We have a big Problem in the Back of the Barn | Livestock updates & Fly Control

[@CountryViewAcres]

Sorry about the audio in this video. I was trying out a different microphone.

[@leol1682]

Enjoy your video Evan and Reb .

[@donlatimer5114]

Try a sewer rotary snake in your floor drains , also try using a backflow water pressure to help clean out your floor drain system , you might want to cut a hole in the wall where all the water is pooling in the back barn

[@walterchapman2884]

Sounds like you've got some good ideas and getting rid of the water will cut back on the flies and a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

[@johnzink3309]

Thx

[@carolynclark8780]

For fly control on your cattle, give them Redmond mineral salt with garlic. The garlic works wonders.

[@stevehawkins8066]

I heard the same thing on other KZbin channels. Walker Farm Family & Hidden Heights Farm are two of them but I also heard it on other channels too.

[@dennishayes65]

Farmer Tyler Ranch also uses Redmonds mineral salt with garlic.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The garlic salt isn't sold near me. If I am ever near a dealer I will pick some up.

[@georgedavidson1221]

@@CountryViewAcres Maybe they can ship. Cheaper than driving

[@stephaniewilson3955]

@@CountryViewAcres they will ship.

[@ladythunderbird1483]

Glad to see the turkey babies

[@cliffblackburn8102]

Check out all the down spouts on the barn redirect water from barn💯✌️💚🌱

[@walterchapman2884]

I can't say enough about you two's partnership in marriage and working on the farm. You two have my favorite channel! Always have something going on and full time jobs! Just needed to say how much I enjoy it!

[@beth4775]

My grandparents were dairy farmers, they always attached the fly sleeves between the gap where cows pass through from field to barn. Love the channel.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . maybe you can rent a drainage snake for those floor drainage pits from your local hardware store, with that drainage snake you can unclog the drain of those floor pits and then I think you can also find where those pits come out. for the rainwater that enters the bulls under and along the wall if you can see the place very well where that is, dig a hole there, make a formwork of waste wood and then 5cm away from the wall piece along the wall upwards 20cm and or so, and then mix very soepy concrete mix then you fill that hole with concrete let it sit for a week or so until it has hardened really well and then no more water comes in through there. just shield the corner where it is so wet from the bulls , measure at the lowest point in that neat corner along the wall how deep it is then at the same point on the wall on the outside take over that height , with a long masonry drill through a drill plastic lid from a (paint) bucket to use as a water shield when you drill through the wall so that you don't get water on your drill and then possibly an electric shock through the water, drainage hole in the wall at the lowest point in the wet corner and you are done . although in the beginning you will regularly have to poke a twig in the hole in the wall to keep it open due to the blubber water on the other side of course. but when it's dry it won't accumulate again with rainwater I think. thats how i would do it myself anyway. but I don't know what you can get in the shops near you which could make it easier. thanks for the video . Sincerely Hollandduck

[@flvince]

Look at JUST A FEW ACRES FARM he using bottles of fly trap and they are working very good.

[@sherry2836]

A plumbing professional might be the way to go initially to help flush out the drains and give you advice on how and where to channel the water. Unless you fix it at the source, it wont be fixed at all. I hope there are several tom turkeys in your batches! Maybe one will have the same charm and personality as dad! I really miss seeing him follow you around but I did notice the white kitty follow you with the steers.

[@susanpiele3372]

Thank you for showing me the baby turkeys I've been waiting I want run to replace the dad the dad was beautiful

[@tvcat3665]

He was so handsome! 😍 I miss him too!

[@ronniewalker2881]

Good video

[@silkedavid8876]

I had the misfortune of experiencing my first rotten egg in 49 years of life this week. I am glad I had so long without that experience!

[@DonaldCole_Hampton_Roads]

You can put dye in the drains, then flush with water. You need to identify the outfall and clean from both ends.

[@papagoose8349]

yes. there is probably a dranage system already in place. just a cloged one.

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐂🐂🐂

[@jaginsligo]

Steers are looking great and seem to have settled well and are v calm. Well done

[@juliannedispain1637]

I hope you get your water problem solved. The fly jars are great. The baby goat sounded like she was yelling for help lol I also love your turkeys.

[@lindadecker3538]

Hi Evan... none of us will ever run out of problems to solve. Solve one problem and two more will appear. But I guess that's why a lot of people call them opportunities instead. These "problems" are actually opportunities to learn and widen our knowledge base. Best of luck to you with your new barn drainage "opportunity." 😊😊😊 I have no doubt you will solve it just before another opportunity appears. Thanks to you and Rebekah for the great videos.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good luck with the drain system for the barn, hopefully you'll find the answer and how the system runs and can get rid of the mess under roof. Maybe just opening the floor drains and opening a spot in the foundation to route the water outside. Stay safe, Fred.

