A Tour of the New Barn!
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- Welcome to the tour of our new heifer and dry cow barn! It was built during the summer of 2020! It is a huge upgrade compared to the old barn that stood in its place! My father talks about his doors, windows, gates, pens and more! He goes in depth of why he built or set up things the way he did! I hope you all enjoy the video! Thank you for watching!
I chuckled through this entire video. George at his finest.
You can see your father is a hard worker and loves his life and farm , his hands show his dedication.🇬🇧🏴
His dedication to his work/lifestyle is something to be proud of! Thanks James!
My father in-law was always thinking like your dad. Pure genius. Some of the best architects and engineers are on the farms. Very well done Mr. Gierok.
Thank you Kevin!
This isn't just a barn, it is a work of beauty too! I love the extensive use of Oak, the attention to detail, and the way ye used the old wheels to make the railings surrounding the yard. Truly a project ye can all be justifiably proud of.
Thank you so much for the nice comment we really appreciate it!
My grandfather stopped milking in the early 70s but he loved Holsteins so much he kept raising the as beef cattle!
Nothing wrong with that, It is sure nice to have cattle around!
I found your channel because your channel it was one of the few channels that had any information on harvesting corn on less than a ginormous scale, But now that I see your whole operation your farm is amazing I love everything about this channel and what you’ve been doing.
We really appreciate you watching! Bigger isn't always better! There is still a place for small family farms!
@@GierokFarms I love your scale. Very similar to mine although we are beef cattle. This barn is a work of art. Lots of ideas presented in this video. Similarly I spent 2 months planning my beef cattle working facility under a roof. I would visualize working and walking every direction in it and it turned out pretty darn good.
That barn is impressive, if your Dad quits farming he could start a dairy barn design and construction company, great job
Thank you!
Your dad put a lot of thought into designing that barn and reusing things from around the farm. He is really good at explaining everything too!
Thank You, it sure is a barn to be proud of!
Wow, that building has your father spirit locked into it's design. A nice way to write your family history. This building is build to last and well thought. Enjoy the fruit of hard labor. Congrats
Thank you Charles!
You guys did some serious thinking and planning prior to building. Great Video!
Thank you Rob!
You all did a fantastic job planning and building that barn. Beautiful!!!
My 10x30x30 barn, is made of mostly salvaged machinery crates at a cost of $2500 . It is used as a workshop and storing VW Vans . I grew up on a farm where I learned to become an engineer . The wood was stored for six years as the work began when I retired .
A lot of good thinking on the barn build, even that it may cost a bit more it pays for itself down the road.
Really like the barn. Gave me some good ideas.
Glad you got some ideas from it, thank you for watching!
What a beautiful well thought out barn
I just stumbled onto your channel. What a great find. Your dad thought of just about everything when he designed the barn. I was a mechanic and worked around farms. The farmers always took notes when you worked on a problem. I knew that they would never call me back again for the same problem, because they fixed themselves the next time. Most farmers are smart and very creative. Thanks for sharing your farm life.
Thank you!
Very well thought out! I really like the wheel fence and the picket fence!
Thank you Ron! They are very proud of their wheel fences!
That’s a nice simple cost effective barn for heifers and dry cows. Can’t wait for the other building tours. Your dad seems to be a natural on the camera. Merry Christmas
Thank you Mark, Merry Christmas!
Hook chains. Good idea 💡
Hello just subscribed your very smart nice build. Your cattle look great and seem to be calm around you. You must treat them very well. Look forward to watching more. Have a great day
That's a nice barn!!!!!!!
A great and well thought out barn!
Thanks James!
Really neat ideas on the gates , latches and hinges! Thanks for the tour and especially the explaination. Very nice barn.
No problem, Thank you for watching!
Smart man your Dad. Should start a sideline in shed building.
Thanks Steve, he could!
Wow looks great
Thank you for watching Randy!
i just found your channel a few weeks ago and really enjoy it. Your Dad thought of everything when he built that barn ,after using it for a couple years are there anythings he would do different. That wheel fence is unique, I've never seen anything like that before.I'm from NE Wisconsin, seeing the hills you farm you must be in western Wisconsin?
Welcome to the channel glad to see another Wisconsinite watching! Yes the drift less region! Thanks the wheels add a nice touch! Thank you so much for commenting and watching!
Thank you for the tour of the barn!
To me you are living the dream!
Working with your family on the farm is my idea of heaven!
Thanks Bob, I agree the farm is one of the best places to be!
Very nice video, Guys!
Thanks for sharing
You dad did a great job to explain his thoughts on why things are done the way they are
just subscribed
well done
Barn looks great!!! Congratulations!!! Looks like you deserved it. John T.
Thank you John!
Nice job your dad reminds me of mine always used stuff around to make things work and work well gave me some good ideas for my building this spring also does your manure in the milking barn run to a manure auger
Glad you could get some ideas from it, and yes it dose out the back of the barn. th-cam.com/video/6foUHbcVbrE/w-d-xo.html in that video we kind of show it!
