A New Pig Barn?

How should we build our new pig barn?
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[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

This is a great example of why your channel is one of the most valuable channels on KZbin today. You constantly teach people by your example that you don't have to have the latest and greatest to have a great farming operation. Instead of building a new building, you make use of what you have. Whether it's your chicken trailer, your feed and water dishes from cut off barrels or that scrap lumber which can be used for everything, you show people how they can save money while providing themselves with the infrastructure they need. There's a long way and a lot of money between what's pretty and what works.

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Well said Mark.

[@butch556]

Amen Mark

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

@@jarlidar Absolutely

[@ghfg7045]

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[@joejohnson7517]

Pete I love your channel for your humbleness and intelligence. You aren’t buying new expensive tractors, building new “Dream shop’s” and you make an emphasis on farming as a business. You are very relatable compared to other channels. Thanks for keeping your originality on your channel.

[@Vilhelmnilsson]

Agree with you!!!

[@COIcultist]

Farming, not farming for KZbin views or sponsorship.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Nice to see you back, COIcultist. I wondered if you were ok.

[@COIcultist]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm As you have varied your posting times and days a bit I've tended to miss you posting within the last half hour and more subscribers means more comments. I have been a bit poorly and didn't make proper sense of your film on changing pig economics. Nice to be missed. I have a load of questions to ask you, but will have to catch a just released film. I'm still watching, though.

[@simojms3638]

I hope to find a job opportunity in a farm🙏

[@garybelcher8259]

What a great video. I think it’s one of your best. Applying common sense, working through an issue…. Coming to a workable and practical solution…. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@maryknittel1266]

Amen. Beautifully stated.

[@cjchacha1]

Pete this is another example why I think you're one of the absolute best channels on KZbin! Practical and real talk about how to make due with what you have. Great idea about reusing your existing barn. Love your channel!

[@ga6589]

"Utilize what you have." Great advice for us all, no matter our circumstances!

[@Aphenro]

How much better off would the world be if we all stopped and asked, "Instead of buying something new, can I use what I currently have better?" Very sage advise Pete.

[@Flippin_Crazy]

Excellent! This is one of your BEST VIDEOS PETE!!! Utilize what you got! Can’t wait to watch the new Pig facility be born!

[@terryrussel3369]

Re-Tasking and remodeling existing structures is the way to go ! That's how my neighbors and family have been doing it for generations. The biggest thing is the quality of the original work, the materials used and how it has been maintained. I think the Marines call this the 'maximum utilization of available resources". Keep up the GREAT work educating the masses !

[@bjcombs1989]

Two years ago I found your videos and started raising pigs. We now farrow 5 sows and just invested in a new farrowing pen setup (6 stalls with covered shelters, 3 pens and a "paddock" area for humans to move around in).

[@vadanadav]

How much did it cost?

[@bjcombs1989]

@vadanadav I spent about 4k for new 2 5/8 pipe, 1k for new tin, 1.5k for panels and about 3k on labor. I have a skid steer with post driver, mobile welder and all the tools needed already. About 10k total investment overall.

[@Minecraft-gw1jv]

@@bjcombs1989 small Farms are the Future! No more processed meat that’s been injected with everything under the Sun that gives us all this Cancer. We need to just grow our own and help each other along the way! God Bless and I wish you the best!🤝

[@vadanadav]

@@bjcombs1989 I admit that I was surprised at Pete's numbers. Yours sound much more realistic and I would expect the costs to scale at something less than a linear rate. But also I think that there is some conflation of positive cashflow return and profit...

[@earlsmithson4749]

Pete, I have never been a farmer and at age 78 will never be,however I really admire your dedication to the preservation of the way of life for those who feed America. Your tractor restoration is also a pleasure to watch. Keep up this fine channels work

[@k2dlt]

As always the thinking man solves his problems with little to no waste. You have the building and I'm sure the "junk" can be moved together in the further opening near the piglets. Sometimes cost becomes the mother of necessity. Bravo on your choice. I look forward to your change and hope for your success.

