140 YEAR OLD FARM CLEAN UP | LEFT OVER SCRAP METAL AND REMOVING OLD FENCES

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

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[@mr.holley3716]

That screw in iron fence post is for barbed wire during WWI, it is over 100 years old and worth more than scrap that's for sure, local museum might be interested

[@marypettitt9150]

That cool piece is a piece of history. "Original WWI Barbed Wire Screw Picket Stake" "Original Item: Only One Available. Found by a digger in France in the 1970s this is an iron picket used to string barbed wire entanglements, famously used in WWI, but also in WWII. A bar could be pushed through one of the loops to screw it into the ground, and then the barbed wire would be strung through the loops. Also known as corkscrew pickets and silent pickets (because they were screwed in instead of driven with a mallet), and were made as early as 1915. Iron construction measuring approximately 45 inches in overall length. A hard-to-find piece of trench warfare history." The photo looks exactly like the one you found. Way to go! Robert, you have an eye for unique and historic artifacts. This is one.

[@joycemcfee1829]

I have been reading all the comments on those fence posts. With Robert's love of history, I'll bet he saves them.

[@elisabethe8055]

It is amazing to see the transformation that has happened these last two years on the farm. From totally wisteria infested inferno to this. Along the way you have so kindly shared bonfires, demolition, rebuilding, planting, discoveries and so much other stuff in between. Thank you for your very entertaining work Robert!

[@marymcguffin9370]

Gorgeous Robert, just Gorgeous 🥰

[@normareed9007]

Robert and team, take a moment or two and just look back on how far you've collectively come with the regeneration and restoration of The Old Byrd Farm. It's come such a long way in a relatively short period. Well done. I'm so enjoying this journey with y'all. 🤗🚜

[@BobSmith-iu3hx]

The metal post that you showed at time mark 10:20 with the corkscrew end and pigtail loops ( i.e. also known as a gauge siphon tube shape ) is the type of metal post that was used in World War One to support barbed wire in front of the trenches that were occupied by the soldiers.

[@dankreoger611]

Yep

[@surgeusb]

You beat me to it ha ha

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Ditto lol

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Well, my guess was a portable fence post and you ran wire through the loops, but I had no idea it was that kind of wire! Hope he saved it!

[@johnlaforte700]

The Old Byrd Farm has come a long way. Greta job Robert. 👏😊❤️😎

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺 Robert! Amazing! Please take care. Loved seeing Blue! 🥰

[@glenncartwright6136]

Those rods you found with the corkscrews at one end and pigtail bends in the middle (timestamp 9:25) were used to quickly erect and remove temporary fences. I was surprised to see them on your farm because their original purpose was for armies in WWI to quickly erect barbed wire barricades in the no-mans-land between the trenches on battlefields.

[@joycemcfee1829]

I can't imagine you doing all that work without that great orange tractor. I hope you can find or borrow some kind of a rake attachment to help with the wisteria. Caught a glimpse of some green grass in the front of the house, and it looked so pretty.

[@julieroach5433]

Good time to clean when everything is still dormant. Great job Robert!

[@deborahjordan9688]

Amazing transformation coming right along looking great Robert 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ you are doing a fantastic job 😊

[@damonplummer9296]

Can't wait too see the backyard the way you have the front yard you have come a long way Robert you are getting there slowly but surely and yes we enjoy your flowers spring is on the way yeah can't wait for bonfire and see you enjoying the work you have put in on the farm Robert take care

[@lindapowell137]

The method you chose to remove the wisteria without use of toxic chemicals is a huge undertaking and you are to be commended for it. Massive amount of hard work but you have made tremendous headway. Congratulations!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I agree! I’ve been removing and trying to irradiate bamboo ! That’s up there , as it keeps coming back and the roots are almost impossible. The shoots grow overnight when it’s summer.

[@melissahempfling2824]

Enjoyed and loved the daffodils. Spring is not to far away.

[@peggyharris3301]

I'd give ANYTHING to have some of your energy!! You're like the energizer bunny!!

[@chadseals9943]

Hi Robert, The spiral iron stake you found is a WW1 Barbed Wire Holder. They would use these to construct barbed wire fences around their trenches. Twist the stake in the ground and run the barbed wire through the curls.

