We lost a chicken so i built Chickenopolis to keep them safe

[@richevanscpa]

There’s a big difference between offering suggestions and telling Kris he’s doing it wrong. Everything he does is creative, environmentally sustainable, built to last and done with a flair that he and most of us here find very aesthetic. That’s at least three or four objectives he is considering as he formulates a solution. To criticize the solution because it differs from someone else’s is a waste of time. And it is annoying to this growing community of interested observers. Great job, Kris!

[@danielwilson5102]

Nothing wrong with the solution but straining wire and using chainsaws without any sort of protection seems crazy to me.

[@natashajo1870]

Your addictive Chris I’m inspired 🙏🏻

[@georgie4808]

Wearing eye protection whilst using a chainsaw is fundamentally good advice. He’s not going to get much done without his eyesight, I was gritting my teeth watching those wood chips fly. I agree though about your point of the “you don’t wanna do it like that” lot. I’m sure all options have been considered when building things. That’s a Fort Knox chicken run. The best way of doing anything is to get the job done, and done reasonably well, rather than half or not done perfect idea.

[@tnhuckleberry01]

Very talented young man that has a passion for sustainability. If people just knew how foolish and small they look when finding fault in a man that only wants to share his genius maybe they would keep their envy in check. Way to go Kris, you are a inspiration to us all, keep up the good work!

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

I’ve just been watching for a little over a week now. And I just really enjoy seeing how Kris thinks through his problems. I’d like to think I could pull this off myself. I only wished I could’ve started about 20 or so years ago.!!!! 😜. Great Job Kris.

[@jaycweingardt11]

Damn, thats sad. I lost a flock of 13 once, only one survivor but mangled, shes still alive with her 11 new 'daughters' happy and healthy two years later.

[@deemstyle]

A lot of comments about how you could have or should have done it differently... I just want to say nice work, and that I really enjoy this channel! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Hands2HealNow]

A great job for a strong man getting stronger by giving his best for the greater good...God bless and may you have Billions of fine friends to share your bounty for the rest of your life.

[@ToffeeApple]

You need to regularly piss on the posts. The scent warns them off. You’ll not notice it but they will.

[@sorin990]

Wow is it real ? well Il better start using my fence rather than the toilet :D

[@DeterminedDIYer]

@@sorin990 we used to get my brother to pee on the pine trees so the deer wouldnt eat them. it works.

[@mwnciboo]

Tried this to stop my sister coming around...Didn't work.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

mwnciboo 😂

[@EricS-uf9mv]

To get really tight tension on your wire, you don't have to use concrete. You just need to "H" brace your corner posts. You braced into the ground. You need to brace into ANOTHER post for proper corner posts.

[@LucyVMakes]

I roll my eyes at all the 'helpful advice' you are given! This chicken pen is smashing and they are some lucky chooks to have you taking care of them. I know it's coming up but I can't wait for the day your smallholding becomes truly productive for you with animals and veg. All the best!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Great fencing. A truffle farm near us digs in the fencing to stop the rabbits. It seems the bunnies like truffles. Your lovely fence will deter the diggers. Keeping the girls and the lad safe

[@fuzielectron5172]

Nice looking job! The solution we used was Hera's fencing panels some given free and some cheap secondhand, easily relocated when required. To stop foxes digging under, a roll of chicken wire layed flat on the ground around the perimeter connected to the bottom rail and pegged down with homemade tent pegs from fencing wire did the job. Lots of suggestions regarding geese, never had any but the Bonded Warehouses used to have flocks of them inside the perimeter fences when I used to live nearby, the ones on the local lake shit everywhere...

[@Chris-fz5oe]

You're too hard on yourself, that's some damn fine fencing :)

[@canuckyank82]

Great work,Kris! Thanks for the video. Loved it.

[@chriskeeble]

Nice work, again, Kris. Your reaction to losing a chicken, to build a solid and attractive fencing solution for days afterwards, is inspiring.

[@Terradoc1]

Nice job, well done! Also about the wood treating, there is a free way to treat it to make the wood last much longer - burn it before you put it in the ground, it works. Even those big poles eventually rot, but they'll probably last 10+ years without treatment too.

