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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Wheelloader__]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@plainandsimple1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dickdavidson3616]

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

[@waynedutton3737]

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

[@hyperdude54]

What a great video to wake up to.

[@CaribouOrange]

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

[@notingbuttractors668]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jmilleronaire]

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

[@galeparker1067]

🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@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.

[@misty9419]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 😊🐈

[@chrisbrackett9779]

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

[@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.

[@cstar54]

Pete, another really great video!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaeld_68]

Sounds like a starting plan using what you already have!!! Looking forward to seeing happen. 👍

[@OldRedTractors]

Thanks for this video. I want to expand my little farm to add some live stock. I've gone over and over, but it's really nice to have your input. You've been there and giving excellent ideas and advice. Thank you.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Ah, great plan!!! Looking forward to reconfiguring and to new adventures!! 🐖🐖🐖💕

[@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 !

[@michaelburtch865]

Pete, this was one of your best, and most informative videos. Thanks very much. Good luck with converting the pole barn space for your pig brooding. I'm sure it's going to work very well.

[@patrickdarrellobrien1381]

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

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Very sage advice! This is the way we do things too since we never have the capitol to do the big things first. It has generally worked out really well this way.

[@brucehudson3241]

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

[@locustvalleyfarms7241]

I just got in from doing morning chores. I sure am excited to watch this one!

[@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.

[@rhondawelch6600]

I been thinking this as well! Use what you have is my way. Here is another 💡 . Modify ny turning your cattle feeding fences to go length wise an leave room for the bales to be under the roof. Moving the water back of course. then you open up the entire side for the pig area. Should be just as easy to feed an clean out. move the cattle outside as usual.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

That is an interesting idea Rhonda. Thanks. I worry the hay would not be sufficiently protected from the weather. But it got me thinking; we are only utilizing about half of each side for feeding. If I cleared the junk out of the bay adjacent to the winter pigs and utilized the whole length of it for feeding, then I could eliminate feeding on the side where we want the farrowing pens to go, and the hay would stay well protected from the weather.

[@steveperyer4850]

Pete, you think like I do, because you can dream of getting the best, but realize using what you have will work just as well. As you were going through what you wanted to do, my first thought was the storage barn, where you keep your tractors, and young stock separated. Then when you talked about where you have chosen, it made purest sense, and just an extension of what you have already. Great channel. 😊😊

[@nicholeoconnor-rk5mp]

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

[@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.

[@vince8664]

Yes! Small Farm Sunday episodes are back!!!

[@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.

[@gregkurtz4374]

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

[@ethanswearingin2924]

I always enjoy watching your videos, I very much appreciate your pride in "the standard of product" kind of marketing and I am looking to emulate a similar small farm. You always walk us through your thoughts it helps us and I'd imagine it allows you to really proof read your projects when you edit the video very cool system!

[@donnydenfeld2394]

Gret video Pete. Your love of animals is amazing 👏 ❤

[@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.

[@plankface]

I feel like a board member LOL and I vote yes on this plan. 💚

[@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.

[@allanulen3809]

One of your best videos. I was waiting to hear what you were going to do about a new pig facility. You didn't disappoint.

[@davidrice6989]

Dang! Ur like a highly intelligent Mr Rogers of thinking on the farm!

[@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!!!

[@stevenbrown3901]

Good morning Pete! I hope you and your family, have a great day. I am so excited, to see the construction, of the new pig facility. You are one, smart cookie. I love your idea, of utilizing, the space you have. Good luck with this endeavor. I hope you get started asap. I’m looking forward to more of your great videos. 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@KChandler9362]

Hi Pete! Ken here from Nova Scotia. I think your aiming towards the right idea now. Building with what you have already will be cheaper and something that just makes better sense.

[@BASRANCH]

Good luck, Pete! we're excited to see how it comes together for you. Have a great day.

[@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

[@marknoble4081]

That a great idea. Looking forward to seeing you update the barn and expand the pig stalls.

[@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!

[@simojms3638]

Enjoy your time bro

[@gerardcudmore1556]

Another great video. Well thought out . Another option is to move cows further to right to add a few more feet if you need to.

[@RatdogDRB]

That's good/sound planning there. These are not stable times we have. Keeping costs down for growth is your friend. You can always build another structure later if you still need it if you see solid growth/profit margin. God will bless your efforts with your "good for the animals" methods for caring for them too. Thanks for another video Pete. Always a pleasure.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

It's always enjoyable to listen to your videos. You provide sound and sensible advice and input.

[@jaasminifarm7799]

Pete, I was thinking the same thing about not saddling yourself with a 100k debt for a new barn. My thought was to repurpose your machinery/ hay storage barn and move all the items to a hoop house. Acknowledge your point regarding the lifespan of the “tarp”. As a kid we would go to horse cave Kentucky and buy semi loads of $20 feeder pigs. I hated it then, now I have a little farm myself.

[@debbietrotter8857]

Enjoyed watching the piglets playing behind you while you talked.

[@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.

[@robertostock7138]

Muchas gracias por compartir sus ideas y razonamientos, Mr. Larsen. From Mexico with admiration.

[@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 🇨🇦

[@aliciamarie9704]

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

[@marymcguire1435]

This video shows just what a great mentor you are. I enjoyed the process and the fact that things can be reined in to a manageable size when given some thought. Thanks.

[@onlinefarmbooks]

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

[@tonywise3705]

Can't wait for new project to start

[@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

[@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!

[@quebot1111]

I think that’s a great idea. I love watching your videos. We are getting our home ready to sell and want to move to where we can start farming and we have learned so much watching your videos. Thank you for all your information. It really helps us in our journey to make sound decisions

[@brandonburdette7895]

That's a great idea Pete making use of what you have 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@malcolmpas]

Thanks for another great video Pete. I wondered whether adding another bay may also be cost effective. In character with what you already have, relatively cheap (?) and incremental. Have a good one.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@TakkiMann]

Well done Mr. Pete.

[@tim78723]

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

[@etruedus]

What a great video! This helped me visualize changes I want to make as well!