[@rickfrench5965]

Find the source before it comes into the building. Gutters and ground Slope are the biggest problem for water getting into a building.

[@BobSmith-iu3hx]

Yes, you are right !

[@jacquidenu8625]

Check with Pete from just a few acres he got refills.also sheet of sticky stuff that catches flies

[@drknockers5716]

Again love Rebecca shirt!!

[@Bisonribs]

I can smell it from here!

[@doncc6080]

Baby goat did not read Rebekah's T-shirt!!!!! Nice that you have your own farm raised turkeys. Hope you get the barn swamp solved.

[@rspranchinmontana]

Here on our ranch, we have TONS of flies. I have used those jar types for years and found the stinkiest FREE concoction that draws on tons of flies and even wasps. Every time you pull meat out of the freezer, save all the blood in a plastic, tight sealing container. Keep adding to it and yes, Im warning you, the stench is unreal! 😝 Add this stinky mix into the fly traps with enough water to catch the flies. Yes... seriously, this works! Our only problem here is that it also brings in the bears. Ha Ha! One of the joys of ranching near Yellowstone. LOL!

[@scottbaker3659]

Evan.. i would put in a tile drain or 3 to stop the flooding ... as soon as i saw you by the lake i knew what you had in mind to use in the fly traps... whew.. i bet those eggs stank.. 🤣🤣

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW. you have lot's of turkey! A good french drain all along the side of that barn sure would help out! Always enjoy watching!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Sorry you are having the water issue. I hope the fly traps work for you, it seems no matter what part of the country, everyone is having a fly issue. I don't know if it is worse this year as in other years or not. Your little goat was a very unhappy little girl getting her hoofs trimmed. Rebecca is sure strong, to be able to handle her like she did. Like you, I was afraid she was going to be kicked in the face and really hurt bad. Thanks for the update on the turkeys. This must be the best way to get them. Those that order them seem to be losing half their flock within a week. Good luck with yours. Have a Blessed day.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Morning Evan you may want put a drain that part of the barn temporarily to alleviate the water problem sitting there. Maybe a eavesdrop on the barn part my help? The water maybe come between the 2 parts there. Just some ideas have a great day

[@roycobb7371]

There are a number of KZbin vids on the subject of flies - apparently one good method is feeding the cattle garlic with either their food or with whatever supplements you feed your cattle. It takes month for the garlic start working - it exudes from the Cattle's skin - repeals the flies. You can by premixed supplement or purchase the garlic separately and mix it with whatever. Watch the vids

[@CountryViewAcres]

The garlic salt isn't for sale near me. There is a dealer about an hour and half away. If we ever go that direction I will see if I can buy some.

[@CameronLienhart]

I’d recommend Spaulding Fly Predators for year after year fly mitigation

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Maybe a french drain and a dry well will help, but definitley try to clear the barn drains first and trace where they go.

[@johnsadler8637]

Interesting problem. To solve, you need to find the source. Given that the water appeared when it rained, I wouldn’t think it was clogged floor drains, or a leaky outlet or an outlet that the lean to was built over. Unless water runs into the barn and into the drains. That leaves surface runoff from up the hill, water shed from the roof, or ephemeral springs the barn was built on. Of those, the latter is probably least likely. Mitigating the current soup would take prevention of the source water, creating an outlet, and time. Good luck!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Very interesting

[@Tonetwisters]

Mice!! We want mice!! :-) And very cool on the turkeys!

[@yannst-pierre9541]

First thing i would do,,, is install gutter, Need to control water hitting the roof, Then french drain

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good job getting organized, stay well and have a good one..

[@donfenton9082]

Predator flies work great. They kill the larva before hatching..Liked Rebekah’s T shirt

[@ryanpaul5604]

Temporarily you could bore a hole in that block wall to let the water out into the pasture until you can fix the drains. For flies they have bright colored bags with powder that work amazingly well.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@floydblack3038]

The lower corner where the water stands is where to put a hole thru the wall to drain the water

[@bevnelson3678]

Awesome babies are so cute. 12 turkeys great job. Hope you get the drain system working.

[@dwaynerobinson7629]

Guessing and reading hints from your other videos. When it rains, that barnyard is soupy. You need a negative slope that pushes water away from the foundation. Two things rule the hydro world gravity and the path of least resistance. My guess is water is ponding somewhere on the upper side and percolating through the ground into that corner. The solution there is to drain anywhere upstream that ponds in rainy weather. the simplest fix for that corner is to demo enough of the foundation to get fill line installed under the ground and to close up that wall. I'd guess the inside drains just need cleared. Hay, manure, feed, decades of dust. More than likely, that's all it needs. For flies, we always used those rub socks and burned oil or diesel. Loving the changes you're brining to the place Evan. Thank you for giving us a place to come and be away from the madness in this world.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

Use dirt from pond silt, it doesn't hold water, it's also commercialily available.

