Surprise Calf & Snake Wrangling
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2020
- So many surprises this week. A little more hay to rake and bale, a new calf from our milk cow and some snake wrangling from LB. Never a dull moment around here. Stay tuned, it's almost time to combine some barley and get fields ready to re-plant. Can't stop, won't stop. Hope you're all doing well and staying safe. xx, The Bernards
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Little one adores her father. She is going to grow up to be strong.thanks for sharing it's like a breath of fresh air these days.
Tractor time is a good quite time from the troubles of the world.... I put 1000 hours a year on a JD 4440 quad range when I farmed cotton from 1978 to 1983. Dreamed up things to build and wrote songs and poetry while driving tractor.... Kept a note pad and pens in the 4440 all the time......
Thank you for sharing your life and family with us. You are a great Farmers Wife
Don't y'all worry bout replanting that sorghum sudan. I planted some in dry, but firm sand one year in mid July. Didn't rain for 2 weeks. Then a shower brought it up the first week of August. It made 85 (1000#) bales on 17 acres. The seed was triple crossed, 13,000 seed/lb at 12lb/acre. Got a good thick stand. It was chest high when I cut it and very fine stemmed. Made it very heavy. You might consider pearl millet also. Cows love it! Just a thought. Good luck!
When the luck of bad flooding a few extra bales is worth the trouble. I had to chuckle to myself when you commented that you were successful in communicating with hand signals as I recall when I was a kid and he would wave or motion for me to do something with the rake or to come down to the opposite end with an empty wagon as he had a full one.i sure hope this tropical storm doesn't cause you more headaches, good luck!👍
Love your work ethics you two work so well together 5 is better than 0 and you had your tractor 🚜 therapy winning. 🥰🇦🇺🥰you are getting lots of practice on the machinery and with your hand signals the farmer must be so proud of you. ❤️🇦🇺
That's a good helper you have there. Just watching the little things she does while feeding shows how she does her work better than most. Good parenting is always a joy to see.
You always smile and look happy as all getup when 'Rakin' with Rita'. Love your vids and your attitude, stay safe.
Your daughter is adorable, she will always be a farm girl no matter what life brings.
As Ken Stewart said, Motorola is a really good radio. Nothing else will cost as much, but they will work very well, and will last a very long time. You get what you pay for with Motorola!
One thing I admire about the farmer is he tries to take care of his equipment. Have a blessed day.
Meredith, the enthusiasm in your voice and the expression on your face when you are raking with Rita is so worth watching this video! Plus I got to see some snake handling and a new calf being welcomed to the farm. Can't ask for anything much more than that
They are just towers here in the US. A pylon is the little orange cones in road work sites! Haha. Have a great week! Todd the retired trucker.
I love that Lawrence is really starting to open up and show his sense of humor. You could see a slight grin when he said marijuana and how he had to give you a close up of the snake.
I am with LB , I let black snakes live around here also . My granddad started farming in the 1920's thru 1960's , he saw a lot of change. none of his tractors had a cab , so it was hot and dusty all the time . his first tractor was a 1941 B john deere . not many tractors at that time , but he got the only one the dealer had because he said he would do custom work for his neighbors , he ran it around the clock with my dad , uncle and himself taking 8 hr shifts each . I like seeing your kids around new life starting. I think it will help give them a respect for all life here on earth.
I yearn for this kind of life but isn't possible for God knows how many more years. But one day maybe 😍
Would love to watch 'what we eat in a day' . .
as i've said before,i just can't get enough of you and all the bernards.ya'll are country.you are such a gorgeous lady a true pearl and gem.
Lady Meredith, you are the wife every man dreams of. Whatever work is to be done, you are right there helping.
Weston Self 💯💯💯💯
100 % true!
Meredith, no matter the trials you will have to face, just rake and roll.. my lovely lady.. It'll all come out fine.. in the end..
Very nice Have a great day guys Be Safe
I love watching your channel! You have a great family and such a positive outlook on life. I wish you all the best!
So Cute! North Carolina's state jewel! 😍😍
Austin is handling those buckets like a farmer now.
Wonderful to see real Americans fighting the good fight!
Hi Meredith, another wonderful video of the Bernard family. I wish everyone in America could see it. Thank you. - Dean from Minnesota
I love your videos this comes from a guy in UK I am a livestock truck a credit to you and your family are absolutely amazing regards from Andy
I love the way you said did not bring snacks your face was amazing keep that on this video as your caption absolutely stunning hope you get a sandwich at the end of the day love
Congrats on the new calf. I hope he makes it. Good to see Elmo. That black snake was about the size of one we had on our doorstep last May. I thought I was going to have heart failure when I saw it. I did let it live, but if it had got in the house, well that's another story. Have a blessed and safe week.
