Kari knew what she was doing when she named Brutus. He’s so much bigger than the girls. Sad to see them go out with the herd but I know they have a wonderful life ahead.
You are such an informed and sympathetic character, Mike. Being an animal on your ranch can't be half bad. And you are absolutely right, most animals are a person of their own and deserve recognition. But also, the way you balance being empathetic and rational at the same time is very admirable. Thanks for sharing your ranch life 🖖
I’m laughing at Brutus….he has a mind of his own! This was fun watching the bottle fed calves. Now, they will learn how to be cows. Yep, they do have personalities. They do have a purpose, as you said. I really enjoy what you do….without you, and others like you, make it possible for us to enjoy great beef, on our plates. Thank you! Bev in Maine
I can see why you love the Bottle Calves...they are adorable & each has their own personality. Brutus really is spoiled and stubborn as a "Bull"...lol By the way those glasses help protect your eyes, dont understand anyone questioning you wearing them. Thanks for the video Mike.
@@conservativevicki7612 I second that! Any eye doctor or eye specialist will tell you..."Wear sunglasses.... all year round! It's good for your eyes 👀 they need all the protection they can get!" After my cataract surgeries, I HAVE to wear sunglasses! 😎
@@OurWyomingLife Wear your sunglasses Mike! The sun will do damage to your eyes just like your skin! 😎 I have always worn sunglasses, but after my cataract surgeries, I really need them on my face! 👀 👓 BTW~~~ Your pickup needs an oil change! 🛢 🛻😁👍👌
@@deblarsen8528 And they make such attractive sunglasses nowadays. And I don't know why Mike gets so many negative comments. I think he does a great job! Now, I don't watch BTR because it's a lot of drinking and some swearing, but if I don't like something, I just don't watch it. I think some people just like to complain. Thanks, Deb, for your comment! And I had cataract surgery about 12 years ago!
Yes indeed, a bittersweet day. Graduation day for another year's bottle calves. I know they will continue to grow and learn how to be a real cow. It's been a wonderful story watching them from birth until today. Thanks for sharing all you do. Have a wonderful weekend.
Those calves seem to be adjusting to the changes, surroundings. Timing is everything. Plus, you don't have to make those bottles every day now... thanks Mike!
I’ve watched hundreds of these OWL videos , and rewatched some of my favorites numerous times. This video is the premiere video of all OWL videos. I felt the video started slow and wasn’t going anywhere. To Mike’s credit, he did a superb job of videoing and editing, which turned the video into a suspenseful episode. Mike threw in a few subtle teases, that kept me wanting more. The video turned into an totally emotional event. For us animal lovers, I love Golden Retrievers, the video turned into a heart tugging event. Nothing like nurturing an animal, and then having to release the animal into its natural environment.
Was fun watching them get to this stage if there lives. They looks healthy. Time to explore. Becomes a bond to each one of them. Letting them out and shedding a little tear at the same time. Thanks Mike
That was really heartwarming. Thankyou Mike. Thankyou for sharing these beautiful moments with us. Appreciate it so much. Brutus could be the next crackerjack.
What is so great is how you do not get frustrated trying to move the bottle calves. You work with them and talk to them and kindly move them. Very proud of you and you can tell you love all of your animals. Thanks for sharing this with us😅!!!!
I would find it hard to let them go too. So adorable. Cute how the other calves came out to meet them. Won't be long before they totally adjust. Be Blessed! Janes Dough
We bought a steer for graining to be butchered in November. He was used to practice calf roping and dog herd training so he was quite used to people. He's like a 900 pound chocolate lab. He likes to play soccer, you cant do anything in the pasture without him in your back pocket and licking you to death. The grand kids have named him and play with him and when the time comes, well I dont know.
Having a bottle calf is a blessing and a pain, both at the same time. Having done several bottle calves over the years, first as a young man, then later as a father of my kids for 4H, has had it's ups and downs, for all of our family. Knowing that, there is a bitter/sweet feeling you get when a calf is finished and turned out to the herd. Good to see yours get to the point of independence, but I'm sure that it's the same for you all, bitter/sweet. Hope everything goes well with your calves and also going well for your haying. Have a nice evening and I hope you have a good Friday!
