Very smart idea and very well done. One thing that I would suggest is possibly making two "cover plates" for the big hole, only drill a large hole through them both and possibly "sandwich" a screen over the top. It would serve two purposes. For one it would allow air above the water level to prevent a "sealant suction" block that may happen if they happen to be drinking a lot of water. The other thing it would do is allow rain water to enter the tank. One other thought, a drain of some kind at the bottom with a valve might be useful as well just in case the tank does start getting some algae or other unwanted debris in it. You would be able to "rinse in place" rather than pull the tank out. Just some ideas that I'm throwing out there not criticizing the great work that you have done. You have given me many ideas and I just thought I would share my thoughts regarding it.
If you attached it with solid hinges at the top instead of carriage bolts you could clean it out by flipping it up over the top and dump it. The pigs usually can't make it flip, though. Rinses out well that way, too.
It's been my experience that if a pig can get his nose under it he will flip it. I don't think those 1' spikes will keep them from upending that feeder. ON a side note, I'd get some wood chips, or old hay in that pen because they are ripping it up. Might be time to put up some temporary electric fence and let them travel over to the right of the pen into that brush with the fuel tank in it for a few days to clean that out for you.
Beware of algae growth Evan! Lol. Got me pretty hard when I did aquaponics. Good work. If it is an issue look into a phosphorus remover. I haven't looked into if there are any food safe versions but I thought I would mention it as people use it for ponds. May be inherently safe not sure.
Wrap the entire water barrel in heavy black plastic and secure it tight to the barrel. Light is your enemy when it comes to algae forming. Also, when you fill the barrel you can put approx 2 Tbsp of bleach into it to sanitize the water (proportionately less if the barrel still had water in it. Not that the pigs need it, but it helps to keep the barrel sanitized.
That circular slab, where you burn your limbs, would have been a perfect place to raise pigs. They only smell bad if they wallow in the mud. They always poop and pee in the same place, so it's easy to clean up and spray off.
I use a dog waterer to water my pigs, it screws onto the hose spigot. Pigs bite it and it lets out a little liquid.Tractor supply has them. Pigs learned to use them immediately. No more flipped water bowls
Evan you need to add water to their dry grain it well ferment ,takes a couple days to do so. It well help them digest there food with little waste.Google fermenting hog feed
You might be able to paint the barrells a darker color. I saw a mangalitsa pig farmer on youtube putting those rubber bowls inside of what looks like a truck tire to keep the pigs from turning them over. They fit perfectly inside of the tire.
I used a brass bulkhead fitting now and the water nipples are still doing fine. Mine leaks around the bulkhead fitting a little. Been meaning to take it apart and use silicone sealant around the bulkhead fitting. But overall still doing good.
Ratchet strap it to the fence bud they will flip that over easily with those stakes either attatch to the fence or out a t post on either side and attatch to those
Hi. I am a new subscriber and have been checking out some of your older videos. I suggest you check out CZcams channel: Farm Builder. The guys has instructions how to build very clever pig free feeders and waterers. He raises hundreds of pigs on pasture. He lives in Virginia, and he is a retired Marine, and farming is his second career.
I used these 3/4" UNISEAL Flexible Tank Adapter (Bulkhead) - 5 Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAFH08U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8AC1M8QPVQ5HSAZJCN7D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Use a 1 1/4” hole saw for the seals then a piece of 3/4 pipe bout 10” long though it with the nipple on the end, push it all the way in. This way the nipple can move and have flexibility and not snap off and you have a muddy mess
Nice video. Thanks for sharing how you made the feeders.
Put peanut butter on the water nipples and the pigs will train themselves to drink. Enjoyed your video.
Very smart idea and very well done. One thing that I would suggest is possibly making two "cover plates" for the big hole, only drill a large hole through them both and possibly "sandwich" a screen over the top. It would serve two purposes. For one it would allow air above the water level to prevent a "sealant suction" block that may happen if they happen to be drinking a lot of water. The other thing it would do is allow rain water to enter the tank. One other thought, a drain of some kind at the bottom with a valve might be useful as well just in case the tank does start getting some algae or other unwanted debris in it. You would be able to "rinse in place" rather than pull the tank out.
Just some ideas that I'm throwing out there not criticizing the great work that you have done. You have given me many ideas and I just thought I would share my thoughts regarding it.
Hi Evan. Happy belated Father's Day! Hi Rebecca.
Another great idea, Evan Well done! Keep them coming!
If you attached it with solid hinges at the top instead of carriage bolts you could clean it out by flipping it up over the top and dump it. The pigs usually can't make it flip, though. Rinses out well that way, too.