[@waynedutton3737]

"Utilize what you have better" is something people don't hear enough of now days

[@timg8138]

I'll admit that the answer was right in front of me and never thought about it till you pointed it out. Good luck Pete, I look forward to following your new adventure.

[@andrewhenseler1262]

Thanks for the entertainment while I drink my morning coffee! You and your channel have been a major inspiration for me. Recently I was given the opportunity to purchase 40 acres of my families land, which is half hay field, and half hardwood. I decided to peruse the purchase and am excited for the future. Keep up the great content!

[@doug1883]

The amazing part about this is that you can apply this to nearly EVERYTHING! Society has really moved away from utilizing the resources we have to just getting new stuff... things just get made more cheaply and replaced more often.

[@seamusbolton215]

My whole life, I have never had any interest in farming and I came to this channel to from "Diesel Creek" watching machine repair videos. I stared watching your tractor restoration videos, however your sincere and honest approach slowly drew me in, until one day I realized, I know the names of your animals and when you turn a corner I know what to expect because I have a mental map in my head of your farm. I even started discussing how pigs were reared with my Dad, who was raised on a small farm and delights in explaining how he and his family dealt with the same issues and problems you have Thank you so much for expanding my horizons and bringing me closer to my Dad

[@stevedaniel8703]

Always enjoy listening to you, going through your thought process. I believe you are helping more people than you think. Keep your videos going, I enjoy them very much.

[@sonnywells9937]

Pet for President.

[@Me-ov9nw]

I love that you want to let your pigs be pigs and live a happy life!❤ your dad would be proud using his building

[@joquintero4995]

I wanted to thank you for your videos. My husband found you recently and you and your wife have brought great comfort to him which also comforts me. He enjoys watching you both so much. My husband has prostate cancer and it’s kind of rough right now. But you and your videos are great distraction and so much fun. Again thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@ltthomas114]

Hey Pete, just wanted to thank you and Hillary for the videos on your farm life. Our family loves watching you're adventures....and the kids say "we want more piggy videos". Looking forward to more videos... God bless.

[@nickwiseman7770]

I could feel that ship sinking pretty quickly Pete but you did what I would of done and just repurposed a area I’d already had! Love the thought process really excited for this new opportunity for you guys!!

[@a.p.5429]

So relaxing, watching the cows chew while you are talking. Taking the time to think things through and sleep on it leads to better decisions. Good luck on your new project. Farmers gotta be flexible.

[@Wheelloader__]

Sounds like a great plan Pete. Ezra’s gonna love that warm garage.

[@bobwollard9105]

Outstanding logic, Pete. As a recently retired mechanical engineer, it is good to see you engaging in "refinement of design". You start with an idea and think on it long enough, and clarity eventually appears. Your latest plan embraces economy of construction as well as simple practicality. And it also pays tribute to your father's investment in the farm. Can't wait to see your final outcome.

[@plainandsimple1]

Thanks Pete, as a 34 year old and new farming start up with my wife, your outlook and info has been super helpful.

[@scrappyquilter102]

Super excited about the new plan Pete! Too many farmers end up as financial hostages to the bank for too much building, too much big tractor, etc. WELL DONE! Can't wait to see it underway!!!

[@George_Ren]

Your sharing of the thoughts and decisions that most people don't get a chance to see, is refreshing and a great way to pass on your experience to others. Keep up to great work. Thank you.

[@CaribouOrange]

Perhaps your best video so far, such sound advices for the younger gen I am a part of. Can hardly express my gratitude

[@NYWaters]

The old adage says it all: "Use what you got and you won't need what you've not"

[@notingbuttractors668]

17:57 Ezra has to be one of the most important animals on your farm

[@hyperdude54]

What a great video to wake up to.

[@nicholeoconnor-rk5mp]

Hillary needs to be in more videos she's really cool love seeing her

[@tbowman85]

This is what brought me to your channel. I learn a lot about farming and therefore I appreciate the results it delivers to our society. Thanks Pete and Hillary

[@jmilleronaire]

You didn't convert degrees Fahrenheit to kilometers and I had to convert it myself!

