HOW TO INSTALL ELECTRIC FENCE FOR SHEEP AND COWS

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This is a step by step video outlining the setup process for electric fencing for sheep. This video is geared toward the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER and we hope it will provide you with the detailed information you need to setup an electric fence system for your sheep. We used 3 strands of poly tape to train our sheep to the electric fence system. After they understood what the electric polytape was, we were able to reduce down to just one strand. This system is much more cost-effective than the electric netting for sheep, and very flexible! Watch to the end for an easy hack for testing the charge on your electric fencing. Many thanks to all the farmers and bloggers who have shared their wisdom here on the internet!
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@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 2 ай бұрын

Creating the beginner-video you couldn't find back when you yourself were a beginner. . . now THIS is the way to make content.

@garybratton7250 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, I am not an “active” Christian, but I can’t watch one of your video’s without tearing up with pure joy. Love the little scripture bits.

@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 2 ай бұрын

Seek Christ "active"ly. For your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he might destroy. 1 Peter 5.

@anthonyleake5002 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Wish I had this years ago when we started raising sheep. God bless you !

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Leake thanks so much for the comment!! Means a lot to hear this. 🐑🌱

@willowriverranch7965 2 жыл бұрын

We have one that listens to the pulses....and GOES for it! She goes in and out this way. I think she just does it to show us she can. She comes to us like, “Hey, just wanted to show you I got out!”

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I can relate to this.

@jamesbushnell514 Жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdess *o

@lizziehiggs5111 2 жыл бұрын

I'm almost in tears. I was at such a loss on what to do to get started. I can't thank you enough💖

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord! I’m so grateful this video met a need for you.

@markmckaig9865 Жыл бұрын

We did rotational grazing on the dairy farm i grew up on. We switched to a geared reel for the larger paddock areas. Each crank of the handle turned the reel 3 turns and made setting up the next area go much faster

@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 2 ай бұрын

That sounds fantastic. I think that's what my friends do. They are SO fast at it!

@markoberlin2451 Жыл бұрын

Love your content young lady.

@ruthleake1725 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Perfect video for a beginner!!! Good information! Thanks for sharing!!!👍🏻

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s what I’m hoping: to help the beginner!

@g.l.6808 3 жыл бұрын

Those are some happy looking sheep! Thanks for taking the time and sharing the info.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that comment!!! Thank you :)

@bikebrothers5517 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing method... most efficient I’ve seen so far!

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@carliedillman9530 Ай бұрын

Thanks! My sheep are staying in with poly wire, but the goats not so much. Going to try tape with the goats for more of a visual and put it as low as I can :) Loving your content!

@wrightcabin4132 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. First video I have seen of the process, just like you mentioned. Robin😀

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Robin! Your comment means a lot. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

@quanieceandrewscattlefarm2993 2 жыл бұрын

I put up the same thing for my cattle great job 💙💪

@GB-ts5pq 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. It gives me hope that maybe I could do this. Thank you and God bless you! :)

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what exactly what I hoped for. 👍🏻 thank you so much for commenting. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@TexarkanaPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Polyrope with 9 conductors at 10” works really really well for me. For training I used 3 in a regular paddock like you.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for commenting. -the Shepherdess

@kylanve 2 жыл бұрын

Just stopping by to say God Bless You! Keep up the good work!

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir! This comment came in good timing. I appreciate the encouragement :). -the Shepherdess

@kylanve 2 жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdess the timing wasnt mine. You know who to thank!

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylanve AMEN, and praise the Lord.

@kylanve 2 жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdess im guessing your name has something to do with that?

@waltobringer2928 2 жыл бұрын

Highly informative as always... Thank you

@cheyennekeith2147 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed video!

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for commenting and I hope this helps you in your shepherding endeavors! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@farmdude 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your content. Been playing with the idea of adding a few hundred sheep. After looking at your corner insulators I realized your a beginner giving out advice and you need help with building electric fence. Keep on working hard your doing great and killing it on KZfaq. I will make you a electric fence video.

