I pray your orchard is abundant !

Good job. However one thing i'd have done is have the gates (the walk in gates) the width of your run, and open in opposite sides, so you can open them up and they block the run leaving a walk through area for you, and you don't have to worry about closing each gate behind you ... until you're done with whatever you need to do in the orchard.

@crystalturner8274

3 жыл бұрын

Ok this is brilliant! I'm using this! Thanks!

@louiswarmoth7354

3 жыл бұрын

Good plan !

@andreafalconiero9089

3 жыл бұрын

That's a clever idea!

@mollypitcher463

2 жыл бұрын

How far apart are your fences from each other?

@64seweryn

2 жыл бұрын

So 2x 6 foot gates, making the opening 12 feet when gates are open, but it blocks the chicken run. Can change dimensions to accommodate a vehicle passing through.

You are my favorite couple on y/t. The way you work together is heartwarming. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives.

Wow, great minds think alike ! We are building our moat around our garden.

You can have chicken races between the fences, people will pay to watch anything! Good times!

@chamelaroo4683

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@trishcraig723

3 жыл бұрын

Lol...truth!

@Growing_Unapologetically

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@sandye4731

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@diannerichard2509

3 жыл бұрын

If you build it, they will come.

I love how clean and neat everything looks. Shows care and my goodness talk about hard workers. I would love to see you guys go on a rest and relating vacation.

@fasttrucker55

3 жыл бұрын

Looking great plus a lane for ???

@willowsverge3046

3 жыл бұрын

@@fasttrucker55 they said a run for the ducks and chickens. Thats an awesome idea!

@faithsrvtrip8768

3 жыл бұрын

Winter is when farmers / homesteaders rest and relate.

Pyrenees dogs are a huge homestead blessing I have two they keep all intruders two legs and four off my homestead and my livestock safe

Such cool ideas. A double fence. A chicken run. Brilliant. So innovative.

Mother Earth News had an article about a chicken 🐓 run around someone's garden. It was 6-8' high, had a compost pile on the inside with chicken access and a culvert under the gate for a chicken tunnel. The garden had fruit trees and blackberries in it. Great idea and another great video from you 😊.

@imjonesy5239

3 жыл бұрын

A culvert chicken tunnel! Genius!

@crazycricket39

3 жыл бұрын

I read that article a while back. This year is the first chance I've had to do that to my garden. Going to have chickens during the day, and dogs at night.

@crazycricket39

3 жыл бұрын

Edited to add: Dogs to discourage smaller critters such as 'coons, rabbits, etc.

@j.walker3498

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazycricket39 if dogs start tearing up plants then sprinkle predator urine around garden.

@AdirondackDomestead

3 жыл бұрын

A culvert might fill in with water, weeds, and eggs!

You could get a Great Pyrenees dog to live on the property. They are guardian dogs and will keep every predator away.

@stinkygraykitty6808

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Get 2 :)

@kevechevroletcoupee4621

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 and certainly couldn't live without them, definitely worth their weigh........literally!

@FarmerC.J.

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got two distinct packs. My herding dogs go out around 7 am...the two pyrs go in for the day to sleep and keep cool. Then I have change of the guard in the evening. Herding dogs go in then the two Pyrs have night patrol. It keeps everyone healthy! Great video!

@judywallace4567

3 жыл бұрын

You two work so well togeather. What a perfect team. Fun to watch.

@JamesCouch777

3 жыл бұрын

We've had Great Pyrenees for years. Best guard dogs ever. We will never be without them.

A moat/chicken run...brilliant! "Chicken Run" is my all-time favorite movie!

Standing ovation for the fencing work! It looks very professional!

You two invest $$ in long turn equipment and wise investments. And you're so gracious in sharing projects. God blesd

You both work together as a very inspirational team.

No chicken races just good soil and great fun watching the chicken enjoying and still being productive. Without all those people on your farm without all the problems. God Bless Love Deb The Scrapbooking Granny Love your show

I know it is a seemingly small thing, but THANK YOU for normalizing PPE. Seeing you wearing not just gloves, but the earmuffs as well made me so happy!

@Beaguins

3 жыл бұрын

You can tell they're not really from the Ozarks.