A bitter sweet time. You have put so much time and effort into these calves and treated them the children they are. Then let them go into the big world. Can't help shed just a little tear. Just a little one.❤
I have watched you for several years now. I couldn’t do what you do, I would be so attached to them. I understand that it’s the circle of ranch life. I appreciate all the love and care that you show with all of your animals….Thanks for sharing all of your videos.
Hey Mike & Erin just wanted to thank you again for the stay in the RV Park and the burger Pattie’s and the Roast was awesome. Keep up the great work. Kevin & Lori from West Virginia
I recall mentioning this memory before. I was working for my Uncle Ted one summer on the farm. He asked me to help move some steers. I was in a pasture that narrowed down into about a 20 foot passageway. My uncle got them moving nicely towards me. They had to make a turn. One steer started running towards me and was not interested in where "he" should go. I clapped my hands once and he turned a complete 90 degrees and charged right through the fence. I was surprised, but so was my uncle. It was a 3 barb wire fence. The strands broke like they were string. . . . lesson learned. 😮
Hay Mike, Another great video! The bottle babies are growing up! They will fit right in with the herd! God Bless those little furbabies and the rest of the herd!! Until your next video ~~~Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🐃 🐃 🐃 🐄 🐃 🐂 🐃
Cannot agree more. Your job as a farmer or rancher is to grow the best product that you possibly can. Any one else that is doing this is totally mistaken watching you feed cows at- degrees & i used to think 25 was cold. Your dedication to the ranch is admirable keep up the good work you to Erin
Was just watching some videos I missed this morning ….. so funny watching Brutus just saying nope not going anywhere ….. I think its wonderful seeing the relationship you have with all your animals 😊😊
GREAT VLOG Mike... Time went by fast watching the bottle calves go out on their own... GREAT JOB MIKE 👏👍🤗 Today 106°f Corona, California... Stay Hydrated everyone 🙏🤗✝️
I hope the western and southern states start to cool down ASAP! I feel so bad for everyone and everything. Humans, animals, trees, plants, birds and fish. Even the oceans are warming up and that's not good. Hydrate everyone. I live in Minnesota, this next week is going to be a cooker.... that means a possibility of severe storms. 🙏🙏 Prayers that we go back to "normal" soon!
That was Bittersweet Mike. I think they will be fine, but a Little Apprehensive though. They will grow up to be just Another addition to the entire herd. Thanks for sharing!
Graduation day for the bottle babies. A bittersweet day. Growing up is hard to do if you don’t let the bottle babies move on. I hope they do well their first night out. Thanks for sharing, Mike.
I have enjoyed watching the Bottled calves please keep brutus He is such a sweet natured calf Your new pet calf.i think you would Sad to if you was to lose your two
You just brought to mind a Holstein we had on our dairy farm. She was a great milker and for some reason she didn't like me as I got older. I think she was a bottle calf because her mom passed away her on birth. Anyway, she was a great producer
We never miss an episode and this one was really sweet. Thanks so much for a great, clean show to watch twice a week! One request, please? We really appreciate it when you have captions. Sometimes I think you forget, and my sister (we're old & we live together) has a very hard time hearing it. And the music is just really hard for her; it somehow messes with her hearing device, so we have to mute that, especially banjos. So thanks, and please keep making caps available. We hope to make it to your Ranch Roundup next year!
@@OurWyomingLifeOooh, I'm sad hearing Ethel lost her baby. Do you think you will have her bred again? I was worried something was wrong as we waited and waited for her to foal and nothing ever happened.
I'm sorry I haven't been able to watch im been in hospital but better now I don't like to miss anything so I will make it up by looking up all I missed. Thank you for sharing with us so I can catch up .
Howdy Mike,I think he does know🤭. Your not touchin my nads Dad😂. Wow not a peep! They are awfully cute. I'm sure they will do well once they get used to not beeing with You❤. JO JO IN VT 💞
have you ever thought about a small flock of hair sheep for the ranch - I know you are a cattleman but with your meat business? - In Alaska the native sheep is call Dall are hair sheep and survive in that very very cold climate - on our the family farm we ran sheep and cattle in rotation - cattle first then sheep as they eat different parts of plants so don't compete with each other - the sheep would eat the yucca that you have just mowed when the cattle wouldn't - we always named bottle lambs or calves after sports people or after food
Loved watching Mike with the bottle babies. They are spoiled but they are super sweet.
