Ecollar dog training tip: They know when they’re wearing the collar. Put the collar on her every morning whether you intend on using it or not. Over time that alone will make her more compliant and responsive. Be consistent.
Re: Pumpkin starts... I would make some calls to local greenhouse growers to seek left over starter plants. They would also be able to guide you and help you find what you can grow quickly.. like smaller sized pumpkins. I am in Rhode Island and am finding any type of gardening challenging. Good luck!
Great idea! Also other small sized storage type squash like Acorn Squash, Delicata, and Spaghetti Squash, ones meant to be kept for months before use, which can be intermixed in the hoop house with the smaller pumpkins! That way if one fails, maybe at least one of the others will keep growing.
Im glad you intend for Abby dog to stay with you regardless of her instinct for the job. Someone once told me you don't always get the dog you want, sometimes you get the dog you need. For me it was a dog who was a culmination of everything teenaged me I said I didn't want in a dog. A white and thus difficult to train chihuahua. She fell into my life and into my family and she taught so many valuable lessons about love patience and loyalty. She literally saved my life 3 times when I had medical emergencies. Put herself between me and a bear ( i scooped her up pretty quickly and we left but she still tried to protect me from a bear) she passed at almost 18 this last September. She was an amazing dog. Abby us an amazing dog if not suited to being a guardian right out of the box. Work with her she will teach you so much even if you never can leave her unattended with the chickens. Who knows she may surprise you and mellow out once she matures mentally. She still acts like a huge puppy - chihuahuas mentally mature around 2-3. Maybe she just hasn't matured yet. As for breeding do you still intend to breed Toby?
Bessie Coleman was the first African American/ Native American woman to become a licensed airplane pilot in 1921 Thought Amilia Earheart -> other female pilots -> first pilot with a B-name where Bessie Coleman.
No better way to start the 4th than with a new Betsy Ross, (my vote). I agree, Abby may not be the guard dog you hoped for, but she's good friend for Toby and you can't help loving such a happy girl. The farm has grown so much since I first started watching! You and Allison should really be proud.
Anyone saying to get rid of her because she didn’t live up to being a farm dog is crazy. Abby clearly makes a great pet dog and companion it’s not like her issues are behavioral there’s no reason whatsoever for Morgan to get rid of her
Abby is a sweetheart for sure, she is a good protector when needed I think, maybe just give her praise & an excited ‘yes, good Abby,’ when she leaves eggs, chickens, cows alone, right at the time & consistently & Toby to when he does any GD things, as she ages & matures, she will see Toby, & know what makes you happy & be a better LGD! 🤔❤️🐾
Zucchini, and yellow crookneck squash for food. They will not store long, but they are a quick growing, high yielding squash. like around two months. If you're looking for squashes that will store over winter, most of those like butternuts, patty pans, acorns, they take around four months to grow, much like pumpkins.
regarding dipping the navel with iodine, your vet should have told you already but leaving it until the next day is too late and leaves the calf at high risk of joint ill. With calves, lambs, foals etc, it's vital that you dip the navel in iodine as soon as possible after birth, before the umbilical has had time to dry up, as it's essentially an open wound, and a prime location for bacteria from the ground or bedding to get in. By dipping it in iodine immediately when it's still wet, you disinfect and slightly cauterise the umbilical, and help it dry up faster, closing off that avenue for infection as early as you can. Once the umbilical has dried, it's already too late. It won't bother the mother, she has plenty of other areas of the calf to lick and smell, so they don't get worried about one weird smelling/tasting spot on the belly - in 30+ years of farming I've never seen a single animal bothered about an iodine-d navel. :)
Spinach needs cooler temperatures 40F to 75F. Maybe swiss chard though. Chard tolerates heat much better. Though mine is about done with the 100+ temps in Texas now.
I agree! That intro clip with all of them but Amelia and the baby was impressive. I remember him being slightly intimidated by them in the beginning. He’s had to have made so much growth to stand out there with that big ole herd 🥰
Loved this so much today....can literally feel from you how close this life is to your heart. And sweet Abby is perfect as she is, funny , happy ,Toby's pack mate, your farm companion. And we all love her so....just the way she is!
