Setting up Goat Fencing in The Woods

[@carswellbic]

Eight year olds are good company.

[@harrytustin5260]

I can't move those full rolls around anymore so I measure and cut.

[@elainejohnson6866]

Your daughter is adorable!! "Did you get that on video?" So cute!!

[@leslieMClass80]

Chatty Cathy kept dad company! So cute

[@fabriciomarchi9695]

"I'm sharpening my stick on my enemies"... That's Game of Throne's level of commentary!🗡️ 😆 ATB for you all. Stay safe.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Lol

[@glendaruff125]

Arms Family uses big dog houses all the time. Good idea.

[@edwardshupe6215]

A one hundred year old man said that hard work never killed anyone. Sometimes I wonder

[@salmonhunter7414]

You can use the old propane tank for hot water storage for future buildings.

[@andrewsarles3520]

Instead of fencing pliers I use a 3/16 inch nut driver with the handle cut off to cinch the fence ties! It will go in between the squares of the woven wire and cinch the wire supertight!

[@calebdicicco1734]

I totally agree with your statement on 8 yr old girls, there just so cute. Definitely no need for a radio.🤣🤣🤣

[@mosaicfarm2389]

Personally I think fence posts are a good investment. We wanted to save money/time about 10 years ago and used trees for most of our corner posts and some line posts. Within a few years we realized our mistake. This summer we replaced the fencing with creosote post corners and t-posts for the line posts. If you are only going to have the fence up a few years then using trees might be your best/cheapest option, but if you want the fence to hold up long term then consider investing in fence posts.

[@BARBARA-pt2fp]

You failed to mention the problem using trees to attach fencing to is as the tree grows taller you're fencing moves farther from the ground. if a goat can't go over the top of a fence they will go under, especially, NGs and pygmies.

[@edwardshupe6215]

Well, you got your exercise for today. The goats will thank you for this.

[@denisafernandini3552]

Your daughter is exactly like my 9 year old. They love to talk your ears off at that age. 😂 love it!!

[@joeyhardin1288]

It's turtle time! Great. She is the bomb. Thank you for the video. God Bless. Stay safe.

[@sharonallen6921]

I'd guess y'all go to sleep at night and you stay asleep without waking all night! Moving into a new house AND making the animals comfortable - that's double timing it for sure. 1st thing to do: remember Epsom Salts. Take nice long hot soaking baths to soothe tired muscles. If you don't have tired muscles yet, you will have them soon. I am very excited for you and your family. What a blessing you have received. What a blessing we have received that you are willing to share your adventure with us. ~Sherrie in South Carolina

[@stevenkanasta4919]

Adapt and overcome, well played sir!

[@strangebrew0105]

Looks like no buckthorn there. You are lucky. Tons of buckthorn in twin cities area of Minnesota. I Have a few acre wooded lot like yours. Thinking of getting a few goats in the future to get rid of the buckthorn. Thanks for the video.

[@TheJenniferouellette]

I've been really enjoying watching your journey here with the new house. My kids even sat down to watch with me! So fun and what a blessed life you have. Keep up the videos, this is better content then anything I can choose to watch on cable.

[@SSLFamilyMom]

Jennifer Ouellette that is so nice to hear, thank you! :)

[@MAShurts1]

Looking good!!!

[@wchalfont]

So excited to see the homestead evolve!

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

Could you lag bolt treated 2x4s or 4x4 timbers to the trees, and staple the fence to that? It would avoid some damage to the trees from the fence becoming ingrown. And you could back the lag bolts out every year or so to keep the tree from growing around the timber. The problem with the root flair could also be avoided.

[@JamesCouch777]

I know using trees as posts isn't the preferred method but you have to do what you have to do to get the job done. I really liked ranging goats in a mixture of woods and pasture. They really get fat on the acorns in the fall. You have a beautiful place.

[@MinnieAcresFarm]

I'm glad you didn't edit out falling😂 the fence looks good👍

[@calebdicicco1734]

I can't watch this till later but i am so exited to!!!!!!!

[@ninawill8053]

You daughter is just adorable, it makes me so happy to see great relationship between you two. That was some hard work stretching that fencing around but it came out great.

[@TheWebbFamilyFarm]

1. I love this channel. I’m new, but I love you and your family’s attitude and work ethic. 2. Using trees for posts comes at a price. Future timber value will be lowered and long term ruined. 3. You do you, I’m not judging just offering insight.

