Have put in several Ritchies. Wish I could get away with shallow lines, but here in ND, they have to be over 6ft deep to ensure being below frost line. Also I don't put 90 degree elbows in, quit that years ago, and use 45's, have never regretted it, plus if I have have to winterize those lines, I know I can blow them out and no water will every sit in a 90 degree elbow and break a line. Using no rocks for backfill is ALWAYS a great idea, would never bury rocks in a new trench, too much risk of puncture in the line, especially that lighter PEX line like you used. I also always use the heavy black plastic, it has about 1/4" thick sidewall, pretty hefty and have have never had it break. Also everyone if you are interested COBETT waterer's are great too, and really easy to install, just need a backhoe, and hook up water. Good job.
Just a little bit of rock in your ground wow! We are in glacial moraine here in West Branch, MI which is sand, clay, and round stone. The rocks are mostly small to softball sized but we can get some big ones that you need an excavator to move.
Yes! That was definitely the worst part of this project. Well pretty much every project that is the worst part lol. Thanks for watching! I checked out your channel. Good stuff! I subscribed!
Wow, that's a lot of rocks! I bet it feels good to have that done - it looks great. I'd be tempted to directly attach the romex to the device spare slot as long as it was branched off of a GFCI breaker so that I could turn it off and on remotely.
It’s does feel great. Thank you. This was a doozy! Yes everything in the barn yard now can be killed by tripping the GFCI. I think that’s what you meant? Thanks for the comment.
@@dexterranch it’ll stop water that’s been exposed to your animals from flowing back into your pipes and into your home. A good way to prevent cross contamination and avoid illness
I always envy people that don't have to put water lines four feet deep like we do here in southern Iowa. But the envy goes out the window when I realize I can usually dig all day without hitting hardly any rocks of any size. I guess we all have our cross to bare. ;o) I know it's none of my business, people always say that just before they stick their nose in your business, but shouldn't you have put the wire in plastic conduit before you buried it to protect it from damage? One suggestion, for what it's worth, if you would put a border of logs or something out around the gravel, level with the concrete, it will keep the cattle from ruining your gravel pad. Good day friend.
Hi Steve! Yes the rock was horrible. I hit 36” most places in the trench, but the house waterline is only 22, and that’s what most people around here shoot for. So that part is nice lol. This was a UF type wire. It is intended to be direct bury. I don’t have the experience to say that it holds up to intended purpose, but that’s what’s it’s for. It’s has a pvc jacket around the wire. That was another reason I decided I didn’t want any rock. Only time will tell. I like the suggestion about the logs. I was thinking about what I could do there. Thank you!
It definitely comes with it’s fair share of challenges. But this is where I landed so I guess I have to find a way to deal with it lol. Thanks for watching.
Hey, commenting only because you say you like feedback. I'm a new cattle owner, but been researching for about ten years first, so you can take what I say or leave it. Excellent move to cull your bad udders. Your bull is gorgeous. Were you not able to get info on udder conformation in his background? Seems like the kind of thing you would pay for with registration. Maybe still possible to research the udders in his background. It's a responsible decision to steer your calf that comes from bad udders. That said, I don't think you should have taken your culls to sale barn. I was not surprised by the ridiculously low price you got for them. Grass fed beef brings premium price right now. I know because I pay it as a consumer. It's worth it to me, knowing that the Omega 3 and CLA is so much higher than grain fed. In future, please process your grassfed culls, rather than giving them away at sale barn. Someone else got some premium eating at your expense. If this was about attachment, then ignore what I say, please. In that case, money is no object.