I’m just a beginner gardener but so far in my experiments the squashes all catch up really fast when I’ve had to plant replacements. I would just start a bunch of seeds in there, overseed I mean, and see what wins out! You can always thin it later
In Abby's defense, she's definitely not the best at a lot of her job, but she does help Toby fill that ecological niche of Apex Predator which is probably the single most important part of what she's supposed to do. And at least you don't have to keep her penned up overnight like you did at first. Also, another vote for Betsy Ross!
This is RJ, I always enjoy your videos that shows Roy's Mountain and Harvey's Mountain in the background. Gives me the feeling of being home again. We use to see the mountains standing in our front yard...
Hey, Morgan; regarding your greenhouse crop, how about a three sisters type of planting, using corn, beans or peas, to grow up the corn, then squash or melons, that will be shaded by the corn? Even if you get frost before harvest time, it's a greenhouse...that stuff will be protected and may have time to produce, before all the birds are back inside
@@brenta2634 and I was thinking the corn might stand up (no pun intended) to the heat of the hoop coop better than the pumpkins did, and could provide some shade for the squash, while providing stalks to support climbing beans ...orginally thought to include peas, but they are a cool weather crop
As a former Environmental Studies student, I really appreciate the thought you're putting into managing the runoff from your farm! It really does make a difference for the surrounding ecosystem when measures like this are applied.
Pumpkin replacement ideas: - "zucchini" squash (some varieties take less than 2 months to start fruiting) - cucumbers (plenty of quick growing varieties, for animal feed let the fruits fully ripe on the vine to increase their nutritional value) - beetroot (can grow the size of a volleyball in 2 months in that compost if you water it every couple of days)
The new baby is just so cute. She looks nice and healthy. Your pumpkins might not be hopeless yet. Just because the tops got a little dry doesn't mean the root is dead. Give them all extra water, and there is a good chance they could turn around for you still. I'm not sure if your birds can eat these, but zucchini is a fast grower. Then there are some fruits like the melons. Cooler temps, and you can grow boccoli, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower. Good luck.
Morgan, because you named Ariel's daughter this year Belle, I hope that once Belle has her first daughter you'll keep with the Disney theme and call it Cinderella. And keep going down the generations.
We grow an abundance of tronboncino , butternut, yellow squash, zucchini, pumpkins, kale, swiss chard, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard greens, and Jerusalem Artichokes for our ducks and chickens. Jerusalem Artichokes you harvest in the late fall and winter. The are tubers that grow under ground. It's a forever food. In the summer the ducks and chickens pick at the greens from the Jerusalem Artichokes.
This is nonsense. She’s a livestock guardian that chases livestock. It’s a good thing Morgan remains realistic even though the fans of his dogs aren’t.
@@sswwooppee it is not nonsense. It is realistic to have a farm dog as a companion and not a guard dog. Having raised German Shepherds all my life(75 years), I am quite realistic in knowing some are guard dogs and some are pets. Abby is perfect for her job.
Thanks for a rather cool update and assessment on this Fourth of July. Congratulations on the new addition to Gold Shaw Farm, and hopefully your plans for the future shape up nicely. It will be wonderful to see the various chickens, geese, and ducks as well as forty to fifty head of livestock roaming and playing around your farm in the future, with two nice ponds among the many large, healthy, fruit trees reaching for the heavens. It's all looking so refreshingly good. Keep up with your dreams, Morgan, as you are making your family and friends proud and happy. Cheers.
I have been thinking about this since the video you released about the debacle with Abby's breeder. I'm probably going to be mixing terminologies across fields of interest, but it was the best term that comes to my mind. Given you got her from California where the dog culture is quite different, I constantly wonder if the breeder had intended to breed Maremmas to be "pet quality." Again, probably not the right terminology, but overall, the intention was to bred these dogs to be solely companion animals. I thought about it again when you released the video about her injury and how she seemed to enjoy being indoors with you and each time you mention her regression. Kudos for doing what you can to work with her.
As a dog trainer i gotta say u need to stip giving affection when she does what u DONT want. If she has a favorite treat, try including that as a reward when she does what u want, u need to reinforce more heavily what u want. I onow its hard because of making videos and chores galor. But u gotta take the time to make sure to catch her doing what u want and dont want in the moments they happen.
Congrats, Morgan!! What a beautiful little calf! And a contented herd! And the way they follow you makes my heart sing! Love how happy you sound while talking to your animals! It's so joyful watching you take care of your critters! I bought your book "Toby Dog" and love it!! (P.S. The Betsy Ross name sounds great! Happy 4th of July!)