[@dochubbell]

Well OK, I can se where folks might want to see more, but it is your house, your land, and it shuld be done your way. You realize of course that all your viewers are really enjoying watching you as things progress along. You are keeping up with the yard and the land, and it's looking very good.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

I have never seen so .much wisteria vines,my goodness.Youve done a lot of clearing,I've been with you watching the progress since you started.Wow👍🙏

[@williamthomson638]

Hello Blue. You are so quiet..good boy. -Patty

[@tvcat3665]

I'm impressed that little patch of daffodils poking up surrounded by wisteria. Transplant them sometime, they deserve to live.

[@normakennedy4569]

You are doing a great job. God bless your channel.

[@indianaslim4971]

Pre spring, spring cleaning sounds like winter cleaning to me......

[@pthomson9736]

The length of the videos is not an issue when we get to see the massive transformation of the yard.

[@En_Marche]

Love the 360 degree views of the OBF-house.

[@katlyn57inParadise]

Daffodils..... a promise of Spring that EVEN THE Wisteria Vines can't kill. Making such great progress.

[@amilynnstapay796]

Been a minute since I was able to watch a video. I missed the Old Byrd Farm! Looking great, Robert! Keep up the amazing work!

[@paulhoffman6371]

When I put my camera on time-lapse I get the same work done as at normal speed. The mud and muck where you worked today may be your complaint. Tuesday the 14th it was 60 with a nice soaking spring shower in Omaha. Today it is 21 with seven inches of fresh snow. Wait a minute, it'll change.

[@l.m.2404]

I bet that piece of metal rods with the auger end was a homemade electric fence post or barb wire fence posts. Very creative metal work. :)

[@mamiebobb4173]

"Let me get this tractor 'unfenced wrapped up' " I love creative grammar. It certainly described the situation the tractor was in! If you haven't tossed it out, I would definitely hold on to it and add it to the interesting stuff you're finding around there. It almost looks like a piece of art!

[@karenshepler7128]

It's come a long way, and you are doing well and something else done .as they say one day at a time.thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@williamthomson638]

Looking good. Hi Blue. Patty

[@robinchristmas6448]

I love how Blue supervises you. Looks like you have been hard at work! Thanks for sharing.

[@LitlPoot]

another day of clean up ... another job well done !!!!

[@shellydehart8217]

It is amazing to see the “old Byrd Farm from another angle from where you we’re standing. won’t be long we’ll be able see from all sides. Seeing those nasty wisteria vines, why can’t you get your chain saw on them? Some are pretty thick. That way maybe you could get the tractor in there easier. Just a thought. Hey, that makes sense about that steel bar you found. Using it as a fence. Just twist it down into the ground n run your wire. It’s all looking good Robert. 😊♥️👍👍👍👍🐶

[@nbiggs3718]

That twisted piece of steel with the screw type bottom on it is an older type steel post. It has 4 loops on it to string 4 rows of barbed wire on it. You twist it down in the ground then hang your wire.

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Those two pieces of wicked scrap metal that you found would make cool yard art. I can see how one could get started trying to clean up metal debris, then get totally distracted by wisteria when you try to dig up the metal. You've made great progress. The amount of wisteria must seem overwhelming at times.

[@kimk3253]

Luv this one - reminds me of ur older sidestep videos, finding odd & neat rando things dumped in the woods 🙃✌🏼

[@anniehawkins6321]

That farm is going to be one I hope I can come visit one day when it’s done! It is getting better and better. Beautiful property, you are very talented Robert! Nothing you can’t do.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Wow Robert...what a difference a year makes! A month, a week, a day and a stick of wisteria removal makes, well done!

[@mawmaw1833]

Your homestead is going to be so pretty when you're done

[@leapingkitties]

So what you got distracted and didn't do a lot, you have been working like a mad man lately, so it's deserved! I like the segues in to OBF history. I hope the tractor doesn't sink into that gumbo taking you with it. It's so nice to see daffodils, we still have a foot of snow on the ground here. Thank you for sharing.

[@Reach41]

It might be a good idea to carry an ancient .22 rifle with you when gathering up old sheet metal like buckets, tubs, refrigerators and so on. A well-placed shot assures each one is really and truly dead. No sense in shooting old tires, though, you can’t kill those! Great video, as always.

[@tacocin]

Looking good Robert! A day at a time! Slowly but surely!

