Tips on how to stick temp fence posts in frozen soil.

[@donbrutcher4501]

I wonder what the cumulative effects are from the informational and instructive content from KZbin channels. I personally have spent a lot of money in places I would not have otherwise.

[@RussWilson]

Totally agree. There is a lot of information on youtube. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fsfun7721]

Thanks for the post tricks. I bent the stake a little and it went into the ground so much easier.

[@thepeopleslawfirm1222]

Nice stockpile. That natural or seeded? How high beforegoing dormant? You said moved them twice that day. How many head and size of paddock? Will you graze it again? How is water not frozen at 17 degrees? Thanks, russ. Really appreciate you for sharing.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks!! We seeded that field in 2009. It was around 30" inches before going dormant. We do move twice a day when dormant. We had around 70 animal units in their paddock size is 40x150 twice a day. The water is unique as we rely on geothermal heat from the soil. We have a little needle on the valve that lets just enough water run to keep from freezing up. Thanks for watching!!

[@thepeopleslawfirm1222]

@@RussWilson i have to watch more of your previous videos on water. Love what you're doing.

[@jaymecurry9350]

Very cool!

[@RussWilson]

Thanks!!

[@davidmccartney788]

Would you say you like the O’Brien post the best? Thanks

[@RussWilson]

I'd say the best post I'm using is the O'Brian. Thanks for watching!

[@SSEOG]

Good idea, drill bit 🫠. Thanks

[@RussWilson]

Thanks

[@WhooSRK]

Seems like you find a lot of mice. Great sign of how your stockpile is truly feeding more than cattle. Thanks for the post tips!

[@RussWilson]

I often wonder how many pounds of mice we have per acre. They are thick in places. They feed the birds of prey and the foxes. Thanks for watching!!

[@lp8650]

Do you have tick problems in your woods? Midwest?

[@trig5454]

Well done Russ. As always, I learned more 'stuff' by watching what you had to say.

[@RussWilson]

Cool, thanks

[@kathymeley9553]

That cart has everything and is absolutely a great tool. I was impressed with how easily it pulled the wind brake. It is like a traveling shop. You really have done some research on your posts to determine which goes into the ground more easily. These are very informative videos.

[@RussWilson]

Totally agree! Thanks!!

[@marvinbaier3627]

Thanks again for all your videos! It does look so calm there. Having no wind really the best in the winter time.

[@RussWilson]

It really is! We have been lucky so far. The wind hasn't been to bad.

[@french-canadianfarmer5049]

I never thought about bending the end of the post. Good tip. I saw your permanent fence in the back ground. Could you make a video about how it's built or maybe you did already.

[@RussWilson]

Great suggestion! I'll do a video on our permanent fencing. Thanks for watching!!

[@allenlong3939]

I have said for years about a wind break and moveable shelter are a good idea. People think I’m crazy when I mention it.

[@RussWilson]

Portable windbreaks have become key in our grazing system. It is ok if people think your crazy. They think i'm crazy to. LOL

[@martylawrence9089]

HI Russ we us 3\8 smooth rod with Gallagher white insulators sharpened points. Pounded in with steel hammer Vice pripes to take them out turn and pull. Alberta Canada 24 years of swath and corn grazing All winter long On a good year we go late grazing of grass to swaths then back to grass April No processed feed with the mature cows 400 It's not the number of cows just the idea to stop feeding processed feed to commercial beef cows The poly culture 16way crops have been working the best Keep up the good work 🙂

[@RussWilson]

When we first started we used a lot of 3/8 round rods. Glad to hear some others are grazing corn. We have been doing it since 2012. It sure does add to the grazing days. Thanks for watching!!!

[@randymitchell8424]

Conditions differ depending on location for sure. Just nice to see how other producers are dealing with the little "glitches" that have a way of coming up. Another great video Russ!

[@RussWilson]

location and sticking post sure plays a role in to it. I know of farms it's so rocky it almost impossible. Thanks for watching!!

[@aidanmeyer8330]

Great video keep up the good work! Just curious what kind of poly braid do you use?

[@RussWilson]

My favorite braid is Kencove 9 wire. I have some from 2011 still going strong. I also have a little Gallagher turbo braid, powerflex and premier they are only going into their second season and not holding up well. Thanks for watching!!

[@kevinswalley5644]

The obriens post are the easiest to get in the ground on my place also, even when my hard clay ground dries up in the summer.

[@RussWilson]

Those are about the best posts.

[@billhickson8712]

Russ, Thanks for another great video. I have found the O’Brien post far superior to the others especially for line post and also at corners when braced with another one at about 60 degrees. They are more expensive but seem to be worth it in the long run.

[@RussWilson]

I agree 100%. I haven't found another post that would works better and lasts.

[@brettpayton6286]

So when you move your girls. Do you always take down that back fence? An you have no problems with them wanting to graze where they just came from? Thanks

[@RussWilson]

I only strip graze back to the water hydrant when it below freezing. When above freezing we will use a garden hose to keep the water in their paddock and back fence them. In the growing season they will re graze the grass in as little as one day. This will set the grasses back if they re graze. Great question!! Thanks for watching!!

[@eltonshamblen9766]

O'Brien's are only posts that perform for me. I've avoided big box posts of instantly obvious dubious quality, but have tried a couple of boxes from the best fence suppliers and been roundly disappointed. So unless someone says try these, I'll buy once n cry once with O'Brien's from now forward.

[@eltonshamblen9766]

OBTW don't have your kids sharpen them. Especially if they're OCD in the least. A box of frozen snakes might be more inviting.

[@RussWilson]

I like the O'briens. I do have some getting age on them. That the sun is starting to break them down. Thanks for watching!!

[@toddcaskey9984]

Putting fence jumpers on your wagon's will be a great video.

[@RussWilson]

Good idea! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinswalley5644]

I'm glad you put out that mineral, it reminded me that i forgot to do it yesterday!!!! Hahaha

[@RussWilson]

It's so easy to forget the mineral. When I forget I'll fill the bucket and put it on my seat. If i put it in the back of the buggy I still forget. LOL

[@kevinswalley5644]

@@RussWilson. I know right! And I was out by the cows twice yesterday. Lol