This guy channels Joel Salatin all day long. Not just imitating him, but understanding the reasons behind what he does. I would say that Richard Perkins is an intelligent man. I don’t think he quite understands Joel’s way of raising cattle, but he’s got so much of Joel’s ways down, that it doesn’t hurt him much. Man, would you look at that man’s grass? Talk about “Salad Bar Beef!”
Thanks for the general update and tour of your farm. I appreciate the time you take to walk us through and explain what's going on in the different areas. Enjoy your vids as always :)
Book update would be awesome, always thought we need updates especially of books that show the evolution of projects. So much has changed in management and organisation since the book came out and all these videos are the proof. That will be a great goal for the future
Hi Richard, could you give us an update on your health routine with the chickens? Do you inspect them daily or on what kind of basis? What are you checking? It would be interesting to see how you manage that.
We've disconnected the bottom wire on most of our nets. We cut them at each side and made knots to keep them neat. We don't use them on poultry though. I would strongly discourage having nets standing outside without electricity in them. It's way too risky for livestock and wild animals... and the expensive nets. In my experience, the latter usually end up ripped by wild boars and the former tangled up and electrocuted.
Would anchoring the rhino somewhere and winching the egg-mobile along be an option? Skids for longer grass might also be an idea, those wheels look a bit small.
Try using a golf cart battery. The car battery isn't as good at distributing low amounts of power for long periods of time. They are better at large amounts at short intervals. Golf cart batteries are designed better for what you need it for, as far as I can tell.
The 700 euro is including the fence for the energisers? Because if not that seems steep. A 20w 18-21v solar panel is about £35(40 euro) now so I guess shipping damage is their biggest risk to no longer supplying the panels now. Some capacitors and a pcb is hardly going to create that sort of cost but then if they last 10 years then maybe sales are not that high so they need the margin, who knows... great information again, thanks for taking the time to share :)
Hey Richard, has you seen this scanner www.consumerphysics.com. it relates to your video on grass quality and traditional drying methods. You will notice that Cargill have taken an interest. Also, have you heard of pigeon whistles, R4 ran the story today, an ancient Chinese invention. Maybe a means of scaring predator birds away fro large flocks? And I was wondering whether you'd given any consideration as to whether you cattle produce more or less Co2, due to the quality of feed.
People should never bring dogs to a farm unless they are prepared to replace the animals it kills and all of the revenue that animal can produce, ie; eggs, meat, offspring, fertalizer, insect control, weed control, land tillage, etc. In some situations a whole years earnings can be lost in a dog attack.
Richard I use these from Hotline not cheap but really easy to move around and have used them on cattle sheep and hens www.hotline-fencing.co.uk/catalogue/line52db.html?lne_id=30f86a88-665a-49b7-913c-9f532264c14c
15€ for 500g of Mushrooms? Yeah, i´m really looking forward to any links or something about anyone that is doing a ridgedale-like model here in Germany. Because compared to german organic veg prices, what you carge is highway robbery (no offense, i´m sure its fitting for sweden and the quality). And i am well aware of different levels of taxation and general income. Still, i don´t see nearly the same margins possible here, leaving me with serious doubts about the possibility of profitability. Prices are so low, even compared to the general price of living / average income.
Regional "Steinpilze" can be as much as 25€ per KG on a market in germany - not the ones imported from poland or russia - regional ones. And it is true, that germany has very low prices for produce and groceries. Many people are cheap and try to get a bargain all the time - However do not focus on these kind of people. There is also a group of customers that value high quality vegetables and are willing to pay a good price.
German food prices are ridiculous. I am from Czech Republic, we have about 3 times lower income and there are lot of foods that are CHEAPER in Germany. Not to mention better quality...
This guy channels Joel Salatin all day long. Not just imitating him, but understanding the reasons behind what he does. I would say that Richard Perkins is an intelligent man. I don’t think he quite understands Joel’s way of raising cattle, but he’s got so much of Joel’s ways down, that it doesn’t hurt him much. Man, would you look at that man’s grass? Talk about “Salad Bar Beef!”
I’ve been binge watching your videos from the start..it’s friggin amazing
Drive in to town was great! Was nice seeing the other Part of where it goes.
As always rest was a learning tool.
Ty Richard
Awesome, engaging video
Thanks for the general update and tour of your farm. I appreciate the time you take to walk us through and explain what's going on in the different areas. Enjoy your vids as always :)
Book update would be awesome, always thought we need updates especially of books that show the evolution of projects. So much has changed in management and organisation since the book came out and all these videos are the proof. That will be a great goal for the future
Really enjoyed seeing the other side, especially riding along on the delivery and seeing a bit of the countryside.
