Building Our DREAM POND! Can You Dig A Pond With A Mahindra 1640 and Titan Box Blade? Ranch Makeover

[@osmadchlo]

That wet, soft spot might mean there is a spring under there! That would come in very handy!

[@GinaKayLandis]

I wonder if that was filled in with the gravel and dirt mixture!

[@maryellencook9528]

If in doubt, call your dad. He redid the pond on your parents' property. An island for migrating water fowl would be nice. You are making wonderful progress on everything, Jason. Well done.

[@kaycook1819]

You have my grandmother’s exact , same name. Nice comment by the way. Sorry but it’s a bit of shock to see her name and then you commenting. Ps, she was the sweetest, kindest woman I knew and she was a fantastic cook, gardener and all around good soul. God bless you. ❤️🤍💙

[@maryellencook9528]

@@kaycook1819 thank you. You have the same name as one of my sisters-in-law before she married. Small world! Blessings to you from this Cook household to yours. Peace.❤🙏☮

[@abba2me]

Ponds do better at a low point so rain runoff refills it. Dig down to the clay layer so you don’t lose the water. If you put in a well, it will help replenish the pond so it stays fresh. Just some advice because of my past mistakes. :)

[@TheCrockers]

We already planned on using a well to keep it full

[@lynetteredden8358]

@Abba2me...awesome of you to share your learned advice with them!

[@christianwolff3461]

Digging down to the clay layer is very important if you don’t you are waisting time. You will be revisiting it soon. Water finds the path of least resistance and the dirt sitting on top of the grass is the path!

[@derrickyaeger6548]

Hey Crokers, Make sure you find clay so it will hold water. I just know from watching Homestead Rescue, that if it is not clay it will all drain out. It would be a shame to see that.

[@chipb7431]

I was thinking same thing. I watch a pond video and they will need clay. The soil looks discolored. I was wondering is that iron in soil or clay.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@barbersandy WTHeck ??? You're joking , right ??? Pigs make ponds ??!!!!!

[@Junkyard_Dog]

All he has is clay.

[@tiffanyb4764]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 yes they do they help seal it up and hold water

[@CaroleMinxBlanton]

@@chipb7431 rocks up here are full of iron, there's got to be some in the dirt too. Wait till he builds a outdoor bbq pit with some natural stone. That will look REALLY good. You know like with the rocks Jared made his little burn ring with. Homes up here are built with em too.

[@sharonmiles9538]

Have you considered making a tiny island in the middle of the pond so ducks or geese would have a nesting spot that's safe from most other critters.

[@LisaGriffiths460]

Good idea Sharon I was thinking the same thing, would offer amazing protection and would look nice.

[@sharonmiles9538]

@@LisaGriffiths460 I totally agree. Someone in my family did that when they built their pond and planted a couple Cedar trees on it for them to hide under. Later they went out to the island on a small boat and added nesting boxes for the winter.

[@LisaGriffiths460]

@@sharonmiles9538 Sounds beautiful Sharon, I hope Jason reads your comment, I think he would probably do it. They all love cedar trees and it would look really special. Take care x

[@sharonmiles9538]

@@LisaGriffiths460 Thanks; you too! Have a GLORIOUS day!

[@deannamarienixon-hernandez9009]

Sounds like a beautiful ideal.

[@jerriewyatt905]

When we dug our pond years ago we didn’t get it as deep as we wanted because we hit a spring in the bottom.. we got a foot or so of water in it overnight.. it gets really low in hot, hot summer, but never goes dry .. it’s probably 20 years since it was dug.. It started getting soft and muddy before we hit the spring.. and it was summer when we dug it..

[@Broc7401]

The reason that pond went dry is the walls were too grainy. You need a base of clay and walls of clay all the way through.

