Why Dig a Pond & How Much It Cost | Farm & Swimming Pond Questions

[@stevecooper8121]

Having your own pond made is priceless.Its been a life long dream for me and I'm 53 years young. Your pond is beautiful ! Good luck !

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

It is amazing. I love it!

[@penelopepenobscot4475]

Our farm is in Southern Illinois, the pond is probably 50 years old. It is run off as well as spring fed. We use no aeration and have no algae problems. The pond is stocked with bluegills, crappie, small mouth bass and 2 grass carp. Good luck with yours, I hope it all works out for you.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

That sounds amazing! I can’t wait until ours gets up and running! Grass planted around it and not just dirt everywhere!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I did a concrete job for a family that had a pond that was clear enough that you could see to the bottom in the deepest part. They told me their little secret was buying bags of some kind of bug from a pond supply business nearby. They dump the bugs in, they eat all of the algae and gross stuff and then the fish eat the bugs. I was fascinated and I will definitely be doing that if we put a pond in!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I would be interested to know what they were...I would give it a try! I don't have any fish yet...unless some birds have brought eggs. I will stock it eventually!

[@100forms8]

To get rid of algae naturally, get a lot of one year old willow tree sticks. About 2 ft long. Remove all the leaves but 2-3 top ones. Tie the sticks to pieces of wood and let them float. Just make sure bottom half of the sticks is submerged. You want the sticks to grow roots in water column. In a week the sticks will start developing roots. As roots grow your water will clear. For a small backyard pond I used 20-30 sticks and it took a month to clear a very bad green water. The water become crystal clear.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

This is a great idea...I have a creek willow or two. If it gets algae filled, I will try to remember this! Thank you!

[@gabelane3392]

Thank you bro! I appreciate. Much more motivational about your kind s woeks.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

My pleasure!

[@michaelshea4372]

The thing about cattails is they invite muskrats. You don’t want muskrats. Dig holes in your banks and collapses your shoreline. Over time,they can dig them out enough to drain your pond. Keep an eye out for them.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’ve heard a lot of negative things about cattails. I may steer clear of them or only have a small section that I allow cattails on.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Nice video

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks, my friend.

[@enricopallazzo3244]

That does seem really reasonable. Thanks for all the info and research topics as I construct my pond

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

My pleasure...I felt like it wasn't too exorbitant!

[@nickdepuy7162]

Thanks for sharing your info.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

My pleasure!

[@grandoakacres7203]

Awesome! It looks just like mine that they just finished yesterday. Mine was 3,500 and included my barndo pad. I'm in Okla

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Nice!! I think a big expense of mine was knocking down the trees where it was. Did you have many trees to knock down?

[@grandoakacres7203]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead No trees to knock down. I think you got a good deal.

[@stevethehusky5524]

You got a steal I paid 3 thousand for a small backyard pond for koi fish

[@annekern2649]

Wow! Who did your pond for that amount? I am in Mustang, OK.

[@stedmans4christ]

I'm currently researching how to build a pond and use it mainly as a swimming pool as well...we plan to make an island around a huge tree we have so the roots of this tree will help keep the pond clean. In a crunch...like bug out/crap hit the fan...it could also be filtered for emergency drinking water...the cattails are for only the edges of the pond

[@PaulLadendorf]

Just got a quote on a 100'x100' pond. $6500. Glad I watched your video. Need to get some more quotes.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

It probably varies a lot depending on your location and the terrain. Can’t go wrong with more quotes but cheaper isn’t always better.

[@jtbro7644]

I have a pound in my place. It is shallow. I bought a small tractor to clean up around mine and digging it deeper. I will see how long to clean up and digging it out.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We love our pond. A great investment that we definitely don’t regret.

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

Great looking pond! The price sounded good to me! Great addition!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I think so too! We are so excited!

[@TwoDeep2]

Thanks for sharing👋

[@gordonblair5372]

I am soon to start my pond and to add to your list of benefits is ... fire safety. In the event, having that large water source close by can make a world of difference.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! They are amazing. So thankful for this one.

[@AaricHale]

I thought that was a really good deal . We got a estimate on digging out the small pond we got and it was around $8000 . You can grow plants on the pond in raft system like in aquaponics . All you need is styrofoam and net cups .

