Maremas, Great Pyrs, Polish Tatras and other similar breeds can have 2 coat styles. Smooth coat or rough coat. Toby is definitely a rough coat. Abbie seems to be more of a smooth coat. They both still have the double coat, though. In Texas, I prefer the smooth coat, as they seem to handle to heat here better. Shaving them can cause sunburn, though I have scissor trimmed my rough coat before, and do shave their bellies to give better contact to cool ground.
Abby be a Cali girl! 😊😊😊 Just like my Maui born Shiba double coated breed pup she never got the thick coat her Dam and Sire had . They were Nor Calif Dogs. Chillier weather and some times slept outside. My dogs all sleep indoors with fans cooling them. 😂😂
I was going to say, it better be Toby. I remember the video where just the conversation about when he's older etc then no longer around and how with just that thought you were heartbroken. He's also so bloody good at his job, to see how he took to it even as a puppy was incredible.
I really liked this video. And, yes, I have admitted to you in past comments that I am vegan and when you have to harvest some of your animals it is difficult for me to watch. But, I appreciate how forthcoming you are and how you do treat the animals otherwise. I respect your choices because who am I to shove my lifestyle down your throat? But, I learn a lot. And you’re funny… I enjoy watching overall. (And I have discovered that I could never do what you do.) Good luck to you.
I appreciate the fact that you name the animals, whether their future is to be "processed" as you say or to stay on the farm in another role. I also think it's important to remind ourselves that they do deserve to be treated in that way. ♥
Morgan it would be cool if you name one of your pigs Scooby Doo Dabadoo. That is if you don't already have one of your animals named Scooby Doo Dabadoo. Your so good at coming up with names.
Using the word “processed” to me is kinda obscuring what’s happening to the animals, which may be why people get upset when they are killed. Just my opinion.
Naming the male calfs after cuts of beef is one way you can remind folks more often the true purpose of those animals on your farm. Yes, dead musicians is clever, but may be a bit too subtle for most folks.
He was raised by cats though, so while nature is undoubtedly impactful nurture also played a role. If he'd have been raised by another dog he would have turned out much more playful. (My youngest sister's the same lol. After us older two were at college it was just her and our mom on pain meds... and the handful of cats. She and the cats got really close and of the three of us she is the most reserved, observant, judgemental, nuanced body language, and she developed a mischievous streak that wasn't there before. I know because she was a freshman my super senior year lol)
On one of your questions you answered about therapy, I believe making your videos is extremely therapeutic for yourself. I enjoyed the answers to your viewers questions.
@@GoldShawFarm what days we live in where you have this method, imagine having this creative need as a farmer with no outlet? Not trying to bum you out, I'm sure they found something, but because happiness is relative how could we ever know for sure?!? . There are no older channels to look back on.
I love how far Abby has come. You've done a great job of working with her and training her. Sure, she still needs some more work and still requires supervision, but compared to the spring she has improved so much! I really appreciate the fact that you recognized that Abby was your responsibility and that you took her on, and because of that you weren't going to rehome her. It really speaks to your commitment as a homesteader and as a dog owner.
I came from a family that always named the animals we ate. Farmers care for their animals wellbeing, but they still have to eat and make a living. There's a balance of empathy vs practicality in old school farm life and I appreciate that Morgan does that
Have to say I was glad these were actually very uncomfortable. Sometimes they are not as uncomfortable as some TH-camrs say their questions are. Thst divorce one though, oof, hitting way too close to home and I would have thought it was okay to not answer. Took balls to answer it so fair play.
This whole "most hated man in your area" thing really needs to be taken in perspective. A tiny group of people who happen to like to chase bears around with a bunch of dogs, decided that if you don't want them running around your private property, then you hate Vermont (and also probably 'merica). I don't think they represent even a tiny fraction of the area. Just a really really loud bunch. I doubt people hate Morgan ... because... he doesn't like bear hounding
Is there some anti-Semitism woven in here? At that meeting a couple of the bear people said things like "go back to where you came from" which you generally don't hear a white person saying to another white person unless he's a member of the Hebrew persuasion. Are there many Jews in Vermont?
True. A little clique of haters who might not even live all that nearby hardly makes Morgan, on the whole, the most hated man in his locale. I'd tell Morgan don't let the "devil" get his goat through that clique. Morgan wants, to a fault, to be nice to everyone and be appreciated. But sometimes one must be a witness to the stubbornly wrongheaded that they are, in fact, being stubbornly wrongheaded, and they won't always rise up and call you blessed for doing it. Morgan, to speak hypothetically, wouldn't be wrong to tell those hunters that they are sinning in a selfish, inconsiderate way. God has permitted them to be hunters, and bear meat can be a lucrative specialty, but God can just as easily forbid them through the hand of man if they misuse it. (I wonder if a black market in bear meat is going on?) I see nothing to suggest that God seems inclined to forbid Morgan. God bless Morgan and his supporters in everything that is urged to conscientious men by the Lord.
There was something touching about Abby sitting in Toby's traditional spot by the fence gate waiting for you guys to get back. Her excitement at seeing Toby was cute.
On a commercial scale we set up a farm to plate tracking system for a client with farms in the Midlands and Scotland. Male calves went North to be finished as Scottish Beef (most of their lives spent North of the Border). They were Abredeen Angus/Charolais cross for quality and time to maturity. People in retaurants or in the dining cars on trains could have tracked their cut of beef back to the farm although they only had ear tag numbers, not names. Later this traceablility became a legally required "animal passport" system.
My parents would get a steer every couple of years and would name it something like Delicious, T-Bone, Black Angus. That way it had a name but it was a very clear reminder that it wasn't a pet
My parents have a sheep farm here in New Zealand and we raise chickens too. I always name them after chicken food like Kaarage chicken, Kungpow chicken, Buldak chicken, KFC chicken, Coq au vin and Arroz con pollo. They taste delicious too.
