TESTING AMAZONS CHEAPEST AUGER ON MY DIY PIG PEN

I'm Sorry But This Is Not Easy | Building An Off Grid Homestead From Scratch
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Keeping It Dutch
P.O. Box 1484
Pryor, Ok 74362

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You did great man ! I know that digger is a wrist breaker, but ya hung in there 💪💪 OK STRONG 💪💪 ! One of the other purposes for dipping is to keep the wood from pulling moisture out of the concrete and making it brittle (think of all the covered concrete front porches where the post sits on the concrete porch, and the corners of the porch have cracked off)... Just gives ya that one more layer there... Anyway, you did a great job, and we sure appreciate the mention brother ! Thank you so much ! Keep on Keeping It Dutch !

[@angelsarrived2642]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for giving Shawn some good advise. Hope your feeling better fast. G-D Bless.

[@christenastachowski2880]

After my 1st husband's stroke he was confined to a wheelchair and loved to watch people work when we had tree trimmers on our street he would sit in his wheelchair at the end of our driveway and watch them some of the men would stop and talk to him he loved it.

[@KeepingItDutch]

🙏

[@snake-addiction]

Must be tough doing everything by yourself, but that has to be a amazing feeling standing back and looking at what you've built with your own hands. Not many get to experience building a home by hand.

[@annjustus]

Hard working man, working for his family's future. Doing an awesome job.

[@mamareed810]

If you leave the posts high, you can mount small bird houses on top. The birds will eat the insects on the property. The girls would have a great time painting the bird houses.

[@michelestellar153]

When you look back at your life in 20 years, you will thank your younger self for securing your future. Nothing like that feeling.

[@buildingtown]

it’s amazing - you do all this work, on your own, and keep a great attitude - while inspiring others -- the light of Christ shines in you

[@mrsdutch8994]

❤

[@buildingtown]

@@pamkammann1176 i often times think we should send him some advil because you just know when he wakes the next day, that he has got to be hurting 😉💜😊

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Holy Cow! You got alot accomplished in this video. The pigs will love it. It's a big area with sun and shade. You got a good workout. You're gonna have Arnold Schwarzenegger muscles before long.💪❤💪❤💪

[@sonnyjordan2701]

You are one heck of a worker be proud of yourself

[@lynbrown4054]

Shane James on his channel "My Self Reliance ", chars his over open fire or used butane torch. He does it for anything that goes into ground to water proof it.

[@anitabrinkman3832]

Sho Shugi Ban

[@louisianapatriot5818]

There is no need to apologize. Any home owner can sympathize. Just take a deep breath and praise God! It will come together, just not always according to our expectations.

[@DavisFamilyLife]

We were inspired by you to start our very own channel. Much love from Jamaica. 🖤💛💚🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@KeepingItDutch]

That’s awesome 💪💪

[@KeepingItDutch]

I subbed

[@DavisFamilyLife]

@@KeepingItDutch Wow! Thank you so much. It means a lot to us.

[@rhondaskipper64]

Thank you for showing your video with us today, I enjoyed it very much, you are a very hard-working man, Dutch… God bless you and your family ❤️

[@yvonnebrown8791]

You are putting in some serious sweat equity! You are doing a fantastic job! I’m way to old to do that kind of work but I’m here cheering you and your family on!! Give that wife and those beautiful girls hugs and kisses (after a shower of course) and God Bless you all! P.s. I missed out on the XL Abe shirt, looking forward to the next time they go on sale!

[@lisagarrett2920]

In my day it was creosote painted-now we just set the treated post with cement.

[@hackdlc]

Work doesn’t scare me. I can sit and watch it all day. Lol

[@lindagarner1449]

The sound of the bird out there sound so cool.

[@sinbads.4189]

Every pole is one step closer to having the little piglets. Lot of work Dutch, but so worth it. God bless you guys.

[@galejacobson7236]

Wow, my arms are sore just watching you!! 🥰 Great job Dutch

[@janetpaulsen195]

I’m glad you don’t play background music. I like hearing the sounds of nature. You are a man of many talents. Oops. Spoke too soon. Background music started. 😢

[@arlenewheaton5262]

Love the sound of the birds

[@judyedwards7239]

Each day you get something new done on the property is another day closer to being able to be on the property and the start of the pole barn and then your off grid home. Love watching your progress.

[@sstarkey1695]

Hang in there, Dutch. Big dreams. Big personal investment. BIG rewards!

[@debrabeam5474]

Getting it started! Hard work! God bless ❤🙏

[@terryreynolds7860]

Pre-drill the bigger holes with the 6" auger then go in with the 10" may make the larger holes easier. Just an idea. Try it with one to test idea.

