We got more concrete poured during the week so it's time for a tour of the new yard that's slowly emerging. There's a lot done but there's a lot more to do.
Things are starting to take shape there Kieran,looking forward to seeing the further developments take shape, best of luck with all,fair play to you boy!
A lot work going on,great to see progress, thanks for sharing, most barriers you buy standard size,with adjustable bracket s to make up the distance, a mag drill you'd bolt them on in no time,and forget your baling twine😅
Makes sense to put on the bit of an extension to house the tank and wash system and electrical stuff it’s a lot easier to do the job up to the spec that is now required. Make sure you get steel purlins to hold the roof as they will make you put in a ceiling if you use timber and it works out a good bit more expensive because it has to be powerhouse able. Also leave the door big enough to get in and out milk tanks they are the most common item to be changed on a dairy operation we have had six different bulk tanks over the last forty years and only two parlours ( started with a 180 gallon tank and now have an eleven thousand litres one ) actually that is probably going to have to be changed for a bigger one in the next year or two. When I bought the 180 gallon tank I thought I would never fill it and if you had told me that I would have a tank that held the guts of 2500 gallons and it was a bit small in forty years time I would have probably laughed at you but this spring we had to press an old mobile tank we have into service for a couple of weeks and it’s not ideal also it was a horrible spring so if we were to get a good spring we might be looking at either every day collecting for a month or so or another big expense. Your heifers are looking well and we have found over the years that heifers rarely kick or sprock anymore, just finished calving 25 heifers for the autumn and not one of them has kicked a machine off yet. By the way meal bins can take a while to come after you order them so you might need to think about that sooner rather than later ( yes you will have to get a meal bin even if you don’t put in in parlour feeders straight away but I would advise you to take the plunge and put it in from the start keeps cows happy and it’s the cheapest way to feed them as you can give the better ones that bit more and the other ones a bit less so if you’re feeding at the barrier you have to give them all what the best ones need or your best cows will get thin and won’t go back in calf) I just keep thinking 🤨 drafting pen? Finally leave the gate on the field side of the parlour that it opens in such a way that you can get a cow into the parlour without her getting near the slats, you will have the odd one that is a bit shaky on the legs after calving and the last thing you need is for her to do the splits on the slats! I know it’s easy to spend another man’s money but don’t make a cod of it for the sake of a few quid, as they say, penny wise pound foolish, regards from Wicklow just curious how many do you think you will be milking in the spring?
Well done kieran.coming along nicely.be a fine job when it's finished.look Kieran do what U have to do for a year or so.get into the swing of things.rome wasn't built in a day.all the best with the rest
I would advise to leave as much room as possible for the dairy room. Not nice having to work with chemical and hot water in cramped quarters when it's so important to milk quality.
You'll have a grand set up when you're finished, fair play to you. Best of luck with it all and that you'll enjoy working it . Keep safe.
Things are starting to take shape there Kieran,looking forward to seeing the further developments take shape, best of luck with all,fair play to you boy!
Fair play Kieran. It’s coming together nicely. Bit by bit you’ll get there. Rome wasn’t build in a day. Best of luck with everything.
Kieran, kudos to you for all the hard work you have done thus far. Looks good! Keep it up!!
You have gotten a lot done. It is a major project. Wishing you much success 😊👍👍
Great video look forward to seeing the next steps! Hope it goes to plan for you!
You seem to have a good handle on growing grass which is key
Good luck Kieran
You’re are great to take all that on your head way farming is going 👍
Your well on your way big man, great job. Everything looks great. Keep the videos coming 👌
I hope it all works out for you, keep us all updated 💪
Best of luck with it all 👏
Slowly but surely getting there
You are getting there Kieran, good luck 👍
Nice to see you keep the great videos going keep up the good work
Super stuff, best of luck with the new enterprise exciting times
Heifers look superb
The very best of luck Kieran, looks like a great job
Good to see things taken shape
Well done great progress
A lot work going on,great to see progress, thanks for sharing, most barriers you buy standard size,with adjustable bracket s to make up the distance, a mag drill you'd bolt them on in no time,and forget your baling twine😅
It's all coming together nicely
Makes sense to put on the bit of an extension to house the tank and wash system and electrical stuff it’s a lot easier to do the job up to the spec that is now required. Make sure you get steel purlins to hold the roof as they will make you put in a ceiling if you use timber and it works out a good bit more expensive because it has to be powerhouse able. Also leave the door big enough to get in and out milk tanks they are the most common item to be changed on a dairy operation we have had six different bulk tanks over the last forty years and only two parlours ( started with a 180 gallon tank and now have an eleven thousand litres one ) actually that is probably going to have to be changed for a bigger one in the next year or two. When I bought the 180 gallon tank I thought I would never fill it and if you had told me that I would have a tank that held the guts of 2500 gallons and it was a bit small in forty years time I would have probably laughed at you but this spring we had to press an old mobile tank we have into service for a couple of weeks and it’s not ideal also it was a horrible spring so if we were to get a good spring we might be looking at either every day collecting for a month or so or another big expense. Your heifers are looking well and we have found over the years that heifers rarely kick or sprock anymore, just finished calving 25 heifers for the autumn and not one of them has kicked a machine off yet. By the way meal bins can take a while to come after you order them so you might need to think about that sooner rather than later ( yes you will have to get a meal bin even if you don’t put in in parlour feeders straight away but I would advise you to take the plunge and put it in from the start keeps cows happy and it’s the cheapest way to feed them as you can give the better ones that bit more and the other ones a bit less so if you’re feeding at the barrier you have to give them all what the best ones need or your best cows will get thin and won’t go back in calf) I just keep thinking 🤨 drafting pen? Finally leave the gate on the field side of the parlour that it opens in such a way that you can get a cow into the parlour without her getting near the slats, you will have the odd one that is a bit shaky on the legs after calving and the last thing you need is for her to do the splits on the slats! I know it’s easy to spend another man’s money but don’t make a cod of it for the sake of a few quid, as they say, penny wise pound foolish, regards from Wicklow just curious how many do you think you will be milking in the spring?
Thanks for that. I’ve copied-and-pasted your comment into a notebook I keep online 👍
Well done kieran.coming along nicely.be a fine job when it's finished.look Kieran do what U have to do for a year or so.get into the swing of things.rome wasn't built in a day.all the best with the rest
Well done your flying
Great progress. Thanks for the video
Your getting on great hope it all goes well
Well done Kieran super work
Keep posting Kieran you have 27.4k subs people like the channel keep her lit
Well done .coming together
Excellent 👌👌
Well done ,can see now what your plan is ,be a great job when be up and running,when your heifers due to calve
Due to calf from 30-Jan
I would advise to leave as much room as possible for the dairy room. Not nice having to work with chemical and hot water in cramped quarters when it's so important to milk quality.
Would u not collect the rain water off roof for wash down pump for palour
I will eventually but have to prioritise what I need to get up and running first
Looking good
How many cows are you going to be milking?
32 or 40 in 2025 and the plan is 60-ish in 2026
Topless cubicles?
No the cubicles are in the sheds beside where the parlour’s going
Great progress 👍