G'Day folks, Just a quick tip on your bat box's, take the front off the box and either rough up the inside back of the box pr staple some fly wire, or similar, inside the box so that the bats have something to grip onto as they rest.... Looks like you have been pretty busy with the rest of the area...keep up the great work.
I Think we should start collecting the eggs & give them the float test to see if they're OK. I suppose we could always crack them on the deck just in case they're stinkers. 🤣🤢 Cheers & have a top one.
I discovered where the micro bats live at my place, they were roosting in the shade umbrella when I accidentally woke them up in the middle of the day! Tiny tiny things!
Yep, education before the fact will also save the vet bills as well methinks. I really would like to get some film of the bats just so we can work out which ones they are. Happy to wait until they're in the boxes as B suggested. Cheers mate & have a fantastic week.
You will have fun with goats.Had both milkers and cashmere stud . Can be interesting to keep contained lol We had plain then barb then netting then electric, all on one paddock fence and the buggers still got out. Hope you have more success than we had. Loved the meat and milk tho. Good luck, feel like i am back tomy younger days
We're looking into the netting now Kerry as we will need it for the small sections we want to run them in around the house paddock. We'll just be staying with meat goats for the time being. I did my years milking cows as a kid & I think that was more than enough. 😉
When I was doing my zoology degree at UNE, we set up a couple of audio recorders on campus in amongst the trees and then analysed the recordings. It was amazing the number of different species of bat we were able to identify from their calls, especially when you consider we didn't see or hear a single one. Those recorders were amazing.
Thanks for the tip Steve. 👍 I have a Tascam that might do the trick. B was saying that she thought she heard different calls but not sure if that was gender related or not. Hope you have a top week mate.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm If the Tascam will record them, it'd be worth trying to identify them using the sound. The trick is finding sounds to compare them to.
I think I asked before but do you have a local extension office that services farmers/small land holders Jennifer? I know not all areas have them there. They might have similar services if you do. We only have smaller NGO groups like QGoat & BMRG here.
Hi Rob, thanks for the goat disease info, i suspect a lot can be avoided by having lots of different plants bushes, mixed herbs, rosemary and thyme , ribwort, comfrey, borage, sage, apple trees and fruit blackberry ? , dandelion, thistle, etc, and garden veg like humans eat, to browse on, not just grass, grass, grass. not saying its foolproof, but worth a try.
From what we've seen & been told "treating disease" with diet looks to work just as well for animals as it does for humans.. Who'd of thunk it. 🤔😉 Hope all's well with you mate.
Hi guys, thanks for the videos. I look forward to them every weekend. We’ve got a block at Chatsworth just outside Gympie, and we have a bit of Rats Tail, which I’ve been trying to control by cutting off seed heads and spraying with a bit of roundup. I’ve also been spelling paddocks to see if the other grasses will out compete the rats tail. I’m interested in your comments regarding the producer around Bundy and his advice on controlling rats tail grass. Would you mind sharing, or doing a video about it please. Keep the great vids coming, we luv them. Jason and Monica
Hi Jason and Monica. We won't be doing a video for a while on our methods as we're just not set up for it as of yet. He uses spot spray method at the moment but is now thinking about using the wick wiper unit that the local council have to loan out. We learned about it & other services that offer at the workshop. Gympie may have some similar services so might be worth checking out. With the wipe method you slash the paddock first & the GRT will generally grow back faster & taller than other grasses. When it's tall enough you run the wick-wipe over the top & only the taller GRT will get treated. Hope that helps some folks.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm thanks for that, I’ll touch base with the Gympie council. Another question, when you were at the field day was there any info from the Mary River catchment guys on grants or funding that can be accessed to manage erosion. Like you guys, We’ve got some erosion on our place, and was wondering if there’s assistance available. Rectification isn’t going to be cheap, but we will have to address it.
@@hsvme6508 Sorry I missed your reply. They did have some info on available help but we didn't take much notice sorry. I think it had more to do with natural waterways where ours erosion issue is man made. Would like to know how you get on.
Thanks for the video, good to see that you are making the place the way you want it. I cant wait for the Spring here in the U.S. to see what grows on our property. Dont have a lot of property but its big enough for us to garden and live simpler.
There sure is a bit of work in getting the place tidied up but you have done a fair bit already. We have some insectivorous bats here also. I have plans to either get or make some bay houses.
