Fencing Through a Low Area

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  • @NorthernMontanaHomestead
    @NorthernMontanaHomestead Рік тому +5

    This is the best fencing video I've found. Everyone else is fencing on nice flat ground which is something we don't have where I live.

  • @robinpearson4583
    @robinpearson4583 3 роки тому +28

    Evan, When you were attempting to pull the fence down by standing on it, if you had previously driven a screw in the post at the lowest level you wanted, with Rebecca's assistance you could have secured the fence at the required level before you stapled the fence to the post. Hope this helps, Cheers Robin.

    • @arthurdewith7608
      @arthurdewith7608 Рік тому +1

      Staples will pull out. Barb wire the dip u will eventually anyway

  • @michaelmorgan6154
    @michaelmorgan6154 3 роки тому +9

    Here in Australia in this situation we would put in a skirt. Build your fence as close to level as you can. When you get to the collveit run a heavy wire between your two posts then attach chicken netting with wire rings to the wire, something heavy attached to the bottom I use gal pipe to hold it down. Animals won’t get out, but in big rains allowing it to raise up letting debris flow through without pushing your fence over 👍🏻 if in a big rain if something takes out your skirt you only have to fix that not your whole fence.

  • @timetable620
    @timetable620 3 роки тому +26

    An option also is to tension the fence off something past the end post. Something heavy like a truck, tractor or maybe a side by side using the electric winch

    • @geraldskaggs3903
      @geraldskaggs3903 3 роки тому +5

      He don't listen to those who have erected hundreds of fences. There was a number of followers that told him the same thing you did the last time he stretched a run of fence.

    • @corydriver7634
      @corydriver7634 3 роки тому +2

      @@geraldskaggs3903 yeah he kinda likes to learn for himself I guess, to bad because there’s a wealth of knowledge here.

    • @huntermay1968
      @huntermay1968 3 роки тому +2

      Omg I agree so much. Very stubborn and stupid

    • @timetable620
      @timetable620 3 роки тому +1

      @Angel because we subscribe and are faithful. Just because we dislike the way someone is doing something doesn’t mean we will just abandon someone. It’s called a option or Suggestion. Not a dislike

    • @timetable620
      @timetable620 3 роки тому

      @Angel if you think of it. ANY comment is engagement and is very good for the UA-cam Algorithm.

  • @billclaussen5255
    @billclaussen5255 3 роки тому +5

    That's a mighty fine looking fence line, Good job!!! I love the idea of the boss post, it's doing exactly what his name says...Being the BOSS!!! Thanks Evan, you're doing great!!! Peace!!!
    Bill

  • @helenachase78
    @helenachase78 3 роки тому +5

    I am a 58 yr old female and just bought 12 acres in Saskatchewan.
    I am overwhelmed in regard to fencing my property and just got a 12,000.00 quote for perimeter fencing... I guess I'm doing it myself ! Thanks for making this video...

  • @margaretpervier8357
    @margaretpervier8357 3 роки тому +17

    The fence looks really good. I have never heard of a boss post. That makes perfect sense though.😊🐾❤️🎄❄️

  • @lancewheat67
    @lancewheat67 3 роки тому +1

    you should have tightened up your wire on your corner post first , stick a claw hammer with a long handle half way between the 2 post and give it 10 turns or so , you can feel when it is tight enough and when it is tightened remove hammer , and when you are stapling the wire in the low area put a staple sideways on the bottom of your post than you can push the wire down and hold it in place keeping your hands free , one last thing in the low laying areas find some big rocks and tie the rocks with a number 9 wire and wrap the #9 wire to your post in the low laying area and also add a couple of rocks between the posts to kee the wire from lifting in time hope this is helpful in future fencing projects .

  • @everettarthur6525
    @everettarthur6525 3 роки тому +2

    Always take your tractor and park it 6 ft past your last end post, secure your come along to the tractor then tighten fence. Put in staples on your end post (both ends) then take tractor with forks and pull fence down at your high spots.