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

That is a great idea and definitely worth a try. Very cool. Thank you!

[@brianriddle9992]

Good info! I'm getting ready to do the same thing for the same reasons, except I will be adding a dock.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I want a dock...especially now after experiencing it without a dock...probably will do it next summer! Can't wait!

[@ratherfilmproductions872]

Air rate with a windmill motor air pump they’re like $2500 ish my neighbor uses one and it’s awesome

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! I would love that...thank you!

[@troyeager8877]

Thank you for the information. I have five acres and want a fishing pond.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Do it! So many uses. I am thankful for mine!

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

I am excited for you , having a pond has so many opportunities, probably some algae eating fish will help .

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! I will look into that! Thank you!

[@katwilliams2950]

I've heard tilapia are great for it and they breed enough to feed your larger fish. Like if you put bass in

[@cutweldngrind]

I have sandy loam soil so I would need alot of clay to put at least a 6 to 8 inch layer. I was thinking about a 1/4 acre and if things go well I can expand.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Sounds like you've thought it through! Good luck!

[@cutweldngrind]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead over the past 4 months I have tried several things and my pond build may be a dead dream. I had 14 yards of clay delivered to test a small pond and basically recieved dirt. Bentonite is about $4600 for a 45,000 lb truck load and clay from a diffrent property is 10 yards for $150. I need about 300 yards minimum.

[@boat3925]

Im in NC and I have had 2 quotes for a 1 acre pond. I elected to keep the dirt for a shooting range instead of paying them to haul it out thinking it would be cheaper. I have 2 natural springs that run in front of my property to fill the pond as do both of my neighbors. The ground already holds water so no extra clay needed. One quote was 38k and the second quote was 28k.......needless to say we are still looking

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

The initial quote for this was around 10K. It ended up being cheaper than that, obviously. I definitely wouldn't have had it dug if my quote was that much!

[@Al-yu9cz]

I was gonna say that same pond here in NC would be at least 10k but wow.. 38k for a 1 acre pond? What part of NC are you located in? That sounds extremely high.

[@taylorcolt]

The pond in this video is a lot smaller than one acre. Depth, and slope of the banks are play a huge roll in cost. It all comes down to how much dirt is being moved. It is probably going to be bid by the yard and a 1 acre pond, 10' deep with a 4:1 slope is probably going to run you around $40k for a pit type tank on semi flat ground. When you build a dam in a draw type tank (damming up a draw or creek), it will be a totally different type of bid and no one can give you an accurate bid without shooting grade to figure out how much dirt needs to be moved. I'm sure the bids you got were ballpark bids but if someone gives you a hard bid and doesn't shoot grade first... run.

[@taylorindustries]

i put a row boat and little pier it is relaxing to row around

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We are gonna put a dock in…eventually. Maybe next year.

[@WeezieV]

So to keep algae out, trees to shade it, and burms. Those are shelves in the bottom that are different levels for plants to grow.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Great idea...but then you’ll get lots of leaves in it, right?

[@fhuber7507]

Firefighting water source. Rural firefighting units will have a way to drop a hose in and pull water from your pond.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! Hadn't thought of that...good in case we need water for a fire! Thanks!

[@ruslankadylak2999]

Can this reduce property tax too?

[@greggorham5257]

Use a ram pump and have water go downhill and then use ram pump to bring water back up to pond and cause a natural aeration.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

This seems like a good idea! I will look into it!

[@marshhen]

What I was taught is that placing your pond so that it is facing North to get the north wind, helps keep a constant movement on its surface, thus aerating it. You do not want the water to never move. So I cannot see what is around it, but you may want to clear a bit on the north end of the pond. That is my only aeration suggestion.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

The north side is completely open and I plan on keeping it that way. You think I could plant some trees along the east and west sides? South side?

[@AdreamlyfeByMichelle]

Congrats. Living the dream 💙

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! We love it!

[@MrBudcampo]

I put a aerator in my pond, it makes it much nicer and the movement looks nice in my opinion. It was around $1000 for one that would work great for your size pond. One of the funnest projects ever!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I would love to do this! One day I will.