Every year I can see tiny bats catching insects in mid air right in front of my security camera just before full dark. And every day at the same time. True acrobats. It is amazing to see how they can make a 90 degree turn in mid air. @@BitsOutTheBackFarm
Certainly are. 👍 Using the netting around the house to keep the grass down to start with as we'll only have 6 or so. If we feel like they're right for us we'll get more to help clear some of the brush under the trees down the front & in the back paddock we want to regen. 👍 Cheers IR
Hey Katrina. All is well with the three of us thanks. Had some time off due to family matters that needed our attention down south. We're getting back into videoing again now & hope to have an update this weekend. 😁 Cheers & have a fantastic one.
The place is starting to look tidier, great work! Would you be getting meat goats or dairy goats? If meat, have you considered Percy Island goats? A unique, heritage, Aussie goat. I've always wanted goats, since working with them in Ag class at high school. And, after learning about Percy Island goats, have always wanted them! 😊 All the best - Janis.
Hey Janis. I have never heard of them to tell you the truth but have them on the list to look up. 👍 We're mainly looking for meat goats & are wanting a breed that does well in our region. Boer look to be the go to but we know a few folks with X breeds as well. Cheers & have a great week.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm Percy Island is off the cost of QLD, near Mackay. Back in the 1800s maritime vessels dumped a load of goats there and they've been breeading and evolving into own goat breed since. Percy Island goats are perfect for the Aussie climate, and although on the small side, a great all rounder for meat, dairy, or pelts. When you mentioned QGoats I immediately thought of the Percy's, as they're trying to save this heritage breed from being wiped out. Have a good one!
Our nights are full of bats. We have a security light that comes on automatically and the local bats just go nuts due the insects it attracts. I plain on either making or buying bat boxes this summer. We ue to do goats back at our old property, for milk and meat.... i hate goats...... my wife is now talking about getting sheep, Kadin? Is that the name? Not sure, anyway, they woukd be for milk and meat, not wool. Their wool naturally sheds and is not good quality. Anyway, thanks for sharing , i always look forward to your updates. I get plenty of inspiration for our own tiny property whenever I watch.
I'm glad you're enjoying them Dave. I would prefer sheep as well as I like the fattier meat. We have seen sheading sheep around locally, mainly dorpers I think. Goats will be better dual purpose as they will eat a wider variety of feed but we might get a few sheep down the line as well. Hope you have a fantastic week mate.
I want to do the course with Tarwyn Park & Stewart in June but not sure if the budget can handle it at the moment. www.tarwynparktraining.com.au/learn-nsf/learn-natural-sequence-farming-the-sunshine-coast Natural Sequence Farming is something B & I are very interested in along with Keyline & other water capture/saving methods. Cheers Nicolai.
G'Day folks, Just a quick tip on your bat box's, take the front off the box and either rough up the inside back of the box pr staple some fly wire, or similar, inside the box so that the bats have something to grip onto as they rest.... Looks like you have been pretty busy with the rest of the area...keep up the great work.
Thanks for the tip Les. 👍 Will be setting them up this week. Keen to see if any bats find them.
That’s a good point. A lot of them have grooves in them for that reason.
Hi all we are around your area, barber pole is the worst in our area, we follow pat coleby’s method
Good to know! Thanks TTF. You closer to the coast our out Childers way?
Guinea fowl eggs are very delicious. The best eggs I have ever eaten are PeaFowl eggs.
You two inspire me.
I Think we should start collecting the eggs & give them the float test to see if they're OK. I suppose we could always crack them on the deck just in case they're stinkers. 🤣🤢
Cheers & have a top one.
I discovered where the micro bats live at my place, they were roosting in the shade umbrella when I accidentally woke them up in the middle of the day! Tiny tiny things!
Oh no Niamh. I'm sure they found a new home. We still haven't set ours up. Found a snake skin just next to the spot we were thinking about... 🤔
Hey gday guys, good to see the video, be good to get some goats to eat some weeds.
Then we can eat them.
Cheers Brett.
Looking good, a lot of work in keeping the weeds cleared. Nice and green there 👍
Just started on the overgrown chook pen Garry. We're looking at taking the mesh fencing down to wallaby proof a garden area elsewhere.
Cheers mate.
Nice one. Better for warned with the parasites you know what to do to prevent them now. Like the bat boxes we see a few bats here in summer.
Yep, education before the fact will also save the vet bills as well methinks.
