Greg you have taught me so much and my farm is looking fantastic. Thank you! If you saw my pastures you would be proud to have influenced me. Last year our farm was full of gullies and chemicals. Now we are making a good living on forage alone and there is no erosion on our steep hills anymore. 60 acres saved almost overnight and it would not have gotten done without these videos as simple as they may seem it is vital information to young farmers.
My brother in law has cows and he is always whining about he never has enough time to do anything else ( mainly anything for anyone else) But you can't tell him anything because he already knows it all. If he would watch Greigs videos with an open mind he would make some money and have time to help Mom&dad. It is amazing how much you can learn on his channel. It's nice to see that someone realizes the importance of Internships.
thank you for sharing your expertise and doing it in such a simple patient manner for those of us that, because of our inexperience, just don't put two and two together at first but once you explain the "why" of things, it just couldn't make more sense... thank you!
While we are planning on starting our new herd. I keep re watching your videos. Your making such great useful video. So informative. Keep going we need you! Also. Go Casey go! Good luck to you! 🤗
I ordered your second book, Come Back Farms. It's supposed to be in tomorrow. I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks again for these informative videos, books, and presentations.
Saw this idea on a Swiss farmers posting, they has a double reel system which was setup on the back with one reel above the other, worked real well too.
I usually run the whole wire out, tighten it, and hot it up before putting in the pegs. This ensures a very straight fence. With experience, it's not hard to do this and not get bit (zapped) A wonky fence is a weak fence that stock can push over, or that can be pulled over by putting tension on the wire. It's astounding how wonky the fence can get if you're putting the pegs in as you go even if you think you're driving/riding in a straight line. A simple way to cross the erected fence without getting off the bike: Approach the fence at a 45-degree angle. When the front tyre is just about to touch it, reach out your foot and push the wire down. There is no need to get off the bike to do this. Once you have the wire below half the height of the wheel, drive over slowly. Coming at it from a 45 means as you cross it, the wire is being held down to the ground by each wheel un succession and will not come up and get caught on the underside of the bike or by the nut on the towball. With experience you can also do this with tractors, pickups, and other vehicles.
Most of us won't be able to run sheep with one strand though, I've used three most commonly. Not sure I can visualize doing three reels at once that way. Even so running each reel at a time like that is a massive time and energy saver.
In that case you could start the second reel at the far end and head back then you only need to repeat once for two round trips the last leg back gives you a chance to look around more diligently and see if there is anything near that might worry you.
Using the set up they show here, instead of having the pull out that holds a single reel, have a pull out that is completely detachable so it's not in the way all the time and that can be locked in that is a vertical tower with three holders, one on top the other with enough spacing for all three reels. You can also have a tower for two or even four reels, depending on your needs. Some galv round and square pipe, a drill and a bolt or whatever you come up with for locking thw tower in place, a welder and a tape measure is all you need.
Very nice setup. Wonder if facing that wire bar with HDPE would help keep it from pushing it so far out instead of just down, less friction. I wonder if doing this over time will loosen the fence wire, you can see it pulling that line pole pretty hard there when he crosses. Maybe reducing the angle of the bar could help too, though it would make it stick out much more in the front. Regardless, genius idea to save lots of time over the months and years of setting up paddocks.
This video answers questions I've been asking but not getting a reply on. I thought I'd seen all your videos. Somehow YT never showed me this one before. Still curious bout the pigtails--which may forever be a mystery.
A 'pigtail' is the common name for a type of temporary electric fence post. Have a look at the posts standing in his old reel holders on the back of the bike. Not sure if its shown at any stage in the vid but the top is curled in a circle like a pigs tail, hence the name. This is usually the only insulated part as well. The white posts he's using are commonly referred to as sheep posts and are made of plastic composite body with a steel foot. There are also taller ones available used for horses. Pigtails are made of steel and are more commonly used for cattle as they only have one fixed place for the hotwire to go through, which is the insulated pigtail loop at the top. Some temp electric fence post other names: pigtail, picket, standard, peg Bit that hold the wire = reel
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you again Greg. Just made a verbal commitment on the Honda Foreman 520cc (similar to the Rubicon, but manual and few less features). They have it in inventory (which hasn't been a given lately), and the Rubicon was a few bucks more. Hoping the manual isn't too much of a pain for grazing. That was my biggest hesitation.
