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Chapter 77 Construction Commences: Zone Fences and Water Tanks Completed

Mike gave the order.

临时工分成三组,分别负责1-2号、3-4号、5-6号牧区施工。

Each group consists of five people, equipped with shovels, picks, and concrete mixing tools.

The first group installed fencing in pastoral area No. 1.

Construction was carried out precisely according to the boundary line planned by Old Tom.

Two workers used pickaxes to dig a trench, which was 30 centimeters deep and 20 centimeters wide.

The other two workers put the fence posts into the ditch and adjusted their verticality.

The last worker mixed the concrete and poured it into the ditch to secure the fence posts.

Is the depth sufficient?

Mike crouched down to examine it.

The worker measured it with a tape measure.

"32 centimeters is enough."

Mike nodded.

"Pour the concrete completely, don't skimp on materials."

The second group is working in Pastoral Area No. 3, which is close to irrigation canals and has many underground pipelines.

Mike had marked the locations of the pipelines in advance.

The workers were extra careful when digging the trench, avoiding the pipelines and taking detours.

"Dig this section with your hands, don't use a pickaxe."

Mike pointed to the area near the pipeline.

The workers squatted down and slowly dug with small shovels, taking half an hour to finish digging the trench.

Although it was a bit slow, the pipeline wasn't damaged.

The third group is working in the No. 5 grazing area, where the pasture is sparse and the ground is hard.

The workers had to use pickaxes to break through the topsoil several times before they could dig it up; it was a difficult task.

"This soil is too hard."

The worker wiped his sweat.

Mike went over to take a look.

"We have to dig it up, no matter what. The fence posts must be buried 30 centimeters deep, otherwise they will collapse in a strong wind."

The workers continued digging, and it took them more than ten minutes to dig a hole.

Old Tom supervised the entire process on-site.

Holding a surveying book and a measuring tape, they checked the fence boundary section by section.

"This section is off by ten centimeters, shifted to the left."

Old Tom pointed to the ground.

The workers pulled out the fence posts, dug new holes, and adjusted their positions.

Su Chen followed behind, resolving any problems encountered during construction.

During construction in Pasture No. 2, Mike discovered small stones underground.

The pickaxe bounced violently when it hit the ground.

"Su Chen, there are rocks down there, we can't dig it out."

Su Chen squatted down and took a look.

A large rock edge was visible on the ground.

"Move around the rocks and move the fence post half a meter to the side."

Mike remarked the location, and the workers dug in a different spot, and sure enough, there were no more rocks.

Louis is using a soil testing device to test the soil in the construction area.

Fence construction will disturb the soil, so it is important to ensure that it does not affect the growth of pasture.

"The soil fertility is moderate, but the moisture content is low."

Louis recorded the data in his notebook.

"Watering is needed after construction to help the pasture recover."

Su Chen nodded.

"After the construction is completed, water it with the spiritual spring water."

With more than half of the fencing in place, the outlines of the six major pastoral areas are clearly visible.

Looking down from the top of the ranch.

A series of silver fence lines divide the grassland into six neat sections.

The overall structure has been completely transformed.

During the break, Old Tom gathered the construction team together and explained the significance of rotational grazing.

"What you're doing isn't just ordinary fencing work; you're helping this grassland stay alive."

Old Tom pointed to the meadow.

"Overgrazing will ruin it in two years, but rotational grazing can keep it green forever."

The workers listened attentively and worked even more meticulously.

Construction has resumed, and the installation of automatic drinking fountains has begun.

Each group of workers is responsible for two pasture areas and moves the water troughs to the designated locations.

The water trough in pastoral area No. 1 is placed on the east side of the livestock shed, near the fence gate.

The workers built a base with concrete.

Use a spirit level to ensure the water trough is placed horizontally.

"Make sure the base is dry before putting it in the water dispenser, otherwise it will be crooked," Mike instructed.

The water trough in Pasture No. 2 is placed next to the spiritual spring, in a conspicuous location.