[@lindapeterson1135]

I got my two shirts today absolutely love them and yes here in TN we do the post that way helps and defenly makes them last a long time you can paint them if they are not treated and they will last longer thank you for sharing your life with us great job

[@KeepingItDutch]

Thank you 🤗🤗

[@susanfrey7065]

Great job can't wait to see the finished pen. God is right there helping you. God bless you from Michigan ❤

[@madeleinetunstall5690]

Great work. Love how you are including the nature with the trees and building the pig pen around them.

[@jerrycrawford8477]

That is going to be a beautiful place, when u get it all done..U and your family will enjoy living there.... I love it...

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Live in Washington state close to Canada we cut and split post from Tamarack and fir trees we had couple 55 gal drums est in the ground that we would put the post in with creosote post treat and motor oil let then set in treatment for 48 hrs before removing from drum fences 640 Acres on one place and 166 on another some good some rocky there few place we used rocks and wire as stays we use 4 steel in between each wood post and 3 stays between every post 5 strands of barb wire Family project took couple years to complete

[@MrPossumeyes]

When it gets tough, Dutch, say to yourself "Mmmmm, pork chops. And gravy. Mmmm"

[@mrs.hiddenheightsfarm9119]

Spotted you on Grangers music video today!!!!! YeeYee 👊💪💜

[@KeepingItDutch]

Yee Yee 😎 ol son

[@simplymeconnie4003]

I used one of those for about 5 minutes one day and felt it for a week afterwards! Your back must be soooo sore from that! You're doing an amazing job Dutch! I almost wrote Seutch...

[@lindahipp8329]

You sure got your exercise using that auger. I got my shirts today and I love them. Can't wait to wear them. GOD BLESS KEEPING IT DUTCH FAMILY.

[@KeepingItDutch]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Keep at it. You will get it done !!! God bless you all. I became a Great Grama for the 3rd time this afternoon at 4 p.m. A Great Grandson. Tobias Kenneth James Allen. 6 lb, 7 oz. 🙌🙏☝️👍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mariek8578]

What an incredible BLESSING!!!💞 Congratulations!!!👍🏻

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Praying for Blessing on your new homestead.

[@shirleyreynolds2090]

Maybe you will get gifted a new tractor like Country View Acres did....hard work is so fulfilling!

[@loucinci3922]

Neat trick with the fence posts and driveway tar. Thanks for sharing.

[@werthebest1s]

Prayers of strength n safety as you continue with your journey on your 'off grid property'. 🙏 take care n b safe!

[@outsidewithjohnhayes4674]

Well dutch everything is looking good it's hard work but enjoyable to build your own fence/ piggy pin.

[@JMJWill]

Have you considered grading some dirt to build up one end in case you decide to build a shelter and dry area? Nice to do so before fencing the area completely. Stay cool.

[@suannedorman621]

You got quite a bit accomplished by your self. The pigs will be very lucky to grow big there. I know nothing about raising pigs so to me you've been very successful, I am sure you know what your doing. I can't wait for you all to be living there full time. I know you have alot to do but how exciting! Prayers for you and the family. 🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@pamsprague4454]

We received our t-shirts a couple days ago we have three different shirts and love them all. We're keeping it Dutch lol

[@KeepingItDutch]

Thank you 🙏

[@curtismagrum991]

The bottom foot of the post will never rot out !

[@samiam1254]

if you go any deeper, you might hit oil......then you'll be known as Jed Dutch!!! 😂 Ya"ll have a good evening Dutch and family!!

[@samiam1254]

@@pamkammann1176 Come listen to a story bout a man named Dutch....a poor homesteader barely kept his family fed.....out one day drilling in the soil...up through ground came some bubbling oil....kinfolk said Dutch move away from there, said cally forney is the place you oughta be so he loaded up his truck and moved to Beverly.....

[@dakotawinds9291]

we have done the same near a livestock pond that tends to flood out a bit in heavy rains, only we used a product called roof coat (rubber "paint" for roofs and other water seal applications like a shower stall).

[@michaelsherwin4964]

Seeing you pound your heal to mark the spot for the hole, I was thinking if you bought some of those wire flags, like the utility companies use to mark the lines, you could lay your tape, and mark where you wanted the poles to go one time. The flags could be reused as you go for other fencing, or marking for your foundation. I wouldn't think they would be expensive.

[@davidstoughton3257]

In the northeastehere I live in ( overtaxed NYState) people usually use roofing tar or foundation sealer to dip posts to help preserve the wood.

