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[@benhesterly462]

Going to be interesting to see the robot feeder in operation ,but can't even imagine the expense.

[@movieeater123]

They have never seemed to be the type to spend money where it isn't needed. I can imagine it's been costly but planned down to the final dollar

[@claymack1109]

Me either I don't get it. Seems like a water of money to me

[@johnh1353]

Time is money and not easily quantified from person to person ... the robot will def give them back a lot of time

[@WyattWarner-sr1id]

They will most likely experience an increase in milk production also which with milking 170 cows even a 2ib per day per cow increase is 340ibs a day or 124,100ibs a year

[@OfficialSamuelC]

It’ll take a few years but they’ll make savings on the time and labor and begin to break even then profit.

[@ImOnAJourney]

Those bunkers will make nice buildings. One would make for a super shop! Find a company that shoots lines underground and have them put in a water line and a drain. You’ll be in there washing your tractors, cars, trucks and equipment in there. Add a bathroom - the convenience of having it right there will be worth the expense and the messing about with it. The other … will come in handy for several things over the next hundred years!

[@Warcity777]

It really has been amazing to see how far you and your family has come over the last few years. Everything looks amazing!

[@FARMANLONDA]

I need a work in your frame

[@richardarmida8151]

Love the 'family' photo of the three silos and the 5 bins. Good start, lot of work too.

[@brandonnierenhausen5556]

Be careful with salt on newer concrete it can cause damage. Made that mistake with our new house and now our concrete has minor salt damage. The rule of thumb tends to be a year but that concrete is very valuable to your operation so maybe wait even longer.

[@SomedayTooPulling]

Looking great. I hope your local concrete plant put y'all on the annual Christmas card list.

[@Diesal3]

Its so fascinating to watch this all take shape. I think some of us are just as excited about this as you guys are!

[@daveevans7438]

Excited to see these things run. Something to consider for the snow removal along with just summer maintenance for your pathways. Look into a power brush for your skidsteer.

[@centexan]

Nice to see you getting things set up the way you want them. On a smaller scale, I've moved workshops and garages a few times. I don't think I could dislike a task any more than that. It's never ending and no matter how many useless things you throw away, there are plenty more to keep. 😁😁

[@lifeofcheese9719]

A hydraulic street sweeping brush for the skid steer might be in order, you'll be able to sweep the lanes in the spring, summer and fall and sweep off snow in the Winter keeping snow off will keep it from melting and freezing at night as ice. Thinking about how they do it at airports

[@frankpitcock2121]

I enjoy watching your progress. Can’t wait to see it finished and in operation. Best of luck to you.

[@BlenderRookie]

"okay google, feed the cows"...

[@josephbennett3482]

He probably has an iPhone so it'd be : Hey Siri feed the cows. 😆

[@davidkramer6585]

Don't forget alexa!

[@BlenderRookie]

@@davidkramer6585 At this point I'm just glad people got the joke.

[@tomconway8061]

True that

[@josephbennett3482]

@BlenderRookie and for me , I got a Samsung so if it was me running the farm doing all that feed stuff it'd be: Bixby , feed the Heifers 😁😁😁😁🤭🤣

[@karencary3312]

Being flexible and fine problem solving skills came through again. ❤❤❤❤

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I don't envy you having to more your shop. I did that four years ago and it is amazing how much stuff you find to move. The way they set the bind is really clever. The picture of the new silos and bins is really impressive. Your thought processes are great. Loved this video, thanks.

[@Ever443]

You could make very large work shops out of feed bins. Not very hard to build short walls and a roof, glad you thinking of doing that. Hard part is already done.

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Keep those old owners manuals. They become valuable.

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

You have to buy some go karts for the kids - they have a nice race track now😂

[@michaelc.3812]

Eric, I’m a semi-retired electrical engineer and your channel is in my top five for sure. I love this robotic feed project and this makes your channel number one for quite a while. I know electrical systems and energy, but I learn all of my farming knowledge from YOU! I’m quite confident that your dad is beyond proud of you and how you contribute. You’ve not said much, but I’m guessing that your KZbin income is helping make the robotics feed system a reality. Anyway, keep up the great work and take care of your wife (and kids second). God bless.