Give them a good life so that you can have a good life. I would, especially for families with younger children or members with delicate sensibilities, name the animals after food to reinforce the fact that they are there for a reason. If there is an animal who is ever given a life reprieve, it should be renamed. Those who incorporate religion in their family values might even give the animal a type of baptism.
@@ShadowMoon878 We did that too! Our first two chickens were Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Corn Soup or Potpie and Soupy for short. The funny part is that they were egg laying chickens so they were never meant to be eaten! XD
Morgan, I admire your willingness to push the boundaries and your so honest about tackling the tough and uncomfortable questions. Your videos are terrific. Keep up the great work. Yes, living and aging in place is the way to go.
I really enjoy this kind of QnA format! Do more, please! It need not be uncomfortable though :) (I would have grabbed all the barncats and called the puppers to follow so we could have all gotten out of the burning barn. I know that's a cheat answer but I just love them all).
I love the idea of keeping the door open for someone outside the family to take over the farm. There are likely tons of people out there (myself included) with an interest in farming, who'd love the opportunity to work on one, possibly even own one, but won't ever have the means or connections to get their foot in the door.
You're smart to branch out in different areas as farming tends to loose you money and animals die, etc. So very smart to diversify. Also, it's your farm, you're learning, growing and seemingly happy. At least happier than in the city, probably safer too. You put aside food and right now that is a vital thing to be doing. So good job on those things.
When you are no longer actively farming, you might consider deeding your farm to a preservation-conservation program...there are a few to choose from, including farming.
That first question actually got to me lol Last year a farm one village over (almost completely) burned down, and the farmers dad who ACCIDENTALY started the fire, went into the burning barn and started to kill the sheep that were in there so they wouldnt burn to death.
I thought it was a good idea to donate to the food banks. So while I didn't donate to yours here, I did donate to my local one. Love the support for our communities
I love how you address conflicts with grace and respect. I had issue with the Kurt video and I appreciate your response and not just get mad or make fun of your viewers.
Yep, Toby is the most logical answer. Cause you can buy new birds, but you cant replace a well trained dog. Like Toby is nr on rebuilding a new flock for sure.
Keep up the great work! I love your candor and transparency! I used to work 5 acres, am now disabled, so I live the farming life vicariously through Gold Shaw Farms, thank you very much :)
I find myself “binge-watching” Gold Shaw Farm far more frequently than I do regular TV! Thanks to my beautiful 11 year old granddaughter, Maya, I watch you so much! She started watching you when we got chickens and ducks (when she was 7ish) She’s always quoting you, Morgan! Best Blessing EVER! Thanks for sharing all that you do! We learn so much from you! You’re loved in Lancaster County and York County, PA❤️❤️💗💗❤️❤️ 🐥 🦆 🐈 🐕 🐄
Great content. Really enjoying your videos. I was born and raised in Vermont, moved out west in 2012 and really, really miss my home. Vermont will always be my home no matter where I'm living at the moment. Please keep up with the videos. I can at least see the beautiful countryside of Vermont in them. Thank you!
22. my grandfather is 84 and still does farm task the only thing he got rid of as he got older was the large animals mainly for his own safety and to get rid of having to clean up manure from the barn in winter, he's still got chickens and he gets a few pigs for food, he's turned that cattle field into a hay field and bails it up to sell to other farmers.
I love seeing your working farm, it honestly gives me so much hope for the future of agriculture. You are what I think of when I think of a modern homestead or farm. A farm that uses the tools at your disposal but is conscientious of the impact and take steps to minimize the negative effects. Farming is so important but you make sure to respect the process and not just the product.
I just want to take a minute to say I genuinely appreciate how you go about your farm. The regen growing ( which is what every farm should do ) the care for the animals, even naming them despite future culling. They are living things, just because they are going to be eaten doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a great life, and how you kept at it with abbey even though I know a few that would have given up on her right away. You’re what farmers should strive to be like and I really appreciate you!
11:31, this is a kind and compassionate way to treat the animals that will go to harvest. There's no need to be indifferent while they're here, everything deserves love and kindness especially those that give their lives for food. So, kudos to you!! On hound hunters, it's your land, and your rules, if you don't want hunters on your land, post signs and prosecute for trespassing. Good fences make good neighbors.
Yes the questions are all hard hitting and uncomfortable but you trying out the video filters while asking them Qs were just straight up hysterical 🤣🤣🤣 (or was that Valerie's doing? Well, great job to her too 😆)
Absolutely loved this video/vlog for lots of reasons. For one, It's great when you answer those burning questions, which of course turn into other burning questions for the next Q&A,lol. The editing was really funny, and of course you are my favorite story teller. Thank you Morgan, you never disappoint.
One set of my great uncles/aunts did the cabin thing on their farm as they got older but used a double wide trailer with an extension. It was a lot cheaper and easier to build and to remove and sell when they did pass. Also easier to keep clean etc. They didn't rent out the big house but did the fields. So there are options.
Good honest answers! Thank you for sharing! If you build a cabin for old age, make sure it is totally handicapped accessible! My mom’s 93 and in a walker and very few people ever think to build for possibilities like that!🤷♀️🤗
I can really see how much thicker coat Toby has. Agree with comment that Abby might get thicker as she gets little older, although Toby's coat is extra for sure, but after grooming, beautiful!! I dont blame Toby for hating grooming! Your faces for ?? were hilarious! Very entertaining video!❤🤗🐾
I think we all knew you’d say Toby. It’s okay to pick favorites considering how much love they all receive. Plus the awesome opportunity of getting to use their animal instincts for work.
Informational videos mixed with a lot of fun. Win-win. Love the look on Question #3, the voice on #5, ...and #11, 😂😂 lol...still laughing! Happy day today - just got my Highland beef from Loudon, NH. They have a farm store and also participate in a local farmer's market. It's so important to support your local farmers!