[@robertafazio3449]

I would try to trace the source of the water coming thru the hole in the barn wall. You would of course need to do it when it's not raining. It looks like a French drain is a definite thing in your future. Happy about the turkey flock. Maybe a large enclosure for them to stay contained could help!

[@charlenethomas9966]

Hey Rebecca 👋and Evan 😇😇☺😍😍

[@TaTyTa-b9i-sewing]

Hope you get it fixed soon. I'd definitely invest in a rotary snake or whatever can unclog your drainage pipes. Have a great weekend Evan and Rebecca.

[@FieldstonefarmOH]

Heat lamps are scary…seen many barns burned down that way. But everything is looks good!! Love how you made your own bait

[@PoplarRidge]

I'm no expert, but I'd love to see you not give up on rotationally grazing those steers. Keeping them in one spot is compounding the mud, over mature grass / selective grazing by the cows, and the fly issue. Keeping them moving helps all of these things. Probably all things you know already and I see you working toward that goal with the fencing. Keep up the good work!

[@csnanny1882]

You will figure it out.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

The back wall of your steer shed is concrete block. Get yourself a hammer and chisel, find the lowest point and knock out 1/2 of a block (8" X 8"). You gotta get that cesspool drained and the only way that's going to happen is if the water can flow to a lower level. The simple solution is the best solution. You can fix this in an hour.

[@dailylife6432]

I use those traps around our animals. Just bought 10 more. You can get the traps in different sizes and the packets at rural king or buchiets and tractor supply.

[@DRP-zy6sl]

I watch another channel where the guy does drainage around buildings so I definitely know what I'm talking about.😂 Pack dirt with a high clay content at the base of the wall so the water flows away from the barn. Then 3 or so feet away from the wall add in a French drain. Consider gutters too to help move water away from the barn. Seems like a lot for an old barn but may help it last longer. Can that wall be repaired before you pack dirt in front of it?

[@cherylbaryo868]

Pete on just a few acres uses those and puts them by their water . he has a video on this. good luck with the drainage problem. love your videos!

[@farmtheland]

Evan, you can buy solar fly zappers pretty cheap

[@charlenepartlow7880]

Hey there y'all ! I can't tell you how very much we love watching all of your videos. You both are the nicest folks and your delivery in each of the videos is wonderful ! God bless y'all and all your efforts and critters .. Love the baby turkeys...love that old Tom is theirr daddy ! I miss his gobbling in the background still ! 😢 I wonder ...even for just a quick temporary fix...could a hole be made in the wall where the waters getting in to drain it out ...I don't know ...🤭...just a girl giving her thoughts...lolol...you explain everything so thoroughly Evan about so much and you do too Rebekah ! Have a blessed day 🙏...see you again soon 😉

[@jakeschisler7525]

Put pipes in the ground running out the back then pour concrete to make like a new floor over that, either cut openings into the blocks or just run them into one next to the door openings. Definitely call a roto rooter person that has camera equipment to see the problem

[@harleystorie5312]

On the back rub use used motor oil diesil and permethrin mixed together works great my gpa has used it for years

[@allanulen3809]

As to your fly issue, check out just a few acres, Pete is trying different things for fly contol, very interesting.

[@kuman1987]

Those back scratchers can hold about 4-5 gallons to get them fully “charged”.

[@tedschimmel3662]

Try field tile tubes under the area and laid out under the wall footing to carv down the slope to daylight in the paddock. This will be a lot of labor, butci should be permanent fix.

[@mikekehoe2927]

Fly trap stuff is at Tractor Suprise....Can you drill holes in the wall to drain the water? Directing the rain water before it gets under the floor and wall is best.

[@deanbarr5740]

In my opinion Evan all you need is an outer French Drain. Preferably 8" or 10" perferated pipe two foot or more deep then, put about 16" of 1" gravel on top the drain. Should solve your problem. Best wishes, if it were me, I'd put any excess gravel inside where the water is now standing.

[@francoisderome8562]

For flies control I use cylence. It's a pour on on their back and it last about a month. Or to put in an oiler get a jug of eco shield. It's a concentrate. My body gets it from the u.s. and use it here in ontario.

[@williemorse3447]

You are the light of the world…. Let your light shine before others. Matthew 5:14, 16, NIV

[@gusbracewell3856]

They make a product called hydro stop that can be applied directly to the concrete or brick it comes in clear or different colors it’s made to keep water out of areas you want to keep dry and it’s water based until dry it may work for your water problem

[@joansmith3492]

I think I would try your french drain idea to divert water from going under the barn and then in that soupy area

[@ruthkent7190]

Some people are using Redman's Garlic salt blocks for cattle as fly deterent. Food 4 thought.

