Biggest Barn Expansion Yet! Planning Water, Feed & Power for 200+ Head

At Bar 7 Ranch, every project starts with planning — and this barn expansion is no small job. From concrete foundations and water troughs to feed bunks, fencing, and power options, we’re walking you through our thought process for building a functional, long-lasting feedlot system. 👉 And for those of you who have been asking — our next round of locally raised Bar 7 Ranch beef will be ready starting January and February 2026. If you’d like to reserve a steer, visit bar7ranch.com and check out the beef tab. This new setup will let us raise 180–200+ head of cattle per year, giving us the ability to provide fresh beef year-round instead of just twice a year. We’ll share what’s worked for us, what hasn’t, and the options we’re considering for this build. ⚡ Powering the Ranch with Jackery Jackery’s Essential Home Backup starts here — meet the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus. Keep your fridge running for up to 14 days. Prime Big Deal Days | Oct 7–8 Get the lowest prices of 2025 with up to 65% off: https://bit.ly/4nyAz7a Qualifies for 30% federal battery tax credit (ends Dec 31, 2025) #Jackery #SolarGenerator #JackeryHomePower3600Plus #PrimeBigDealDays #EssentialHomeBackup Whether you’re planning your first barn or looking at how to scale your operation, we hope this behind-the-scenes look at our expansion helps spark ideas for your own ranch. 👉 Reserve beef now at bar7ranch.com 👉 Learn more about the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus here: [affiliate/product link] #RanchLife #BarnBuild #Feedlot #Bar7Ranch #Jackery 🗓 Chapters 0:00 – Intro & project overview 1:23 – Why we’re expanding the feedlot 3:50 – Concrete foundation choices 6:40 – Planning barn power 10:49 – Water trough options 16:28 – Fencing choices: continuous panels vs. net wire 19:48 – Feed bunk designs & materials 22:25 – Shade options for livestock 24:28 – Feed storage and ration planning 27:56 – Future expansion & lamb lot ideas 31:18 – Wrap-up & community feedback Subscribe to Bar 7 Ranch: https://bit.ly/3Xjjcv1 📩 Business Inquiries: [email protected] ✨ Watch Our Latest Videos Here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQd6-LRXC0QiSJMboeixoD_YeQkn6R3U&playnext=1&index=2 🙏 Faith & Family Sermons & Devotionals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFxo_GG5mToxi1A6SBvbXw 🌾 Follow Bar 7 Ranch Daily Life: Facebook → https://facebook.com/bar7ranch Instagram → https://instagram.com/bar7ranch/ TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@bar7ranch X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/bar7ranch Website → https://bar7ranch.com/ 🛒 Shop & Support the Ranch: 🔹 Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/codyanderikaarchie 🔹 Official Bar 7 Ranch Merch: https://www.caz-gear.com/partner-bar7ranch 🔹 Personalized Cameo Shoutouts: https://v.cameo.com/H6Ej9WIV5Ab 📺 Watch More Bar 7 Ranch: 🚜 Ranching & Farming: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQd6-LRXC0RXocN3qCT99xUAli70mp0L 🔧 How-To & Fix-It Projects: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQd6-LRXC0QTmJXfgFnKWuX3-p5Wexkw 📹 Family Vlogs & Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQd6-LRXC0QJkKrP0Orm0kZeoPduNdFz 🔥 Most Popular Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQd6-LRXC0TjSjSjyBX5tjx4_18adL4y&playnext=1&index=2 🤠 About Bar 7 Ranch: Welcome to Bar 7 Ranch — where ranch life, family, and entrepreneurship collide. From cattle ranching, feedlots, and daily chores to fixing up classic trucks, land management, and family vlogs, we share the real, unfiltered life of a working ranch in Texas. Here you’ll find: 🌾 Ranching & Farming Tips 🚜 Heavy Equipment & Land Clearing 🐮 Cattle, Sheep, & Goat Herd Care 🔧 DIY Repairs, Truck Restorations, & How-To’s 🙏 Faith, Family, and Community Life At Bar 7, it’s about more than ranching — it’s about building community, preserving traditions, and inspiring the next generation of farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. 👉 Subscribe now and hit the bell so you never miss an adventure! #RanchLife #BarnBuild #Feedlot #Bar7Ranch #Jackery