@@patrickmcginnis6898 you will not regret owning a Honda. They are super reliable. Just make sure you keep track of your oil changes and don’t go over the suggested hours between oil changes. Once a month, power spray the undercarriage to remove all debris.
Are all of your temporary fences charged from the perimeter fence or do you ever utilize a battery powered charger for an interior area that may not have a perimeter connection? Thanks for the video.
They are all powered from perimeter fence. A charger powered by a battery would work fine though. You just have to make sure to charge the battery every so often or put a solar panel on it.
On a different note; Greg have you ever considered a Japanese Mini Truck instead of a four wheeler. One of the national parts distributors for mini trucks is located in Jackson, Missouri - G & R Imports. www.GRImports.com Tim @ Cliffside Acres
Greg, I was wondering if you could comment on your experience using alligator clips to energize the wire/reel? Any reasons why that doesn't work well in your experience, or is it just personal preference? Wrapping the wire seems like it would break down the strand over time.
Just another thing that I have to carry around or buy. Been wrapping it on the hook for 20 years, haven't had any issues yet. Powerflex Polybraid rocks!
Hi Greg Can you go through your internship program. When I hear intern I here no payment ( not no cost but unpaid training. Not a thing in oz which I think is a good). I did like when you mentioned that you would be helping to get a ranch to start them on their own journey. I like that bit. With Ben and Issac now helping and learning on farm I presume they can’t still go home to mum every night. Do you supply accommodation, help with food. Farm life can be 7days how do you balance that with the big question and as politely as possible could you still run enterprises if you had to pay wages for the two interns or could you “realistically” run the farms without them on the intern program. Or is it a case of “Don’t go out and employ people to do your work, you will go broke, just don’t do that.” I’m gunna sign off now so you have a good day folks.
We pay our interns, we do not expect them to work for free. We provide housing, all paid utilities, meat, milk, eggs. They also get paid vacations, bonuses and Christmas bonuses. We find them a job as a grazing manager when they complete their internship.
Thank you That clears up a few misconceptions I had. I just got the interpretation of internship a bit wrong. You treat your animals with kindness and respect I did not think you would exploit your workers. I apologise if that is how the question came across. I had in my mind a corporate intern (from the movies mostly) of work for experience. Anyway thank you again. Love watching your channel keep em coming.
I have 3-4 acres. Was wanting some sorta setup for a pin wheeled design rotational fencing. With a centered watering area with covered roof for helping in rain catchment system as well as a place for shade for my sheep. I have 6 dairy sheep. Thanks Greg Judy!
Great ideas here. But there are trade offs. First is that this system would probably not work with two or three wires. This means that sheep are not going to work and probably not calves and certainly not lambs. When you can't put calves with their mothers you end up having another herd to move around and all sorts of other problems. Also, a real physical perimeter fence is going to be needed or you will be losing animals. In certain states, if someone hits your animal YOU are at fault. Not only that a calf can destroy thousands of dollars of orchard, garden, etc. in minutes if they are where they are not supposed to be. "Lightweight" systems like this seem very clever on video, and they are, but what isn't made clear is such systems are on the edge of failure and someone needs to constantly monitoring what is happening. If you are like most people and work offsite 8 hours a day and sleep 7 or eight hours...well...you can get annoyed. Where I live wind is so strong that a fence with that degree of slack wouldn't come undone.
Anyone looking at this should look up Kiwitech.co.nz there is a system invented in New Zealand that’s been used for 30 years that’s 100x more advanced and easy than this. Using exactly the same principles.
You can order a piece of rubber belting from Free Choice Enterprises. It will be a cover that they use to cover their mineral feeder. I think it comes in 6'x3' pieces. Phone 608-723-7977.