I really liked this Q and A format, especially the different faces and voices you created. I especially liked the Rat asking about the "smells"... what a perfect character! lol ;-)
That first question was totally unfair. Basically like asking which child you'd save 😭. Other than that, this was super enlightening. Thanks for sharing, this obviously wasn't an easy one 💗
@@myzacky96 It was uncomfortable which is what this is about so it was fair. Also not in the least surprised that it would be Toby. He loves all the animals but Toby would be the most difficult to replace. I say this as an animal lover, knowing full well I would save all of them.
I started following you during the pandemic and not only do I enjoy everything you do and tell about your farm, but I have also improved my English because you speak quite fast hahaha a big hug from Mexico😂
Regarding the whole "naming your animals" thing. You are doing what you know is right for your animals even though it is hard and even though people seen to constantly speak out against it. Not taking the easy road is quite a challenge. For this, you have my respect, and my support, for all that's worth.
I do a lot of work at shelters and i’ve seen purebred dogs with no issues be euthanized. It takes a bit more time but finding specific breed puppies at shelters is possible and with good training you can have a wonderful working dog. I say this while in the process of training a shelter puppy to be a service dog.
I do appreciate you naming all the animals- I personally get the feeling that animals with just numbers and a letter to their person, makes them feel like labeling objects... Also makes it easier for the watchers to recognize different Animals and be able to love them as much as you do!
I like this Q+A format! Please make more! ❤🙏 Valerie answering the questioning about editing was AWESOME and the filters for the questions were 😂😂😂😂 Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey Morgan I love your videos dude I find them very entertaining and very informative I'm originally from the New England area myself I was just wondering if you and your wife were ever planning on having a family of your own one day
I really liked this video. For the Q&A and because the change of location. I watch most of your videos, but I really enjoy seeing your videos that were filmed in other locations.
Have a lot of respect for you keeping Abby, so many people realise a dog was not quite what they expected and simply get rid of them. Dogs are not a toy to be discarded, once we adopt one they become our responsibility.
Thank you again. Another wonderful video. I always love watching them. And I love how you feel about not getting rid of Abby Dog. I totally agree. Thank you again for all your hard work. My best to your farm, you and your family.
So I own 17 dogs, 5 wolfdogs, two house mice I caught than now live in a hamster mansion, 11 common fish and a beta, 11 ducks, 2 I've had for 3 years and around around 40 chickens. Almost all my dogs sleep inside at night except a few guard dogs and 1 wolfdog who prefers to be outside. Most of my outside animals are right next to my house. One day I woke up early to the smell of smoke in my house, a few of my dogs were panic whining and circling around my room. I hopped up and threw close on and my husband rushed out the door to investigate. By then the smoke alarm was going off in our room shortly followed by the living room's and then the hall passed the dining room. We could see smoke faintly in the air but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I woke my kids up, had them grab their dogs and rush out of the house. I started rushing dogs out the door. The older dogs were first because they sleep in our room followed by the dog room. I had my kids herd the dogs to the open field while I got my poultry out and away from the house. My husband by now had a fire extinguisher, had cut the power to the house and was looking under the house still trying to figure out where the smoke was coming from. Then I started feeling bad for the mice and the fish and was trying to figure out how to save them and if I should go back inside. Some time passed and we never found any fire. The alarms stopped and my dad came over and we searched for what happened and never found anything... to this day I have no idea what happened but I always worry it will happen again and it will be a real fire.
What a great video, content, allows us to know you. I"ve got a lot of respect for you to share the the answers of the uncomfortable questions. I too am an introvert. Well done, you are a good man, and ATTA GIRL ALLISON! I'm impressed with the both of you.
I knew you're gonna pick Toby. Hahaha Just a tip Morgan, try to get a farm dog with the age of 8weeks to 3 months old, because that is the most crucial weeks to start training them and be gentle with fragile animals like chickens, ducks and geese. I understand that you have to harvest your animals for meat. It's just that people will also get attached to your animals because they know them by name. I got attached with Kurt Cobain.
8 weeks is too young to be away from the mother. They should be closer to 10-12 weeks to be fully weaned and properly socialized by mom before going to their new home.
Not sure if anyone on here would be interested but there is a maremma sheepdog at South Coast Humane in Brookings Oregon There is also an Anatolian Shepard there
I think Allison is very talented at being on camera, when she is on camera she is a joy(So far as I have seen, maybe there's a lot to be desired left on the editing table), whether she is willing to be on camera or not isn't so much a talent, as it is a drive or want.
This was one of my favorite videos. It was fun to watch and very interesting. I knew the answers to some questions from watching all your videos, but it was still great fun. Oh - in response to a question during last night's meeting: I am 100% with Alison - I HATE that every male in this world is growing beards these last couple of years and would hate it if my partner decided to grow one. And thanks to Valerie as well for her help with the videos. I look forward to them.
That first question reminds me of my first interview after college for a web development company. They asked if an animal was sick and you were responsible for it, the owner was away and unreachable and needed to be put down, would you put it down? It was apart of their personality questions to see if you would be a good fit they said.
Considering I'm a housesitter, the answer is very hard. I've met animals that in my opinion needed to be put down. A 13 year old dog, that didn't have a good quality of life. An 18 year old cat which was blind and deaf and was stuck in a room all day... I don't say anything about those cus I know how people are. Even though I want to say something.... But if something medical happened. They are absolutely going to the vet I've already discussed with the owner and I am given the power to make the call if let's say a car hits them or something. It's something I go over in case the worst of the worst happend
Geez, there’s not nearly enough info in that question to answer it properly. Like, does the animal have multiple broken bones that can’t be repaired surgically and can’t be made comfortable with meds? Will the animal probably die a horrible painful death before the owners can get back? Then yes, I would. Will the animal _possibly_ survive with surgery? Or survive for a few more weeks or months, and be able to get around, but be in pain all the time? Then I’d probably wait for the owners to make the call because they deserve to be with their pet to say goodbye. That’s a wild question for an interview. They make it seem like it should be a simple “yes” or “no” but it’s not so easy or simple. It’s more complex than that.
