Baymule’s Farm

[Alasgun]

As others mentioned “they got stuff for that”. No worse than it gets down there, this bucket heater will keep that small tank from freezing.
Keep scrolling down and they have larger ones as well for 100 to 300 gallon tanks. You dont need that much heat though. And if you don’t want to run it continually put it on a timer.

Amazon.com : intermatic raintight outdoor timer

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/farm-innovators-1000w-submersible-bucket-heater

 

[ducks4you]

Agreed. Buy something decent, not the cheapest on the market, like this one:

Allied Precision 250 Watt Bucket/Utility De-Icer - DT250 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Get your Allied Precision 250 Watt Bucket/Utility De-Icer - DT250 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Buy online, choose delivery or in-store pickup. Great prices on Immersion Heaters and Stock Tank Heaters.

www.farmandfleet.com

They are sold to keep water liquid for livestock, BUT, I don't trust my livestock to keep from chewing on them, so I don't use them in a water tank in the winter.
But, you are only keeping a supply of water, much different.
You have had a true cold stretch. You wouldn't have much ice on top if this was just overnight.
We have had enough cold to freeze the soil.
You might also consider getting (livestock, not furnace) pine pellets.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-pine-pellet-stall-bedding-40-lb

When your animals are dry they are warm.
I have used them for years and they are not expensive.
Most animals urinate in the same place, so you can spot clean and not use all of your bedding.
My QH swamps his stall in the winter and if I put down straw it's sloppy the next day.

 

[baymule]

All thawed out today, high of 67F. I’m sure glad WINTER went back home! But WINTER will try to sneak back this weekend, back down in the 20’s. WINTER leaves again on Monday and rain moves in.

Sheba enjoyed basking in the warm sun.

She heard something and jumped to her feet barking. Then she sat down to keep watch.

Sentry and Buford were in the middle field, also laid out in the warm sun.

I sat in the grass and both dogs got ear rubs and tummy rubs.

Carson was sprawled out in the yard soaking up the sunshine.

 

[SPedigrees]

All thawed out today, high of 67F. I’m sure glad WINTER went back home! But WINTER will try to sneak back this weekend, back down in the 20’s. WINTER leaves again on Monday and rain moves in.

Sheba enjoyed basking in the warm sun.

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She heard something and jumped to her feet barking. Then she sat down to keep watch.

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Sentry and Buford were in the middle field, also laid out in the warm sun.

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I sat in the grass and both dogs got ear rubs and tummy rubs.

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Carson was sprawled out in the yard soaking up the sunshine.

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Your dogs are the picture of comfort!

 

[baymule]

Your dogs are the picture of comfort!

They are glad WINTER left too! LOL

 

[Marie2020]

All thawed out today, high of 67F. I’m sure glad WINTER went back home! But WINTER will try to sneak back this weekend, back down in the 20’s. WINTER leaves again on Monday and rain moves in.

Sheba enjoyed basking in the warm sun.

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She heard something and jumped to her feet barking. Then she sat down to keep watch.

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Sentry and Buford were in the middle field, also laid out in the warm sun.

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I sat in the grass and both dogs got ear rubs and tummy rubs.

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Carson was sprawled out in the yard soaking up the sunshine.

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What gorgeous dogs. I would sleep anywhere with them

 

[Marie2020]

As others mentioned “they got stuff for that”. No worse than it gets down there, this bucket heater will keep that small tank from freezing.
Keep scrolling down and they have larger ones as well for 100 to 300 gallon tanks. You dont need that much heat though. And if you don’t want to run it continually put it on a timer.

Amazon.com : intermatic raintight outdoor timer

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/farm-innovators-1000w-submersible-bucket-heater

Off topic.

How are you @Alasgun I haven't seen you in a long time and I hope you're well

 

[flowerbug]

What gorgeous dogs. I would sleep anywhere with them

they would probably keep you very warm on a cold night.

 

[baymule]

I’m giving a link to my journal on BYH. I’ve gone from freezing to a monsoon and it ain’t over yet. So far, 5 inches of rain. Supposed to keep raining until Thursday morning.

Baymule’s Journal

No more freeze! But now it’s Noah’s Flood! Ok maybe not that bad, but rain for next 3 days, prediction is 4 inches. Soggy, wet, water standing, sheep pens are mush. High winds and drizzle. Was 1 1/4” when I did chores this morning. Power is off now. Bummer. Got list of things to do that require...

www.backyardherds.com

I posted lots of pictures of my flooded farm. LOL I need a boat!

 

[Rammy]

The sheep are going to need a boat.