I really would like to get some film of the bats just so we can work out which ones they are. Happy to wait until they're in the boxes as B suggested.
Cheers mate & have a fantastic week.
You will have fun with goats.Had both milkers and cashmere stud . Can be interesting to keep contained lol We had plain then barb then netting then electric, all on one paddock fence and the buggers still got out. Hope you have more success than we had. Loved the meat and milk tho. Good luck, feel like i am back tomy younger days
We're looking into the netting now Kerry as we will need it for the small sections we want to run them in around the house paddock.
We'll just be staying with meat goats for the time being. I did my years milking cows as a kid & I think that was more than enough. 😉
When I was doing my zoology degree at UNE, we set up a couple of audio recorders on campus in amongst the trees and then analysed the recordings. It was amazing the number of different species of bat we were able to identify from their calls, especially when you consider we didn't see or hear a single one. Those recorders were amazing.
Thanks for the tip Steve. 👍 I have a Tascam that might do the trick.
B was saying that she thought she heard different calls but not sure if that was gender related or not.
Hope you have a top week mate.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm I think the recorders we used were ultrasonic. We then looked at the waveform and compared it to images of other waveforms.
@@vk4vsp All I'm hearing are squeaks so maybe the Tascam won't do the trick.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm If the Tascam will record them, it'd be worth trying to identify them using the sound. The trick is finding sounds to compare them to.
@@vk4vsp We're hoping to chat further with the chap we bought the boxes from B is into bats. Will pick his brains & maybe do a video with him as well.
Hi guys, yep dad is on his learners after opening up his head on the ceiling fan 45 stishes later all good 😂😂😂😂, ,very interesting update guys 😎😎😎😎
🤣 Luckily I only drew a little blood on my attempt.
Shall see you next week some time all going well.
Cheers Marc.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm coffee will be ready Rob😊😊
Beautiful place and beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤
It really is Dr Rahila. We're very fortunate to have found this place.
as kids we used to flick a piece of sheep poo up in the air and watch bats catch and taste it, good for 1 laugh.
🤣
Such fun! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cheers Sandra. Got stuck into clearing out the chook pen last weekend.
Looking great guys 😊😊😊
Cheers Leon. 😁👍
Wow what a great conference! I sure could use one of those in my area!
I think I asked before but do you have a local extension office that services farmers/small land holders Jennifer? I know not all areas have them there. They might have similar services if you do.
We only have smaller NGO groups like QGoat & BMRG here.
Hi Rob, thanks for the goat disease info, i suspect a lot can be avoided by having lots of different plants bushes, mixed herbs, rosemary and thyme , ribwort, comfrey, borage, sage, apple trees and fruit blackberry ? , dandelion, thistle, etc, and garden veg like humans eat, to browse on, not just grass, grass, grass. not saying its foolproof, but worth a try.
From what we've seen & been told "treating disease" with diet looks to work just as well for animals as it does for humans.. Who'd of thunk it. 🤔😉
Hope all's well with you mate.
Bats with Rob Bob .
They are cool to watch. Drive Jack crazy though. 🤣
Did you find the design drawings? I have my copy if you want me to send them through.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm
Yes I have got the drawings thanks mate.
What about “bats out the back”
@@ozzypunk1 🤣🤣 I know there's a few in the belfry 😉😉
Hi guys, thanks for the videos. I look forward to them every weekend. We’ve got a block at Chatsworth just outside Gympie, and we have a bit of Rats Tail, which I’ve been trying to control by cutting off seed heads and spraying with a bit of roundup. I’ve also been spelling paddocks to see if the other grasses will out compete the rats tail. I’m interested in your comments regarding the producer around Bundy and his advice on controlling rats tail grass. Would you mind sharing, or doing a video about it please. Keep the great vids coming, we luv them.
Jason and Monica
Hi Jason and Monica. We won't be doing a video for a while on our methods as we're just not set up for it as of yet.
He uses spot spray method at the moment but is now thinking about using the wick wiper unit that the local council have to loan out. We learned about it & other services that offer at the workshop. Gympie may have some similar services so might be worth checking out.
With the wipe method you slash the paddock first & the GRT will generally grow back faster & taller than other grasses. When it's tall enough you run the wick-wipe over the top & only the taller GRT will get treated.
