Girl, I am not an “active” Christian, but I can’t watch one of your video’s without tearing up with pure joy. Love the little scripture bits.
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim8 ай бұрын
Seek Christ "active"ly. For your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he might destroy. 1 Peter 5.
@anthonyleake50024 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish I had this years ago when we started raising sheep. God bless you !
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Leake thanks so much for the comment!! Means a lot to hear this. 🐑🌱
@kylanve3 жыл бұрын
Just stopping by to say God Bless You! Keep up the good work!
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! This comment came in good timing. I appreciate the encouragement :). -the Shepherdess
@kylanve3 жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess the timing wasnt mine. You know who to thank!
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
@@kylanve AMEN, and praise the Lord.
@kylanve3 жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess im guessing your name has something to do with that?
@lizziehiggs51112 жыл бұрын
I'm almost in tears. I was at such a loss on what to do to get started. I can't thank you enough💖
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Praise the Lord! I’m so grateful this video met a need for you.
@g.l.68084 жыл бұрын
Those are some happy looking sheep! Thanks for taking the time and sharing the info.
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that comment!!! Thank you :)
@markoberlin24512 жыл бұрын
Love your content young lady.
@ruthleake17254 жыл бұрын
Wow! Perfect video for a beginner!!! Good information! Thanks for sharing!!!👍🏻
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s what I’m hoping: to help the beginner!
@bikebrothers55174 жыл бұрын
Amazing method... most efficient I’ve seen so far!
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@markmckaig9865 Жыл бұрын
We did rotational grazing on the dairy farm i grew up on. We switched to a geared reel for the larger paddock areas. Each crank of the handle turned the reel 3 turns and made setting up the next area go much faster
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim8 ай бұрын
That sounds fantastic. I think that's what my friends do. They are SO fast at it!
@adambrown55743 жыл бұрын
This video has helped me out a lot with electric fence for my sheep and I'm not confused now
@adambrown55743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to hear this Adam!! Thank you for commenting. -the Shepherdess
@wrightcabin41323 жыл бұрын
Well done. First video I have seen of the process, just like you mentioned. Robin😀
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Robin! Your comment means a lot. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱
@Dwhinery3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Polyrope with 9 conductors at 10” works really really well for me. For training I used 3 in a regular paddock like you.
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for commenting. -the Shepherdess
@cheyennekeith21474 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this detailed video!
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for commenting and I hope this helps you in your shepherding endeavors! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@GB-ts5pq3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful. It gives me hope that maybe I could do this. Thank you and God bless you! :)
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
That’s what exactly what I hoped for. 👍🏻 thank you so much for commenting. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@Nakbar-yf7zq3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Akbar from Istanbul.
@farmdude3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your content. Been playing with the idea of adding a few hundred sheep. After looking at your corner insulators I realized your a beginner giving out advice and you need help with building electric fence. Keep on working hard your doing great and killing it on KZbin. I will make you a electric fence video.
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Those definitely didn’t last long. I replaced them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5Wnl2qnj9F4ja8 Thanks for supporting my channel! -the Shepherdess
@waltobringer29283 жыл бұрын
Highly informative as always... Thank you
@nathanaelleake3894 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sheep. They look very content.
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely much happier now that they are rotational grazing!
@quanieceandrewscattlefarm29933 жыл бұрын
I put up the same thing for my cattle great job 💙💪
@willowriverranch79653 жыл бұрын
We have one that listens to the pulses....and GOES for it! She goes in and out this way. I think she just does it to show us she can. She comes to us like, “Hey, just wanted to show you I got out!”
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! I can relate to this.
@jamesbushnell514 Жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess *o
@carliedillman95307 ай бұрын
Thanks! My sheep are staying in with poly wire, but the goats not so much. Going to try tape with the goats for more of a visual and put it as low as I can :) Loving your content!
@daviddanielson35223 ай бұрын
You are a great help. Thanks.
@mikepreslar86862 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thank you!
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mike!
@abad17082 жыл бұрын
You deserve a subscriber 😎😎
@credenza13 жыл бұрын
Very useful. I am going to be running a small flock in a vineyard.
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s sounds so neat. Would love to hear how that goes for you. Thank you for commenting! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@Skashoon3 жыл бұрын
O’Brien posts are the best. I’ll have to try some polyTape. I’ve generally used PolyBraid or 14 ga. High tensile, Solid aluminum wire. The PolyBraid is easier to wind up. I now use the aluminum wire as a central pasture conduit to tether the PolyBraid for paddocks. (Credit to Perma-Pastures Farm for the tether concept)
@julescycles90384 жыл бұрын
Very informative.
