Youngblood Family Farm
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June 2024 Pond Update
Hello, this video is all about my pond maintenance plan for the 2024 season. Below I will share the Links where you can find these products that I am using. Thanks for your support.
Clean Pond Maintenance Kit shop.naturalwaterscapes.com/clean-pond-maintenance-kit-1-2-acre/#YFF
Pond Test shop.naturalwaterscapes.com/pond-water-testing-service/#YFF
Get $20 off your first $100 purchase using coupon code YFF at shop.naturalwaterscapes.com#YFF
These may also be purchased on Amazon
Pond Dye amzn.to/3z5DqjS
Phosphate Eliminator amzn.to/3z3OL3N
Muck Remover amzn.to/3VGvTkj
Pond Cleanse amzn.to/4eib1Y1
***Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me
www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm
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Considering Purchasing Amazon Items using this Link
It costs nothing for you and helps us out
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How to Shrink Wrap Chicken
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Hello, this is just a short tutorial on how we shrink wrap our chickens during our home butcher. Bags used amzn.to/4bQUhW1 These bags come with excellent directions Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm Feel Free to support Me I Participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program amzn.to/3ivKlGA Considering Purchasing Amazon Items using this Li...
2014 Honda Odyssey Passenger Mirror Replace and Aim
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I was doing this repair and thought I would record and share. Maybe it can help someone. This was real simple to replace. Aiming the camera was a bit more complicated, follow my directions if your van does not have the Navigation system TRQ Passenger Mirror amzn.to/3VBpWVK Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm Feel Free to support Me I ...
The 4 Best Ways to Water Chickens
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So these might not be the best methods, but these are my best methods. Below is some links to some of the items I talk about. Hope it helps Rubber Water/Feed Bowl amzn.to/3Vr9OpU Galavanized Double Wall waterer amzn.to/459KrMc Water Nipples amzn.to/3x3SKwD Water Cups amzn.to/4bIK127 Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm Feel Free to sup...
Till, Hill, and Build a Garden Bed
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This is how I shape my garden for planting Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm Feel Free to support Me I Participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program amzn.to/3ivKlGA Considering Purchasing Amazon Items using this Link It costs nothing for you and helps us out
Kill Pond Algae with Natural Waterscapes
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Hello, I wanted to share my experience with you concerning Algae removal and elimination. Below are some links that will be helpful. Algae Control Kit shop.naturalwaterscapes.com/algae-control-pond-package/#YFF Pond Test shop.naturalwaterscapes.com/pond-water-testing-service/#YFF Get $20 off your first $100 purchase using coupon code YFF at shop.naturalwaterscapes.com#Yff These are Affiliate Li...
Testing Pond Water with Natural WaterScapes
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I learned a lot with having a water test done on the pond. Things like levels of Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate, Ammonia, and PH matter. Come along and hear what I learned. 0:00 Welcome and Pond History 4:30 Pond Test and Testing Process 6:35 Test Results 8:50 The Problems, Short Term and Long Term Solutions Pond Test shop.naturalwaterscapes.com/pond-water-testing-service/#YFF Get $20 off your fir...
How I plant Chicken proof Fruit Trees
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Just a short video demonstrating how I go about planting and protecting Fruit Trees inside my Chicken Run. Hope this helps or inspires You. This planting was Empire Apple Trees. Link to our Amazon store. All tested and approved by me www.amazon.com/shop/youngbloodfamilyfarm Feel Free to support Me I Participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program amzn.to/3ivKlGA Considering Purchasing Amazon Items ...
The Last Boil ---Maple Syrup 2024 #6
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This was the last boil of this 2024 Maple Syrup Season. Collected just shy of 500 gallons of Sap, bottling up exactly 12 gallons of finished Syrup. This boil we had the opportunity to host some guest from the neighborhood. Items we use 400 gpd membrane kit amzn.to/3SZ3ZP6 Membrane Solutions 5 Micron String Wound Water Filter (6 pack) amzn.to/3sbfg0b Aquatech 8852 Booster Pump amzn.to/33VJA6j 1/...
I'm All out of Words Maple Syrup 2024 #5
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I'm out of words and honestly, most of the time this Maple Syrup gig is quiet time. Lots of time to sit in your thoughts. This was a warm 74 degree boil giving around 2 gallons bringing us up to 10.75 gallons on 52 taps. Items we use 400 gpd membrane kit amzn.to/3SZ3ZP6 Membrane Solutions 5 Micron String Wound Water Filter (6 pack) amzn.to/3sbfg0b Aquatech 8852 Booster Pump amzn.to/33VJA6j 1/4-...
Super Run ---Maple Syrup 2024 #4
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I finished this boil tired and worn out. However, this finished out at near 4 1/2 gallons of crystal clear Maple Syrup. Looks like the weather will give us a few days rest before the next run. Thanks for joining me. 400 gpd membrane kit amzn.to/3SZ3ZP6 Membrane Solutions 5 Micron String Wound Water Filter (6 pack) amzn.to/3sbfg0b Aquatech 8852 Booster Pump amzn.to/33VJA6j 1/4-Inch by 1/4-Inch S...
Maple Syrup 2024 #3 Making Sweet Progress
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Maple Syrup 2024 #3 Making Sweet Progress
The work between Boils- Maple Syrup 2024 #2
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The work between Boils- Maple Syrup 2024 #2
Maple Syrup 2024 #1 Changes/Improvements
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Maple Syrup 2024 #1 Changes/Improvements
Just Another Day Clearing Pasture
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Just Another Day Clearing Pasture
Clearing Land with an Amazon Chainsaw?
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Clearing Land with an Amazon Chainsaw?
16 x 36 Shop Tour --2023
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16 x 36 Shop Tour 2023
Just another Wood Splitting Video
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Just another Wood Splitting Video
Girdle Tree to make a Pasture
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Girdle Tree to make a Pasture
$425 a Cord? Only with Bundles!
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$425 a Cord? Only with Bundles!
What's Growing in the Garden --- August 2023
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What's Growing in the Garden August 2023
Farm Pond Improvements and Update.
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Farm Pond Improvements and Update.
Orchard in a Chicken Run
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Orchard in a Chicken Run
July 2023 Pond Update
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July 2023 Pond Update
Whirlpool Stove fix for under $50
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Whirlpool Stove fix for under $50
What's Growing? June 2023
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What's Growing? June 2023
Potato in 2023
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Potato in 2023
Having a Reel Good Time with Vevor
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Having a Reel Good Time with Vevor
How to set a Live Trap
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How to set a Live Trap
How your Great Grandfather made Fence Posts!
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How your Great Grandfather made Fence Posts!