Hi Laura! I agree with everything you said. I have seen pictures of the bulls mother and her udder was acceptable. His fathers dam was even better so I was comfortable. It would have been nice to be able to see his dam in real life, but sometimes they are just not on the farm anymore. Udder conformation is not something that is tracked through registration though. That’s why I made those videos. Maybe people will see it and make the responsible choice. It is possible to have a whole herd of horrible udders and still all be registered. As far as the cull cows it was really just about moving her off of the farm. It would have been very difficult to sell her at her age. She would only be good for ground beef at that age. It’s also not a good look for your farm. When I made the decision to send her calf with her it was really just sympathy for the fact of them being separated from each other. That sounds silly I know. Once the cow moves on to a new calf the bond is kinda broken, but they were still in love lol. You are right though. Nowhere through that process did I think any of that was good business decisions. Thanks for the input and thanks for watching!
I think every problem like this is vitamin and mineral related. I have been looking into giving free choice minerals in powered form. I'm researching to fine every mineral a cow could need and providing each mineral individually so they can choose what they need. I think it will save money in the long run with them separate. so their not eating minerals their don't need trying to get to the ones they do need. The cost in the begining is going to be higher but once all their needs are met they will only be eating very little and you want need those tubs anymore. It's what I have been thinking about for mine in the future🙂
That’s an interesting idea. I have seen some mineral feeders with a lot of different color powders in them. That must be what they are doing. The tubs I feed are not to provide mineral. They are urea based protein tubs. I currently feed mineral in powder form free choice but it’s just a mix of a bunch of different minerals all together. Never thought about separating it. Thank you!
Have put in several Ritchies. Wish I could get away with shallow lines, but here in ND, they have to be over 6ft deep to ensure being below frost line. Also I don't put 90 degree elbows in, quit that years ago, and use 45's, have never regretted it, plus if I have have to winterize those lines, I know I can blow them out and no water will every sit in a 90 degree elbow and break a line. Using no rocks for backfill is ALWAYS a great idea, would never bury rocks in a new trench, too much risk of puncture in the line, especially that lighter PEX line like you used. I also always use the heavy black plastic, it has about 1/4" thick sidewall, pretty hefty and have have never had it break.
Also everyone if you are interested COBETT waterer's are great too, and really easy to install, just need a backhoe, and hook up water.
Good job.
That was a serious amount of work to take on yourself, well done. Hope the cattle appreciate it 😜
It was a very big project, and I’m glad it’s done lol. As for the cattle appreciating it. I don’t know about that lol. Thanks for watching.
You’ve convinced me to look into hiring someone to install the 4 that I just purchased 😂😂
Wow that was a big project. Good job.
It was. Glad it’s done. Thank you!
Just a little bit of rock in your ground wow! We are in glacial moraine here in West Branch, MI which is sand, clay, and round stone. The rocks are mostly small to softball sized but we can get some big ones that you need an excavator to move.
Yes! That was definitely the worst part of this project. Well pretty much every project that is the worst part lol. Thanks for watching! I checked out your channel. Good stuff! I subscribed!
@@dexterranch thanks we appreciate it and rock on! 🤘
Wow, that's a lot of rocks! I bet it feels good to have that done - it looks great. I'd be tempted to directly attach the romex to the device spare slot as long as it was branched off of a GFCI breaker so that I could turn it off and on remotely.
It’s does feel great. Thank you. This was a doozy! Yes everything in the barn yard now can be killed by tripping the GFCI. I think that’s what you meant? Thanks for the comment.
I have about 5 of those they are a lifesaver
Last year I had a couple rough weeks when it got really cold with freezing. Hopefully this solves that problem. Thanks for the comment Frank!
@@dexterranch they don't freeze as long as they have power.
That’s good to know. Thanks Frank!
Nice job I'm super jealous I bet those were nice and spendy
The project definitely added up. Hopefully I get my money’s worth lol. Hope all’s well Shaun!
You should have a back flow preventer if its tied into you house water source, got to be safe for your family
Hi Jim. What does a back flow preventer do? Is it something that can be installed at the waterer? Thanks for the suggestion!
@@dexterranch it’ll stop water that’s been exposed to your animals from flowing back into your pipes and into your home. A good way to prevent cross contamination and avoid illness
I will definitely look into. Thanks again!
