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Building Livestock Shelters | Lambing Has Started!
One thing a lot of farms don’t have enough of is shelter for livestock. We’ve done the whole tree-planting gig, but it’ll take a decade or more before the trees to be big enough to provide adequate shelter. Whenever there’s a sudden downpour, the sheep beeline for the shelter of the scarce mature trees, which are few and far between. We feel especially sorry for the little lambs sheltering from the chill winds. We always wanted to build some portable/towable sheep/lamb shelters, so for this year’s lambing season we did just that. We built two, documenting the full build of the second, from start to finish. It’s a good feeling improving the wellbeing of our animals - the ones that utilise the shelters seem very grateful indeed.
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How to Build a CURVED Post-and-Rail (Four Board) Fence | FULL PROCESS
Переглядів 47 тис.3 роки тому
We've had a lot of questions about the post-and-rail fences we build here on the homestead probably because there's not that much info out there! So we thought we'd record the whole process. How we do it, at least. Whilst not as common as the ubiquitous wire fences found throughout New Zealand, post-and-rail is a sturdy fence with a little more pizzazz. It's also fairly common in NZ, especially...
War of the Stumps | WHO WILL WIN?
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Giant nightmare stumps, stubborn stumps from hell, and all manner of back-breaking trial and error as we attempt to extract them from their mighty grips on the earth. Watch us wage war on the biggest stumps on our homestead (some over six feet in diameter!) with little more than an old tractor and chain, a chainsaw, and good old-fashioned blood, sweat, and tears. We even needed to bring in a se...
Making Silage/Baleage in Rural NZ | Feeding Out
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In addition to the hay which we bale ourselves, we also get a paddock made into silage/baleage each year. We don't have the equipment needed for this - so we get in the pros! Here's what the process looks like, and a flash-forward to us in winter feeding out the delicious "sauerkraut for cows". Quick Links 0:00 Cutting grass & intro 1:46 Raking 4:21 Baling & wrapping 8:25 Stacking 10:38 Feeding...
Waterwheel Pump Broke - No Water For Our Animals!
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A stellar example of Murphey's Law. Smack bang in the middle of haymaking (the busiest time of year for us), our waterwheel pump decided to pack a sad. When the summer days are long and hot, our one-hundred-eighty animals are thirsty drinkers. So, behold the fiddly and time-sensitive process of us troubleshooting through trial and error to get this darn thing operating smoothly again before the...
How We Make Hay in Rural NZ | FULL PROCESS
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Every summer we mow, ted, windrow, and bale 500 - 600 conventional hay bales over two paddocks (10 acres/4 hectares), with gnarly old equipment we had to figure out how to use and maintain. We sell about half the bales, and the other half feeds our animals over winter. We decided to document the whole four-day process this year, complete with drone footage for some unique and interesting perspe...
Making a Knife from Old Leaf-Spring Steel
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There's lots of old treasures to be found buried on the homestead. Came across some 100 year old spring steel and wanted to try my hand at crafting a little rustic utility blade from it. Mostly done with hand tools (a LOT of filing) and without a proper forge. The hardness turned out well enough to take a good edge and resist chipping. Hair-shaving sharp! Smalls steps towards learning more abou...
Adding Stairs to Our New Deck | Major Workshop Upgrade
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We figured out how to build stairs, yay! We added the finishing touches to the front of our workshop by finally adding a set of stairs to our matching deck and doors. The old stairs were just as shoddy as the old deck and doors - a narrow and steep ascent up slippery and rotting wood. It's a small alteration, but every little improvement to our old homestead brings a smile to our faces whenever...
New DIY DOORS and DECK for our workshop!
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A year ago we built new doors for our workshop, now we finally get around to hanging them AND building a new deck too. This has helped us get the workshop waterproof as the old doors had big gaps in which the rain would get through. The new deck improves the drainage to stop the water puddling and running under the doors and is also slightly wider and much nicer to use! Stay tuned for building ...
Cattle Homekilled By a Professional | Slaughter, Skinning, & Dressing
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Every eighteen months or so we get one of our cattle homekilled. It all happens here on the homestead in rural NZ, done by our local professional who does wonderful work. The slaughter is with a rifle, which is instant and pain-free. We wanted to make a video showcasing this fascinating process, which is both an art and science, from paddock to plate (minus the butchering, which happens offsite...
Building a rustic outdoor bench seat with custom brass plaque
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Char is finally coming Back to the Land for good! I wanted to mark the occasion by surprising her with some homemade outdoor furniture and DIY commemorative brass plaque, fit for the orchard, her favourite place on the farm. A humble effort and nothing fancy, but it was fun to make. Follow us Blog: backtotheland.co.nz Instagram: backtothelandnz
Felling Three Huge Trees - Our First Time!
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We've been waiting to take out a big row of old cypress trees near the house before we could finish our orchard fence. Initially we thought these trees were near the end of their life as we have other similar trees that are, but after felling a few and counting the rings we think they've got a few more years left in them so most of the rest will stay for a while longer yet! Our first time felli...
Tree Stump Removal - Part 2: Burning, Splitting, Backfilling, and Sowing Seed
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Following up on our last video of pulling these giant tree stumps, this time we're dealing with the aftermath - which took a whole lot longer. 7 days of burning stumps, splitting firewood, filling stump holes, and sowing grass seed. The stumps are finally gone and we can get equipment in to start our cottage renovations on this old homestead. Follow us Blog: backtotheland.co.nz Instagram: insta...
Tree Stump Removal - Part 1: Pulling With Tractor
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First we pull some huge cypress tree stumps out with our old Fiat 45-66 tractor and a heavy chain. Then the mammoth task of cutting and stacking the stumps into a pile ready for burning. Watch out for our next video on the subsequent inferno! Follow us Blog: backtotheland.co.nz Instagram: backtothelandnz
TIMELAPSE: Felling Rotting Trees
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DIY Waterwheel Build: Pumps water 20 metres (65 ft) high during drought
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DIY Waterwheel Build: Pumps water 20 metres (65 ft) high during drought
Homekill Professional Decapitating Carcass
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Homekill Professional Decapitating Carcass
Curious Cow Chases Homekill Carcass
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Curious Cow Chases Homekill Carcass
Homekill Kill Shot - Instant and Pain-Free
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Homekill Kill Shot - Instant and Pain-Free
First Spring Lambs
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First Spring Lambs
First Time Hay Baling - Part 2
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First Time Hay Baling - Part 2
First Time Hay Baling - Part 1
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First Time Hay Baling - Part 1
Two Minute Luxury Sheep Scrubbing
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Two Minute Luxury Sheep Scrubbing
TIMELAPSE: Building cages to stop cattle EATING our trees!
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TIMELAPSE: Building cages to stop cattle EATING our trees!
"Air Tractor" Liming in Rural New Zealand
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"Air Tractor" Liming in Rural New Zealand
Duckling catches & eats house flies
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Duckling catches & eats house flies