Kari knew what she was doing when she named Brutus. He’s so much bigger than the girls. Sad to see them go out with the herd but I know they have a wonderful life ahead.
I have to agree with ya Melissa. She knew he was gonna be a big one!
You are such an informed and sympathetic character, Mike. Being an animal on your ranch can't be half bad. And you are absolutely right, most animals are a person of their own and deserve recognition. But also, the way you balance being empathetic and rational at the same time is very admirable. Thanks for sharing your ranch life 🖖
Love how you tell him you ain't gonna hurt him but you are taking you man hood
He didnt know what was happening or care. Thanks for watching.
@@OurWyomingLife Mike....you are a fantastic rancher. You Love your animals and they Love you!! God Bless You and everyone at OWL! ❤️🙏 🐄 🐃
Looks like Brutus could make a good 4-H steer for someone. He likes to follow people and would do great. 😂❤
He probably would have been a good candidate for 4-H.
I’m laughing at Brutus….he has a mind of his own! This was fun watching the bottle fed calves. Now, they will learn how to be cows. Yep, they do have personalities. They do have a purpose, as you said. I really enjoy what you do….without you, and others like you, make it possible for us to enjoy great beef, on our plates. Thank you! Bev in Maine
Well said! I'm so happy we are now able to purchase the very beef and pork that we watch from birth onward. Doesn't get better than that.
Aw, Now you made me tear up. That’s wonderful. You’ve treated them with care and love. They reciprocate the love
Aww They have memories.
It's awesome the bottle calves get to move out to the big herd
Yes, it was their next step in growing up Terresia.
One of your lines was "100 yards may as well be 100 miles when moving bottle calves". You have some pretty good quotes. 😂
I can see why you love the Bottle Calves...they are adorable & each has their own personality. Brutus really is spoiled and stubborn as a "Bull"...lol By the way those glasses help protect your eyes, dont understand anyone questioning you wearing them. Thanks for the video Mike.
You'd be surprised at some questions Ive received over the years. Thanks for watching
@@OurWyomingLife Mike, I have sensitive eyes, and light just kills me, too. Keep those glasses on, sweetie; you need them.
@@conservativevicki7612 I second that! Any eye doctor or eye specialist will tell you..."Wear sunglasses.... all year round! It's good for your eyes 👀 they need all the protection they can get!" After my cataract surgeries, I HAVE to wear sunglasses! 😎
@@OurWyomingLife Wear your sunglasses Mike! The sun will do damage to your eyes just like your skin! 😎 I have always worn sunglasses, but after my cataract surgeries, I really need them on my face! 👀 👓 BTW~~~ Your pickup needs an oil change! 🛢 🛻😁👍👌
@@deblarsen8528 And they make such attractive sunglasses nowadays. And I don't know why Mike gets so many negative comments. I think he does a great job! Now, I don't watch BTR because it's a lot of drinking and some swearing, but if I don't like something, I just don't watch it. I think some people just like to complain. Thanks, Deb, for your comment! And I had cataract surgery about 12 years ago!
Mike, Don't forget your oil Change !🔧⚙️🚘
Will do. Its on the list of things to do.
Yes indeed, a bittersweet day. Graduation day for another year's bottle calves. I know they will continue to grow and learn how to be a real cow. It's been a wonderful story watching them from birth until today. Thanks for sharing all you do. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for watching jajablonsky. Have a good weekend!
Those calves seem to be adjusting to the changes, surroundings. Timing is everything. Plus, you don't have to make those bottles every day now... thanks Mike!
Thats the part I wont miss. Making bottles! It really isnt that bad though.