  • @PhantomrpH
    @PhantomrpH 3 роки тому +5

    Evan, I really enjoy your channel thank you for reminding a down to earth genuine homestead channel. I'm getting tired of the other homesteaders that have to mention the name and model number of the products they use every other sentence. They are becoming a big infomercial and not enjoyable to watch.

  • @robertfeagley9304
    @robertfeagley9304 2 місяці тому

    This was great! because, I have some dips that are maybe a foot and a half drop. I was told by people that I have tried to hire to help me finish that the fence would bust if I tried to do the same thing you are doing. Great Job!

  • @tonygough8713
    @tonygough8713 3 роки тому +6

    Hard work working with uneven ground, good job.

  • @CentralNH
    @CentralNH 3 роки тому +7

    When you stepped on that been wire I flinched thinking man if he slips that's gonna hurt! Great job.

    • @kellykopsa384
      @kellykopsa384 3 роки тому

      It would have ripped his coveralls and possibly worse right up to his @9:48 ... you get the idea.

    • @CentralNH
      @CentralNH 3 роки тому

      @@kellykopsa384 exactly lol Becca wouldn't have been impressed 😅😂🤣

  • @patwanner1781
    @patwanner1781 3 роки тому +6

    Well Evan, I don’t have any advice or suggestions for you. I think you do a good job, and your working with Rebecca, you guys make the A team.
    Merry Christmas to you and Rebecca. 🎄

  • @jkdubs2
    @jkdubs2 3 роки тому +2

    Looks good! Doesnt matter how you do it as long as it works for you and you're happy with the result.

  • @Formerlywarmer
    @Formerlywarmer 2 роки тому +2

    Learned more about field fencing here than any site I’ve looked at. Thanks and great looking job

  • @mimicolvin3200
    @mimicolvin3200 3 роки тому +5

    Fantastic job. The fence really looks good and sturdy. The animals will have plenty of space to roam. Love watching your videos and see the improvement on your property. You both are blessed. Be safe, healthy and God bless you both.

  • @larrysmith2481
    @larrysmith2481 3 роки тому +3

    I always enjoy watching you guys it makes me miss home more and more each time I see you all....Mount Vernon and St Louis we miss being there

  • @sczorroc1552
    @sczorroc1552 3 роки тому +2

    Great job for a do it yourself fence have learned a lot from watching and reading the comments. Merry Christmas...

  • @vaeagle1
    @vaeagle1 3 роки тому +1

    i think the fence is looking great , can't wait to see the all the farm animals enjoying the pasture.

  • @jasoncorreal8810
    @jasoncorreal8810 3 роки тому +1

    I feel your pain about what's buried on the old farm. We recently found the old dump on our farm that dates to 1865. Its a mess! Cans and bottles nearly three feet deep and about 50 long over an embankment. People take for granted our modern trash disposal services. In the old days there was no way to get rid of stuff except to make a pile and try to burn it. Things are looking good on your farm. Merry Christmas from Dalmatian Hills farm!

    • @micah_lee
      @micah_lee 3 роки тому

      That would be a gold mine for bottles and cans! Unless it is literally just old scraps and stuff

  • @rickswildhorses
    @rickswildhorses 3 роки тому +6

    Great job Evan! That's not an easy fence to build. That's your best fence build yet!

  • @lucasbailey619
    @lucasbailey619 3 роки тому +1

    I always crank my come along off the hitch or front tow hook of my pickup. Gives you plenty of length of your come along cable

  • @ROGER99999
    @ROGER99999 3 роки тому +4

    You have to use the tensioner on the tractor past the posts, and attach each horizontal wire one at a time. The blocking on your boss posts has to be put in with horizontal grain.

  • @guyapeterson
    @guyapeterson 3 роки тому +1

    That's a nice looking fence! Congratulations on another finished project

  • @Tomhohenadel
    @Tomhohenadel 3 роки тому +2

    Rebecca, you’re looking sharp in those jeans. What a nice thing for Evan to say”you don’t weigh enough “.
    Merry Christmas guys.