@@somethingcats I had a dog that I think a lot of people would have euthanized before I did. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure almost a year before I actually had her put to sleep. In her last months she got out of breath a lot, but I just did things like carry her up the stairs or pick her up to put her on the couch or bed. I was afraid to leave her alone in case she had a heart attack or something, so I took her almost everywhere with me. She went to the grocery store with me (with the manager’s permission), I went to outdoor restaurants with her, I took her to my kid’s dance practices, etc. When it was finally the end and her little heart couldn’t take any more we knew it. She started having seizures every time she got too excited. We knew it was better to let her go to sleep than to risk a seizure killing her and her dying scared and in pain. But, even though a lot of people would have put her down when she was diagnosed with CHF or when she started getting out of breath a lot, I will always treasure those last few months I had with her. And I know she enjoyed the pampering of being taken to stores, to restaurants, getting extra treats, and extra cuddles. It’s a really personal decision as to when it’s right to let go of a beloved pet, and I’ve kind of reached a point in my life where I usually don’t judge people for making that decision differently than I would.
@@Annie_Annie__ @Annie yes I would definitely have put them down before you did. But the way you handle her is an appropriate way in my opinion. You didn't keep the same life for the animal, you changed her and yours to accommodate the differing health and in the end you did make the decision. Not a lot of people actually do. The ones that I was talking about are just sad ones. The cat is literally isolated all day everyday and she was just so thankful to have any attention. She's literally alone in the world and has lived a long life. The dog is never played with since the severe arthritis, heart, and bone problems. He is desperate for some play time, but it would cause injury if you did. I have also encountered animals riddled with cancer, barely able to move, but the owners will not make the last act of kindness because "tHeY aRe FaMiLy." I understand it's hard since they are a part of your family, but if you can't make the decision when it's time to, then please don't get the animal. It might seem harsh, but even when I was young my dad wouldn't make the call and would just ignore it, even when a cat got hit by a car and literally wheezing its last breaths. I'd rather be harsh about that than have an animal in pain because you can't deal with the thought of loss. (I'm not speaking directly to you right now Annie since you did make the decision)
What ever happened to letting an animal die on it's own? I have birds and I really constrain myself to let them die on their own in their own time. I did the same with dogs and cats. The breath of life is precious and I believe in letting something die on its own and being there for comfort, love and support when it does. I'm consistant, I'm that way with people too. I understand the rush to rush them on, but really, it's their life not ours.
Alison is very creative, yet we've only seen her laser eyes once. Can't wait for the upcoming Thanksgiving. Toby is a warrior except when going to the groomer - then he turns into a big baby.
Morgan, you have a heart of gold. Your last name is extremely fitting! Keep up the great work 👍 your content is consistently open, informative, & entertaining. I’ll always be a fan! 😁
Hi Morgan, I love this Q&A. Your videos are always unique and interesting. Makes me keep comin' back for more. Since you cook, please cook a Kurt Cobain dinner (roast,) so we can see how tender and awesome the meat is.
I think Abby still has her puppy coat and hasn't experienced a cold winter. It may take a winter or two since she is a large breed.
She was on the farm last winter.
@@saraschneider6781 not the full winter
Maremas, Great Pyrs, Polish Tatras and other similar breeds can have 2 coat styles. Smooth coat or rough coat. Toby is definitely a rough coat. Abbie seems to be more of a smooth coat. They both still have the double coat, though. In Texas, I prefer the smooth coat, as they seem to handle to heat here better. Shaving them can cause sunburn, though I have scissor trimmed my rough coat before, and do shave their bellies to give better contact to cool ground.
Very good point
Abby be a Cali girl! 😊😊😊 Just like my Maui born Shiba double coated breed pup she never got the thick coat her Dam and Sire had . They were Nor Calif Dogs. Chillier weather and some times slept outside. My dogs all sleep indoors with fans cooling them. 😂😂
I was going to say, it better be Toby.
I remember the video where just the conversation about when he's older etc then no longer around and how with just that thought you were heartbroken.
He's also so bloody good at his job, to see how he took to it even as a puppy was incredible.
omg I remember that video, Morgan was building something and Toby came to play. Seconds later, Morgan was crying lmao he is a good man!
I really liked this video. And, yes, I have admitted to you in past comments that I am vegan and when you have to harvest some of your animals it is difficult for me to watch. But, I appreciate how forthcoming you are and how you do treat the animals otherwise. I respect your choices because who am I to shove my lifestyle down your throat? But, I learn a lot. And you’re funny… I enjoy watching overall. (And I have discovered that I could never do what you do.) Good luck to you.
Even though I am totally a cat person, at your farm, I'd pick Toby. (One of the barn cats would be second, though.)
I appreciate the fact that you name the animals, whether their future is to be "processed" as you say or to stay on the farm in another role. I also think it's important to remind ourselves that they do deserve to be treated in that way. ♥
Morgan it would be cool if you name one of your pigs Scooby Doo Dabadoo.
That is if you don't already have one of your animals named Scooby Doo Dabadoo. Your so good at coming up with names.
@@Lifeletnothingholdudown Except he call's Abby by the nickname Abby Dabby Doo, which is very close.
Using the word “processed” to me is kinda obscuring what’s happening to the animals, which may be why people get upset when they are killed. Just my opinion.
"A righteous man is kind to his beast."
Naming the male calfs after cuts of beef is one way you can remind folks more often the true purpose of those animals on your farm. Yes, dead musicians is clever, but may be a bit too subtle for most folks.