@WildflowerFarm417

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beaguins Too many teeth.

@cherylcasio9401

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! ...and don't forget eye protection when working around the sharp ends of fencing wire. Nothing inspires you to be cautious like being on a jobsite/farm after someone is hurt or dies from a construction accident. (Personal experience)

@lisakukla459

3 жыл бұрын

Injuries are expensive. So are disabilities.

I was looking for a water mote with alligators !!!

@colliecoform4854

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I thought they would be digging a trench and pumping water from their pond. I was thinking it's going to have to be deep to keep the deer out! LOL.

@maggiemay5510

3 жыл бұрын

I WAS TOO !! LOL

@greentree202

3 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!!

@chrisa1146

3 жыл бұрын

Make that 4 of us! Lol 😆

@jackiemcgregor7460

3 жыл бұрын

😂 we can all hope for alligators

The professionals could not have done a better job!!! It looks stunning!!! Congrads!!!

@sroberts605

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe the quotes!

@fiskfarm

3 жыл бұрын

@@sroberts605 we gasped here as well😜

My parents are looking at buying 50 acres or so in the next few months. Pretty much all of the properties we have been looking at are not fenced. Watching this video gave me the confidence that we can knock it ourselves. I had never seen those wedge locks before. Yall have the best and most in depth DIY videos of the homesteading channels in my opinion. Thank you

@therinacoetsee1512

3 жыл бұрын

‘Teamwork makes the dream work’. Awesome you two! Blessings!

Good job! Working smarter, both in terms of money & energy, NOT harder is always a winner!

Watching you work together and putting together a system that works to each of your strengths is so joyful to watch. Your partnership is what brings me back for every vlog. If I had a farm I’d pray for a partnership like yours.

@lhodgens

3 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure! I love watching them work together on projects. Relationship goals!

The saying is work smarter not harder😜. No matter, still alot of work, nice job and pretty smart to utilize the fencing for a chicken run, which I'm sure will make them happy. Be blessed. 😊🇺🇸

You guys are amazing...............my mother always said "nothing tried, nothing gained"----you've both prove that saying to be true. Your muscles might be aching, but your pockets aren't saying "ouch"!

This is great! What a fabulous idea! I LOVE when people use intelligence to out smart nature! Lol and then improving it to be a benefit, to keep the chickens. BRILLIANT!

How very exciting to see this! I have not started a garden in my new place because I couldn't figure out how to keep the deer out without spending a fortune. You're brilliant and blessed while being a blessing!

@jswhosoever4533

3 жыл бұрын

My garden is out in a clearing 100 yards into the woods behind my backyard...you definitely need a fence. No other way of keeping them out.

I love this solution - humane, low impact on the environment, and multipurpose. Can't wait to see the chickens in there!

Wow , this was an interesting video. Thank you. You are a light in our world for the Lord. 🙂

The fencing looks absolutely fantastic and I love this chicken run!! You could rotate animals also with it....or if you needed to isolate a heifer and calf, or a bull....there are many possibilities! You guys should be very proud of all that hard work!! Congratulations ❤

You two are such an inspiration! Super Smart too! May God continue to Bless the work of your hands✝️🙏🏿

You might want to think about putting a chicken wire lid on the run.

@trishanderson1819

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking too. If the chickens haven't had their wings clipped, they'll get out. And even if they can't get out, that's gonna be a hawk buffet.

@mingli6753

3 жыл бұрын

And shade cover too.

@secretjourney4815

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I totally agree

Kevin and Sarah,you are a treat to watch. Wishing you a bountiful orchard.

I watch all your video's that helps me get through the day as I am 88 and a little handicap. Love you guys.

That gas powered fence post driver saves not only time but your body. None of us can afford to assault our body. You two work so well together. Blessings

@Northernblu1

3 жыл бұрын

Also i suspect it easier to keep it straight up and down;

@sweetearthfarm

3 жыл бұрын

How heavy is it? I think I'd need to get in better shape to pick that up overhead 27 times. Lol

@jackpatteeuw9244

3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who was using a manual post driver. It hit a rock and it bounced of the post and hot him in the head ! It took a few weeks for him to fully recover.