  • @patriciabeyer7824
    @patriciabeyer7824 3 роки тому +2

    👏 👏 Hahaha, Okay Rebekah you can hang out there for a little while. 🤣🤣 You guys make me laugh at times. 👍 That's quite the fence. Nice. Thanks for sharing this with us. You folks be blessed and have a good day. 🙏☝️👍

  • @vintagetractorollie9421
    @vintagetractorollie9421 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. It looking good

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice looking fence. I learned a lot off your last two fence videos. Will be helping my father in law put up some new fence on the farm and I’m going to steal some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing Evan👍🏻👍🏻

    • @csnanny1882
      @csnanny1882 3 роки тому

      How nice, Merry Christmas.

  • @stanleyjohnston5876
    @stanleyjohnston5876 3 роки тому +2

    I would put a horizontal swinging gate in front of the culvert. When you have heavy rains, the rushing water won't take out your fence. You can add woven wire to the gaps at the bottom of your fence or use hog panels trimmed to the contour of the gaps.

  • @mmanut
    @mmanut 2 роки тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL JOB GUYS. Building Fences is Hard Work, Your Farm Looks Fantastic ‼️‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸

  • @moerftown1
    @moerftown1 3 роки тому +1

    I think your idea of running a barb wire below the actual woven wire is a fantastic idea, one - which I have not come across yet.
    It will discourage animals digging in, or dogs digging out. Like you, I have undulating country, and will have to block off some small dips, to keep my dogs at home. Thank you for your patience and kindness - in passing on your experience.

  • @boathead22000
    @boathead22000 3 роки тому +5

    good job Evan and Rebekah. you may fill in that gap at the bottom with a short run of barbed wire below the one you already ran and some soft wire to space the 2 strands apart

  • @sharonanspach2734
    @sharonanspach2734 3 роки тому +1

    great job today!!

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 3 роки тому

    Evan,if you and Rebecca are happy with your fence ,that’s all that matters. I did hear you say you are happy with it. I am proud that you try to do a nice looking job in everything you do. Some day I will read about your beautiful homestead in my Southern Living magazine.God bless you and your family ,and remember the reason for the season.

  • @NarrowWayFarm
    @NarrowWayFarm 3 роки тому +1

    Lots of great info in this video!! I have been stretching fence the past few days, this is how I have been doing it!

  • @artushgukasyan3229
    @artushgukasyan3229 2 роки тому +1

    Plant running roses in that gaping area 👍✊and it’s looks nice

  •  3 роки тому +1

    Good looking fence. 👍

  • @Johnrider1234
    @Johnrider1234 Рік тому

    We are fencing too. We do 8 foot centres. Double the posts. But twice as strong.

  • @irmalittell-edelen8562
    @irmalittell-edelen8562 3 роки тому

    Your fencing job is getting better and better as you find the best way to stretch it.

  • @olewillvarner
    @olewillvarner 3 роки тому +1

    Great job

  • @juantransportador
    @juantransportador 3 роки тому +1

    HELLO from las Vegas Nevada, thank you for sharing this video and have a marry Christmas, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • @joannak4640
    @joannak4640 3 роки тому +8

    I'm very impressed, Evan. I just keep thinking back to the very first holes you and Rebekah drilled with that hand held auger 😂 What a far way you have come! Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🦌

    • @ez-g3090
      @ez-g3090 2 роки тому

      How many times has he drilled her?