I’ve watched hundreds of these OWL videos , and rewatched some of my favorites numerous times. This video is the premiere video of all OWL videos. I felt the video started slow and wasn’t going anywhere. To Mike’s credit, he did a superb job of videoing and editing, which turned the video into a suspenseful episode. Mike threw in a few subtle teases, that kept me wanting more. The video turned into an totally emotional event. For us animal lovers, I love Golden Retrievers, the video turned into a heart tugging event. Nothing like nurturing an animal, and then having to release the animal into its natural environment.
Bottle babies are heart breakers, its like one of your kids
That's the truth. They're so sweet, like a big puppy dog!
Was fun watching them get to this stage if there lives. They looks healthy. Time to explore. Becomes a bond to each one of them. Letting them out and shedding a little tear at the same time. Thanks Mike
Thanks Gene.
I know it is not funny but Brutus had me chuckling😊
That was really heartwarming. Thankyou Mike. Thankyou for sharing these beautiful moments with us. Appreciate it so much.
Brutus could be the next crackerjack.
Bittersweet but a milestone you have to do after each bottle baby season. They’re always fine afterwards ‘Dad’ 😢❤
LOL Was kinda like that first day of school for one of the kids! Thanks for watching Frank.
What is so great is how you do not get frustrated trying to move the bottle calves. You work with them and talk to them and kindly move them. Very proud of you and you can tell you love all of your animals. Thanks for sharing this with us😅!!!!
Brutus was sleepy. He didn't even realize his nuts were no more.
I would find it hard to let them go too. So adorable. Cute how the other calves came out to meet them. Won't be long before they totally adjust. Be Blessed! Janes Dough
We bought a steer for graining to be butchered in November. He was used to practice calf roping and dog herd training so he was quite used to people. He's like a 900 pound chocolate lab. He likes to play soccer, you cant do anything in the pasture without him in your back pocket and licking you to death. The grand kids have named him and play with him and when the time comes, well I dont know.
Wish ya luck with the grandkids John.
It'll be a sad day when "freezer camp" time arrives.
@@territn8871 Yes, it will, until the first bite of rib eye.
I'm a little misty watching those 3 meet and join the herd. It really is like letting babies fly from the nest, so to speak.
It was the next step to their growing into productive members of the Herd. Thanks for watching Cindy.
I had the pleasure of being able to bottle feed #10 this summer. That was so cool !! Such a sweet video, thanks Mike....
Your welcome Evelyn.
Brutus better get to stay😭 he's so loving
Thank you for being so gentle with the babies. They were so willing to please. You are so patient with them. God Bless .
Awe, we are going to miss seeing the bottle babies too. 😢 you will need to give us at least a weekly peek.
Great to see them move to the next chapter of there lives. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Imagine its kinda like seeing your kids move on with their lives? Thanks for watching Scott.
Having a bottle calf is a blessing and a pain, both at the same time. Having done several bottle calves over the years, first as a young man, then later as a father of my kids for 4H, has had it's ups and downs, for all of our family. Knowing that, there is a bitter/sweet feeling you get when a calf is finished and turned out to the herd. Good to see yours get to the point of independence, but I'm sure that it's the same for you all, bitter/sweet. Hope everything goes well with your calves and also going well for your haying. Have a nice evening and I hope you have a good Friday!
Thanks for sharing your experiences Dan. Have a good weekend.
you are so kind. I watch some videos and the rancher will not be as gentle and thoughtful as you.
Thank you.
A bitter sweet time.
You have put so much time and effort into these calves and treated them the children they are.
Then let them go into the big world.
Can't help shed just a little tear.
Just a little one.❤
I have watched you for several years now. I couldn’t do what you do, I would be so attached to them. I understand that it’s the circle of ranch life. I appreciate all the love and care that you show with all of your animals….Thanks for sharing all of your videos.
Awwww, the calves are adorable 🥰🥰
Hey Mike & Erin just wanted to thank you again for the stay in the RV Park and the burger Pattie’s and the Roast was awesome. Keep up the great work. Kevin & Lori from West Virginia
Your welcome, and glad to know you enjoyed the meat. Thank Kevin & Lori
I recall mentioning this memory before. I was working for my Uncle Ted one summer on the farm. He asked me to help move some steers. I was in a pasture that narrowed down into about a 20 foot passageway. My uncle got them moving nicely towards me. They had to make a turn. One steer started running towards me and was not interested in where "he" should go. I clapped my hands once and he turned a complete 90 degrees and charged right through the fence. I was surprised, but so was my uncle. It was a 3 barb wire fence. The strands broke like they were string. . . . lesson learned. 😮
The babies have grown up. So cute.. Know you will miss those times.
