Modifying Barn for Robot Scrapers

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Let me know if you have been enjoying the vids lately. l always appreciate the encouragement. Thanks for watching!

[@kyletatro]

I always enjoy these videos man my top channel I watch thank you Eric for all your hard work and extra time you put into the videos God bless you and your family thank you keep up the good work...

[@dragonmike7474]

The videos are always great. They always show something different. I don't want you to wake up to early but I would love a video of the milk truck coming to pick up the delivery. 🥰🥰🥰

[@aroundthehouse2095]

That was super good to watch, love watching fab and modification work. Keep it up

[@bryanhubner9848]

I always enjoy them. Your content and editing are some of the best out there. Thank you for creating and sharing these with us.

[@clairestaffieri4398]

I jump when I see you uploaded a video. I love how you care for you and yours, including your herd. Also, you guys are SMART. Love the way you make your farm a better place.

[@hardyhoefle2783]

I don’t miss a vid, I look forward to seeing you and your Dad work together. Thank you!

[@sander5817]

Great video! We run one of these scrapers for almost 10 years in our barn. Best tip we ever got, is to put 2 scraper blades behind each other, so you get a thicker rubber. This extends their live more than twice. Because the single will bend/flip back when it gets older. With 2 this doesn't happen.

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Good to know, thanks!

[@sunroofracing]

Great video Eric! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the modifications for the barn, the robot setup, and use. Showing all the aspects of farming that you do is a great service to farming. Enjoyed the video. Well done!

[@robcooper5813]

It will be interesting if you notice a reduction in lameness and mastitis from the robots keeping the alley ways cleaner. And whether the cows, tails and legs are cleaner and maybe less flies in summer.

[@davidbishop4015]

I enjoy watching you two solve the problems you run into when trying to add efficiency to the barn. Great video. Stay safe.

[@solarscreen]

Eric, you are a smart, hard working young man and I know your dad must be thankful and proud. Keep the videos coming when you can and thank you for sharing with us! Planting season is right around the corner!

[@sueupham2519]

He had a great dad that cared,,and had Godly patience.

[@Ian_Clark]

Never would’ve guessed one of my favorite KZbin channel’s would be a family dairy farm - love the videos and always look forward to them

[@jettron1]

Not a real huge fan of watch poop getting scraped but for some reason I can't wait to see these robots in action. And the nosy cows still crack me up :D.

[@carolynrose753]

Exciting to have the scrapers go in. It will be interesting to see the difference they will make

[@scottlabant8406]

Always enjoyed your videos. You and your Dad work so well together. Cherish the time you get to spend with him. Life goes by so fast!! Have a great day!!

[@ProudPapaw88]

Love watching your videos. You and your dad seems to have a great working relationship. That’s something you’ll always treasure and keep with you. Thanks for sharing!

[@xcellerated207]

Thanks for sharing the "day to day" with us. It is definitely awesome to see things improve on the farm, and keep up the good work!!!

[@alexdrake9931]

Good job on the videos Eric. It's always good to see somebody else that isn't morbidly concerned about making all his welds look " factory"

[@stevensigns946]

like when you guys adapt and improvise... help me to think creatively on things around this property

[@derekjensen5918]

Once again another great video and the constant changes and up grades to the farm are amazing. You and your dad work great together and it's always a joy to see that. Never stop making the videos not are they enjoyable but for those of us who are not farmers it's very educational and it's the day to day of a great farming.

[@Dattmalley]

You’re my favorite dairyman to watch on KZbin! Excellent videos! It fills my need and desire of going and being on farms. Thank you for supplying America with dairy products!

[@lindajoyce1808]

Interesting to see all the maintenance that is always needed to be done. Farming is a very versatile job. Glad you are showing it all.

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

I certainly do enjoy ur videos where we do ur jobs around the farm. Thank u for taking time from ur life to share with all us.

[@jakerogers1861]

Have F&T locate the charger as far from the gate hinge as possible to allow adequate room for machine to “wall follow” straight into the charger. All wire and plumbing to and wiring run in conduit. Cows love chewing them!! And great job on the videos!

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thanks for the advice

[@maggikrissi6526]

I am so glad you have gotten a scraper like this. We have one for our herd and I don't know how we would have done without. Its so clean all the time. Great decision!

[@robynmorris7945]

Great job retro fitting those gates, and, look at all the welding practice that you got in🤪

[@jordannickell4000]

Life’s been crazy. Works been hectic. I always appreciate your videos more than you know! My favorite stress relief.

[@JuggernautSam]

I'll answer your comment in a separate comment, because it helps the algorithm. Your videos are great. I'm (at least) 10 years older than you, but coming from a similar sized beef farm, I learn a lot about dairy from you. Always worth the watch.

