The Feedlot Update You've Been Waiting For

Today is all about the feedlot. We pulled two old concrete-set posts, cleaned up the pad edges with the excavator, and walked through how the new feed barn alley will work once we begin feeding under roof. I share the plan for road base vs. river-bottom material, where the working pens and tub will sit, how cattle will flow to the squeeze chute, and how we’ll feed both sides in one pass. We also cover why I grease equipment the way I do, how I’ll prep the grade so the surface spreads flat, and how this alley ties into future loadout options. Weekend events are coming, but this one is a nuts-and-bolts feedlot update. To be continued. What’s inside Removing concrete-set posts and backfilling so grade will pack tight Smoothing the approach to both concrete pads for even material depth Alley width for tractor and feed spout, and two-sided bunk feeding Working pen placement, tub and chute orientation, and sort-gate strategy Future add-ons like a covered chute, possible grain bin, and loadout plan Gear and material Takeuchi TL10V2 and mini excavator Road base vs. sandy gravel from the river bottom Grease routine and zerk checks to keep machines moving Part 2 will bring the weekend events and more progress. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s next. ⏰ Chapters 0:00 Day start and plan 1:00 Feedlot focus and equipment warmup 2:40 Greasing routine and machine checks 4:30 At the barn pads and post removal setup 6:30 Pulling the first post and backfilling 8:20 Second post breaks off and dig-out 10:30 Blade work to smooth edges and approach 12:10 Alley width, two-side feeding, and tractor path 14:10 Working pens, tub, chute, and sort gates 16:00 Surface material choice and compaction plan 17:30 Future loadout and covered chute ideas 18:30 What’s next and to be continued 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!