The workers connected the water pipes to the Lingquan pipeline.

The valve was opened for testing, and the water flow was stable with no leakage.

The drinking troughs for pastoral areas 3 through 6 were installed sequentially.

Each one is placed in the center of the pasture to reduce the walking distance of the cattle.

The veterinarian inspected the hygiene of the water trough installation and instructed the workers to perform preliminary disinfection.

He used food-grade disinfectant to wipe the inside of the water tank.

Rinse twice to ensure no residue remains.

"The water that cattle drink directly must meet hygiene standards."

"Disinfect once a week from now on, using the same disinfectant."

Lingfeng monitors the construction from high altitude.

Upon discovering a section of the fence leaning, they promptly relayed the signal to Su Chen.

The image Ling Feng had sent back flashed through Su Chen's mind.

On the west side of Pasture Area No. 5, a section of the fence is noticeably crooked.

Su Chen and Mike arrived at the scene.

Workers are attaching steel wires to the fence posts.

The fence posts were not buried deep enough, and the concrete was not poured completely, so it tilted when the wind blew.

"Redo this part."

Mike looked unwell.

"Dig to a depth of 35 centimeters, pour concrete to fill the hole, and hang steel wire after it dries."

The workers dug the pit again, this time being more careful.

Black Fang led the wolf pack on patrol around the perimeter of the construction area.

A fox tries to approach the supply storage area.

Black Fang charged forward and growled a few times, and the fox turned and ran away.

Dazhuang was assigned to work near the mine site, and Su Chen wouldn't let him enter the construction area.

This guy is strong.

A few stomps are enough to knock the newly buried fence posts askew.

By 3 p.m., the fencing for the six major pastoral areas had been completed.

The workers inspected each section of the fence, conducted pull tests, and confirmed that its sturdiness met the standards.

All six automatic drinking fountains have been installed and are now operational.

Su Chen tested them one by one.

The water flow is stable, the thermostat is functioning normally, and there is no leakage.

Temporary workers began erecting pasture monitoring signs.

A sign is placed at the entrance to each pastoral area, in a prominent location.

The workers dug a hole with shovels, buried the monitoring sign in it, and then tamped the soil down.

Old Tom took a marker and wrote preliminary information by hand on the monitoring sign:

Pasture area number, planned grazing time, and grazing rest period.

Su Chen inspected the construction progress in each pastoral area.

The fence is straight, the water trough is level, and the monitoring sign is conspicuous.

Mike followed behind and watched it as well.

"Su Chen, the construction is complete and there are no quality issues."

"The construction was completed half a day ahead of schedule."

Su Chen settled the construction costs.

Six thousand, plus an extra two hundred in bonus.

"You did a good job; the bonus is a token of your appreciation."

Mike took the money and smiled.

"Call me again if you need any work next time."

Temporary workers clean up construction debris.

Waste concrete blocks, packaging bags, and waste materials.

All of them were loaded onto trucks and transported out of the ranch.

The grassland has been restored to its former cleanliness.

Only the rows of silver fence lines indicate that construction had just taken place here.

Anderson saw the construction was complete from afar and rode over on horseback.

He dismounted, stood by the fence, looked around, and exclaimed in amazement.

"Su Chen, your ranch has changed so much."

"The six pastoral areas have straight fences and neat water troughs, just like in the painting."

Su Chen smiled.

"Come over tomorrow, and I'll explain in detail how to do it."

Anderson nodded and rode away.

Su Chen stood in the center of the ranch, looking at the six major pastoral areas.

The fence has been laid, the water trough has been installed, and the monitoring sign has been erected.

All the hardware facilities have been completed, and all that's left is for the cattle to move in.

But cattle are used to free-range grazing, and they will definitely not adapt well to being suddenly divided into sections for grazing; they will need to be trained.

Su Chen turned and walked towards the main house.

Starting tomorrow, we will train the cattle to graze in designated areas.

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