Toby might actually be the perfect dog (beside the fact that id like a cuddler) them genes need to be spread like wild fire
He was raised by cats though, so while nature is undoubtedly impactful nurture also played a role. If he'd have been raised by another dog he would have turned out much more playful. (My youngest sister's the same lol. After us older two were at college it was just her and our mom on pain meds... and the handful of cats. She and the cats got really close and of the three of us she is the most reserved, observant, judgemental, nuanced body language, and she developed a mischievous streak that wasn't there before. I know because she was a freshman my super senior year lol)
Really reading into things
On one of your questions you answered about therapy, I believe making your videos is extremely therapeutic for yourself. I enjoyed the answers to your viewers questions.
Yeah...I think I would be a lot less happy if I wasn't making videos. It's a form of creative self-expression that I really need in my life.
@@GoldShawFarm what days we live in where you have this method, imagine having this creative need as a farmer with no outlet? Not trying to bum you out, I'm sure they found something, but because happiness is relative how could we ever know for sure?!? . There are no older channels to look back on.
I love how far Abby has come. You've done a great job of working with her and training her. Sure, she still needs some more work and still requires supervision, but compared to the spring she has improved so much! I really appreciate the fact that you recognized that Abby was your responsibility and that you took her on, and because of that you weren't going to rehome her. It really speaks to your commitment as a homesteader and as a dog owner.
I came from a family that always named the animals we ate. Farmers care for their animals wellbeing, but they still have to eat and make a living. There's a balance of empathy vs practicality in old school farm life and I appreciate that Morgan does that
The life of a farmer on YT, Morgan brings smiles to the masses. Thanks for being essentially candid with us and yes the Q&A format is brilliant!
You have a herding dog! Abby seems like she has a natural skill for herding the cows and keeping them in line.
Have to say I was glad these were actually very uncomfortable. Sometimes they are not as uncomfortable as some TH-camrs say their questions are.
Thst divorce one though, oof, hitting way too close to home and I would have thought it was okay to not answer. Took balls to answer it so fair play.
I'm surprised you even took that question on, and not ignored it because you know it would never happen
"God forbid!" would be an excellent answer to that kind of cheek.
This whole "most hated man in your area" thing really needs to be taken in perspective.
A tiny group of people who happen to like to chase bears around with a bunch of dogs, decided that if you don't want them running around your private property, then you hate Vermont (and also probably 'merica). I don't think they represent even a tiny fraction of the area.
Just a really really loud bunch.
I doubt people hate Morgan ... because... he doesn't like bear hounding
...maybe their less informed than they could be ...
I wonder if one of those bear hounders was who wrote the question.
Is there some anti-Semitism woven in here? At that meeting a couple of the bear people said things like "go back to where you came from" which you generally don't hear a white person saying to another white person unless he's a member of the Hebrew persuasion. Are there many Jews in Vermont?
True. A little clique of haters who might not even live all that nearby hardly makes Morgan, on the whole, the most hated man in his locale. I'd tell Morgan don't let the "devil" get his goat through that clique. Morgan wants, to a fault, to be nice to everyone and be appreciated. But sometimes one must be a witness to the stubbornly wrongheaded that they are, in fact, being stubbornly wrongheaded, and they won't always rise up and call you blessed for doing it. Morgan, to speak hypothetically, wouldn't be wrong to tell those hunters that they are sinning in a selfish, inconsiderate way. God has permitted them to be hunters, and bear meat can be a lucrative specialty, but God can just as easily forbid them through the hand of man if they misuse it. (I wonder if a black market in bear meat is going on?) I see nothing to suggest that God seems inclined to forbid Morgan.
God bless Morgan and his supporters in everything that is urged to conscientious men by the Lord.
@@JJoy-bk8yr And now they've perhaps become Morgan hounders. Shame on them if so. This is low and cruel.
There was something touching about Abby sitting in Toby's traditional spot by the fence gate waiting for you guys to get back. Her excitement at seeing Toby was cute.
On a commercial scale we set up a farm to plate tracking system for a client with farms in the Midlands and Scotland. Male calves went North to be finished as Scottish Beef (most of their lives spent North of the Border). They were Abredeen Angus/Charolais cross for quality and time to maturity. People in retaurants or in the dining cars on trains could have tracked their cut of beef back to the farm although they only had ear tag numbers, not names. Later this traceablility became a legally required "animal passport" system.
My parents would get a steer every couple of years and would name it something like Delicious, T-Bone, Black Angus. That way it had a name but it was a very clear reminder that it wasn't a pet
My parents have a sheep farm here in New Zealand and we raise chickens too. I always name them after chicken food like Kaarage chicken, Kungpow chicken, Buldak chicken, KFC chicken, Coq au vin and Arroz con pollo. They taste delicious too.
😭 kinda sad but totally understandable cows are so cute but they also taste really good 😭
Give them a good life so that you can have a good life. I would, especially for families with younger children or members with delicate sensibilities, name the animals after food to reinforce the fact that they are there for a reason. If there is an animal who is ever given a life reprieve, it should be renamed. Those who incorporate religion in their family values might even give the animal a type of baptism.
@@ShadowMoon878 We did that too! Our first two chickens were Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Corn Soup or Potpie and Soupy for short. The funny part is that they were egg laying chickens so they were never meant to be eaten! XD
The first male calf that my cows had was named Mignon (as in Filet Mignon)!
Morgan, I admire your willingness to push the boundaries and your so honest about tackling the tough and uncomfortable questions. Your videos are terrific. Keep up the great work.
Yes, living and aging in place is the way to go.
Yes! I'm with you. Toby is the right answer IMHO.
Wishing you well this coming winter. Keep safe always. That is priority.
The filters!!! LOL That was an amazingly funny touch. Thank you for doing this Q & A, it was very insightful. Great job!
I really enjoy this kind of QnA format! Do more, please! It need not be uncomfortable though :) (I would have grabbed all the barncats and called the puppers to follow so we could have all gotten out of the burning barn. I know that's a cheat answer but I just love them all).
Morgan, you are so creative to have made a character for each question. Thank you for the Q&A.
