So one problem that has been a constant occurrence (which I've noted before) is cow activity in and around the camp site and garage. When the trailer was here before, there was a fence up around the living site. But with the removal of the old abode, the fence came down with it. The farmer up the road decided that he would build us an electric fence to keep the cows out. It's not only for us, but as construction starts (which should be very soon) the cows would need to be sequestered away from the construction area.
The construction of the fence did not take long as it only took a few metal posts at the corners, but the rest of the lines were supported by plastic stakes (thank God!). The lines were run and attached to the posts and it was not long before we had fifteen volts pulsing through the perimeter.
All of this is well and good, because we are humans and speak the same language. I cannot say the same for the cows. Now the older mamas knew better than to come close to that ticking fence but the new calves had no idea. I sincerely apologize for not having video for this one, but below you'll see some pictures of the calves "learning" what an electric fence is... (They're a little fuzzy... the pictures, that is)
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| The calf approaches |
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| The calf gets so close... |
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| The calf learns! |
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