Marijuana and black snakes oh my, Bless you all.
The farmer is a crazy man grabbing that snake.
Austin is so cute with the newly born calf. Your children have such lovely natures you can see their kindness you and the farmer are good parents. Both of the children certainly aren’t afraid of work either. 🥰🥰🥰
By the way, you would have to take them in and get them programmed. Most of them are used for police and fire and you would have to have them tuned to a general use frequency. But they would last forever. The one I’m carrying I’ve had for 15 years.
Talk about smelly dogs, my little dog wollowed on a died road kill skunk yesterday, but today she is not smelling bad at all, to my surprise. Have a Great Evening!
Yes,tractor therapy. It's just like dozer therapy, I am so deep in thought sitting on one of my dozers
What surprise with the calf
Awesome video .🐂🐂.
Those are called electrical transmission towers. Also, here's an alternative to the Motorola's and business band radios or CB radio, (which I think could serve you well also). All it takes is a few weeks study. Amature Radio, more commonly known as HAM radio. You can get your Technicians (entry) rating and operate on 2 different FM bands (2 meter and 70 centimenter). Lots of channels within those bands. There's a small charge to take the test usually $15.00 and the radios are very economical. An inexpensive hand talkie is under $60.00. HAM is what the weather watchers use to report storms and also what all the "preppers" use. These operate very well under adverse conditions too. As we operators say: "When all else fails, HAM still operates". HAM is VERY versatile. Mark KEOVWH. BTW, I agree with you on the hay. Like the 'ol saying, 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing.
great watching these video's 🦘👍
In a time of need, feed is feed!
You brighten up my day every time you smile 😍 warms my heart 💓 love the vids you and your family are amazing God bless you and your family
God Bless You All.
To watch you versus crap that is happening makes me smile, thanks Meredith
Go with Motorola. I farmed 38 years and used two way radios all those years beginning with Dad. The Motorolas were used 12 years and never failed and we farmed 26 miles from the head quarters. They were the “FM” type meaning frequency modulation, we had a federal license to use. You will never regret it.
I’ll look into! Thanks!
@@ThisFarmWife_ Motorolas are good, no doubt, but ICOM are also among the best.Have used one for many years. Check that you are using maximum power (Watts) and have the other settings correct.. Get high gain antennas for them. A little longer than the ones you have. What frequency are they on. It matters in the hills.
@@ThisFarmWife_ We had Motorola in the steel Mills and they never failed us...and they were abused. Had one come out of my holster and drop 20 feet from an overhead crane. Worked fine.
another vote For Motorola we have used them for years riding 4 wheelwrs and have had clear reception... A quick search I was able to find a 3 pack for $71.99 on Amazon.... And the just a note the battery packs that come in these Little radios would last us 2 or 3 easy hours A-day....( Your mileage may vary depending on the active talk time).....Best of luck.
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This Farm Wife - Meredith Bernard ,the hills and trees may be affecting reception on your farm.
That was a very nice looking calf and Stella is a very gentle cow good stock hope you have good luck with the farmers new cash crop 🤠 he always says the funniest things when you are not expecting them 😅 maybe you could charge people a small fee to enjoy some tractor therapy I am sure that the farmer could find them something to do 🤔 thanks for sharing the great video
Congratulations, Meredith, on the birth of the new calf. It's great to see you having so much fun, therapy running the tractor and raking with Rita. I enjoy seeing what you folks are up to next.
YES I SURE DID MISS MY SWEET BONNIE. THAT NEW BABY WAS A DELIGHT....ITS GOING TO BE FUN WATCHING IT GROW. THANKS FOR GETTING ME OUT SIDE TODAY....I REALLY NEEDED IT. SWAMP HUGS FROM LOUISIANA.
Austin is one cheeky looking cute child but she’s also a tough little worker like her mother, Laurence !!! ,,,, Great man very admiral.
Good ol Ms Bonnie is always there. Love all your videos, thanks for taking the time to make them
Hears to sunny skies and slow refreshingly small rains. Have a beautiful week! “Farm wife Strong”
Thank you again for another video. Really enjoy the hospitality you bring and the sense of feeling welcomed.
I TOTALLY understand tractor therapy!! Wish I had a chance for more. Nothing like the sound of all that machinery working in unison! Till something breaks!!
