A $1200 Price Increase in Just 1 year!

[@EvilFish76]

T-post tip. Weld a hook to the bucket. Use a piece of chain on the hook and wrap it around the post three or four times. Then lift the bucket. It will come right out just like the tool but easier to release. You should also put a hole in one of those forks to bolt a chain on. You will have better visibility being farther from the tractor. Thank you for spending the time to make your videos. You guys do a great job!

[@flowerchild777]

Sounds like a great tip👍

[@jeanniewright2554]

“Use it up, Wear it out! Make it do, or Do without!” That’s an old saying, but is just as relevant today as it was way back then!! Glad to see you’re following that sound advice!!

[@purplegreen5436]

My parents saying exactly! Old generation farmer and depression era kids they were

[@angelicadial7513]

Love this! No matter what the economy is doing it’s always a smart decision to use what you already have before buying more.

[@carolhamilton5164]

Yeah my dad was in WWll and every thing always had to be used at least twice and not thrown away. even vegetable can's became strawberry choppers and I now use mine as biscuit cutters to. cheaper and better than what you buy..

[@rhondaborders3452]

@@purplegreen5436 my family too! I miss them both terribly! They made due all their lives.

[@forrestgump9576]

We found two people who sell salvaged lumber so we could build canning shelves in our basement. Paying $3 a board for a 2 x 6 x 4'. What a slick little tool for pulling the fence posts!!! What a blessing in disguise that you had fencing materials already at the homestead!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Inflation is so real and has been for the past two years. 💸💸 Everything we build on our developing homestead is over budget....to the tune of 40% more. A $9K pole barn enclosure is now $19K....the list goes on and on. So we feel you! B&D (Florida)

[@a.p.5429]

Its everything for sure down to nuts and bolts. IF you can find what you need.

[@charlesbyrneShowComments4all]

The election and the dead and illegal votes along with covid (2 weeks to stop the spread) have consequences. Hang in there.

[@inthewoods3237]

We’re expanding our chicken run the fencing went from 139 last year to 179 now! When I drive by places with bunches of fence posts and I’m like Dang that’s a lot of $!

[@dawndantz9821]

You guys do a great job. I don't have a homestead but I sure do love watching you. I'm 70 years old and I wish I could do it all over again. I think I would have done a homestead. USA Utah

[@Homesteadhow]

Teamwork makes the dream work! Love it

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

I have the bell icon pushed but it’s been so long since I was notified of an upload that I had to search for your channel today. Maybe I have just been overlooking them in the notifications or something. I hope everything works out with the new farm! I wish that I could buy more land.

[@margaretagodfreyt6871]

You both are right prices have increased alot. Resources that can be reused is truly a Blessing. Congrats you two on the farm getting the livestock in one place

[@Miguel195211]

I like that you give most of your animals plenty of space.

[@Lauralamontanaro]

Sarah, your smile is just beautiful, it lights up your whole face!

[@traceywelsh9696]

I love your saying of, "a good job done." It doesn't have to be perfection, but it's a good thing!

[@idafisher8327]

You two work so great together. It makes me happy to watch couples working together like a a well oiled machine. You two are super may God be with you in everything you under take. Stay safe and strong.

[@mistycornelius5994]

You would love Simple Living Alaska then! Another amazing couple.

[@jcandrews9867]

Yeah. Horse Face and the walking Nasal Cavity. Can't stand those two scuzballs.

[@jdbrepair]

I’m not a home steader, but I’ve been a farmer my whole life, even when I didn’t work on the farm as my “job”. My family raised hogs farrow to finish up until the 90’s. We had 80 sows and raised farrow to finish mostly in confinement. At any one time we had around 1,500 head of hogs on our farm. You mentioned getting a second boar.... unless you plan to add about 40 more sows, you only need one boar. For our 80 sows we had 2 boars. Sometimes we had 3, but typically just two. No need for the added expense. One boar can breed a lot of sows.

[@flowerchild777]

Great information, thank you so much for sharing your expertise🤗

[@jamessr.miller2748]

At Walmart there 5 gallon buckets normally 296 have jumped up to almost $5 that is insane keep your eyes on the Lord

[@patriotoftruth-v1w]

When the spider moved at 9:28 from the paper lol. Exciting plans. So happy for you guys and all the progress you've made. Absolutely awesome content always. Thanks for all you do

[@sharonsandrich9659]

In order to make money, we have to spend money. As Justin Rhodes found out he bought items from a farm closing. So I was curious and googled used t-posts they are out there. You may check ebay. I know I have been going to ebay for various items I need for embroidery work. The new fangled stuff doesn't work nearly as well as the old stuff. So I bought vintage, as they call it. Grandma's stuff.