  • @ronaldlee2376
    @ronaldlee2376 3 роки тому +1

    Too late , we notched 2 2/4s x 4'long set on 9ga. bottom wire, stood on same while applying staples. This held fence in place with less effort. good job

  • @derekadams9856
    @derekadams9856 3 роки тому +1

    You got the tension on that fence just prefect Evan. That showed when you tried to pull it down at the boss posts. Any tighter you wouldn’t have made it. Also don’t think about messing up on video, we all feel for you when something doesn’t go as planned. like changing that first roll of baler wire. 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏼

  • @derekadams9856
    @derekadams9856 3 роки тому

    Nothing but admiration for you and Rebbeca. Doin all that work in between full time jobs. You must have 30 to 40 hours per day their man. Love watching all your struggles and successes

  • @64mrbuddy
    @64mrbuddy 3 роки тому +1

    Good looking fence y'al.

  • @johanbotha1665
    @johanbotha1665 3 роки тому

    You're a brave man, putting the crowned jewels in harms way by stepping on than barbed wire...nice job.

  • @philgriswold2133
    @philgriswold2133 3 роки тому +3

    The fence looks great. The main thing is that it keeps the cows in and the coyotes out. If it does that, it's a great fence.

    • @philgriswold2133
      @philgriswold2133 3 роки тому +1

      @Baum Squad Oh no, just a statement. Coyotes can't be kept out. Only killed for trespassing.

    • @oby-1607
      @oby-1607 3 роки тому

      Coyotes after my livestock find out what Hornady is real fast.

  • @jeffhatmaker817
    @jeffhatmaker817 8 місяців тому

    Nice work. I like the idea using the front-end loader for the wire roll.

  • @cathiwim
    @cathiwim 3 роки тому +1

    Another alternative is to stretch the fence, get it down vertically as far as you can, the fill the gap underneath with a cattle panel cut to fit. Thats what we do in our mountainous terrain. The spring wire clips need to be clamped down onto the fence too. An enterprising goat can get a horn under it and pull the clip off

  • @pboyd7007
    @pboyd7007 3 роки тому +2

    You are going to have a very nice pasture area once you finish. Congratulations!! Thanks for working so hard to get projects filmed while completing them. I certainly appreciate and enjoy watching. Rebecca and Evan, Merry Christmas to you and your family, may the Lord bless and keep you safe in the coming year.

  • @livelife4471
    @livelife4471 3 роки тому

    A job well done. Take the rest of the week off and enjoy your Christmas.

  • @raypitts4880
    @raypitts4880 3 роки тому

    nice to see the staples going in on the angle makes 2 spites not 1 that will slacken.

  • @mileswei796
    @mileswei796 3 роки тому

    Great video, and the dog is very cute

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 3 роки тому

    Very very nice Evan and Rebecca That fence look for nice! God-bless you and your homestead!

  • @abbo3272
    @abbo3272 Рік тому +1

    Just a suggestion, that block screwed on for footing, should be put on across ways, and in wet areas we used wider ones and pegged, each side, dig out recess at bottom of your hole to take the footing, this also gives more holding power. on shallower dips, we use steel picket, [waratah] we call them, 5 foot 6 in length, cut in half, drive in [10lb hammer] at 45% angle, just under dirt, with8 inch length S/S wire, in top hole, staple to bottom post bend over, then another staple. also look up ,Strainrite chain wire strainers, much better than those come alongs, nice stock proof fence,

  • @hankfacer7098
    @hankfacer7098 3 роки тому

    Great way of making a video over a number of days. Place really taking shape.

  • @TheWddacd
    @TheWddacd 2 роки тому

    Amen Margaret, this is quality work.............

  • @margaretbedwell58
    @margaretbedwell58 3 роки тому +12

    This is such a great looking fence you and Rebecca have built. Would another short strand of barbed wire help in the places at the culvert then add some more rip rap.? Just a thought. I don't know beans about fencing. Thanks for sharing this with us. Y'all have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

  • @ameliasonger3758
    @ameliasonger3758 3 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's. God Bless you and your family

  • @goingupcountry5670
    @goingupcountry5670 3 роки тому

    I agree with the other commenters another line of barbed wire at the low spots could work. Good job getting all that fence done, it looks great!