Abby just had a different idea on her farm job than you did. It's great that you realized that and continue to work with her while accepting her limitations. Never give up.
The new calf is beautiful. I think you should grow zucchini and squash. Abby is always a wonderful dog, there is so many cute things that she has done.
Betsy Ross - best name ever. Put some pumpkin seeds right into the ground. They will do very well started now and you might easily get a pumpkin crop in the fall. Pick the quickest mature variety.
A "Dogs Pooping in Beautiful Places" calendar sounds wonderful, like the old "Expose Yourself to Art" posters. I of course like the name "Betsy Ross," but I also like HarperGig's suggestion of "Bailey," in view of the calf's coloring. So...one vote for each?
Morgannnnn!!! Ty for another awesome video!! Congrats on the new calf. She is just adorable 😍😍. Btw I really loved the song at the end of the video. Can you plz tell me who sings it?? You know I just love your videos and I'm always bummed when they end. I can't wait till the next one ..Love you Morgan!!!
Spinach and lettuce is a good choice. Edit: fun fact about lettuce and spinach is that you can put it in bags and freeze it for fresh greens in the winter (mom usually had 1/4 of the freezer of those two)
Also they are good in stews for people. (Not necessarily saying that the poultry isn't people, lol. Morgan loves them almost like people!) Since it will be cooked anyhow, freezing first doesn't matter.
@@kaerligheden Harvest, wash, rince it over the kitchen sink, put in basketball size bags, don't squeeze the bag too much but make sure it's packed well, put in the freezer at -18C (0F), during winter get the bag out, defrost over a plastic bowl on the kitchen counter and use for soup. Doesn't really work for salads as its getting a bit soggy, but for soups it is perfect.
@@kaerligheden forgot to add, might want to use double bags or tripple, if water gets on the exterior of the bag when you toss it in the freezer, the plastic will stick to the ice and when you pull it out it will be very messy.
I used to work for the Michigan Farm Bureau. It's nostalgic to hear 'AI' used in its farm meaning. The sales guys used to joke about the meaning of AI for their customers vs the rest of the world.
Abby is a good girl. She has a lot of energy. I know you’re not near a city but honestly, I think Abby would be a great dog to bring to a dog park where she can let out as much energy chasing other dogs but not your livestock. Or make one specific toy for Abby so she can bite it and let out her energy on it. ❤ I love watching you and your farm family grow each year 😊 Morgan never forget we love you!
First thing I thought of was a freshly baked biscuit. Biscuit? I do love the 3 Betty's, Betty Boop, and Betsy Ross too. Whatever you pick will be lovely. I enjoy all the names.
Do you think you'd ever experiment with a small aquaponics system in the little greenhouse you were thinking of putting out the back of your new barn? (For anyone that isn't familiar: Aquaponics a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, it is a closed water system. Feed fish, fish poop, pump poop water to plants, poop fertilises plants, plants produce food for you, plants clean water, water goes back to fish. Eat fish when they get big enough.) Also.. Bea Arthur.
I read Toby Dog of Gold Shaw Farm and bought a copy for my grandchildren. It would make a wonderful animated show. I enjoyed the book and I am 72. My grandchildren are dairy farm kids in upstate NY.
The highlight of todays video was seeing the joy you experienced being on your land and with your animals. While you spoke of some tough lessons there was an irrepressible little smile on your face as you moved around.
I love Betsy Ross perfect. Can’t believe people have negative comments about Abby. Seriously she is part of farm and your willing to work with her so that is it. Plus we ❤ Abby. Love seeing the herd welcome new one
I really enjoy you and your cows 🙂 Makes me smile and remember my own cow-days - the mama-sound, the small calf-sound (mbö). It´s very beautiful at your place!
Lady Abbington makes every day wonderful. She is a wonderful companion dog to Toby and you as you're out there doing your farm chores. She's just special and that's OK!
6:30 I'm not entirely sure, as the angle hid a lot of information, but to me it looked like Abby was displaying hunting behaviour - she fixated the hen & chickens, got stiffer in her body language, her head lowered and her walk turned really slow It might just have looked like she was setting up a hunt, but maybe a correction in those little situations could help her change her behaviour regarding the poultry. Of course this is just a tiny sequence and a really unfortunate angle, so there's a good chance she was fixating on something else. If you have a trainer, you could definitely take recordings to them to understand how you can support her (I would do the same, but I don't own the dogs I take care of unfortunately so I can't spend money on a trainer x) )
Plant sweet potatoes in the hoopcoop. Both the greens and the roots are good eating (for humans and fowl) and even if they don't get as big as they could, they can still be eaten small (IOW, they don't need to 'ripen' to be edible). They're also full of nutrients. And any that the chickens miss over the winter might even re-grow next year.