[@jeanburgin160]

You are wise to recycle all your equipment from the homestead and use on the farm location. Wow, that is so cool and sure saves you all time and your body. Good for you all having them already. Saves you so very much money. Great little tool and well worth the money. This way, you are cleaning up the present homestead for you to put on the market. God bless ...

[@samanthadavis9812]

I LOVE your channel! We are novice farmers raising chickens. My husband and I particularly enjoy your chicken raising tips. I am a forester and I can tell you that your pigs have girdled your pine trees and you’ll have to take them down (if you haven’t already). Pigs make a huge impact on the rooting zone and trunks of trees. Next time, either take the trees down when you create the enclosure for pigs, or fence off the trees, like create a circle around them with fence, following the drip line of the Tree canopy. I’m not sure if this would save the trees or not… but it’s worth a shot! If you want shade for the pigs, you’ll have to build a shelter.

[@tpaw6908]

Prayers for all. Glad your getting this moved. Dont get a chance watching videos to always leave comments. You all are doing so great. Love your videos God bless. Be safe I think were all in for abnormal storms with damage were in upsate SC. GOD BLESS

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Kevin & Sarah,love seeing your animals & your beautiful properties.Your channel is simply AWESOME!So much work ahead for you but you two will get it done to perfection.Have a wonderful week.👏🥰👍

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

I love a story about a $20 gadget that saves a whole bunch of money! Good for you!

[@maryloomis8075]

I was going to say...scrap the old to build the new. I believe in building so that things can be taken down easily and moved/recycled. Good luck with the project for the piggies!

[@dianapollex3266]

Well invested $20!! What a time and body saver! Makes me appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that our forefathers pioneered. God bless♥️

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

A lot of work but it's GREAT to have a tractor and a great helper God bless you both for sure!!!

[@fernwehchronicle]

We have a super sweet mule foot - she is like a puppy and lives with our goats and protects them - soooo sweet. Your pigs look sweet too 💕

[@vgil1278]

mule foot?

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I like seeing you explaining the plan for the future. The work involved will be worth it in the end.

[@bennym1956]

Reusable resources are great ! I have gotten flack for years from my wife & kids about "junk" I keep. lol Well, junk comes in handy for projects and it's paid for. Currently re-using resources for the inside of my new small greenhouse. My dad always kept jars of nuts, bolts, screws, etc around for when you lose something or needed it, you went to those jars. After dad passed away and mom was moving, us kids went to his shop to divy up things, taking turns. Well, one of the 1st things that got picked was his jars, because you couldn't buy what those jars had in them anymore. Junk (reusable resources ) can be priceless and save $$$$.

[@dutchgram3799]

Simple tool to help prevent human injury and wear and tear on the human body. I love how simple things make changes.

[@MsGrannyKathy]

Wow!!! The t-post puller is GREAT!!! I'm sold on that little piece. 😊😊

[@dorothyallen3614]

Great work and a handy little implement to make your work easier and saves you a lot of money. Kevin I’m so glad you have Sarah to help while you’re healing, it appears you’re doing well. Your new pig pens are going to be a great addition to the new farm and for the pigs also, I really like how y’all have your feeding areas set up for your pigs, the pigs seem to enjoy laying on the timber, you might try spacing some pallets on the ground under a cool tree shade or a shelter pavilion later on.

[@haroldbevins393]

You were not kidding when you said they were hard to get out, about the second one you pulled on camera almost lifted the rear of the tractor off the ground.. I said WOW!

[@maryhankins965]

Your videos are so well thought out and informative. I recently needed a video to show how to cut up a rabbit. Went to KZbin and there was Sarah's smiling face with just what I needed. Love your channel! God bless you.

[@vgil1278]

I don't know why your pig watering/feeding stands aren't wildly popular. No mess, and looks like a fav. sunbathing spot. A real improvement over the mess it usually is.

