These two young men are learning so much , what a tremendous internship to be able to pick the minds of Greg and Jan who I realize is filled with an abundance of farming information as well ... It’s like playing back up quarterback to Tom Brady .. That guy if he asks questions and keeps his eyes and ears open is gonna benefit so greatly from spending all their time around a guy or gal ( Jan ) who is at the top of his profession
I am 69 years old and my grandfather always put a south and north windbreaker around our cattle tank plus some roof. Then when UT was starting to freeze we thru fresh manure around about half of the sides. When you get manure at the right stage it will produce heat. And if cattle gave access to water all the time they will not rush the tank. Have to do what ever it takes. Necessity is the mother of invention.
Your chores have to be done no matter what weather or temperature. Stay safe and as warm as you all can be in this weather. A good plan is always flexible to whatever comes up.
It’s starting to warm up here now. It is sunny and 16 here. We had -30 below windchill along with more snow. Our animals did really well in the cold. The sheep properly liked this weather the most compared to the rest of our animals along with our long haired dog.
Your title had me worried for a moment but I then thought about it and realized it had to be a rhetorical question of course with the years of herding experience that you have had, if your herd could not take the cold I would be astonished. Minus 25 is over minus 31 degrees celsius both numbers are just too cold for comfort with or without the chill factor! I am glad that you were able to film without bare hands!. Glad to see you three out and about , oh, I wish a good night to the four of you
That's what I'm doing twice a day for my critters, I save my broken plastic shavings forks and use them to scoop those ice chunks. and use a aquariam strainer for that slushy stuff...
25 below was wind chill temp - like Doug said - getting out of the wind makes all the difference In all reality, the thermostat probably was about 5 below - still cold, but far from 25 below
@@vm3166 he said wind chill once, but wind chill is not a temperature, it is an approximation of how cold the wind makes you feel, the wind can increase penetration and evaporation essentially robbing more heat, but that effect discontinued when the wind is blocked with out changing the actual temperature.
I will take a big tire tank any day over a frost free tank for a water tank in this kind of weather. I do need to clear the ice off twice a day but much less likely to have frozen valves.
Kevin, I 100% agree with you on that. Frost Free tanks can be a real pain in cold weather. It seems like they usually break on the coldest day of the winter. Tire tanks are so problem free.
most cows will eat snow 60% of the time versus 40% to water (when both are out for them). Your cows are eating lots of snow by themselves...but water is nice too.
Mr. Judy, Thank you for your channel, your willingness to help others and your example. I am interested in trying to replicate your methods in North Texas and want to know if you have any mentors or contacts in this area. I don't see a lot of Fescue in this area and it may not be needed given our more moderate temperatures (current winter storm being a 100 year exception). I am contemplating a career change into Ranching, raising beef cattle and like most of what you do but am just starting my research and reading. Any help (other than your books that are already on my list) that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Regards
Vernon we were doing exactly that method on the last paddock tank we were on. Busted a hole thru the side of tank!!!! I'm living with a little bit of an ice collar from now on!
We had -9 and 10 inches of snow in SE Missouri and expecting up to 3 more inches tomorrow but and 5 degrees. If you had 10" of snow would you need to water?
Depends if the cows are grazing winter stockpile? Also how cold it is? Dry snow does not have as much water in it as wet snow. If cows are on hay, they need water.
I have to ask you where you got the idea of those tanks Greg. It's so simple but so effective and to not have to have it running constantly to keep it from freezing. That's just genius!
Greg, I was reading a publication by Extension Utah State University that cows can eat snow to hydrate so long as the snow is clean. What's your opinion? I figure buffalo probably survive on snow too.
If cattle are grazing stockpile in wet snow, they don't drink much water. If they are on 100% hay, they need a good water source. The colder it is, they drink less water.
The ice can form on top of the float from cows drinking. The float gets heavier and let's more water rise up higher in the tank than where it should be. This can make the tank overflow onto the ground, ice River is formed on the ground.
Is it possible to sell the frost free tank that is too small to water your herd , So the farm can recoup at least some of the money that you spent on it.
Our herd is out grazing through about 10” of snow and nibbling on hay bales for roughage. It was -4 this morning, record low for east Texas or close to it.
If ice freezes on top of the float from cattle dripping water on it while drinking, it does weight your float down. We use neoprene gloves for removing the 4 foot pieces of ice, better control than using a pitchfork.