[@24escalade]

put layer of crushed asphalt over stones in new shop. will make the floor much smoother and make concrete not needed at least for quite a while

[@Jabberwocky918]

Are you talking about road grindings?

[@dennislang4375]

Ever grab your head on both sides, squeeze, and ask, "What the heck am I doing?"

[@fredrick3009]

Just found your channel, it's my new addiction. Super exited to see how the robots work. Cheers from Nebraska

[@jamesmisener3006]

This upgrade is very interesting. Thanks and Cheers to all 🇨🇦

[@dingdongdaddytimanderson]

Your skid steer is the best utilized farm machine I have ever witnessed.

[@jonahansen]

Eric - you and your dad are really on it utilizing new technologies to increase your efficiency and productivity. Have to hand it to you. Best of luck; I know you have the hard work already....

[@mcgirt58]

The project is coming along!! Looks good!

[@JDXRider1]

Our local dairy farmers here in SW Michigan have had “robot feeders” for many years, most from Mexico.

[@paf950]

Cleaning and moving the shop is one monumental task! All those decisions....do we keep it or toss it?

[@warehouseman6325]

What a major upgrade. Definitely once completed give us a breakdown of all the new additions. Congratulations

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

Kudos to the cement workers. And of course, you and your Dad. Orange shirt guy!! 👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@xlandros]

This whole project seems to be coming together really quickly! Excited to see some robots in action…can’t wait!!

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video , love the new feeding taking place, those bunkers be good for a coverall shed for all the equipment and straw storage or bedding

[@canvids1]

Wow!!! Congrats on getting all that work done as that is one big over all job/as well as planning extra stuff on the go. That company working all the forms and the cement pours must have enjoyed all the extra work and money as well. Nice to see your new bins, still have lots of work ahead of you once things are all in place. Thanks for posting what you could for us.

[@hardzero7181]

What a hard workers, great crew. Much life guys, favorite channel🎉

[@lstone.09]

The farm is going to be awesome once you get things all set up. Congrats on being able to do the upgrades. Awesome video as usual. 🚜🚜🚜

[@GaryLaurin]

Awesome update Eric. Can’t wait to see it all come together 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@claudelory1473]

Parts of this project looks challenging but exciting for you I am sure, I am happy for you, Eric,

[@russellgilson4072]

Hope all the planning turns out as expected, looks impressive!

[@SuzyOlson]

Cute lil doggie workin' hard 😊

[@rickperry9546]

Yeah I’m from near Syracuse NY… we used to get a lot of snow. I mean like when it snows we used to measure in feet… as of late the past few winters have been light… last year think I plowed only one time.. great video

[@joepfeiler5911]

I can see how blowing snow would be a problem. What comes off the roof of the barn might not be very deep but shows up any time the wind is blowing after a fresh snow.

[@billjoat]

Great video again Eric!! You and your dad are putting in the extra thinking hours for sure. Looks like its coming along just fine!!

[@joshmarkey780]

Eric instead of sand or salt get a hydraulic angle broom for the skid steer. Those brooms do a great job of clearing ice and compacted snow at airports and universities.

[@leighvrooman2824]

Labor is a major cost today so your planning will free up labor and speed up operation. Great to see when it all comes together.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

You answered a lot of questions I had about the robot feeders and the snow along with the grade concerns. I think you did the right thing by going into the side rather than the end, I was wondering how you would solve that problem. Good luck with the rest of the set up, you and your dad are really working hard to get this system in, especially with all the shop items. Thanks and I hope you have a good Sunday and week ahead!

[@dirkengels3505]

Just a tip when putting fill in keep it a bit wet it compacts a lot better

[@chevyguy-hf1yq]

Looking great brother! I sure hope you saved/sold those brochures!!! Every penny counts when you bite off a committment like this! TY so much for sharing!

[@joeandjudygreen5398]

Glad you’re making progress with this large project. Looking good.