[@fishkrackhed]

Agree. Needs to be done like that.. or add a liner

[@kelligallicchio325]

Solid formation to hold in the water and not dry up good point

[@timhart3735]

Very important when building a pond to have a dam at one end of the other and compacted I can’t stress how much needs to be compacted and hopefully your dirt is clay that will retain the water then you have to build an overflow depending on if you get rain or you have runoff I’m very proud of what you guys are doing I can’t wait to keep watching more

[@d.collier_8280]

Jason, try this. Use the ripper teeth on the box blade to break up the soil, then use the bucket to scoop up the loose soil and place it where you want it. Best thing to do, is to get y’all a disk harrow or something like that to break up all the soil, before you just digging. Or, see about getting a bucket with ripper teeth. Just a suggestion

[@debradupra6554]

Looking good Jason.Can’t wait to see Danielle and Jared’s face when they see it.God Bless y’all

[@WayneS1967]

Jason may need to get a water switcher out there to check for water. I think that pond may have been a natural spring. Based on how wet and muddy it started to get in that one area compared to rest of the area

[@rhondaskipper64]

That pond is going to be very nice, can’t wait to see when it’s completed ❤️

[@tinagilmore6373]

Jason, you found your best toy ever!!!! Y’all are so blessed! If I had that, I’d be having a ball on it too!!! Loving seeing ALLLLL of y’all’s videos showing your progress on SDR!!!❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Tina, how are you doing?

[@hollydolly6630]

Jason the pond looks heart shaped at this point, try to keep it heart shaped like Danielle's Rock she found!!!🥰🥰🥰✌✌✌ Looking Awesome!!! Love that tractor!!!

[@brendahughes7220]

The boys and their toy! I can see how excited you all are to be using your new tractor! I enjoy you all so much! It makes me remember when I was a little girl and my mom and dad aunts and uncles had projects like this! Great memories! My grandparents owned 185 acres. They owned all kinds of livestock. They had strawberry fields. This just is amazing to watch you guys! Keep up the good work! I’m going to keep watching until you all get it done!

[@levisgrandmother6997]

The pond appears to have a heart shape. Love it!

[@knightstalker1972]

I've been watching for years. Love the content. Just keep it real and love life to the fullest. Yert! Its all about the trials and errors in life. I can't wait to see where you take us on this journey. Enjoy that new tractor 🚜

[@patelias1212]

Maybe get someone familiar with the soil in your area to see if it will hold water. Like someone else said you may need to add the correct soil so it holds water. Cog Hill Farms had to add soil to their pond so it will hold water. Good luck guys and gal!

[@boardwalkbw7130]

Thank you so so so so much for SHOWING us the majority of the time instead of just talking the whole time

[@kelligallicchio325]

Keep going Jason l believe In you, after all you are a phone call away from the Grand Crocker (DaD) he hasn't let these builds down , genius of a man.... Your MoM is a lucky Lady. Anyway you are doing a phenomenal job , 💪✌️❤️ Yert !!

[@dawnsutherland3461]

I'm reallyhappy for all of you.

[@michaelbaker8212]

Check the elevation around your land via a map. Then build a small 2 maybe 3 ft damn at the lowest part to keep water in your stream and maybe keep the pond moving.... you could use the stream for a bit of free energy

[@Pjdlharvey]

OMG it looks like a heart. Cynthia Davis has me finding hearts in everything. LOL Hi Cory and Cynthia. Jason it is looking great. I think you're doing a wonderful job. Heck how wrong can it be if it's working, right. Keep digging to the clay. Wonder how deep you have to dig? I sure miss seeing Danielle. I hope she will be back in the videos soon. I hope we get to see her reaction to all the work that is done. This is so darn exciting.

[@GinaKayLandis]

Definitely looks like a heart!

[@sandrahankins8488]

Seeing you make your dreams come true is the best. Love watching SDR come to life is awesome

[@nato77379]

From the arial view it kinda has a heart shape to the pond Jason. Great progress

[@wlk4heart]

Fun to watch. Love reading the comments too. Especially about creating an ecosystem. 💞

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear, how are you doing?

