MY PIGS ARE TRAINED WRONG | Winter Watering Problems

Sometimes, fixing one problem on the homestead, causes another unforeseen problem. This happened to us this year, with out pig waterer. We often install heaters into our animal waterers in the winter to keep them from freezing. Never would have thought it would make the water so warm, the animals wouldn't drink from it. So now we have to come up with a different solution.
Also, we had a wonderful surprise towards the end of this video - when our son shows up to tell us got engaged! We're going to have another wedding in the family soon! So excited, and we absolutely adore Emily and are excited to make her officially part of our family ♥
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[@trtlchk]

Todd is so loving with those cute piggies! Seeing him down on the ground doing belly rubs melted my heart. Those pigs are spoiled! :)

[@willow8094]

Boy that stinks that happened , good they are spoiled by Dad ! Congratulations on the expansion of the family

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

ooh that ring is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! congratulations on the engagement AND the solution to the piggies hydration :) xxx

[@kaybigpet3645]

CONGRATULATIONS to your son & his fiancé on their engagement!

[@kimberlywachira5801]

Congratulations, Nick and Emily!! 💞

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Congratulations on your engagement Nick and Emily, how sweet! Very pretty ring Emily. The pigs seem to like their new drinking set up. Great fix Todd.

[@theresas709]

That is a beautiful ring :) Congrat.

[@theother1281]

Best wishes to your son and his fiancee. If you timer allows I suggest running one hour in 3 or 4. It will keep the ice off without overheating the water. Wonder if the pigs have moved their toilet to somewhere closer to the warm bedding in the cold weather?

[@JTFarmGirlLife]

It took several months for my friend to get her horse to drink out of the tank again after it was shorting out. That’s the problem we usually have with water heaters and what I would still watch with yours. I’m not familiar with that type but my dad has said when they’re too hot it’s not good. Maybe yours is meant for more gallons of water though? Good luck! Smart pigs!

[@denisebrady6858]

OH Congratulations to your son & his fiancée - wow now that is a ring !!. Todd loved the new pig waterer I hope it works well- your pigs are just gorgeous , I Love pork it is my favorite meat as it is so good for you. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@marlenereimchen9141]

We can get floating heaters with a guard on it, the disadvantage is they only work good for a few seasons. The other option I have is heated buckets that I plug in. Those work really well but for a big one they can be pretty pricey but I've had mine for over 6 years now. I have a heated dog dish for our dog and cats. Congratulations to your son on his engagement!

[@hollynelson543]

Complaining goats, love it!

[@HomesteadDNA]

Congrats! He did a great job on that ring! 💍

[@1870s]

I think so too!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Congratulations Nick & Emily💞.

[@karenrush9532]

Congratulations to them both happy for them

[@TheMrsMarvel]

Tricky situation. I'm not surprised, but it's an odd problem to have! It's always something. Congrats on the engagement!

[@livesoutdoors1708]

If the pigs get dehydrated you may want to make them bran mashes with some goodies ( carrots or something nice ) with electrolytes. The electrolytes encourage them to drink more too. Also don’t be surprised if they take a bath in that tub...😆.

[@shuvanidev]

That's what I was thinking, that they'd want to lay in it. Y'know, thanks for the hot tub :)

[@monana8706]

Congratulations on the new Daughter!

[@cbordes1]

Wonderful news!!! Congrats!

[@fallenangelwi25]

Awe congratulations on the engagement 💓!!!

[@maryzwierecki3304]

Piggys are so cute.

[@ozarkervalhalla636]

They make a thermostatic control you plug in line with the power cord. You plug in the module and drop the temp sensor into the water and set the temp range you want the water at. Saves energy too. Inkbird makes one available on amazon.

[@marksaake]

You aren't getting that cold at night (at least from my looking at your forecast). How about an open trough, and put a submerged circulation pump in it (like what you would put into a fountain). We use that in Northern NV were we get really cold and it keeps things open unless we get into the low teens, and then we just go out and break ice each morning.

[@Honey-_bee]

Aww congratulations to you all!!!!

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

Genius on the pigs and Congratulations on the engagement.

[@nathanpiro3958]

Your heater may have a small short . Please check the water when it is on . Pigs can detect the smallest amount of electricity. I have had them fail . I could put my had in the water with it on but my horses where getting shocked. I don’t use any Electric heaters anymore.

[@ericawaymaster2919]

Awe congratulations!!!! Beautiful Ring

[@1870s]

It really is! Such exciting news for us

[@kellybaker7214]

Congratulations!

[@Markam248]

congratulations on the engagement.

[@skippyjones2077]

CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS

[@1870s]

Exciting news!

[@mellyg8872]

Congratulations on the engagement! Hope that waterer fix works for them and you

[@1870s]

I hope so too!

[@scottbaker3659]

Congratulations to you all..

[@debbiealtman4572]

Love the pigs .

[@ericataylor1708]

Congratulations quys

[@kygal2873]

Great idea and great job!

[@tonyaegan2480]

Congratulations.

[@1870s]

Thank you! ♥

[@Greens5511]

Nice....lucky pigs.....man they are so calm compared to the pigs we have raised....no pigs for us next year...freezers are so full! But I need to figure out how to get pigs like yours! :)

[@1870s]

They're Idaho Pasture Pigs

[@robynmize4713]

Question: why dont livestock water heaters have a thermostat? Or if they do... are they stupid expensive or fail frequently. Just asking. Thanks

[@susantaylor8507]

I just love those pigs

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

Congratulations on the engagement 💍

[@1870s]

Thank you so much 😀

[@philandhannahslittlefarm1464]

You guys are so nice to your pigs! How do you butcher them lol. I refuse to treat our pigs or cows like pets because I'm worried about not wanting to slaughter them.. chickens I have no issues with lol.

[@HannahMattox]

Awwwwwwwwww! Congrats kids! 😭😭

[@hollynelson543]

Congrats!

[@susantaylor8507]

If a spot gets to full of poop they will move there bathroom congratulations to the both of them

[@barnrazedbyjesse6893]

Goat complaints🙄😉🤣

[@susantaylor8507]

Oh I put warm water with my pig food it helps them to digest food better

[@hollynelson543]

Will the pigs mess with the electrical cord?

[@debbieb.8708]

If you don't clean the poop up and it gets too be too much in one area they will go some place else.

[@trismama1290]

Are you worried about the pigs chewing the extension cord? I am worried my pigs would but we really need to figure out a solution for their water freezing

[@dianeamaral3611]

Would the pigs try to climb in?? Yiks

[@1870s]

In the summer when its hot out, for sure they would!

[@dianeamaral3611]

@@1870s ❤I love watching you guys!

[@conniemcgehee2851]

I’m worried about the pigs touching the heating unit can you put weights in it so it doesn’t float ?

[@1870s]

It definitely sinks on it's own. The heater is heavy enough to weigh down the wood without issue.