@orscrub3161

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackpatteeuw9244 ........😳

@joeshelburne1847

3 жыл бұрын

@@orscrub3161 look at all the money saved by building the fence yourselves thousands of $!$$

My wife and I have always done everything together, remodel houses, built houses, cleared land, built fences and gardens. We are getting older and don't take on many big tasks anymore but we are still each other's best friend and helpmate.

@texascontessa5818

3 жыл бұрын

You have both been so very fortunate. I never found that helpmate in my life. But I am doing pretty good with just little abandoned dogs and kitties and a huge garden in Tuscany. Lonely but others have t much worse. Always talk to each other. Namaste

@stewpendousgrowth4

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful. That's how a marriage should be!

Absolutely spectacular. Job very well done. You two work so good and peaceful together. It's quite a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your hearts and lives with us.

Chicken moat is brilliant! Should keep you from having to mow that space. Edit to add: think about putting in gates on the opposite side of your orchard. My luck never fails - I not only know Murphy, but his whole family on a first name basis. I will be in the corner farthest from the gate and there will be an emergency on the outside 10 feet away from me, but I'll have to go all the way through then around the entire fenced area to get to it.

You two always work great together, and make things look so easy!

Great planning,awesome indeed.

That is awesome you guy saved $6,000-$10,000 You both are very hard workers!!! Your videos are amazing!!

There are a bunch of homesteading KZread channels out there but your channel is one of the best. In my opinion there are only a very few that I consider the best of the best and your channel is in the top 3 best homestead cha nels I've seen, and I've watched a bunch of different channels! Love you guys. God bless you. Awesome job on the fence and using the “moat” as a chicken run! 😁👍💖💗🙏🎉

Big hugs from Glasgow, Scotland. Always following your videos.

Can't wait to see the chickens running in their new space. 😃

You guys are for sure a perfect couple, see you both working together in such a big project is an inspiration...I hope for many blessing.....

You both are so AMAZING!!!!!! Learning 'on the job' looks like the best way.

Impressive!! Chickens will eliminate the need to mow between the fences. Brilliant!! I did have a thought about it a hawks ability to swoop-n-grab.

@jjvv8650

3 жыл бұрын

netting can help

@JaninesPlace

3 жыл бұрын

They could just put netting above where the chickens currently are and they’d be protected. Or have a guard goose.

@michaelripperger5674

2 жыл бұрын

Or throw a gaurd dog in there. Mine won’t put up w Ariel predators

What a great idea. You guys are quite a team. Love watching you working so well together. Thanks for all the wonderful information.

You guys are amazing!!!! I can't stop watching you! keep showing and educating us ...I love it!!!

A chicken run moat . . . what a fantastic idea. I can't wait to see the chicken enjoying it.

Sara makes me feel lazy, she is such a help. She reminds of my mom and dad they always worked together well. When my husband was living it was hard working together but we loved each other I think if we had to do such hard work we would not talk to each other most of the time😂

That chicken run idea is awesome!!!! I can't believe how much the quotes were for installation. Can't wait to see the orchard finished and the chickens out there!

The fence looks awesome. When I saw Sarah driving the tracker all I could think of was " Sarah fell in love with Kevin's big blue tracker. " Happy to see y'all's orchard coming along.

LOVE Kevin's shirt- I love pig butts and I cannot lie!!! Too funny!! Great job you too!!

This will work. We have a deer farm in my area and since i can rememeber (40+ years) they had double fences and no deer ever escaped from there. Your Fence looks great and you guys are amazing, you got so much done.

My daddy used his tractor with bucket to install fence posts. He set the bucket on top of the post then lowered the bucket to drive the post in. He was still building fence in his late 80's.

@hcebaby

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we use our tractor to push down t posts as the ground here is just too hard. It also does not take long to build a fence. We also use it to pull t posts up as well by using a rope tied to the bucket and then tying it to the t post.

@stepone6159

3 жыл бұрын

@Finn Gannon Why would you even want to hack your friends account?

@lisakukla459

3 жыл бұрын

@@stepone6159 It's a scam. That comment was posted by a bot. The same comment is all over youtube.