I always envy people that don't have to put water lines four feet deep like we do here in southern Iowa. But the envy goes out the window when I realize I can usually dig all day without hitting hardly any rocks of any size. I guess we all have our cross to bare. ;o) I know it's none of my business, people always say that just before they stick their nose in your business, but shouldn't you have put the wire in plastic conduit before you buried it to protect it from damage? One suggestion, for what it's worth, if you would put a border of logs or something out around the gravel, level with the concrete, it will keep the cattle from ruining your gravel pad. Good day friend.
Hi Steve! Yes the rock was horrible. I hit 36” most places in the trench, but the house waterline is only 22, and that’s what most people around here shoot for. So that part is nice lol. This was a UF type wire. It is intended to be direct bury. I don’t have the experience to say that it holds up to intended purpose, but that’s what’s it’s for. It’s has a pvc jacket around the wire. That was another reason I decided I didn’t want any rock. Only time will tell. I like the suggestion about the logs. I was thinking about what I could do there. Thank you!
Cool, I’ve always wondered how those systems worked.
Thanks for watching!
That is crazy how rocky it is there. Look like good construction rocks though.
It definitely comes with it’s fair share of challenges. But this is where I landed so I guess I have to find a way to deal with it lol. Thanks for watching.
Hey, commenting only because you say you like feedback. I'm a new cattle owner, but been researching for about ten years first, so you can take what I say or leave it. Excellent move to cull your bad udders. Your bull is gorgeous. Were you not able to get info on udder conformation in his background? Seems like the kind of thing you would pay for with registration. Maybe still possible to research the udders in his background. It's a responsible decision to steer your calf that comes from bad udders. That said, I don't think you should have taken your culls to sale barn. I was not surprised by the ridiculously low price you got for them. Grass fed beef brings premium price right now. I know because I pay it as a consumer. It's worth it to me, knowing that the Omega 3 and CLA is so much higher than grain fed. In future, please process your grassfed culls, rather than giving them away at sale barn. Someone else got some premium eating at your expense. If this was about attachment, then ignore what I say, please. In that case, money is no object.
Hi Laura! I agree with everything you said. I have seen pictures of the bulls mother and her udder was acceptable. His fathers dam was even better so I was comfortable. It would have been nice to be able to see his dam in real life, but sometimes they are just not on the farm anymore. Udder conformation is not something that is tracked through registration though. That’s why I made those videos. Maybe people will see it and make the responsible choice. It is possible to have a whole herd of horrible udders and still all be registered. As far as the cull cows it was really just about moving her off of the farm. It would have been very difficult to sell her at her age. She would only be good for ground beef at that age. It’s also not a good look for your farm. When I made the decision to send her calf with her it was really just sympathy for the fact of them being separated from each other. That sounds silly I know. Once the cow moves on to a new calf the bond is kinda broken, but they were still in love lol. You are right though. Nowhere through that process did I think any of that was good business decisions. Thanks for the input and thanks for watching!
Do you have to do a plug and receptacle? Why not hardline it in?
I think every problem like this is vitamin and mineral related. I have been looking into giving free choice minerals in powered form. I'm researching to fine every mineral a cow could need and providing each mineral individually so they can choose what they need. I think it will save money in the long run with them separate. so their not eating minerals their don't need trying to get to the ones they do need. The cost in the begining is going to be higher but once all their needs are met they will only be eating very little and you want need those tubs anymore. It's what I have been thinking about for mine in the future🙂
That’s an interesting idea. I have seen some mineral feeders with a lot of different color powders in them. That must be what they are doing. The tubs I feed are not to provide mineral. They are urea based protein tubs. I currently feed mineral in powder form free choice but it’s just a mix of a bunch of different minerals all together. Never thought about separating it. Thank you!
Hows the waterer holding up to the sun and UV radiation?
Do you give molasses tubs in the winter and if so what percentage protein? Thanks I enjoy your channel.
Hi Bob. Thank you! I have in past years. I don’t like the cost, and would like to find a replacement. The ones I buy are 24%. Take care!
For that kind of money they should put a plug on it
I’m not following you. A plug?