[@chrisrobson5187]

i only discovered Kris about 4 days ago and have spent the intervening time watching all his videos to bring me up to date. I am pleased to see that he is still building up his homestead and that dot is still with him. I can' t help laughing at him saying the fence posts are hard work - I dont think anything he has done has been easy - I am a big fan

[@michaelfrancis7072]

Well done for trying to keep your chickens safe. We get foxes in our back garden, I've tried to keep them out but they just climb over 6 foot high fence panels with ease.

[@laurenmallon4963]

Homesteading is a hard job! You bust your butt but you have accomplished a lot and it really shows! Congratulation!

[@teatimetraveller]

Top fencing tips... dig a hole for the strainers with a post holer and tamp it in afterwards. Also use a bar to make pilot holes, the posts go in easier. Fox will climb 6' fence easily, especially if they're hungry.

[@michaelboyle7668]

Grand to see it under ground looks a great job hope your chickens are safe.

[@FurSedify]

All of your projects come out looking fantastic! The coop looks really nice tucked against the trees like that as well

[@charlesarnold4963]

You are to congratulated on doing all that fencing, mostly single handed. Well done.

[@Graeme408]

My goodness Kris, that is the Hilton Inn for Chickens.

[@kameljoe21]

Kris, Once you set the post where you want them, You could have loaded the bucket with some dirt and use the bucket to push or pound them down... It does work very well!

[@KrisHarbour]

yeah thats a good idea. i could have for the top two. the lower two no chance. to wet and to sloped i would have rolled it having a full bucket that high. but in the future i will try that if im on even ground for sure.

[@AddictedtoProjects]

You have nothing to be embarrassed about. That fence, as your first one, is very very good! Well done!

[@sarahdeason493]

👍to this video / Love this video community Kris has grown .. The comments are always good and informative...

[@paulwaldrop]

I remember building a chicken coup and fence when I was a kid, to keep our chickens safe. Looks good.

[@darincarlin]

I am here every week but I rarely comment. I am just curious to see how many codgers are here to tell you what you did wrong. Personally considering the weather, I think you did a bang up job! I am truly sorry for the loss of Twitch and I hope you get many returns on your hard work. I was wondering the other day how this vlog might end. In my mind, you are old and grey sitting in a rocking chair made of pallet wood in front of a fire. Just 15 min of you resting your bones and then you turn the camera off. I wish you all the health and happiness you can stand. See you next week.

[@KrisHarbour]

Thank you, That is much appreciated

[@rell517123]

I recently started commenting on the content creator's videos I enjoy it helps them & it's nice having them & others return ones feedback 👍👍✌

[@davidcohen3998]

Kris, I started watching this from the beginning. It is definitely the best I’ve come across. I had a small “gentleman’s farm” in Oregon so I know the time and energy you put into your projects to make it work. I also know how rewarding it is and the freedom it gives you to not be dependent as possible on the government and society for your needs. Thank you and keep up the incredible work. Also, I’ve not seen a bad video. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every one. Please don’t think we will be bored. Even if you think it’s mundane and wouldn’t be of any interest to us, I can assure you that no matter what you are working on or doing. Is always entertaining. Partly because of what you’re doing but mostly because you are honest and open and work so hard to let us see into your world. Thank you! I know you get a lot of messages. I hope you make it all the way down to mine. Just so you know how much your show is appreciated anode enjoyed by your fans!

[@gregormiller4037]

He never really holds his mouth just right. Same as when he's putting!!

[@stevencranston896]

@@KrisHarbour for someone who is winging it you are doing amazing!! TOO MANY people pick out faults.. its your land its your way screw them

[@dugdru2]

Good work - especially in the rain and mud. I live in Washington State, and when it is the 'rainy' season, pretty much October through May, I use literally tons of gravel - 3/4" minus - to keep from sinking into the mud. Your Homestead is looking great!

[@carolewarner101]

As always I'm touched by your tender heart. Sorry about twitch. I'm sure the rest of the flock will benefit from your extensive efforts to protect them from her fate. Well done!

[@risingsun49]

Sorry to hear about your chicken. The fence looks good .

