We continue the handling facility by finishing the build on our h brace fence utilizing 8 x H-braces and correcting a couple others. I cover the anatomy of an H-brace and provide some helpful hints I had to learn that made sizing/spacing easier. As a beginning rancher I looked far and wide for some understanding of H-braces and fence building and there is not much out there. It seems everyone does it differently.
Pasture fencing can be done in many different ways. Different materials may be used. Different methods of attachment to secure things together can be employed. Some basics are stabilize the corners with at least one H-brace. There are 4 main parts to an H-brace: a corner post, a brace post, a horizontal beam (cross member), and a brace wire. The corner post receives the fencing medium chosen. The brace post is spaced apart from the corner post a set distance with the horizontal beam secured between them. Some key points:
1) The height of the horizontal beam should be approximately 3/4 the height of the corner post.
2) Next determine the length of the horizontal beam. It should be long enough to have the brace wire at approximately a 30 degree angle with the ground.
3) Plan the number of H-braces you need by knowing the length of the run of fence in that section. Use a helpful chart or guide based on distance.
Here on Blackacre Ranch we are weekend ranchers living in the big city during the week and ranching on the partially off grid property on the weekend. We are a family with 6 kids. Our goals are to homestead the property, grow healthy food, and build good character along the way. We are new to homesteading and don't know much about it, but we are willing to share our struggles and journey as we learn how to homestead together. Think of this as homesteading for beginners where we are the beginners.
We found the cost of an urban farm too expensive and went rural to find enough acreage to do what we wanted. We wanted larger animals such as bison and highland cattle. We are game for other animals with one requirement, they have to be sufficient enough to be handled only once a week. We found an old camp property that was run down and are remodeling or fixing it up to be a working and profitable ranch.
Now we can play with guns, blow stuff up, build what we want, and do what interests us. We are located in East Texas. Come with us as we enjoy the ranch life, even if only one day a week.
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