Hope that helps some folks.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm thanks for that, I’ll touch base with the Gympie council. Another question, when you were at the field day was there any info from the Mary River catchment guys on grants or funding that can be accessed to manage erosion. Like you guys, We’ve got some erosion on our place, and was wondering if there’s assistance available. Rectification isn’t going to be cheap, but we will have to address it.
@@hsvme6508 Sorry I missed your reply. They did have some info on available help but we didn't take much notice sorry. I think it had more to do with natural waterways where ours erosion issue is man made.
Would like to know how you get on.
Thanks for the video, good to see that you are making the place the way you want it. I cant wait for the Spring here in the U.S. to see what grows on our property. Dont have a lot of property but its big enough for us to garden and live simpler.
That's what it's all about I think. 👍 Will you be keeping any livestock?
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm maybe some chickens
@@tkgcreations3247 Yoiu know they're the "gateway" animal for may menageries. 🤣🤣
I need to know where you got the frog shirt please 🐸🐸
It was a hand me down/up from my SIL Liz.
The tag says "GEMS Nature Design Co" 07 33661422 👍👍100% Aussie made too. 👍🐸🐸
There sure is a bit of work in getting the place tidied up but you have done a fair bit already. We have some insectivorous bats here also. I have plans to either get or make some bay houses.
Nice one John. Ours haven't gone up yet. Found what we think is a brown tree snake skin just next to the first spot so are looking elsewhere now. 😉
I love the bat house 👍
I would love to know what types we have as there's quite a few local species from the look of it.
Cheers mate.
Every year I can see tiny bats catching insects in mid air right in front of my security camera just before full dark. And every day at the same time. True acrobats. It is amazing to see how they can make a 90 degree turn in mid air. @@BitsOutTheBackFarm
Looking at rotation grazing for your goats when your paddocks are set up?
Certainly are. 👍 Using the netting around the house to keep the grass down to start with as we'll only have 6 or so.
If we feel like they're right for us we'll get more to help clear some of the brush under the trees down the front & in the back paddock we want to regen. 👍
Cheers IR
Haven't heard from you guys for awhile I hope everything is OK?
Hey Katrina. All is well with the three of us thanks. Had some time off due to family matters that needed our attention down south. We're getting back into videoing again now & hope to have an update this weekend. 😁
Cheers & have a fantastic one.
The place is starting to look tidier, great work! Would you be getting meat goats or dairy goats? If meat, have you considered Percy Island goats? A unique, heritage, Aussie goat. I've always wanted goats, since working with them in Ag class at high school. And, after learning about Percy Island goats, have always wanted them! 😊 All the best - Janis.
Hey Janis. I have never heard of them to tell you the truth but have them on the list to look up. 👍 We're mainly looking for meat goats & are wanting a breed that does well in our region. Boer look to be the go to but we know a few folks with X breeds as well.
Cheers & have a great week.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm Percy Island is off the cost of QLD, near Mackay. Back in the 1800s maritime vessels dumped a load of goats there and they've been breeading and evolving into own goat breed since. Percy Island goats are perfect for the Aussie climate, and although on the small side, a great all rounder for meat, dairy, or pelts. When you mentioned QGoats I immediately thought of the Percy's, as they're trying to save this heritage breed from being wiped out. Have a good one!
Our nights are full of bats. We have a security light that comes on automatically and the local bats just go nuts due the insects it attracts. I plain on either making or buying bat boxes this summer.
We ue to do goats back at our old property, for milk and meat.... i hate goats...... my wife is now talking about getting sheep, Kadin? Is that the name? Not sure, anyway, they woukd be for milk and meat, not wool. Their wool naturally sheds and is not good quality. Anyway, thanks for sharing , i always look forward to your updates. I get plenty of inspiration for our own tiny property whenever I watch.
I'm glad you're enjoying them Dave.
I would prefer sheep as well as I like the fattier meat. We have seen sheading sheep around locally, mainly dorpers I think.
Goats will be better dual purpose as they will eat a wider variety of feed but we might get a few sheep down the line as well.
Hope you have a fantastic week mate.
Have you tried talking to Forage Farms for regenerative farming for you future?
87 Mullaly Rd, Kybong QLD 4570
I want to do the course with Tarwyn Park & Stewart in June but not sure if the budget can handle it at the moment.
www.tarwynparktraining.com.au/learn-nsf/learn-natural-sequence-farming-the-sunshine-coast
Natural Sequence Farming is something B & I are very interested in along with Keyline & other water capture/saving methods.
Cheers Nicolai.