[@chrismelton6117]

It may have already been asked, but what annual treatment are you referring to? I lose the battle every year with duckweed!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Something like this... www.thepondguy.com/product/airmax-pondclear/pond-and-lake-water-clarifiers?p=PPCGOOGA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Or_BRC_ARIsAPzuer8Xxt-3MSIZvRMqvi6ir-W6Nfq6iKNcXcImLFbDALdoATaTDF3HNvEaAjqZEALw_wcB

[@paulmcfeeters5554]

Fish love to eat duckweed.

[@bobjob3632]

If the water is still, you Nell need an anti algae treatment.( like a normal swimming pools .) algae shock.

[@bobjob3632]

@@paulmcfeeters5554 ducks love duck weed.

[@AYOGAgriVenture]

Nice info. Goodluck to your pond

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks! I KNOW it is gonna provide YEARS of enjoyment!

[@dawannwilliams6301]

This is great 👍🏾 My homestead is in rural Virginia. There are 7 acres of non buildable land . I wonder if it could be turned into a pond. I am working on building a home there for now. I will definitely inquire about a pond.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

That would be an awesome pond. We LOVE LOVE LOVE our pond.

[@j.swipes]

Water snails prevent Algae growth wetland filters are awesome! Feeding duckweed and other plants to live stock loads there meat with omega 3s and 6’s if the sediment doesn’t fall you can get a natural binder in it that works amazing

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! I am wanting to get some wetland filters going on here...eventually we will work that out!

[@tazmankb26]

Nice pond- check out wetlands filters if you want to use it as a 'recreational pond'. It can provide a filtration system to keep it clean and clear.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’ll check it out! Is it the same as regeneration zones in a natural pool?

[@tazmankb26]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead not sure that that is but check out this video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPYeXh-lM51fpY I'm looking to do this in the next year or two on my property as I don't like pools but want something I can swim in and not have to maintain with chemicals. A pool would also look out of place on my property as I have a very natural looking landscape with lots of large boulders and stuff.

[@rogersalazar6120]

I know a way without chemical

[@aluckyshot]

Nice, thanks for sharing.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

My pleasure!

[@awddub]

Cost @5:17. Great video, will help in my pond dig. Thanks!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheAngriestGamer.]

get 1 or 2 of those cheap standalone solar airaitors. GG no bs electrical issues or running costs. they work awesome

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Great idea! I might do that!

[@TheAngriestGamer.]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead www.thedugoutdude.ca/dugout-systems/solar-aeration kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3-namuQqqqNn80 this is the guy who has one of these, you can flip through the video and check it out. im going to order one myself when i get my pond built. but his pond was gorse and looked like pea soup, and after a month or 2 of having the solar airaitor it fixed it all.

[@TwoDeep2]

Nice video 👍

[@sableann4255]

This is what I want to do on my property

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We LOVE our pond!

[@twowander2470]

Any updates on your pond? Did it fill up yet? Did the water clear up? We’re on the TN/KY/VA border and looking to start this week on ours. We get a ton of rain and I’d love have it ready by next spring. Great informative video btw, following ya now!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

It’s all full, but the water is still very brown and muddy. Hoping it clears up eventually. I’ll have to research how to clear it up some.

[@johnjudita]

Any video posted of how it has turned out so far?

[@steelrarebit7387]

One use for a pond or small body of water that I didn't hear you mention is for breaking horses. On solid ground horses who are new to being broke will buck like wild. If you walk them into the shallow area of a pond, it makes it harder for them to buck because they will also have to fight the water resistance. It also adds a bit of cushion if you should be bucked off the horse. Only two questions. How big is the pond? What's the name of the company that did the work?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I have never heard that before. Thanks for the tip! A local guy did it. Mike Cox. And it is about 1/2 an acre and 10-12 feet deep in the center.

[@steelrarebit7387]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead Thanks for the info. I am stuck in CA and am currently trying to buy a place in KY. I want to get back to the country and your vids help me to think about future plans.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I moved from California to Kentucky. I love being back here.