[@ronaldgaska4480]

It would be so cool to have a backhoe. Property has beauty everywhere. Your giving the property a second life. It would be awesome to get some history as to what uses the property had over the years. Oil is one guess. A bridge and shop was one good thing that is amazing. It is nice that your getting the shop, fencing for animals, barn, clearing and other things completed before you focus on home building. I know Jared will make himself a nice little homestead. I hope Jared decides to let you all take a goat and name them. Its Saturday and 14 degrees and 45mph winds and white out Blizzard conditions here in coastal Groton/New London, Connecticut. Be safe/Be warm. Blessings beautiful Crocker family.

[@marinahyre2213]

I agree. A backhoe would with so much and would help with clearing up the creek, too. Water is LIFE! Love the pond! GREAT JOB!!! 👍❤️🙏

[@mibarber1]

I totally get you are practicing on the tractor and feel bad cuz I was one of those that "googled" making a pond and freaked out a little. But Shoot Dang!!! You're practicing and learning. I shouldn't give you ANY advice unless you ask. Carry on! Learn learn learn. Love the Crocker family! Ps wearing my SDR hoodie!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Bath, how are you doing?

[@marjiebuckner2485]

So much fun n it looks like a heart shape opening,! A good way to learn what your tractor can do!

[@ameliasonger3758]

The pond is looking good I can't wait to see it finished. Thank you for sharing your journey on the property. God Bless you

[@charlotteforrester3118]

It is looking so good! You will have the tractor mastered before you know it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BA-yo3vz]

Wow, building this ecosystem is going to be amazing to attract wild life and nature's living creatures. Can't wait to see it blossom.

[@travise8008]

Looks like that pond is pretty high elevation you probably won't get much run off to keep it full.

[@genewileyopa]

If you look up to the tree area the ground looks wet. Might be a small spring feed.

[@lynnwynn5317]

When I was building my ponds I had seven I would always take it very deep in the middle at least 6 feet deep. Reason being so the fish could winter over. I know you know this, that some varieties of fish can winter over in deep water.

[@AtHomewithTomandRhonda]

I love that line you keep repeating!! “I don’t know BUT I’ll figure it out!” YES YOU WILL MY FRIEND👍

[@brendahuey6277]

Man you work so hard. So happy for you and Danielle. She works so hard also. Thank all of you for share this all with us. Best of luck and God bless you all .

[@margaretagodfreyt6871]

Getting it done Way to go Jason. Danielle should be ecstatic.Jared will be too .keep it going love the video and all the content. You did amazing God Bless

[@marthareedy]

What a great advertisement for the tractor Mahindra 1640 it sure works good, hope you got a deal on it as you are displaying what it does !!! The pond will be so beautiful !!!

[@carolcalf2032]

Great work on the tractor for the pond You maybe new to it but you r learning fast! Well done 👏

[@billiekennedy131]

Keep at it, you can learn as you go. That’s what life is all about. Be safe.🙏😊

[@royclemo8744]

The deeper you go on your pond the better the fish will survive. 12 to 15 feet is what is recomended. Keep digging Jason.

[@jtdamomma]

Make the pond nice and deep! You could stock it with fish, once it stabilizes and holds water! It'll be a good stock pond for cattle, too!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear ,how are you doing?

[@alexfreer8892]

All the folk that say you can’t do it or it’s wrong etc. I so know you have a plan and it will work So per your responses I will keep watching xxx. I know all 3 of you will make this ranch amazing. It’s a marathon not a sprint 💕💕💕💕🥰🥰

[@TheCrockers]

This is why we love you!

[@susanfrey7065]

Your land is really looking good. That tractor makes life a lot easier. God bless you from Michigan ❤️

[@cherilcooper289]

Wow Jason! That looks like a heart shaped pond! You're killing it!💘💘💘💝💝💝

[@mildredlash3163]

CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING A UNCLE AND AUNT !!! JUST SEEN THE GOATS!!! SUCH CUTIE PIES!! 🐐

[@brendamccabe1020]

the lake is the shape of a heart!

[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

Cant wait to see it complete!! Great Job!