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  • @13lackout360
    @13lackout360 День тому

    OK, I'm sold. This is the grill to survive the apocalypse with.

  • @madgav935
    @madgav935 День тому

    I’m doing this to my c10

  • @liciclare2734
    @liciclare2734 2 дні тому

    How did you finally get rid of the biofilm? That’s what we are struggling with at the moment and we have a pond guy who maintains our pond for us and I feel like we just gave our pond biofilm by putting in a muck eating biologic agent… any suggestions welcomed!

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 дні тому

      Ugh, I want to start by letting you know that I am not an expert. I tried every suggestion that Uncle Google sent my way. From what I understand, Biofilm is a result of just too much decomposition. In my experience I had added pond dye, had rotting lily pad roots, removed emergent vegetation (vegetation has the ability to consume some of these bads in the water), and added bacteria to break down the muck more. It was just too much at 1 time. Water temp rising and sunlight seemed to exasperate the presence of the biofilm. I have not had this issue yet at this point of the season. I had the water tested, followed the prescribed plan, and continue to do the maintenance every 2 weeks. Hate to say it but your pond guy might just be stumped like I was last summer. I would do the test, kinda pricey but worth it, my pond looks great and the kids are in it every day. Sorry this reply is long, but just my thoughts and experience, let me know how things go

  • @liciclare2734
    @liciclare2734 2 дні тому

    Help! I have this problem on my pond now and it seems to have happened as a result of adding a muck-eating biologic agent. We have a pond maintenance guy who is working with us, but I’m frustrated because we use our pond as a swimming hole and until a week ago it was clear and blue and perfect! Help!!!

  • @hoffy628
    @hoffy628 6 днів тому

    Thanks for the video, but I highly recommend looking into what can happen to devices connected to an ungrounded ethernet cabled buried between buildings before doing this. You must have proper grounding and bonding at both ends (lightning does travel through the ground). Buried cable must either be in conduit, or be specifically designed for direct burial. It must be buried at least 24" or below the frost line, whichever is deeper, because the ground does move.

  • @annekeith4410
    @annekeith4410 11 днів тому

    Hi, e have a half acre pond, thinking about getting aeriator with 2 diffusers. We have put in the phosphate and bacteria and have a fountain and it has kept the algae down. What I’m wondering is it has your diffuser helped with algae

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 11 днів тому

      The aerator and diffusers move the water vertically and creates lateral movement throughout the pond evening the pond temps and keeping water from becoming stagnant. I think it is helpful but from what I have learned, algae has a lot to do with water chemistry. So many systems, so many variables, I’m no expert

  • @kevinbishop5505
    @kevinbishop5505 11 днів тому

    Thanks for the update, Joe. The pond looks really good. I have reached out to Natural Waterscape and going to have my water tested.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 11 днів тому

      It is pricey, but seems to be a worthwhile and super detailed report. I’m going to budget for this in the future.