Would you care to speak to the ky 31 why some people don't want to use it ? I just raise myotonic goats and hair sheep but there is an endophite issue im not smart enough to understand at the present time
These two young men are learning so much , what a tremendous internship to be able to pick the minds of Greg and Jan who I realize is filled with an abundance of farming information as well ... It’s like playing back up quarterback to Tom Brady .. That guy if he asks questions and keeps his eyes and ears open is gonna benefit so greatly from spending all their time around a guy or gal ( Jan ) who is at the top of his profession
38 degrees in Massachusetts today. You won't forget this winter for a long time.
I am 69 years old and my grandfather always put a south and north windbreaker around our cattle tank plus some roof. Then when UT was starting to freeze we thru fresh manure around about half of the sides. When you get manure at the right stage it will produce heat. And if cattle gave access to water all the time they will not rush the tank. Have to do what ever it takes. Necessity is the mother of invention.
Your chores have to be done no matter what weather or temperature. Stay safe and as warm as you all can be in this weather. A good plan is always flexible to whatever comes up.
It’s starting to warm up here now. It is sunny and 16 here. We had -30 below windchill along with more snow. Our animals did really well in the cold. The sheep properly liked this weather the most compared to the rest of our animals along with our long haired dog.
We used a rubber mallet to drive the step in posts this morning. Just 2 more days of such cold weather.
Stay warm!
Your title had me worried for a moment but I then thought about it and realized it had to be a rhetorical question of course with the years of herding experience that you have had, if your herd could not take the cold I would be astonished. Minus 25 is over minus 31 degrees celsius both numbers are just too cold for comfort with or without the chill factor! I am glad that you were able to film without bare hands!. Glad to see you three out and about , oh, I wish a good night to the four of you
Great video, Greg. You are a survivor. Take care!!
You are correct about being on the conservitive side of feed.
My cows go up to the water tanks when it' so cold.....they take a sip and you can tell....it's COLD STUFF lol....enjoyed the video Greg!
Stay safe out there
Grass and hay keeping the sour kraut vats (cows) fired up and it takes a good fire in this frigid cold. Prayers for warmer days ahead. Be safe
LOVE the cold-weather vids, can't wait for more in a few months 👍 ❄️
Now Ted we don't need to hurry up and get to cold weather just yet😀
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher 😂
I Love to Watch the Animals - As they bust into New Pasture.
If you could !!
My lives stock just withstood 14 days of -50 C or -58 f up here in Saskatchewan
Wow, that is very cold weather. You and your livestock are a hardy bunch to live in those conditions!!!
Amazing. That’s a different kind of cold. Eh??
What kind of cattle do you have?
It's cold here in WV like 20° minus wind chill but nothing like -25°. Won't want to be there. God Bless and Peace Be With You All
Oregon State I has an endophyte study for grazing cattle.
That's what I'm doing twice a day for my critters, I save my broken plastic shavings forks and use them to scoop those ice chunks. and use a aquariam strainer for that slushy stuff...
3 inches thick? That’s ice skating thick. Yeehaw!
25 below? That is seriously cold. I can’t imagine how cold that must be.
Getting them out of the wind makes a dramatic difference in how much it reduces their energy requirements.
25 below was wind chill temp - like Doug said - getting out of the wind makes all the difference
In all reality, the thermostat probably was about 5 below - still cold, but far from 25 below
He should have said 25 below wind chill not just 25 below
@@vm3166 he said wind chill once, but wind chill is not a temperature, it is an approximation of how cold the wind makes you feel, the wind can increase penetration and evaporation essentially robbing more heat, but that effect discontinued when the wind is blocked with out changing the actual temperature.
I let the rabbits out to play in their 625 sq ft yard and my buck took a nap in the snow.
I will take a big tire tank any day over a frost free tank for a water tank in this kind of weather. I do need to clear the ice off twice a day but much less likely to have frozen valves.
Kevin, I 100% agree with you on that. Frost Free tanks can be a real pain in cold weather. It seems like they usually break on the coldest day of the winter. Tire tanks are so problem free.
I was wondering what you thought about all this.
most cows will eat snow 60% of the time versus 40% to water (when both are out for them). Your cows are eating lots of snow by themselves...but water is nice too.
25 below what part of MO my sister didn't tell me it was that cold out there.
