Because of this video, I was inspired and got the confidence to make a paddock for my holstein heifers. Now looking at this again and thinking about making a pig pen because I caught me some wild pigs and I like them!
Also, some pallets are Chemically Treated, rather than ones that are Heat Treated. They bare a stamp that says CT or HT, respectively. Be careful, you don't want formaldehyde treated pallets below your food.
I finally enclosed part of my yard for my dog. I got pallets from my local Harbor Freight for free and put them together using 24 inch UV resistant cable ties on sale now for 10 for $1.49 for inside track members, but normal price is just $2.29 per 10- pack. I used 2 per joint. I used a panel from a yard link decorative fence (I bought several used panels off Facebook marketplace) , cable-tied on, as a gate.
Paul you must tell people about pallets dipped in MB (Methyl Bromide)!! only use HT (Heat Treated) for homes, pets and hugelkulture, the pallets are stamped MB and HT!!
So, if I had like five times the number of pallets, I could use this type of setup for a paddock shift? Just remove one pallet and let all the critters into the next paddock. Thanks Paul.
@gbell12 Here in the US, I hear that the palettes are marked as HT for heat treated (safe) or MB for Methyl bromide (not safe) I use the HT type for fire wood at my home and am planning on doing a raised bed/Hulgelkulture set up with them soon.
Great fence for pigs, but I think it quite likely a goat might try to climb on the fence and get his legs caught and possibly break a leg struggling to get free. Have you ever had one get his leg caught in the fence ??
You know, I'm a professional fence installer, ......"I like it!" Be careful of the remnant metal rusted nails, etc. but overall I question status quo anything and this makes sense to me in some applications.
Of course, I understand we are forced to compromise at the present, on many things. The interesting question to me on that, is if people are secretly happy they are forced to compromise... but since what we are considering is sustainability, I think we will be forced to get this sorted out eventually.
The fence is awesome, but the guy on camera is being a tool. How many inches, I WANT A NUMER!!! Look, I'm moving your fence you're so proud of, it isn't so cool now is it? I'm futzing with it eeeeeeehhhhhh
cheap yeah but it's so ugly it's soul-destroying. Goats chew and use horns like can openers, they get stuck in these and get hurt, the wood isn't good for ground contact and they rot, and the wood splits easily. That was my experience with my goats, and this is a common practice when one hasn't planned for one's fencing needs and is using pallets and baler twine. Poor goat really would like to see out, for that matter.
I made a fence like this one a few years ago when I saw this video. Thank you, it is still holding up! Did it by myself!
Great way to put retired pallets to use! Not to mention a cheap and sturdy fence.
I've always wanted to make something for my dogs out of pallets. The way she set them would be perfect for little kennels.
Because of this video, I was inspired and got the confidence to make a paddock for my holstein heifers. Now looking at this again and thinking about making a pig pen because I caught me some wild pigs and I like them!
That's a very nice fence. Nice and rustic looking if appearances are important to you. Wonder if anyone else has tried this design and had success?
Also, some pallets are Chemically Treated, rather than ones that are Heat Treated. They bare a stamp that says CT or HT, respectively. Be careful, you don't want formaldehyde treated pallets below your food.
It has been there for 5 years and has held goats and pigs. Says so right in the video.
That is a Fantastic idea! are pallets good for Hugelkulture? Any thing to worry about that way?
I finally enclosed part of my yard for my dog. I got pallets from my local Harbor Freight for free and put them together using 24 inch UV resistant cable ties on sale now for 10 for $1.49 for inside track members, but normal price is just $2.29 per 10- pack. I used 2 per joint. I used a panel from a yard link decorative fence (I bought several used panels off Facebook marketplace) , cable-tied on, as a gate.
@NewJura where would it be on the pallet too? if you can't post a video. Thanks.
That's a lot of pallets. Makes sense near a big city, but only if you are a keen scrapper.
Awesome! I did this sort of thing but made a 3 stage compost system.
