Hey Rob and B, Thanks for the shout out, I hope the books can be of some benefit to you both on your next big adventure. Looking forward to watching your farm grow and develop. 👍🏻
Manager & 2IC at same time, sounds juicy🤔Can see u getting those waterholes producing. Hope Jack's been trained that snakes aren't play things. I setup a 10kWh new hybrid solar system for
Cheers for that Lana. I'd say he's come across the tree snakes in the yard here but I'm not 100% sure he'd leave them be. It will be something we keep an eye out for.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm originally from Bundaberg went to school there and have relatives there, lived in Longreach and Roma, but now retired in Tin Can BAY.
Just a tip… Go ahead and get as many grazing animals as you can, otherwise, all that land will need to be mowed. If you let it go, it just gives a boost to weeds. And if you buy young animals, it is much cheaper than getting breeding age, and then they will be to start breeding age when you’re ready to deal with it. Rotational grazing really helps put pastures into great shape. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but I thought to mention it in case you haven’t. I don’t know if you have St. Croix hair sheep in Australia, but they are really good with rough grazing areas. Mine love the fall leaves and keep most weeds under control, too. Here in the US they have developed strong parasite resistance. I just keep three wethers to mow the smallish pasture. I don’t want to deal with shearing, and the hair sheep shed their coats in the spring. Congratulations on your beautiful new farm!
The place has been over grazed to a point so we will be resting the paddocks for a while Ronnie. At the moment the grass is under 1"/25mm high & dried off due to lack of rain. The paddocks will be slashed though to help build some organic matter once they grow some. We are looking at getting a few sheep at some point but will start with a few goats then smaller breed cattle. Cheers & have a top one.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm A shame about the rain. It freaks me out how drastically the weather has altered. Drought in one area, and flooding downpours a few miles away… If you get a tractor, maybe creating rows of gentle berms and swales will help you get through drought times. There are good articles on seeding of plants that help improve pasture, too. Clovers, and some legumes…can’t recall which ones…but they sell mixes just for that purpose that are safe for grazing animals. Keep being awesome!
I think I may have to offer to hitch up the trailer sometime and come to visit (self sufficiently). You know for a dig about there for pretty rocks, I'd be happy to donate a few days work and enjoy your company. Just saying...
Cheers Rob and Bianca.. You know that I would be over in a heart beat when you need a hand with any animal . Would be my honour . You will be surprised with the cost saving numbers in doing your own beasts.. figures are being messaged to you tonight.. And remember you know someone in Western Australia if needed..😊... my tracking skills are very good. 😅😅.. Cheers you absolute legends.. Chat very soon. P.s. Sarah says hello...
HI SARAH! Thanks for the numbers mate. Will from the hangout shared the result of his harvest as well which was very helpful. Now have a rough idea on cost for beef, pork and lamb. Might look at doing another hangout this coming weekend before settlement too. Hope you both have a fantastic weekend mate.
congrats.... but never trust anyone in the real estate game.... go there urself at handover with ur video camera and make sure u r armed with the contract...... one other thing make sure the electricity stays on cos anyone can turn the main switch off. Mark my words this can go south at anytime.
Cheers for that. We were going to let the realestate agent handle it (he's a trustworthy bloke with a lot of volunteer community ties) but I will be going up myself now. Thanks again OGAP. 👍👍
looking forward to seeing your new adventures!
Us too Mr Rob. 😁 It will be a bit daunting trying to decide where to start I think.
Hey Rob and B,
Thanks for the shout out, I hope the books can be of some benefit to you both on your next big adventure. Looking forward to watching your farm grow and develop. 👍🏻
Many thanks again for the gift mate. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help you out too. 👍👍
Manager & 2IC at same time, sounds juicy🤔Can see u getting those waterholes producing. Hope Jack's been trained that snakes aren't play things. I setup a 10kWh new hybrid solar system for
Cheers for that Lana. I'd say he's come across the tree snakes in the yard here but I'm not 100% sure he'd leave them be. It will be something we keep an eye out for.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm You can train it, daughters done it for around Au rv trip, hers also has adhd, utube vids on it,
Such a great adventure. I love both of your smiles. Have fun!
Thanks Dave. I pinched a nerve in the back yesterday with all the excitement so am doing bookwork rather than packing today.
Quick Rob, you can do whatever you want in the property for 2 weeks :-)
🤔 You know what, I think you might be onto something mate. 🤣
So glad to see this all coming together for you guys! Can't wait to see what you get up to at the farm.
Cheers DS. Counting down the days mate.
I am proud of you .
Cheers Michael. 👍👍You know you have somewhere to kip if you ever visit Australia.
Exciting times can't wait to follow your journey. Being such a big property hopefully you will have some extra fun 🏹🏹
The targets will be in the first load we take. 😉
Will be pulling the 🏹 out for a bit of R 'n R in between loads methinks. 😉
Good stuff guys :) very happy you have found a place.
Thanks mate. How's your place travelling at the moment?
Hi Rob and B. i can see the potential on that land.
We have a load of ideas & all the time in the world mate. 😉👍
Cheers Shane.
Great news! We purchased a tractor when we moved last December. An amazing workhorse. If only they made one for inside the house!
🤣What type Rob?
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm we got a small John Deere 1025r. Turns out it was the most expensive vehicle either of us had ever purchased 🙄
Good luck with rain at the moment. I live just down the highway from Childers and weather man has said we have just started a four year draught.
Will just have to see how we go. 😉
aquaponic hoophouses sounds amazing.
Might need a few adjustments but I think I can fit some beds in them.