Love to see how happy the animals.
Amazing! We are in Canada, not quite as north as you, but it is interesting to see what you are doing.
Another video from Matt, awesome!
I enjoy your videos very much, thanks for the content.
Love your introductory music, all the way from Houston, Texas - of course your content is also very informative
Praying for all y'all on the Gulf of Mexico! Stay dry friend🐣
Hi Richard, could you give us an update on your health routine with the chickens? Do you inspect them daily or on what kind of basis? What are you checking? It would be interesting to see how you manage that.
Yes.. More adventures with Mat :D
Thank you again
Sucks about the bunnies :(. Loved seeing the ride in to town. Thanks as always.
We've disconnected the bottom wire on most of our nets. We cut them at each side and made knots to keep them neat. We don't use them on poultry though.
I would strongly discourage having nets standing outside without electricity in them. It's way too risky for livestock and wild animals... and the expensive nets. In my experience, the latter usually end up ripped by wild boars and the former tangled up and electrocuted.
Would anchoring the rhino somewhere and winching the egg-mobile along be an option? Skids for longer grass might also be an idea, those wheels look a bit small.
Try using a golf cart battery. The car battery isn't as good at distributing low amounts of power for long periods of time. They are better at large amounts at short intervals. Golf cart batteries are designed better for what you need it for, as far as I can tell.
Could the lack of performance from the new fence energizer be due to the old car battery you used ?
The 700 euro is including the fence for the energisers? Because if not that seems steep. A 20w 18-21v solar panel is about £35(40 euro) now so I guess shipping damage is their biggest risk to no longer supplying the panels now. Some capacitors and a pcb is hardly going to create that sort of cost but then if they last 10 years then maybe sales are not that high so they need the margin, who knows... great information again, thanks for taking the time to share :)
Several, not 7
Make a digital ebook please
Hey Richard, has you seen this scanner www.consumerphysics.com. it relates to your video on grass quality and traditional drying methods. You will notice that Cargill have taken an interest. Also, have you heard of pigeon whistles, R4 ran the story today, an ancient Chinese invention. Maybe a means of scaring predator birds away fro large flocks? And I was wondering whether you'd given any consideration as to whether you cattle produce more or less Co2, due to the quality of feed.
Get that windshield changed
If you don't have livestock grazing next year is your plan just to mow it?
He'll still have sheep I believe, just no cows.
Ahh I didn't catch that. Thanks.
People should never bring dogs to a farm unless they are prepared to replace the animals it kills and all of the revenue that animal can produce, ie; eggs, meat, offspring, fertalizer, insect control, weed control, land tillage, etc. In some situations a whole years earnings can be lost in a dog attack.
How do you keep colonies of rats and mice from eating all that grain in your barn?
ceruleanspi
6:52 Name that car!
Jay Scott ANDERSON i guess it is not many US petrolheads on this channel
Found it: www.google.com/search?q=1972+Chrysler+Newport
You're a farmer, you only take rest after dark! Holidays, no chance! No pets either, ever.
Did you say pizza? I'm listening!
How do you dm on UA-cam. I think you would benefit from a drone.
John Mwangi I believe he’s getting all his aerial footage from a drone.
Richard I use these from Hotline not cheap but really easy to move around and have used them on cattle sheep and hens
www.hotline-fencing.co.uk/catalogue/line52db.html?lne_id=30f86a88-665a-49b7-913c-9f532264c14c
Just ain't gonna kick it for 100m poultry netting...
15€ for 500g of Mushrooms?
Yeah, i´m really looking forward to any links or something about anyone that is doing a ridgedale-like model here in Germany.
Because compared to german organic veg prices, what you carge is highway robbery (no offense, i´m sure its fitting for sweden and the quality).
And i am well aware of different levels of taxation and general income.
Still, i don´t see nearly the same margins possible here, leaving me with serious doubts about the possibility of profitability.
Prices are so low, even compared to the general price of living / average income.
A mistake there, Eur 15/kg...
I 2nd Johann....
Regional "Steinpilze" can be as much as 25€ per KG on a market in germany - not the ones imported from poland or russia - regional ones. And it is true, that germany has very low prices for produce and groceries. Many people are cheap and try to get a bargain all the time - However do not focus on these kind of people. There is also a group of customers that value high quality vegetables and are willing to pay a good price.
German food prices are ridiculous. I am from Czech Republic, we have about 3 times lower income and there are lot of foods that are CHEAPER in Germany. Not to mention better
quality...