  • @David-xd1pn
    @David-xd1pn 13 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
    @larrykluckoutdoors8227 13 днів тому

    Morning Joe, pond is looking good. I saw the last pond video also and probably never commented on it

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms 13 днів тому

    Looking good Joe!

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 13 днів тому

      Thank you, tough to mange so many different projects and do them well. I know you are someone who understands managing these different systems

  • @erickellogg8532
    @erickellogg8532 16 днів тому

    i think those are safer

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms 16 днів тому

    I like your big cutting / butchering board. We shrink wrap our chickens a little bit different than you, but I might just give your version a shot next weekend! Looks pretty simple, Thanks guys!

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 16 днів тому

      Thanks Eric, this is the best cutting board, heavy, best to stretch before moving. I like these bags a lot, make way more sense than the straw thing folks use

  • @samuelwiltzius
    @samuelwiltzius 17 днів тому

    Nice work! My wife and I have been using Texas shrink bags with a little tube zip tied in that we pull out once the bag shrinks - the slit trick is new to me looks like it works really well.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 16 днів тому

      Thanks Sam, I questioned these when we first used em, this is our 4 th year going with this method, it’s a winner

  • @Leomgrb
    @Leomgrb 17 днів тому

    I just traded a 3D printer for one of these with the original motor and stand!

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms 20 днів тому

    Great explanation and very clear, Thanks Joe! p.s. don't worry about the two tone paint job, it's fine.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 19 днів тому

      Eric, thanks for sharing your time with me. I figured I’d try to record some of the other fixits. Honestly, we don’t notice the non matching colors. As a kid, I remember my Dad running a pair of hubcaps on 1 side of a car and a completely different pair on the other side. I guess really something’s don’t matter

  • @13flowb13
    @13flowb13 22 дні тому

    I fed my chickens lawn clippings and 1 got impacted crop and ended up dying😢

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 22 дні тому

      Crazy, how did you figure out cause of death? Sorry to hear this

    • @13flowb13
      @13flowb13 19 днів тому

      @@YoungbloodFamilyFarm it got impacted and was big and I tried for a while massaging and holding upside down to try n get to throw it up and it never would go down and finally 1 day it had busted open and I had no choice but to try n get it emptied so I made stated pulling out wods of long grass all twisted up in knots and it just was too much of a rats nest to exit the crop I guess. It ended up dying that night though. Maybe it’s not as bad if you have short grass but i wouldn’t give it to them if your grass is real tall

  • @kevinbishop5505
    @kevinbishop5505 23 дні тому

    Do you still fight the bio film? And are you still checking and addressing the ph levels. I am and have been fighting the bio film and starting to add limestone to see if that helps. Your pond is coming along very nice. Thanks for the videos.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 23 дні тому

      The pond has been real clean this season. I had this test done by Natural Waterscapes. I’ve been doing their prescribed treatment plan. Real clean at this point of the season.

  • @UselessKnowledge904
    @UselessKnowledge904 24 дні тому

    Spray and dye

  • @jasonsherwood5262
    @jasonsherwood5262 26 днів тому

    For our rabbits, we use a 5 gal drink cooler, $25 from walmart, with an aquarium heater that keeps it from freezing in the winter. I would image you could attach the nipples to the side of the cooler and since its insulated, would use less electricity than a heated mat. In our case, we have an aquarium pump push water from the cooler through a 20 foot loop of tubing sleeved with pool noodles and attach rabbit watering nipples along a 10 ft row of cages. In the past two Maine winters, the line has only frozen up once and only for a few hours in the early morning. The aquarium heater is 100W and we set the temperature to 65f.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 26 днів тому

      I like this, thanks for sharing your method. I may have to look into a cooler. Water in the coop gets really hot during the summer

  • @thejackhomestead8638
    @thejackhomestead8638 26 днів тому

    Awesome video Joe as always 🎉🎉🎉

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms 28 днів тому

    I like the nipple waterers you have for the chicken tractors. My tractors are too short for that style, but I can see where they would work well. We just use a 5 gallon waterer in the coop through the summer. We switch over to a heat plate and a smaller waterer in the winter. Last winter was pretty mild so we didn't have much of an icing issue. This winter I think is going to be a lot colder so I need to come up with a different system. Thanks for sharing Joe!

