greybeard":rj0h3mg6 said:
snake67":rj0h3mg6 said:
Fence the tank and do not allow cows to access.
Put up a windmill - about 400 bucks
Cheers
Bez
I priced quite few windmills a few years ago--used. $700-$1500 ea.
I have a fairly big pond, and the cattle use it, but I don't have a muck problem. Hard soil right up to the water's edge. Clay. Harder than a hoe's heart.
So my price memory is about 15 years old LOL - bottom line is what I talked about will improve water quality - any time you improve water you have less sickness, better health and better gains. If a rancher or farmer is serious about raising cattle and making money water is always up there in priority.
All of the above mean more money - which is because you spend less and weigh out more.
Lose one cow in a tank and you more than paid for what it takes to develop it properly.
Does not take a rocket scientist to see that it pays over a short time - even for a small guy.
Letting cattle into water always reduces water quality and can often means you have issues that need to be handled.
Such as the "Boggy Tanks" thread.
Cow steps into the tank which we call a pond - first thing she does is schitte - second thing she does is pizz - then she drinks and or lays down in the water if it is a black cow. All of which is not good for the pond or the cow or the calf if is is really soft.
Almost any type of pump will do - heck depending on the amount of water used a simple small solar can do the job with a couple of batteries hooked up to it for cloudy day service.
Be that as it may folks will do as they see fit. He asked for a solution and I gave him one that well and truly works. If he provides aeration to the pond once the cattle are fenced out in about two years it will come crystal clear.
Have a nice weekend
Best to all
Bez