Rural Fencing TIPS From the PROS

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Everyone, I just wanted to make mention of the wildfires over in the USA at the moment. No doubt many fences will need to be rebuilt... sadly and homes etc. We are following your fight against nature (unfortunately some deliberately lit) but you guys gave us Aussies a lot of support during our firey last summer so you should know we are thinking of you during this trying time. All the best, Mark

[@wytwabit]

Thank you very much. My family lives in Washington, Oregon, and California on the West Coast. One called to say the air is horrible, and the sky is actually red, not something we see everyday!

[@Mahdi_Oruz]

YEAH MATE, if anyone gives us a hand we will do the same or better

[@pamelaroden5513]

Thank you for remembering us here in the US.

[@lat7805]

When I saw this video I remembered the horrible sad images from last terrible fire season in Australia, of bunch cangaroos and other animals trying to scape from the fires but they were trapped between the fire and the long fences of someones field... Have the country taken some measures to make corridors in order the animals would be able to scape safe in situations like that one? (I really really hope that it would never ever happens any more fires).

[@jakeg6738]

That's nicer than anything our President has said about the fires lately! Cheers!

[@LogHouseFarm]

I am truely impressed that they were able to get solid posts into that boggy ground!

[@bipolatelly9806]

Where I live, the trick is to get boggy posts into solid ground.

[@cohenlee900]

Well its a bit difficult. I tend to bring in dry soil from around wherever and ram it in.

[@bigbear7233]

Respect for helping people who work hard, honest, and do a good job without looking for a discount.👍🏽

[@jasongraham7227]

Good name. I'm not Norm is the youtube channel for us.

[@northernbeachesguy3245]

You're kidding yourself if you think that he didn't receive some form of discount!

[@Rustsamurai1]

Or they could be the jokers who wanted to see how it was done, rather than a homage piece?

[@DonPandemoniac]

Real pro's. I do love watching people doing what they do best.

[@zombiemom5088]

I love the shot of the kangaroo!! You can almost see it thinking 🤔 “well what do I do now!”

[@Selfsufficientme]

LOL... Yes exactly! Cheers :)

[@ihoihimoim9409]

So much for "See the earth through her eyes" there goes another piece of habitat.

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@ihoihimoim9409 A kangaroo can easily jump over that fence. Not to mention there was already a fence there...this is just a replacement.

[@peteraubery1977]

Growing up on a farm I did a LOT of fencing with my dad, but that fence is next level stuff, excellent work from those guys!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Peter! Cheers mate :)

[@OldHickoryTN]

I do commercial fencing for a living so really enjoyed this video. These guys did a great job, congrats on the new fence!

[@davidbocek]

Im guessing the 8 folks that gave a thumbs down are the critters that were locked out on the other side of the fence.

[@VK-qo1gm]

@David Bocek lol, love it!

[@lynetteflowers8639]

Or the ones that were wearing masks 😷

[@Selfsufficientme]

LOL... Speaking of locked out, I feel sorry for our two local scrub turkeys they are too lazy to fly over the fence! I'm sure they will get used to it and roam our property again soon. Cheers :)

[@kingjames4886]

or people who actually know about rural fencing rather than just paying someone...

[@ihoihimoim9409]

@@kingjames4886 Sushhhh!! people may start to notice this channel isn't about self sufficiency... :)

[@anniecochrane3359]

I love the quiet humility of these rural down under fullas

[@jedtattum9996]

always a pleasure to hear people who know what they are doing talk about what they do.

[@billweirdo9657]

Highly agree

[@kingjames4886]

they want you to pay them... they're specifically being vague.

[@hanginlaundry360]

Wish I had these cool Aussies come out to my place on the other side of the world! :) Hearing them talk would be an added bonus!

[@CoalCoalJames]

That's some quality right there, thick posts of hardwood and the main lines THROUGH the posts...... not just nailed to them. High gage wire that's not crimped or wielded. Don't let it's looks fool ya, it's a great job. I've seen some shocking jobs on the farm growing up and hunting, it's great to see quality work.