  • @laurelharrison4196
    @laurelharrison4196 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @garrettgunther2116
    @garrettgunther2116 3 роки тому

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @1995jug
    @1995jug 3 роки тому +1

    Evan you and Rebecca making a great looking fence, sounds like you got some arm chair fencers helping you. Hope you two have a Merry Christmas.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 3 роки тому +1

    Hi.... Evan nice to see you, great and amazing fencing, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐕🐖🐈🌱🐐🎥👍👍👍

  • @randolphbutler1832
    @randolphbutler1832 3 роки тому

    Well done. Teamwork makes the dream work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fawnschimpf3378
    @fawnschimpf3378 3 роки тому

    I used to build fence out in Idaho and Montana Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Tough hand digging with blue bar and shovels but some similar methods. Thanks for sharing! Great job

  • @jonnyquest6872
    @jonnyquest6872 3 роки тому +7

    Great stuff Evan, we are gunna be installing our own pasture fencing soon and we are learning a lot from you! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and Rebecca .🎄🎄Bruce&Beth ......Michigan

  • @csours67
    @csours67 3 роки тому

    Greetings from Massachusetts! Thanks for the informative videos, good to see how you tackle the problems. Best of luck developing your property!

  • @nadovidaich2364
    @nadovidaich2364 Рік тому +1

    Great job!

  • @longcaster
    @longcaster 3 роки тому +5

    Evan, let me see if I can help you get a better job done on your fencing project.. First when you backfill around the wooden posts, keep the dirt down 5-6 inches. When you tie your bottom wire you will have room to work.
    On your stretcher you have 3 places to pull from. You are choosing to use 2 come-alongs to pull with. Try one come-along in the center position. Next put your stretcher outside the fence, not between the post and the wire
    . Lastly when you are finishing tying the single strands, you cut the stub end with cutters. That works, but it leaves the tag end sticking up and you can cut you and the animals if they rub against it. There is a way to twist the tag end with little effort that breaks the wire so it doesn't stick out and cannot cut you. Stoney Ridge Farmer has demonstrated the movements to tie it several times in his videos. When the bottom wires are finished, then backfill the last few inches or dirt.
    Keep up the great work, I am amazed at how fast you are learning what alot of us grew up doing. My fondest memory is being barefoot when I was mucking out the barns.

  • @CycloneJackHH
    @CycloneJackHH 3 роки тому +1

    Exciting to see you getting the new pasture fenced in. That means your getting closer to getting in some beef cattle and I’ve been looking forward to watching and learning from your journey in raising the larger livestock.

  • @HiddenCreekHomestead
    @HiddenCreekHomestead 3 роки тому +2

    Looking good Evan. Merry Christmas to you guys!

  • @inspirationstrategies6845
    @inspirationstrategies6845 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice job. Thanks for producing the video. Just a couple of suggestions for consideration. You mentioned that the holes holding the wooden fence posts had water in them. Given that, consider putting in about 6" of gravel at the bottom of the holes to allow for the water to drain. Otherwise the posts will rot much quicker than need be. Also, in those areas were there was a depression around the bottom of a T Post, you could cut a foot or so off a metal cattle panel at the proper width to cover the depression, and then cut a T Post to insert in the ground at a couple of places to hold the cattle panel in place. That will prevent animals from escaping and secure the fix in place -- much better than just packing the area with dirt. Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to do the video. Nice fence!

  • @robertnelson8479
    @robertnelson8479 3 роки тому

    Got to show that fence who's the boss. Looks really good! 🎄 🎅 ☃️

  • @leol1682
    @leol1682 3 роки тому +1

    Good job guy's .

