We'll have to look into this. We'll be rotating our herd up closer to the working area soon, so when I tag them all I'll be in touch. I think we'll also be doing the girth/length measurements while we have them in the chute too. I can't tell you how much we were tickled to have met you and Jan. Y'all are truly wonderful. 😊
Question: how would you implement rotational grazing around a stationary water source like this one? Thank you sir, I love your content and appreciation your Perspective on land management.
If you do need to put water on a hill (say 60' higher than the level valley that has water and probably a high water table) how do you get that water up there? A pump? Really deep well?
Hey Greg! Does your brother in law run South Poll cattle? I'm in VA and looking to start my first herd. I already called mountain glen farms but they are sold out for this year so I am looking for other farms to by from. Thanks!!
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thanks for the answer and as always thanks for sharing all you've learned with us! You've convinced me on the South Poll cattle but I can't seem to find that many people out east with them yet.
I'm a fencing contractor in the Charlottesville area and we install a good number of these. We have Mirafounts on our home farm and have never had an issue with them in 20 years. I am curious as to why he elevated his heat tube 3.5 inches. I suspect after he pours his pad he will have to cut his heat tube flush with the concrete.
The 3.5" rise from the pad will be flush with the tank. Nothing is cut off. By raising the tank above the pad the mud, urine and manure are all prevented from building up on the sides of the tank. Also if you want to drain the tank, the drain rubber stopper is easily accessible, not buried in mud.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancherGreat idea. I’m in the midst of installing one now in Burkeville, VA and will definitely raise up the tank platform when I form up the pad.
We'll have to look into this. We'll be rotating our herd up closer to the working area soon, so when I tag them all I'll be in touch. I think we'll also be doing the girth/length measurements while we have them in the chute too. I can't tell you how much we were tickled to have met you and Jan. Y'all are truly wonderful. 😊
Natasha, it was great getting to meet you folks as well. Wish you both the best with your grazing in the future.
I guess you will be back home before it’s done. Good information Greg.
Greg. Great idea! Great information! Thank you for sharing..
Question: how would you implement rotational grazing around a stationary water source like this one? Thank you sir, I love your content and appreciation your Perspective on land management.
This is a great water tank for winter watering. For summer grazing we use movable tanks which gives us flexibility.
If you do need to put water on a hill (say 60' higher than the level valley that has water and probably a high water table) how do you get that water up there? A pump? Really deep well?
Hey Greg! Does your brother in law run South Poll cattle? I'm in VA and looking to start my first herd. I already called mountain glen farms but they are sold out for this year so I am looking for other farms to by from. Thanks!!
No my brother in law runs black angus.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thanks for the answer and as always thanks for sharing all you've learned with us! You've convinced me on the South Poll cattle but I can't seem to find that many people out east with them yet.
I'm a fencing contractor in the Charlottesville area and we install a good number of these. We have Mirafounts on our home farm and have never had an issue with them in 20 years. I am curious as to why he elevated his heat tube 3.5 inches. I suspect after he pours his pad he will have to cut his heat tube flush with the concrete.
The 3.5" rise from the pad will be flush with the tank. Nothing is cut off. By raising the tank above the pad the mud, urine and manure are all prevented from building up on the sides of the tank. Also if you want to drain the tank, the drain rubber stopper is easily accessible, not buried in mud.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher I like it!
@@gregjudyregenerativerancherGreat idea. I’m in the midst of installing one now in Burkeville, VA and will definitely raise up the tank platform when I form up the pad.
the balls will freese to the tank and the cows cannot push them down..