Livestock Guardian Dog Feeder Station with Jump Gate for Our Akbash
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- With some upcoming changes to our management practices for our Akbash livestock guardian dog, I am building a feeding station so he will have free-choice access to food. In order to keep the sheep out of the dog food, however, I must install what is called a jump gate. It is designed to keep the sheep out but still allows our Akbash access to his food.
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Glad she’s ok
Blue needs to be loved on
Nice
Blue has the look of I’m all by my self
Nice barn too
Buddy you seriously need to get some "dog training tips" from my friend Ceasar Milan. Blue is an Akbash. This breed was made for Live stock protection/guardian. Feeding a canine is compulsory. No engine runs without fuel. You have a good dog. Treat him like a family member and you will see a positive change very quickly. Best of luck with Blue.
So you didn't have enough time to open the hole and show it working? Editing?
Blue looks so much better than when you first brought him home.
Where's Blue now?
He's still here
I like the feeder you used for blue, our chickens tend to eat the dog food when they are full - would be handy to keep them away, do you have a link for that?
Thank you. What link are you asking about?
the dog food wall mounted feeder, never seen anything like this in the pet supplies or farm supplies in Australia
Here is a link but I don't think it will help you in Australia. amzn.to/2tLDPG0
I got mine from a local farm store.
you are right - the freight is more than the item - my search will continue, cheers
Might be a little difficult for him with his joint issues for long but it's a very cool idea. They do make pet doors with fobs that you attach to a collar. Only the pets with the fob can pass through. It's designed for homes with cats and dogs where they want the dog to go out but not the cat.
Has Blue been able to eat out of the auto feeder? Our Maremma male's head doesn't seem to fit in the one we are using anymore so we have had to go to a bucket. Not as good an option.
He didn't want to use it so I switched him back to a bowl
Thanks so much for your reply. I love your videos. It looks like Blue is sure enjoying Willow's company. facebook.com/fleurcreekfarm/
Love Miss Clara and Mr. Blue.
Have you thought about feeding a raw food diet to your dog?
yes, raw food diet is the best diet for a dog but it is cost prohibitive
Okay what is that tool you are using to tie the clips to the cattle panel. I have a different kind and...it sucks.
Here's the link- it is a great tool: amzn.to/2D94HPK
Many thanks! don't think it will arrive before I need it but I know have a new toy!
Blue is a very funny and silly dog from inside, but its sad he didn't adjust to change. He misses his old home and buddies. I hope he adapts and becomes happy! Love him.
What an exciting adventure for your family and Blue! Can't wait to see the next installment with the adjustments to Blue's jump gate! Both Blue and Little Buddy will be able to fit thru!
Blue looks to have settled in so wonderfully. You're always being so inventive. Blue wasn't quite so sure about the new area initially. I didn't think he would fit through that hole. LOL Great idea though. ~Smile!
Thanks Ciecie!
What a great dog. Looks like he’ll adjust to the bigger opening no problem.
I hope you didn't leave him in too long with dry dog food and unable to get out to get water.
It was literally 8 minutes (as indicated in the video)
Kathy Mayeda why don't you watch the whole video or at least pay attention before making a silly comment. He specifically had the amount of time (8 minutes) in the video before he pulled Blue out!
Love to see you working with Blue, it's obvious he's loved and thought of...though he makes me cry when I see him, he just looks so sad. Some dogs just have that look about them - I am not in any way saying you all do anything wrong with him! I know you've shared that you get a ton of flack from people about him. This is not an added voice to that!!! I know you guys care tenderly for all your animals and Blue is special to you! He is a special dog! Look forward to seeing the larger hole and how he is adapting. Seems pretty smart to me, he'll catch on quick! Smiles and blessings...always dear to me to see Little Buddy, say hello to your wife!
Thank you Lisa. Yes, Blue is my buddy. I think he'll get the hang of the jump gate once I get it resized
Great idea
He is such a sweet boy. Hopefully making the exit/entrance bigger will work for him.
That poor dog! It was obviously much too small a hole, and now he'll probably never want to try that again! :'(
Plus he probably assumed you wanted him to stay in that area, and so would have stayed there all night if you'd left him.
I dunno if you rushed it for the camera, but I think you could've done a better job with this.
So close! I don't think you'll need to widen it much (maybe just height). Might want to put a 2x4 on the top of the panel to stiffen it up. Looking good though!