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

THAT’S A GOOD PRICE FOR WHAT THEY DID, IT’S GOING TO LOOK AWESOME WHEN IT’S FILLED, THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE TAKING A DIP IN THAT HUGE THING ON A HOT DAY!! WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE A VIDEO LATER ON TO SEE HOW LONG IT TOOK TO FILL AND HOW EASY IT IS TO STAY CLEAN

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! Stay tuned! I know you will. Thanks, Jo!

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

Copperhead Road Homestead YOU BETCHA!! WILL BE FOLLOWING ALONG YOUR JOURNEY, HA! WAS ONLY JOSHING ABOUT COMING BACK IN JANUARY THE OTHER NIGHT IN YOUR LIVE 😂

[@impediment1]

Good review 👍 well done

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks! 👍

[@sugarsnap7883]

Find plants that won't grow too rapidly and occasionally thin them out , keep em in the shallow area off to the side, looks like you have good corner for that to the right. The plants will clean water, and provide a place for young fish to hide out. What type I don't know. Awesome project !

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We love it! Still haven’t planted any water plants in it yet, still have to do a couple things to it, but the kids swim in it ALL THE TIME! Great addition to our farm…no regerts!

[@georgesalisbury6424]

Think about putting in a deck or float deck now. Put some blocks in the deep area where you may want it and put a float on the end of a chain. As it fills the float will bring up the chain. Much easier than trying to add later. A deck at the edge can be added easily now or at least the poles

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I might should have done it then...I was so busy this summer that I couldn't. It is almost full now.

[@neiledwards9835]

Great video. Did you get a few quotes? Do you have a pond drain?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I talked to some other people and asked what they paid and this guy came highly recommended. I only got a quote from these guys because after we talked to them my wife wanted them and no one else. Ha!

[@kevinschindler5149]

Nice pond. I’m having a pond built too. I’m also in Western Ky.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We love ours! We don't regret it at all!

[@jamesboykin6700]

How do you stop snakes from getting into the pond

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We don’t. They’re part of the ecosystem…the only venomous water snake we have is the cotton mouth and they are pretty distinctive…haven’t seen any of them yet.

[@nightsnake64]

i had a pond with cattails and they spread and take over the shallows near the banks. not fun to remove

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I was considering digging a small pond that will catch some of the drainage from this one and putting cattails in it. That way this one stays clean and I get cattails. Whaddya think?

[@mpedmar9701]

If you wash them in a lemon juice water bath first they don't brown as much if at all. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. God bless

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you!

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

Looks good my friend 😊

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thank you 😋

[@alt031974]

I've known people to spread grass clippings, let it settle to the bottom around the shoreline. It keeps the sun from getting to the bottom and Moss growing Usually you can find people who will give you bags of clippings

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Interesting. I might give it a try!

[@echandler673]

You may need to have a dock to make it easier to harvest the duckweed should you go ahead with that value product.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’m hoping to build a dock next summer. Hoping…

[@cspuss9677]

You in west kentucky as well? I'm fixing a pond I found in my back yard

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yep. God’s country!

[@blakegills6940]

Just had mine dug also. About the same size, but after the concrete spillway is done I'm gonna have 13,500 in it! Where I live in Arkansas is experiencing new house construction at a huge rate and just getting someone to dedicate themselves to digging a pond was difficult. don't regret is but sounds to me like you got a heck of a deal! Can't wait to pull out some huge hybrid bluegill and black bass. Gooooood eatin right out of the back yard and my kids will be in it daily during the summer and fishing year round. By the way, has anyone noticed the price of store bought catfish fillets!? Very expensive for small frozen fillets and gets more expensive for the big fresh fillets. Me and my family of 4 all love and eat fish quite often and you can't buy bluegill! And, if you've never had whole fried bluegill, you have no idea the pleasure you have missed. Great looking pond. Good luck from Arkansas!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thank you, my friend! Sounds like you have a great plan...we hope to stock fish in it eventually, but for now...it has just been a swimming hole. We have gotten lots of enjoyment out of it this summer!

[@michaelsaggiomo9382]

Do you have any natural springs feeding your pond or is it all just rain water and runoff? In other words what do you rely on to fill your pond and stay full?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Rain water and run off. I think now that it is full, it will stay full. We will see during the hot this summer, I guess!