[@galeparker1067]

🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@donedennison9237]

Used to run a computer business. We came in for another company to help configure a new network of systems for running a third business. The customer expected the new system to run perfectly with all new hardware and software AND networking on day one. It never does. They had sold their old system. Now, I do understand that they did this partly to fund the new stuff, but they found out quickly how bad an idea it was. Have an idea, make a plan, adapt, use old systems in parallel for at least six months, adapt some more. They were not my customer, but we tried to help them and all they did was get angrier and angrier. Having to fix other people's messes taught me lots of valuable lessons I'm glad I didn't have to learn the hard way by making them ourselves.

[@dickdavidson3616]

Great plan, build your customer base first, then invest for growth. Looking forward to seeing the changes to the pole barn!

[@spoolsandbobbins]

You have an incredible gift from God Pete. And you’re using it well! Thanks for sharing it all with us. Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦

[@charlenepartlow7880]

As always ...your concentrated thoughts for the best way to do something thete on the farm is appreciated in hearing all about it ! A plethora of decisions to be made and all weighed out in your mind...wow ! Love your figuring $$$ ! I swear Pete those new breed of piglets that you have growning into the cutest, sweetest, most comical pigs I have ever seen. Just love all of their personalities !

[@kalemercer7053]

Love your work!! Friends of mine never seam to unerstand why I have so many crazy ideas and they never get off the ground. Your breakdown expalins it so PERFECTLY!

[@robertwebb4245]

Pete that is an awesome idea on just converting the old barn into what your needing. When you said $100,000 dollors , I just about had a baby pig myself , LOL.. 🐷 I love your channel Pete.

[@davida.proctorjr6441]

Can't wait to see the new setup for all the new piggies!!! I wish I lived close to you, I'd love to come by every now and then to help you out, and I would buy a lot of your food from the market. I really appreciate all of your content. It's a real pleasure to watch

[@inqwit1]

Thank you for taking us through the process. Though not a farmer myself, following the thinking is beneficial for other areas of my life.

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

I bet whenever Pete turns the camera off, he gets in with the piggies and plays around with them. I know I would! 😁

[@hellion1654]

Patty is my spirit animal. Give her a good ear rub for me!

[@prestonmiller9552]

Pete, you do a good job of thinking things through before you act. Many people jump right into things without any plan at all and end up in failure. So this is an excellent video to show potential new small farmers how to develop a good business plan and thinking about how they are going to make a profit.

[@thomasgreuel8180]

25 years ago, I used to furrow in a 10 sow furring barn on concrete bedded with straw. Clean them every day. If I were to do it again, I would build a raised approximately 6 inch high pen approximately 7' x 7' with a 2 foot aisle around each pin for the manure to escape then you clean the aisle, not the pen. I always enjoyed raising pigs years ago.

[@baypointelawn]

More videos on Billy the Boar! Billy is the best. Favorite porker in the USA. Cant wait to see what this lil guy produces in litters in the future.

[@wayupnort6271]

You’re a wise man Mr.Pete! Given the uncertainties that we’re facing in our country I’d say your decision making process is on point along with all the other reasons you laid out. Good luck to you Sir!

[@zeekfromcentralfl3299]

Wow. I'm not a farmer, but I love watching what you have to say, because it relates to many other things. I'm totally absorbed in watching how you live and plan your operation with common sense and good judgement!

[@estherch8394]

Using existing building is the best solution, as an engineer. Like you can expand the farm efficiently. Great job. 👍

[@EFChapin]

I love that you figured out this practical first step in the new venture. Your videos are such a pleasure…thank you!

[@aliciamarie9704]

I’m impressed with how much space you have for those mamas & babies

[@josephneville5572]

Pete, Thank you very much for providing the detailed information about starting a Feeder Pig operation. It is AMAZING videos like this that make me watch your channel ever chance I get. For my farm journey; it was the best video you have done!!!!!! Thanks again.

