HELP!! What should we do next on our OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD? 

Y'all crack me up (in a good way)😂! Whoa, talk about strategic planning! As a Texan, we would solve the cow problem by making steaks out of those mooing T-bones 😂! Seriously, A) solve power needs 1st for sustainability B) Install an electric (solar/battery) livestock fence just around the area you want to keep the cows out of (saves $ and time). C) Fresh chicken eggs are the best! D) GreenHouse winter wonderland of fresh veggies! The deck steps adds a really nice touch too!

I feel like you need the fence first because you don't want to build the solar shed and have the cows mess with that too. At least enough fence to protect your current living areas.

I'd recommend a fence, but to fence 6 acres, that's a lot of fencing. You could opt for a temporary fence for where you're living and planting. It would buy you time and reduce your cow headache instantly. There are a lot of less expensive ways to go than a permanent fence. Here's just one site with ideas (not that you haven't already done a ton of research). homedecraft.website/2019/04/24/20-inexpensive-temporary-fencing-ideas-for-your-home/ The advantage to a temporary fence is that you could then take on some of the lower priority things that would add to your quality of life, like the greenhouse/chicken coop. Best of luck to whatever you choose.

Put up a portable electric fence. Cost will be nominal compared to a permanent structure. It will keep the cows out once they test it the first time. Research rotational grazing for cattle & think of yours as reverse grazing. Good luck

Look up cattle fence, & solar fence charger.

Ok watching this after I have watched all of the full builds, when Ashley said the chicken garden would be fast and easy!!! ROFL!!!

Chicken cope Ashley “we could get it done in a couple of weeks’ one year later day 120 chicken cope video damn you guys rock. Thank you for your videos

Open season on the blasted cows, your area is open range a prob so fence them out. Chickens are a great idea but preadators LUV chicken you will need a secure area for those guys. The rewards are worth the effort

Fence,small one for home buildings compost bin ,use the trespassing cow dung, chicken house , eggs....bathroom

No question about it. Fence in the property. Anything you build will just be in danger of being destroyed by the cows. Get a t post pounder and get going! 💪

Compost bin first. Easy project and you'll benefit from having a way to build the soil. Smaller, must-have, fence section next (but important that the smaller fence layout fits into the larger fence plan). Chicken coop/greenhouse next. Then solar shed/office, but perhaps incorporate the bathroom into that building. As for the cows, collect their manure to add to your composting bin and garden soil. Might as well benefit from their free-ranging on your range. Just my 2 cents...OK, my buck-fifty. Enjoying the channel.

Ur so funny! I think I’d do the fence. Determine a long range goal for it! As in draw it out. Then determine what part of it can you do to keep the cows out. A fence around ur garden might keep out more than cows, so that’s what I’d aim for first. Plus, working in hear might be easier than trying to dig post holes in the frozen ground.

I would love to see a coop/greenhouse, but I really think a fence should go up first. Love your videos!!!

Fence first, protect your family and plants and trudging through your stuff. Solar next. Your steps for the deck look great. Love your adorable smiley family! You guys are an inspiration for a lot of us our here in DIY land. Keep up the good work💖

Sounds like the fence should be first. And the solar shed should go up before winter. Can’t wait to see the chicken and green house!

Hi, my wife and I love seeing your progress and think you and your family are great! I agree with the Texan, 12v solar powered live stock fence around your living work zone only, this is very easy to install and move and expand as needed. Also the power shed/office seems will allow for better resources for the next projects. Will be fun to see what you all decide :-) Stay strong, your dream is awesome for your family. I did projects around house on Father’s Day too!

Fencing is priority! Greenhouse and chickens will suffer from cattle curiosity. Build solar shed while you have good weather. Once your solar shed is built it will give you a better idea as to where the solar equipment install will benefit you for visualization and repairs. Will it also house a larger hot water heater? I would separate chickens from greenhouse. Chickens will eat your seeds. Anyway good luck. I do enjoy your videos.

I like Adam G's list starting with the solar power, then a solar electric fence. But if you're thinking about a fence to keep unwanted visitors out, then the fence might be best first. And I'm sure you'd all love an extra bathroom when time and budget permit. Maybe the chicken coop/greenhouse in the spring?

Fence in 1 acre of the land where the trailer is for now because of the cows and add more fencing later. Enclosed the deck/porch area so you can have a place to eat and have a family room.

It's truly amazing how far you all came.. Chicken Coop Garden is now all most finished and it's looking so good!!! 🐔💪🌵🍅🧅

Fence the acre or so around everything first. Metal T posts and barbed wire are reusable. Plan it right and you may only need to reuse 2 sides of the fence when you expand. Rent or borrow a gas or diesel air compressor (or a skid loader with the post driver attachment) to drive the posts, you'll be thankful you did. (try and drive a dozen posts by hand in the AZ heat...). Solar electric fences work great! Best Wishes!

I vote for a electric cow fence (mentioned below) around your immediate living area + maybe that fence will help to keep out other critters that like to eat chickens.

Fence first, definitely!

