Installing Electric Fence. A basic skill for ALL HOMESTEADERS!

[@lenmoore3628]

Just a small suggestion from an old man that is not as strong as he used to be, when starting to drive in the post have Sarah angle the post a lot more as you put on the post driver and you wont have to lift it so high up. Save the back and she can pull the post up and you push it up. Prayers and blessings

[@Off-Grid]

We always stand on the tailgate of the truck. We're getting close to installing 1600' of fence so we'll see how that goes.

[@mimiohnine]

Kevin is saving his back with the post driller!! Pounding posts is no easy task, holding the driller above your head for a minute….easy!! Lol

[@Off-Grid]

@@mimiohnine i need one of those!

[@mimiohnine]

@@Off-Grid oh I agree!! They are pricey unless you are pounding a whole bunch of posts. Then I believe it’s cost effective!!

[@GrandmasGardenofHope]

I was recently helping my SD brother pound posts. When he went to the lumber yard to order more posts, he saw they had a really nice pounder for $100/day. Totally worth the cost! He and a friend installed close to 2 miles of post in an afternoon and part of the next day. Unfortunately I had to be back to IL so I missed it. PS:. I came home to about 3 doz eggs from my 21 quail. Not bad for our shorter days. (they are in an outside pen)

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

When I was young I had a Morgan horse that figured out how to grab the gate handle, like you have, and let himself out. The first time he did it he walked into the house!

[@stanleypennock2118]

Your comment that the livestock will ideally only touch the wire once made me remember our old Collie. He was a great herd dog, but I always wandered if he thought it was his job to check the fence to be sure it was working. Every morning and evening after he brought the cows in, he would very carefully touch the fence with his nose and yip. Rarely, if it had been shorted out by weeds he would start barking like crazy. I finally gave up trying to breaking him of it after about a year. It never seemed to have any effects on him (other wise was a smart dog) and if he missed waiting on the back porch when we came out of the house at milking time, we knew had a cow or two out. (of the pasture) He never allowed them to get onto the road.

[@devrabiallas1292]

I'm thinking he would bark like crazy when the fence wouldn't zap him because he knew it wouldn't hold predators away from his herd, I don't think that was a stupid dog I think it was a smart one he just didn't trust you to make sure the fence was on

[@stanleypennock2118]

@@devrabiallas1292 My mom said, more than once "that dog is smarter than you are". Looking back 60 years, I can't disagree! Lol!

[@Off-Grid]

We had a collie growing up. Wonderful dog.

[@nikkydemorales]

The teaching mindset is much appreciated. The way you guys reiterate points and with such dedication reminds me of the best of living. Thanks for your videos. :)

[@imaprepper1866]

I love watching you two work together. Great respect for each other and comradeship. Also the love you have for your animals and homestead. God bless.

[@swianecki]

Fun watching those ducks. Another great educational video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@anndraper972]

I am so excited for Myrtle to have her babies. Piglets are so cute and fun to watch. I have never lived on a farm and know nothing about farm animals but I truly enjoy watching your videos. I think it's because the two of you work so well together. May God continue to bless you.

[@ordinarypete]

3:58 The way Kevin is standing there while stretching them fingers with that jacket and the look on his face = I wouldn’t wanna owe him money. The ending was awesome with the cutie moo moo walking over to see mom and dad .

[@treeoflife1330]

I've watched your video's for the past 3 years and after just watching Doug & Stacy's video today; also after watching for about 4 years; I've been motivated to comment for the first time today on most of the homestead videos I've always watched. Thank you for your kindness for wanting to help other people who want to support them-selves. You've been a big encouragement for me so I can get back to & grow my knowledge of the harvest. I've had a garden for many years & always helped my grandparents & great grand parents on the farm. I want to get back to that soon, if I can talk my husband into early retirement lol. Thank you & God bless you both & your family.

[@gcbeukes3399]

Morning Kevin and Sarah you guys are awesome caring for your farm animals

[@danamama6766]

The Fall leaves are so beautiful. Loved seeing the pigs again. All the critters and birds.

[@karenlemley8656]

You have great animals and I love all your videos. Have a great day today 😊

[@nahnisjourney1406]

I love seeing the chickens and ducks come out and eat. It’s like they’re at a community table. They all are getting along nicely. Rose is milking so well. She’s so smart! Babe was so cute when she stood up. I think that was my first time seeing a cow stand up from a laying down position. She was just laying there waiting. Thank you for sharing!