I think people need to realize that sadly you don't always get the dog you want and the dreams or ideas you have for a dog may not turn out, but you should never give up and work with the dog you have in front of you, the first dog i had Cleo had me in tears and i was told she would be better off with someone who could handle her, someone who was firmer, told i didn't even have a bond with her, but in the end what i learned was invaluable and helped me so much, she had Canine Autism and i myself am autistic with adhd, she was my best friend, she wasn't easy but we trusted each other so much ♥
Ecollar dog training tip: They know when they’re wearing the collar. Put the collar on her every morning whether you intend on using it or not. Over time that alone will make her more compliant and responsive.
Be consistent.
That is a very good point - dog’s are super smart - that is a great reminder 🐾
@@katherinekelly5380 well, for domesticated animals they are smart. 😀
They won’t be helping your kids solve differential equations anytime soon.
Always, being consistent is the most important in any training. 😊
@@sswwooppee agreed 😄
Exactly, ours is on and never actually on.
She looks a little like coffee with cream swirled into it. Maybe Bailey?
@@HarperGigs YES!!! But spell it Bayleigh like I did for my girl. She passed back in March so this would REALLY make my day!!!!!
That’s sweet name! Like it!😊
Ho, that's good
Yep, that's a great name.
Second this! Bailey!!!
Betsy Ross! Happy 4th Morgan & Allison.
Perfect!!
I'll called her Brownie or Cupcake. Those are sweet names for the female calf.
I dont know who Besty Ross is, ( I havent googled her yet), but I do like Betsy, it is my middle name ❤
❤ Yes, Betsy Ross is perfect. ❤
Bette Davis.
Save Betty Boop and Bettie Page for any black calves: hopefully from Macho Man.
Re: Pumpkin starts... I would make some calls to local greenhouse growers to seek left over starter plants. They would also be able to guide you and help you find what you can grow quickly.. like smaller sized pumpkins. I am in Rhode Island and am finding any type of gardening challenging. Good luck!
Great idea! Also other small sized storage type squash like Acorn Squash, Delicata, and Spaghetti Squash, ones meant to be kept for months before use, which can be intermixed in the hoop house with the smaller pumpkins! That way if one fails, maybe at least one of the others will keep growing.
@@carrie8994 Ditto :-) I have grown spag squash in 60 days and yup it lasts forever once seasoned!
All the camera sniffing was my favorite part! So cute 😂💕
Im glad you intend for Abby dog to stay with you regardless of her instinct for the job. Someone once told me you don't always get the dog you want, sometimes you get the dog you need. For me it was a dog who was a culmination of everything teenaged me I said I didn't want in a dog. A white and thus difficult to train chihuahua. She fell into my life and into my family and she taught so many valuable lessons about love patience and loyalty. She literally saved my life 3 times when I had medical emergencies. Put herself between me and a bear ( i scooped her up pretty quickly and we left but she still tried to protect me from a bear) she passed at almost 18 this last September. She was an amazing dog. Abby us an amazing dog if not suited to being a guardian right out of the box. Work with her she will teach you so much even if you never can leave her unattended with the chickens. Who knows she may surprise you and mellow out once she matures mentally. She still acts like a huge puppy - chihuahuas mentally mature around 2-3. Maybe she just hasn't matured yet.
As for breeding do you still intend to breed Toby?
Edit difficult to keep clean not difficult to train
Bessie Coleman was the first African American/ Native American woman to become a licensed airplane pilot in 1921
Thought Amilia Earheart -> other female pilots -> first pilot with a B-name where Bessie Coleman.
No better way to start the 4th than with a new Betsy Ross, (my vote). I agree, Abby may not be the guard dog you hoped for, but she's good friend for Toby and you can't help loving such a happy girl. The farm has grown so much since I first started watching! You and Allison should really be proud.
Not every dog is cut out for the job they’re bred for. Abby has her own jive going on and the perfect job for her will materialize in time.