[@michaelsaggiomo9382]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead cool we want to dig one for our property in PA . We have a spot that stays fairly wet from run off but aren’t sure if there is any springs there. Thanks for the reply

[@oreosk8ter]

6k! Sold! Great size too. I never would have thought how cheap it would be.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I was surprised, too. Initial estimate was around $10k.

[@TheSpencersOfficialPage]

Wow who did your pond someone around here told me it would be 4 times that price to build a pond.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Mike Cox. If you’re local, I can give you his contact info.

[@TheSpencersOfficialPage]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead Is your probably 8 or 9 hours from me

[@0u812candyman]

I live in west Kentucky too. Getting ready to move to the lake area and would like to put a pond on 13 acres. Where in west ky are you? Anywhere close? Would be great to have a friend help me with who to call etc. your pond looks fantastic

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’m in the Marshall county area. Find me on Facebook and feel free to message anytime.

[@joeyhalbrook9818]

If it’s a homestead I would defiantly sick more fish then you originally planned catfish,panfish maybe a couple pike it looks decent sized!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I think I’ll stock it…eventually. I need to do a dedicated update video…we love the pond! A great investment.

[@joeyhalbrook9818]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead man I love what you guys have going on the farm! I really want to build myself a pond

[@MrOly0001]

great work and price ,ooooohhh more money for fishies..

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! And plants!

[@chadmorgan4377]

Have u thought about running rain gutters to it for the rain water

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I haven't really...I am hoping that we can get it filled naturally...that and with the kids normal usage of water. Ha!

[@mikeb1956]

We had a farm in NJ when I was a kid (late 60’s). It was more of a weekend place but had 4 small ponds. And we constructed the 5th and largest that was about 100’ square. All were spring fed, and required almost no maint, had fish frogs and tadpoles and we swam in a couple of them. I suggest keeping the planting to a minimum, let nature rule and add a bit of aeration. Solar fountain or two not much again less is more but on days when the temp and sun soar and there is no wind it will reduce stress on the wildlife. Treat for algae if need rake it out if you can get away with it.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I haven’t planted anything yet. I will invest in an aerator or two eventually. We love our pond!

[@WesternKyOutdoors]

Nice pond. Just Subbed

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thank you! All filled up now. We love it!

[@WesternKyOutdoors]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead awesome. Mine is leaking unfortunately

[@echandler673]

You could grow duckweed in net floats and dry it after harvested and it cleans the water and also provides food for the fish. Dried duckweed is sold for the aquarium fish industry and for feed for livestock. It has a good protein content and as stated before it cleans the water. If you keep it in styrofoam frame net floats and have an aerator, it shouldn't take over the surface since duckweed only prefers still water, hence the floats

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Cool! I’ll look into it!

[@justice4all997]

Whats the low and high cost of a basic 1/2 acre pond?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

It depends on your location and several other factors...I would say anywhere between $2,000 and $50,000.

[@ElChiposorus]

Moving down to Kentucky soon. The property has a small pond currently, which I plan on expanding. Just curious if you had to lay down a layer of clay or if the soil in the area holds water well enough as it is.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Nope. Plenty of clay here already. It sealed up very well.

[@ElChiposorus]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead perfect, thanks for the reply

[@derekc5730]

did they do a soil test to check the clay content? if so what was the clay content?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

No they didn’t. But it is holding water really well. All full now. I need to do another update video.

[@aandieq]

That is a good price! 12 years ago we had a pond built in Virginia for $14,000 similar in size to your’s. We had a much more complicated spillway and overflow, but not much brush had to be removed. I say you got a really good deal!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I think we did okay. They seemed like they were good and honest men. I’m very thankful for it!

[@troyadams3079]

Looks great. I live not too far away from you. Who did you use to dig it?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Michael Cox. [phone]

[@johnhanselman6371]

My pond has wind, sun, shade and most importantly water. Having those 4 key ingredients provides useful life without stink and mosquitoes.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I have all of that, too! Maybe it will work itself out.

[@jenmailsouth4155]

How do you not have mosquitoes?

[@dr.beeper9805]

smooth river rocks for the bottom

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

That would be nice! The rocks are unpleasant for my bare feet! If I get in, I wear water shoes!