I love the idea of keeping the door open for someone outside the family to take over the farm. There are likely tons of people out there (myself included) with an interest in farming, who'd love the opportunity to work on one, possibly even own one, but won't ever have the means or connections to get their foot in the door.
You're smart to branch out in different areas as farming tends to loose you money and animals die, etc. So very smart to diversify. Also, it's your farm, you're learning, growing and seemingly happy. At least happier than in the city, probably safer too. You put aside food and right now that is a vital thing to be doing. So good job on those things.
When you are no longer actively farming, you might consider deeding your farm to a preservation-conservation program...there are a few to choose from, including farming.
I like your communication style Morgan.
That first question actually got to me lol
Last year a farm one village over (almost completely) burned down, and the farmers dad who ACCIDENTALY started the fire, went into the burning barn and started to kill the sheep that were in there so they wouldnt burn to death.
It might be good to try to fit a barn with sprinklers.
Why didn't he just open the doors and drive them out? Seems like he had plenty of time if he had time to go in and kill them one by one?
I thought it was a good idea to donate to the food banks. So while I didn't donate to yours here, I did donate to my local one. Love the support for our communities
Thank you
I love how you address conflicts with grace and respect. I had issue with the Kurt video and I appreciate your response and not just get mad or make fun of your viewers.
Yep, Toby is the most logical answer. Cause you can buy new birds, but you cant replace a well trained dog. Like Toby is nr on rebuilding a new flock for sure.
Yes, I like the Q&A format of this video. Please feel encouraged to do this again.
I really liked this video format. Definitely a good way to mix it up. Thanks for being so open about everything
Hi I love your videos, I watch them all the time and they always make my day 💓. Keep up the good work 👏
Thank you so much!
Keep up the great work! I love your candor and transparency! I used to work 5 acres, am now disabled, so I live the farming life vicariously through Gold Shaw Farms, thank you very much :)
The face filters were really entertaining lol.
Keep up the good work Morgan. Love your content.
Love your program and I'm always interested in what you tell us. Best to you and Allison. Love and light
Abby could definitely be your herding dog.
... bet you could request her assistance to help you move the animals ... she will catch on ...
I find myself “binge-watching” Gold Shaw Farm far more frequently than I do regular TV! Thanks to my beautiful 11 year old granddaughter, Maya, I watch you so much! She started watching you when we got chickens and ducks (when she was 7ish) She’s always quoting you, Morgan! Best Blessing EVER! Thanks for sharing all that you do! We learn so much from you! You’re loved in Lancaster County and York County, PA❤️❤️💗💗❤️❤️ 🐥 🦆 🐈 🐕 🐄
Great content. Really enjoying your videos. I was born and raised in Vermont, moved out west in 2012 and really, really miss my home. Vermont will always be my home no matter where I'm living at the moment. Please keep up with the videos. I can at least see the beautiful countryside of Vermont in them. Thank you!
Your filters when you asked the questions was my favorite part 🤣🤣
I love each of the characters you took on, while asking the questions. Pretty funny!
22. my grandfather is 84 and still does farm task the only thing he got rid of as he got older was the large animals mainly for his own safety and to get rid of having to clean up manure from the barn in winter, he's still got chickens and he gets a few pigs for food, he's turned that cattle field into a hay field and bails it up to sell to other farmers.
Love your farm and utubes!
I love seeing your working farm, it honestly gives me so much hope for the future of agriculture. You are what I think of when I think of a modern homestead or farm. A farm that uses the tools at your disposal but is conscientious of the impact and take steps to minimize the negative effects. Farming is so important but you make sure to respect the process and not just the product.
I just want to take a minute to say I genuinely appreciate how you go about your farm. The regen growing ( which is what every farm should do ) the care for the animals, even naming them despite future culling. They are living things, just because they are going to be eaten doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a great life, and how you kept at it with abbey even though I know a few that would have given up on her right away. You’re what farmers should strive to be like and I really appreciate you!
11:31, this is a kind and compassionate way to treat the animals that will go to harvest. There's no need to be indifferent while they're here, everything deserves love and kindness especially those that give their lives for food. So, kudos to you!!
On hound hunters, it's your land, and your rules, if you don't want hunters on your land, post signs and prosecute for trespassing. Good fences make good neighbors.
I also wanted to say love the q&a. Thank you for the variety in your content.
This was not only hysterical, but very informative! Loved it!
Yes the questions are all hard hitting and uncomfortable but you trying out the video filters while asking them Qs were just straight up hysterical 🤣🤣🤣 (or was that Valerie's doing? Well, great job to her too 😆)
Absolutely loved this video/vlog for lots of reasons. For one, It's great when you answer those burning questions, which of course turn into other burning questions for the next Q&A,lol. The editing was really funny, and of course you are my favorite story teller. Thank you Morgan, you never disappoint.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I truly liked this video. Obviously some of the questions were not asked from a Morgan loving heart even if they were asked from the heart.
I think your awesome at making videos. I also love how much you respect all the animals.
One set of my great uncles/aunts did the cabin thing on their farm as they got older but used a double wide trailer with an extension. It was a lot cheaper and easier to build and to remove and sell when they did pass. Also easier to keep clean etc. They didn't rent out the big house but did the fields. So there are options.
10/10 editing again! Love that your editer has a dog too! Your guard dogs coats are literally beautiful and amazing and keep doing what youre doing!
Good honest answers! Thank you for sharing! If you build a cabin for old age, make sure it is totally handicapped accessible! My mom’s 93 and in a walker and very few people ever think to build for possibilities like that!🤷♀️🤗
I can really see how much thicker coat Toby has. Agree with comment that Abby might get thicker as she gets little older, although Toby's coat is extra for sure, but after grooming, beautiful!! I dont blame Toby for hating grooming! Your faces for ?? were hilarious! Very entertaining video!❤🤗🐾
I think we all knew you’d say Toby. It’s okay to pick favorites considering how much love they all receive. Plus the awesome opportunity of getting to use their animal instincts for work.