I would say fence first. You need to keep the cows out so they don't damage everything you already have and the things you will be adding. Would something like predator fencing that is temporary and moveable work? If it would be cheaper than actual fencing and keep cows out it would be a nice alternative and give you time to figure out exactly how much of your property you want to permanently fence in. Plus you can do wait for cooler weather to do it.

Fence first!!! Outhouse!!!! But the solar shed sounds like an important add too, an office space would be 👌🏼

The fence makes the most sense. The cows seem like your immediate problem. Good luck !

Haven't moved onto My 20 yet, but we did Camp out there 3 Days and second Day we had the same, Cows early in the AM, so that would be one Priority for Me, can't afford Fencing on all 20 Acres, so I came up with Fencing just 5 Acres where I plan on building Our House, next I plan on building a Septic that I can hook up the RV directly, already have My Solar Set-up, not on the Property yet, but soon after I move the RV.. It's tough sometimes making the decisions in order, sometimes You just have to go with the Flow.. 😉

I think it depends what type of fence you want and it should be your priority since you don't wan't your work bothered by wildlife and also hopefully the wildlife doesn't get into something dangerous. I think the fence should be in the area where you plan on building so you should try to plan it out even as a bubble diagram to get an idea of locations. The solar would be second I think so you have especially if you have your office in it and other addons just cause that allows more space in your Airstream both because it's one less person in it when you work and more space for food (more food is always good). The rest of the stuff I think shouldn't be a priority mostly cause they don't seem to me like a priority (mostly the coop). But that's just what I think and I don't know all the little details so yea :)

i would go with the solar, because everything else will be built so much easyer with enough electricity. then the small fence

Sounds like the next project should be a good size fence, 6 ft tall and at least enough to keep everything inn, and an outhouse.

I think fence first, then all others can follow when outside work is easier.

I would do the one that is the most valuable. Maybe you can do a smaller fence around your house for now and do the solar shed. I like the green house idea too. Right now it is so hot so green house is not as useful now and could be built when it gets cooler.

You have to build the fence at least around the home for your protection against not just cows but predators. You will not keep chickens with wild dogs and coyotes. You will need electric fences and set them up with your power.

🙋🏽‍♀️a fence.

🙋🏽‍♂️chicken coop/greenhouse

None of them sound fun to do in the heat, but it sounds like fence is most important. You could also do the solar shed to get the office space, but not actually get the expensive solar stuff until you need it for winter

I would do the fence first. It must be a Huge worry everyday. And it's not only the cows, but the deer too. That's my vote but today is 8-5-22 so I can't remember what you all did and in what order. But it was all done right and looks great. See you on the next one, from Central Oklahoma

Well .. scones .. sconns ..or scoones .. this is an interesting puzzle .. burrt as far as these pesky coows .. into the freezzer ..or fence ..😁pip pips and carryon pilgrims

.....solar...then a little fence

Wow.....I would say the fence first, then the bath house 🏠 Your property is taking shape. Love the walkways the kids made with rock. Awesome 😉

Fence first.

The pad for your camper?? So you could get it moved!!

Excellent, how much rain over there yearly?

Maybe put up a livestock fence first...and then install a swimming pool! (Just kidding) Enjoy your videos and admire your positivity.

I think a fence to keep cows out... sounds like real problem. You can fence just your agricultural zones. 😊

If you do the greenhouse/coop first there's a good chance the cattle would wreak havoc with it. (Assuming you can get to solar in next couple of months). Maybe using your road and 1-2 acre perimeter you could built a fenced enclosure (described below by Adam) with completion of the 6 acres at a later time if you still feel you need that much area fenced. Then you can live your life while doing the solar job, coop, etc.

Make water cachment on all roofs

A fence is an offence. -the cows

Fence just a portion of the property before you get chickens.Just my two cents worth!

Fence! Don't want to build anything else they can mess up. then solar shed.

Portable electric fence with solar charger.

Solar shed because it seems more important than the rest. Plus extra room in that office.

I see the 99 is nine nine message 😁

Fence out those critters!

Even it doesn't sound very exciting, I would go with the fence first, otherwise you risk the cows damaging all your hard work and investments. A battery/solar electric fence shouldn't be very expensive. I used them for years in my home country Argentina, and if the battery is always charged, the animals will respect the fence 100%.

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A great local to you called homesteadonomics(sp)? he built a great chicken coop

ELECTRIC FENCE NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!

Do you have corn rows ?

Well more important is how to find a way to catch every drop of rainwater, watch two good ones I always love their idea so I hope u shall watch utube. Homesteadomoica and the other one is Handeeman

Awesome suggestions from everyone! Don't you love the community? so smart. There's no law that says you have to work on one at a time~~I would start on the solar shed thingy bc that's a big one and you can't get that done overnight. There will be lulls during which time you can get the electric fence up (solar powered independent of the rest of the systems) and get a doggie or two, duh! They'll run those cattle off. And yeah, steaks sound good but i don't want to hear about y'all on the news getting in trouble for cattle rustling. 😁

I would fence first, get those cows out!!

sir, you need dog first to driveway cattle

This is old!! You have already many of these things!! I’m late to the party🤔