DIY pigs 55 gallon water system!!

Join me as I convert a food grade barrel into our Pigs new watering system. Perfect DIY project. Living on the homestead you have to get creative with your animals. We try to save as much money as we can by building our farm needs by ourselves. Sustainability is our goal. It may be a ways off, but each day it gets closer. Y'all Enjoy !!!
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[@nightingalerx7370]

You're the only channel that didn't make putting a spigot on a rain barrel complicated.

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thanks, I try to keep to keep things simple, Learning each day

[@rade2344]

Great video! Loved the use of the wire! Thanks!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@TulipAcres]

Wow! I would’ve never thought to use the wire. Awesome!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Glad you liked it!

[@bradbishop8258]

Been trying to figure out a simple way to get this done wout removable lid. Good job!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Glad I could help!

[@albertoaldana6070]

Thanks for your effort to do this very simple. Good idea, for sure I will do it in my farm in Mexico.

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thank you very much for the comment. I look forward to hearing about your experience building the waterer. Please -Like -Subscribe and share our channel

[@albertoaldana6070]

@@ThunderMountainHomestead I already did. You have one more subscriber.

[@kathysheesley463]

I love your hack on the nipple waterer!!! Genius!! I would never have thought of that!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

thank you

[@MeYouandtheChickensFarm]

Great idea

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@janetkampouris6601]

I was waiting, hoping to see them drink water!! Nice job, Brandon!!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thank you

[@MagpieFarm]

good job as we hopefully be needing that next year

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@WittFam]

Brilliant. Thanks!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

You're welcome!

[@jun2vlog]

God bless you my friend.new subscribe.

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thanks and welcome

[@jessicacilley2886]

How clever

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Thank you, I am glad it was an interest to you. please like and share our channel.

[@grittysmitty5028]

So does the water beneath the nipple inside get used?

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Yes it does mix in when refilled each time. However, I placed it up off the bottom so no sediment or debris plugged the water nipple

[@rachel4483]

NO WAY. that's how you get the bulkhead on the barrels that don't have a lid?

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Oh yeah!!! It worked great, one year in and its still working well

[@katherinewu4495]

Great video. But I want to know whether the nipple waterer is better to have a filter or not?

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Each nipple has its own "screen filter". With this setup and not having to cut the top off the barrel, we do not have any debris in inside where it would be a problem. I don't see any need for extra filters. Thanks for watching!!

[@jack0903]

Should of put 2 more then 3 can get water.

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Yes, Absolutely!! That is the plan, We think she may be pregnant. I have the extra water nipples ready to install. The debris screen tends to rust out and close off the drain opening inside the barrel over time. I am just waiting till we have babies!! Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already.

[@olufunmilayooyewole3801]

What is the tool you used to poke the drum called please?

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

We call them paddle bits.

[@patbury4642]

This is Pat from the Azure drop. Can you please give me the name and number for the milk? Thanks in advance!

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

yes

[@patbury4642]

Also, where did you get that nipple waterer?

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

We got the nipple from our local feed store

[@patbury4642]

@@ThunderMountainHomestead The Cooperative?

[@jcastillo040887]

Whats name of parts

[@ThunderMountainHomestead]

Hey Juan, I used a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel, a 3/4" bulkhead, a 3/4"to 1/2" PVC reducer, and a 1/2" hog water nipple. everything but the nipple can be found at the local hardware store. This is similar to what I used... search ---1/2"NPT Stainless Steel Automatic Pig Nipple Drinker

[@jcastillo040887]

@@ThunderMountainHomestead thank u so much take care loved your video