Try sunflowers! they grow very quick & produce a lot of nutrition & they can be eaten by all three bird species
And they love heat!
That calf is super pretty!
Anyone saying to get rid of her because she didn’t live up to being a farm dog is crazy. Abby clearly makes a great pet dog and companion it’s not like her issues are behavioral there’s no reason whatsoever for Morgan to get rid of her
Looks like Abbey is 'blowing her coat'. She would probably love some prolonged brushing.☺ Gonna save this episode for when I need a moment of Zen.
Abby is a sweetheart for sure, she is a good protector when needed I think, maybe just give her praise & an excited ‘yes, good Abby,’ when she leaves eggs, chickens, cows alone, right at the time & consistently & Toby to when he does any GD things, as she ages & matures, she will see Toby, & know what makes you happy & be a better LGD! 🤔❤️🐾
Zucchini, and yellow crookneck squash for food. They will not store long, but they are a quick growing, high yielding squash. like around two months. If you're looking for squashes that will store over winter, most of those like butternuts, patty pans, acorns, they take around four months to grow, much like pumpkins.
what about cabbage?
@@SilkyCayla Maybe, but I know my sheep nor goats will eat it, not sure about cattle.
@@jamesking1033 interesting
Abbey is precious, we all have faults, I think she is there for you and Toby mainly.Don't listen to the haters
CONGRATULATIONS of the new baby!! BETSY ROSS 💖 Lucky Lucky You❗ RAIN‼I love watching the cattle in the fields, makes me happy!💚💛
I cannot believe anybody would recommend getting rid of Abby, she is part of the family surely xxx Happy 4th and I am with Team Betsy
I second Betsy Ross
regarding dipping the navel with iodine, your vet should have told you already but leaving it until the next day is too late and leaves the calf at high risk of joint ill. With calves, lambs, foals etc, it's vital that you dip the navel in iodine as soon as possible after birth, before the umbilical has had time to dry up, as it's essentially an open wound, and a prime location for bacteria from the ground or bedding to get in. By dipping it in iodine immediately when it's still wet, you disinfect and slightly cauterise the umbilical, and help it dry up faster, closing off that avenue for infection as early as you can. Once the umbilical has dried, it's already too late.
It won't bother the mother, she has plenty of other areas of the calf to lick and smell, so they don't get worried about one weird smelling/tasting spot on the belly - in 30+ years of farming I've never seen a single animal bothered about an iodine-d navel. :)
A suggestion for the hoop coop-
Spinach
Cabbage
Lettuce
All the poultry will go nuts for these
how about okra too?
I second all those. In the fall they will grow super fast!
Spinach needs cooler temperatures 40F to 75F. Maybe swiss chard though. Chard tolerates heat much better. Though mine is about done with the 100+ temps in Texas now.
@@deed5811 spinach will grow at any temperature
Way too hot in there for lettuce right now. But anything with a ~80 day to maturity cycle. Swiss chard and cabbage for sure.
Since she's sort of a light tan color, I'd name her Buffy!
Yes, that's a great name. Buffy the Vampire Slayer,lol, you know how Morgan likes a little twist to the name! 👍
Ha! Buffy is a great name
Buffy Summers is her full name
I agree; Buffy is awesome. Or with the rock N roll theme, Brown Betty, lol.
Buffy is awasome I agree
Morgan, amazing the herd you have now in what seems a short time. Nice job.
I agree! That intro clip with all of them but Amelia and the baby was impressive. I remember him being slightly intimidated by them in the beginning. He’s had to have made so much growth to stand out there with that big ole herd 🥰
Cow in the camera-the best.
He described Abby perfect. I’m glad.
Loved this so much today....can literally feel from you how close this life is to your heart. And sweet Abby is perfect as she is, funny , happy ,Toby's pack mate, your farm companion. And we all love her so....just the way she is!
From the videos, it appears that Abby really shows the behavior of a sheep dog, rather than a guardian livestock dog. She wants to herd the cattle.
You seem happier and more content than ever. If so, you are blessed.
I agree. Definitely, Betsy Ross.
I’m just a beginner gardener but so far in my experiments the squashes all catch up really fast when I’ve had to plant replacements. I would just start a bunch of seeds in there, overseed I mean, and see what wins out! You can always thin it later
In Abby's defense, she's definitely not the best at a lot of her job, but she does help Toby fill that ecological niche of Apex Predator which is probably the single most important part of what she's supposed to do. And at least you don't have to keep her penned up overnight like you did at first.
