Fencing My Farm: What I Learned
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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About Gold Shaw Farm: Gold Shaw Farm is more of a farm-in-progress than an honest-to-goodness farm. We dream that someday we can transform our 150+ acre parcel of land into a regenerative and productive homestead and farm.
I have watched you and your farm grow for over 3 years now. The transformation of your land, your animals and yourself is amazing. Keep up the hard work!
Thank you! I really appreciate the support.
Next time you need to set poles, instead of using concrete use gravel and sand so in case you need to move them you could use the footing and post. Same results and better use of what you have.
You are a natural teacher and storyteller. Your fencepost lesson really spoke to me and brought tears to my eyes. We need the markers of struggles and failures to see how much our successes truly mean.
Thank you!
@@GoldShawFarm I am inspired and my day brightened by you and all the Goldshaw farm critters🙂
Morgan - it’s amazing to me how you can be a dude alone tinkering on a plot of grass (animal friends aside) while simultaneously hanging out with tens of thousands of people. It’s astounding really. The humor of your unique brain translated into witty verbal essays and editing only gets sharper as you grow.
This neurodivergent extroverted introvert applauds you sir.
Currently binge watching this whole channel now.
Thank you!
You look so much healthier than you did last year, would love to have a Farm Story about your weight loss
Morgan, look at how far your farm has come. It's a wonder to watch it happening over time! You're looking great, by the way😊
My imagination I’m sure ….but he even seems taller lol 😊
He makes tons of mistakes, but like anyone should, he learns, he gets better and continues to hit the ball out of the park … so to speak … on all his endeavours 🎉
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Amazing work Morgan. Also, hopefully not weird, but awesome health improvement, the weight difference between when you put the initial posts up to now. You look amazing, keep that fit up. Can't wait to see the years to come from this farm. 3 years Ive watched have been great, and only get better. Keep 'er goin' Morgan!
Yeah weird chickens starting to rock their new house and yard.
Yea but when they are in there house they can’t see sh
@@annagraham638 there house lolol
I find that starting something you're not fully confident about and then not only getting it done but figuring out as you go, how to make it easier, more efficient process, etc is very satisfying and gives that boost of confidence. Well done Morgan!
The drone footage of your farm always shows just how beautiful your farm is. It reminds me of some kind of European farm. It is a beautiful property and a testament to your good stewardship of the land.
I hope the weird (silky) chickens like their new home. I love the green color you chose for their home. I'm glad to see the new barn is coming along toward completion. Your farming skills keep improving with experience. You have learned to manage your farm by yourself, so give yourself credit for a job well done.The baby geese are so cute!
They don’t like the stairs
I've been watching your farm for a couple of years now. I love "Stories from the farm"!!! And I must say, you are looking very good! I can see how working on the farm has not only help your metal state, but your physical state as well! Great job!
For being a city boy who worked behind a desk, you sure have matured into a very good farmer/rancher. Keep up the great work. Yes, watch out for ticks. Those little blood suckers! Congratulations on your new fence. Looks GREAT!
I noticed that when things were getting so hard and pushing through the hard wasn't working, you gave yourself a break. What's to be congratulated, is that you came back to the project after building skills and efficiency and finished it. It's so easy to get derailed and fail to return to what we started. But I suspect what allowed you to re-engage was giving yourself grace and understanding for the struggle instead of shame and blame. Good job!
The silky chickens are definitely my favorite parts of the videos as of late. Morgan could upload raw footage of the weird chickens and it would be well received imo. Like, "One hour of Weird Chicken Zen" sounds appealing to relax to.
Definitely. Theres tons of people that watch ASMR content daily. I do every single night while going to sleep. My favorites are head spas but also whisper storytelling. Last night i listened to Viking mythology by the french whisperer. Definitely plenty of regular viewers.
i think silkie or sedosa in some countries
@@Lonesome__Dove lol
I love this as an ADHD story. ‘Tries it, isn’t naturally good at it- too hard- procrastinate- give it time- then think of creative awesome solutions- perfect processes’. You’ve achieved so much, over a few years- especially for someone not born to a farm. ADHD really is a strength, and I want more people to know about it- I talk with people about it (also- 1 in 7 people have it, we’ve always needed people with these special skills). 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
if so common then its kinda normal
You have stickers for the weird chicken’s weird house in the mail.
I've been a subscriber for over 6 years folks. It's been a pleasure to watch Morgan and his farm grow. Although I do miss watching him trudge through deep snow all the while pulling a sledge filled with water buckets.