[@patriciacrabtree6786]

You are doing a great job Jason. Well all of you are doing a great job. Love everything you all are doing. Love watching all of y'all video. May God continue to bless you all. Love Patricia

[@unfinishedbusiness3164]

Looking great. I feel like every ranch needs a tractor

[@kentuckylifeatitsbest8947]

Oh my goodness, Jason your doing a wonderful job!!! Love the way the pond is starting look!!!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Looking really good!!! So happy for y'all.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Chandra, how are you doing?

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

Your doing great, my husband said you may look into putting clay down or liner. It will be great when your all done. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

[@cherylehubicsak3070]

The pond kind of looks heart ❤ shaped

[@brendad585]

I’m so excited for all of you!

[@TheHobbyFarmHomestead]

You will definitely be a pro at using that tractor after the pond is all done. Keep up the good work!

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

County extension agents are a great resource for a project such as this. They can save tine and money

[@terrimoore5181]

I thought it was starting to look like a heart ❤️ shaped pond.

[@AtypicalVagabond]

This is so awesome… I can’t wait until this gets burned up. You doing this reminds me when I was a little kid. My parents built a pond on our property. So many days swimming in there and fishing. Its going to be a massive upgrade for years to come for you all.

[@davidnelson3061]

Living the dream! Awesome job! I am a 53 year old man thinking about retiring from my carrier, buying some property and building basically a retirement ranch. I must say that you and your bother Jared are very inspiring. Honestly, I am very scared of making the change and following my dreams. I am thinking about making the trip out to your ranch for the Shootdang ranch meetup/fest in hopes of meeting others who already made the commitment of following their dreams.

[@spiceangel10]

Jason the pond is taking shape. Oh yeah I mean the shape of a heart ❤️ or strawberry 🍓. The drone footage gave me that view. So proud of you.

[@gwenzenk3748]

Congratulations uncle Jason n Aunt Danielle. Get ready for the fur babies

[@eunicewoodhouse6531]

Be interesting to see how deep it'll be when you've finished. It certainly is looking like a decent size 😊

[@ratherbeoutdoors345]

Make sure you do some sort of a liner with out the bottom packed in and the berm pack in it will leak

[@chrissyd6423]

Spending ths time in the pond area was good practice on how /what you can do

[@mildredlash3163]

THE POND ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A BIG HEART!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@rongray4847]

That tractor was defiantly a good purchase. That bit you did around the pond looks really good and cleans it up. 🇨🇦

[@irenekangaspoling5866]

Happy 😊 ShootDang ShootDang congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉 love 💕 from Ohio Irene looking great 👍🏻

[@terrys1977]

Looking good, Jason. You can't dig that big of a pond overnight, but you got an awesome start! Love you guys! Blessings

[@CoreyCynthiaDavis]

Yes! Have some fish and ducks and the whole Shootdang! Yert 🤟 Y'all have a great day!

[@catheyrestaino5110]

It is going to be a great benefit for your ranch. You are getting better and better the more you use the tractor. Good job Jason

[@cjg8822]

Can’t wait to see you and your honey swimming in it this summer!! And of course seeing Jared floating around in it as well!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear ,how are you doing beautiful lady?

[@russ4519]

I love to see that your learning.. as I watch I'm thinking O you should do that or this and then BAM your doing it .. learning and that is something you will never forget.. I do see alot of great advice as well !! Keep living yall's dream and look back and say wow we did that.. Much love to Jason Danielle and Jarod.. Living the dream Shoot Dang Ranch style !!

[@alanhorning7964]

Great Job young man. Nothing like experience learning on the Job.👍

[@PhilsHobbyRoom]

When y’all get through go to harbor freight and get a gas powered water pump with several rolls of 2 inch hose and dam up a spot in the creek and pump water to the pond ever so often to fill it up And keep it full while it’s not raining also is y’all put fish in it when it has water in it they make a solar powered water Aireator lol

[@carltondukes9258]

Well hello there again , now me myself I would dig it a lot deeper, just take the bucket and start in the center and push the dirty to the edge.

