Devonviolet Acres

Southern by choice · Jan 25, 2015

Good idea...
Also these are heavy duty posts not "garden posts"

I wasn't quite sure under which section I should post this but because this was done by our LGD's in the night I thought it appropriate tp put here.

About 5 nights ago all 4 LGD's had a "busy" night. The fierce barking went on and on. Our dogs are not incessant barkers so we know there barks and tones. We knew they were defending their area from something.
The dogs were all in the same area where 2 fencelines meet. A team in each area.
We never thought much about it til yesterday... walking the fenceline we realized how important it is to REALLY check after a "serious" night.
Whatever it was the dogs were very intent on.
Make sure to check your fences and also to have good tight fencing so when they break a steel t-post and try to rip open the fence they will remain in the field. The team hit this fencing so hard they snapped it ... they are amazingly strong. I do not think the fence would hold up another night of "serious business". Fortunately they were not injured either. Just glad we caught it.

...and just because she is adorable... a pic with Callie and her buck!

Pyr's... they simply make life better.

Baymule · Jan 28, 2015

I spoke to Devon Violet and she said to tell ya'll she is still fighting internet problems, but to be sure and thank you for the fence suggestions and advice. She took note, she and her husband are putting up fence and will be going to get their puppies soon. She is wrangling with her internet provider and told them, "We are farmers! We HAVE to get on backyardherds!! We ask questions and everybody gives advice and helps us, we HAVE to be able to get on backyardherds!!!!"

Hope she gets it straightened out soon!

frustratedearthmother · Jan 28, 2015

Thanks for the update! Hope she gets it taken care of soon!

animalmom · Jan 28, 2015

Oh, the joys of living rural! We have dial-up, 44K, yeah like we ever come any where in the neighborhood of 44K, and you know we are glad we have that. High speed for us is IF and when we even get 8K. No one seems to want to serve the rural internet need. One of these days everyone is going to be on such high speed that rural folks will be left out.

Goat Whisperer · Jan 28, 2015

Sorry about the internet issues DV!

I hope y'all are enjoying your new place!

Hens and Roos · Jan 28, 2015

Slow internet is bad enough but to not have it...cant imagine :hugs

Baymule · Jan 28, 2015

We are moving to the "out there" place of no amenities too.......but I can't wait!

goatgurl · Jan 30, 2015

i have hughes net for my internet provider and they do a pretty good job. i do have the dish on that 4 ft pole in the yard tho and am not fond of that. I've been having trouble with byh too at times, weird things like i'll be logged on and reading a thread, go to reply and find out that i am logged off so i have to re login or i can't see pics. not all the time, just sometimes. once so far today, hummm

Devonviolet · Feb 8, 2015

Southern by choice said:
Morning DV.
Just to let you know you will need more wooden posts on the corners. To get your fence tight you need braces. T-Posts are not for the corners.

Example...
from my old partners thread
http://www.backyardherds.com/threads/putting-up-a-field-fence.20856/#post-280514

WooHoo! Just started a new month on limited Verizon Wireless data! I have to be careful to not use it up too fast but wanted to check in quick. I HAVE MISSED Y'ALL!!! Fence is done and we are moving on to the chicken coop. Next will get the goats & chickens and then the pups, hopefully by next weekend. @Southern by choice we did "H posts in the corner & it turned out nice & strong. Gotta run, but here are a couple shots if the fence.