Wow! I thought there must be a simpler way to deal with the set length of the netting. This is one of the biggest downsides to the netting IMO. I wish it could be customized and lengths could be removed or added. Sometimes I need an extra 20' and all I have is a 160' length. Not very efficient or economical. For my perimeter fence, I put down an 18" strip of landscape fabric to keep the weeds down as they seem to be the biggest problem shorting out the netting.

This is great Jim we are about to start the rotational grazing with our little herd of 6 cows 😳 daunting . Love the vid ... Tha ks from Gunnaoneday homestead from Australia 🦘

@FromScratchFarmstead

7 ай бұрын

Awesome!! That's so exciting! Keep us posted on how it goes. Thanks for watching!

Where I am, I have found it’s much easier to set up or move the fences after we have rain to soften the ground so the spikes go in easier

@FromScratchFarmstead

11 ай бұрын

This is so true! Thanks for sharing!

@PaulLadendorf

3 күн бұрын

Agreed! Our ground is super hard. This is a real problem in the summer when its dry though. We seem to get a month or two drought every year. In the future, I'll use a drill bit sized for the post spikes when we have drought in the future.

I use a GPS app on my phone to help ease the geometry load especially when dividing up new fields. Enjoyed the video, keep up the great work.

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Love this tip! That could definitely help make the layout easier. Thanks for watching!

@guyhickson7332

11 ай бұрын

Can you please share a link to the app?

Thank you for sharing this, how long do you leave your cows on each paddock?

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Typically we have them in each paddock for 2 days. But it depends also on the pasture quality and season. Areas where the pastures not as dense I might move them through more quickly. If it’s dense, well established pasture they may stay a day or half day longer. Usually they let me know when it’s time to move to the next 🙂. Thanks for watching!!

Hi! I'm curious, ¿how much time would you say it takes to move all your animals from one paddock to another? thank you for explaining everything in such detail!

@FromScratchFarmstead

9 ай бұрын

No problem and hope it has been helpful to you! Moving them between the paddocks is usually pretty quick. Cows, especially mild mannered ones that are used to the routine, move pretty easily. Other animals (sheep, goats, etc.) could be a little trickier to round up and get where you want them - although if they all travel together in a herd that can make things easier. I'd say just day to day moving them between paddocks is just 10-15 minutes. That would involve moving and filling their water, moving salt/mineral blocks, and any other misc things with moving them. Thanks for watching!

What would you say makes the electric netting more beneficial for you over the step in posts and single wire?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

The electric fencing is more universal overall, especially for grazing other animals besides cows. I’d feel pretty comfortable keeping just about any animal inside it knowing things are tight. Like we added a livestock guardian dog in with our cows this past year and the netting keeps her from wandering off. So if you’re only planning on cows, I think the single strand would be much easier and save you time and cost. But the netting can adapt for different animals and uses. The netting can also make things more secure for keeping predators out if that’s a concern. Thanks for watching!

Do you think a two strand system would work? How do you water them/move the water? Working on trying to get a family milk cow soon and trying to figure out the best way to do it.

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen two strands work for cows before so I think it's definitely possible. They respect electric fences. But we've had them even get out of our netting a time or two so not sure if cows getting out could be more frequent with only a couple strands. I think it comes down to your personal comfort level and what will allow you to sleep at night :). I will mention that we got all of our netting and the solar energizers off marketplace and they were way more affordable used than buying new. For water we have two stock tanks and just run hoses from the hydrant in our barn. I probably have 5 or 6 100' hoses on hand to reach to the far areas of the pasture. And for rotational grazing I definitely recommend a smaller stock tank - I think they make a 40 or 45 gallon one. We have one of those and the other is 100 gallons which is not very pleasant to drag from paddock to paddock. All the best in your family milk cow adventure! They are so wonderful!

@madisonkellogg2751

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very helpful! Never thought of market place for electric fencing good idea!

@madisonkellogg2751

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very helpful! Never thought of market place for electric fencing good idea!

Thanks for this! Does your battery hold charge all night?

@FromScratchFarmstead

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, we've never had any issues with it not staying charged all night.

How long do they stay in each paddock? And how long before they come back to an area they grazed before?

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

So it’s all variable to some degree and you develop a sense for what is needed over time based on your animals and pasture. Typically they are in each paddock 2 days. Some areas are less dense and I might keep them there shorter. Some are really healthy and they might stay an extra day. When they return to a grazed spot will depend a lot on your climate. We’re in zone 5. Somewhere between 40-50 days is what it shoot for. Usually you want the grasses to return to pre-grazed height.

What is your solar unit? How big? Who makes it? Thank you.

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the PRS 200X by Premier 1. I’ve really liked working with Premier and they make great products. I believe they replaced this model with a newer one now. I’m pretty sure it’s a 2.0 Joule unit. The Joule output is what will determine how many sections of fence it will power. This one is also made to run through winter - although I’m not sure I would have it out if the temps get too cold. The housing is insulated and it has 2 high capacity batteries that should be able to hold a charge for a couple days if the sun decides to hide. If you know how many fence sections you’re wanting to run Premier can fit you up with the right unit. Thanks for watching!