Brush Chipping

We had trees cleared in preparation of new fencing along a portion of our property. Some of the fencing is along the county road, some between us and the neighbors, some along the creek, and some within our property. The woods are so dense in some parts that it would have been impossible to fence without the help of some heavy equipment.

So we hired the work to be done by someone who had the expertise and equipment. Once the path is clear, the Brothers will put up the fencing.

The equipment was a type of Bobcat with some scary looking attachments on the front. The attachments were a mulching head and hydro ax. The process was called "brush chipping," clearing the brush and producing wood chips. The front could be lifted while the blades were spinning, which shredded anything in its path. All the debris was thrown out in front. The operator was well protected in the cab behind caging.

We had to lock up the dogs while they were working because we didn't want them following or getting hit by the debris.

They also cleared some of the wooded area behind the chicken coop, and we had to lock up the chickens for awhile. 

It took almost 20 hours over three days to get it done. The paths are still very rough with lots of large debris that will need to be cleared at some point. We also need to add 4-5 culverts along the fence line.