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Those definitely didn’t last long. I replaced them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8p0mZqiv9Kph4E.html Thanks for supporting my channel! -the Shepherdess

@adambrown5574 2 жыл бұрын

This video has helped me out a lot with electric fence for my sheep and I'm not confused now

@adambrown5574 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to hear this Adam!! Thank you for commenting. -the Shepherdess

@nathanaelleake389 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sheep. They look very content.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely much happier now that they are rotational grazing!

@Skashoon 2 жыл бұрын

O’Brien posts are the best. I’ll have to try some polyTape. I’ve generally used PolyBraid or 14 ga. High tensile, Solid aluminum wire. The PolyBraid is easier to wind up. I now use the aluminum wire as a central pasture conduit to tether the PolyBraid for paddocks. (Credit to Perma-Pastures Farm for the tether concept)

@Nakbar-yf7zq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Akbar from Istanbul.

@sarahpleskac158 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mikepreslar8686 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thank you!

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike!

@hawkeye7435 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT!!! GOOD INFO THANKS...

@julescycles9038 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it so! Thanks!!

@lizpurvis2386 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@credenza1 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful. I am going to be running a small flock in a vineyard.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s sounds so neat. Would love to hear how that goes for you. Thank you for commenting! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@abad1708 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve a subscriber 😎😎

@derricksanchez4755 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the grass trick. I work on the fence sometimes, and I don't always have my tester

@anarigau2759 3 жыл бұрын

Great tape and very helpeful I can weight when I’ll begin doing my place only have one Acrea I’m Ana Rigau best to you blesings

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ana! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@brandonderijk587 3 жыл бұрын

thanks you

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! -the Shepherdess

@TexarkanaPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

FYI Also, polyrope with 9 conductor works really really well for me.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I might give that a try. -the Shepherdess

@abad1708 2 жыл бұрын

In a few years Am gonna start a goat business!!!I will love some of you experience

@bassmanjr100 2 жыл бұрын

Get a good strong stafix charger. Then you are not worried about weed pressure as much during the growing season. Other than that it looks great. Timeless fence has good strong plastic posts I use a lot and Obien step ins. I like polybraid best with the multiple metals for strength and conductivity.

@vitalyzhelnovakov5562 2 жыл бұрын

This is great info. Thank you! How do you stretch the tape? What holds it at the opposite end of the reels? Whats the spacing between plastic posts?

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

I use a plastic reel to hold the tape. I pull it right and use a bungee cord to attach the reel to my existing perimeter fence. Space between posts is about 10ft. Thank you for commenting! -the Shepherdess

@theotherway0 4 ай бұрын

Hey there , thanks for the good info. I'm wondering, how far apart can the t posts be?

@dm.robert 2 жыл бұрын

What time of birds do you keep with your sheep, and are they an additional income stream for the farm?

@l.slayer551 2 жыл бұрын

The is for posting this video. And nice sheep!

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@l.slayer551 2 жыл бұрын

@the Shepherdess, I was trying to thank you for posting it but the typos got me. And in addition to lovely sheep, I’ve watched some of your other videos and all the grasses who live on your property are gorgeous!

@stylishranchgirl 3 жыл бұрын

I've got 25 acres in Throckmorton Co. and it's got a lot of brush and weeds. I've cleared about half of that, but there's plenty of grazing. Your country looks so clean and weed free. I was contemplating cover crops vs dorper sheep, and I'm leaning towards the dorper sheep. This spring the place was covered in wild oats, and now tons of rag weed. Do they prefer weeds over grass?

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

dorpers will eat everything! Grass, shrubs, and weeds. They will take a lot more work than a cover crop, but they should do well at clearing your land. 😄 -the Shepherdess

@Jhoe2000 Ай бұрын

Is mowing along the intended fence line really necessary? Will that taller grass short out the power?

@juju5000 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever have issues with dry/sandy soil not conducting well? How long of a grounding rod are you using for a certain length of tape? Have you ever experimented with 'pos/neg' wiring?