Hay Mike, Another great video! The bottle babies are growing up! They will fit right in with the herd! God Bless those little furbabies and the rest of the herd!! Until your next video ~~~Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🐃 🐃 🐃 🐄 🐃 🐂 🐃
You do a great job, Mike. 🐂
Thanks
Hey, those sunglasses protect against damaging UV rays. And with as much time as Mike and crew spend outside...it is very much needed.
I have the same feeling about naming the animals.
Don't forget to change the oil in the truck.
Gotcha!
Hey, Mike, Erin, Jeff and kids.
Hi Tammy
Brutus is just not interested in doing what you want him to. He was hoping for a longer nap.😂😂 Brutus could be another Cracker Jack in time.
Brutus didnt want to do a thing! But I annoyed him enough that he moved just so I'd leave him alone! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing our wyoming life I hope you have a great weekend 🤠
Thanks, you too!
Thanks our wyoming life I appreciate it
Cannot agree more. Your job as a farmer or rancher is to grow the best product that you possibly can. Any one else that is doing this is totally mistaken watching you feed cows at- degrees & i used to think 25 was cold. Your dedication to the ranch is admirable keep up the good work you to Erin
Thank you Perry
Thanks, Mike, for a great video. It's a little hard to let go, but life goes on. Right?
Glad ya like it Beth, and yes life goes on. Thanks for watching.
Was just watching some videos I missed this morning ….. so funny watching Brutus just saying nope not going anywhere ….. I think its wonderful seeing the relationship you have with all your animals 😊😊
They graduated from nursery school and now on to cow school.
They're hitting those milestones Val.
Always great video brother from the 118 degree imperial county California 🐂🐄👍👍🇺🇲
Thanks Francisco. Stay Hydrated!
No more bottles for them but the other ones are still drinking from their moms?? Happy and sad day.👍❤️🇨🇦
GREAT VLOG Mike...
Time went by fast watching the bottle calves go out on their own...
GREAT JOB MIKE 👏👍🤗
Today 106°f Corona, California... Stay Hydrated everyone 🙏🤗✝️
Glad you enjoyed it Linda. Hope you stayed cool today.
I hope the western and southern states start to cool down ASAP! I feel so bad for everyone and everything. Humans, animals, trees, plants, birds and fish. Even the oceans are warming up and that's not good. Hydrate everyone. I live in Minnesota, this next week is going to be a cooker.... that means a possibility of severe storms. 🙏🙏 Prayers that we go back to "normal" soon!
Loved hanging out with the bottle calves.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lol Brutus brand definitely looks the best! Loved the video! Time for the babies to become one with the herd!
They had to grow up sometime Carrie. Have a good weekend.
Calves look great! I'm sure you glad to see them move into the herd, good thing.
Hi Mike Erin & kids,it looks like the bottle calves are going to be OK.Have a great week end.🌷💕🌷
Hi Linda. Have a good weekend.
That was Bittersweet Mike. I think they will be fine, but a Little Apprehensive though. They will grow up to be just Another addition to the entire herd. Thanks for sharing!
Graduation day for the bottle babies. A bittersweet day. Growing up is hard to do if you don’t let the bottle babies move on. I hope they do well their first night out. Thanks for sharing, Mike.
You are welcome, and thank you for watching.
Very exciting to be watching these little guys and girls move in with the Adults ❤
I have enjoyed watching the
Bottled calves please keep brutus
He is such a sweet natured calf
Your new pet calf.i think you would
Sad to if you was to lose your two
85° down here would be heavenly but it’s been in the hundreds for quite a while and will be continuing central Texas
They sure grew up quickly. ❤❤
So similar to much oof real life. Meeting, bonding and releasing.
Several parallels to life Dwight.
Kind of bittersweet. Part of growing up. 😊
Yes it is.