  • @2001joefox
    @2001joefox 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoy watching your progress on the farm and especially your explanation of what you do and why. Great job and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @johnr8439
    @johnr8439 3 роки тому

    Great job on the fencing Evan, I very much enjoy all you do and your channel. Thank you

  • @dcct1905
    @dcct1905 3 роки тому +1

    I haven’t built a lot of fence but our bracing always run from top of the corner post diagonally down to the next post. The sturdiest part of a fence post is near the bottom where it enters the ground. The weakest point is the top. The cross brace at the bottom holds the corner post in place thus the rest of the fence stays taught.
    Also it doesn’t matter that you have 6” gaps between the fence and the ground. Coyotes or your dogs can dig under a woven wire fence.
    Just making comments, your fence looks very nice. I wish I had it on my farm.

  • @marcdipaolo5142
    @marcdipaolo5142 11 місяців тому

    I love the comments section here---lots of different opinions and all of them are helpful

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 3 роки тому +1

    ...lookin' good ,nice job, have a great Christmas...

  • @peteJoseph-x3h
    @peteJoseph-x3h 2 роки тому

    Dogs always seem to want to have nose in your work. Nice fence by the way.

  • @bignorwegian3566
    @bignorwegian3566 11 місяців тому

    Your fence looks really good. We are nearing the end of putting 660' of fence around the backyard area of our two acre lot; we have a sharp incline at the end, so I was looking for a video that showed stretching the fence down to the bottom of the post, just like you did with your boss posts; that was a great visual to let me know how to do mine. With regards to running out of come-along, I saw a video put out by a fencing manufacturer that said to start by coming 5' off of your end post, then add 1' for every 100' of fencing being stretched; that should allow you to fully stretch without running out of come-along wire. Great videos; thank you for creating them.

  • @Bernie5172
    @Bernie5172 3 роки тому

    I just screw a bolt in at the bottom and make the bottom wider , like you said, then toss in 2 bags of ready set cement

  • @charleskirksey9934
    @charleskirksey9934 3 роки тому

    You do good work, like what you put out. Thanks.

  • @josefenge1332
    @josefenge1332 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the help

  • @tobaccoman1542
    @tobaccoman1542 3 роки тому

    I love to see a tight fence, something so satisfying about it!

  • @bethstuart7448
    @bethstuart7448 3 роки тому

    Great job! Excited to see all the great videos in the new year of the animals enjoying their new area!

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 3 роки тому

    When you said you were fencing through a low area I had to see it. On our last farm we had to fence across two ravines that were about a hundred feet deep and three hundred feet across. They were so steep you couldn't get a four wheeler out of them. Glad you don't have to do anything like that. Your fence is looking good 👍😊

  • @catherinegrace6406
    @catherinegrace6406 3 роки тому +1

    Those post hole diggers are nice.. my fence guy has a machine on the front of his tractor that Pounds the posts in.. They don’t move..

  • @ticklefritz5406
    @ticklefritz5406 3 роки тому

    That's a mighty fine fence you built there, son

  • @rashayes902
    @rashayes902 3 роки тому

    Evan those spring wire clips look like they'd save me a ton of time...nice fence, thanks for the video series

  • @micah_lee
    @micah_lee 3 роки тому

    I like how you left that tree right infront of the pipe, hopefully grass can grow up in front of it and the tree and the roots can help slow the water down and filter it

  • @CoNeSol
    @CoNeSol 2 місяці тому

    I would like to see how those boss posts have held 3-4 years later as you shouldve used concrete on them due to the pressure that they are under with the fence and given that the soil is mostly wet for most of the time. I wont be surprised to see that they have lifted.

  • @williamlillibridge6055
    @williamlillibridge6055 3 роки тому

    Hell man, that looks OUTSTANDING!!! I didn't know you had it in you keep up the great work.

  • @MichaelJosephJr934
    @MichaelJosephJr934 3 роки тому

    Wow great tips. I'm using a few of these on my upcoming build. T.Y!

  • @timwagner740
    @timwagner740 3 роки тому +1

    Pull the fence with come alongs attached to your tractor

  • @TheRbraxton2
    @TheRbraxton2 3 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to your 2021 Goals video!

  • @Bill-1005
    @Bill-1005 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Learned a lot. Thanks!