Wow Morgan, that fence is perfect for the use of an electric fence… and the fact the posts are made of recycled materials is just great. Putting all the strands of wire would be a pain to install but nice to look at. Blessings…
Love this story. I am addicted to doing things that are hardest to me. I always do the hardest chore of the day first. I try to top that hill early so its all down hill the rest of the day. GREAT JOB SO PROUD OF YOU. Can't wait to see the cows in that field thia year. ❤😊
Thank you!!
I like the idea of you using recycled materiel for your fence posts. It goes with your ideology about sustainable farming. Trial and error are lessons learned.
It amazes me how you have streamlined your farming skills. Granted we will always have room for improvement. It is such a joy to watch you go through your moves and addicts on running the farm with all your animals, both working and producings. You seem to be have a great admiration from a great number of viewers. Thank you.
This is pretty exciting! It's all coming together
From my own experience, I can say there are no senses of satisfaction quite like the one you have after completing a project you dreaded doing and doubted your ability to do, that required - exactly as you said - powering through the frustration and despair.Good on ya!
Keep powering through. Great job. And great life lesson.
When the leaves are fully out please give us a full update on the permaculture orchard.
Great job morgan!! Been watching you for almost 3 years. You should be proud of hoe far you’ve come.
When i started watching you, Iwas in so much of a different stage in my life but im so thankful for where Im at now and those who helped me get here
Has anyone else noticed how great Morgan looks? 🌟👏🏻🧡
no, way too mature to comment or have a view on folks appearances haha but yep ;)
Don't think most realize what a ton of WORK goes into making a proper fence, trial and error - kudos for your efforts!
Another solid upload Morgan. I enjoyed the whole thought process you went through for the fence.
Wow! I love the story of the the leaning fence post. I'm so happy you left it. Keep going!
The new barn looks like coming quite well.
Looks like you have lost weight and the fence looks great!
learning on the fly is something i really enjoy. i am not great at repetitive tasks and lose interest very quickly in something if its not exciting and new. i love learning new things, and am very good at figuring stuff out. that fence post is an awesome reminder of how far you've come, and the growth that you've had. keep on growing Morgan, i love your videos and the wholesome messages you share :) sometimes when i get frustrated with farming, i just think about how much more you have than me, and you're doing it all by yourself. it pushes me to power through it, and at the end of the day, i feel really good and accomplished with the tasks that i pushed though :)
Morgan what a great innovation. I had no idea this stuff existed for fencing. You should be very proud of yourself for figuring all of this out. For someone without help or a farm background I think you can think outside the box better! Well done.
I'm so proud of you for persevering and working on your determination, it's so awesome to see what you accomplished!
Morgan, you are the epitome of the old adage of getting knocked down but getting back up. You got back up after that crooked fence post, good for you. Besides you did a hell of a lot of work on all those posts.
That is a beautiful fence! Miss Abbey and the cooos will love it up there, I'm sure - I can't wait for moving time. I love the reminder of what your skills were to what they worked up to - we forget when we're in the middle of learning that we are actually learning! You don't start off the most fantastic at things - you work along towards mastery. It's often up to friends and family and suchlike to remind us - you're getting there - just keep at it! Thank you for this timely reminder 😊
Very thorough, compelling and informative video. Something many of us, I think, would love to see again.
Congrats on the new fence! And I love, how you left a reminder. actually I love the message in this video a lot. Thank you!
Absolutely love your story time….mind you I watch for all your programs
I think the new fence looks really good, and I love how you teach all who are interested why certain materials are beneficial. The goslings are so cute, and I noticed Abby wasn't drooling this time,lol. Looking good Morgan, thanks for the update, see you soon!
You're looking fabulous Mr. M..u r truly a brilliant farmer..we ALL learn from you as you figure these problems out mostly on your own..well done Watson 😊
Greg Judy the Regenerative Farmer is great!! I've learned a lot from him and you both! Your fencing looks like it's going to be great! Aesthetically and functionally pleasing.
Great job Morgan! Showing you doing the fence last year and then finishing this year certainly shows the difference in your weight. Congratulations! I really enjoy your honest videos .😁
Kudos to the novel idea with the crooked fence post! It’s an indicator of the knowledge and experience you’ve gained by making mistakes and learning by doing!
Experience is the best teacher. It’s best not to dwell on what still needs done but how much has been accomplished and how much more knowledge has been acquired!
3 years and still going strong Morgan! I’m happy to understand the way of farm life with you.
It always looks more simple and easy from a naive point of view as I’m sitting on my, but it isn’t simple and easy. It’s a lot of hard work and good hard work that you are doing with patience is key for happy loving animals that you have on your farm.