[@doylemarkham1010]

I really like watching your videos. They are common sense & very educational. Thanks

[@leannwhite620]

No pooping in the barn. So glad my coffee cup was on the table! You two work very well together. I get excited about a new video every time. Keep them coming. Next time we must see new piglets.

[@sandys2552]

Me too. Sometimes Sarah forgets she is a farm girl

[@loriewart1877]

Sarah, obviously, knows Rose well!😉

[@johngreenwood8403]

Wish we lived closer so we could come and lend you a hand. We just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and are empty nesters looking to learn from experienced homesteaders such as you two. We really enjoy your videos learned a lot already. I heard about your channel from AJ'S Green topics channel.

[@hollynelson543]

You two seem to really work well together, now that's a great blessing and advantage.

[@connie6545]

Love your Homestead. It's so well thought out and productive for your needs. 😊

[@tamararoberts9307]

One of the reasons why I love watching your videos is seeing a married couple always working together ❤ of course, there's more reasons like I always learn from them, ty

[@sadonaharris1476]

I love the way you take such pride in your homestead! Such humane care for your animals. Tastefully done. Blessings to you.

[@Off-Grid]

Animals make the homestead!

[@tinamitchell3764]

That's a good suggestion, by doing the post that way I was able to put the posts in by myself, i used the heavy metal post pounder, not sure if that's the actual name lol.

[@lynettemunson7953]

🙏🏼

[@maureenritoridis814]

Love it when you show your animals!! 🥰💐

[@deborahwentworth8792]

Such a calm and peaceful mama cow

[@cathyneumans6685]

Good morning! Love seeing the pigs!!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

All in a days work. Good job. Enjoy your channel

[@juliebaker6230]

I absolutely love that you are going back to basics. In this day and age, you are sure to be gaining a lot of newbies in self-sufficiency.

[@graceinthegarden9151]

Thank you. It is always wonderful to see the kindness you give to your livestock. Even to the ones that will be butchered later. They have a good life up until they become a food source. Makes a big difference knowing that. God bless you and yours.

[@midei]

Your homestead is such a clean, beautiful and well organized place. It’s a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@thesimplehomesteadlife]

Seeing and hearing the ducks makes my heart so happy! I normally don't like pigs but Charlotte is a cutie!

[@squirellvr57]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I've watched others and still felt intimidated about installing my electric fence. THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤❤

[@sadonaharris1476]

I love the way you take pride in how your farm looks! It is amazing! Thanks for caring foryour animals in such a humane way. Blessings to you!

[@Off-Grid]

Animals make the homestead!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Sarah and Kevin, enjoyed watching your video. Stay safe and keep up the great work and videos. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@deecooper1567]

GM ☕️☕️. Watching you makes me yearn for my younger childhood days. We had a large piece of property.. 1/3 woods, 1/3 grapes & the last a small farm. No electric fences just dig, put a post & then the wire for the cows. Love seeing how you keep moving forward 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@sofiabryan5074]

I'm so happy to see the animals again, I've really missed them. Charlotte is a hoot, I laughed at how she's trying to climb over the fence to get the food.

[@dutchgram3799]

You did make it look less complicated than I have seen before. You two make a good team.

[@terryhenderson424]

I like how you have your pig feeders up put of the muck amd mud. And that they are secure from being dumped.

[@vickiefisher6587]

You have the HEALTHIEST HAPPIEST ANIMALS I’ve ever seen on a Homestead or ever actually!! Love this~ PRAISE GOD!! His mighty arms continue wrapped around You & Yours! Great stewards. Great 🥰🙏

[@karenlemley8656]

They do have happy animals BUT you should watch Cog Hill Farms or rather Farm Family Fun cause their animals are the happiest I've ever seen, lol.

[@cindyebner5556]

Amen, Vickie!!! 🙏

[@Bigfoot1957]

You could put clip on before driving in post

[@evelynrogers7145]

Working together makes all the difference

[@mtak1127]

I am right there with the comments that say it's so nice to see a well-kept homestead. I also love the fact that you feed in feeders. I see some that drive me crazy when they just scatter the feed on the ground. To me, that's a waste and mess. Love my Wednesdays and Saturdays. Another wonderful video.

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

This was a breath of fresh air. Loved going along for chores. It never gets old. Its the heart and soul of your farms.

[@Off-Grid]

Chores....hate them as a kid.... enjoy them as an adult

[@tonyolivieri6308]

thank you for your time and efforts!!

