Notebook

The Dry Lot

A dry lot is a contained area to keep your livestock so they tear it up and not the main pasture. A part of rotational grazing

A fence made from timber

This is a Virginia Fence or a Worm Fence. Popular in the Civil War era these fences use simple lumber and hold for years

More timber fencing

As you cut down trees, cut some post/rail lengths that you need.

The Virginia Fence in the Sunset

It is always nice to watch a sun go down over our field.

Lambs being born

Lamb cycles help keep the freezers full and our pasture grass cut. These kept where we want them.

Connecting pens

As time went on the fence was structured to keep dogs and ruminants out of the turkey pen but allow the dogs to move in and out of their own pen.

Lessons Learned

Lessons were learned about the way these fences are assembled. The way you link them matters.

After a storm

A storm passed and you can see the flow of water. Always be observant of your land after a rainfall.

The Virginia Fence