Also, another vote for Betsy Ross!
Abby is just joyful! Love Betsy Ross for a name. The new calf is gorgeous. Love your book, too.
Betty Ross was the first name that popped into my head.
Betsy Ross is my vote. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th.
This is RJ,
I always enjoy your videos that shows Roy's Mountain and Harvey's Mountain in the background. Gives me the feeling of being home again. We use to see the mountains standing in our front yard...
Dog pooping in beautiful places is a hilarious concept! 😂❤
Abby dog is clearly where she should be, given your care and love for her, same with Toby.
I’m loving the cow snoot cam shots 😂❤
Check with plant nurseries, they may have some older plants you could buy.
Happy 4th of July Morgan and Allison!!
Hey, Morgan; regarding your greenhouse crop, how about a three sisters type of planting, using corn, beans or peas, to grow up the corn, then squash or melons, that will be shaded by the corn? Even if you get frost before harvest time, it's a greenhouse...that stuff will be protected and may have time to produce, before all the birds are back inside
That's what I was thinking! Three sisters to build up the soil quality.
@@brenta2634 and I was thinking the corn might stand up (no pun intended) to the heat of the hoop coop better than the pumpkins did, and could provide some shade for the squash, while providing stalks to support climbing beans ...orginally thought to include peas, but they are a cool weather crop
Excellent idea Betsy Ross!!!! Wicked cool indeed
I sure get a lot of Zen from watching your videos. I enjoy them immensely!😊
Can Amelia Bedelia's child be something weird like Bippity Boppity or something? It'll be funny if the funny rhymy names run in the line of cows.
Oh, I like that one a lot!!
Your suggestion made me think of 3 characters from DBZ whose names combined make Bibidi-Babidi-Buu 🍭
@@GoldShawFarm Why not go all in. Bippity Boppity Boop?
Betty Boop! ❤❤❤Fun cartoon back in the day!
I like your cow zen moment. Please play more nice music like that during the 'zen' moments.
All the Cattle noses at the end of the video made me laugh, they're all so silly and curious.
As a former Environmental Studies student, I really appreciate the thought you're putting into managing the runoff from your farm! It really does make a difference for the surrounding ecosystem when measures like this are applied.
I love the camera falls. I'm glad you leave some in. A compilation would be funny! 💡
Pumpkin replacement ideas:
- "zucchini" squash (some varieties take less than 2 months to start fruiting)
- cucumbers (plenty of quick growing varieties, for animal feed let the fruits fully ripe on the vine to increase their nutritional value)
- beetroot (can grow the size of a volleyball in 2 months in that compost if you water it every couple of days)
The new baby is just so cute. She looks nice and healthy.
Your pumpkins might not be hopeless yet. Just because the tops got a little dry doesn't mean the root is dead. Give them all extra water, and there is a good chance they could turn around for you still.
I'm not sure if your birds can eat these, but zucchini is a fast grower. Then there are some fruits like the melons. Cooler temps, and you can grow boccoli, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower.
Good luck.
Morgan, because you named Ariel's daughter this year Belle, I hope that once Belle has her first daughter you'll keep with the Disney theme and call it Cinderella. And keep going down the generations.
We grow an abundance of tronboncino , butternut, yellow squash, zucchini, pumpkins, kale, swiss chard, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard greens, and Jerusalem Artichokes for our ducks and chickens. Jerusalem Artichokes you harvest in the late fall and winter. The are tubers that grow under ground. It's a forever food. In the summer the ducks and chickens pick at the greens from the Jerusalem Artichokes.
Abby dog is perfect for her job as the farm dog. She’s affectionate and lovable in some of her goofiness. And, a great companion for you.
This is nonsense. She’s a livestock guardian that chases livestock. It’s a good thing Morgan remains realistic even though the fans of his dogs aren’t.
@@sswwooppee it is not nonsense. It is realistic to have a farm dog as a companion and not a guard dog. Having raised German Shepherds all my life(75 years), I am quite realistic in knowing some are guard dogs and some are pets. Abby is perfect for her job.