    • @samuelwiltzius
      @samuelwiltzius 28 днів тому

      Nice summary! I’ve tried everything but the self filling bowls. My wife is daily operations while I’m just infrastructure - the nipples in the bucket are our go-to for winter. I wired up the coop with a dedicated 20amp circuit and drop a 5’ pipe heat cable in each 5 gallon bucket in winter. Works the best so far.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 27 днів тому

      @samuelwiltzius I like this, I’m going to need to research the heater, thanks

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 27 днів тому

      Winter is and always will be a challenge. However, during the summer these chickens drink so much, always trying to figure out good methods. Of course if it rains they just use a puddle

  • @rubencastro2247
    @rubencastro2247 29 днів тому

    also hello from Guadalajara Mexico. i live in an out skrits forest from the city.

  • @rubencastro2247
    @rubencastro2247 29 днів тому

    i liked this vid and i have a gp3600 that does the job for my small house grid to keep me with electricity while an outage like right now as im typing this at 9p.m lol i was looking for a oil change video and ran into yours with alot more great info .

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 27 днів тому

      Glad to hear this was helpful. It’s nice to be able to continue working even during power outages.

  • @basicbreakfast
    @basicbreakfast Місяць тому

    Great info, thx much! I love my new Genny. I was perplexed about the oil filter but now I am not

  • @story1234
    @story1234 Місяць тому

    Hey, perhaps you can help me. I am unable to open the manual sliding door from the inside. It's not child lock as the working sliding door behaves differently when child lock is on. When I pull from inside, the working door would pull further and will click and stop opening. With the non working door, the pull is half and no clicks or action. The door can open from outside.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      Really sounds like some kind of linkage is disconnected. Might be worth removing the trim panel and inspecting

  • @dannymedford1564
    @dannymedford1564 Місяць тому

    Thank you.

  • @simplewoodslife
    @simplewoodslife Місяць тому

    Oh wow, really dig that row builder!

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      I know it’s a little weird, but it accomplishes so many goals at once

    • @simplewoodslife
      @simplewoodslife Місяць тому

      @@YoungbloodFamilyFarm Dude, it's genius!

  • @johnberry1107
    @johnberry1107 Місяць тому

    soil compaction?

  • @pincher111
    @pincher111 Місяць тому

    I thought this was an install video not a video about your life

  • @MobtownGeorge
    @MobtownGeorge Місяць тому

    I appreciate the concise video on how to use the trap, which is why I found your video. I know a lot of folks are not interested in seeing an animal meet its demise, but I also understand that unfortunately it’s what needs to be done sometimes. We’re having issues with a couple of groundhogs digging near the foundation of our main barn which has to stop. Thanks for the great video.

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms Місяць тому

    I like your marking tool, looks really easy to use! Thanks for sharing Joe!

  • @toddcaskey9984
    @toddcaskey9984 Місяць тому

    Awesome job

  • @douglaslawncare2843
    @douglaslawncare2843 Місяць тому

    Great video! Need to check them out for my pond!!!!!

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      It really will clear the algae in your pond or any clients home quickly

  • @darthwizzywizard
    @darthwizzywizard Місяць тому

    HI-BLOW KICKS A###. 😊I have two running now. For two years.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      My pump is sneaking up on 4 years of operation, love this little guy

  • @TripleTAcres
    @TripleTAcres Місяць тому

    Great stuff pal! I’m glad you are getting the algae under control. Natural Waterscapes is a great company.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      Super easy to apply, it’s nice working with professionals in this pond world and not guessers.

  • @tomcrow9807
    @tomcrow9807 Місяць тому

    Dude. U have no business making these kinda vids. "Im probably ganna do this wrong".. that means not ready to teach.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      Dude, I’m going have to disagree, when a person says “probably gonna do this wrong” a person should be able to recognize that I’m not an expert, but I’m sharing my experience. If I can accomplish this successfully without any guidance, then others should have an advantage when completing this task. Would a tone of arrogance with a backdrop of music have made me more credible? This was sharing not teaching

  • @reneeccrn
    @reneeccrn Місяць тому

    Pretty pond! Great job! The kids swimming in all that duckweed in the earlier videos is a riot! Thats the kind of kid i was...fearless!

  • @philipstubbs2432
    @philipstubbs2432 Місяць тому

    The only negative is that you can't get metric bushes for them. I've had that awesome jig for 30 year's!

  • @Carperama
    @Carperama Місяць тому

    I miss swimming in ponds but gators sometime come from the swamp into my pond so no way, I just a little redneck, not full blood yet.