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it so! Thanks!!
@derricksanchez47552 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the grass trick. I work on the fence sometimes, and I don't always have my tester
@lizpurvis23862 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@anarigau27593 жыл бұрын
Great tape and very helpeful I can weight when I’ll begin doing my place only have one Acrea I’m Ana Rigau best to you blesings
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ana! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@theotherway010 ай бұрын
Hey there , thanks for the good info. I'm wondering, how far apart can the t posts be?
@hawkeye74353 жыл бұрын
GREAT!!! GOOD INFO THANKS...
@vitalyzhelnovakov55623 жыл бұрын
This is great info. Thank you! How do you stretch the tape? What holds it at the opposite end of the reels? Whats the spacing between plastic posts?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
I use a plastic reel to hold the tape. I pull it right and use a bungee cord to attach the reel to my existing perimeter fence. Space between posts is about 10ft. Thank you for commenting! -the Shepherdess
@sergeidominiquepantejo97733 ай бұрын
Thanks ao much for the quick email
@juju50002 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have issues with dry/sandy soil not conducting well? How long of a grounding rod are you using for a certain length of tape? Have you ever experimented with 'pos/neg' wiring?
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Yes! In such cases I will usually place three 6 foot ground rods in a row (5ft apart). I hope this helps!
@Jhoe20007 ай бұрын
Is mowing along the intended fence line really necessary? Will that taller grass short out the power?
@dm.robert2 жыл бұрын
What time of birds do you keep with your sheep, and are they an additional income stream for the farm?
@Dwhinery3 жыл бұрын
FYI Also, polyrope with 9 conductor works really really well for me.
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I might give that a try. -the Shepherdess
@brandonderijk5873 жыл бұрын
thanks you
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! -the Shepherdess
@lauraroth9613 Жыл бұрын
I need a supply list please!
@l.slayer5512 жыл бұрын
The is for posting this video. And nice sheep!
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@l.slayer5512 жыл бұрын
@the Shepherdess, I was trying to thank you for posting it but the typos got me. And in addition to lovely sheep, I’ve watched some of your other videos and all the grasses who live on your property are gorgeous!
@blainehanes6237Ай бұрын
Would this work for a pasture with a few cattle?
@theShepherdessАй бұрын
YES!
@Matthewaustinbellmusic Жыл бұрын
2:25
@abad17082 жыл бұрын
In a few years Am gonna start a goat business!!!I will love some of you experience
@stylishranchgirl3 жыл бұрын
I've got 25 acres in Throckmorton Co. and it's got a lot of brush and weeds. I've cleared about half of that, but there's plenty of grazing. Your country looks so clean and weed free. I was contemplating cover crops vs dorper sheep, and I'm leaning towards the dorper sheep. This spring the place was covered in wild oats, and now tons of rag weed. Do they prefer weeds over grass?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
dorpers will eat everything! Grass, shrubs, and weeds. They will take a lot more work than a cover crop, but they should do well at clearing your land. 😄 -the Shepherdess
@Grace-ru9xh Жыл бұрын
Would you still use wire for electric around the perimeter rather than tap?
@theShepherdess Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@PinkWillowRanch20242 ай бұрын
So I just adopted a ram I’ve never had farm animals. I’m just starting a homestead and the pasture that I have is Barbwire so I ended up dividing the pasture and using the poly tape on half of it thinking that that would work and the sheep looked at me, looked at the poly tape and went through the Barbwire fence and of course here I am chasing it for two hours trying to figure out how to catch up so now he’s in my woodshed because I don’t know if I can just do poly tape around the hole perimeter if that would work because if he gets out again, I don’t know if I’ll be able to catch him.
@christineosborne31552 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to begin with katahdin sheep. Was going to use Premier One netting to keep them in AND predators OUT. Does this type of fencing keep coyotes out? How do you deal with that? Help
@stylishranchgirl3 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I have 3 bred cows on 25 acres and I'm wondering if I can keep them, and have rotating traps for the sheep. Do I go from 3 to 5 strands?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!! Thank you for following the channel :). 3 strands keep my sheep in as long as the fence charger is hot! 👍🏻🐑 Stay in touch! -the Shepherdess
@bassmanjr1002 жыл бұрын
Get a good strong stafix charger. Then you are not worried about weed pressure as much during the growing season. Other than that it looks great. Timeless fence has good strong plastic posts I use a lot and Obien step ins. I like polybraid best with the multiple metals for strength and conductivity.