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  • @garyholt4445
    @garyholt4445 3 дні тому

    What a load of nothing

  • @velirp4649
    @velirp4649 Місяць тому

    Great video, great work, great farm! Do you age the beef?

  • @MeeryBloody
    @MeeryBloody Місяць тому

    Great video. I have the same tractor. But in very good shape...

  • @calvint9356
    @calvint9356 Місяць тому

    People used to pull stumps with a mule. My father made his living digging up stumps with a shovel and Maddox. Yeah for 50 cents a day.

  • @Peirithous
    @Peirithous 2 місяці тому

    Don’t forget railing and a walkway to prevent muddy landing😍😍

  • @Peirithous
    @Peirithous 2 місяці тому

    Where did you guys go? Did you go back to the city??!🤭😳🥺🤔💙💛

  • @grahamhannaford9917
    @grahamhannaford9917 2 місяці тому

    What has happened to this channel? Nothing for 2 years

  • @robertlong7033
    @robertlong7033 2 місяці тому

    200 bales huh? The only trouble is i counted each bale having to be handled at least 7 times from the time it left the baler until the time it gets put in front of the cow.

  • @cds2548
    @cds2548 2 місяці тому

    Humans are so cruel

  • @Welcome_To_Life
    @Welcome_To_Life 2 місяці тому

    Best looking fence on UA-cam

  • @royreinders5739
    @royreinders5739 4 місяці тому

    The setting of your tedder is all wrong this set up is used for raking not tedding

  • @ronsteuer3140
    @ronsteuer3140 4 місяці тому

    Gonna take a week or more to ash this stump

  • @Williamzimmerman-e2v
    @Williamzimmerman-e2v 4 місяці тому

    No power shaft cover!!

  • @Williamzimmerman-e2v
    @Williamzimmerman-e2v 4 місяці тому

    That’s what happens when you don’t use John Deere tractors.

  • @Wakeywhodat
    @Wakeywhodat 5 місяців тому

    I used a carbide bit and those burs, they peppered my forehead. I had 5 or 6 blood dots when I finished 😂Where did y’all go? You have a beautiful farm and I hope you’re doing well.

  • @bryandale7125
    @bryandale7125 5 місяців тому

    STOP allowing your government to control you, realizing you are the government, therefore you have the power to live as you please.

  • @bryandale7125
    @bryandale7125 5 місяців тому

    Those "grease nipples" are called zerks.

