What is this? How do I get rid of it?

[@KH-5-11]

It starts with a duckweed bloom which is a sign of a growing water quality problem. It will require testing the water in order to fix the water quality issues. Otherwise the duckweed will continue to take over the pond

[@eilemoo3272]

🦆🦆🦆🌱🌱🌱

[@mariahkelley5773]

Idk if y'all know how hard it is to raise and rescue animals it takes a village and thats just what marrow hill is! Its a village and they help each other. Le and magen are doing thier best at finding routeens, dealing with unexpected things and ect. Jake your amazing and yes youll be missed but im sure yall will come to the home property often! Keep being amazing and a wonderful leader for those who need!

[@SB-fu8sd]

Hey Jake, get a leaf blower out there, blow from the wide end blowing towards the the pointy end. Then scoop up with a pool net. May be a two person job.

[@cllons8453]

I would find out pretty quickly what it is and the potential harm to the animals. LE and Megan will have to be sure to watch for and treat it. You're thoughtful to help Jake. The Hill will be lost without you.

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@catrivett1964]

Your right Jake, Angel is one of the greatest little guy over there.

[@christinekislauskis5144]

It's never a fail when you have the best intentions to help. You have always have me 😂 with your nicknames like...crooked lips. Or you hope this goats okay he just fell over knowing it's a fainting goat. Guaranteed to make people smile Jake, thank you!

[@lanapace1047]

OMG I know you didn’t just call that sheep “crooked lips” 😂😂😂 only you Jake could think of that 😂😂😂❤❤

[@tippy4808]

Its nice that you go out of your way to help LE. Wish he would have come out to help you at least since you are doing him a huge favor when you have your own new property to work on. If I asked someone to do something I am not sure how to fix etc I would be there with them, helping and learning at the same time.

[@misstlc7136]

He said in the beginning of the video that LE said to call him when he got here and he would come help. Jake said it was a one man job so he wasn't gonna call. Listen to whats going on...😮

[@lisd4500]

​@misstlc7136 they won't do that because it's easier to judge and criticize and think the worst of someone

[@bonniemcmahon8974]

It’s sad. I don’t know what the deal is… are thes people bitter, or just inattentive. Smh.

[@MichelleBralley]

Jake you truly are a hard worker! I’m sure you have said several times, sorry I’ve missed it. When do you guys plan on moving into your new beautiful property? Sorry to bother if you’ve talked about it! Excited for your family to be in your new homestead❤

[@kellybowman5746]

They will move cows fairly soon, but they have to have tests done on the house to check for asbestos and lead before they can start any work on it or move in. I don’t believe he has given a date scheduled for that or how long it will take to get results if it has already been started. That being said, it is very possible that I have missed a video here and there. It’s hard to keep up with everyone, especially on 2 platforms, but I do my best 😊

[@deborahrains4828]

Jake call the county agricultural dept and check on what it is, especially since flood could have brought something into it. Just a suggestion.

[@diannajones1771]

Why should Jake call? LEs responsibility!!

[@carriealbert7645]

In South Louisiana we call it Duckweed. 😢 Birds and turtles can transfer it from one place to another. Its gonna takes the Kayak, a fine screen, muscles and time to remove it. Down here in small yard fish ponds it helps provides goldfish coverage and filters water. But it is fast growing and can take over a pond rather quickly.

[@aleshahedke5903]

A fine net like what they use on pools would work but take forever. Good luck

[@Peggy-o4c]

Someone needs to take a sample to the County Ag Extension office for testing and treatment recommendations.

[@nicolerimmer360]

Love your thoughtfulness Jake. Great ❤️ you have.

[@bubgum00]

Angel, bless his heart.

[@amydeabold5520]

🌟🌟Jake , you shouldn't be ashamed or being an epic fail..Its not your fault it didnt work..at least you were gracioos enough to try and clean it so the goats had clean water to drink...Let Lester know how you tried right? This way if LE doesn't take care of it, he will. I HOPE the goats have another water supply there! ..Its just so nice to always see you help ppl even when youre sooo busy with your own 2 properties! You made me cry happy tears when you brought Moo over to the new property!! 🙂👍🩷

[@denaalfers7028]

Thanks for helping them. They need all the help they can get they are young.