[@barnieb1961]

He cuts and burns Cherry trees Coffee!! I cried for two days after watching that being a craftsman myself.

[@BigFarles]

Fencing pliers are the best.

[@christiewerkheiser3442]

Thanks for the great ideas! Providence Farm has a mixed property that's wooded and open grassland, and I never thought of using the trees as posts; love that innovation! What a great use of the natural landscape, and a super savings. We appreciate you teaching that to us. Blessings.

[@FieldFarmForest]

I fly the same Swedish flag. Omgosh, the amount of things there is to do on a new property is astronomical. I wasn’t smart enough to buy a property with a house, it’s just got trees on it. Fence is definitely a good place to start. ☮️-Kirsten

[@DKuzzin]

Love the new adventure! Go Army!

[@barnieb1961]

I was thinking the same thing, ‘No shortage of commentary.’ 🤣🤣

[@Celladorzz]

she's a gem :)

[@SSLFamilyMom]

Lolol!!

[@joshuadicicco2913]

@@SSLFamilyMom Lol I usually work alone and listen to EDM.

[@BrewMiester]

LOL! "Its a miracle I ever found that" after finding the staple that flew off into the leaf farm.

[@joshuadicicco2913]

Lol

[@lizlusher]

Brilliant! We just wrote an offer on 2 acres. One acre has the house and pasture and the back acre is wooded. There's currently no fencing so we were looking for a way to fence portions of the woods for Nigerian Dwarfs. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@waltmoore3095]

Reminds me of my youth, we did the fence stretching with a tractor. Nice job!

[@shawnwhite4994]

Ahhhhhhh YoUr nAiLiNg iNtO A TrEeEeEe! YoUr GoInG To KiLl iT! Glad your back Todd, I was missing my SSL Family updates.

[@barnieb1961]

I heard and have seen from cutting many very old trees down in my time and finding nails in them that they don’t die from nails and actually rust is supposed to be beneficial to green life. But pound some copper’rods’ in them and by by tree. Just my 2cents.

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

That is my favorite pair of pliers. The best tool for fencing ever.

[@joshuadicicco2913]

Bless you!

[@onemanband1349]

Lovin the new spot! Can’t wait to see all the new projects!

[@maryaroy208]

Back might be hurting after this build. Well done

[@vineyardchickshomestead]

Nicely Done!! Dad usually puts his weight in to the goat fence while mom does the stapling. I think they need to see this next time we move fences.

[@LouCoins]

Glad to see you making videos again....long time subscriber. Another journey, GOD BLESS the SSLFamily (goats/dad/mom/ kids/chickens/dogs and all)

[@lisabooker6405]

I was giggling the whole time your daughter was gabbing at you. I have to say you’re an awesome and patient dad. Mine would have told me to HUSH IT! Hahahaahaha I thought it was sweet. I then literally LOL’ when you tripped and there was no, “you ok dad?” Just laughing and the all important “did you get that on video?” Hahahahahahaha Now that was priceless for sure. 😂😂😂 TFS. God Bless you all. ~Lisa

[@User5260jo]

Haha, working with an 8 year old. Fun!!! Mine are already grown ups.

[@LionofJudah-1]

You use the cuban style fencing , we use trees a lot back in cuba since we dont have a lot of resousers , we usually plant the tree and the grow around the fence. I like this house already a lot of proyect which means a lot of videos.God Bless you and your family

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Visited Cuba last year and noticed quite a bit of 'live' fencing, great idea!

[@LionofJudah-1]

@@SSLFamilyDad yes i watch that video like 5 times . I have been following your channel for a long time now . And im here to stay . I will pray for you and the family in this new home . God bless

[@j.b.6855]

Yes, the tree will grow right over the wire.........which sounds fine until one dies and you decide to cut it up for firewood. Its better to nail a 2x4 to the tree and then attach the fence to it. That way the tree doesnt grow around the fence.

[@barnieb1961]

Good point!

[@reikawahara770]

Nice job ! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@greensnapper1602]

Family , wow looking good.. Looks like you have a lot of work to do ,but coming along nice Cant Wait to See More..