I do think once he gets the size of the hole right, a t-bar or some kind of brace on each side of it will help hold it steady while he goes through.
Thanks Troy!
james casey I like your idea better. Nice!
really like your videos. a ton of great ideas.
Very amusing . . . the bottom surely doesn't have to come to a point . . . cheers.
What is the name of that tool that you used to secure the cattle panel to the t-post? I did like a 100 of those with a needle nose pliers - never again.
Here's the link. I highly recommend them: amzn.to/2D94HPK
Excellent. Thank you!
I was going to ask the same question but I always search to see if someone else did too...Thank you and thanks Dan for the link! 😊
Such a serious fellow. Looking so much better though! 💙
@3:20 Noticed you nailed that fence staple such that both prongs are aligned with the same wood grain. Doing that increases the likelihood of splitting the wood (now or over time), which will weaken/ degrade the wood and loosen the staple. It can help instead to rotate the staple such that the prongs pierce different wood grains. If you rotate it enough, the prongs will snug up against either side of the fencing material, giving a slightly tighter hold. It's more of an issue when nailing near the top of a fence post, where splitting is more likely and more damaging, but I find staying in the habit makes it easier to remember. (Don't mean to pick nits; just thought I'd share, since we're all learning from each other. You might have a better reason for doing it the way you did it.)
no, no reason for doing it the way I did. I spend too much time looking through the camera screen to make sure the action is in the frame and I sometimes forget the small details like that. Thanks for the reminder!
Just came across your channel, really loving your vids, mostly watching the ones featuring The dogs and when you acquired Blue and Willow and really falling in love with the Akbash Breed! ❤️
@7:03 Still warms my heart to see you pre-drill your screw holes. :)
Do you have a link to where you got your fence twisting tool?
amzn.to/2D94HPK
Good job, We may try this one too. Thank you so much for sharing.
I had no idea there was a tool just for installing those clips! I've been using fencepost pliers forever to hook and crimp 'em, which is not easy. I checked the tie bar out on Amazon , thanks for the education.
you're welcome! The tie bar is certainly worth the (small) investment
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing. My beautiful on Judy is not that keen on a lgd. I have some videos to show her and once we get rid of my stupid tax I may invest in one.
Try double headed snaps for the gate.
He will fit. Help it get one leg through first then the other. You may have to actually help him with all of the movements for a few days but he will get it.
Also add a t-post on either side of your jump gate to strengthen it.
It won’t take very much to make the gate too big and ineffective.
Good idea Jarrett. I will probably do that. Thank you
GOSH, I wish you would send some of that snow over the mountain to the Bitterroot Valley here in Montana! We have has so little snow on the valley ground this year. Last year........tons of snow!
I suppose it is good for you guys to take a year off from snow ;)
Sheelah K I live in the Bitterroot!
you got to watch how turkish guys feed their kangal dogs...u should do the same ı think...bcz these dogs dont like petfood
He's your dog but please consider the effects air, heat and humidity has on his kibble. Right now it's cold but still wet out. Constant temperature and humidity level changes causes the fats in dog food to go rancid, breakdown and even grow mold sometimes while affecting the overall health of your dog. Free feeding denies him the opportunity to be with his human on a set schedule which is what dogs like......a schedule. Twice a day feeding is good for him mentally.I have 4 dogs and they can tell me when it's breakfast and dinner time better than my clock.
Just a tad small but it’s a good idea for sure. Won’t take much fixin.
Just a few snips and some new wood
My husband came up with something similar for our GP LGD. It looked like a torture device to me but I guess it worked for the time being. He still feeds him from a 5 g. pail and I still think there has to be a better way. I look forward to seeing your modified version as you work it out. Was Blue already familiar with that feeding bin? Though the sheep are safely away from the feed (and they really went after it), the chickens are still a challenge. On the other hand, this is the first year for no chicken losses. No coincidence, our first LGD year :)
I suspect Blue was familiar with it because the ranch where he is from had him on a free-choice program so I'm guessing they used something similar
Good try! Way to go Blue!
That's a super neat idea. Now if we can just figure how to keep my chickens out, I'd be in business...lol!!! 👍
Hello from Germany. Maybe you could feed your dog with raw meat. I have two Old Eastern German Shepherd. After many years of research, it‘s the best way to feed my dogs. Good luck. ✳️👍✳️👍✳️👍
The feeder gets the food out of Clara's range, would the sheep actually eat dog food? I would think not, but you have far more sheep experience than I, who've owned zero sheep. I think goats would go through that gate as it is, but if made bigger to accommodate Blue I think sheep will also figure out leaping through it.