[@tracystewart6766]

THIS is why I love your channel. Common sense, using what you have- this can be applied to any area of life and it’s how my dad ran our family farm. I am so excited to see this new venture you embark on. I also need to say: I ❤ Ezra! 😊🐈

[@billb4631]

God bless you, Pete! Sound wisdom for anyone. Love y'all! Best wishes for the future!🙏

[@janearnold4737]

Thinking out loud and sharing with us. Thank you. Your channel is my go-to when I want to relax and gain knowledge at the same time!

[@mollytheda9273]

My favorite video so far. My own tendencies are to get carried away and bite off more than I can manage. Really appreciate your approach and progression through your planning. Excellent tutorial for project planning.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Molly. We were thinking about management, especially in the winter, a lot, but I didn't mention it. Having the cattle and pigs under one roof makes taking care of them much easier for Hil and I.

[@mollytheda9273]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Yes! Am always wondering about my own physicality taking on new projects. At 54, still have a lot of energy, but want my farm projects to age well with me.

[@brucehudson3241]

A renovation versus a new build , Pete. Good thinking!

[@chuckstrasbaugh62]

One of your best videos, Pete! Well done-Ezra's a sweetheart!

[@teresacoombes8705]

We just had twin Shetland Sheep and your videos about farm life have helped my husband Scott and I. We also have chickens, ducks and geese. We even have hatched Ameraucana, Lavender Orpington and Black Australorp chicks. Thanks for your videos. Blessings

[@tim78723]

Pete you always make me think, and I appreciate that. I do miss the "Dad Jokes" though.

[@billroberts3864]

Pete, thanks for 'walking' us through your thought process on changing your pig raising operation. Your common sense analysis of the big picture will provide a good outcome for you and Hillary. It will be interesting to follow along as you proceed to make the necessary changes to housing and raising pigs in a profitable manner.

[@LensFog]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and bringing us along with the planning. I'm look forwards to all the fun videos that may be involved.

[@misty9419]

Listening to you talk through all of the planning got me excited for you guys! Very smart Pete! Thanks for sharing

[@haroldraceedge1168]

I vote Pete for President! Why cant the leaders of our Local, State, and Federal Governments think practical solutions to potentially expensive needs like Pete. Well done my friend, Have a wonderful day.

[@jinnessmith-ri4bg]

Hey Pete. Agree this is one of your best videos. Love hearing the thought process and seeing the alignment of beliefs and action. Keep up the good work.

[@blueovaltrucker]

I see a lot of similarities in the ways you think and run your farm with the way my Grandad did his. He never got filthy rich but he was always the happiest guy around. The respect and the care you give the animals really comes through in your videos as well.

[@LegendHold1]

JayJay is just such a character. He acts like he's happy all the time. He and Bossy Pig make a cute couple actually. Billy is certainly coming along. I do hope you keep JayJay and Bossy Pig for a while...I really can't wait to see their piglets.

[@stevehowe1792]

I got excited for you while I was watching. I think you are making the right decision. You can do a lot with what you have already at lower cost and smaller footprint than adding another building.

[@wgoconnor33]

Pete , we ( your loyal viewers) I’m sure would be happy to contribute to a Patreon account, we adore your channel and wish to watch it for many more years.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks William, I appreciate that. I have a hard and fast rule not to ask for money from viewers or sponsors.

[@machintelligence]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm That is a fine philosophy, but I use an ad blocker, and I wish there were some way to reward those who produce videos that I enjoy.

[@anthonymuaava7519]

I have learned a lot from watching your channel when I’m ready to start farming I can thank you for all the lessons learned

[@onlinefarmbooks]

"A trusted source for top quality" is a fantastic quote in your marketing plan.

[@barrettthompson5363]

Outstanding video! A true Master Class learning experience for all small farmers. Sharing your thought process and explaining all of the costs associated with a new facility vs. re- purposing the pole barn to be more in line with return on investment. Easy to move animals, easy to clean out, more manure input for your fields. A total win for the farm.