[@angieellingston2064]

6:34 Jake you might have better luck with some kind of small mesh net to cast out and drag to clean that pond

[@Weeks25]

Yeah looks like duckweed to me. I’ve only ever seen it green before but yeah it floats on top of the water with its roots hanging in the water column & it’s pretty small. Unfortunately the rake isn’t going to work. I seen a guy have this take over his whole pond that was very large. It started effecting the water an making his fish die off. He had to get as much as he possibly could out with a net, install something to aerate the water & I think he had to treat it too. The pond will end up useless as a drinking source if it’s not taken care of. I wonder if the chemical you spray would work. Worth a try!! If it were me I’d take a pool skimmer/net your parents probably have, remove as much as possible with it. And then I would try spraying with your pond stuff. It’s worth a try unless you or LE google what else would work. 🤷🏼‍♀️ All I know is duckweed is something people despise because it will take over very quickly & aggressively. Just one little piece in the water is all it takes.

[@susanmiller5072]

You always come up with a solution! 😂❤❤❤❤

[@margalena0828]

🤣“This Goat thing, This Ram, this Sheep Lamb” 🤣

[@BlessedBeMyDay]

I am assuming it's an algae of some sort. Isn't there a treatment that Lester had used in his ponds. LE should know how he takes care of the ducks and geese pond. Or is that Lester who does that for him. Anyway LE needs to learn , it's HIS farm .

[@topcattrader3607]

I have that weed and I’ve cleared it may times but it just comes back, I use “Pond Clear” here in the UK which kills it and is safe for animals. Treat it whilst it’s still sparse like that otherwise it can get 6 inches thick and choke up the pond 🤯

[@bettyfreeman9253]

Good pond cleaning Jake! That was fun to watch.

[@JuneSmith-pk4zc]

Make a prim😂ative water purifier with a sump pump, a plastic tote some rocks, sand charcoal, hay or grass pipe and a floating intake valve. Use the sump pump pipe, and intake valve powered by some kind of generator. Then make a primative filter withe the tote filled with rocks, charcoal, sand and hay. You can find the directions online. Be sure to add a water outlet back into the pond to remove the red algae. If you can find directions for a ram pump then you won't need the generator or sump pump. This is just a suggestion.

[@tamaracrook1101]

Maybe a closer photo of the leaf/plant might help to identify what it is. But, if you skim it off of the pond , take that debris away from the pond so it won't come back. If it's azolla, I read it multiplies very fast. Duckweed is not as fast. Treatment after removal probably recommended, too. If they depend on that water source, they quicker they react, the better.

[@rosabayhan810]

LE needs to help you Jake. Might want to find out if that affected the water and if it’s safe for the animals. That’s nice of you to help clean it out

[@fayefrady4266]

Could you take a sample to the agriculture place??

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

What does that Rake suppose to be doing or good for?

[@crystalnobody4689]

When you rake it pull the rake out of the water to pull as much of the stuff you can onto shore. then you can clean it up from shore and treat the pond to stop more from forming.

[@jessgunn6639]

Looks like eugiena it can be controlled with shade chemicals or algecides but the only way to completely eliminate it would be to drain the pond line it sterilise it and then refill the pond with clean water. Sorry.

[@christineprobst3258]

Maybe a leaf blower could blow it over to the edge and use an old rag to swoop it out.

[@joanflynn6533]

If you use a pool skimmer much in the same way you did with the rake, you will have more success. The mesh will catch and clean the pond.

[@pattypetty9615]

Jake they all think you have brought a peace offering! TREATS h3ll yeah it's the treat guy I'm in! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@susanjones3039]

I would work around the pond. Throw rake 6-8 feet and drag to the side eventually you’ll see the progress

[@celesteredding1550]

Great suggestion to tell to LE & Meagan since it's their pond

[@littlebit62]

Get a fine netting. I think that stuff is seedling to that stuff that grows that you raked before.

[@Twizle1957]

It's to fine for a rake. Also need proper pond plants to naturally filter the pond

[@iferjen2439]

You need a net Jake but like for a little pond , I have plant matter that will only come out with the net , good luck though as it’s not a fun job xxx

[@carlenesellers2791]

Is it and Algae or did it blow off of trees near by

[@Blitzkrieg2002]

Get a long enough piece of rope that will go across the pond, and then get some Styrofoam pipe wraps & put around the rope. I'd get some old towels or some type of material that'll float behind catching anything the Styrofoam missed. It'd take 2 people on each side to walk it down the pond. The only thing being in Texas you might not have the Styrofoam pipe covers, the reason I suggested them is because they're hollow with a cut down the length so you can put it over pipes easily. But in this case the rope will fit into them very easily, and it'd work like a big bulldozer.