[@thisisklm]

Lol, stumbled on your channel after trying to find content on how to care for my house plants. Then found myself watching videos after videos simply for your Dad jokes 🤣😂

[@lucky13farms99]

Really nice fence. Those guys do some good work. Maybe think about running a hot wire all around the outside. I'd put one low, about 6-8 inches off the ground. Then another right at the top. Grounding the fence wire will help. Pretty much stop any ground based predators from getting to your birds. In any case, cheers from the US. :)

[@MrTrevims]

Love watching people do what they do properly.... No cuts... Just get it done right....

[@PoliticalJohn]

More working class joe's deserve the spotlight and respect!

[@mammacass5311]

I don’t need any fencing and I am in the US but I still found the video interesting love the video of the kangaroo I’ve never seen one in real life

[@TR.Pixels]

Fun fact: For every person in Australia there are two kangaroos.

[@michaelwalsh9881]

They have broken my back fence to come in and eat my plants and fruit

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks for watching! We see kangaroos every day but they are always beautiful to admire. Cheers :)

[@lisakukla459]

@@TR.Pixels Whoa, is that really true!? That's neat. I saw a video once of a kangaroo going after a guy's dog. Its upper body was freakin ripped, and I found it very disconcerting how it made it look kinda half human. Anyway, the guy just marched right up to that kangaroo and hauled off and punched it like it was bar fight! It was crazy! The kangaroo didn't run off right away, but ultimately the guy and the dog were okay. I imagine with a 2:1 ratio, this type of encounter might be just a thing that happens sometimes there, yeah? Maybe that's why the guy knew right what to do?

[@TR.Pixels]

@@lisakukla459 Yep it's true, I think it might be heading for a 3:1 even soon. You can even buy kangaroo meat at stores which has been ethically hunted in the wild aswell.

[@sandy-rr1by]

from the questions you asked, sounds like you got a huge better fence than you were expecting!!! very nice job.

[@mandidittloff4500]

Great feature. One of the biggest expenses can be fencing, but one of the most important long-term. 👍

[@CookieRager]

I work on a farm and surprisingly fencing is very relaxing once you get the hang of it. Especially out in the bush in the middle of the nature

[@mshirey2799]

YOU'RE SO DANG CHARMING GAH!!!

[@SeanyRay08]

They seemed like solid hardworking fellas, props for showing their segments & glad you enjoy your investment on your property.

[@thizizliz]

It really is interesting. We dont appreciate quality fencing until we need it.

[@jello1977]

That was very good of you to promote them. Good workmanship should be shared.

[@ML-ks2lj]

I used to install fence for a living and bit am I glad we don't have to dig holes by hand any more. Up north here when you deal with frost and what not we typically cement them in below the frost line if ya don't the ground turns it's self and heaves the post and makes them go crooked and what not

[@juliebec3406]

Very professional blokes that know their stuff. Big thumbs up 👍

[@Donna_G]

I live in a rental and could not install fencing even if I wanted to; but, I did find this interesting. Even if you read out loud The Odyssey, it would be interesting.

[@elonstusks8109]

I absolutely love ur property the way you dont put it to waste like my neighbour does! They had a lovely jetty but they used all of their land as a rubbish dump🤦🏽‍♂️.

[@michael7423]

i hope you were able to get the Roo out without to many worries, thank you again Mark for taking us along with you on all your SSM adventures! stay sane and keep well!!!

[@franceshurt3517]

Hi Mark, what an excellent fence, it's rare(unfortunately) to get true professionals who will do a job properly, you were lucky to get the best!!

[@RASalvatore1]

I LOVE these dad jokes. Just how genuine they are is perfect. Love ya!

[@Dr_VVho]

Just great content ... Only self sufficient me can make learning about fence fun! Hope the fence works well!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Connor! :)

[@jameswitte5167]

Overbuilt is just right ... Looking good as ...

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Much needed info in the homesteading farming community. Thank you for getting this information out. Although it is truly beautiful to see animals up close we do live in a rural community and there are lots of wandering animals.