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It's been my experience that if a pig can get his nose under it he will flip it. I don't think those 1' spikes will keep them from upending that feeder. ON a side note, I'd get some wood chips, or old hay in that pen because they are ripping it up. Might be time to put up some temporary electric fence and let them travel over to the right of the pen into that brush with the fuel tank in it for a few days to clean that out for you.
Yea I would like to expand the pig area. Hopefully I will find the time soon.
great video very informative thanks
Nice way to feed and water them.
Good job even👍
I would have used the 4" cut out with a small branch screwed to it to fill the hole. Great ideas thanks for sharing.
Beware of algae growth Evan! Lol. Got me pretty hard when I did aquaponics. Good work. If it is an issue look into a phosphorus remover. I haven't looked into if there are any food safe versions but I thought I would mention it as people use it for ponds. May be inherently safe not sure.
Wrap the entire water barrel in heavy black plastic and secure it tight to the barrel. Light is your enemy when it comes to algae forming. Also, when you fill the barrel you can put approx 2 Tbsp of bleach into it to sanitize the water (proportionately less if the barrel still had water in it. Not that the pigs need it, but it helps to keep the barrel sanitized.
Very good
That circular slab, where you burn your limbs, would have been a perfect place to raise pigs. They only smell bad if they wallow in the mud. They always poop and pee in the same place, so it's easy to clean up and spray off.
All you have to do is get a piece of copper pipe and put it in the bottom of the barrel no more algae
I use a dog waterer to water my pigs, it screws onto the hose spigot. Pigs bite it and it lets out a little liquid.Tractor supply has them. Pigs learned to use them immediately. No more flipped water bowls
you might want to drill some weep holes in the feeder so it won't fill up with water after a rain
I did drill a hole on each end of the feeder for that reason.
Evan you need to add water to their dry grain it well ferment ,takes a couple days to do so. It well help them digest there food with little waste.Google fermenting hog feed
you should use a ratchet strap to strap it to the hog panel for the feeder as well. Keep the hogs from impaling themselves.
Hey Evan!
you should use a ratchet strap to strap it to the hog panel . :)
You might be able to paint the barrells a darker color. I saw a mangalitsa pig farmer on youtube putting those rubber bowls inside of what looks like a truck tire to keep the pigs from turning them over. They fit perfectly inside of the tire.
I use olive barrels . No algae with them
Where did you buy the bolt you use? May I know the specifications of the bolt where the drinkers are attached to? Thank u
How do you keep the water from going stagnat? Bleach?
buy some reybar 24 inch long x1/2
What were the dimensions of your wood? 18 inch and 30 inch?
Hi can you tell me where to order the piggy spouts for the water please
What is the best pig nipples to purchase for pig drinking water. I purchase some but they are leaking a lot
Thanks Evan for the trough and water barrel ideas. How well are the water nipples holding up? Have a fine week. Don
I used a brass bulkhead fitting now and the water nipples are still doing fine. Mine leaks around the bulkhead fitting a little. Been meaning to take it apart and use silicone sealant around the bulkhead fitting. But overall still doing good.
Where did you find the black bulk head fittings.
But don't buy the black plastic fittings, I had them break. I have brass fittings now. I bought them on amazon.
Use a blue barrel, it cuts down on the amount of sunlight so that algae growth is lower.
Wow, your pigs will enjoy the new water drinkers. It is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ratchet strap it to the fence bud they will flip that over easily with those stakes either attatch to the fence or out a t post on either side and attatch to those
Paint your water barrel black....
I have thought about doing that. I think I need to find paint that is made for plastic.
I gotta pig home in a pen corn fed and all, now all I need is a pretty little girl feed him when I'm gone.
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Hi. I am a new subscriber and have been checking out some of your older videos. I suggest you check out CZcams channel: Farm Builder. The guys has instructions how to build very clever pig free feeders and waterers. He raises hundreds of pigs on pasture. He lives in Virginia, and he is a retired Marine, and farming is his second career.
Those pigs will snap those fittings when they get bigger
I used these
3/4" UNISEAL Flexible Tank Adapter (Bulkhead) - 5 Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAFH08U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8AC1M8QPVQ5HSAZJCN7D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Use a 1 1/4” hole saw for the seals then a piece of 3/4 pipe bout 10” long though it with the nipple on the end, push it all the way in. This way the nipple can move and have flexibility and not snap off and you have a muddy mess
My friend Scott eats out of these. Yes, he’s a human.
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