[@markacollins3102]

That fence won't stop Mr Fox, no way, speaking from experience mate, the only way is to make a tight mesh cage, top & bottom, they will dig deep, jump high, to get your chickens

[@SuperRyan89]

Love your work Kris! The foxes your rellies brought to Aus can climb over fences 6ft-8ft.. I've got to build the pen like fort knox!

[@phildodd9942]

Another aspect is that chickens will dig the grass up completely off a static area looking for grubs, especially if you put more of them in there. A solution is rotate them round the field in a chicken house on wheels, so that it can be moved around the field to give the grass a chance to regrow. That means having a mobile fence too. You're happy that a fox can jump OVER the fence, but foxes can also dig under a fence, so watch for signs of that, especially round the back of the hen house where you may not see. A couple of dogs ( dogs are best with some company ) that will bark when they see a fox, to alert you. Spaniels are a good choice.The downside is that the dogs will bark at lots of things, but that's better than no warnings !

[@lindastorey6685]

That's the only thing wrong with people watching vlogs, there are always a self professed experts who are all to quick to criticise other's endeavours. And if truth be told they would never be able to take on the projects you do Kris,carry on regardless and live the life you chose,I wishyou well.

[@valkasolidor6727]

My sympathy for your loss. These animals can be like family and they certainly have personality. I've seen far too many of the dear creatures perish and suffer due to just laziness and indifference, and I know that if anything gets one of yours it won't be due to that! Best wishes.

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Yes Kris you have discovered the joys of fencing (I remember years on the farm doing fencing)! I was intrigued by your two "home grown" wire strainers - typical of your inventiveness.

[@leeannmarsh2815]

Chickens are fun to watch and they keep the insects down. My girls free range during the day and you lose a few to owls or wandering predators, but the rooster helps with that. Get some ducks, too. Ducks are smart and will win you over with their cute ways. We save all fruit and veggie scraps to feed the chickens. They especially love watermelon and pumpkin. After this, you’re ready for goats or sheep!

[@rebeccabaker8056]

Dude, just wanted to say. Solar powered poultry netting works for me. After the lose of many hens. The fencing looks great thought. Good enough for a couple of weaners.

[@naomisalama4419]

I have solar powered electric netting but my birds just flap right over it and wander around, to be picked off and targeted by hawks! I've trimmed their wings before to try to help, but not recently... Any tips?

[@Kelsdoggy]

Good fence Kris! You seemed really choked up which choked me up! Peace!!

[@urbandruiduk9928]

Have you heard of 'chicken tractors' dude? Basically a chicken coop that you move every now and again to fertilise a stretch of land. Apologies if I'm teaching you how to suck eggs, love the videos...extremely inspired by your work!

[@KrisHarbour]

yeah, i am planning to make one soon for raising meat birds.

[@Crewsy]

I was surprised you made it that big but it turned out great Kris. I was wondering about your ROI based on the number of chickens you have but you’re aware of that and are already planning on increasing the population. Good friends of mine in Michigan have chickens and their biggest problem is the predatory birds. It’s all worth it in the end because the eggs taste so much better with natural orange yokes plus they get rid of so many insects when they’re out “bugging”.

[@AvaT42]

What a fabulous big chicken coop!! They are lucky birds!

[@sburge1989]

Get a Goose, you'll never need any other security.

[@KrisHarbour]

will they fight off stuff? i might actually try that.

[@sburge1989]

@@KrisHarbour I'm not gonna lie they are absolutely arseholes, but yea they will fight intruders. They are really territorial, they are heavier than the average fox too. The Romans used them to guard the temple of Juno because they can't be bribed like dogs!

[@billyw8409]

Spence i will second that.i had a dog years ago that was scared of nothing but geese and swans and she was a tough dog wasent put out by anthing but tose birds

[@jamescole5658]

spence burge I can second the goose I know a farm that got geese foxes hate them and they are loud ! Also foxes Don’t like goats not because they fight them of they just don’t like them ! Love the channel kris great hard work

[@jamescole5658]

Also goose eggs are tasty !!!