Greg you have taught me so much and my farm is looking fantastic. Thank you! If you saw my pastures you would be proud to have influenced me. Last year our farm was full of gullies and chemicals. Now we are making a good living on forage alone and there is no erosion on our steep hills anymore. 60 acres saved almost overnight and it would not have gotten done without these videos as simple as they may seem it is vital information to young farmers.
Thanks Brandon for your comments. Glad you have been able to make positive changes to your farm!
My brother in law has cows and he is always whining about he never has enough time to do anything else ( mainly anything for anyone else) But you can't tell him anything because he already knows it all. If he would watch Greigs videos with an open mind he would make some money and have time to help Mom&dad. It is amazing how much you can learn on his channel. It's nice to see that someone realizes the importance of Internships.
Nice set up. I sit side saddle too when putting in pigtails. Then string them on the way back. Your reel holder idea is excellent.
This is really awesome! I can't just get tired watching your videos Mr. Greg. You're truly a blessing to upcoming farmers like me.
thank you for sharing your expertise and doing it in such a simple patient manner for those of us that, because of our inexperience, just don't put two and two together at first but once you explain the "why" of things, it just couldn't make more sense... thank you!
Excellent technique. I love what you say - it's a tool, not a toy. Thanks for taking your time to share with everyone.
THANK YOU, thank you, thank your for a more detailed video. Keep up this type of video! Tim @ Cliffside Acres
Thank you so much for showing and explaining how to set this up!
While we are planning on starting our new herd. I keep re watching your videos. Your making such great useful video. So informative. Keep going we need you! Also. Go Casey go! Good luck to you! 🤗
I've always wondered what that thing was on the front of your four wheeler. Clever idea! Another great video Greg.
I ordered your second book, Come Back Farms. It's supposed to be in tomorrow. I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks again for these informative videos, books, and presentations.
Jesse Campbell where did you order book from I’d like to read too
We enjoy your videos. We have a homestead and have enjoyed your knowledge on cattle
Exactly what I was wanting to know! Thank you for the details!!
That’s a great setup. I’d like to see the drive over multiple wires.
You are the MAN! Thanks Greg
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. I would love to meet you just to shake your hand.
Some really good practical advice. Good to see both of you seem happy too.
Very simple, very handy, very useful and very efficient
Saw this idea on a Swiss farmers posting, they has a double reel system which was setup on the back with one reel above the other, worked real well too.
I usually run the whole wire out, tighten it, and hot it up before putting in the pegs. This ensures a very straight fence. With experience, it's not hard to do this and not get bit (zapped)
A wonky fence is a weak fence that stock can push over, or that can be pulled over by putting tension on the wire. It's astounding how wonky the fence can get if you're putting the pegs in as you go even if you think you're driving/riding in a straight line.
A simple way to cross the erected fence without getting off the bike:
Approach the fence at a 45-degree angle.
When the front tyre is just about to touch it, reach out your foot and push the wire down. There is no need to get off the bike to do this.
Once you have the wire below half the height of the wheel, drive over slowly.
Coming at it from a 45 means as you cross it, the wire is being held down to the ground by each wheel un succession and will not come up and get caught on the underside of the bike or by the nut on the towball. With experience you can also do this with tractors, pickups, and other vehicles.
Man, I’m learning so much. Please keep posting. Great stuff.
Nice demonstration!! Thanks
Very cool setup!
I figured that wire would have wound up all around that 4 wheeler. That is thinking and time management at its best.
Most of us won't be able to run sheep with one strand though, I've used three most commonly. Not sure I can visualize doing three reels at once that way. Even so running each reel at a time like that is a massive time and energy saver.
In that case you could start the second reel at the far end and head back then you only need to repeat once for two round trips the last leg back gives you a chance to look around more diligently and see if there is anything near that might worry you.
Using the set up they show here, instead of having the pull out that holds a single reel, have a pull out that is completely detachable so it's not in the way all the time and that can be locked in that is a vertical tower with three holders, one on top the other with enough spacing for all three reels. You can also have a tower for two or even four reels, depending on your needs.
Some galv round and square pipe, a drill and a bolt or whatever you come up with for locking thw tower in place, a welder and a tape measure is all you need.
I need that grill guard in my Greg Judy care package!
