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Electric Fence and Paddock Strategy

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They just Ran Wild! I was so nervous about this!

What happens here

The farmer explains the electric fence system used to divide the pasture into individual paddocks. He demonstrates the poly string electric fence, which contains small metal wires and extends all the way up the hill, creating boundaries for grazing. Each paddock is designed for a 12-hour grazing period. He highlights the goal of promoting tree growth in every paddock to provide shade for the cattle. He also mentions the strategy of allowing cows to graze around the pond's edge to naturally 'mow' the vegetation, noting that they will eventually fence off the waterways completely. He spots and removes dog fennel, a weed he dislikes, by pulling it up by the roots.

Goal: Explain the electric fence system and paddock rotation for grazing.

Tools and materials

  • Geared Reel — Managing and extending the poly string fence
  • Poly String Electric Fence — Creating temporary, movable boundaries for rotational grazing paddocks
  • Step-in Posts — Lightweight, easily movable posts for temporary electric fencing
  • Dog Fennel — A persistent weed found in the pasture that needs to be removed