[@mexicanpaste5006]

with a big body of water like this u could look into farm fishing or something in that field eevn if its not fish , if you raise something unique or ornamental u could probably make some decent money

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes. That is the plan...eventually. We are a work in progress.

[@kdizabc]

I live in west Ky also, could I ask who did your pond??

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Mike Cox 270 703-4338

[@jimconley5521]

I would Aerate-the pond ,I did mind and it helps with water Clarity , fungi

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks! Do you use solar power?

[@jimconley5521]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead I do use solor power

[@jimconley5521]

mwands.com/

[@tinfoilsays]

Ponds also bring wildlife. If you hunt it can be a boon to your meat freezer.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! I love ponds. Great for local ecology! Lots of life!

[@Hotobu]

Did you give the dimensions? I forget.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I don't have exact dimensions. Maybe 150 feet in diameter and 12 feet at its deepest.

[@thomashall1726]

Who did it im from Eubank kentucky and I'm wanting my pond made bigger

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Mike Cox, but he doesn't travel that far for work.

[@preppintrucker]

Cattails are edible AND medicinal. They are natural water filters and absorb the 'crap' as they grow, which is why you should NEVER eat them, or ANY plant, growing in road ditches or drainage areas where you know unnatural chemicals or products may drain into. Cattails are also the best item I have found for the inside of the tinder nest for fire starting, with rolled cedar bark as the outside. The wet or moist stalks can be used to make many items, including children's doll toys, and the dried stalks are great for kindling and as a substitute for fire wood, although it DOES burn fast. AN INCREDIBLE PLANT!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I would love them so much...but I have heard so many people tell me that they can cause a lot of problems in your pond, too. I just don't know!

[@preppintrucker]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead Cattails are prolific and can be invasive. They are a native species but still have to be controlled. Your decision is... will you harvest enough of them to keep them under control? In a stuff hits the fan scenario, I would think so. Until then, just walk out there every Sat morning, or whenever, and pull you a few handfulls out, compost them, dry/sell/trade, etc. If I had a year round pond, I would definitely get them started.

[@thereelmccoyfishing86]

I'm from paducah if you ever wanna link to do some fishing let me know

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

That sounds like fun! I may hit you up one day!

[@thereelmccoyfishing86]

Peep my instagram. I catch pigs

[@CrustyAbsconder]

Skipping stones !!! RV boat Pink flamingo

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Pond is a little small for an RV boat, but YES on the flamingos and skipping stones. Ha!

[@geofffalbo5900]

Get grass and/or algae eating fish...koi or grass carp. I would also suggest minnows to eat the misquote larvae which should also develop your pond balance before you start adding larger fish to consume.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

You think minnows will find their way in on their own or should I buy some? Great ideas!

[@geofffalbo5900]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead Frogs will find their way naturally, minnows not so much. Without predator fish don't over buy and put thousands in, minnows will reproduce naturally. So without putting an aerator or having limited moving water, you'll have a large insect problem that you need to naturally keep under control. It will make swimming or even being around the water unpleasant otherwise. Check your local supplier and target minnows that feed on mosquito larvae. Not sure in your state if moving fish from a body of water to another is legal. Some try to save money by trapping a specific minnow type.

[@expatconn7242]

I wish I could tell you .. but I can say that what a great investment . I wish I could do that .

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I love it. It will be here for A LONG TIME!

[@hawaii3100]

Add a dedicated pump and hose for fire fighting, the biggest plus will be your fire insurance rate.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! Great idea. Thank you!

[@thanebridges6776]

did you have to add clay to the pond base or did your soil already have a high clay content?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Very high clay content. They were gonna make it deeper but they hit a little gravel and stopped. We didn’t add any clay and it seems to be holding water just fine.

[@Wvusprtsfan]

I just got a quote to put a pond on my property and they wanted 20 grand.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I wouldn’t have one if it would have been much more than ten grand. That is what they initially estimated, it just ended up being much less expensive than they estimated.

[@Wvusprtsfan]

Do you mind sharing with me the company that dug your pond so maybe I can send them some business.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

@@Wvusprtsfan He is a Western Kentucky guy...Michael Cox [phone]. I recommend him.

