Evaluate Installation & Wire Performance

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PESKY GOATS WONT STAY IN THE PEN! Fence gets re-worked..Why Mrs StoneyRidge isn't on the Vlog much?

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What happens here

After successfully installing the electric fence, the hosts review the process. The host mentions that the fence was relatively simple to install despite the high heat of the day. He notes an unexpected characteristic of the aluminum wire: it stretched more than anticipated, leading him to suggest that galvanized wire might be a more suitable option in the future due to its non-stretching properties. He explains that they initially put up two strands but had to add a third because the goats had already broken through the original two, getting their horns caught or simply pushing through. They diligently cleared debris and branches from the fence line to ensure a clear electrical path, then tested the fence for proper electrical current using both a 'spark test' and a 'hand test' (though caution should always be exercised with the latter, using proper testing equipment is recommended).

Goal: Confirm the electric fence is properly installed and functioning effectively

Tools and materials

Electric Fence Tester — Used to verify the fence is properly energized and identify faults

What they say

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wire so we got it done we got the fence up man it's hot out here it's like 95° really tough we had to get this fence up the goats kept getting out getting in the neighbor's yard pretty simple stuff to put up I would say wouldn't you yeah it wasn't too bad wasn't too bad besides the bickering about you put your hand there I put my hand here blah blah blah blah blah so was this a good way of getting you to not be camera shy it's a good start we're uh going to go on back down to the house getting the air conditioned a little bit just want to talk to you a little bit about what's going on with the goats now in hindsight here I think that the aluminum fence wire was easy to work with but I believe I would go with the galvanized wire next time because the aluminum fence wire stretches and I didn't know that it would stretch so much so when we first start putting strands up we put two strands up and the goats had already broken through the fence before we even got done so they broke the wire already before we got done their H horns getting hung in it or whatever I think it might be good for goats because goats are prone to choking themselves on wire so like especially like woven wire so I think this might be good we went around weeded it all the way around the place picked up a bunch of sticks and stuff make sure that it's totally free and clear of uh any debris and we actually tested the fence and it tested positive very good we did a a little bit of a spark test and we did a little bit of a hand test we did a wife test I did a wife test on it and the wife test seemed to work out pretty good so she's got a little less spark in her right now but things are good this is Josh Stony Ridge farmer Mrs Stony Ridge farmer you guys want to see more of Mrs Stony Ridge leave me some comments M let her know we want to see more of you some people say they do I know she's prettier I think she's prettier than me you think she's prettier than me we'll catch you next time on the Stony Ridge Farm guys click that like button for me let me know you what you're thinking okay if you're not already subscribed subscribe the farm Vlog and we'll take you on our journey thanks a lot

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