Yes, they will definitely eat it if given the chance.
Just finished most of your videos! Whew! Fantastic. Couple questions for you:
1. Loved the meat selling video, could you do one on broiler chickens? Do you plan on selling those next year?
2. On your charity video this last holiday season I noticed we could click through your affiliate links to Amazon and then buy anything with the commission still going to you regardless of what it was. We buy a ton on Amazon and I’d love to support you this way. Does this still apply? Is it by volume or number of transactions?
3. I’ve noticed you seem to have a working relationship with Paul Wheaton, as well as appear to endorse him. I have to admit I found his presentation videos really offensive (the ones I found here....I mean he BRUTALLY took down a 16 year old kid. WTH? His arrogance was crazy!) But Dan, you’re great! You’re humble, but also exceptionally knowledgeable about what you choose to explore. You lend an academic voice to what many perceive as a ‘tree hugging community.’ It is very refreshing. I also appreciate how you treat not only your animals but ALSO your people with kindness and respect. I have a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and thus come from a much more conventional background, but I’m absolutely fascinated by the principles of permaculture. I truly believe this movement can grow and become more mainstream, but voices like Wheaton’s definitely don’t reflect well on permaculture’s image or the chance to mainstream it to make a bigger impact across the world. Anyway, I don’t need you to answer this question, but rhetorically speaking, would it perhaps be wise to distance yourself from him a bit to protect your credibility as your channel grows? Because it WILL. PS I thought at first I was being silly and sensitive, but then I saw the Fouch Family video on him. Have you seen it?
4. Have you considered setting up an LLC for your TH-cam channel? You can write off just about anything you vlog about: ie your generators, your butchery equipment, at least part of your truck, your barn, even your ski trips.......any new hats you get in the future. 😁
5. Last, for now, possible future content: could you do an illustration video on how you rotated your different herds this past years throughout the growing season.......the pros and cons of the pigs (they were obviously not a hit but I’m still not completely sure why.....I think Ashley was trying to be diplomatic, but he facial expressions whenever they came up don’t lie😆).......an overview of your chicken flock: the different breeds, their eggs (size and color), your favorites, and your plans for breeding?
Thanks! Watching your content has been awesome! I LOVED watching you start from scratch. So.cool!
whoa! you've been saving all your questions for the end!
1. Poultry selling regulations seem to vary much more by state. I don't plan on selling broilers this year but we will be raising some for ourselves. With that, I probably won't be doing a video with me presenting the info but if I can find an expert in that area I'd be glad to involve them in a video.
2. Yes! This still applies. I have a link in our TH-cam channel banner also and our website. If you click through and purchase anything within 24 hours, we get a small commission. Thank you in advance for your support 😊 The commission is based on a percentage of sales.
3. Paul has done A LOT in the way of spreading permaculture and supporting others who are also spreading the word. Without Paul, there wouldn't have been Diego Footer's Permaculture Voices conferences or podcasts. Without Paul, there wouldn't have ever been a Permaculture Chickens and no one would have ever heard of Justin Rhodes (that's not me saying this, that came from Justin). If no Justin or Diego, there'd be no Grass-fed Homestead. Paul has been very kind to us and supportive of our efforts. He is known for having very strong opinions and he has an aggressive way of expressing the opinions at times but he truly cares about making the same difference we're all trying to make. You are certainly not alone in your assessment of Paul but there is another side to him.
4. I have considered this but I don't generate enough revenue to justify a LLC so I'm still running it as a sole proprietorship. I am still able to write-off expenses related to the channel (camera purchases, batteries, etc) but I'm really careful what I write-off.
5. We will be doing a video on the pig situation very soon. You're correct, Ashley isn't a fan but she doesn't mind the bacon or the chops 😊. I'm sure we'll be doing the other videos you've suggested once we get into spring (it's still very much winter here though I can sense the change coming).
Julie - I sincerely thank you for all your support and watching all the videos. It means a lot to me to get the feedback you've provided. I'm really glad you enjoyed the videos. I hope they've been in some way helpful or motivational in your pursuits.