Thanks for a rather cool update and assessment on this Fourth of July. Congratulations on the new addition to Gold Shaw Farm, and hopefully your plans for the future shape up nicely. It will be wonderful to see the various chickens, geese, and ducks as well as forty to fifty head of livestock roaming and playing around your farm in the future, with two nice ponds among the many large, healthy, fruit trees reaching for the heavens. It's all looking so refreshingly good. Keep up with your dreams, Morgan, as you are making your family and friends proud and happy. Cheers.
I have been thinking about this since the video you released about the debacle with Abby's breeder. I'm probably going to be mixing terminologies across fields of interest, but it was the best term that comes to my mind. Given you got her from California where the dog culture is quite different, I constantly wonder if the breeder had intended to breed Maremmas to be "pet quality." Again, probably not the right terminology, but overall, the intention was to bred these dogs to be solely companion animals. I thought about it again when you released the video about her injury and how she seemed to enjoy being indoors with you and each time you mention her regression. Kudos for doing what you can to work with her.
The chaotic goodness that Abby brings to your farm is just as necessary as rain, sunshine and fertilizer😍
Good looking calf. I enjoy listening to the birds in the background.
Guys..stop being mean to Abby please...she might be a bad gradian dog but she's Morgan's bad guardian dog and he loves her either way
I think this was one of your best videos .
I love abby. don't listen to haters
As a dog trainer i gotta say u need to stip giving affection when she does what u DONT want. If she has a favorite treat, try including that as a reward when she does what u want, u need to reinforce more heavily what u want. I onow its hard because of making videos and chores galor. But u gotta take the time to make sure to catch her doing what u want and dont want in the moments they happen.
Congrats, Morgan!! What a beautiful little calf! And a contented herd! And the way they follow you makes my heart sing!
Love how happy you sound while talking to your animals! It's so joyful watching you take care of your critters!
I bought your book "Toby Dog" and love it!!
(P.S. The Betsy Ross name sounds great! Happy 4th of July!)
Abby just had a different idea on her farm job than you did. It's great that you realized that and continue to work with her while accepting her limitations. Never give up.
The new calf is beautiful. I think you should grow zucchini and squash. Abby is always a wonderful dog, there is so many cute things that she has done.
Betsy Ross - best name ever. Put some pumpkin seeds right into the ground. They will do very well started now and you might easily get a pumpkin crop in the fall. Pick the quickest mature variety.
Team Betsy Ross!
Whoa Abby def hunting baby chicks there for a moment with Deb and chicks. Yipes
A "Dogs Pooping in Beautiful Places" calendar sounds wonderful, like the old "Expose Yourself to Art" posters.
I of course like the name "Betsy Ross," but I also like HarperGig's suggestion of "Bailey," in view of the calf's coloring. So...one vote for each?
What a precious little angel
Morgannnnn!!! Ty for another awesome video!! Congrats on the new calf. She is just adorable 😍😍. Btw I really loved the song at the end of the video. Can you plz tell me who sings it?? You know I just love your videos and I'm always bummed when they end. I can't wait till the next one ..Love you Morgan!!!
The song is called 'Even If The Sky Is Falling Down' by The Waiting
@@moniiiquuuee tysm!!! I really appreciate it...Hope you're having a great day...
Spinach and lettuce is a good choice.
Edit: fun fact about lettuce and spinach is that you can put it in bags and freeze it for fresh greens in the winter (mom usually had 1/4 of the freezer of those two)
Also they are good in stews for people. (Not necessarily saying that the poultry isn't people, lol. Morgan loves them almost like people!) Since it will be cooked anyhow, freezing first doesn't matter.
Spinach I understand, but lettuce? Freeze lettuce? How do you use it?
@@kaerligheden Harvest, wash, rince it over the kitchen sink, put in basketball size bags, don't squeeze the bag too much but make sure it's packed well, put in the freezer at -18C (0F), during winter get the bag out, defrost over a plastic bowl on the kitchen counter and use for soup. Doesn't really work for salads as its getting a bit soggy, but for soups it is perfect.
@@kaerligheden forgot to add, might want to use double bags or tripple, if water gets on the exterior of the bag when you toss it in the freezer, the plastic will stick to the ice and when you pull it out it will be very messy.
@@vosy1984 ah, ok
I never ate lettuce soup, only salad...
Thanks for explaining!!
I used to work for the Michigan Farm Bureau. It's nostalgic to hear 'AI' used in its farm meaning. The sales guys used to joke about the meaning of AI for their customers vs the rest of the world.
