keeping well.
Great job with.the fencing nick & joanne 👏
Good fences make good neighbors! I rebuilt a line fence this summer, didn’t have a post driver however. Nice piece of equipment. Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa.
Looking great there nick well done
Well Nick...that's a REALLY NICE bit of fence 'bonking' kit you picked out - it sure does speed up fencing work! About those fence post tops...if you have any old paint laying around, you can use up that paint on those post tops and it doesn't have to look pretty either [just a suggestion]. And Joanna...you and Nick are making your Dad proud with your farm improvement efforts! Be well - many blessings! Cheers...
Thanks Ross, I had the idea to pin circles of old tractor inner tube on the tops but not got round to trying it yet 😊
@@nickj5488a bit old lead from around a building site shapes well wont let water down into them
@@nickj5488 That'd work too! Cheers...
Top work Nick and Joanna. Good livestock fences mean peace-of-mind for the farmer. It allows you to get on with other farm work and not be wondering if the livestock are still where they should be. Well done.
Nice job Nick - now that will keep sheep and cattle in
Great job on the fences, very nice to have solid fences.
Thank you Judy
Hello Joanna and Nick, my goodness you guys are busy. I love the new post pounder, Nick can really drive post's. The new fence looks great, makes one proud to stand back and admire your handy work. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day here, family time and lots to eat. What Holidays do you celebrate in your country? Thanks for Sharing. 😊
We celebrate... - the end of lambing - the end of hay making - lamb sale day - Christmas 😊
Nick did a heck of a job. Take care.
I love his verbage.. He said Bonking Device! Lol Never heard anyone call something like a hammer a bonking device! Lol Actually i have never heard anyone even say bonking device! It was cute though im gonna have to start saying bonking device! 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing hun! Hope you both have a good holiday!! 😊
Very impressive work looking neat and very safe.
Great job Nick! And nice encouragement Joanna! 😉You 2 make a great team!✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻🇬🇧
Glad it's going good . They have too much rain in the south . Looks like it's unseasonably warm . It is in Utah .I sit in the sun every day with a sweater . How did the bull do this year . The fencing looks really good . Well cheers .
Once again great progress with the farm improvements so well done both of you , step by step 💪💪💪 Go Team Dale Farm
Nick can come to Norwal Farm anytime! Great Job!
It's it sunny and warm there? 😊
@@nickj5488 Unfortunately not, we live in southeastern Wisconsin, USA. Have a great weekend
@@nickj5488 LOLOL!
Getting the hang of the protech now Nick 👌🏻👊🏻!! Now, I know, like me, you’re scared of getting fat by owning a nice bumper and life being too easy (😜🙄🤣) but little tip that might help you……do your struts while you’ve got the tractor and bumper on site. It allows you to use the bumper to drive your footing post as far down in the ground as the rock will allow you to….full length where ground conditions allow!! Will give you an even better bracing support and save your shoulders!! Good knows the dreaded man killer is an evil piece of kit, however infrequently we have to use them 😭 hope your both well, keep up the great content 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Good one Nick. The netting certainly makes a nice job
Fantastic job nick has done with the fencing with your help of course, massive improvement and great vision you have for the farm great work 👍👌
Great job nick .it looks very sturdy and should do the job to keep the livestock in .stay safe from Canada
Fencing going well.
great vid
Amazing job well done nick
Great looking fence
Hey dont know how i missed this video but well done Nick and good to see yall. Take care and God bless 🙏
It looks like the pair of you make a great team. I know i couldn't live and work with my wife 🤣🤣🤣
It has its moments Alan 😂😂😂
@@nickj5488 fair play 😂
Excellent video again great looking job done on the fencing the new post pounder is areal game changer thanks for sharing
Well done both of you. Great job.👏👏
Looks SO nice!
Well done
Great work looks good ok be safe youz to
Nick makes for a great hired hand, when you're married you don't have to pay him just hire him out to do other fence jobs on other farms😂😂😂😅
im terrified by heights im glad you two arent that would bad lol it would be a train wreck for me lol hugsssss
you guys are awsome really enjoy watching your videos:)
Thank you so much xx
10:22 You could have used rock spike on post driver! But good job Nick
I should have done these 4 braces with the post knocker in hindsight but it was down at the farm and not worth loading up and driving up to this land with it to do one. 👍🏻
@@nickj5488 Fair enough. Next time👍
Nice job!😁
Not in the same league as your fence but I have started in a way working in my garden for next year. I have gotten an order of seeds for starting in February ( get or the varieties I want/like aren’t sold out) and I filled a tub with compost out of my pile in the greenhouse so it should be dry and thawed out when I want it to fill trays.
Good job
What is the rule on a fence you share with a neighbor? We have the “RIGHT Hand Rule”. Facing the fence, the right hand 1/2 is yours and the left hand portion is the responsibility of the neighbor.
It's is North and West I think (not sure if that just applies to walls though). Unless you're boundary is onto a highway which this kind of is. 👍🏻
Brilliant job xx ❤
Pro fencin job there 👏 well done guys.
Would be nice if the machine had the capacity to pull a post!!
I've pulled posts with it using the rock spike extractor, wrap a strap around the post then around the extractor at it lowest and lift, so easy. If I do it again I'll try and remember to film it 👍🏻
new fence looks great ,did you take out the old fence or leave it there?
Sections of it were in the way so we took those posts out and bundled up the barbed wire. Other bits which were not in the way we have left in place for now. 😊