[@Jai-Leigh2]

I hope that u find a way to get the pound fixed. i know u love all the challenges xxxx

[@krisr1704]

Jake try using a pool skimmer ... that looks like leaves from a tree that fell in the pond ... if its not attached to roots then all u need is a pool skimmer on a long pole ...should do the trick ... hope thats helps make life easier i know u try so hard to make the ponds on morrow hill drinkable for the animals ... thats very important that they have clean ponds or they will just continue to get sick ... im sure LE and Meghan know this and appreciate ur help ... i dont know what they are going to do when u move to honey hill ... they are really going to miss u when u go b/c LE is really going to have a bigger load to handle when u leave ....

[@MrsCan_Do]

Don’t know what that is on the pond but I would think a pool skimmer net would work better at getting that of the water!

[@TeressaThompson-q5f]

Check with some local pond guys which im sure Lestsr has done since he just had a pond built. there are fish that can keep ponds clean but if he'd keep wind mill going and a fountain in middle it would push all that to the edges but pretty sure you already know that too.

[@janiceday7495]

Google says it might be excess debris in the pond causing a bacterial growth. Aeration may help also clearing the debris that may be on the bottom of the pond.

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@mrjules56]

Would some sort of netting help

[@DianaSoares66]

You tried. Was a good idea to try. It’s almost like you need a pool skimmer but a big one with a damn long ass arm 😜

[@julierector5186]

Jake google Red or brown algae. Def need chemicals to treat it. If you want to skim it you'll need another person and screen or small hole netting that stretches across the pond then walk it from one end to the other. Try stringing a rope through pool noodles?

[@patsytaylor3392]

Hope LE snd Megan takes the initiative to treat the pond. Doesnt look healthy for animals. Jaje, the Hill wont be the same without everything you do

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Megan more likely to do it but she really does stay busy.

[@marvitaspliethof1210]

Jake try a fine net . That will help I think.

[@heatherscott7327]

What about pool skimmer with a long pole you can skim on the top and it will get all that gunk out

[@deannawesenberg4211]

We call that duck weed

[@shelleymarshall5192]

We call it duck weed. Dirties up rivers, creeks and ponds. Hard to get rid of.

[@kathywifall6844]

Contact soil and water conservation, bring a sample to them and find out what it is that is covering that pond. It does not look good.

[@smilinpoodlelady6331]

A net, like a skimmer net for a pool might work. But you'd need the canoe and it would be a lot of work!!!😮

[@kzilke8669]

What about a large pool net or seine with fine netting.

[@debbiec1303]

Jake that looks like seeds from a tree maybe use the rowboat and a leaf blower to push it to the sides? Maybe.

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@RichellePinsonBuddy]

You can try using a pool net that is used to clean up the stuff that floats in the pool, your dad might have one you can borrow

[@julieatkins2946]

Good video! LE needs to learn how to maintain his pond! His Dad can help him with that! There’s a chemical to kill the algae! Get LE to educate himself on pond maintenance. You’ve got your own place to work on!!

[@escott696]

LE and Megan know how to as they do the front pond. I think this is different but LE has definitely helped Jake do various ponds in the pool past.

[@julieatkins2946]

@ Then they need to keep up with the maintenance of them!

[@heatherprus5364]

Azolla Cristata is the name that came up with the screenshot I took. That stuff is not looking easy to catch. I would have done the sad thing as you. Throw out the rake. I thought for sure it would glob together on the rake. I'd like to set that stuff ablaze. There's been a lot of junk and gunk being brought in by the floods. How the heck do you stay one step ahead??

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@greghysell8724]

Le needs to come out so he can learn to do things for himself. He depends on the other men too much to do most of the manly things. Sorry if i hurt any feelings. I just want the best for Le and teaching him is the way to go.

[@lisabriscolino3417]

Maybe wrap a cloth around the rake - it looks like it might adhere to the cloth ???

[@marciaborg77]

Loved the video

[@deborahmackie8750]

Take a sample to the state lab if there is one and have it tested to see what it is and how to get rid of it.

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@elizabethwilson2277]

I think you cowboy hat is on backwards. The broad part goes at the back. Looks better. 😊

[@margaretwan6044]

It looks like red algae bloom which is not good. They shut lakes down around where I live if the red algae bloom levels get too "high".