[@pennybyington3638]

So reminds me of home. Great job on the goat fence

[@reneebrown2968]

You can mortar those rocks together to make an awesome pig pen

[@farmdude1008]

Calf hutches are not used for veal! They are used to raise bottle dairy calves, modern dairy cows are terrible mothers, often they will step on or forget the baby calves! Dairy’s put the calves alone in a hutch or small pen so they can’t suck on each other and spread illness. I hope this clears up the veal misconception. Have a good one

[@chevy6299]

You made me shiver with the snow comment, brrrr.

[@adamgipson6151]

Sir, if you ever decide to cut the trees that you have stapled the fence to, your chainsaw will tear up. Trees will grow over the fence causing problems. But hey, enjoy the property.

[@1gr8lpta]

love this fence idea

[@jchny00]

Excited for you!

[@paddycaseygsxr]

Build some steps using a couple of railway sleepers the same as the walls,cheapest way and will match the existing walls,I have done a few using a chainsaw and would take 20 minutes

[@lancechris.2592]

Please make a video making the chicken coop

[@stevebond4916]

Aloha from Maui

[@neildriedger637]

GREAT video,AWESOME Guys!!!

[@deckyBWFC91]

Really wish I could get them metal fence posts. So expensive in Ireland

[@thecynic807]

Looks like there used to be a rock wall there

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

I couldn't help it! I laughed both times! I'm so sorry! I hope you're alright? That was a doozy of a hidden pit. I thought about your prior leg injury after. Those fence tools are the best! Is goaty-mcgoat face a girl? If he's a boy, could he be in danger from the buck being territorial? Your little helper there stayed out with you keeping you company like a trooper. You sure are taking care of everyone in a short time span of having to move everything and get re-established. Congratulations on all that you've already accomplished. It's amazing really.

[@grammyspieface1]

Lol, she is so cute!!!

[@nateweller-um118]

Linden Eagles?! I went there!

[@TheNumber2Pencil546]

So many fence experts in the comment :). Update on what y’all ended up doing with the cow?

[@PubnicoExpat]

Someone may see value in that old propane tank as a giant smoker.

[@danieltaylor5231]

I worry with all the trees that you may need a different approach to overhead protection for the chickens. I'm wondering about possums climbing down the trees specifically.

[@conniepitts8392]

Yes and runs with netting overhead

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Possibly, will be working in something for them this winter/spring

[@christiebetts4970]

Very helpful video

[@RebelCanners]

That tree will be dead before it can grow over that fence. It’s on the inside with the goats they will gird the bark and kill it before it can do any growing around that fence.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

It our last wooded pasture they leave the bigger trees alone mostly. They may rub some bark off but not enough to kill them. However, all the younger trees in there are gonners :)

[@baileysconstruction7898]

So how many acres is this new place

[@storms_lair2123]

She just says the most randomnest things 😂

[@Yutani_Crayven]

Young people's minds jump all over the place all the time. I don't know how it works, but the attention span and the things that we notice and pay attention to as grown-ups are way different.

[@Yutani_Crayven]

I guess it might be that kids shout out anything that comes to mind while once you get older you have self-awareness and just contain all of your thoughts. Except, even then, the imagination and frequency is different.

[@dixsigns1717]

Awesome!

[@66ECHO]

Great video. 5 years now with chickens. Just this past Mother’s Day we got ourselves into (2) goats. (Then a couple turkeys & 7 ducks). Nigerian dwarf and a fainting goats. Tons of fun. Thinking of either sheep or maybe 2 pigs for seasonal butchering? Thoughts on last 2?

[@momma2one205]

This will keep the goats in? I’m dreaming of getting goats (but they will have to live in our woods) and this seems like easy (inexpensive 🤞🏻) way to get fencing done. I always hear goat get out of fences very easy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chris3m98]

Looks like the property hasn't had any upkeep for some time??? I know you & your family is up to the task ahead! Be safe, wear a mask!

[@acornhomestead3575]

How many acres is your Adventure Wood

[@SLFYSH]

Any idea how much actual forage your new paste grows when all the leaves are on the trees? It looks thick enough to provide a lot of shading.

[@evanbluemer5119]

how many acres is the new place?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

5

[@deckyBWFC91]

@@SSLFamilyDad you can keep 20 goats easily on that

[@millslogan3750]

Your gonna hate what the fence does to your trees as they grow. And goats are hard on any vegetation. Trees included!