Paul you must tell people about pallets dipped in MB (Methyl Bromide)!! only use HT (Heat Treated) for homes, pets and hugelkulture, the pallets are stamped MB and HT!!
so true, I see them using the cross pallets for leverage to hop over.
In the process of dismantling retired pallets for cold frames. I'll remember this for when I get animals.
One word.......awesome!!! good luck to you!!
So, if I had like five times the number of pallets, I could use this type of setup for a paddock shift? Just remove one pallet and let all the critters into the next paddock.
Thanks Paul.
Awsome... we built our goat shed out of pallettes, this is amazing, and won't blow or tip over...will try this!
@glockman1727ak47 just lots of nails/staples
This fence reminds me of the old joke: I built the stone wall so wide so if someone knocks it over, it's taller than when they started.
where did u get the pallets???
Great recycling of the pallets.
@gbell12 Here in the US, I hear that the palettes are marked as HT for heat treated (safe) or MB for Methyl bromide (not safe) I use the HT type for fire wood at my home and am planning on doing a raised bed/Hulgelkulture set up with them soon.
You can also tack chicken wire to the pallets.
Fantastic idea! Thanks Paul!
Great fence for pigs, but I think it quite likely a goat might try to climb on the fence and get his legs caught and possibly break a leg struggling to get free. Have you ever had one get his leg caught in the fence ??
Man that is thinking outside of the box, Thanks for sharing>!
You know, I'm a professional fence installer, ......"I like it!" Be careful of the remnant metal rusted nails, etc. but overall I question status quo anything and this makes sense to me in some applications.
What size pallets are these
Nice use of pallets
@NewJura How would one tell a difference?
Seattle gets closer to 40 inches like 38+ in rain per year
Old Steel Bedsprings make a decent gate.
@smilewait4flash look on the 2x4 material for a stamp it will have either MB or HT.
Don't pallets have toxic chemicals in them?
How did it work out?
I tried using pallets to hold my Guinea Hogs, but the ground must be absolutely level. Chasing Guinea Hogs all over the county is no fun.
That is such a good idea.
Hmmmm yano a fence like this would offer good shelter in exposed areas
Thank you!
Those wont hold the goats for long. I have raised goats for years and they can escape from just about anything.
@glockman1727ak47
As "NewJura" pointed out some pallets are treated with Methyl Bromide!
If it holds pigs in, it's good and solid.
EXCELLENT IDEA!!!! Thank You, Can You Give Me Instructions!!! PLease!
that would be an awesome idea!!!
Good idea.
I want to join this group
Genius idea!!!
really like those Honey Dew Mellions !!!! - - - - Key Man
sweet.
Of course, I understand we are forced to compromise at the present, on many things. The interesting question to me on that, is if people are secretly happy they are forced to compromise... but since what we are considering is sustainability, I think we will be forced to get this sorted out eventually.
Muito bom
great
The fence is awesome, but the guy on camera is being a tool. How many inches, I WANT A NUMER!!! Look, I'm moving your fence you're so proud of, it isn't so cool now is it? I'm futzing with it eeeeeeehhhhhh
nice
Of course a huge ogre of a guy can budge an old pallet fence. Just calm down and let the wise woman talk.
This would be helpful if they actually showed how to make it, rather than discussing the weather
You can't figure it out? It seems very self explanatory.
Oh wouldn't you just LOVE to have something like this next to your place when you worked your azz off to make YOUR place look nice.
no but I guarantee they are coated in harsh chemicals from moving hundreds of different loads
fences are for farmers philandering with the future
cheap yeah but it's so ugly it's soul-destroying. Goats chew and use horns like can openers, they get stuck in these and get hurt, the wood isn't good for ground contact and they rot, and the wood splits easily. That was my experience with my goats, and this is a common practice when one hasn't planned for one's fencing needs and is using pallets and baler twine. Poor goat really would like to see out, for that matter.
ugly? why? They had this fence up for 4 years and did not mention having problems with it. I think it looks okay. Not standard, but okay.