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Given what you’re working with - I would suggest considering an additional strand or two. If a coyote really wanted to it would go right through or over two strands depending on height and spacing.

Obviously the hotter the charge the better. You may also want to put something like a game camera on that side. I would get them out of there or come up with another solution as soon as you see activity. Best of luck!

We routinely use this poly wire and a few step in posts to break up our pasture. Very simple to use with a reel and does the job more times than not.

I would not recommend as a perimeter because it doesn’t always get the charge that we get with netting or tensile. That being said, as long as there is ample grass, the sheep don’t even test it and it serves as more of a physical barrier. #homesteading #sheep #permaculture #carnivore #grownostr

Really enjoy the simplicity of eating a carnivore diet. The answer to “What’s for dinner” is always meat. Pretty much narrows it down to beef, pork, eggs or chicken in that order. Followed by a big glob of butter or wagyu tallow. #carnivore #meat

Anyone have experience with Japanese Knotweed?

When we moved in, the yard was overrun with this. Through constant cutting and mowing I’ve managed to keep it out of the yard but still have around the creek and woodlines.

Tried feeding to both pigs and sheep this morning. Pigs ignored it which was surprising since they eat almost anything. Sheep seem to be interested. May have found something. Will continue to give it a try. #homesteading #sheep #permaculture #grownostr

Unfortunately one of the newborn piglets didn’t make it through last night. Appears that it may have been crushed by the mother. Always tough to start the day with a loss but I suppose that happens from time to time.

On the positive - we still have 6 healthy piglets that are now running around with the others! #homesteading #pigs #livestock #grownostr #learning

Come to think of it I’ve never had raw eggs at all. Now I need to try it!

Contrary to what many news outlets will tell you, eggs will not kill you. We eat LOTS of them. #eggs #chickens #homesteading #grownostr

Great point! Yes I do. We’ve lost several chickens over the past few years including a whole flock to a mink which I later caught. Knock on wood nothing in awhile

The chickens can almost always be found mixed in with our pigs. They have complimented each other very well for us and have been producing great results.

Since adding the pigs, our chickens look healthier, require less feed, lay more eggs and work wonders scratching and breaking down pig manure. Not to mention it just makes feeding time entertaining! #chickens #pigs #homesteading #carnivore #grownostr

To duck or not to duck? That is my debate today.

This was from a run of 12 Pekins I did 2 years ago. Moved daily in an A-frame tractor with a slightly longer time frame than that of chickens.

From my experience, plucking duck feathers is not exactly enjoyable but we do really enjoy the meat. The yield can also be a bit deceiving as they have larger frames but a much flatter breast and minimal meat on the legs/wings.

We do love duck eggs thanks to #[0]​ always talking about them so at the least we’ll probably pick up some layers. #homesteading #ducks #livestock #grownostr

Bucky our ram penned up for the night.

Would prefer to leave the sheep out on pasture but don’t quite trust the coyotes at this time of year. Typically coyotes tend to be most aggressive just after pups are born. Will likely lock the flock down at night for a few months and monitor the perimeter for any activity. #homesteading #sheep #permaculture #livestock #carnivore #grownostr