[@wendybertie1395]

Hello Sarah and Kevin. Love watching your U Tube channel Thank You for sharing. I love how sometimes you play music I know when I spent time as child at my Aunt and Uncle's farm all the farmers always had a radio blaring with country music. Thanks for the memories from a viewer in Toronto Ontario Canada

[@csnanny1882]

That really saves you guys a lot of hard work. It’s so much easier on your body, and believe me it’s time to think about your body. God bless you , and I am glad you found the new tool.

[@joecraddock4286]

To help keep chiggers off we drank a tablespoon of vinafar everyday. Since ya'll love salad maybe vingar and oil for dressing?

[@JackieGreen71]

Most of that price increase happened more recently. About the same time gas went up. Having done a handful of projects in the last year I didn't gasp/panic until a few weeks ago. It certainly changed the way things are happening on our farm, that's for sure. I am most thankful my cattle and horses are all so well trained to electric because that uses less post and fencing materials. I too have scavenged posts and panels from other places on our farm, and am still figuring out the logistics on several of our braces and gates that need repair/replacement. I am deeply grateful for my humble farm upbringing (code for being raised dirt poor lol), because it has come in handy in my more recent adult years when every post, panel, bit of fence has to be scrutinized. We will all get thru this together, we have God on our side

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

It's true, being broke as a kid teaches you VERY valuable lessons. Skill and creative problem-solving will always help get you through hard times... sometimes a big pile of money won't even help you, if what you want just can't be found for some reason.

[@lorirobert7297]

We ALL know it’s the darn Democrats that are trying to take CONTROL and turn the once beautiful USA into a SOCIALIST COUNTRY!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

@@lorirobert7297 Wall Street runs the USA no matter which political party is currently in charge. And they don't give a hoot in heck about you, me or anything but their profits. America is strictly capitalist and most likely always will be. Please do not waste your time hoping for ANY politician to save you or our country. We have to make things better for ourselves and each other.

[@virginiamesko6369]

I remember you pounding those t-posts in with the hand held driver. I also remember how excited you were to get the brushy areas cleared for use. You all have come so far and your sweat equity shows all around you. God bless and keep you throughout your endeavors. Hope Kevin's ankle is much better. That Missouri land is very giving but rocky and rough. When we bought our farm in Willow Springs, I thought we would never finish picking up and hauling off rocks to establish our pastures and yard. Take care.

[@robinramsey1180]

After many years of dealing with many types of pig enclosures, I invested in a solar fence charger & used 2 wires of electric. The only issue I ever had after that, was convincing the pigs that it was okay to cross into the new part of the pasture once I'd taken the wire down. After the initial cost of fence charger and wire, really easy & inexpensive pig pen. Rebar goes into ground easier than t-post & use with plastic insulators, which accept 1/3" - 1/2" rebar.

[@dawnbrown2125]

Wow the changes are really getting to be a challenge. Keep posting teaching training and posting people need the help it is almost as if it is hands on learning for us you cover things so well.

[@delorislee3100]

Take up the old post and panels use what you already have My parents lived through the Depression. They taught me to use what you already have before buying. They taught me to prepare for the future

[@terrytesterman1689]

Congratulations on your expansion. Sending prayers and best wishes for all your endeavors.

[@garyb4929]

Awesome plan. reusing the T post is definitly a plus @ todays prices. You'll have a Full scale operation in the planning. I do pray your not over stretched. You'll are such a wonderful couple to watch work together. May Blessings keep with you.

[@pkfam6275]

You know what "they" say "hindsight is 20/20". I've often wondered who "they" are. LOL! However it's so true. So glad to hear ya'll are retrieving your old supplies. VERY SMART KIDDOS!!! LOVE the way you look at the future. (it doesn't get easier)

[@bonniemccullough2102]

I love watching your videos. They're all over the place and that's a good thing. 👍

[@thinkingofothers353]

Always a wonderful JOY to view your videos. I have been watching your channel a long time...Thank you for all the interesting information you have given us...GOD'S JOY my friends..🙏..

[@plainandsimple2576]

I understand, I took small hole panels for my little pigs and replaced them with bigger cattle panels. I’m going to go buy more t post and panels. I’ve gone to my woods and cut Cedar trees, and cut them down for post instead of buying post for fences and gates, I’m going to buy a small sawmill to cut my trees for lumber. Great job guys!