Morgan, I’ve become a fan of your storytelling skills 🙌🏼 something I’d like to be avid about, I’ve watched your videos ( I think I haven’t missed any) as you were telling us the story about the fencing , in the upper pastures , it was like an adventure of sorts, at the end I was absolutely amazed and impressed of your work and effort that you have put into it. The failures, the challenges, the difficulties, the so avoidable toxic traits (kudos for mentioning that making yourself vulnerable and relatable to us your audience) in the end you have grown as a farmer and as an individual, I’m absolutely delighted and proud 🙌🏼 great job and an example for many definitely. Thnk you Morgan for sharing this part of the journey, the ugly and painful experience. 👊🏼
Worst part about noticing the tick is wondering where it went 😬
I do a tick check at the end of each day and I usually have a couple crawling around. My guess is it migrated to my hair.
Almost always go to the head because that's where the buffet of blood is.good thing they do because you don't want them settling in everywhere
@@GoldShawFarm how do you protect yourself from getting Lyme disease?
@@sjbock I'm chronic with Babesiosis, which is another tick disease, and likely the worst because it's not bacterial; it is a protozoa, similar to Malaria.
Frequent tick checks throughout the day/time exposed. Two methods of belief are: 1) completely cover your body with clothing and tuck all seams; 2) wear as little clothing as possible and check often. I prefer the latter, when weather permits, and I keep a garden hose exposed to sun to wash frequently. I also suggest removing all outdoor clothes before entering your house, and then placing them in the washer. Ticks are bad here in southern VT this year, and my/our negligence to follow this protocol has resulted with ticks crawling around indoors.
Ticks need time to latch on and borough before transmission occurs; thinly skinned parts of our bodies, such as the back of a knee or at the base of the skull, are more susceptible.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for taking us along on this adventure of yours. That's a good looking fence :). Cool to see that you have lost some weight. Keep the love coming!
We all could use a crooked fence post reminder to never give up. Thank you Morgan.
Lots of us have ambitions that exceed our ability to fulfill them! You've done so much to fulfill yours! You're certainly learning about yourself and think of the countless skills that you've acquired! It's truly impressive!
Since you're also a fan of Greg Judy, any chance you'll start unrolling large bails of hay on the pasture in fall before you bring all the cattle to the barn for winter? It can help fertilize the upper pasture, and keep the area around the barn from concentrating nitrogen. I understand water is the issue, but as the mild winter showed, the quick connects can allow for you to fill a tank 1x a day, and extend the season out away from the confined area.
Oh man Morgan, how you have slimmed! I really admire and so thankful that you are doing your regenerative farming. I wish you have time to grow amaranth or corn during the summer and make your fowls even more sustainable on your own farm.
I miss the " my buddy Alfred " song 🎵
I missed the music when you said ‘My buddy Alfred’ .
The crooked fence post is such a good reminder for everyone that life will get better just keep going.
This is why I keep coming back. Thank you for sharing the deeper lessons that you've learned. I also love the fact that you left that post as a reminder. None of us is perfect even though we'd like to pretend we are. Good for you!
You can push fence in the ground with your tractor bucket on the front. Just put the fence post in a pipe and push it in the ground. Someone has to load the pipe with the fence post and hold it while you push in the ground with your bucket. The pipe keeps the post from bending and breaking. Works great.
Morgan you should be proud. We all have fits and starts. The fact that you learned is everything!
You are the one and only farmer I watch you’ve been the reason I’ve taken such interest in your development on the farm I never expected to be taught actually life lessons from Kurt to the fence it’s crazy how I’m
Hooked to this channel the goslings eating the grass is something I could fall asleep too 😂
I’m excited for the new growth this year
I love the fence posts . Also is nice to see how much you improved over the course of the last year . For sure you are true farmer now . Also dam that tick , id assume you push it away before it got you, but that was close and at bad place to bite you .
The one thing that I would do with the white vinyl posts is mark the tops with either reflector disks/tape or Krylon spray paint. You don't want someone (including yourself) to not see them on a snow-mobile in winter.
Wow Morgan, the difference in your weight from the older videos is awesome! You have lost so much & look great! Your farm is amazing too, I’m glad you found some easier ways to do the hard work. Barn looks so sturdy & beautiful! 🤗🙏❤️
I recently installed an 80' electric fence around my chickens. A tiny project, but now I understand everything in this video. Bravo, Morgan!
Morgan, I watch every video you put out. You are an amazing farmer and your progress speaks for itself. I hope to have a weird chicken farm myself one day ❤ your friend from Florida
Congratulations on your accomplishment!
