We are currently in the midst of a major water infrastructure upgrade. The key to mob grazing is having a good supply of cattle drinking water available in every paddock – which is approximately every 5 acres or less.
First we lay 1-1/4″ black PE Pipe with our subsoiler. Here’s a video of that being done.
Then we insert tees in strategic locations along that water line. Here’s some photos of what that looks like:
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