[@mariek9221]

Flowers are the smile of the Nature,the daffodils are grateful!!!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Nice to watch.---Do your security cameras capture any interesting wildlife action? I'd love to have you share any!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

It is lovely to see the little daffodils appearing through all the undergrowth. They were probably planted by your grandma or great grandma. In Glouster, Va. the daffodils in the old wooded areas, were planted back in Civil war days. The ladies sold the flowers to help make money back then for their kitchen needs. Thanks for sharing this clearing. I think you are right about the twisted metal things being for fencing. I hope you find more of them so you can maybe fence off a wee space with them as novelty piece. Have a Blessed day.

[@pamscreative]

Oh Robert… you should be proud of all your hard work you’re accomplishing at the farm! I’m so proud to be able to come along with you. We’re your cheerleaders!!! 👍🤣🚜

[@cornelliacrum74]

Robert it is great knowing you're getting a jump on spring. Never a dull day on the Old Bird Farm!

[@glennyork6800]

Looking forward to more burning of the evil wisteria Si Robert. Hoping land dries out some more b4 spring rains & you don't have more rainy nights in S. Ga to hinder more clearing.

[@halrichard7518]

Now that the barn is gone it is getting easier to understand the lay of the land. Really looking GREAT!!

[@tammy2388]

Awesome spring is on it's way 🌼🌼🌷🌷

[@gailatkinson1955]

Those are some outrageous vines. The clearing looks great.😊

[@dankreoger611]

Should use the forks that feller sent you to pop that metal out. Get that wisteria mowed down, the sun can start drying that area out. Keep at it Robert

[@peggywilson9929]

Robert what you have accomplished is amazing on the ol Byrd Farm nice seeing the daffodils too ❣️❣️❣️

[@kathywiseman7944]

The long screw is a ground for the lightening rods that would have been on the roof connected by a wire.

[@susan-te5ep]

hi robert, nice to see the old byrd farm area cleared of bushes

[@donnabooth6203]

As soon as I saw you start clearing the brush my first thought was” yah another fire!” Lol

[@dalecampbell8141]

I am so happy to see you cleaning up the garbage. Now how about the wrecked cars?

[@lovelight2650]

❤your videos keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@arleeparker5036]

Maybe that giant cork screw was made at the OBF. You said there was evidence of a blacksmith works at one time. We don't get spring until mid May. 2 feet of snow still on the ground. Temps below freezing until at least mid March. From West Central Minnesota

[@kristyhaynes1130]

You come a very long way Robert be proud of yourself

[@robertunderwood3393]

Looks beautiful there was an 1800s cottage for sale on oldhousedreams and the front yard had trees being strangled by the wisteria vines. Immediately thought of you.

[@deborahmarion9038]

Wow! Wow! Wow! The clean up that you have done on the Old Byrd Farm, she’s looking good Robert!

[@celleduffel1533]

Good video, I enjoy seeing the farm come to life. Cant end without saying Hiiiiiii Blue!!!

[@rosicrosslin1867]

Hey Robert. Have you thought about making a tire swing for small family members. And the tires for flowers🌺 🌹💐

[@lindaroberts7961]

Keep going and get it done before that wisteria starts leafing out. It’ll be beautiful.

[@fearlessvic7948]

Wonderful! Love the new view! You must feel so good about how far you've come!

[@andreamills5852]

Awesome! 😄You sure have made a massive dent in the clean up. The big Orange tractor is definitely a game changer and the best investment on the farm.

[@SondraD7676]

I always compare your current video of clearing the OBF to your first video. It is absolutely mind boggling!! Sure, big construction companies do it with millions of dollars of equipment and workers - and without wisteria!! But with one guy, a chainsaw, a 9N, then the Kubota? Oh yeah, Robert!!!! 💪💪❣️❤️👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@briantayler1230]

G'day Robert, that piece of metal with a screw at one end is more interesting than you think. It was invented by the British in WW1. Soldiers who wanted to string barbed wire in front of their trench at night, could not use a hammer to drive the support posts into the ground. The noise would alert the Germans that British soldiers were out of their trench and the Germans would shoot at them. They would put a bar through the top loop and two men would quietly screw it into the ground. The small twist loops held the strands of barbed wire. Every army copied the design.