I didn't mind your subscribe callout this time because it was at the end. This is much better than your previous attempts to do that. I just wanted to bring it up since I commented on it a few videos back. That aside, great work. Been watching you since pre covid, and it's always nice to see how far you've come.
Why did I giggle at "wandering the greater Peacham area"?😂😂😂
Listening to Morgan at Gold Shaw Farm is the pep talk I always need. 5 stars
When you say "My Buddy Alfred" and don't play the song, I hear it anyway. Thank you Pavlovian conditioning
Morgan, in quilting when you make a mistake it is called the “Humble square” and very much like your fence post they are left in the quilt to remind you it is the journey that is goal, not perfection. I like your humble post 😊
I feel you so much on your struggle. Keep working at it!
It's interesting that you view that crooked post as proof that you shouldn't give up. It reminded me that sometimes when you're frustrated and struggling, you just need to take a break and walk away for awhile until you're ready to go back and tackle the project again. It's not about giving up, it's about giving yourself a chance to breathe, calm down, and come back refocused and ready to work.
It is always a good idea to take a break from things that are frustrating. Even if that break laatst months😅
Great work, I am always looking forward to watching your videos.
Great job. Fence building is not for the faint of heart. Straight and plumb, though, not straight and level. Unless it's horizontal. Vertical is plumb.
Good on you, Morgan. Every day is a step forward no matter how short they might be.
Lookn way healthier than last year. All the manual labor really helps to maintain a healthy body and mind! thanks for the great content.
Take a shot every time Morgan says “timeless fence post”
What a great work you did - thinking and performing that big fence! Good work! And thank you for letting me learn something new 😁
You have lost so much weight your looking happy and healthy too keep up the great work
Look I may not be the smartest of the bunch but I have loved you from the start…you love to tell your stories…you have so much common sense…you think things through…you laugh at yourself and you give such a great perspective on what you are trying to accomplish…keep plugging along…I think you are destined for greatness…
Bravo Morgan! This is absolutely phenomenal! You are so inspiring and your ability of transparency is remarkable. You need to give yourself so much credit. I cannot wait to see what's next! 😊
I very much enjoy seeing all the scenery in the background especially showing Roy's Mountain and Harvey's Mountain on the horizon...
Love it Morgan. Thanks for sharing. Life is a crooked fence post.
It doesn’t have to be pretty to be functional everything that we do is a lesson to be learned from. Morgan, you can tell that you love your animals and intern they love you and what you’re doing is best for them. Don’t let anyone tell you different.
Loved the part about the crooked fence post was super cool, you teach us that there's always a chance for personal growth and improvement
I felt that frustration with fencing, we have giant Montana boulders are under the grass and you'll be going along everything fine then clunk...rock for several feet. It can be really frustrating sometimes.
You did an amazing job with your fence, it's great to recognize and celebrate your growth ❤
That new barn is really coming along well. Fence building is an important part of your farm. Making fence decisions for your farm like the post you chose to use is vital to your farm.
Morgan, you are looking very good!! Your farm is growing nicely as well! Love watching you!! Keep up the great work!
I love how you manage to take a lemon and make lemonade, Morgan! You know thats a super power dont you! 👏👏👏👏🥰
I'm gonna go out on a limb here, and say 🎶 "Boogie Boogie Boogie" 🎵 has never before been used in the context of electric fences on a farm. 🤔
Gold Shaw Farm, always pushing the boundaries of farming. 😄👍
It has been an absolute pleasure to watch you and your farm grow, I feel honored that you share all of this with us. Can't wait to see what is to come in the future! 💖💖💖
I know you get overwhelmed at times, but you're doing an amazing job as a new farmer. Your farm is flourishing and you should be very proud.
You are looking very lean especially compared to last summer. I do hope it was intentional and you are as healthy as you look.
You're becoming quite the excellent storyteller, Morgan! Great video and necessary reminder for everyone to never give up.
Wow what a big difference. You have slimmed down drastically. Congratulations.
I should mention that Alison is so awesome…to see her every once I in a while…it’s a little mysterious…I am not judging…I totally agree…I wouldn’t want to be in the spotlight…I’ve always been behind the curtain myself….but you have peeked my curiosity…Alison I totally think if you get over the shyness…you could have your ownutube channel…you are both pretty much so down to earth and enthusiastic…thank you both
This video shows how much you have slimmed down. Don't know if I missed any conversations on it, but Morgan, you are looking great.
Hi Morgan. Will you PLEASE make a compliation video of all the tims you and others have been zapped by the fence? It's AWESOME to watch : )