Mr. Judy,
Thank you for your channel, your willingness to help others and your example. I am interested in trying to replicate your methods in North Texas and want to know if you have any mentors or contacts in this area. I don't see a lot of Fescue in this area and it may not be needed given our more moderate temperatures (current winter storm being a 100 year exception). I am contemplating a career change into Ranching, raising beef cattle and like most of what you do but am just starting my research and reading. Any help (other than your books that are already on my list) that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Minus 25 😲 OMG. My freezer is minus 19 centigrade!!!!
The ice around the tub can you take a rubber mallet to the side of it ,will the ice 🧊 come off.????
Vernon we were doing exactly that method on the last paddock tank we were on. Busted a hole thru the side of tank!!!! I'm living with a little bit of an ice collar from now on!
I see why.
We had -9 and 10 inches of snow in SE Missouri and expecting up to 3 more inches tomorrow but and 5 degrees. If you had 10" of snow would you need to water?
Depends if the cows are grazing winter stockpile? Also how cold it is? Dry snow does not have as much water in it as wet snow. If cows are on hay, they need water.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you.
Brrr! That’s just too cold 🥶!
I have to ask you where you got the idea of those tanks Greg. It's so simple but so effective and to not have to have it running constantly to keep it from freezing. That's just genius!
I designed it myself after some trial and error. Been using those same tanks in bitter cold winters for 20 years. Still working great!
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher that's awesome!
Greg, I was reading a publication by Extension Utah State University that cows can eat snow to hydrate so long as the snow is clean. What's your opinion? I figure buffalo probably survive on snow too.
If cattle are grazing stockpile in wet snow, they don't drink much water. If they are on 100% hay, they need a good water source. The colder it is, they drink less water.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you.
how are the sheep doing????
Great!!
This week seems every where is cold but California?
Did this tank have the flow system I've seen on some of your other tanks. (Where the water flows into a drain pipe to keep a slow flow of water)
No it does not have a constant flowing drain
I really enjoy your videos, but how can ice that floats on water weigh the float down?
The ice can form on top of the float from cows drinking. The float gets heavier and let's more water rise up higher in the tank than where it should be. This can make the tank overflow onto the ground, ice River is formed on the ground.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thanks.
Only about 10% of an iceberg is above water!
Is it possible to sell the frost free tank that is too small to water your herd , So the farm can recoup at least some of the money that you spent on it.
Yes we plan on doing exactly what you suggested. Get the tanks into the hands of someone who could use them.
Ok I see the inflow is why.
Do you ever have to hoof trim the cattle? Thanks, stay warm.
No
Our herd is out grazing through about 10” of snow and nibbling on hay bales for roughage. It was -4 this morning, record low for east Texas or close to it.
Do you still keep your LGDs out in the field? Do you have some sort of windbreak or housing for dog in the field? Curious :D
Dogs go down in the thick cedar Grove with the sheeo.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Aha, thank you!
I put canola oil in bar oiler and used my chainsaw to open up our pond, easier on my old joints.
Wow, that is a neat trick. Saves using a chopping ax.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher you need to keep your saw warm till you use it though, the oil thickens up in the cold.
Just drain the oil and keep it empty from that dedicated ice saw. Ice and water will lubricate it as needed, unless you're cutting a whole lake.
@@juhalux good idea thanks
I want to see Ben fit in the back of your Tacoma 🤣😂🤣😂
What tool do you use to break the ice when it's many inches thick like that? A sledge hammer?
Double bitted ax.
Keep moving so you don't get stuck.
Just stick a sous vide in there for about an hour
Ice floats and will not sink your float; also you might invest in a pitch fork for throwing ice.
If ice freezes on top of the float from cattle dripping water on it while drinking, it does weight your float down. We use neoprene gloves for removing the 4 foot pieces of ice, better control than using a pitchfork.
Do you not compete with row crop farmers for land rental? We are at about $70 an acre up here in Ohio.
No, our land is not suitable for cropping
Nevermind the water...did your livestock survive 25 below?
They did fine
Shiough! it LOOKS cold! If I were a cow there wouldn't be any other place to be though I tell you what
Negative 25 actual temp or wind chill ?
I hit negative 17 actual temp, I'm 3-3.5 hours south of Greg.
😁👌👍🖖✌ 😎
Would you care to speak to the ky 31 why some people don't want to use it ? I just raise myotonic goats and hair sheep but there is an endophite issue im not smart enough to understand at the present time
Hey Greg, have you seen the latest comments from bill gates with his war on beef?
Greg doesn’t have time for nonsense