[@danielhutton3858]

I actually really respect that you mentioned the total price, not sure why, I just do. To be honest I respect everything that you have shared on your channel which I've had the pleasure of watching thus far.

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

Binging through your old episodes, and that is a might fine fence.

[@piglet4654]

That is one very good looking fence. I own rural property myself and just love seeing a new fence! I bought a property with all DIY internal fencing made of whatever spare off-cuts of wire the person could find. An absolute eyesore, but I have to say, every time a section gets replaced I spend days just wandering around admiring the new fencing. And mine's not nearly as attractive as yours.

[@missy1905]

Very interesting and well explained by Corey’s Rural Fencing. I didn’t realise how much was involved. 🦘🦘🦘

[@noelmccarthy7036]

Thanks Mark, really appreciate videos like this which aid developing a different but essential part of your acreage. I'll be sure to look the guys up.

[@M1STYWORLD]

Wow 6 months to do a job What troopers they are ☺ great job lovely work

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

It's also a nice looking fence too.

[@allendiaz9031]

Great video and good to see quality work by professionals who know what they're doing in all conditions. Well done

[@jodychapple5351]

They did a brilliant job and it looks lovely too.

[@KeiranR]

Look at Mark and all his NFE ( new fence energy)

[@emidala1]

Amazingly well-built fence! It is so interesting to see cultural differences play out on video. Where I live you would never, ever put horses in a pasture with that kind of fencing: one kick, one shoe caught on the metal, and it's all over for the horse. In fact, if the farm inspector comes and sees this kind of fence around a horse pasture, you might get fined. But you would not hesitate to use that kind of netting for wildlife fences along highways etc., to keep moose and deer away from the cars. It is intriguing to see that this form of fencing is used more broadly in Australia.

[@79PoisonBreaker]

I love the wild nature you manage to get in many videos, this roo fun to watch for me from 🇨🇦 .

[@Mahdi_Oruz]

i just love how chill the guy was

[@troymadison7082]

All of your videos are entertaining and interesting plus informative Mark! I always look forward to them...👍

[@helensarkisian7491]

Such a great video. You honored hard working people. The editing kept the video quite interesting. Remembering us who are being affected by the wildfires got me tearing up. So far I’m not able to put your information into action, but I will once I have the space. You really are similar to Steve Irwin. I miss his intense enjoyment of what he did. Thank you for being brave enough to start your channel. It’s hard for one to believe that anyone would find one’s life interesting. Good on ya. 🌞💐🍷

[@ManilaLondon]

They made a good job on your property.. i hope it helps a lot for you when it comes to animals that comes at night to eat some veg.. specially when they are young.. definitely to recommend them..

[@wytwabit]

How nice of you to advertise for the fencing guys! What a neighborly thing to do! I'd imagine kangaroos could graze quite a bit on a garden. They remind me of deer, which we have here in Arkansas. There is a family of deer in my daughter's neighborhood that enjoyed her garden "buffet" quite a bit one year.

[@natasharutherford2357]

The timing of this video couldn't have been better. Currently installing a fence myself. Good to know that my Father-in-law's advice matches up with the experts.

[@darrylrowley7547]

Amazed at the cost Thought it'd be a lot more. Anyway well done, maybe itll keep the roos out for a while. I was out bush one day and saw a big Kanga clear a 4ft fence that day as though it wasn't there..The original "flying kangaroo" brought me to tears in awe.

[@Selfsufficientme]

So true Darryl, this fence will keep out some of the smaller roos but the big fellas will certainly bound over it! Cheers :)

[@MrMalthusMusic]

I don’t need a fence, but I do hope you drove some business Cory’s way. Love all your videos, as a local living nearby your advice is always on point for me.

[@oldgold5848]

Its lovely to see some quality work. Great channel Mark.

[@jenniferfree8746]

Thomas mark this is really interesting as we are looking for property in Queensland

[@weibie]

This was very interesting. I have to construct a chicken yard in the next few weeks so this was actually helpful to me. Thanks for doing this fence video.

[@barbll000]

Fencing makes good neighbours they say. I'm having one built in the suburbs but my builder said there's no pre-treated fencing available in Ontario at the moment. So we have to wait until the product comes in.