[@lindaanderson3007]

This is like a farm I worked on. I'm such a good cleaner organizer they set me to clearing 3 generations of hoarding what maybe used all around and in barns, out buildings lots of massive piled but interesting stuff buried under overgrown plants same as you. I felt good when a son of owner said this is the first since I was little ive seen could walk into this building

[@brendahogue5487]

Enjoy your videos and watching them. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family

[@jeanburgin160]

The property will looks so much better when you get all the scrap and trash pick up ... I was wondering about snakes also. lol I see another big burn pile developing ... lol going to look so much better. So glad you are bring this property back to a good life. Wisteria is a beast!!! yes totally crazy. Wow, that is interesting ... That is like quicksand! lol

[@lindatanner8726]

It's so neat to see your progress. It makes me want to get busy, but unfortunately it's still freezing where I live. I can't wait to see the end progress. Nice job!

[@ellyhill1947]

I loved the daffodils! Continue your good work in clearing around the house. It’s looking great!

[@troycebrooks6941]

That pole is a fence post. It's used for putting up fencing quickly for barriers. I believe that style dates to WW I. it was used for barbed wire fencing for defense.

[@gailrockford8914]

Robert, you are a hard worker

[@josephkitchel6259]

That old twisted piece of metal bar you uncovered is an old homemade fence post. It was twisted into the ground and the loops were for the fence heights for the barb wire.

[@larrysmith6499]

Looks great. The farm is coming back to life. It is so spectacular. I'm impressed by your determination to make it all happen

[@sherrilee230]

Once you clean all that out and the land can breath it will be better it does look good and those posts are cool. Lucky your tires didn't find them doing good Robert

[@seaneendelong8065]

Just a suggestion- now as they are leafed out and blooming go around the areas you are clearing or will be soon and dig up all the flowers like those daffodils and relocate them to planting beds in front of the house or along the front new fencing/roadway that has already been cleared.

[@amywright2243]

The improvement in the property is amazing and I know your back feels every bit of that work! Proud of all you've done since we have been watching from our comfy recliners. Hope 2023 is fantastic for the Old Byrd Farm!

[@maryseigel7565]

The curly rod with the open round holes is a quick fence pole for barb wire...

[@bethgiesey9405]

The farm is looking wonderful. A nice improvement from a year ago. Proud of the hard work you've done

[@pattimessenger6214]

Hey Robert, are you planning on going over your land with a construction magnet? It seems like there will be many old nails and sharp metal bits in the ground.

[@susanmcconnell-sink5443]

You laid the groundwork for the next round of work. And chopped wisteria. Win/win.

[@Suebee1988]

It's amazing to see the difference from where you started. Looking forward to seeing that tree smacked up against the back of the house taken out. Did you decide whether to use some of those old tires as planters and take the rims in for scrap? Take care and give Blue a friendly head scratch from us!

[@melissalacycliff5582]

I love watching your attack of the Evil Vine!

[@lindawilder3148]

Blue is such a big help! The farm is looking so good, I’ve been watching since the beginning and what has been done is phenomenal!

[@greenearth2009]

A cool sprial metal fence post you found Robert, wonder how old it is and where it was made. Time 10:30 Keep up the good work.

[@margaretgarls153]

I have wrapped wire fence up in my Kubota tractor so many times. The worst is when it gets caught in the mower and I have to raise the front of the tractor up and crawl under and pull the wire off the spindles on the mower. You are doing an amazing job and I did worry about snakes when you lifted the old wash tub and the tin. Keep up the good work!

[@maryskorzewski6454]

You are doing such a great job Robert. It looks better and better each video. And I am glad Bare keeps an eye on you too.💙💙

[@ppurgett]

Blue

[@maryskorzewski6454]

Blue Sorry for saying Bare instead of Blue. Just having a moment. 😂

[@artillerest43rdva7]

still some massive wisteria behind the house! keep chopping, keep cutting, eventually you will win!

[@mariabakker]

Hi Robert, your house looks very nice, and everything is nicly cleaned up to day. I am very looking forward to another video, and wish you all the best of luck with the next project....perhaps in the house....Greetings from Holland

[@poptv3236]

Rob you mite have found the old septic tank or drain feld in that soft ground so don't put your feet in it lol have a great day looks good .

[@PattyDM]

Love watching you clean up! Looks really nice!

[@nancylpowers4778]

Comment for Miss Blue.. Be careful Sweetie ! Watch wear you walk and run. Daddy doesn't need to take you to the Vets for a cut paw. 🐾

[@jorgchildres2809]

I need to build a heavy duty grappling hook that you can hook to the tractor.

[@ellielizhavenofbless945]

Looks beautiful ❤️