[@SSLFamilyDad]

They will kill off all the younger trees and leave the bigger ones. I am ok with that

[@tennesseetexan1957]

@@SSLFamilyDad They’ll eat the bark off the big ones too, eventually killing them. But then you have lots of trees so thinning them out won’t hurt it much.

[@edemup44]

The coyotes will thank you 🥩

[@lizpurvis2386]

Why didn't you try electric fence

[@blueridgehomestead566]

Y’all gonna do any hunting out there?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

I think so, I see a few deer blinds in the back!

[@alec4672]

I'd get rid of the old propane tank and build a ramp up to the back yard. Eventually your gonna wanna get a 4 wheeler back there or something.

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

The tank could be used for other things, like diesel. Those are expensive things.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Exactly my thought!

[@julieb7068]

Are you concerned about predators?

[@conniepitts8392]

Yea he needs donkeys,,,,they will chase everything out of the pasture that doesn't belong,,,,lots of people use them here in the south...and Lama's and the smaller ones as well

[@paddycaseygsxr]

👍👍👍👍

[@deadpresident78]

looks like you had the perfect farm only to have down sized to a not perfect farm. Maybe a good job will slow down the fall. Just saying.

[@candacethompson2521]

Looks good. I'm new to your channel, what state are you in? Best wishes and blessings for your adventure in your new home.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Michigan, welcome!

[@Veemack21]

Did y’all move states an if so what state y’all in?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Still in Michigan

[@gelwood99]

💞

[@blk90s13]

What state did you move to now ?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Still in michigan

[@debbiewelch4073]

💖

[@thecynic807]

What happened to the pigs

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Sold all those little buggers. Did a video on it a while back. Might do pigs here down the road again once we are setup for them

[@SSLFamilyMom]

American guinea hogs would love all this forage, they’re woodland pigs, we have so many acorns here. I hope we have them again!

[@thecynic807]

@@SSLFamilyMom ever thought about cross breeding pigs.

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Better the phone than you. No injuries. Well 1 fall for the camera and 1 for the dad.

[@barnieb1961]

🤣🤣

[@PatrickWagz]

Dad: *falls and breaks his neck* Daughter: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!" :-) Whoever named "Goaty McGoatface" deserves extra dessert!

[@calebdicicco1734]

It's so true though. I also love the fact that he named it Goaty McGoatface.

[@KF-zp7oe]

My expirience is the goats will eat the bark and kill the trees

[@barnieb1961]

I always thought that that you had to remove all the bark from around the tree in one section to kill it. I tried this and the bark just grew back and the tree lived well. Maybe the specific type I don’t know but it lived.

[@hollandduck79]

👍🇳🇱

[@fomoco300k]

“Use a nice soft strap here, so I don’t wreck this tree” while stapling fence wire to the other tree. There’s some irony.

[@colleenpritchett6914]

Staples won’t hurt much, wire will

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

I'd be concerned about wild life attacking your goats in the woods.

[@jwenting]

I'm more concerned about the goats jumping that fence. It's not tall enough... And the trees growing can very well cause trouble for the fence as well, it'll need adjustment (reattaching and stuff) every few years. We had goats in the past, and fences we thought to guide around trees...

[@dominantspeciesgardens4843]

How to ruin a forest 101

[@alec4672]

The spot where your house sits was once forest too. You're being to narrow minded. The SSL Family is far more environmentally friendly then most Americans families.

[@dominantspeciesgardens4843]

Id say they're open minded for sure claiming a straight up forest as pasture.

[@Celladorzz]

@@dominantspeciesgardens4843 clearly you have never heard of silvopasture

[@alec4672]

@@dominantspeciesgardens4843 it is a pasture. You must be from Europe? Or a plane state? Cause pastures like this are very common in the Midwest. Who says a pasture can't have a few trees in it? That's far from a forest as well it's just some wood. You can tell it's been thinned out by humans already. If that were a forest he wouldn't be able to walk through it like that, he'd have to hack his way through the brush.

[@dominantspeciesgardens4843]

@@alec4672 hahahahhahahah

[@ruthannmarie7119]

Way to long

[@alec4672]

What are you talking about? Most his videos are this length. A 17 minute video on this channel is nothing new.

[@HGD70]

Short attention span?