[@speedbuggy7240]

As a former architect student and have an Associate degree in architectural engineering from Alfred state. This is my favorite of your vids. But especially because I'm getting Tamworth piglets soon. I been around farms all my life, but that's not same as having a farm. So, I've researching on the barn designs. Thank you, you've help me out and gave me some insights and thoughts on how I want move forward. Thank you.

[@danschneider7369]

I love the idea Pete. Why assume the additional risk when you can put your toe into the water by reconfiguring and utilizing what you all ready own outright. Makes solid business sense. After all, the one principal of business that never expires, is that debt kills when the risk is measured with expectations of optimum sales.

[@awesometaylor5881]

❤Blessings and Blessings to you as you move forward in your new pigs pen.

[@patrickgrandy6665]

Pete sounds like you got it all figured out brother

[@shiversneak]

Always enjoy your ability to talk through advice.

[@lynnclark4208]

Thanks Pete! This video is (in my mind) KEEPING IT REAL! And as Daddy would have said, getting down to the brass tacks (or the facts). I enjoyed hearing the process of determining what is the best solution. Hope this helps others how to figure the solution to what they need.

[@oledavec]

Thanks for another great video, Pete. I appreciate your approach to things. Down to earth, practical, solid. Very good to know that the good old values still work. Carry on lad.

[@chucknelson4556]

Thanks, Pete. I'm not a farmer but your teaching applies to whatever you plan to do. I will apply it in the future.

[@carol242]

What a wise idea! Feel the waters before building the boat. Right on!

[@patrickdarrellobrien1381]

Great video! Practical common sense, Missing in a lot of our world these days. Keep up the good work.

[@unclesquirrel6951]

I love watching videos like this is very humbling . I love logic

[@vince8664]

Yes! Small Farm Sunday episodes are back!!!

[@michaeltellurian825]

Well, I'm doing my part by letting the ads play through until the end. Hope that helps, Pete.

[@MaynardFamilyHomestead]

I think that is very wise idea Pete! Especially with the volatile markets right now. Thanks for another great video.

[@markfin7225]

I have a local person who provides me a couple piglets each year. It’s good for him and for me. I like that model. I like your thought process.

[@drthunder481]

Sounds like a great plan Pete. Will save you both a ton of money fixing up that building.

[@jeremyfletcher3282]

I like you "use what ya got" plan a lot Pete. Very prudent.

[@gregkurtz4374]

I wasn't expecting this ending to the plan. But very smartly and articulately thought out and conveyed. Great advise. thank you.

[@rogerschlitter5116]

I was ag lender for many years. I told farmers the easiest money to pay back was the money you didn’t need to borrow. The surviving cattle feeders in my area were known for minimal investment in facilities. Hogs were a different story in our extreme cold winter environment, but again costly facilities often did not bring the hoped for results. Costly facilities require a change in management intensity, which some could handle, but some could not.

[@Heinlein.]

I love it repurposing for new business idea. I know the businesses I start will have to be repurposing things because of budget/profit. Pig farming business is my biggest area of interest thank you for sharing.

[@piteusx8440]

Excellent case study interview question for a macro consulting firm. Out of the box thinking is always rewarded. Calculating the utilization rate in regards to space vs. amount of work will maximize profits while help plan for the future. Managing expectations and efficiency are the keys to business big or small.

[@ianbird9143]

Good morning Pete You could buy second hand shipping containers to store your stuff in… keep what you need and recycle the rest ….. instant storage at a set price Good luck with the barn conversion… hopefully all on film Jennifer & Ian xx🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@cstar54]

Pete, another really great video!!!

[@fasiistyrer]

Someone should give you a mini sculpture of Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker". Very well thought through process and i think Hillary and you reached a good result.

[@chrisbrackett9779]

17:42 great next venture idea, can’t wait to see it moving along

[@edmondmccudden27]

Brilliant video, I'm really looking forward to seeing the plans and construction of the new pig barns. I'm so inspired by your story and the morality of your farming life, well done. My best regards to hillary who's total support to your partnership is to be applauded

[@andrewpaige6571]

I love that you sharing sound business advice for the future.