@xmarine474211 ай бұрын
Hi, where can I find the list?
@augustk2652 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a low predator threat? I like the fence but wonder how much of. Predator deterent
@noahriding5780 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious to ask if the plastics in the fencing will break down in freezing temperatures... like plastic wear from temperature changes, etc, cracking? Or will they hold out?
@ll-qq9qr3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have 3 acres in upstate NY with really cold winters. Will this work for large dogs?
@brewsterly29272 жыл бұрын
Yes, start off with 4 wires, polybraid is best.
@ShepherdsCreek2 жыл бұрын
One thing that worries me with this type of fencing is predators. Our own dogs (German shepherds) are not trustworthy (yet) around the sheep and I know there are lots of coyotes, wolves, bears and big cats in the area l so I worry about them getting into the sheep corral. Does this electric fencing work against that as well?
@carolynolsonpatrin38562 жыл бұрын
Will this work for goats as well?
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tested on goats yet!
@2potornot2pot3 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos. Questions: How to splice tape? Where do I start the fence and end it? I have irregular paddocks. No one shows the connecting of the solar battery, where is the best place for it, and height? I saw your video of retraining your sheep to fencing, now I am trouble finding it. Could you state things covered under the heading please? It would be helpful when searching. I know it is extra work but would be so helpful for total beginners. Thanks and prayers for success!
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the idea about the sub-headings, Karen! Here is the link to the video about retraining the sheep: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3nMnWeXesZkidE Here is a video that shows my solar fence charger mounted to at T post: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLJqZ2Vg5J8i8U
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
As far as where to start the fence and end it: I always carry bungee cords with me so that I can hook the electric fence reel to trees, posts, anything to create an end point. 😅 Just be sure the poly tape isn’t touching the tree or it will ground out the power. Thank you so much!! -the Shepherdess
@beyondthenature2 жыл бұрын
Go directly at 4:11 if you need to see Electric fencing result
@sherrykuznetz33752 жыл бұрын
I would like the list plz
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Link is in the description 👍🏻
@sherrykuznetz33752 жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess how do I get the information
@learningtogrowinChrist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. How many acres are you using for 26 sheep I believe you said? It looks like you're using guinea hens behind the sheep? Has that helped with the worms?
@TheTexasRangers5 ай бұрын
I have a 3.3 juole energiser and six stands of wire, very low, very high, and everything in between. They still escape. Can you help?
@dc4692 Жыл бұрын
This may be a silly question... but can polytape be cut to make small sections?
@theShepherdess Жыл бұрын
Yes! It will work just fine :)
@lanehoggatt24162 жыл бұрын
I've been considering getting some Boer goats and running them with some sheep. I'm curious if you have any thoughts on running them together? (good or bad idea?} I don't think I've seen guinnies in your videos before. You raise them too? Enjoying your channel. thanks
@breesechick Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@DaughterofYAH11113 жыл бұрын
Hello how many feet can you go between posts?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Space them 6-10ft apart if your cattle is new to electric fencing! Thanks so much! -the Shepherdess
@txtrapper54122 жыл бұрын
I have American Farm Works 5 mile charger, rated on the front for Sheep, pigs, cows and horse. It is .1 joules. It stops hogs in their tracks, I've seen (well HEARD) it zap them and they won't cross that line for anything. Hope it keeps the sheep in...
@christineosborne31552 жыл бұрын
I bought the .1 five mile as well and was told today it is not strong enough for sheep
@solomicrobe2 жыл бұрын
Perfect comment for sheep at the beginning. BAHHHH
@Kberrysal3 жыл бұрын
Can you use this for your cows 🐄 to
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Kberrysal3 жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess i would like to run sheep and cows at the same time
@HealedandThriving3 жыл бұрын
Would this work for cows to? I want them in paddocks next to my jersey
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I used the same materials and process for the cows I run. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@HealedandThriving3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@janinelittlebrave394715 күн бұрын
Aloha will this keep pigs out?
@brandonjohnson65622 жыл бұрын
We have recently started temporary fencing , and noticed that deer are breaking some step in post , dont know what to do.