Cheers
So exciting to see you go through this move. Learning much.
Thanks Jean. I would be packing today but pinched a nerve loading up a box yesterday morning. 🫤
So much potential, hope B works goes well!
Thanks Jennifer. It's a new department to her so she'll enjoy picking up some new skills I think.
Hope you have a fantastic week.
🥂🍾🥂Congratulations 🎉🎊🎉
Many thanks Christa. 😁😁👍
Hello Rob, Good Day.
Hi Garry. 👋
Great to see, good area Childers. Check out the locally made ice cream at the Childers golf club.
Will be sure to order some if we pop down there David. 👍
Are you local to the area?
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm originally from Bundaberg went to school there and have relatives there, lived in Longreach and Roma, but now retired in Tin Can BAY.
Congrats guys!
Cheers Link. 👍😁
Awesome work you two.
Many thanks H. I hope you folks will come up for a visit once we get settled in.
Neighbours! Nice.
Are you up in the Bundy region?
Just a tip…
Go ahead and get as many grazing animals as you can, otherwise, all that land will need to be mowed. If you let it go, it just gives a boost to weeds.
And if you buy young animals, it is much cheaper than getting breeding age, and then they will be to start breeding age when you’re ready to deal with it.
Rotational grazing really helps put pastures into great shape. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but I thought to mention it in case you haven’t.
I don’t know if you have St. Croix hair sheep in Australia, but they are really good with rough grazing areas. Mine love the fall leaves and keep most weeds under control, too. Here in the US they have developed strong parasite resistance. I just keep three wethers to mow the smallish pasture. I don’t want to deal with shearing, and the hair sheep shed their coats in the spring.
Congratulations on your beautiful new farm!
The place has been over grazed to a point so we will be resting the paddocks for a while Ronnie. At the moment the grass is under 1"/25mm high & dried off due to lack of rain. The paddocks will be slashed though to help build some organic matter once they grow some.
We are looking at getting a few sheep at some point but will start with a few goats then smaller breed cattle.
Cheers & have a top one.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm
A shame about the rain. It freaks me out how drastically the weather has altered. Drought in one area, and flooding downpours a few miles away…
If you get a tractor, maybe creating rows of gentle berms and swales will help you get through drought times. There are good articles on seeding of plants that help improve pasture, too. Clovers, and some legumes…can’t recall which ones…but they sell mixes just for that purpose that are safe for grazing animals. Keep being awesome!
Exciting times for you both. I hope that it all goes well for you.
I'm sure it will thanks Mike.
Have a top one mate.
That's great news
Cheers Malcolm. Only 9 days to go, not that I'm counting. 😉
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm I bet you could tell people the time to take over down to the last minute
Getting her done mate.
Counting down the days now mate. 😁😁👍
bit far to hang out from Johannesburg, but you can always come visit here
Would love to visit SA at some point. Have made a few friends there over the years being on RUclips. 👍👍
Looking forward to seeing your new journey 👍
Thanks mate. I'm looking forward to load the first truck so we can get cracking on the move. 😉
Cheers Gordon.
Thanks for the mention Rob and Bianca. Looking forward to some joint farming / aquaponics projects.
No problem at all mate. I'm looking forward to meeting up in person one day.
Cheers.
I think I may have to offer to hitch up the trailer sometime and come to visit (self sufficiently). You know for a dig about there for pretty rocks, I'd be happy to donate a few days work and enjoy your company. Just saying...
We do have plans of opening the place up to visitors Andy. Won't be for a while though.
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm No worries guys. Mostly just funning ya.
Jack is the second dog I’ve ever seen eating citrus. Maybe that tree needs to go. It’s getting a bit to tall to be safe around buildings🍺🍺
Had the same thought DUF. at least cut to a manageable height so we still have a water line support. 😉😅
Our dog loves citrus, oranges and orange like or even grapefruit. Not limes or lemons. I thought it odd he would eat what he does.
Cheers Rob and Bianca..
You know that I would be over in a heart beat when you need a hand with any animal . Would be my honour . You will be surprised with the cost saving numbers in doing your own beasts.. figures are being messaged to you tonight..
And remember you know someone in Western Australia if needed..😊... my tracking skills are very good. 😅😅..
Cheers you absolute legends..
Chat very soon.
P.s. Sarah says hello...
HI SARAH!
Thanks for the numbers mate. Will from the hangout shared the result of his harvest as well which was very helpful. Now have a rough idea on cost for beef, pork and lamb. Might look at doing another hangout this coming weekend before settlement too.
Hope you both have a fantastic weekend mate.
Wait jack eats mandarins? I’d hate to see him around a orange tree 😂!
He also loves apples carrots and broccoli..... 🙄 Citrus needs to be peeled first so fruit on the tree & ground are safe. 😅
👍
😁👍
you haven't said if you are taking jack.
I'm not sure he'd let us leave him behind.
He's a bit of a mommies boy. 😉
what, am I the first ?!!!
🤣 Yep 😁👍👍
Not far from bamboo land .
I had to do a search but know where it is now. Thanks for the heads up. 👍
congrats.... but never trust anyone in the real estate game.... go there urself at handover with ur video camera and make sure u r armed with the contract...... one other thing make sure the electricity stays on cos anyone can turn the main switch off. Mark my words this can go south at anytime.
Cheers for that. We were going to let the realestate agent handle it (he's a trustworthy bloke with a lot of volunteer community ties) but I will be going up myself now.
Thanks again OGAP. 👍👍
@@BitsOutTheBackFarm Thank christ cos u dont want to live my nightmare, which I have PTSD about with haunting bad repeating dreams.