[@kimberlyborn9794]

Wow Think of it this way.... Imagine living over 200 yrs ago and not have all the power tools you have :P Love ya your doing great

[@kimberlyborn9794]

@@pamkammann1176 Not Crazy at all :) I think about all the ppl in the country that don't think about our ancestors and the trials and tribulations they had to go through. People are going to lose their minds if the power, internet , phones (99.9 percent of the ppl do not have a True Land line these days) and television ... heck most think that vegies come from the store not out of the ground :) Love those who are going back to basics and teaching their children it is what going to save our country

[@Mylovngheart]

That was some hard work!!! My shoulders and arms ache just watching you...great job!!!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

YES!!! I LOVED watching you work!!! It gets me all motivated to get in my backyard and work in my garden beds! Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey.

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Thanks for explaining the black stuff! I knew it wasn't straight tar but couldn't figure it out!LOL I could feel it when the auger twisted. I have a heavy-duty one that goes on a drill to help in the garden and that thing gets hung up in roots and jerks hard like that. But hard work and exercise always pays off.

[@hollyhock3945]

Funny I could hear your phone ringing inspite of the auger running. 😜

[@gholmes2593]

Thank you. I miss working on our family farm. It's gone downsized to city life do to dad's health. Really enjoy watching you work. Watching your whole family is doing a great job.

[@rhodapaige3895]

I bet this would be good to paint the boards on raised beds for planting.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Might be toxic

[@stephengray2770]

Tee shirt is AWESOME fits very well awesome blue color love the way it looks

[@mrsdutch8994]

Oh good! I'm so glad you like it

[@KeepingItDutch]

Thank you

[@WhimsyChick]

LOVE watching the whole prrocess!!! Gives the viewer a clearer idea of what it takes to get the job done. Thanks for sharing! Really enjoying watching your family's future unfold. God Bless Yall 😊

[@chartlook1]

What a neat idea with sealant on the post. Up here in my neck of woods ( Springdale, Newfoundland, Canada ) I have never seen it done before but if I ever replace poles, I will be doing the same.

[@annrogers2489]

I googled yesterday , to see what you where doing to the poles with the black stuff. Because I wondered what it was.

[@bobj8611]

Ohhh my back!

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

After you nail the fence to the pole you can put that tar where the nails are keeps them from rusting out.

[@dalekeene1969]

I suspect that the flutes of that 6” are somewhat steeper, and more of it than the 10” auger. Helps to kick out rocks a smidge more. Keep up the great work!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

YAAAAAY I GOT MY ABE SHIRT TODAY. THANK YOU

[@mrsdutch8994]

Oh yay!!! I'm so glad to hear that. I've been checking the tracking numbers on everyone's orders and I know they've all been running a little late 😞

[@annamaybeekman5152]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BRANDY. I DEARLY LOVE ABE.. HE HAS 5HE PERSONALITY OF A DOG

[@bigmamma6946]

Building a homestead infrastructure from scratch is tuff yaka. Ive been binge watching Quebec homestead and like you they have started from scrach I see getting the flow of the drainage an fence is so important before you get stock on your property. You are doing amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills an passion for your dream of the homestead 🙏your creating your best life. Remember to enjoy the joy in your step by step moments with your building a community of other like minded people. Living your best life. 🧠. Brain fog sorry if it doesn't 📚read correctly.

[@wandamorris780]

Yes, I like watching you work building things, learning a lot from you. Thanks for the videos you share, they are great.

[@jeanettec6212]

The worst part of this video was when you said thats all I have for you today!😟 I always love your content! You’re moving along great!

[@-Serqet-]

Good afternoon hope you have an awesome day

[@KeepingItDutch]

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[@bridgettcovell3267]

You are getting your workout for sure! We make a " measuring stick" out of a sturdy limb so all you have to do is measure your poles and holes. Safe your back when you can. The homestead will be awesome 😎

[@LadyJ5569]

You are doing great Dutch. Bite size pieces and one day at a time. What might seem slow to you is monumental to someone else. God bless and stay safe 🙏❤💙

[@chelemichele1524]

Awesome afternoon workout👍👍 Have a good evening 🌷🌷🌷

[@kathleenkramer6930]

I love u watching u. Keep it up. Can’t wait to see you. Move in

[@helencline5768]

DOING GREAT DUTCH, I LOVED DOING YARD WORK BETTER THAN HOUSE WORK,SPENT ALL DAY OUT SIDE IN MY FLOWER GARDENS ,CUT GRASS, CAME IN FIXED SUPPER, WENT BACK OUTSIDE TILL DARK. NOW IM TO OLD TO DO IT, SO ENJOY WHAT YOUR DOING,ONE DAY YOU’ LL BE LOOKING BACK & SAY WOW WISH I COULD DO WHAT I USE TO DO...