[@teganslatter5159]

Loved this video ❤️ I didn't realise the posts went that deep either. Very interesting!

[@loekiehere]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you .Even though I am in a zone 9b area.WISH I could grow some dragon fruit. Michael thank you too for what you are doing. There's a guy called ice age farmer.I don't think he does gardening as such but he KNOWS what's going on in the food sources industry. That is why right now YOU are extremely mportant. I'm doing everything you say, even here in cold Johannesburg, and it's working. Good cheer to you!

[@shaka_the_walls_fell]

Truly enjoyable content, and a very nice gentleman behind it. Thumbs up from me!

[@bigol9223]

I like their matching hat/sunglasses combo

[@alanhughes1262]

i use steel post galvanized if a fire goes through

[@filstewart2380]

Fences are needful things and local wildlife learns to work out their place - OUTSIDE... Good to hear praise for work well done. "The labourer is worthy of his hire." Hate it when folk begrudge an honest wage for quality work. Fair play to all. (From Ireland.)

[@kmw4359]

Question: with it being so boggy, have you thought about putting in a French drain to move the water? (Say, drain it into a pond for the ducks?). Maybe you wouldn’t be allowed to do that, though, since it’s near the property line and would affect your neighbor’s property, too

[@bbtruth2161]

Hinge joint fencing is way to go. Wood posts +. Hinge joint fencing is heavier and, at least for me is cheaper than chinsy, welded big box gardening fence.

[@the_sims6739]

Your dad jokes are golden. Thanks for the tips!

[@ohio_gardener]

Good looking fence! We had to put up a 8' fence to keep the deer from devouring everything in sight. Used to raise cattle, and had a 4' fence for them. But, the deer jump over a 4' fence like it is not even there.

[@noahriding5780]

So for fencing, some of the worries we have out here are making sure the fence is quite sturdy due to animals banging up against it or rubbing against it. This is a common thing that happens out west in the US and Canada. Some kinds of sheep can be up to 300 lbs and will but or rub fences. Sometimes cattle do this too. (western dry farming sheep; rambouillets can get to about 300 lbs.) Cattle can and do rub up against fences also (up to 1100 pounbs). This is to give an idea how sturdy they may need to be. Given their weight it presents some worries about how to make sure the fences won't budge. And with my own activities I'd seen that some types of dogs can jump fences, up to even past 5 feet. We had neighbors go after our ducks this way. Probably will have to put up an electrical zapper on top...

[@DailyLifeandNature]

Your fencing is nice , i like your way to build to protect from animals attached on the plant, thanks for sharing to such informative and educational , i learn from you a lot

[@Dr_V]

Interesting to see how it's done in your area, every part of the world has its own traditions in this mater. Here in Eastern Europe that kind of fence is traditionally made with white oak or locust tree posts that are lightly scorched (superficially, over an open fire) on the segment that goes into the ground and than dipped in oil to increase their durability. Nowadays it's usually junk engine oil (or other petroleum by-products), but in the old days was either linseed oil or salted lard. Modern netting isn't much different than yours, old fences used 3 horizontal sticks or slim boards with wicker or flexible branches knitted between them.

[@billweirdo9657]

The process is called petrifieing. You want to see great examples of it lool into some ancient Japanese buildings the oldest building on earth uses the pertifieing technique and most of the wood is it's original wood crazy stuff. Btw the old farmers in America did it as well. Also used motor oil has been used for this since used motor oil came into existence it works better then the other options even works better then new motor oil. I've read somewhere they use to mix diesel in it too idk about that though. I have seen colonial days houses with original fence posts still solid standing after minimum 100 years

[@Dr_V]

@@billweirdo9657 Mixing some diesel into the used motor oil makes sense if it's too thick, as a less viscous fluid will penetrate deeper between wood fibers.

[@billweirdo9657]

@@Dr_V makes sense, would probably absorb way better with diesel after the burning.

