This is exactly what i was looking for! I wanted a small moveable sturdy pig pen that didn't need electric fencing (I have little kids running around and didn't want to deal with the risk). I saw others that looked professionally welded and very expensive, but this one is something I can tell a handyman to make. I love that it also works as a shade/shelter. Seriously, thank you!!!
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you are welcome. 😇 We had several smaller piglets this year and i zip tied some hog panels on the inside to keep the really small ones from getting out. It worked well.
@scottsmith7080
2 жыл бұрын
There’s no risk with an electric fence- not for kids anyway. It won’t hurt them. It’ll teach them not to touch it, but won’t hurt them.
@cindylee2379
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. I am building one for my pigs! Thanks!
@liana6774
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting!!!! We were looking for a movable pen but cant use electric fence. This will be a game changer for us.
@theresamcpherson7352
4 жыл бұрын
This is Brilliant! Good job! Thanks for posting!
@theallenshire268
3 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing idea!!! Love it!
@deastwood9424
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work mate... I’ve been looking for something to use on sheep and those gates will do the trick nicely
@santafeG
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, i appreciate it. It worked well for us because it was heavy enough the pigs were unable to lift it but still light enough to move with an ATV or other. One lesson learned was to install the jacks on the center joint where the gates are joined. Also use a spacer between the gate and jack so the wheel can fully rotate. You can message me for greater detail if needed. Thank you again
@Mylifereclaimed
3 жыл бұрын
I love this idea. Most people that rotate their pigs use electric wire but that just doesn't seem secure enough to me.
@mr.skeptical3071
Жыл бұрын
I thought of this same thing, only flipping the panels upside down that way the rounded corners are on the ground and will slide so much easier, then u don't have to use the jacks
@santafeG
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea.
@santafeG
Жыл бұрын
its taken several years but any part of the gate panels in touch with the ground are starting to rot. the more metal surface you have in contact with the ground "could" be more problematic long term.
@tropicallivingoverseas5202
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I just watched something from Justin Rhodes who was talking about Joel Slatin who moves his pigs every 12 days max to ensure soil health for future pasture. How often do you move yours?
@santafeG
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! If its been raining about every 3-5 days. No rain about 7-8 days max.
@oldfarmer9004
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@bctonsing9365
3 жыл бұрын
great idea
@MoBiLoViNc3
2 жыл бұрын
u have happy pigs 💜👌
@trevorspencer2666
4 жыл бұрын
Really cool idea. What did you use to secure the gates together at the corners?
All those trailer jacks are totally a waste of time and money, Just skid it, if you have things digging in put a 2x4 or 2x6 0n the bottom and replace it every 4 or 5 years, saves money and work.
@sarahswindle3130
3 жыл бұрын
So cool.
@chasebrewer8777
3 жыл бұрын
youre a figgin genius. i'm not kidding
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chase, forwarding your comment to my wife to remind her!! lol
@jackwagonsplaylists
4 жыл бұрын
If you own a samurai, live on a farm, and don't use it as a tractor, you lose.
@lenoraperry7471
4 жыл бұрын
Great job. I love it!! Do you know how much the whole thing cost?
@santafeG
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! About $100 in jacks, $100 in gates, $10 in water barrel.
@santafeG
4 жыл бұрын
$35 in saddle clamps. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IM9D0M0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@YoungYakHere
3 жыл бұрын
I love this, and I'm working on gathering the materials to make one. Can I message you for more details about how you've attached the jacks exactly?
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and thank you
@YoungYakHere
3 жыл бұрын
@@santafeG I actually couldn't figure out how to direct message you, but if you have time and can figure out how to message me I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks :)
@YoungYakHere
2 жыл бұрын
Stopping back by to say that there was some trial and error but we DID figure it out and we absolutely love this contraption! Thank you for putting this video out there. You're a genius
@davemckenzie7851
3 жыл бұрын
How did the jack wheels hold up after being towed a lot? Did they start to bend the panels or pull bolts out?
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
They have held up well, however this year I will be converting them to "skis" so they slide over the mud better. If it gets too wet they like to sink, which is fine it still works. Just think something flat with a 6" wide surface would be even better.
@davemckenzie7851
2 жыл бұрын
@@santafeG post a video of it when you finish. I’m curious to see it.
@razingcanez717
2 жыл бұрын
Is that a diesel Samurai?
@davemckenzie7851
3 жыл бұрын
Also, are you running a wire down low? If you are? How are you grounding it?
@pride1970
3 жыл бұрын
Does the grass grow back or do they eat the roots?
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
Great question. They do eat the roots so a lot does not come back. I will let the pigs finish a lane and move them over to another lane. After I have moved them to the next lane I till that ground and replant in clover. I plant the clover because it makes a good cover crop. But also the next time the pigs are back on that lane next year they get to eat that clover and they love it. Hope that helps.
@JAleksandr
3 жыл бұрын
Just FYI I subbed because of the zook…
@santafeG
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Solid! I actually understand. Thank you
@rswind1964
4 жыл бұрын
What r the dimensions and what’s the pros and cons
@santafeG
4 жыл бұрын
16'x16'. To me it was a great success. I kept (2) hogs until 300lbs each with no issues. Con's; I needed to have put a block of wood between the trailer jack and the gate before bolting it to the corners. I was not able to move it without the jack wheels having full 360 degree rotation. Originally I mounted them flush and had to jack the pen over the wheels to move it. That's the only improvement I am making before spring.
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