@virginia7191

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisakukla459 Yes, I found the exact same comments on one of mine.

I am in awe of how much work you took on. You should be so proud of saving so much money and doing such a professional quality job. I gleaned lots of great tips and ideas, so thank you for sharing and job well done!

Boy, oh boy....just watching y'all working on this project has made me almost salivate, wishing I were close enough to run over and give y'all a hand in this extremely exciting project! What a genius team y'all make...and (I'm not kidding) it helps me/us to see how God places HIs hand upon you folks, not only allowing y'all to do amazing stuff, but also helping you to inspire the thousands of us who watch y'all religiously. Major congratulations!! --from Larry in Tupelo, MS --- only about 1.5 miles from the Elvis Presley Birthplace. Y'all come!!

That is a great idea!! I love how well you guys work together on all things both big and small..

I'm so glad you made this fencing video. I'm adding Emus to our chicken hatchery and the initial cost was stupid high. Using your methods I will save about 25 grand just in fencing.

You two are amazing. I am sure the quality work you put in is far beyond what you would have gotten from a hired source. Thank you for another wonderful informative video. Hugs

The cost of labor is absurd these days! I’m 60 & still do everything myself! Great job! I love the fence joints! Your hard work will pay off. Wonderful purchase. When your in your glory years, you’ll have a lot to be proud of sitting back looking over it all😃

Love that you’re using that “in between “ space! Even before you mentioned it my mind was thinking of ways to use it, lol!

@lovemyfamily60

3 жыл бұрын

Funny...my mind was wondering how to keep it mowed and what it’ll look like in a few years. Chickens will take care of the grass!!

@scrapykat3028

3 жыл бұрын

@@lovemyfamily60 so would goats.

Awesome info with the wedges for the T-Posts

Love the secondary use of a chicken moat. Great utilization of space for the chickens

U 2 r great people love watching your videos from Moncton New Brunswick Canada. Thank u

I just shared your video with my cousin who has her own small homestead in Georgia who has trouble with deer as well. She said she subscribed and will start watching your channel. You guys are blessed and a wealth of information. Thank you and God bless~with much love from WV

You guys are amazing! The freeze dryer, the weed fabric and now this. This is the 3rd idea I am getting from you guys. I already have enough extra stakes and fencing to pull this off. When this is done I am going to have to start going through all your old videos to see what I have missed! :) Keep up the great work.

We fenced in 7 acres last summer for cows. We used wood corner post and barbed wire. We did all the work ourselves and spent about $5000!

You two are doing a phenomenal job. I would give anything to be able to farm, Hunt, and fish again. Now I just lay here in the nursing home watching KZread videos of people hunting fishing, and farming. Sometimes it really bothers me because I’m only 37 and stuck in a nursing home.

i know exactly what you’re talking about!! we were given an estimate of $14,000 without supplies!! crazy not to try doing it yourself!! btw, looks great!!

AT FIRST THOUGHT... YOU WILL BE SETTING UP A NICE TABLE FOR THE HAWKS...

I get all my fruit trees from Stark Bros and love them. Now if I can just get the weather to stop blowing my flowers off.

Can not wait to see all the fruit grow and all the wonderful things you make and can

I love your hat-mounted mics. So clever, and sounds great!

Thanks for showing us how to install the fencing, especially the braces! I need to know this for all my little fencing projects!

Wow crawling bugs will not be invading your orchard, grasshoppers, worms beetles won’t have a hope. I love it!

That is a BIG project. In my experience, it is the few BIG projects that really get your blood pumping and renew your interest and energy to your overall lifestyle. If it was me and my wife, we would point to the fence every time we saw it and say to each other, "Hey, we put that fence in."

@cajunlane3191

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to remember to thank the Lord for everything that you needed to do the job. I or we could not have done it without God's leading and help.

Omgosh, I can't wait for the chickens and ducks.