[@marionmackie5114]

It’s difficult keeping chickens safe! We dig chicken wire under the fence and make an external “skirt” so that foxes can’t dig under it.. Seems to work. Our fence is higher...6 foot so the foxes can’t jump over it. Good luck, love your videos! 👌

[@ThelaziaCafe]

You did a great job! i really like the palletwood gate too. i went from 11 ducks to just 2 over the span of 2 nights. something had been digging under the fence in the mornings after i let the birds out of the coop and made off with my birds. Good call digging the fence down a bit first. (i shouldve put mine deeper)

[@FarmCraft101]

Nice job on that fence. I've built plenty, and having a post driver for my tractor, watching you pound those posts by hand tired me out! I'd have lent it to you if you'd only asked! (and paid the shipping from the US. Lol) Just a tip for the future. If you're ever fencing mammals, put the wire on the inside of the posts, because they will push on it. You want them pushing the wire against the posts rather than off the posts. Even smaller mammals like goats and sheep can work the staples loose over time if the wire is on the wrong side. Of course, your chickens won't be pushing on that wire. ;-)

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Having suffered from chicken predation myself in the past, I'd recommend putting a couple of hotwires above your mesh fence. They won't strain your corner posts, and really deter foxes! As your mesh is buried, any fox testing the climbability of your fence is going to get a very well-grounded shock!

[@gmoncrieff]

Kris that area would also made a good pig pen so don't worry too much you'll get plenty of use out of it

[@KrisHarbour]

That is exactly the plan. :)

[@marciam6224]

So sorry for the loss of Twitch. Good job making a way to keep them safe during the day. A++

[@lyndawilliams8434]

Quick point about your fence post corners.. sink a breeze block in the ground and wire it to the fence corner post and nothing will shift it. But as you said, first time, you did a good job

[@KrisHarbour]

Hi lynda, do you mean have the block in the ground so the post is against it? giving the post more surface area?

[@lyndawilliams8434]

@@KrisHarbour Hi Kris... no. Dig a large hole in line with the fence line, two foot from your post... drop a block in there and wire tie it to the (top or top and bottom) of your post.. cover up and you have a land anchor. Tied to your post, with your braces inside, nothing will shift that sucker. On a double corner, do two.. in line with the lines of wire.. if you get me...

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Wow new skill set, well mate, looks great.

[@jamesculp3622]

almost 100,000!!! That's gotta feel good. Always look forward to your updates. Sally forth :)

[@johnmclean9666]

Your diagonal corner braces should go from near the top of the corner post to the base of the next post then they won't pull over, concreting the posts will just make them rot where they contact the concrete as it holds the moisture against the wood.

[@andematt08]

Yep, was scanning through to find someone who already mentioned this. Corner bracing like you mention will let you tension the fence. Diagonals have to touch the ground-level/base of the next post from the corner post. I bet he'll figure this out as he drives around and pays closer attention to fences in the area. Still nice fencing, especially considering the weather.

[@ralphwilmot6351]

Good job on the fence. Regarding comments about jumping, climbing foxes etc, maybe cap the fence off with an electric shock wire, instead of increasing the height of the fence, just as a backup.

[@06wade06]

A golden goose is a great idea as a chicken body guard. I love the fence, I think you did a great job with it, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@joansmith3492]

Looks nice. Like the gate.

[@invernante1985]

Almost there with your first 100k subscribers. Well done. Keep up. Congratulations. Nice video

[@kfgrip]

I really enjoy your videos,and what you have created. I find it very refreshing to see a young man that is so cleaver and resourceful. Here in the U.S. it seems the youth of today go out of their way to show how simple minded they can be, very embarrassing to say the least. Anyway I digress,look forward to more of your vids. Cheers from Texas!

[@iambigred]

Looks great Kris, check out Fresh Start For Hens. They're a charity that rehome hens, they might have a collection point near you. Documenting the collection process and work the charity do would make a great video too.

[@Figure11_Home_and_Garden]

Guinea fowl works well as an alarm. They won't fight anything off but will make hell of a noise when frightened. A farmer Freund has 2 running with his flock of chickens.

[@owenwalters7186]

you want to get yourself a spike bar to make a hole in the ground before you drive the posts mate , hanging tights with human hair in them is great for scent to keep foxes at bay, thanks for video

[@tysmith8733]

I feel your pain we lost 12 Turkeys to a fox this year. We have had reasonable success with electrified poultry net and solar charger on the laying flock though.