Keep your sunglasses on if you want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊
You just brought to mind a Holstein we had on our dairy farm. She was a great milker and for some reason she didn't like me as I got older. I think she was a bottle calf because her mom passed away her on birth. Anyway, she was a great producer
Thanks for sharing that memory Tom.
They look good! They gave you up easier then you gave them up.
Thanks Deb.
Brutus is definitely a brute!
Another great video Mike. You never disappoint.
We never miss an episode and this one was really sweet. Thanks so much for a great, clean show to watch twice a week! One request, please? We really appreciate it when you have captions. Sometimes I think you forget, and my sister (we're old & we live together) has a very hard time hearing it. And the music is just really hard for her; it somehow messes with her hearing device, so we have to mute that, especially banjos. So thanks, and please keep making caps available. We hope to make it to your Ranch Roundup next year!
I was really expecting Brutus to kick the breath out of you. Surprisingly, no reaction at all!
Wow!!! Love seeing all that grass..I think the calves love it too…
I always love bottle calves so much work to get them to this stage but then there comes time like children they have to fly❤ have a good weekend
How touching... they will be fine, Mike.
Yeah, I know but still watching them grow up!
Awesome happy they are out to the pasture… just wondering if the mini donkey 🫏 had her baby yet?
Sadly no Ethel lost her foal a while back.
@@OurWyomingLifeOooh, I'm sad hearing Ethel lost her baby. Do you think you will have her bred again? I was worried something was wrong as we waited and waited for her to foal and nothing ever happened.
A really great video today, Mike. I felt a little sad for them. Their lives will really change now. How do they find water?
Thanks glad ya liked it. They can smell water and will just follow their noses, and following the herd.
Brutus was trying to sit in your lap.
That was a first!
Don’t forget to change you oil in the farm truck
Thanks for showing the great work and see you all on the Our Wyoming Life ! Hugs and Prayers❤❤
Good job, Mike 👏
Another milestone reached 🙌
Thanks Carol.
Wow how emotional and an important step great job!
Thanks Jade
GREAT VIDEO MIKE. IT IS ALWAYS SAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO THOSE SWEETIES.
Big day for the babies!
Yes it was!
I'm sorry I haven't been able to watch im been in hospital but better now I don't like to miss anything so I will make it up by looking up all I missed. Thank you for sharing with us so I can catch up .
Awe your so awesome with your bottle calves😢
Thank you Debbie.
I watch all your videos so interesting everything
Brutus is so goofy but he’s so cute he’s just being a cow a baby cow
He has that behavior nailed!
Its a new world for the bottle calves and Mike.
Someone call the Guinness people!
Howdy Mike,I think he does know🤭.
Your not touchin my nads Dad😂.
Wow not a peep!
They are awfully cute.
I'm sure they will do well once they get used to not beeing with You❤.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Our wyoming life I hope you have a great weekend and I enjoyed the video
We used to do some bottle calves very fun part of farming 😊
Thanks for sharing that memory.
Ground chuck makes the best meatloaf -
I agree. Fat = Flavor
Everyone like it different.
Oh no. Not spoiled at all ! Bahaaaa 😂😂
Nope not one little bit!
Brutus says but dad I'm tired
LOL I wish I could read their minds sometimes!
That made me cry😢
Sometimes witnessing live progress can be emotional. Thanks for watching Brenda.
Love this channel.and.all it represents. Thank you.
Awesome & beautiful video Mike❣️I got all choked up🥲🥰🥰❣️
have you ever thought about a small flock of hair sheep for the ranch - I know you are a cattleman but with your meat business? - In Alaska the native sheep is call Dall are hair sheep and survive in that very very cold climate - on our the family farm we ran sheep and cattle in rotation - cattle first then sheep as they eat different parts of plants so don't compete with each other - the sheep would eat the yucca that you have just mowed when the cattle wouldn't - we always named bottle lambs or calves after sports people or after food
Howdy from west Texas!! 🤠
Howdy Leslie.
It’s hard to drive bottle feds. Usually gotta lead them.
Ok Mick who needed the hug goodbyyou or the cow! .? 😉
LOL Both of us!
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