Abby is a good girl. She has a lot of energy. I know you’re not near a city but honestly, I think Abby would be a great dog to bring to a dog park where she can let out as much energy chasing other dogs but not your livestock. Or make one specific toy for Abby so she can bite it and let out her energy on it. ❤ I love watching you and your farm family grow each year 😊 Morgan never forget we love you!
First thing I thought of was a freshly baked biscuit. Biscuit? I do love the 3 Betty's, Betty Boop, and Betsy Ross too. Whatever you pick will be lovely. I enjoy all the names.
You have had a rough year with babies on your farm. It is good to see things are turning around for you and the farm.
She looks like Bambi ❤
Do you think you'd ever experiment with a small aquaponics system in the little greenhouse you were thinking of putting out the back of your new barn?
(For anyone that isn't familiar: Aquaponics a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, it is a closed water system. Feed fish, fish poop, pump poop water to plants, poop fertilises plants, plants produce food for you, plants clean water, water goes back to fish. Eat fish when they get big enough.)
Also.. Bea Arthur.
I read Toby Dog of Gold Shaw Farm and bought a copy for my grandchildren. It would make a wonderful animated show. I enjoyed the book and I am 72. My grandchildren are dairy farm kids in upstate NY.
You can do a 50-70 day squash like zucchini if you let them get big they will become like winter squash
Gorgeous calf! Looks like a Bonnie to me!
Already has a Bonnie but that didn't stop him having 2 Bettys 😊
I have to say I absolutely LOVE the new calf’s color, she is so sweet! I think you needed a unique cow!
The highlight of todays video was seeing the joy you experienced being on your land and with your animals. While you spoke of some tough lessons there was an irrepressible little smile on your face as you moved around.
I love Betsy Ross perfect. Can’t believe people have negative comments about Abby. Seriously she is part of farm and your willing to work with her so that is it. Plus we ❤ Abby.
Love seeing the herd welcome new one
I really enjoy you and your cows 🙂 Makes me smile and remember my own cow-days - the mama-sound, the small calf-sound (mbö). It´s very beautiful at your place!
Congratulations! Your heard is growing quickly. Great work, Morgan!
Lady Abbington makes every day wonderful. She is a wonderful companion dog to Toby and you as you're out there doing your farm chores. She's just special and that's OK!
What a sweet little thing! I love the little white patch on the top of her head.
I like Betsy Ross. Perfect for the 4th of July. Congratulations on the new baby.
Betsy Ross is a cute idea! 🇺🇸
6:30 I'm not entirely sure, as the angle hid a lot of information, but to me it looked like Abby was displaying hunting behaviour - she fixated the hen & chickens, got stiffer in her body language, her head lowered and her walk turned really slow
It might just have looked like she was setting up a hunt, but maybe a correction in those little situations could help her change her behaviour regarding the poultry.
Of course this is just a tiny sequence and a really unfortunate angle, so there's a good chance she was fixating on something else.
If you have a trainer, you could definitely take recordings to them to understand how you can support her
(I would do the same, but I don't own the dogs I take care of unfortunately so I can't spend money on a trainer x) )
It's really nice to see you enjoying what you do, Morgan. Happy farmers make for happy cows!
Soooo awesome. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN DADDY!
Zucchini grows fast, and might be a perfect option
From the comfort of my arm chair, your new barn always looks great whether it's cameo'd or a major feature in ypur videos.
Plant sweet potatoes in the hoopcoop. Both the greens and the roots are good eating (for humans and fowl) and even if they don't get as big as they could, they can still be eaten small (IOW, they don't need to 'ripen' to be edible). They're also full of nutrients. And any that the chickens miss over the winter might even re-grow next year.
I think people need to realize that sadly you don't always get the dog you want and the dreams or ideas you have for a dog may not turn out, but you should never give up and work with the dog you have in front of you, the first dog i had Cleo had me in tears and i was told she would be better off with someone who could handle her, someone who was firmer, told i didn't even have a bond with her, but in the end what i learned was invaluable and helped me so much, she had Canine Autism and i myself am autistic with adhd, she was my best friend, she wasn't easy but we trusted each other so much ♥
That’s very well said! ♥️
I'm so happy to see a new bourne calf. Betty Boop is a perfect name. She has dark hair. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing. ❤ from 🇨🇦
Veal and beef are magical.
Happy Birthday - May I recommend staying with the Betty Theme and the name Betty Ford?