[@saguarotreker]

I feel your pain of the loss of a bird. We deal with coyotes here in the desert, have gotten their fair share of our birds.

[@cracknigr6065]

Not wanting to sound harsh, but hey, those coyotees also need some food and the desert is a harsh place to survive...

[@drasticg]

Hi kris love how you over engineer evverything but how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking

[@KrisHarbour]

it was about £250 in materials i the end so im hoping it will last a while and to produce quite a bit of food from it.

[@drasticg]

@@KrisHarbour if something is worth doing its worth doing well

[@arthurballs2754]

01:06 - "never done fencing before" - lol, he must be the UK's leading authority on it now [March 2021]

[@ghostridergale]

Doesn’t matter how it’s done or what it looks like, if it does the job you intended it to do that’s all that matters! Sometimes you got to work with what you got, it may not last forever, but if it gets you by it’ll do till you can get better material the next time you have to replace it hopefully. All you can ever do is your best with what you got and if that ends up not good enough then learn from it and try to improve it the next time if you can afford to! All and all I think it looks great, hopefully it will keep your chickens safe?

[@susanbell2771]

Sorry you've lost one of your hens Kris, its a sad fact about any livestock you will lose some either to predators or disease, I agree about getting a guard goose and glad to see you've built an enclosure. It might be a good idea to factor in some loss and either incubate or buy in live chicks to replace any lost birds especially with chickens they are always looking for new and interesting ways to die on you.

[@lesleyfrench4182]

Brilliant, Kris is there anything you won't have a go at when you've never done it before? I have 4 pet chickens who have 4m x 3m closed in enclosure, I dug down about a foot to bury the wire, but they do roam my garden when I am home. Urban foxes are brazen and we have one that wanders up my neighbours path, but never seen in my garden I wonder if that is because I have a dog? Anyway great fencing.

[@pleasestandby5954]

Sorry to hear about your chook man. My little bantam sleeps in my house (spoilt chicken), we get a lot of foxes around my area. You could get an alpaca, that'll keep the foxes away and provide dot with wool

[@Bunefoo401]

Your Chickenopolis looks great. You never do anything with half measure. Everything is super sturdy. Not YOU - find pickets for a fence, you BUILD sturdy pickets that aren’t going to fail any time in the near future. Some good suggestions here, but if you’re going to tell someone they’re doing it wrong ... remember ... walk in THEIR shoes in THEIR habitat before commenting, and try to be constructive and don’t tear people down when making suggestions.

[@szolanek]

Exceptionally, I wanted to read critics. Not much there. Myine is not critic, only a observation nobody mentioned. He actually put 2 fences out. As I imagine, Dot with some experience told him, the first one won't even keep the chickens inside. So, he bought a chicken fence ..... but he was (understandably) lazy to remove the first, place the chicken fence to the bottom, and place the first one higher up. Well, it won't stop a hungry fox anyway, only the goose. I hope, the chick are OK!

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

Something to think about. Premier fence and a charger then you can move them and helps with feed. Great for the soil too.

[@paguy5350]

Nice pen. Need more chickens both meat birds and egg layers. Extra eggs can always be sold to friends and family.

[@livinglife8333]

They can still dig under, the gentlemen that said to wee on the posts is correct, you can also ask you local barber and beauty shops to collect hair from cuts and sprinkle it all way around the fence.

[@frodehau]

Well done! Soil is shallow here, so most fences are a lot more crooked.

[@FieldtoFarm_UK]

Ur fence need to be atleast 6ft to stop the fox getting over easily. Put some logs around the fence base that will stop them digging under too 👍

[@pokerlover5968]

Iv seen them hop on shed roof before!

[@FieldtoFarm_UK]

@@pokerlover5968 we use 6ft wire, with a 4ft piece 2ft laying across the ground and 2ft up the 6ft piece with wood or tires round the base and it works great for a whole acre of fox proofing.