[@tedc.4956]

12:56 Good think you are slim! Looking forward to seeing these robots in operation. I know you are too! Hope they work out well for you.

[@benthemaker]

I definitely value the content you're making. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@steveneal2706]

I just love seeing your videos. You and your dad are awesome. Thank you so much Eric.

[@CyberPunditUK]

Be careful while welding galvanised steel. The Zinc coating on it burns off and the fumes are not good to breath in. Take Care!!

[@jackking5567]

A word of caution: Welding galvanised steel (zinc coated) is hazardous for you. The fumes can give you an illness similar to influenza - welders lung. If welding it, grind to remove the zinc where the weld is to be. Finally, spray with a zinc spray afterwards for good protection of the metal. That spray can be found at welding consumables suppliers. Great work though. Your welding is getting better. Gates are difficult to work on. Those small inverter welding units are awesome!

[@Dj-zz]

Great team work Eric & Dad. I like how your dad lets you run with things Eric. You’re developing good all round skills which are crucial on a farm. Good job.

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Always enjoy watching. SO many things to do on a successful farm operation.

[@janetdupree6353]

I always enjoy your videos. I have tremendous respect for you and your dad. You are hard workers, and your farm is a reflection of your strong work ethic.

[@busterqhorse4226]

Always fun welding on old metal. Love the videos!

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great stuff Eric that system should work well.

[@TheEvilBird]

Always enjoy the videos. I think if those boards don't work out, you could make a little "snaggletooth" to clamp on the bots' sensor bar out of some u-bolts or something similar: if the sensor is too high, just make it lower. :>

[@johnboller7621]

Loved this video. Reminds me of working with my dad over the years before he passed. Thanks

[@rusnsc7622]

Enjoy seeing what y’all do to keep the farm going. Appreciate your efforts in getting the video out.👍🇺🇸🙏

[@billedwards8673]

Interesting info you give us. Not a lot of people wanting to work, especially farm work these days. Great to see that there a few like yourself. Thanks...

[@larrycroft470]

Eric have you ever noticed how the milk ladies are always so interested in what you and your dad are doing to improve their homes? I have always liked cows. They are a lot smarter than most people realize. Y'alls herd is such a healthy looking bunch. You two are some of the hardest working men i have ever seen. You have to be to be a farmer. Especially if you have livestock.

[@nettlescats3796]

Great job guys. Would grinding the paint off first make the welds better?

[@michaelhollstegge5444]

Hey Eric, great video as always 👍🏼 I would like to give the advice to add a second board of rubber for the scraping, so that you won‘t have to have too much work for the maintenance of the robots. Greetings from Western Germany ✌🏼

[@robertshafer5617]

Love all of the videos!! You have a awesome farm!! I'm a little jealous!!

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Idea for the "removable boards" at the often used doors: put a piece of 2x4 on top of the screwed down one and the plank. Then just screw it down on the small piece. Thtat way it will stay put and you can slide it in and out basically.

[@0cerealism]

Really enjoy the videos, love that you are always looking for ways to improve and thinking forward.

[@TheTrapperMatt]

Yes i have been enjoying your videos great to see things starting to come alive in the spring look forward to spring planting!!!

[@Supernaut2000]

Gosh I guess you are sure those scrapers will work and do the job? All that cutting and welding, hope it works. I guess it didn't ruin the gates though. Can't wait to see those 2 robots working!

[@danawalker55]

I love the way you and your dad work together! And the way you take such great care of your animals......... and I love milk! Thanks for what you!

[@sidneyherberholz8099]

I ran and worked on dairies for 15 years I miss the cows. Can't wait to see the cleaners working. I noticed you sprayed preservative on the silage piles but don't remember if herd you comment on how it worked out. I have done it myself and I thought it worked well.

[@Curney001]

I am from Eu. Every time you post a video, it makes my day that I can see some cool farming action. Really love it and keep going!

[@irongunner1221]

Love the videos, keep up the hard work. We can't wait for more fieldwork

[@chriscrosby8012]

I always love watching you & your Dad and your work projects!! 🙋‍♀️😊

[@markamick5452]

Love watching your videos….been watching since the channel came out

[@jdschini]

Always enjoy watching your videos. And I am looking forward to seeing the alley scrapers at work in the barns.

[@gitatit4046]

Well you know AT LEAST one of those cows will figure out they have more room so they can stick their heads under those gates and lift them off the hinges right? 😆That would be my luck anyway. Thanks for sharing a slice of your daily operations.

[@brandon4781]

Definitely enjoying the videos. Everytime I see the manure scrapers in the video I think "Ooooh, is today the day?!!" I don't know why I am so excited to see a poop scraper work, but here I AM!!

[@waynesevigny8086]

Busy, all the time, great!

