Managing Livestock Water and Siphon Check
7:59
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A day in the life of a YouTube Farmer
What happens here
The farmer drives his Kubota RTV X1140 utility vehicle to the pond to allow his two dogs to cool off. He then proceeds to check on the cattle and their water tank, noting a recurring issue with the siphon system losing its prime. He explains that the black poly pipe, despite being mostly shaded, can heat up and create air bubbles that travel to the highest point and break the siphon. He manually re-primes the water tank by turning on the water and indicates that a future video will detail a permanent solution with new valves. He feeds the cows a small amount of grain to encourage daily interaction for gentle handling.
Goal: Ensure adequate water supply for livestock and address siphon issues
Tools and materials
- Black Poly Pipe — Part of the siphon water system
- Cattle Water Tank — Providing water for cows
- Kubota RTV X1140 Kubota — Transporting dogs and checking on livestock
- Water Siphon — Delivering water from the pond to the cattle tank
- Grain — Training and encouraging cattle