[@KrisHarbour]

yeah im sure they can jump high when they have a flat surface to spring from but when there is just mesh and barbed wire they would have a hard time clearing that in one go. anyway its not so much to keep the fox out as it is to keep them closer to where i am all day, they wonder off right out in the field away from me otherwise and thats when one was killed. They are locked in at night and im around all day this just keeps them close by and is a good hindrance to any fox looking for an easy meal.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@KrisHarbour The term 'Cunning fox' and 'Little Vixens' are so apt! And the sad thing is...its generally for sport that they kill your beloved chickens. I hope all is well from here on in for them. xx

[@FieldtoFarm_UK]

@@KrisHarbour basically you having your wire so tight will allow them to hop right over like a dog as it will act as a hard surface to spring from. We keep ours just hand tight with abit of give which takes the energy out of a foxes jump so they cant get over. If its just to keep them close by you should have got a electric poultry net which you could move them all over your land in and even with the enigiser would have been half the price of your fence setup and taken 5 mins to do. You really should have taken up my offer when I messaged you on instagram to see if you wanted me to come set you up some chickens

[@ThePostRockProject]

well done Kris! Fencing is brutal, easier with tractor but you'll find theres always a tight corner you'll be doing by hand. Its a lot of money to invest on day 1 but the wire will last decades and you'll only need to replace a few posts a year in the long run. Just built a pheasant pen with a game keeper a little larger than your chicken pen. We used 9ft posts hammered 1/3 in the ground with black plastic deer mesh on the top 3ft then got the 1.2 meter tall chicken wire and folded it out from the fence where it meets the ground. After a few months the grass grows through the wire and pulls it into the ground forming a hidden digging barrier just below the surface. If you do end up doing another chicken pen or even a coppice where you need the rabbits and deer out its worth the effort.

[@julespea9793]

Fantastic fencing especially as you've not done it before. I hope it keeps the rest of your flock safe. Foxes, if that's what it was can be very cunning.

[@sempi8159]

Great video! Since its fall you could buy some berry busches (different currants etc) and plant them im the pen with some mesch around them. Gives the birds schelter and if you dont eat the berries they will, wich is a win win. Also their poop will fertilize the plants making them grow great( aslong as you keep the chickens off with mesch in the beginning)

[@mrsgbee]

Sorry about Twitch. I just wanted to say that if you bang a piece of wood at the base of your support posts straight down so it just sticks above the surface of the ground you can drive a car at the post and it shouldn’t move. Urinating is effective but not on your posts as it will rot them. Breed enough chickens to cover your losses. Roosters are delicious. All the best.

[@joshuacone9232]

I got the same electric chain saw love it I use it all the time for projects

[@solarfunction1847]

Nice job anyway, it will be worth it in the end, you could strengthen up the corners with pounding those steel triangle style fence poles in on the outside on an angle & put a strap between your wood post & the triangle post to pull the wooden posts back out straight with more tension.

[@cjohnson4342]

Great videos. Keep doing what you're doing. You're an animal lover and I can't see you harvesting them!

[@rhonda9718]

Kris any chickens/hens need to be close to you. Also,(Sure you know) have they got a nesting hut for laying and away from elements of weather.💗💜💛

[@dylanthomas7230]

Kris we both know with living in Wales, rain isn't negotiable! Haha!! We did get a longer dry period which was nice!!

[@whatintheworld532]

Been wanting to get chickens but I know I would get attached and things do get them. Sorry you lost twitch. We found a fawn that had died on our property a few days ago and that was very sad.

[@Capfka]

I said "No, no, Kris!" when I saw you putting in your corner posts without a concrete base. You found out (the hard way!) why I said that when you strained your netting and wire. Still, it looks pretty sturdy. Foxes can jump so I would suggest putting more chicken netting along the barbed wire and above the gate for safety. Four days was pretty good for doing it largely on your own. Keep going, mate, you make me feel tired watching you!

[@HarryL2020]

Those bracing posts should hold it, farmers do it all the time and they seem to have no issues, and remember he has hard clay underneath that top soil.

[@HarryL2020]

I spoke too soon, he said they moved XD

[@Capfka]

Experience is a great teacher. If they were farm fences intended to hold cattle it would matter more than if all you are providing is some protection to a bunch of chooks ...