@@GierokFarms I watched the video of the new barn cleaner chain that was pretty neat you to make it look so easy most of the time iam by myself doing the all the work but I love it
That is a real nice barn. And it’s so nice to see the cattle are so calm, showing how calm you are working with them. Nice finishing touches to the barn too!
Thank you Benjamin!
Looking at your hands, you must be a farmer . 😁
Very well thought out for long-term durability and use. I liked all the extra steps to keep the cattle from ripping things apart. We did our free stall barn to slope in the middle to take use of the natural lay of the land instead of making it flat.
Livestock sure can mess up a building fast, Thank you for watching and commenting!
Gotta love the ingenuity of the small American farmer. You can tell your father put a lot of thought into the whole building. Job well done!
Thank you Nathan!
Well dang. What about the natural wood trim on the front with the diamonds cut out?
Best video on TH-cam!!!! Your dad is a very smart and creative man. He really knows how to build something that will last long and won't cost a fortune to build.
Thank you Brian!
I am always amazed at the common sense and ingenuity demonstrated by farmers. Your Dad demonstrates that everywhere in everything he does.
Is your Dad a full time Farmer?
That’s a really nice place
He is a full time Farmer, and thank you!
Nice work!
The classic styling of the barn is so awesome. Plus all the hidden tech inside.
Thank you Ben!
Man, that’s a slick setup. Economical, really functional and user friendly
I’m jealous
Thank you!
It is a beautiful shed your dad did a AWESOME job could he build one for me lol lol if I was still farming I would want a shed almost the same couple thing different lol lol
To bad we aren't in the construction business lol, Thank you Duane!
Congratulations to your Dad on having the perseverance, knowledge and ability to build such a nice barn. One thing that your dad forgot to do was to smile, it always seems more inviting for people watching the video. It is great that you, your dad and brother can all work together to make the farm successful. Always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
Thank you Ben!
where did you get those 2 way gate latches? I really like those! You did good on that barn! Its nice to see someone repurpose things around the farm but works just as good or better than what you'd have to otherwise buy.
I find the thinking and planning and "scheming" to make it best for the intended use(s) the most enjoyable part of the whole project. I'm not a proud man but I take a lot of personal pride in that when I'm using/working it. Its dang nice to see others the same way, reassuring that I'm not a total freak.
THANKS for sharing that with us; good on y'all and job(s) well done!
Thank you Lloyd!
How long did you ponder this barn beforehand? Brilliant engineering.
I love and respect the enthusiasm and knowledge with which Dad narrates the experience and foresight that went into designing and building the barn.
Thank you!
The gate to protect the door is a great idea. The building is a very impressive design, everything is well thought out. This building could be marketed even.
Thanks Anthony, we are very proud of it!
Beautiful barn, it's cool to see all the foresight that went into planning and building this barn making it functional for your farms' needs.
Thank you Joel!
Good cattle barn construction ,#
Wow, very impressive. Your dad has a lot of wisdom and common sense. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Great job Gierok’s. A lot of thought and heart went into the new barn. Thanks for continuing to share your farm life.
Thanks Carrie!
The old timers think about everything. The amount of experience and knowledge your dad has is quite impressive. Really well thought out and it’s a workers mentality that makes it simple to use but very complex to design then build. You guys have a great thing going. Looks like your dad wil be able to be really proud that the next generation will do a great job. Farm is good hands. Good job and best of luck.
Nice to see planning and thought.............Where I am, everyone is in one big fat rush, then the complaints fly after the fact this should have been done or this shouldn't have been done. Do you guys use a headlock or squeeze chute or just restrain with gates? We always used gates in corners, but now I am alone with no help other than my two boys who aren't teens yet, I am rethinking that and looking to make changes.
There will always be improvements or changes to be made, but this barn turned out really good! We do have a head lock but never use it! Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@@GierokFarms You too..........
Those rectangular holes that the cows 🐄 put their heads through are probably too small and their heads got stuck
This was a really awesome video keep up the great work your dad is a natural GOD BLESS MERRY CHRISTMAS 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Earl! Merry Christmas to you and your family, GOD Bless!
Wow, Your pops is amazing in his thought process & abilities. It’s nice to see old time farmers. My pops raised 50 head of cattle when I was a kid & a lot of the things you guys do remind me of my childhood. I used to throw down silage & bed the cattle with him however went into a non farming career. Tks for great memories & always help pops wherever needed. I sure miss mine.👍👍❤️❤️.Merry Christmas from my family in NW Ohio to yours.
We are glad that we could bring back memories for you! Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas!
your dad is just like my late father. thought it out b4 building anything. i've seen my dad build rafters b4 even digging the foundations and they fit perfect. guys like them are rare.
Oh for sure! Thanks for watching!