Informational videos mixed with a lot of fun. Win-win. Love the look on Question #3, the voice on #5, ...and #11, 😂😂 lol...still laughing! Happy day today - just got my Highland beef from Loudon, NH. They have a farm store and also participate in a local farmer's market. It's so important to support your local farmers!
I really liked this Q and A format, especially the different faces and voices you created. I especially liked the Rat asking about the "smells"... what a perfect character! lol ;-)
It brings you joy to make videos and it brings me joy to watch your videos. It's a win win outcome.
That first question was totally unfair. Basically like asking which child you'd save 😭. Other than that, this was super enlightening. Thanks for sharing, this obviously wasn't an easy one 💗
Yes, that question was unfair, and he just should have ignored it, whatever ans. he gave makes him look bad
@@myzacky96 It was uncomfortable which is what this is about so it was fair. Also not in the least surprised that it would be Toby. He loves all the animals but Toby would be the most difficult to replace. I say this as an animal lover, knowing full well I would save all of them.
This first question is such crap man. I am pretty sure the answer would be very situational and you really wouldn't know till you're in it
It would be whoever can actually be saved tbh.
I agree
I started following you during the pandemic and not only do I enjoy everything you do and tell about your farm, but I have also improved my English because you speak quite fast hahaha a big hug from Mexico😂
Regarding the whole "naming your animals" thing. You are doing what you know is right for your animals even though it is hard and even though people seen to constantly speak out against it. Not taking the easy road is quite a challenge. For this, you have my respect, and my support, for all that's worth.
I do a lot of work at shelters and i’ve seen purebred dogs with no issues be euthanized. It takes a bit more time but finding specific breed puppies at shelters is possible and with good training you can have a wonderful working dog. I say this while in the process of training a shelter puppy to be a service dog.
I do appreciate you naming all the animals- I personally get the feeling that animals with just numbers and a letter to their person, makes them feel like labeling objects...
Also makes it easier for the watchers to recognize different Animals and be able to love them as much as you do!
I groom great Pyrenees and it takes me about 4 hours for a large one!!! But I love how soft and white and fluffy they are after
I like this Q+A format! Please make more! ❤🙏 Valerie answering the questioning about editing was AWESOME and the filters for the questions were 😂😂😂😂 Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Will do!!
I'd love more of these! I like to set longer videos on playing in the background while I do chores or other things, so I'd love more of these!
Hey Morgan I love your videos dude I find them very entertaining and very informative I'm originally from the New England area myself I was just wondering if you and your wife were ever planning on having a family of your own one day
Nope. We're no kids by choice.
I really liked this video. For the Q&A and because the change of location. I watch most of your videos, but I really enjoy seeing your videos that were filmed in other locations.
Have a lot of respect for you keeping Abby, so many people realise a dog was not quite what they expected and simply get rid of them. Dogs are not a toy to be discarded, once we adopt one they become our responsibility.
Thank you again. Another wonderful video. I always love watching them. And I love how you feel about not getting rid of Abby Dog. I totally agree. Thank you again for all your hard work. My best to your farm, you and your family.
What are some of the most surprising and/or unexpected things you've learned/discovered since beginning your Channel?
Love your videos, stay safe 😁
Wow best show ever!❤❤❤
Morgan,
I truly enjoy all
your videos,content & animals on your farm!
Thank You,God Bless 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🥰
Tough questions! Yikes! I have lost animals in fire, and it's awful. 💗
So I own 17 dogs, 5 wolfdogs, two house mice I caught than now live in a hamster mansion, 11 common fish and a beta, 11 ducks, 2 I've had for 3 years and around around 40 chickens. Almost all my dogs sleep inside at night except a few guard dogs and 1 wolfdog who prefers to be outside. Most of my outside animals are right next to my house. One day I woke up early to the smell of smoke in my house, a few of my dogs were panic whining and circling around my room. I hopped up and threw close on and my husband rushed out the door to investigate. By then the smoke alarm was going off in our room shortly followed by the living room's and then the hall passed the dining room. We could see smoke faintly in the air but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I woke my kids up, had them grab their dogs and rush out of the house. I started rushing dogs out the door. The older dogs were first because they sleep in our room followed by the dog room. I had my kids herd the dogs to the open field while I got my poultry out and away from the house. My husband by now had a fire extinguisher, had cut the power to the house and was looking under the house still trying to figure out where the smoke was coming from. Then I started feeling bad for the mice and the fish and was trying to figure out how to save them and if I should go back inside. Some time passed and we never found any fire. The alarms stopped and my dad came over and we searched for what happened and never found anything... to this day I have no idea what happened but I always worry it will happen again and it will be a real fire.
I now have a plan to save the mice and the fish! Both are close to windows so I can quickly get them out!
The scariest part of that story is the cause of the smoke is still unidentified.
@@ej_tech Yeah, it still bothers me.
@@The_Woof_Pack Almost sounds like a wiring issue that stopped when the power was cut off?
I won’t be visiting - don’t like animals with naked tails.
Yes please do I did enjoy it. Even though I have no questions for you at this time. Thank you for the video and for the inside of your life.
What a great video, content, allows us to know you. I"ve got a lot of respect for you to share the the answers of the uncomfortable questions. I too am an introvert. Well done, you are a good man, and ATTA GIRL ALLISON! I'm impressed with the both of you.
I knew you're gonna pick Toby. Hahaha
Just a tip Morgan, try to get a farm dog with the age of 8weeks to 3 months old, because that is the most crucial weeks to start training them and be gentle with fragile animals like chickens, ducks and geese.
I understand that you have to harvest your animals for meat. It's just that people will also get attached to your animals because they know them by name. I got attached with Kurt Cobain.
8 weeks is too young to be away from the mother. They should be closer to 10-12 weeks to be fully weaned and properly socialized by mom before going to their new home.
Loved this video. Your editor is awesome! Nice to meet her!