This is amazing and smart. Wow very creative. I hope to get and internship at your farm.
Great setup if you do alot of fences thanks 👍
Thanks for the videos and ideas !
Nice job, both of you
I think a spring pin would work great for moving the reel holder in and out and always knowing that it's at the right length for the handle
Found it! Thanks Greg! Now if there was a way to wind up the Terragate reel while riding the ATV...
Thank you!
Very nice setup. Wonder if facing that wire bar with HDPE would help keep it from pushing it so far out instead of just down, less friction. I wonder if doing this over time will loosen the fence wire, you can see it pulling that line pole pretty hard there when he crosses. Maybe reducing the angle of the bar could help too, though it would make it stick out much more in the front. Regardless, genius idea to save lots of time over the months and years of setting up paddocks.
This video answers questions I've been asking but not getting a reply on. I thought I'd seen all your videos. Somehow YT never showed me this one before. Still curious bout the pigtails--which may forever be a mystery.
I found the pigtails video from 2019. ua-cam.com/video/592IoNQ35Z0/v-deo.html
A 'pigtail' is the common name for a type of temporary electric fence post. Have a look at the posts standing in his old reel holders on the back of the bike. Not sure if its shown at any stage in the vid but the top is curled in a circle like a pigs tail, hence the name. This is usually the only insulated part as well.
The white posts he's using are commonly referred to as sheep posts and are made of plastic composite body with a steel foot. There are also taller ones available used for horses.
Pigtails are made of steel and are more commonly used for cattle as they only have one fixed place for the hotwire to go through, which is the insulated pigtail loop at the top.
Some temp electric fence post other names: pigtail, picket, standard, peg
Bit that hold the wire = reel
Loving your informative videos!
I just found this channel. Wow! I needed Greg a year ago! Better late than never..where is your farm located?
New subscriber here,love your videos!Very great ideas for temporary fencing!
Thank you for the detailed videos Greg.
Love the Honda products. Would you mind sharing the model you have and if it has been up to the task?
Honda 500 cc Rubicon, best ATV made, period.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you again Greg.
Just made a verbal commitment on the Honda Foreman 520cc (similar to the Rubicon, but manual and few less features). They have it in inventory (which hasn't been a given lately), and the Rubicon was a few bucks more.
Hoping the manual isn't too much of a pain for grazing. That was my biggest hesitation.
@@patrickmcginnis6898 you will not regret owning a Honda. They are super reliable. Just make sure you keep track of your oil changes and don’t go over the suggested hours between oil changes. Once a month, power spray the undercarriage to remove all debris.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Super helpful advice Greg. This helps a lot.
We appreciate you!
very good info !!
I like the Zammr handles. You have some flexibility.
Something about a true farmer on how they use simple fixes to overcome situations that cuts back time and energy.
Are all of your temporary fences charged from the perimeter fence or do you ever utilize a battery powered charger for an interior area that may not have a perimeter connection? Thanks for the video.
They are all powered from perimeter fence. A charger powered by a battery would work fine though. You just have to make sure to charge the battery every so often or put a solar panel on it.
Excellent! 👑
For a multi-strand temporary fence does one need to use one reel for each strand? I don't think I've seen you mention that. Thanks in advance, Greg.
Hi Greg, Thank you for sharing your techniques. Will this system work with aluminum e-wire? Also, how do you roll up the wire? Thanks!
On a different note; Greg have you ever considered a Japanese Mini Truck instead of a four wheeler. One of the national parts distributors for mini trucks is located in Jackson, Missouri - G & R Imports. www.GRImports.com Tim @ Cliffside Acres
If I was walking I would be done by now and much healthier afterwards
Hey Greg, silly question but is there a specific brand you recommend for a cargo rack? Trying to get this same setup on my 2013 Honda rancher 420
No, just want the cargo rack to be big enough to carry a chainsaw, bar oil and gas can.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher got it. And can you really run over a multiple wire perimeter fence with that front bar on the atv?
What kind of steel step in posts are those? I have problems with voles chewing poly posts off at ground level.