[@ronaldclemons5520]

Thanks for sharing. Electric fence is so handy and easy to put up, and move. Blessings🙂

[@stanleygallman7800]

As a farming family Kevin and Sarah show the importance of having manageable routines and shared responsibilities. It has been really nice over the years watching this particular channel and Farm Life grow and increase. I'd say that in the near future should your daughters choose a different direction in life the farm should you choose to continue growing may need to hire a employee for the farm. Continued growth success and prosperity. Continued prayers and blessings. thanks for sharing ❣️

[@JaniceKonstantinidis]

I’m always happy to see the animals. Can’t wait to see the piglets. Dolly is a born leader. I’m about to sow some seeds under my grow lights. I tasted Lamb’s lettuce, I think it’s called, and I’m hooked! Thank you for the lesson with Mason jars and wicks, Kevin. You guys have such diverse days now! Keep well, and save some time for yourselves.

[@palisaanne5096]

Amazing! Still in the 80s here (Florida). I so enjoy your display of the daily chores. Thank you for all you do to show us how it should be done!

[@Off-Grid]

Freeze warning tonight here in Kansas.

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Thank you for watching and your support!! Hugs and love to you and your family.💖✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless 💖✝🤗

[@ambermarie814]

It's so wonderful to see people that truly care for their animals! God bless!

[@Off-Grid]

Animals make the homestead!

[@teenagardner3623]

Rose is so beautiful. She holds her head up knowing she cares for her ppl thru her milk and they take good care of her.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

My absolute favourite content from your farm 💕💕 Those IPPs are the cutest pigs ever!

[@Off-Grid]

Had never heard of IPP until watching so now we're thinking of getting a couple.

[@denisebozung126]

I am continually amazed at all the new skills (new to me, at least) you show us as you grow your homestead. I'm so happy for you that you are realizing your dream. Continue on and hopefully take us along so we can continue to learn from and with you. Take care.

[@susanbrungard8891]

So exciting about new an future piglets. Hope you all have a Blessed an safe winter. Love an Prayers from Elverson,Pennsylvania.

[@greggmansfield2788]

Y'all do an excellent job with the filming and editing! Thanks for sharing, and doing it so well.

[@karongoodine3288]

Good morning 🌄 Love watching your pigs. They are so cute and funny. So are the ducks and chickens.

[@mariedriskell8752]

First freez, you know that it's always freezing 🥶 when the babies come.

[@jesseblackburn8437]

Love the way you guys share everything and explain the details, and your handling and interaction with all the animals! Keep up the great job! God bless!

[@dusttodusthomestead]

Always enjoy the daily chores.... and the zip tie was a great idea on the electric fence. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@alicecowan3499]

Thank you. I loved this!

[@sundrapoonan6724]

I love your homestead and your daily activities, please keep sharing. I've learnt so much 🙏☺

[@audreynanapreps2543]

It's been awesome to watch you guys grow thru the years.

[@teresaarmstrong4099]

I learned so much. My husband retires in less than 2 years. We want to grow our own foods. This is so encouraging! We can do this with God's strength and this knowledge you have. Thanks So much!

[@t.m.button7229]

I love ❤ watching yall together ❤

[@jocelyncallahan8937]

I love the morning rounds with the animals. Thank you for letting me share in your morning routine!

[@Jonzuber]

Great instructional video regarding the electric fencing.

[@ginnyquintal4201]

I love your videos And evidently my husband’s been watching your videos to very informative we love it

[@cindyburst]

I love watching you guys working together!

[@annalll8236]

I forgot what I was working for having a job and having a garden and chickens on a rental house I started to give up and leave it be. But you remind me I have to work harder and get a homestead I need it my family needs it. maybe we won't get to it now but maybe in a few years just got to keep working towards it, thank you guys.

[@mybelovedchaos]

Im excited to see more rabbit content! They are our next step and watching you raise them is perfect for us since you are also in our MO zone!

[@deborahwentworth8792]

Love you both and Thank you for all you do

[@mscekennedy]

Really enjoyed seeing all the animals again. Love the cows and pigs videos.

[@cherrydowns7745]

I was raised on farms. I so enjoy watching you do your chores!

[@Off-Grid]

It's funny how when you're a kid you hate the chores but then when you're older you look forward to them.