Not sure if anyone on here would be interested but there is a maremma sheepdog at South Coast Humane in Brookings Oregon
There is also an Anatolian Shepard there
I think Allison is very talented at being on camera, when she is on camera she is a joy(So far as I have seen, maybe there's a lot to be desired left on the editing table), whether she is willing to be on camera or not isn't so much a talent, as it is a drive or want.
This was one of my favorite videos. It was fun to watch and very interesting. I knew the answers to some questions from watching all your videos, but it was still great fun. Oh - in response to a question during last night's meeting: I am 100% with Alison - I HATE that every male in this world is growing beards these last couple of years and would hate it if my partner decided to grow one.
And thanks to Valerie as well for her help with the videos. I look forward to them.
Great video I like the filters on you when reading the questions lol
I vote yes to this format! I mean, you don't have to answer uncomfortable questions every time, but the QA format is groovy.
That was a great video, your honesty is really appreciated!
I like how this guy says the animals name and then the type of animal it is: "Toby dog" "lil barn cat" 😂
Not gonna lie. That short about picking up Kurt from the processor was harsh lol.
That first question reminds me of my first interview after college for a web development company. They asked if an animal was sick and you were responsible for it, the owner was away and unreachable and needed to be put down, would you put it down? It was apart of their personality questions to see if you would be a good fit they said.
Considering I'm a housesitter, the answer is very hard. I've met animals that in my opinion needed to be put down. A 13 year old dog, that didn't have a good quality of life. An 18 year old cat which was blind and deaf and was stuck in a room all day...
I don't say anything about those cus I know how people are. Even though I want to say something....
But if something medical happened. They are absolutely going to the vet I've already discussed with the owner and I am given the power to make the call if let's say a car hits them or something.
It's something I go over in case the worst of the worst happend
Geez, there’s not nearly enough info in that question to answer it properly.
Like, does the animal have multiple broken bones that can’t be repaired surgically and can’t be made comfortable with meds? Will the animal probably die a horrible painful death before the owners can get back?
Then yes, I would.
Will the animal _possibly_ survive with surgery? Or survive for a few more weeks or months, and be able to get around, but be in pain all the time?
Then I’d probably wait for the owners to make the call because they deserve to be with their pet to say goodbye.
That’s a wild question for an interview. They make it seem like it should be a simple “yes” or “no” but it’s not so easy or simple. It’s more complex than that.
@@somethingcats I had a dog that I think a lot of people would have euthanized before I did.
She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure almost a year before I actually had her put to sleep.
In her last months she got out of breath a lot, but I just did things like carry her up the stairs or pick her up to put her on the couch or bed.
I was afraid to leave her alone in case she had a heart attack or something, so I took her almost everywhere with me. She went to the grocery store with me (with the manager’s permission), I went to outdoor restaurants with her, I took her to my kid’s dance practices, etc.
When it was finally the end and her little heart couldn’t take any more we knew it. She started having seizures every time she got too excited. We knew it was better to let her go to sleep than to risk a seizure killing her and her dying scared and in pain.
But, even though a lot of people would have put her down when she was diagnosed with CHF or when she started getting out of breath a lot, I will always treasure those last few months I had with her. And I know she enjoyed the pampering of being taken to stores, to restaurants, getting extra treats, and extra cuddles.
It’s a really personal decision as to when it’s right to let go of a beloved pet, and I’ve kind of reached a point in my life where I usually don’t judge people for making that decision differently than I would.
@@Annie_Annie__ @Annie yes I would definitely have put them down before you did.
But the way you handle her is an appropriate way in my opinion. You didn't keep the same life for the animal, you changed her and yours to accommodate the differing health and in the end you did make the decision. Not a lot of people actually do.
The ones that I was talking about are just sad ones. The cat is literally isolated all day everyday and she was just so thankful to have any attention. She's literally alone in the world and has lived a long life.
The dog is never played with since the severe arthritis, heart, and bone problems. He is desperate for some play time, but it would cause injury if you did.
I have also encountered animals riddled with cancer, barely able to move, but the owners will not make the last act of kindness because "tHeY aRe FaMiLy."
I understand it's hard since they are a part of your family, but if you can't make the decision when it's time to, then please don't get the animal. It might seem harsh, but even when I was young my dad wouldn't make the call and would just ignore it, even when a cat got hit by a car and literally wheezing its last breaths.
I'd rather be harsh about that than have an animal in pain because you can't deal with the thought of loss. (I'm not speaking directly to you right now Annie since you did make the decision)
What ever happened to letting an animal die on it's own? I have birds and I really constrain myself to let them die on their own in their own time. I did the same with dogs and cats. The breath of life is precious and I believe in letting something die on its own and being there for comfort, love and support when it does. I'm consistant, I'm that way with people too. I understand the rush to rush them on, but really, it's their life not ours.
Alison is very creative, yet we've only seen her laser eyes once. Can't wait for the upcoming Thanksgiving. Toby is a warrior except when going to the groomer - then he turns into a big baby.
what a brave video ! I'm impressed !
Thank you!
Thanks for your honesty Morgan.
My pleasure!
Living your life and running a business is not a popularity contest. Keep on doing what you feel is best.
Q&A format was great. Keep em coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Morgan, you have a heart of gold. Your last name is extremely fitting! Keep up the great work 👍 your content is consistently open, informative, & entertaining. I’ll always be a fan! 😁
ty for taking the time to do this and make it amusing :)
Hi Morgan, I love this Q&A. Your videos are always unique and interesting. Makes me keep comin' back for more. Since you cook, please cook a Kurt Cobain dinner (roast,) so we can see how tender and awesome the meat is.
I’ll make a few short cooking videos over the next few weeks.
Noooooooooooo
The questions regarding Alison and how running a youtube can create friction between couple was most insightful thing you have spoken.
q&a was a great format! love meeting your editor!
Abby is growing up!