Won't hawks be able to fly in, perch on the fence, then easily kill & devour a chicken? I've got 2 huge hawks that do that daily behind my home to catch frogs between the 6ft. wood stockade fence & the chain link fence that surrounds the drainage pond. These two fences are 5-6 feet apart. Hope it doesn't happen to you & be upsetting to discover. Just wanted to share. This method absolutely works on deer crossing!!!!👍

I built a chicken moat WAYYY back in the day-around my garden , and it worked beautifully. ( I was inspired by the original article 😉). Now I put a top on mine and the chickens were totally kept safe from predators. It was 40 x 60 feet on the inside and then the second fence was 4 feet from that. I Never had to spray my garden for pests, as even though the chickens were not inside with the plants, the vast majority of of pests didn’t make it across the moat. No deer or rabbits Lots of eggs and the most I had was about 70 chickens. I had to leave it behind back in 2004 but you are inspiring me to explore this again as I retire 😀

Great Job! Your husband and wife team is inspiring!

Man them chickens might start flying with a runway like that!

@jjvv8650

3 жыл бұрын

a lot of wing clipping ahead.

@jackiemcgregor7460

3 жыл бұрын

With the electric wire on top it should help with that. Otherwise yes a lot of clipping of 1 wing

I love that you guys are so "so do it yourself!" 💪 I honestly get a little discouraged with channels that teach self sufficiency and homesteading and give people hope that they can do all this themselves - and then they have employees that work their homestead. 🙄 I still love the knowledge they give, but it kinda feels like a lie sometimes. 🤷‍♀️

@fiskfarm

3 жыл бұрын

So true. My wife and I do everything ourselves as well.

I really enjoyed watching you unrolling your fence wire. I am sooo happy you were able to find this fence unroller. you need all the help you can find to make your journey successful.

I like how you guys put God first in your life. Glad you go to church.

My friends, you are both so nice. Your picture and sound comes in great. Your ideas are just the best. And we all enjoy each one of your interesting and knowledgeable videos. THANK YOU BOTH.....

You kids make a good team and seem to work well together. God has blessed you with good communication skills to be able to work together and do an awesome job. Keep up the good work and be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..

Awesome! Your tractor attachment is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to share!

I am in a small city and your videos are soooooooooooo fresh air for me! Thank you, so much for your channel and I want to tell both of you that you do a great job! I miss your cooking videos because with them I can do the same with you. :-) God bless you and your family.

Very educational good video i liked the corner locks did not know about those 72 wish i had known 50 years ago. Kevin sarah did good job love the way yall explain every thing god bless the both of you

Thanks for I lot of information you guys are a true blessing love the way you work together have a great weekend can't wait to see the next video god bless

I am 82 year old widow and obviously am done farming :) but I learned so much with these new fences and fitting parts. It used to be HE## to put up fences! Plus...looks great! I agree with your decision to do your own fence instead of having it done! Farming is your business and the more money you can keep through do-it-yourself the more successful you are. (There'll be enough emergencies you have no control over that will cost you.) It is also wise to consider which tools to buy, which to rent. My first thought was to rent the post driver, but when I heard the price I too would have purchased it. You will need it enough in years to come! The double fence is interesting and it should work. You may get a few young ones in there at the beginning but they won't look for food! They will want to get out and won't do it again! Deer are smart. When we figured out their highway through our 20 acres from the forest to the open plains we learned to keep that grassy and open. They never lingered or veered off and we had twice daily the herd going through.....as the farmer's friends and a great side-show. We felt we owed that to them because we also hunted our share for meat. Thank you, I love your always interesting videos.. You are heaven-send in these times of constant tribulations.

Love your "work smarter not harder" methods! Great job,

I love watching you guys. Such awesome information. Many continuous blessings in health and strength.

I love watching you two work together, the care and respect you show each other is so relationship goals , way to go guys! All the best Jules

Oh my word! I love you two ❤️ A chicken moat is an innovative and adorable idea!

Was fun to watch you putting up fence. Bet the chickens and ducks will love the 🏃 run. I know I would.😀. You and Sara are doing a fantastic job on your homestead. You seem to have your priorities straight. GOOD JOB.

For added Security you could run a couple dogs in between the fences.

Good morning. Yes waiting for the video and sipping coffee.

A double fence was a great idea. Chicken run is even better. Nice to see your expansion. Love your video.

Excellent, not only a time/hernia saver, a $6-$10k saver!