Very impressed with all the thought that went into the cattle building! Great job all around! A lot of simple, uncomplicated engineering and practical applications that go a long way to make the building durable, dependable and highly functional. The cattle look to be of high genetic quality too! Have a great 2023 and beyond...
Very nice barn your dad did a very nice job on the design of the barn and explaining how it was built love your videos
Thank you!
Great looking barn and very functional. Great experience behind the design.
“If the door moves, they play with it!” No truer words spoken! Awesome build! For a make shift Squeeze/shoot…I used one solid wall along one side, front wall is solid plus three 4’ walk thru corral panels as a way to contain if I need to work on my girls. I can access the front or the back while keeping them contained…seems to be working well. Thanks for sharing! Love the metal wheels being utilized! God bless✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸🐂
Really liked your barn tour & the way you designed it. Enjoyed following along with you & your explanations; features & benefits.
Thank you William!
The "built to slope" concept was the "eye-opener" in this one! What a great idea! Let gravity handle your drainage issues---for FREE! (well, with some thought...not exactly free) The clerestory opening is genius....assuming the builder KNOWS his environment intimately. My own is "pointed" due S and glazed. Overhang computed from !0 to 03 month exposure. I didn't have to compute for a bunch'a hot cows in my house. Excellent video (as usual) thank you for the tour!
A little of this and a little of that and a lot of thought and you have a very well made and very handy shed!! Sure works for your farm. Thanks 😊.
Thank you Stan!
Wow! Such thought and planning. Good use of generational knowledge! Beautiful besides.
Thanks for the barn tour and pointing out the interesting special features. I like the use of the old steel wagon wheels. The oak boards over the manger is unique. Blessings to you all.
Great job designing to stem the natural curiosity of dairy cows 👍👍👍
Thanks James!
I have just found your channel, well done. I have learned a lot and I have subscribed and will be watching eagerly from Ireland 🇮🇪
Your Dad thought of everything
Very clever design. Like that you repurposed so much material.
I’m all row crops but man this barn is great. You guys put a ton of thought into how to do this right.
Thank you very much Sam!
Love the farm boy ingenuity I'm in construction and I would hire your dad for stupid money great video
I really like your "old school" thought process. That was the way I was raised on the farm - that you used what you had, bought what you needed used (if possible), and did what you could yourself. I see the trend to have everything bright, shiny, and ready to use and I cant imagine the debt load that causes farmers. Thanks for sharing! One curiosity question, how far apart did you place the 2 x 4 vertical separations on the front feed bunk where the animals stick their heads through?
Thanks for watching Jim! I think it is about a two foot gap, Put I would have to check with my father for an exact measurement!
Loved the video Your Dad is brilliant. Keep up the good work
Thank you Karen!
You could be a consultant for all these homesteader’s starting up with no experience!
Very well thought out.love the farmer engineering with all the scrap pieces being repurposed.
Thank you Luca!
Great explanation of how this barn was designed and how it works. Thanks.
very informative, the simple ideas are always the best, can't beat practical experience.
Thank you Kevin!
Great job explaining everything
Thank you Kevin!
Awesome video on a great barn !! Great idea with the wheels in concrete for fence
I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!
Thank you we will!
Great add on like the wind doors, lights, deco trim, roof design, and a great repurpose of wagon wheels. Great build from start to finish!
Thank you James
What an awesome barn, made with lots of forethought!
The amount of brains and thought that went into this is outstanding!
I don't build anything anymore thank goodness. Sean has I'm retired I enjoy watching every one else. I'm past lugging great rocks about. I had 30 odd years of hard work sometimes unpaid. Don't ever work for professional people the likes of barristers and solicitors they are exceptional at ripping you off.
Very interesting. Lots of practical planning
Well planned and thought out! Experience tells you what you need… Love the videos
Thank you!
Your Father is quite the engineer...Enjoy your video's... Merry Christmas to you and your Family ! Machts gudt.... That's Pennsylvania Dutch for Make good !
Thank you Jeff, we appreciate that you watch them! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
Well done once again....enjoy these videos with my Saturday morning coffee lol....I agree with a lot of the other comments...simple and effective design....listening to your dad explain his thought process reminds me of my dad lol...all the small time farmers no matter where they are from must be kindred spirits lol
I'm glad we can be the start to your Saturday mornings! Thank you for the kind words we really appreciate it!
phenominal work guys !
Nice job thanks for sharing
George Gierok,,,,master class farmer.
Really cool barn, you can tell a lot of thought went into designing and building it
Thank you Matt!
very nice and neat barn you all are very good dairyman i can tell by the way the farm is kept,tell us about your cows and milking times.good luck!
Thank you!
That's a beautiful barn
Thank you!
Looking at it now is there anything you would change. Very impressive building!!!
That's a good question, My father has talked about how he wishes the back lot was a bit bigger! But, that should be easy enough to change!
Love the steel wheel looking fence.
Thank you!