[@kevinbaker6168]

I would recommend a trench drain along the foundation to run the water away from the barn. I would also see if the floor drains are clear and capable of helping drain the barn and not backing water up into the barn.

[@paulnewman2115]

find the drains an get them pressure washed out and then just maintain them ,they were put in for a reason by previous owner , good luck 👍

[@richardcleasby105]

Cattle stand in mud to keep heel flys from biting

[@EC4400]

Congratulations on the turkeys! That's awesome. I look forward to seeing how you resolve the issue with the water. Rebecca is brave with the Eve.

[@terrycastor8299]

You may try gating off the pond in the barn so it has half a chance of drying up. It may require renting a boring machine or having a boring firm come in to install a drain for you. That's a tricky one.

[@MrBubbahunt9]

Look up "the ranch fly trap"...they sell the best fly traps I've ever used...you're probably gonna need to get your rain coat out and "follow the flow " ..start at the road and get a visual on where the water is going...thanks for the posts...

[@rottmanthan]

pete from just a few acres farm knows where to get some fly stuff

[@johnhamilton3987]

Open that side wall up so you can get the tractor in there and push it out

[@carolynwarren1306]

Garlic salt blocks Kevin on Hiden Heights says they workgood

[@teenagefarmer]

We have the same problem with our barn. Water was running through it. We got that to stop but the cows had already turned it to soop. We had to lock the cows out of the barn for a month or two . They we put in some dirt thinking that would help. We let them back in and it is turning back to soop just for them being in there. I think we are going to have to get some bank run gravel to put in their. Pete from just a few acres farm put it in his barn about a year ago.

[@charliemorris7159]

The first problem is water coming in the barn. Looks like your new drive may be causing water to enter and overwhelm a stopped up drain system. Dig two small test holes outside the barn ( one each side) at the upper wall, to see if the ground is saturated. It may be as easy as two ten to fifteen ft. long ditches, with dad’s backhoe, big rock and textile cloth.

[@georgedavidson1221]

Redman salt blocks with garlic

[@brandonhroza5876]

Looks like your steers have plenty to eat. I am losing the battle to flies this year.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Do y'all have heel flies. Our cattle used to wade in the ponds to escape heel flies. That was the indicator that it was time to spray, because they weren't gaining weight standing in a mudhole.

[@cathiwim]

Evan needs to build you a crate to hold them so Rebecca wont get hurt or cut

[@williamlane9140]

Use diesel fuel in a spray bottle. Spray it on the rub rag also. We use it on our horses and the feed lot cowboys use it too. It works!!

[@brandonzipfel8398]

Love the videos Evan! Keep up the good work!

[@thomasarnold2465]

Hi. I seen other homestead videos an they use garlic Block for flies.

[@tarz9386]

USE your new Dewalt 20 volt hammer drill (wink wink ) to drill some holes low in the block foundation.

[@DrHoyt]

I could smell that through the screen

[@rayyoung7780]

Pete on “Just A Few Acres Farm” could probably tell you where to get those fly trap packets. I see him using them in his videos. You should be able to run a drain under that back wall but it’s going to be a stinky job.

[@gophersk]

Vinigar and sugar works as fly bait.

[@johnmorgan455]

Get your steers a garlic lick it will help w/flys after a few weeks

[@lescoe]

Look into Redmond garlic salt blocks

[@texasproud3332]

We have a barn that we keep 6-7 horses in and I purchased these metered dispensers you mount on the wall called Country vet they work pretty well to keep the flys at bay I get them at Tractor Supply company it’s like a farm store not sure if there in your area

[@davidharris3241]

I've used fish for years in my jars

[@mrdio4625]

Pete over on Just a few acres says he buys his fly powder on Amazon

[@joeford7350]

Make sure the floor drains are clear first thing, then you can French drain it away from the barn.

[@dennisdwyer8612]

Try Redman salt blocks for the Flies that's what Tyler Ranch uses As for your drainage issue how about removing one cinder block at the bottom of the wall and it should drain

[@mountainson8688]

That water problem ain't about drains. That's about drainage around the outside of the barn. I have a suspicion it is coming off the roof on the uphill side and channeling under the barn. First step is positive drainage all the way around the barn and ditches or swales to carry it well away from the barn and yard. Like I said, I figure that front roof needs a ditch... or gutters to a piped drain to daylight somewhere out of the way... Or both... Look at your road too... all that water needs to go around.

[@pennyt4020]

You can check out Just a Few Acres Farm. He is trying some new things for the flys with some success.