[@rickd8322]

Instead of stone for the garage, check with the local quarries. The larger ones usually will have a "recycled" blend of gravel made from crushed concrete and sometimes has asphalt millings blemded in too. Stuff packs and locks up much tighter than just crushed gravel. Might even get them to take that old concrete pile you have going there.

[@ZakHesse]

This is so interesting how everything is going to work.

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Everything is looking good sure is a lot of work.

[@SuzyOlson]

Getting so close to actually seeing it happen, and you did this Eric!

[@ChickenAmericanCheesePickle]

cant wait to see it all running. hope it all works good

[@randalkeener1]

I kinda sensed in this video more than any other- how tiring this all must be. and sometimes overwhelming. Sending some extra strength your way!

[@bgood424]

I’d use something else besides salt on the cement. Don’t want it ruining that new path during snow/ ice!

[@jasonleckrone2577]

calcium

[@rusnsc7622]

Boy lots going on. Big changes. Thanks for taking us along. 🙏🇺🇸

[@danny88dh]

We didn't get much snow last winter in ny. But it seems like ever other year we get dumped on

[@charlesward8196]

You might want to consider a rotary broom attachment for the skid steer to clear those robot lanes. Several businesses with lots of long walkways around. South Central Montana use them. They work well if the snow has not been driven or walked on, which creates patches of ice.

[@jjau19]

Wonder if you could cover the pathways with the fabric buildings like you’re considering for the bunks. That would keep the snow off. Issue would be cost and where you have to cross the pathways with equipment. Something to kick around maybe.

[@joetheagent]

This project is so coo!! Really looking forward to seeing it running! If it snows heavily this winter at least you can say "I told you so"... not much comfort when you are shoveling it though. Are you going to grow your hair out a bit? You do you, of course...but I think its cool. I say grow it while you got it my dude... it usually only gets thinner with time.

[@briansteeper9229]

Nice bulk tech bins! Made about an hour away from me, just ordered 4-45 tonne steel hopper in from them, should be here in a month for my soybean roasting.

[@ronzezulka6646]

The silos are amazing. I grew up with 80 footers.

[@michaelwallace5887]

Man it's all looking so good can't wait to see the robot feeding

[@stevebiddle8912]

Great to see your vision becoming reality!!

[@misawajason]

be careful what product you put down on concrete for ice prevention. Some of the readily available products will cause pitting and eat away at the concrete in no time.

[@davebalch7817]

All of this is fascinating to see automation😊 But I sure wish the farmer got paid relative to the cost inflation

[@BlazeDuskdreamer]

18:49 lol - I was sitting here in NY thinking that seems like it's going to be a problem come winter.

[@lildill5717]

Calcium!! Salt will damage the concrete!

[@theirishman8356]

Keep the honey bee's there. They will help pollinate all your corn and stuff.

[@Ghost-Mama]

@@10thgenerationdairyman61😂 that just means that you need more! You should set up some of those hives around the fields that collect honey 🍯 and squirts it out into jars 🫙 and then go on field trips with your kids in bee suit’s and collect your honey 🍯 and sell it from home 🏡 to start a college fund for your children 👧🏼 👦 🧒 to help them pay 💰 for school to help you on the farm when they are older. Or money 💰 for whatever they need growing up. You can bond, save money for them, have fun, pollinate your crops, and have larger crop yields and more free feed. You can also use honey 🍯 as a multivitamin for yourself or the kids, or the cows 🐮 🐄 . Honey 🍯 contains daily nutritional benefits with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It boost’s your immune system.

[@coyroberts8356]

Starting to look like y’all know what y’all doing!! 😂😂😊

[@dennisdole1764]

Your plan is coming together nicely. I marvel at it all on what you’re doing! The future looks like a lot more videos 😂

[@bobheitz730]

Just a thought, seal the concrete to improve longevity. Do Not use salt on concrete. Our local farmers in SE Pa use a concrete saft product that works to -20 F.