[@OkieJammer2736]

LOL! I've watched this great video through twice and again, howled with laughter at Linda and Donna. I am ALSO a Linda ... in a human kinda way ... and ABSOBLOOMINLUTELY love and highly recommend your great channel. Thanks!

[@dawnbrown2125]

Love watching you, I have been learning so much through the months. I love that your committed to following through with projects, working together to accomplish your dreams and to take the time to teach the skills you do . Such heart insight wisdom and peace, yep that spells BLESSING to me. Grateful I came across your videos.

[@lindagullage3077]

Thanks for sharing your day with us. God bless

[@jennifercockrell3374]

Thank you so much for taking them time to make a video on this. We purchased our first homestead back in June. The property was used as pasture for an old diary up the road; so it is fenced on majority of the property. But like you said, it's not in it's prime. Putting up fence like you taught will be a major blessing. This will be so much better than putting up new fence everywhere. Thanks again. God bless.

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

Watching your progress throughout your projects is both enlightening and inspiring. Also, I appreciate your care of your animals. Their areas are clean and orderly. All the best to you!!! 🤩 🖖

[@juneshannon8074]

Wonderful electric fencing tutorial, thank you.

[@willowsverge3046]

Looking good guys! Those wild roses are quite a pain! I swear they conspire to get into the worst places and go nuts! Have a great day all! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐄🐖🦆🐓🐇

[@t.m.button7229]

Thanks for taking us along

[@stanmashek3085]

good video and electric fence is the way to go

[@twooldcrowshomestead]

Thank you so much for this! We have 2 Yorkshire pigs and have been using them to clear overgrowth and brush in a small forested area on our property. However, we have struggled with setting up a good electric paddock system and it has been frustrating. The way y'all have explained this, I totally feel like we can do this. I'm sending this video to my husband right now so he can watch it. Thanks again!

[@patmitchell2389]

Your pigs are so cute and clean looking

[@josephresenes1974]

I am very impressed with your animals. Good luck and God Bless.

[@foundingfatherstoday]

Learned a lot. Thanks so much.

[@janwalls6397]

I miss your old chore days. 2019..

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good ☕️☕️ Morning Kevin & Sarah.another interesting video.I loved seeing the animals this morning.Always a joy to see how well taken care of they all are! Have a wonderful week & thank you for taking us along!👏😊👍

[@mariagomez5135]

Another awesome video thank you

[@sergrey4382]

Thank you guys I always learn so much .God Bless

[@maryloomis8075]

You made putting electric fence look so easy. I would be intimidated too! I love watching the progress on your homestead.

[@thaboomer53]

Great vid. thanks for showing some improved ways of installing and using electric fences.

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Both of you inspire me to be a better person!!

[@genecarr4568]

A clove hitch would work really good on those corner post. And you can tie the clove hitch without cutting the wire. You can also take out all the slack like you were doing. Extremely useful hitch and easy to learn. I taught Boy Scouts to use it.

[@jenniferrichardson2702]

Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I love your videos!

[@theBigLookmagnifier]

Thank you so Much!!! Excellent info on electric fencing!!! I appreciate your help ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kcs.farm09]

Good Evening!! Animals are so fun!! Have a blessed day.

[@Dreamydazefarm]

Great video I love seeing the quail I absolutely love that when I click on your videos I see extra things I didn’t expect to learn about or even have thought about keep up the kick bass videos ! 🎣

[@denisesummers3107]

Y’all are awesome!! God Bless y’all as well. Much love from Texas

[@billhaggard7430]

Good Morning from NW Georgia.

[@bmcdonald7303]

I like the team work. Thank you for sharing.

[@blujeans9462]

Watching morning chores always put a smile on my face. :-). Rose looks so good!

[@Off-Grid]

Chores working with animals is much more enjoyable than dealing with people....lol

[@blujeans9462]

@@Off-Grid :-) Imagine if your colleagues were so happy to see you in the morning, like these critters are. Lol! So happy to be retired. :-)

[@Off-Grid]

@@blujeans9462 i hear ya. People make me tired....lol

[@wordvendor1]

Thanks for the electric fence tutorial! You make these processes, like drip irrigation, so easy to understand. Thanks Sarah and Kevin! I live only an hour and a half north of you, but I could never pound stakes into my rockbed soil! You're so fortunate to have decent soil!

[@silverAlphashooter]

So love when you guys do a morning chores video..... And I love that it isn't every video..... Sounds strange but it is special Thank you Adam from Bakersfield, CA

[@lloydhall6943]

Your content is the best on utube