Wow! Thank you for replying. I honestly wasn’t expecting it. Thanks!
1. Maybe Amiable Acres could talk more about their broilers?
3. Thank you for your perspective on Paul Wheaton. I’m sure TH-cam is like texting, so easy to misinterpret.
Speaking of TH-cam, one last BRAVO for sharing the awesome.......and the ugly. Very very brave. I’m a landscape designer, a florist, a mom of six kids, we flip houses, and we’re getting ready to start building our own little homestead in the next year. I’m sure there’s some fodder in there somewhere for a TH-cam channel, and people who have watched our house transformations around town have suggested it......but I KNOW I’m not brave enough, nor do I have a thick enough skin. But yes, your channel and others have taught, inspired and motivated me. Thank you for the generosity and bravery to share.
LAST, please tell Tess I think she’s a saint. Her smile.......and she just oozes goodness. I’d drive the 12 hours just to meet her! Looking forward to more videos. Cheers!
Amiable Acres is a good suggestion! Thank you Julie
..... I wouldn't feed a lifestock guard from an autofeeder because u might lose the bound to that dog. And since these dogs aren't pet dogs that simply love people it is always good to keep them in some way dependent on you
There’s something upsetting about leaving mans best friend to live outside! Although I get he’s a working dog but regardless I hope with this automatic feeder you don’t forget to make time for him Every Single Day to bond and take care of him! He is providing you a service so I hope he’s treated like a King and expecting him to squeeze through that hole in his old age 👎🏽 try a doggy door instead something that doesn’t require him to jump threw and triangular hoop poor baby
OOPS SORRY FOR LAST COMMENT, JUST WATCHED THE REST OF THE VID!
Great idea; keep trying :)
Thanks Colleen
Thank you for sharin' today, I appreciate it. I can't wait to see Blue using the door. I think he did very well with his first attempt using the door. :)
Miss Claire is still tiny!
She is! But her attitude is HUGE
and pls never put him in a cage or barn or something else..he doesnt need a place for sleep. these dogs likes to stay out.they find their places. fur has 2-3 layers... always on watch his territory..and dont worry about the people guests and children... totally a family dog..
Romanian shepherd over akbash guard sheep, Romania country Europa no1 wolves,bear .
I've had several Great Pyrenees to protect my goats & chickens. No Coyotes are a match for a single adult G.P.
make it wider at the bottom 4-6 inches and that may be enough to get him out
thanks Eric
No akbash dog bro.
Turkish akbaş english white head wolf.
B.C siberian white wolf okey
Akbaş = kangal 🇹🇷
I am from turkey.
Ok just a few thoughts. You spend so much time thinking about how to feed him but not what you are feeding him. You do good things with the whole grass fed concept and yet (sorry for this) but fail with your dog. Dogs are carnivores. They aren’t meant to eat kibble. Period. You want him to be health then change his diet. He always looks depressed and not very happy to see you. Your philosophy of eating good food shouldn’t just stop with your family or the animals you consume. It should also include those that help you achieve your goals. Dogs are direct descendants of wolves. If you go to a zoo and see animals eat, they eat species appropriate diets. And therefore so should dogs. Would you feed your sheep meat. No because they are herbivores. Also, free feeding is bad for dogs. Wolves by nature are gorge their food. Feeding them a constant food supply increases their chances of diabetes and cancer when you constantly feed them kibble. Kibble is the same as human fast food. Sure it fills you up. But sustaining you in the long run it is bad. Fresh meat, fruit and veggies are what he needs. It really isn’t that hard. I bet he gets way more enthused about eating and greeting you.
just bring him out every couple days and feed a 'treat food' at that time . doesnt need to be alot just something he likes, then you will still have bonding time
Yes, I will be doing this. It's important to do that
You are not a dog person. Any animal for that matter. You are psychopathic.
You just said in the beginning that you would take him out and feed him and look him over and spend time with him, but know you won't need to with that system. You make no sense.
Tammy Shepherd Just because he’s got an easier way to feed the dog doesn’t mean he can’t still take him out to give him a check once in awhile.
Is it that I don't make sense or is it that you didn't hear what I said about our need for the change due to upcoming management practices that are changing this spring?
GFH - I think some of your commenters are younger and don't fully understand.
The Grass-fed Homestead
Ha. I love that reply. You're my new hero.
Should put water in his food too. Free feeding a dog isn't a great idea