[@JD9RX830]

Can't wait to see the robots in action. Really happy for you guys! As far as snow/ice management, check out an Echo PAS-2620 and get a bristle broom. If the snow is too deep to push, flip it over and pull the snow towards you. There's so much y'all could use that for and a rubber paddle broom.

[@mariodumais2153]

That last pathway... You may want to build some sort of retainer wall at some point. Going over with heavy equipment plus the freeze and thaw action of the seasons will tend to squeeze the dirt to the outside and cause your lane to list. Please note that I don't know much about this stuff so I recommend seeking expert advice.

[@USB-123]

“Bin there, Done that.” Good one. 😂

[@danielanderson7442]

A special happy birthday to your father on his 60th birthday

[@corrinurecowman2138]

Use urea fertiliser on concrete,,,great for snow ice control and doesn't damage the concrete

[@kwoller]

I think you found a new spot for a drain box - that's a lot of surface water in the bunks!

[@briantierney7255]

Farm's coming along beautifully

[@KirillShore]

I didn't know that Farming Simulator 25 added construction equipment and buildings that you actually have to build.

[@mikenedjoika2172]

Keep up the videos can’t wait to see the finish product looking good and very interesting

[@robertthomas5590]

Going in through the side of the shed would a curb be beneficial keeping the robot from a possible dump over on that slope.

[@robertsimon6500]

I imagine that in a few years or less the power plants and traction motors and surface to wheel traction will improve. Which will make the transporting distance easier to traverse no matter the conditions. This is America we always find a away to make it faster, better, stronger.

[@michaelmalloy2399]

I’ve never seen a Robot Feeder system. I’m not going to Google it either, I’m going to find out from Eric. Such a cool project.

[@dave_from_mo]

It takes a lot of heat to keep concrete warm enough to melt snow.

[@leandalynch975]

heck job setting up load concret, cost must be huge, be interesting see how it goes, hows new house living in it? great videos.

[@jackthewisedog5171]

It is coming together nicely now

[@OfficialSamuelC]

It might be worth putting some steel or some metal edges on the sides of the concrete that you’ll be driving vehicles off of as climbing up and down the edge of concrete like that will eventually break the edges. Or try and raise, compact the soil on the edges near areas you’ll drive off so it’s level with the edges of the concrete or some stones to raise it up.

[@pushpushlambert8079]

Hey great to watch . Question: How good will the Bot be in winter ... traction in snow etc ... just saying brushing the top while it dries would have been prudent . But they have do have various Anti slip concrete sealer . Bins look 👀 like towers 👍🏻

[@mikedamico8902]

Those smaller dirt rollers ALWAYS feel like theyre going to tip over at the slightest incline. Props to your dad.

[@jws3925]

Man, you guys are dropping some serious money into the operation.

[@Don-pq5gg]

Good plan. Good luck!

[@rearlt]

Really exciting seeing everything come together!

[@user-ur2cc7cs5j]

Its looking great. I'm very happy for you and your family. I'm for anything that frees up time...lol. Thanks for sharing. Be safe. Stay well. Victor

[@jbbrown7907]

I can't imagine doing as much nonmilking work as you are doing while all that goes into keeping a dairy herd continues to stay going.

[@Ghost-Mama]

It’s so much better sharing the Light 🤍 with Eric and his dad and the farm whenever he post’s his videos instead of becoming disheartened 💔 by politics. Thank you 🙏🏻 Eric 💙 and Dad 💚 for sharing your journey 💛 with us!! You are Blessed 💖 and Highly favored 💜 by the Universe 🤍!! Thank you 🙏🏻 for your passion 🧡 and your Honesty ❤️ while you educate us about Life 🌎!! Your Truth is Beautiful 🌟✨⭐️ like magic 🌤!!

[@jeffreylyons1531]

Looking great be careful in those silos

[@thomaslapp6029]

Nice to see a plan come together for you.

[@IHkid]

Think about gutters on the buildings for keeping water off the ramp going into the side of the barn. Keep rain then possible ice off the ramp.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

The jackhammer attachment is the best tool you guys have.

[@ronzezulka6646]

Gotta say,,what your doing is frigging amazing.