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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 7:59:17 PM
I know that there is a wealth of knowledge out there and I just do not know what to do. My sweet llama girls are true to the saying "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence". These silly girls spent time in my far pasture pushing their head thru the wire fence to eat a three inch strip of grass on the other side. Now I have some T Posts that are bent but I can not straighten them with these two tired hands. Any suggestions PLEASE
Thanks in advance
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| Norskema |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 09:48:24 AM
I'd try the truck idea also, getting out to check several times that you don't over correct or that you aren't just pushing a crooked fence post in the opposite direction. Any chance of "sistering" in a new posts along side the old, bent one? It sounds like the object of the fix is to NOT have to pull it out of the ground or else I'd agree with Michelle's idea of wedging in in something and bending it back the other direction. Another option might be to barter with a handy neighbor to lend a hand. |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 08:16:20 AM
Hey Jenny
I also concerned myself about my two boys when we first started - my oldest would walk into walls because he was busy in his head so I knew I would spend too much time dealing with him and shock treatment. Then for me I am one who always seems to be running out to divert a problem and I have jumped fences too many times and I do not think I would enjoy those jolts either.
As for the Icelandic's I agree. When I was raising them several folks lost prized sheep due to electric fences. Mine if they wanted out would just jump the fences even though the breeders told me they wouldn't be able to because of the height of my fence. I think the sheep should have read the literature on the fence.
Well, I will keep working on the problem and I thank everyone for checking in with ideas. Just thought I would let you know I posted some new adventures on my blog site if you are bord and wish a laugh to two.
Stay well
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 6:24:23 PM
Grace...using your truck sounds like something I would do for sure. My problem is that fence problems always happen at places where I couldn't get to with a truck on my little farmette.
I have heard the same about electric fences and fiber animals from a friend with icelandic sheep.
I would be constantly shocking myself anyway..I am way too clumsy for anything dangerous I think.
good luck with the fence!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 4:06:47 PM
I some cases they get their fleeces caught and then get over and over shocked. Some of the animals since they have pads on their feet seem to get a ground shock and have had heart failure because of that. There was even two llamas who when they got a shock to their legs jumped to clear the fence, caught their leg, hurt themselves so bad they where put down.
When I did all my research before putting in all my fencing (35 acres, eight separate pastures and not to mention all the pens, everyone I spoke to told me to get the graduated fencing because none of the animals would be able to put their heads thru it. Well, remember I am the "Funny Farm" and no one does the norm here. I also have been battling the deer and elk around here. They do not always clear the fences and in one case a herd of mostly elk just plowed into the fence and took it down along with my phone box. Never a dull moment.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| MsCwick |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 12:05:47 PM
is it bad for their fur? i dont know because not very many people here have them... |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 11:48:13 AM
Thanks Cristine for the information but I never wish to have my fences run hot. Over the years too many of my friends have had horrible things happen to their fiber animals using an charged fence. I know it works great for horses and cows but we have had many alpacas, llamas and goats in Colorado who have died as a result of electric fences. I thank you though for taking the time to respond and your information may just help a reader to this post. Stay well
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| MsCwick |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 10:42:41 AM
Around here I've seen a lot of people run a strand of electric about 18 inches up and then another strand across the top.They make long t-post insulators that will hold the wire about 5 inches from the fence, and then across the top, if you tpost is about 3 inches longer above your fence you could just put the standard t post electric insulator on there and run another strand. |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 10:19:41 AM
Thanks you two for some advice.. I am one of those strange folks who does not own mechanical farm equipment except for my pick up truck. For many years folks out here thought I was Amish. I have electricty and a truck, what kind of Amish is that? I had been thinking of simply taking the truck and putting several old wool blankets over the back end and just backing up into the post. Gently pushing it back into place. Not sure if it would work but I have not found a flaw in the plan. My biggest problem in the area the fence is in was plagued with rocks underground (the fence company broke several drill bits putting in the fence) so I really do no wish to have them come out again - Big Bucks the first time so I can not repeat that check writing experience. I had hoped for wet weather to soften the ground but every rain cloud has pasted the farm for three weeks straight. Got to love Mother Nature.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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| windypines |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 09:10:04 AM
Grace we take the post and stick it into some strong metal, like on the manure spreader hitch, then bend. It is actually easy to do.
Michele |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 9:18:55 PM
Mona did the same thing with her fence to get at grass two springs ago...wet ground and t posts aren't a good combo. We got the livestock panels and put them on the inside of the t posts (husband did have to re set them...I couldn't do it either) and she hasn't pushe it over yet. I have seen him straighten them with a sledge hammer before when they are bent before using them again (out of the ground) but I can never swing that big thing hard enough to do it. Gosh I am a ton of help!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