  • @jimcook4033
    @jimcook4033 5 місяців тому

    Just curious why you don’t have a wagon behind the baler when you handle every bale 5 times to get it in the barn

  • @skyjim777
    @skyjim777 6 місяців тому

    Really cool dude! Have you also looked at a hydraulic ram pump to move water up the hill? Those are cool too!❤️

  • @scottpecora371
    @scottpecora371 6 місяців тому

    Several good suggestions noted. Might want to add a third axle support point out in the creek so the paddle wheel instead of being cantilevered out from the bank which places a tremendous amout of side load and torsion on the existing support points would have balanced support on each side of the wheel. This could easily be added during the low water time in summer. A rotohammer and some epoxy would allow you to anchor into the rocks. Adding some jetties to direct water flow towards the paddle wheel couldn't hurt. And a screened settlement tank for the water pick up will considerably reduce wear and tear o. Your pump. Also a screen across the creek upstream a ways would help reduce branches and other objects contacting the paddle wheel. A clever set up, with room for several minor and inexpensive improvements to increase volume and reliability. Best of luck. Scott, Vancouver, Washington. U.S.

  • @kevinjensen539
    @kevinjensen539 6 місяців тому

    When using the chain to pull the stumps, try placing the hook of the chain around the side of the stump, and then pull. It will have the effect of twisting and pulling the stump at the same time.

  • @POSMhorsefarmer7
    @POSMhorsefarmer7 7 місяців тому

    Great job. Who knew curved fences could be such fun. Thanks.

  • @LuisAlbanes
    @LuisAlbanes 7 місяців тому

    The bearings of the axis are wooden?

  • @celalkoroglu7668
    @celalkoroglu7668 7 місяців тому

    Sizin oralarda fakir fukara gariban yokmu kelleyi ciğeri verirdiniz çöpe atıyorsunuz ulan sizin yaticak yeriniz yok

  • @Kristian-NH7740SLE
    @Kristian-NH7740SLE 7 місяців тому

    nice fiat

  • @jamesmckay9966
    @jamesmckay9966 7 місяців тому

    WHAT A PRETTY WOMAN.

  • @bleizer8921
    @bleizer8921 7 місяців тому

    Жалко что видео больше нет.

  • @terenceharvey359
    @terenceharvey359 8 місяців тому

    Hi great job. Do you have plans available?

  • @kaboomatar
    @kaboomatar 8 місяців тому

    You could just make an outlet on the top of the 2nd tank with a line running back to the river so it doesn't leak back around the tanks

  • @carmelomunoz1336
    @carmelomunoz1336 9 місяців тому

    Me gusta

  • @rhondakendrick2563
    @rhondakendrick2563 10 місяців тому

    THANK U FOR THE INFO

  • @richkramer2777
    @richkramer2777 10 місяців тому

    If the to of you would like some pointers on how the rake and baler ajust I would be happy to help!

  • @tempstep4058
    @tempstep4058 10 місяців тому

    Can you record a couple of hours of the wheel turning and doing it's thing. It's very relaxing. It will get a lot of views.

  • @Underpar26
    @Underpar26 10 місяців тому

    Dude I'm moving to New Zealand so I can find a beautiful wife

  • @MrPizzaman09
    @MrPizzaman09 10 місяців тому

    If you ever need more power from the wheel, a Poncelet blade design could easily double your efficiency. Just angling the flat blades would help a lot. Certainly not needed if it's working well now

  • @coltonblack6850
    @coltonblack6850 11 місяців тому

    Future generations will not judge us lightly.

  • @jasonschell9437
    @jasonschell9437 Рік тому

    Awesome. That's so cool.

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 Рік тому

    You guys can reach very high number of subscribers with more videos - maybe once a week. You create very good quality stories and your subject matter is in demand. I can see you with 1 mil+ subs like similar couples out there.

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 Рік тому

    How many posts holes did you dig by hand?

  • @woodsroamer6175
    @woodsroamer6175 Рік тому

    Low chromium content--not high. About 1.5 to 2 percent chromium.

  • @cody481
    @cody481 Рік тому

    FINALLY Someone that gives all the correct information

  • @playthe777
    @playthe777 Рік тому

    Imagine doing all this and not enjoying your meal.

  • @sairamsingh4105
    @sairamsingh4105 Рік тому

    Proud to be indian hindu 🕉

  • @hunterlogan2913
    @hunterlogan2913 Рік тому

    looks great!!

  • @dwayneflorence4482
    @dwayneflorence4482 Рік тому

    I know some of those cows are like damn, that’s going to be me one day.

  • @mthokozisindlovu402
    @mthokozisindlovu402 Рік тому

    Not me saying " why waste so much meat?". In South Africa we eat even the cow head. We don't get rid of it that way 😭😭

  • @5075E
    @5075E Рік тому

    Nice work, but get that loader bucket down, it's only a tip-over liability up there. Better yet, fill it with logs or rocks to hold your front end down giving your front axle more traction.

  • @OneManTrail
    @OneManTrail Рік тому

    I would have never thought to consider bending and curving the fence but it looks so incredible. Great job

  • @patrickexplorer2088
    @patrickexplorer2088 Рік тому

    Such a waste😢😢😢😢

  • @MelloneeGrange
    @MelloneeGrange Рік тому

    Do you have a supply list with plans?