[@terracotta6294]

If you do crafts - your sawmill will pay for itself fast. Also, there may be opportunity to help others use it for exchange favors. 🤗💛 I hope that machine works out well for you. I grew up in the country and miss it. Living in Minnesota was so nice. Moving back to the East Coast has been a nightmare!

[@mgwood6939]

@@terracotta6294 I live on the east coast...it is a nightmare....im a country girl though here in south jersey, but this state has served its purpose for us we are over it...lol not lol

[@plainandsimple2576]

@@terracotta6294 Thank you, I hope to trade the running of it in exchange for my wood.

[@owenparker6651]

Good luck buying that sawmill! it's easier to find a golden goose, these days! :)

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

I'm only half-joking when I say that instead of buying lumber last year, I bought a few acres of woods and a chainsaw. We were moving anyway, but... yeah. I think it's all going to get a lot worse before it gets better. And it might never get back to "normal" again. I'm REALLY glad we got this place when we did, because housing/land prices around here are going crazy already.

[@lynnschantz9185]

What a convenient way of pulling the t post, needed that 40 years ago.

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Since you usually put some elec wire on the inside of your pens; why not set your posts n hot wire your pens. Move your pigs, then pull the old panels, wire n T posts, feeding stations, sleeping huts n use those in the New area around your existing hot wire in use. Make sure ALL your gates open in the same direction n can be secured to the alley. The pigs will walk in the alley in only ONE direction. Use the hot wire, even if not on, like you did your cows, to move your animals. Consider individual small A frame shaped housing, open ended for now ( hot weather ) n down the road, close off an end for winter. Use what you have, Yep works for me. Peace to you and yours

[@jasongerhardt6201]

You can cut down on t post by only using one post to connect the panels instead of two

[@haroldsegur9524]

I bet you save a fortune growing all your own meat,I followed your meat rabbit journey to the end,I'm doing it,were building cages now.thanks for all the work ahead and sharing!

[@nancycurtis3964]

Beautiful piece of land. I once lived on a working farm and loved it. Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven.

[@HansenNeverDoneFarms]

We moved from Oregon to Oklahoma last spring, starting over to rebuild our farm, adding pigs late this summer and thankful we bought our hog panels while the prices were still $22 bucks each!

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

$27+ now (N.Texas)

[@randysimons9802]

I am moving to Oklahoma. South East

[@CarolReidCA]

They are $26 where I am going. Prices of everything is going up bc gas prices are high. Hopefully the president will undo his policies, as simply emptying oil reserves until elections will have our gas prices right back up when reserves are stopped 6 months from now. Gas here in California is $5.999 for regular, $6.299 for premium. Diesel was $6.199 I think. Whatever happens, we need some relief from exorbitant fuel prices. People here are hurting.

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

@@CarolReidCA Sadly, all you see and feel right now is no accident. It's not incompetence either. The "president" and his string pullers are doing exactly what they set out to do... make it too expensive to utilize fossil fuels. Never mind that current renewable sources of energy amount to far less than a quarter of what our nation requires... and that's part of their plan as well... create a crisis (where none existed before), blanket the population in financial suffering, induce fear (via "sickness") and panic (via hunger/food shortages)... then swoop in and offer "THE solution" (their solution)... The Green New Deal... Build Back Better... Agenda 2030... "You will own nothing, you will rent everything... and you will be happy." They don't even try to hide it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is every open about what they are doing. And you heard the "president" even say the words but mere days ago... "A new world order."

[@flowerchild777]

SO glad he's working smarter, not harder, good for you.

[@lajwantishahani1225]

There goes my dream of buying a larger property for homesteading. Nothing much compared to what you guys already have but building a house and all the outdoor work is going to blow my budget into orbit. Guess I'll have to make the best of my small urban backyard. Well, looking forward to how your farm comes along, and I have to say you've got really amazing views there!

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

I noticed the price more than doubled on fencing and posts this year. I spent nearly 1 months income extending my goat pin.

[@judyking4930]

missed you for a long time, I don't know why your videos didnt come up. Glad to see you again.

[@caroldragon7545]

Back in the sixties, we had about 20 T posts to pull from rocky ground. We also had a 1961 Citroen car which can vary its height with hydraulic spheres to aid in jacking for tire changing. we hooked a chain around each post and used the car to pull them out. First we wrapped the chain around a bracket below the front end of the car. Then we lowered the car, attached the chain to the post, raised the car, and out came the post. Thinking outside the box can really pay off. By the way, I know that you will provide artificial shade, but it seems a shame that Charlie won't have his trees anymore. I love to watch the things you do, even though I am too old to do any serious physical work any more.

