You need to put something across the top to keep any calves or colts from getting knocked into the top of the tub up side down. They will not be able to get out. I have had full size cows get knocked into feed troughs that way. What you have right now is dangerous to smaller cattle.
As for the trough not freezing. It will work for a while but the lose dirt will not insulate it very well if you get cold weather for very long.
What I have seen done that works well and costs little, is to put a smaller trough like yours inside a older larger trough. Then fill the gap between the two with insulation. Then seal the top of the gap so water does not get the insulation wet.
Your idea will work if you do not get very cold but you need to put something on the top to keep some animal from falling into it. Also a ground level tank will get manure in it.
I think I saw a guy built a square box out of treated wood and put a trough like you did in it with it insulated by dirt.
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