[@andymccabe6712]

You seriously do not need concrete to support posts for stock fence. Knock them well in and brace against the pull of the fence wire in each direction. If it moves, you need better bracing- either against the next post near the corner, or a short post knocked in. A length of heavy steel bar with a point ground on is a big help piercing the ground to start the post, and push rocks out of the way...

[@kameljoe21]

I have built 200 plus miles of new fence, I have never once seen anyone hand pound a wood post in the ground... Now I have set thousands of wood post with a pounder or using a post hole digger.... I do have a few of those spiked post in my fence around the yard with the spike pointed up to make it look cool... I have set a few of those spiked post with a machine and they almost always end up damaged.

[@KrisHarbour]

Im going to do my best to never have to do it again thats for sure :D

[@johnmcfadden9336]

William Glaser I was thinking he must have loverly stone free soil

[@KrisHarbour]

i dug alot of the soil when i dug out the workshop and there is a few inches of top soil then some softer clay then it gets hard and rocky, that was the layer that stopped me.

[@johnmcfadden9336]

Kris Harbour Natural Building where appropriate I drive galvanised rod into the ground char the top of the post ,drill hole , rap around steel band or wire and place post over the rod . larch like that would last decades

[@tinmaddog3962]

i was surprised to see no jobbers or auger. i thought you must be mad trying to drive that big of post into the ground lol. the fence looks very good. i like the wood posts and look of the corner posts. if the posts creep in you could probably straighten and tighten the fence with some wedges next to the post or support posts. i had a few of those isa brown hens. very nice birds, always hungry lol. great egg makers and much better eggs than from the store. a couple of them would like to perch on my hand, be pet and converse with me.

[@atpsynthase7990]

Good job with the fencing, though it wouldn't pose much of a barrier to the feral foxes we have here. What did end up working pretty well for me was complete enclosure of the chicken pen with mesh, including overhead, up to a comfortable standing height.

[@Ana_crusis]

Hi Kris people are on about foxes jumping but what they do is burrow as do other things such as rats. I've had friends who couldn't stop whatever was getting into their chicken enclosure despite fences etc. They can dig deep,,,, so just saying, don't be surprised if chickens still go missing...it can be hard to stop a determined raider

[@monabale8263]

It's a beautiful chicken yard! Foxes can scramble a six foot fence to get at whatever yuumy prize is on the other side so you may need to add some to it's height. Or you could go the demolition ranch way - run a wire around the top and hook it up to a car battery 😁 post driver is a BEAST, btw... rip, chicken.

[@zBones762]

Really nice work.

[@valeriebostick1913]

Nice fence a lot of work

[@davidmaclennan334]

if you live by a fishing community, go see if their is any old netting, i got 3 bails of netting and covered my turkey, layers and meat bird pens, they were happy to get rid of it.

[@uncensored5104]

Those post knockers are bloody dangerous. I nearly knocked my teeth out with one when I fenced my field!

[@super2068]

At first I thought it was a little funny that you installed the latch on the inside. But then I realized the foxes could learn to open the latch eventually if it was on the outside within their reach.

[@stefankaz53]

If that's as high as your going with the fence Kris, its no where near high enough for foxes. If your going to get some geese etc, that's prob the best way to go. Great vid mate.

[@OnTheFritz602]

Driving posts for a fence are definitely a pain. I concur with others that a dog would be the ultimate solution, present and in the future. Get a working dog like a Border Collie, or an English Black Lab. Highly intelligent, either will guard and protect what's in their *pack/family* . And, they help to make you feel more secure 24/7, and are companions you'll hold near and dear and never forget. Amazingly affectionate and personable. First hand knowledge.

[@erichann9286]

A friend of mine made a circus tent style draping with wire to keep hawks out, just an idea!

[@ΜΑΡΙΑΔΗΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ-ν8φ]

Your fence is too low. Fox will climb over very high fence. I lost 20 hens in one night and I closed the top with wire like a cage so to keep hawks out too.Build your fence higher and close it on top with wire so that even birds could not go in this is the only way to keep your hens safe.Wish you the best.

[@arthurballs2754]

02:15 - I'm feeling that brother. I've put in fence posts with one of those before. It's exhausting.