  • @douglaslawncare2843
    @douglaslawncare2843 Місяць тому

    Thanks Joe! I’ll have to check them out!!

  • @dapperdave4952
    @dapperdave4952 2 місяці тому

    Hey Joe, glad I stumbled onto you Pond Video. We had a thriving pond several years ago but it got cleaned out by River Otters and didn't recover. We have been working through a similar situation on our own. Muck Remover, doing that, Pond Dye and an aeration system now operational. We are hoping that the few Largemouth Bass will continue to survive and hopefully flurish again. Thank you for your time and a Shout Out to Natural WaterScapes who we have started doing business with. Dave Sr

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm Місяць тому

      Sounds like you’re on a good path for recovery. I’m sure the otters were cute at first until they took all your fish, so tough

  • @bobv7753
    @bobv7753 2 місяці тому

    Hi Joe & thank you for your helpful content! I've been following your pond journey and applying those lessons learned. My pond is older (40-50 yrs) struggle with the same issues you described. I spoke to an expert who recommended that I drain and dredge my pond due to the age & sediment. I may end up doing that next year. Trying some things first to avoid that if possible. Your efforts have been a big help. Thank you & look forward to following your progress. Best wishes to you & family. Bob V

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 місяці тому

      This test is loaded with info to fix water issues. My favorite part is the advice given during my phone conference. I guess the real test is the pond condition at the middle and end of summer. Thanks for your kind words

  • @GagneFarms
    @GagneFarms 2 місяці тому

    Great Video Joe. I wish I had a Pond! I am sure this video will help out a lot of people that have these same pond issues.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 місяці тому

      Dig the pond! It’s been nice to put some trust in experts

  • @MatthewBlaine
    @MatthewBlaine 2 місяці тому

    Time to get to work hoss! Super informative.

  • @paulbrown8216
    @paulbrown8216 2 місяці тому

    Add-on idea to build on top of your grass clippings: I mow with a lawn tractor, and a 3-bag bagger. On any given day, I put 7 or 14 bushel of grass clippings into the chicken pen. The chickens rake it, eat what they want, then I come back later, and fork what is left into the ground. That's the deep bedding thing in action! Time passes, worms and bugs get into the bedding, the chickens rake it and eat whatever they find. I just keep adding more clippings every week, fork it in when the chickens have gone over it, more time passes, and I have a giant mulch pile. Seriously, when I fork in the newer stuff, the older stuff is hot! It's just cooking under the chicken's feet! In time, I'll have a foot or more of good, rich compost all through the chicken run.

  • @emptypocketsfarmwbj3832
    @emptypocketsfarmwbj3832 2 місяці тому

    Hey bud need to tie boat to dock put small engine on it and run it in gear for 2 hrs move ghe water and aerator will work better or drive boat around pond because duck weed thick needs to be broke up

  • @sirbuleletideas1137
    @sirbuleletideas1137 2 місяці тому

    Nice invention

  • @augustlongpre64
    @augustlongpre64 2 місяці тому

    Any chance of a 2024 update?

  • @waynebradbury4785
    @waynebradbury4785 2 місяці тому

    The outside temp needs to be hot, it actually needs to bake the paint off.

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 місяці тому

      This was done inside a shop with zero sun, probably around 70 degrees

  • @bobv7753
    @bobv7753 2 місяці тому

    Hello Joe, I've been following your pond progress for awhile & really appreciate the content. I have a spring fed pond a bit smaller than yours at about a 1/4 acre. Im trying to get this pond cleared up but have lots of alge & duckweed every year. I also followed your lead with aeration & got a system from Septic Solutions. Am very happy with it. Now tackling the plant growth. I resisted chemical treatment but just can't get ahead of the issue. Am about to try your chem treatments. Am very concerned as i have well water. Will start with very small doses. Do you turn your aerator off during treatments? Thanks for all your help & guidance! ~Bob

    • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
      @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 місяці тому

      I agree with the concern of well water, I had the same concern. I left my aerator on during the kill period. I tried to do a small application at first and it just didn’t kill it all. 2nd application did. It has been a couple years since I have sprayed Flumigard. I do see some duckweed along the edges but it has never grown into more. I continue to try to reduce the nutrient level of the pond which discourages duckweed growth. Water movement also seems to help

    • @bobv7753
      @bobv7753 2 місяці тому

      @@YoungbloodFamilyFarm Thanks so much for getting back to me Joe. Over half of the pond is now duckweed & not even in the hotter months. Have to try & get this under control. Believe this is the only way. Really appreciate the advice & the Amazon links. Have everything now. Just waiting for the right conditions to apply it. Best to you & family! ~Bob