@guillermolorenzo77643 жыл бұрын
I WANT TO ESTAR FOR SAYING THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU PLEASE TO SEND ME THE LIST OF MATERIAL NECESARY FOR THE ELECTRY FENCE. THAT IS SOMETHING VERY NICE WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR US THE SMALL FARMS THAT WANT TO GROW SOME SHEEPS
@HealedandThriving3 жыл бұрын
Sorry! One more question. I was a little confused on why you had the high tensile wire. Is that to complete the circuit?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
It’s to create a powered spot to plug my poly tape into. This way I have a power point no matter what area of the pasture I am on... without moving my charger all over or sinking more than one ground rod. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@sergeidominiquepantejo97733 ай бұрын
❤
@ethanrandall54732 жыл бұрын
How far apart do you put your posts?
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
6-10 ft.
@gregorytrue56342 ай бұрын
Link, please. 🐑🐂
@rura6015 Жыл бұрын
Can u send me the checklist?
@morganflanigan99112 жыл бұрын
Maybe it is just the video but in some of the clips it looks like the grass is touching the lowest strand on the Polytape. Does this not ground out the power? That was our biggest struggle when we tried electric fencing before. I want to give it another try but with tape instead of wire this time!
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is! I upgraded to a larger charger that could tolerate the brush encroachment without losing shock :).
@morganflanigan99112 жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdess really!? I had no idea that was even a possibility lol! It’s nice to know how things work🤦🏻♀️🤣
@marcruel9401 Жыл бұрын
Graze the top 1/3 rd of the grass. More nutritious. Feeding high rather than low they will miss the pests
@rialettevanniekerk67387 ай бұрын
My second winter and what a mess my sheep goes over or under sheep netting 😢...
@ginafleener3962 Жыл бұрын
Praise Yahweh for Yahshua and his creation❤
@TheBahamabob3 жыл бұрын
Don’t know if you replaced plastic posts yet? Fiberglass does not break down under UV light or heat extremes. Permanent. They also have enough flexibility with rigidity to be.a great farm solution
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
I just invested in some fiberglass rods with insulators. Loving them so far!!
@meghannmurray2994 Жыл бұрын
@@theShepherdesswhat brand?!
@kestrelkade3 жыл бұрын
hi, thx for this great vid. in your shopping list... a few items have a 404 PAGE NOT FOUND. let list them for you. perhaps you can fix them for your worksheet. if you do, please send me the updated version. Atwoods List: item #1,2 Fence Chargers List: 16 Joule Solar Fence Charger Thank you
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the heads up!!
@trig54542 жыл бұрын
Just a terminology issue. Aluminum wire is fine but it is not 'high tensile'. That term should be reserved for the 12.5 gauge VERY stiff galvanized wire available from most suppliers. It is very difficult (impossible) to handle without the proper 'Spinning Jenny' dispenser. Once you learn a few of the tricks to handle it you have a permanent very strong fence (I have some put up 30 years ago that is still rust free and working great. It is not suitable for temporary cross fencing however because of how difficult it is to move without the dispenser. I enjoy hearing from others about how they make fencing and always learn something. Well done.
@grumpydad47294 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. After 2 failed attempt I am going to have another crack.
@theShepherdess4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this! Be sure to tell me how it goes for you! -the Shepherdess
@1christylynn3 жыл бұрын
Are you still offering your electric fence shopping list?
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Here is the link: harmonyfarms.blog/electric-fence-for-sheep-instructions/
@amandawiles73086 ай бұрын
What about predators? We have bears and coyotes as biggest threat… I’ve been bringing them in at night which is .. work. Do you leave them out at night as well? Maybe I just need to be braver.
@metrocustomer35493 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy all that stuff
@theShepherdess3 жыл бұрын
My local hardware store. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess
@lynnecaulfield76812 жыл бұрын
Where is the supply list? Sorry, I am not a technocrat!
@theShepherdess2 жыл бұрын
Check it out here: harmonyfarms.blog/complete-guide-electric-fencing-system-for-rotational-grazing-sheep/
@marcruel9401 Жыл бұрын
Timeless fencing 25 year guarantee
@rachuriramesh7778 ай бұрын
This is what wish
@YottaYeti2 жыл бұрын
No fence can contain a hungry sheep
@a737mech3 жыл бұрын
Those plastic post are junk, they always break. Step up to a better quality post.
@johnadams6404 Жыл бұрын
Are you single? You seem really amazinf
@johnadams6404 Жыл бұрын
Are you single? You seem like you would be an amazing person!