[@jamesrene7509]

I think that was kind of high , my 1 acre pond they charged me 200 a day it took 5 days , they just wanted the dirt out of it

[@boat3925]

Just got a quote for a 1acre pond. Nothing special and I was keeping the dirt so they didn't have to haul it out. The compnay owner came out and quoted me 38,000$

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

You got a deal! Did they have to knock down trees and pile them up, too? I am sure it would have been cheaper if they didn't need to clear the land, too.

[@jamesrene7509]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead no trees just stumps and they dug around them

[@jamesrene7509]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead I got paid to for the pines and oak trees all we had was stumps which they dug some out put kept some in for more stuctere for the bass and shinners

[@fnqanglingadventures2209]

aeriation is the key,it keeps water balance,chaep and simple

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I will look into adding one this spring!

[@fhuber7507]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead It can be amazing how much good a small amount of aeration can do in controlling the "pond scum" algae.

[@lancemerwin7864]

The deeper the pond the cleaner the water but you need a good source of water supply or lots of springs to keep it clear and allege free , as far as cat tails go they will grow 3 ft under the water so the steeper the slope the less chance you will have for cat tails 👍

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I don't think this one has an springs feeding it, but we have a few ideas to clarify it. We have enjoyed it so far...I know we will get years more from it!

[@charlesbidwell82]

Geothermal heat pump cooling line closed loop

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Sounds like a good idea. Maybe one day!

[@robertlackey7212]

Great video ! Totally blew me away how affordable it was ! I would like to have a pond , but I would like a really deep one like 35 feet but small like maybe 50-60 feet across . Do you think this is doable ? Would water from a larger area flow into it , if it was sloped ? Will you be able to ice skate on your pond in the winter ?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

If you have banks that steep they might cave in...unless you have it supported somehow...ours is just with the dirt and clay from the ground here. The area around the pond would make more of a difference than the slope of the pond itself...I think. It rarely get cold enough here for the ice to get thick enough to skate on...even then, it would make me nervous...I wouldn't want to fall in with the water that cold!

[@dannytiff8]

We're also in Western Kentucky and looking to put in a pond (Cadiz). Can I get the contact info for who dug yours?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Michael Cox [phone]. I am pretty pleased with what he did!

[@johncoaleii1423]

I'm in central indiana. I'm currently looking for quotes. If anyone is aware of anyone in the area please LMK. I have a spring and a an overflow tie in point. Basically need excavation.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I wish I knew someone who could help you. We love our pond!

[@angeleyess5587]

Do some research about eatable water plants in your area and see if any of these will keep the algae down.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Will do! I would love to have another source/place for edible plants!

[@Snnezo]

Nice price

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yeah! He did a good job for a good price. Thankful!

[@hankogle6858]

It honestly depends on how deep to dig to hit clay. Also location a low area will make a better pond for less. I guess I’m saying every pond is a little different. Depending on the land situation

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes...agreed!

[@sagaciousalso5026]

When filled should lower your homeowner's insurance. Where I am, in rural area, having access to a close water source to fight a fire is beneficial in lieu of trucking water to site.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! Great idea! I haven’t talked to our insurance agent...you think it would make it go up because of risk of drowning?

[@fiestadancers]

This is what I wanted to do, a swimming pond.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

My kids and wife are in it ALL THE TIME!

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

3-01-2021.Hello,please notify your locale fire marchel regarding your new pond so if they need to fill up there tanck car they know it,s there, you could allso chisen your pond by askinf the marchel to bring in the crew to test it out.As for alge grouth, you will need 2-3 bails of wheath strew, if you see it growing trow one bail in and wait a day, there the eqventent of ackaselser for the pond.Wild American flowers are a must, with wild buckwheat for the Quail, and if you do make another , there are 2 items 1. dig a deep hole in the deepest part and use cast uninforced concreat wall that are higher then the bottom of the bond so as to prvent slit filling your winnter fish catch, 2, save all the boulders for the decoration around the pond,as for cat tail the like it shallow.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Really!? Wheat straw. Very interesting. I will take note of this if it gets algae filled! Thanks!

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead Use moderately as it depletes the pond of oxigen.