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! In such cases I will usually place three 6 foot ground rods in a row (5ft apart). I hope this helps!

@stylishranchgirl 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I have 3 bred cows on 25 acres and I'm wondering if I can keep them, and have rotating traps for the sheep. Do I go from 3 to 5 strands?

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Thank you for following the channel :). 3 strands keep my sheep in as long as the fence charger is hot! 👍🏻🐑 Stay in touch! -the Shepherdess

@christineosborne3155 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to begin with katahdin sheep. Was going to use Premier One netting to keep them in AND predators OUT. Does this type of fencing keep coyotes out? How do you deal with that? Help

@ginafleener3962 8 ай бұрын

Praise Yahweh for Yahshua and his creation❤

@lanehoggatt2416 Жыл бұрын

I've been considering getting some Boer goats and running them with some sheep. I'm curious if you have any thoughts on running them together? (good or bad idea?} I don't think I've seen guinnies in your videos before. You raise them too? Enjoying your channel. thanks

@noahriding5780 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious to ask if the plastics in the fencing will break down in freezing temperatures... like plastic wear from temperature changes, etc, cracking? Or will they hold out?

@breesechick 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@2potornot2pot 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. Questions: How to splice tape? Where do I start the fence and end it? I have irregular paddocks. No one shows the connecting of the solar battery, where is the best place for it, and height? I saw your video of retraining your sheep to fencing, now I am trouble finding it. Could you state things covered under the heading please? It would be helpful when searching. I know it is extra work but would be so helpful for total beginners. Thanks and prayers for success!

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the idea about the sub-headings, Karen! Here is the link to the video about retraining the sheep: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a66Zn5eSqseVg6M.html Here is a video that shows my solar fence charger mounted to at T post: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMeWq82Qs5OthZc.html

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

As far as where to start the fence and end it: I always carry bungee cords with me so that I can hook the electric fence reel to trees, posts, anything to create an end point. 😅 Just be sure the poly tape isn’t touching the tree or it will ground out the power. Thank you so much!! -the Shepherdess

@solomicrobe Жыл бұрын

Perfect comment for sheep at the beginning. BAHHHH

@ll-qq9qr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have 3 acres in upstate NY with really cold winters. Will this work for large dogs?

@brewsterly2927 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, start off with 4 wires, polybraid is best.

@ShepherdsCreek Жыл бұрын

One thing that worries me with this type of fencing is predators. Our own dogs (German shepherds) are not trustworthy (yet) around the sheep and I know there are lots of coyotes, wolves, bears and big cats in the area l so I worry about them getting into the sheep corral. Does this electric fencing work against that as well?

@learningtogrowinChrist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. How many acres are you using for 26 sheep I believe you said? It looks like you're using guinea hens behind the sheep? Has that helped with the worms?

@lauraroth9613 Жыл бұрын

I need a supply list please!

@trig5454 2 жыл бұрын

Just a terminology issue. Aluminum wire is fine but it is not 'high tensile'. That term should be reserved for the 12.5 gauge VERY stiff galvanized wire available from most suppliers. It is very difficult (impossible) to handle without the proper 'Spinning Jenny' dispenser. Once you learn a few of the tricks to handle it you have a permanent very strong fence (I have some put up 30 years ago that is still rust free and working great. It is not suitable for temporary cross fencing however because of how difficult it is to move without the dispenser. I enjoy hearing from others about how they make fencing and always learn something. Well done.

@marcruel9401 Жыл бұрын

Graze the top 1/3 rd of the grass. More nutritious. Feeding high rather than low they will miss the pests

@txtrapper5412 2 жыл бұрын

I have American Farm Works 5 mile charger, rated on the front for Sheep, pigs, cows and horse. It is .1 joules. It stops hogs in their tracks, I've seen (well HEARD) it zap them and they won't cross that line for anything. Hope it keeps the sheep in...