[@pammorrow5116]

Fine mesh screen maybe?

[@Jean-m2t]

Sounds to me like a big sieve needed to collect it up and bag it up for burning. Need to go out in a boat.

[@Paulineramsden.]

A fine net will catch it ,it will take a while but it will work.

[@Mandsb69]

Aww thanks for trying Jake 😊😊

[@NMGayla]

What a mess! Make sure to sanitize the rake before you take it over to Honey Hill. Otherwise you’ll take LE’s problem with you.

[@Marie.Key1]

It looks like Azolla in the pond, rare find. 😃

[@debbiebaker6692]

I’m guessing. But it’s very small. So that’s why the rake won’t get it. I bet it is something that needs to be treated not raked. Good luck.

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@BlessedBeMyDay]

Jake - he's called a fainting goat , they have several of them . They get startled for any little thing they faint .

[@brendaswords1658]

maybe go out with the canoe and use something like a strainer to scooping up but let the water out

[@theothermrs.randle3416]

No need to feel ashamed, maybe a pool skimmer would work?🥰🥰

[@christineforrest4217]

What happened to Jake’s goats ?

[@carolynkosin6256]

I don’t know Jake do you think if you take a pool scrape and I know your mom and dad probably have one unless you’re probably has one too because he used to have a pool and just go in the boat and scrape it up and I don’t know you’d have to have somethingyou know those cement mixing things if you tied one to the boat, you could just like flip it over into that I don’t know. It’s just a suggestion. I don’t know what else I wonder like voted in a circle and made it go into a swirl if you could just scoop it all up in the center I have no idea.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ but thanks for trying to help Eli😂

[@RobinArmstrong-x2s]

Jake, get a boat and net skimmer maybe. 😊

[@lindahilton4355]

Jake, go get a blower and blow this stuff to the side ( looks like if moves easily) and then rake it

[@amandalynn7851]

Hey Jake.. a pool net would work better for you or a net of some kind

[@jenniferspencer6454]

Good morning Jake and fam!🌞 What if you put pool noodles on a rope and have someone help you drag it across the top of the pond? It should help gather it all. I hope y'all have an amazing day! Please hug Moo for me and give him a snack🤗🥰 Thank you🤟

[@diannajones1771]

It sounds like many people feel the same as i do. It's LEs responsibility, why should Jake be doing it?

[@jessicas1433]

what if you grsbbed a bucket and then scoped it up with the red stuff then dumped ot over a screen wit maybe cheese cloth? maybe you can collect it that way

[@achillywind550]

I don’t know what that stuff is but I am worried it’s some kind of red algae. Which would not be good. Hopefully the people saying it’s just Duck Weed are right. I have never seen Duck Weed that wasn’t green, but if that’s what it is it’s harmless. Let’s hope that it’s that and not a red algae.

[@zaarrd1699]

stagnant water is never good. It needs flow or will gather alge.

[@NevaParker-q4r]

You might want to get the water tested. That would let you know what it is. Good luck and God Bless

[@debbiehobbs8415]

Is rooster limping????

[@bjc8248]

I thought he was limping too

[@tabathahagan6913]

Jake you might want to use a pool skimmer maybe that will get it done.....❤❤❤

[@Hezzie850]

A pool net will do the job. Not the pool screen, there is actually a net used to clean pools

[@debbiehawley2816]

I have no idea what that is. Never seen it before. Weird

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@sandymann830]

Ask Lester about easy way you clean

[@KateBogdenxx]

❤❤❤

[@bettydonahue3961]

JAKE YOU SHOULD LET LE DO IT HIMSELF HE HAS TO LEARN

[@francespanicucci6379]

Maybe try throwing some type of cloth to see if it sticks to the cloth

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Get a pool skimmer its a fine net and will grab that stuff up. Not sure what it is.

[@ShelbySmith-wl5gi]

Be careful could be poison....😮

[@aearthwise]

its natural, red duck weed, its not harmful

[@ShelbySmith-wl5gi]

@aearthwise TY

[@ceceliahenderson6391]

Jake you need to tell Lester about that pond so he can help LE so the animals can be take off there for awhile then he can research it treat it accordingly you try not a fail

[@Alabamainthehouse]

Use a pool skimmer net.

[@cindyjohnson5581]

👏💕