[@anngelinakoenig-fales4153]

You two are such a GREAT team!

[@judydiedrich9937]

Great job in reusing what you already have. Lots of work ahead and you plan well.

[@Famcke]

Boy-O-Boy was that easy or what? Didn't know about that gadget ya'll. Thank you for sharing. Be careful and stay safe 💐💙🙏

[@juliebarnett9812]

I always learn new things from you guys. God bless you, too.

[@garypage9515]

One of the coolest things about watching you two, is seeing what a great team you make!

[@sandraleishman878]

Hard to believe a $20 piece of metal could make all the difference! Crazy the prices of everything out there. Love your videos!

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning 🙏😊 It’s good to see that Kevin must be completely healed after his injury. And I love watching the progress of your homestead. The two of you make a perfect team. Must be one God put together 😊 Have a great day

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Not completely but I am feeling quite a bit better as long as I don’t over do it.

[@garyb4929]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead "steady as she goes," We don't bounce back near as fast as we use too.

[@charlottesamuels8319]

Not going to see any relief until we get the current twits out of office

[@davenmidtown]

Nice project. I think if you turn the sow areas so that they are run the same direction of the boar pens, you can just open a gate to allow the sows into the boar pens... A small 3-4 foot wide pathway with wire that acts like a shoot you can direct the sow to the correct boar pen. Makes moving sows easy.

[@weaverwagon6084]

The pigs are going to have a beautiful view in their new home! Your farm is stunning.

[@Itzybitzyhuskies]

Thank you so much for teaching us about the post puller!!!!! I found one on Amazon, but ended up picking one up at Tractor Supply for 14 .00 out here in Wyoming!

[@dorenenagy564]

Oh wow, how easy was that. I'm so glad you had those T-posts that you could take with you. That saved you a lot for your new property. It seems like everything has gone up that people are using to help themselves in raising animals or gardens. You all be safe, stay well, and God bless.

[@candymckinnon8554]

Wow Watching you take out the posts was something. You guys work so well together. Love your videos

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Kevin and Sarah, that was a really great tool you shared with us, worked so good getting those posts out of the ground. Glad you were able to salvage those post to lower the cost of the pig pens on the newer homestead. Stay safe and keep up the great work around there. Fred.

[@fuubar21]

So proud of you guys for chasing your dream! Cheers!

[@juliaarmato3984]

So glad that little contraption was a great help for Kevin! We have a lot of gravel too, and it is very difficult to work. Also as you said, always use what you have first. God bless.

[@shannonsmith9186]

I'm so thankful that my husband had the foresight to buy all the supplies back in 2020 to fence our pasture. The fence had to come down, because it had a lot of rotten wood posts and barbed wire. We want to put goats out there, so we need different fencing. We couldn't afford to do that project if we had waited until now to do it. As for t-posts, we do something similar, but just wrap a chain around. Might have to invest in the $20 tool.

[@ms.royahrens8777]

We just wrap a chain around too. In the past, I’ve wrapped a chain around a handyman Jack and got t-posts out that way-but the tractor tool and chain would be much faster!

[@heatherroush7306]

Chain around what? The post, I have goats just asking

[@shannonsmith9186]

?? We wrap a chain hooked to itself around the t-post and to the tractor bucket. Lift the bucket allowing the chain to grasp the post and out it comes. Very easy.

[@heatherroush7306]

@@shannonsmith9186 okay that makes sense

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

The place we bought last year already had two pastures surrounded with barbed wire and electric fencing. That was honestly a big selling point. Infrastructure like that is SO expensive to build from scratch and I knew it would only get worse. We're not raising pigs or cattle, and honestly I don't particularly want to take on that much more work. But with things going the way they are, we might be kind of forced to start.

[@FromtheRootsUp]

Pigs are on our list soon...but yeah...the cost of everything has gone up SO MUCH! Hopefully soon:) I love watching y'all grow!

[@TheInquisitiveFarmwife]

I’m so excited for you to be able to make this farm just how you like it! I’m glad you have enough hay ground to be able to break into it! AND THAT T-POST PULLER … what a game changer! No bent posts!!!!

