Awp0302 said:I have 2 bottle fed calves in the barn right now. There's no power back there. Anyone know a way to keep their water from freezing? Thanks
Awp0302 said:I have 2 bottle fed calves in the barn right now. There's no power back there. Anyone know a way to keep their water from freezing? Thanks
TCRanch said:I haven't tried it but have heard milk jugs filled with salt water will keep a relatively small stock tank from freezing.
TCRanch said:I haven't tried it but have heard milk jugs filled with salt water will keep a relatively small stock tank from freezing.
sstterry said:TCRanch said:I haven't tried it but have heard milk jugs filled with salt water will keep a relatively small stock tank from freezing.
This approach sadly just keeps the water moving enough to not freeze for a while. It will eventually freeze.
TCRanch said:Good to know, thanks. Plugged in all our de-icers a couple days ago (wind chill 3 degrees).
sstterry said:TCRanch said:Good to know, thanks. Plugged in all our de-icers a couple days ago (wind chill 3 degrees).
I plugged one in for a steer I am feeding out tonight. The ponds should be fine even though it will be down to 12 here.