[@chaddeplazes]

Your family is always improving your facilities. It’s great to follow the progress. Very nice work!

[@jimbinion3651]

Love your channel and you and your dad working so good together

[@Rick-cg7ed]

Love youre videos!!!!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Good job on those gates, a lot more to it than some may think, you make it look easy. I appreciate you sharing your videos, hope everyone has a great week, stay safe.

[@rachelsolberg2721]

Great video as always!!

[@samcowart7564]

Enjoy all your videos Eric keep them coming

[@barbarakrakovsky9249]

Thank you for taking the time to video your life. I really enjoy watching all of them!

[@dogcigarmofia1410]

Love your videos! Absolutely look forward to them!

[@damionmullen7729]

Best farming videos on KZbin!! Keep up the great work. Be cool if you had the time of the day on the corner of the video as you go through out the day.

[@uppityupshaw]

I liked this video so thanks for sharing. I find the welding process very interesting to watch!

[@josepheaton5881]

Enjoying the videos keep up the great work

[@petercahill3859]

Great job Eric. Keep up the good work. When does calving begin for you guys?

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thanks, we actually calve year round.

[@masonblankenship3048]

Good job on the welds 👍🏻 they looked good hope they hold up

[@jazzyjoes609]

I have been waiting for this video. When I saw you posted it I was so happy. Can’t wait till it’s done.

[@steveketchum9836]

seems like a lot of work for a barn that was built so it didnt need scraped. hope you visited some farms with these in action, Ive heard mixed reviews

[@kimberlyfitzgerald1364]

I love all of your videos. Thanks for posting and keep up the great job.

[@stoker261]

i love all your videos! thanks for them.

[@jimstoneii875]

I really like your videos, you do a good job. I like seeing different farms around the country and see how they differ from here in Kentucky.

[@marqueskoenig5930]

Me and my 4 yr old enjoy watching you every night before he goes to bed. We are dairy farmers ourselves and I think he likes watching you work more than he does me

[@danielelliott1570]

Really enjoy all of your videos

[@nicfrieler1305]

I really enjoy Your videos, keep up the good work. Can't wait to see how the cleaners work.

[@brysondotzert5341]

Love your videos keep it up

[@jamesryan9206]

Eric your videos are always interesting and insightful keep them coming. I hope the family is doing well.

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Loving the content, not to mention the frequency!

[@welshcake2859]

It`s Good To See You And Your Dad Working Together xx

[@michaelg.5862]

Eric, your videos are a great way to educate myself in all the work necessary to bring dairy products to my table. Thanks to you and your Dad for your hard work. P.S. thank the cows for me 😄

[@barbarastedillie1336]

This vid was great! If I didn’t enjoy it I would be honest so please know I always enjoy your channel. Some I like better than others, but I ❤️ ‘em all!! So enjoy your quiet, hardworking father as well. Such a great man!

[@Bill-nf7li]

I always appreciate your videos. I can’t wait for next video while I’m watching the most current video.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

Good night, you guy's work together so well. My dad and I couldn't even plan a job let alone execute one.

[@meatheadirons1867]

Being raised on a dairy farm back in wv many years ago its interesting to see how technology has improved over the last 30 plus years we milked 30p head with 4 milkers 2 times a day for years finally milk prices got so low in the area we had to close keep up the great job young man

[@amybly6191]

Yes, love seeing what your doing!

[@kathyk479]

That white and black spotted mama was wondering what you were doing! Looked like she wanted to help! Lolol

[@jamesfloyd3475]

Another awesome vid. Great job! I always look forward to the next one

[@JDFarmer-yp5ms]

I’ve been loving the videos! Keep em comimg!

[@meowth900]

I hope your robot buddies help the cows be more comfortable in the hot months of the year ❤

[@saj8937]

Can we have more manure management videos? Watching them cows jump around and get excited over a fresh stall is funny.

[@davidprymmer7157]

Can’t wait to see those scrapers at work

[@mitchellgourley4642]

I think you did a great job today keep it up I like to watch you and your dad work together

[@christopherthompsondarke9867]

Any thing that you have to weld like those gates go to that hardware store and get yourself a couple of sandpaper discs for your angle grinder run one of them over it before welding and it'll come out like new.

[@mikeschriever1034]

Always enjoy your videos. Also a 6013 rod loves dirty rusty metal. I work with fertilizers and the steel it consumes.

[@bigwolf9182]

Really inspiring I just subscribed all your knowledge is needed thanks for putting it out there so others can be successful 🙏🏾

[@derekyoder8706]

You are doing a good job with everything you video and do throughout the day. Keep it up.

[@charleslynch7274]

I absolutely love watching your videos always great to see what your up to never a dull moment

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great job Eric!