[@deenayates5254]

I learn something every time I watch your videos! I love the idea of dipping the posts too! Thanks!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Wow, that's a lot of mud , maybe you should consider doing some type of drainage system to prevent any excessive muddy issues, 😊👍💕💕💕

[@laurieleblanc2552]

We reap what we sow 😊

[@crazgirl80]

You may need to put in a 5 acre pond . Stock it with fish

[@carolb3122]

Had never thought of dipping posts in that sealer. Great idea. We’re due to replace the fence in our backyard. I’ll tell my husband about that. We could use any left over sealer for our blacktop driveway with some extra to cover it. Thanks !

[@johnjwj2ks524]

Fence builders in Texas use to cut the tops of the post at an angle so it wouldn't hold water and rot the center of the post out

[@patrustemeyer9401]

How does the slant help?

[@johnjwj2ks524]

@@patrustemeyer9401 it dont let the water sit on the top of the post to rot out the center of the pole

[@ionecuff6323]

I remember dunking the fence posts into hot creosote for my Dad. I always helped him with any work that was to be done. That got creosote sure did stink! We hung tires in front of the metal fence for the goats to head butt and scratch on without messing up the fence. Hanging those tires was very hard. Hang in Dutch, you'll get er done!

[@gynelleking3776]

Work fascinates me. I can sit and watch it all day

[@tmacmi9095]

The only time I’ve used an auger was when I needed to set 5 posts for our patio roof but we had 2 of us holding that thing, don’t know if that would make it easier for you bit it worked for us ok 👌. Here in Michigan we need to sink posts 4 ft for our frost line though

[@Peachy08]

My 110 pound daughter bought an auger similar to that. 🙄 Needless to say it about threw her across the yard then daddy went and and did her fence post holes. Wonder she didn't get hurt.

[@cynthiajohns5878]

You are a better man for your work on the property. Prayers coming your way.💐👍🙏

[@diannawilliams761]

That's great! I actually did that 8 posts only with a 6in. Sure don't think I could now. May God restore your strength as you rest tonight.

[@richardeustice1010]

Holy smokes! Watching you dig those holes makes me feel very lucky and privileged, here in southern MN our soil is all pure black and clay soils and very few rocks, if we hit one rock every ten holes or so we get pissed!! 🥴

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

Work amazes me...I could watch it all day..

[@joyceterra2265]

Loved the tip for dipping the posts. Even with the treat, the posts do not last long because of wet weather.

[@howardmamie]

Yes we do that in Tennessee . Farmers also put flashing on top of the tar on the post to reduce the water from entering the post

[@karenmacgyver2314]

U have got to live in an area that has a VERY HIGH WATER TABLE !!! U gonna build hog house up off ground some with ramp to insure a dry bed area for when it rains more!!! N did a deeper pool area that u can use all that dirt to make a higher in the sun laying spot for them, that will also b near their feeder !!! Think this mite make for less emergency fixes later on for you Dutch !!! When your all done with whole build n going to go sit in hammock...lift your shirt n show the 6 pack that all this off grid building built on you....LOL YES,ENJOY SEEING HOW OTHERS DO THINGS IVE DONE YEARS BEFIR N WISHED I HAD ALL THE NICE TOOLS TO HELP ME OUT ,INDTEAD OF TRUE GRIT N DETERMINATION !!! BLESS YA'LL

[@loisrickman7771]

Dutch, you have a fine choir of song birds aaccompanying your hard work.

[@garysorrells8133]

Dutch, drill the hole as deep as you can with the auger and use the dirt and rocks to back fill the holes and you won't need the concrete for the post. The rocks will help steady the posts until the ground settles around them. Main thing is to get them as deep as possible.

[@nathanbrowne8448]

Up in northern NH. I would only use that auger for ice fishing. I use a larger machine I rent. But Nh is the granite state. How's the soil in Oklahoma ? Looks a little better than the rock patch I work with.

[@eddeetz493]

Get some metal cages, gabion fence, fill with rocks you pick. Add cages to the stone entry. Great use of stone. Add on in segments. Great duck pond to irrigate with.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Dutch you looked cool 😎 digging for the posts, it's going to be a nice size pig 🐖 pin ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@CarlGerlach]

Thanks for the video Dutch. I like the suggestion of blacktop sealer on the posts. I have a number of posts to replace in our pastures and I will definately use the sealer. I wish I had heard about this before I replaced 18 posts in our large pasture. Love the channel.

[@valfrasier39]

Can't wait to see it done and with little piggies in it.

[@jackiegluszczyk8369]

Wow that little auger he's a beast and you just put those in like butter. Good job Dutch keep it going you're doing a great job.

[@bettyl.m.6309]

We never did the big post for the pigeon's but I think it's a good idea

[@Robin-oo5il]

Should come up the post at lest 4 in. above ground with the sealer. Thats how we have done it, was 30 yrs. ago and post still good.

[@SoFloSteve]

Great job Dutch, looks real nice.