[@joeyjones3757]

Jason man you are making progress I'm sure Danielle and Jared is going to be excited over everything you have done so far that tractor has really helped in getting it done I can tell you are having fun learning how to do the pond

[@genewileyopa]

Looking good Jason. Do I see a wet spot up towards the tree. Is there a spring that feeds that? Thanks for sharing.

[@kimberlyfojtik3468]

The pond look from the drone looks like a big heart ❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@kathyimm2567]

Your excitement is contagious! Looks good. I've heard old carpet works good as a pond liner. Flooring stores usually have dumpsters full headed for a landfill. Hugs

[@dooleysmichiganhomestead8339]

We were blessed with a new tractor Oct 2021 and have the same idea for a small pond. We only have 4 acres ut we want to attempt to make a pond the shape of a heart. Then buy some sod to beautify and make a prayer garden close by.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

I’m with you Jason I think 🤔 that was Pond at one time sounds so exciting ☕️😻be careful

[@maryloushaw6858]

I like the fact you have the drone...live seeing it from the air

[@RidgeLife]

Man, that looks fun! That’s on my back 30 to do list!

[@Blessings.429]

Keep living the dream. 💖💖🇦🇺

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear ,how are you doing?

[@janettferrer6907]

Great pond but you need to make it deeper in one area … keep on working!! You guys can do it!!

[@susangay4866]

Get the pond ready now before the Spring rains come. Good job!

[@southernbelle3995]

Can you get some red clay delivered to firm up the pond and maybe for base to Jared's house? He may have something else in mind to level up the site. Looked like that soil might let the water through. In the long run, the clay would probably be worth it. I liked the idea others had to make an island for ducks, geese to nest. That would be great. What do you all think of all the baby goats at Jared's place? They are cuteness overload.

[@robertcaswell7930]

Once you get it dug out like you want it, I would rent a rolling packer machine to pack the dirt as hard as possible to establish a good hard bottom

[@mflynnnj1]

Jason, I know you are very excited to be using the new tractor ---it is awesome!! I would just kindly like to say before you go any further with your pond, it would be a great time to have it's soil tested. If it's all good, look at all that work you did, if not, then at least you won't have gone too far. -much love as always ~Mary & fam in NJ

[@lindam.1571]

Wow! It's looking great Jason! You're getting good with the tractor! 😉

[@charlottegoodwin1201]

I think you're doing a grrrrereeaaaat job dear!!!!!

[@gardenofglory8275]

Yes I did enjoy it very much short but good

[@jgmiller100]

I'm OLD but I have had Dreams and this was one of them. I used to Dream about on Buffalo, I would fish ... I Dreamed BIG at times SO PLEASE, Fish and catch and when you eat them ... Think of me and Enjoy eating your fish and KNOW that I Love you ALL :) knowing that I am 75 and time for me has passed but I Still am SOOO Happy that you ALL can be happy and I can remember being young again :)

[@randyvictor6423]

Be sure to save topsoil for ‘top of dam’ (to grow grass)… and all red clay. (separate to seal dam and bottom). P.S. … they say if pond leaks fence it and let some raised hogs wallow in it, near the dam. …probably need bulldozer or a excavator attachment!🤠🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻 ..🤠🇺🇸❤️🤠

[@LisaGriffiths460]

The pond looks a bit like a love heart from the drone footage at the end, pretty cool. You will be a pro in no time on the tractor, well done Jason.

[@lenorabowers9009]

It is starting to look 👀 like a great pond I can't wait to see it finished

[@faithbrewer6246]

It looks like a big heart. Maybe Matt, mom and daddy can come visit and bring the other tractor. If you had two tractors working for a week, Shot Dang Ranch would be rocking.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Faith, how are you doing?

[@tracyjordan1090]

Looks like fun actually. That tractor has been a life changer for you all.

[@joannadavis1881]

Your doing an amazing job Jason. Just be careful.