@christineosborne3155 Жыл бұрын

I bought the .1 five mile as well and was told today it is not strong enough for sheep

@augustk2652 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a low predator threat? I like the fence but wonder how much of. Predator deterent

@Grace-ru9xh Жыл бұрын

Would you still use wire for electric around the perimeter rather than tap?

@theShepherdess Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@xmarine4742 5 ай бұрын

Hi, where can I find the list?

@brandonjohnson6562 Жыл бұрын

We have recently started temporary fencing , and noticed that deer are breaking some step in post , dont know what to do.

@guillermolorenzo7764 2 жыл бұрын

I WANT TO ESTAR FOR SAYING THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU PLEASE TO SEND ME THE LIST OF MATERIAL NECESARY FOR THE ELECTRY FENCE. THAT IS SOMETHING VERY NICE WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR US THE SMALL FARMS THAT WANT TO GROW SOME SHEEPS

@carolynolsonpatrin3856 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work for goats as well?

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tested on goats yet!

@rialettevanniekerk6738 Ай бұрын

My second winter and what a mess my sheep goes over or under sheep netting 😢...

@HealedandThriving 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! One more question. I was a little confused on why you had the high tensile wire. Is that to complete the circuit?

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

It’s to create a powered spot to plug my poly tape into. This way I have a power point no matter what area of the pasture I am on... without moving my charger all over or sinking more than one ground rod. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@dc4692 Жыл бұрын

This may be a silly question... but can polytape be cut to make small sections?

@theShepherdess Жыл бұрын

Yes! It will work just fine :)

@DaughterofYAH1111 2 жыл бұрын

Hello how many feet can you go between posts?

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Space them 6-10ft apart if your cattle is new to electric fencing! Thanks so much! -the Shepherdess

@HealedandThriving 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work for cows to? I want them in paddocks next to my jersey

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I used the same materials and process for the cows I run. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

@HealedandThriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@Matthewaustinbellmusic 9 ай бұрын

2:25

@metrocustomer3549 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy all that stuff

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

My local hardware store. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess

@grumpydad4729 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. After 2 failed attempt I am going to have another crack.

@theShepherdess 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this! Be sure to tell me how it goes for you! -the Shepherdess

@morganflanigan9911 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it is just the video but in some of the clips it looks like the grass is touching the lowest strand on the Polytape. Does this not ground out the power? That was our biggest struggle when we tried electric fencing before. I want to give it another try but with tape instead of wire this time!

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! I upgraded to a larger charger that could tolerate the brush encroachment without losing shock :).

@morganflanigan9911 2 жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdess really!? I had no idea that was even a possibility lol! It’s nice to know how things work🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

@amandawiles7308 Ай бұрын

What about predators? We have bears and coyotes as biggest threat… I’ve been bringing them in at night which is .. work. Do you leave them out at night as well? Maybe I just need to be braver.

@TheBahamabob 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if you replaced plastic posts yet? Fiberglass does not break down under UV light or heat extremes. Permanent. They also have enough flexibility with rigidity to be.a great farm solution

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

I just invested in some fiberglass rods with insulators. Loving them so far!!

@meghannmurray2994 Жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdesswhat brand?!

@beyondthenature 2 жыл бұрын

Go directly at 4:11 if you need to see Electric fencing result

@sherrykuznetz3375 2 жыл бұрын

I would like the list plz

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Link is in the description 👍🏻

@sherrykuznetz3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@theShepherdess how do I get the information

@ethanrandall5473 2 жыл бұрын

How far apart do you put your posts?

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

6-10 ft.

@rura6015 Жыл бұрын

Can u send me the checklist?

@Kestrelkade 2 жыл бұрын

hi, thx for this great vid. in your shopping list... a few items have a 404 PAGE NOT FOUND. let list them for you. perhaps you can fix them for your worksheet. if you do, please send me the updated version. Atwoods List: item #1,2 Fence Chargers List: 16 Joule Solar Fence Charger Thank you

@theShepherdess 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the heads up!!