[@johnscherer1922]

hey, it's old grumpy here, it's nice to see kevin up, and going well all the best for all of you john

[@terraranch1459]

Reusing what you have is the smart thing to do! Your videos bring joy to my heart. You all are the best! Hugs Sarah and Kevin❤️

[@jenniferrichardson2702]

Thank you for reusing supplies. I hate when money is wasted instead of just doing a little extra work to save money!

[@christiansingle1]

Now Sarah got the wrong end of that deal. Kevin, you made her do all the work while you sat on the tractor, drove it, and used the tractor to pull up the post. Congrats to Sarah for being a hard working woman. I 'm singing Donna Summers "She Works Hard for the Money" for you, ha! I'm in Fort Worth , and I'm increasing my garden a lot!, I need 10 T-posts. They're $6.90, or the were yesterday. Y'all have a great weekend!.

[@heavenscenthomestead4242]

We just wrap a logging chain around to post and pull it with the front end loader. Works great.

[@daveroseman1185]

When I expanded I used rebar in certain locations. Saved a bunch. I bought 12' rebar and cut it to fit. Good luck guys, I know you are busy.

[@sewmanyquilts8042]

Can’t wait to get our goats going. Wish we could get a better price on materials too

[@ceepark114]

I love when you can find a tool that helps make work easier and especially when it doesn't cost much and saves you money by reusing what you have.

[@johnmeeks9618]

You can also salvage materials from the old hog pens one at a time as you transport animals to the farm. Yes, it means you will have to take a few more trips to transport animals and materials, but will allow you to again utilize what you have.

[@randallshuck2976]

It would likely be a problem to acquire enough to work your perimeter fence, but the interior pen walls might be cheaper to build. In the 60s our neighbors used old pallets to build their hog pens. The pallets were stood on edge and the posts were doubled up pallet skids set in concrete. They had been built by him in the late 50s. He had brought pallets from the railroad he worked for. They were repurposed by him rather than get tossed on the burn pile and they were still pretty stout in the early 70s when I left for the service. If there is a source for used pallets in your area (utility company, grain depot, etc... ) you might consider them. The price is right (free) and they are pretty tough.

[@mommamurphy7123]

I would definitely repurpose everything you can. It may be more work but it won't cost as much . Prayers and blessings. Keep up the great job you do.

[@melsolomon8256]

Is there any area on your property that has trees and bruch that they can help you clear. Have you ever thought about training them to electric? The trees would help with shelters. And rotating could help with cost of feed.

[@lindablandon5286]

Best little tool to pull T-post that I have found.

[@grandmaofthree897]

Thank you for sharing! We live on a farm and have several pastures so I am passing this on to my husband!

[@nancyrea3863]

Amazing how a little piece of equipment makes such a difference

[@kaybusby7507]

You guys work together so nicely and the amount of money you saved is amazing. Enjoy seeing all that you have planned best of luck.

[@denisebrady6858]

Great Job Guys & yes you saved heaps of money doing this. Great Video

[@bettyemitchell6509]

God bless you both on your new journey. Love the videos, see you in the next one.

[@Taloth1969]

This video made me smile :) You inspired my wife and I to invest in some IPPs after watching your previous videos about them and we put a deposit on 2 gilt and 1 boar a few weeks ago and were going through the same decisions about prices of fencing them in. In our local area of FL it was better to use feild wire fencing and t-posts. The fencing was on sale for $179 for 330ft roll. If I did my math correctly, that comes to ruffly $.54 a foot so $8.64 per 16ft of wire. Was too much of a savings to pass up. I also went with 6/7 wood posts for the corners and gates for a bit of extra strenght. The wire is rated for pigs and we are hoping between that and a hot wire we should be ok. Time will tell lol.

[@intentionalhomesteadingmi]

Excited to see your projects at the farm continue to come to life, friend!!! ❤️

[@joyceday4030]

Bought the t-post puller that you recommended. Was showing the puller to a friend and they told me that instead of using a tractor, especially in tight spaces a bumper jack would work as well.

[@donnaallred7068]

That simple tool to remove the t-posts was awesome. Yay for physics!

[@jfinnall]

In the layout of your pig pen area perhaps consider more separation between the sows and boars. They are still a very hefty animal and only one fence to separate them. The area could also be used to make the relocation between the pens more manageable. A "T" shaped walkway between the pens I am sure will prove to be beneficial but will also increase the fence materials considerably.