[@leannrobb7264]

Mark, fences don’t keep roo’s out. they either jump over the fence or they make a roo gate, and burrow under the wire wrecking the fence. I am constantly burying tires in roo gates so they cant get through. they are beautiful animals and uniquely aussie, and i love they on my property. but i wish they would use their big powerful legs to jump OVER the fence.

[@khmerguidinglife1349]

Very impressive for them, like to watch them working on the fence. Thank you sharing this

[@task82]

You absolutely get what you paid for!! Great video mate 🍻

[@drewsenthused6079]

That post driver looks like a hoot to operate! Cheers!

[@xMisterT]

Wow im glad that youtube recommandation showed me this. It's a very interesting channel.🙂

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you Blajor! Cheers :)

[@Solarlube]

Bloody brilliant good Aussie know how. Thank you for sharing.

[@thegr8stm8]

Hey Mark! I wonder what the language was like when they manually over tensioned the top wire... I remember when we used barbed wire... man you hit the ground in a hurry. Did you ever pull stumps to clear a paddock? We never did either. But that’s another story. 🍺🍺🤭😉

[@isabellaabruzzi9611]

I enjoy any video you do!

[@preacherpaul7736]

Simply just enjoy watching the channel and you never know when you'll get a nugget to use later. Given a big 👍up.

[@mio.giardino]

The new fence looks fantastic!

[@guntcheck]

I've always wondered how they keep the fence straight and perfectly on the property line over super long distance

[@theclydesdalemtber2194]

That's such an awesome price. Looks great 👍

[@kathrynwhite8482]

Nice fence work.

[@MrBigCookieCrumble]

Might stop a 'roo, but that fence dont seem very drop bear safe do they?

[@cindysmith1700]

Love these. You are a goofball!!

[@briandonovan8455]

Why go timber posts not galvanised steel, driven in with hydraulic hammer?

[@ManilaLondon]

I always remember the animals that you always come accross and making video at night when they are out. Hopefully it won't happen again..at secured.. well done..

[@samsymes001]

Would someone like Corey be willing to do a weekend course and show a few tips and tricks?! Currently fencing and want to do alot more for myself (contracting?)

[@jwpallett]

That was very interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed it 👍

[@adventuremikey101]

great video thanks. for the price was it 300m total or were you including the neighbours 152m in with that price?

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Fencing is very hard work!

[@zane5478]

You should try to grow some carnivorous plants in the bog great place for them

[@MetaMorphea]

If I had a farm and lived in Australia and needed fencing I'd probably call them ;)

[@Shinyusedtoy101]

Yeah me too lol

[@billweirdo9657]

Here here

[@nomoremaybes]

>probably lol

[@olegovlamb4995]

Australia is as big as the continental USA. The lower 48. So if you live in Florida would you get a fencer from Washington State or someone local?

[@billweirdo9657]

@@olegovlamb4995 unfair comparison populations are spread out over a bigger area in America. The OC did say "probably" wouldn't that imply there may be scenarios where they may call someone else like if they operated outside of the OC's area? Kinda makes you sound like your trying to be an @$$ without actually following through with logic.

[@Gayle.M]

In my part of the world, a fence made with 2.5” x 6’ posts (2’ in the ground) every 8’ and 4 wires is considered a good sturdy fence. We only need stronger and tighter if we’re trying to keep in Buffalo but the posts are still only 2.5” thick.

[@ambert.3792]

where in africa?

[@Gayle.M]

Amber T. No, not Africa. I’m in Alberta, Canada.

[@oliverhel9629]

Thanks neighbor

[@igounfazed]

Hey... I just thought of something from watching several of your videos. Is it possible, when you talk about growing fruits and vegetables, for you to make a quick mention of temperate zone most suitable for them? I saw your Finger Lime suggestion and I'm in the USA Temperate Zone 7 and got a sad face. I'll still try anyway if I can buy the seeds. I'll do it in a 5 gallon bucket so I can move it inside in 'too cold weather'. Hope all is well over there.

[@timosaurus3011]

Very interesting thanks mark

[@AnnabelleC888]

Just in time! Thanks.

[@Mntdewmania1]

That is some nice looking fence!!!!