Awesome tricks. Will Justin get a 4 wheeler?
Greg, I was wondering if you could comment on your experience using alligator clips to energize the wire/reel? Any reasons why that doesn't work well in your experience, or is it just personal preference? Wrapping the wire seems like it would break down the strand over time.
Just another thing that I have to carry around or buy. Been wrapping it on the hook for 20 years, haven't had any issues yet. Powerflex Polybraid rocks!
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Which polybraid do you use? How many strands? Also, what charger do you use?
Do you have any recommendations for makes/models of ATVs?
How long does the hook for the temporary fence wire last against the sun? what about getting brittle& breaking?
Not sure what your asking, concerning the"Hook"?
I always wondered what that was on the front for.
Great man
Hi Greg
Can you go through your internship program.
When I hear intern I here no payment ( not no cost but unpaid training. Not a thing in oz which I think is a good). I did like when you mentioned that you would be helping to get a ranch to start them on their own journey. I like that bit.
With Ben and Issac now helping and learning on farm I presume they can’t still go home to mum every night. Do you supply accommodation, help with food. Farm life can be 7days how do you balance that with the big question and as politely as possible could you still run enterprises if you had to pay wages for the two interns or could you “realistically” run the farms without them on the intern program. Or is it a case of “Don’t go out and employ people to do your work, you will go broke, just don’t do that.”
I’m gunna sign off now so you have a good day folks.
We pay our interns, we do not expect them to work for free. We provide housing, all paid utilities, meat, milk, eggs. They also get paid vacations, bonuses and Christmas bonuses. We find them a job as a grazing manager when they complete their internship.
Thank you
That clears up a few misconceptions I had. I just got the interpretation of internship a bit wrong. You treat your animals with kindness and respect I did not think you would exploit your workers. I apologise if that is how the question came across. I had in my mind a corporate intern (from the movies mostly) of work for experience. Anyway thank you again. Love watching your channel keep em coming.
Have you drove over the temporary polybraid with the temporary post?
How does the post& wire not break when you drive thrugh the fence?
They both have enough flex in them to allow you to drive over the fence.
What spacing do you do on your posts for cattle?
40 feet for stepin temporary posts
have you ever tried the Gallagher smart fence?
It won't do the trick. Better putting something together the way you need it.
Where do you buy your step in posts?
Powerflex Fence Company
Where can i buy a terra gate reel?
Timeless Fence carrys them
I have 3-4 acres. Was wanting some sorta setup for a pin wheeled design rotational fencing. With a centered watering area with covered roof for helping in rain catchment system as well as a place for shade for my sheep. I have 6 dairy sheep. Thanks Greg Judy!
Great ideas here. But there are trade offs. First is that this system would probably not work with two or three wires. This means that sheep are not going to work and probably not calves and certainly not lambs. When you can't put calves with their mothers you end up having another herd to move around and all sorts of other problems. Also, a real physical perimeter fence is going to be needed or you will be losing animals. In certain states, if someone hits your animal YOU are at fault. Not only that a calf can destroy thousands of dollars of orchard, garden, etc. in minutes if they are where they are not supposed to be. "Lightweight" systems like this seem very clever on video, and they are, but what isn't made clear is such systems are on the edge of failure and someone needs to constantly monitoring what is happening. If you are like most people and work offsite 8 hours a day and sleep 7 or eight hours...well...you can get annoyed. Where I live wind is so strong that a fence with that degree of slack wouldn't come undone.
🤣 just watch his well-trained herds/flocks
wow
Anyone looking at this should look up Kiwitech.co.nz there is a system invented in New Zealand that’s been used for 30 years that’s 100x more advanced and easy than this. Using exactly the same principles.
How to get ahold of some of that rubber?
Which rubber are you talking about?
Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher
The rubber sheet you have on the passenger seat. It looks like the flap on the mineral feeder
@@downbntout your right it was a section off the flap of our mineral feeder top.
Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher
So where could I get some pls?
You can order a piece of rubber belting from Free Choice Enterprises. It will be a cover that they use to cover their mineral feeder. I think it comes in 6'x3' pieces. Phone 608-723-7977.