From a cow guy, “Wow that’s a really nice heard!”
tractor time in the field is always a good thing, it's such satisfaction after you get done plowing raking hey or whatever you have done to look back a see what you have accomplished, it's like wow look at I have done, I miss that part , love your videos keep them coming, good luck with the new cafe, it's in good hands with you.👍
Hi Meredith. As always, great video! "Rake & Bake" - It's what I do! That would be a nice t-shirt. Have a super Sunday! God bless you and family.
I am just surprised at how laid back old Stella was about having her calf petted.
milk cows are like that if you go slow. I have Angus who hide them WELL.
Hello again, it's Henry Wilson, I really enjoy your vision, we have a lot in common. Has for the tractors, mine is a MF 390T. Although there are lots of JD,s here in Lancashire England. We no them has Deer John, because they are so expensive to buy.
love watching your channel. and yes team work makes the dream work
A good make me smile video! Needed right now with all the crud happening around the world!
Those are power transmission towers. high voltage.
Your right to not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Glad to see your farm growing, one calf at a time.
Dont know about NC, but here in MO, we call the sand left behind when the river goes back into its banks, blow sand. Used to sell it to asphalt plants. Contractor would come in, scrape it up, load it in dump trucks, AND PAY YOU FOR IT!
Are you down in the Delta? Or higher on one of the big rivers in MO?
It's great when you can skip a few steps when haying. Every time the hay gets tumbled, it causes breakage.
A little suggestion for you. On rita's crossbar paint lines where you have to stop . Easier to see and then you dont have to keep asking if your in or out too far. Also it's a visual reminder if your ready to fold up or start rakeing
Tractor therapy is for real. I love to ride and think as well. The sound just lets you drown out the rest of the world.
Good to see you recognize that all critters have a part in God’s plan 🙏
Brad Moyer they are here for a reason
Even mosquitoes, although I’ve yet to figure out what their exact part is.
Great video Meredith !!! I think Lawrence is a good old boy great personalty and he got it all great farm and property wife and children lucky man !!!! THANKS
Hard working family
Thank you for sharing👍
Dont stop ,good video Carolina girl enjoyed it 👍
Enjoyed your video. Thanks. Jim TN
glad Lawrence is talking more...he has a lot of knowledge that he can pass on to us....all his tips and tricks through the years
Well Meredith it's 1am in Australia and I can't decide what to comment on. It all was great to see. I enjoyed my tractor days also but I'm long finished. Stay Happy and Healthy from Emu Park Australia
FRS radios should work good for what yall need. They are inexpensive, and from my experience get the job done. Given the hilly terrain you will be dealing with in North Cackalacky you'll want a 10 to 15 watt unit. The down side to almost every radio is they are line of sight, unless you have a repeater, which is quite expensive and not practical for yall. Midland makes a good one, but you can find tons of them on Amazon. We use to catch rat and king snakes all the time when I was a kid, put them in a croaker sack and tie it to the mailbox. The mailman would pay us $2.00 a piece for them to put in his barns.... Good times. Stay safe and keep playin in the dirt !!
Hoping Christobol doesn't come your way. I'm glad you had the chance to get a few more bales. And maybe things will be better as the summer comes on. And you have another calf. A surprise. Yes, another bottle calf, but a calf. Always look up.
Another thoroughly enjoyable video Merdie ... always enjoy them so much! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into your vids, sharing so much of your life with so many of us who envy and adore you!
BTW, that was a Black King Snake, harmless, non-venomous, but great to have around as they actually hunt and kill venomous snakes! - especially Copperheads and Rattlers! But they're also great rodent 'pest controllers' around the barns. Y'all stay safe and thanks again!
Thank you Mike!
@@ThisFarmWife_ : 👍😘
The man still got the moves on that snake still loving your video be safe guys thanks
The ‘tower’ thingy is a Pylon!
Marine radios by definition are ‘line of sight’.
I understood that the USA had a cellphone system that could be used as a ‘radio’?
Nice to see you happier.
LB is just awesome,,,he seems so serious all the time,,,but I think he's really starting to open up,,,finally lol..love the channel, and the cooking channel as well,,,stay safe and I'm praying you guys have an awesome year this year,,,no matter what..🇺🇲🐄
Ron, from Hartung family farms says Midland radio's are awesome. Theres also another farmer vlogger who uses them also
I have two vhf Icom Marine radios, one hand held and one mounted to the boat dash; those work well out on the Atlantic Ocean; however had trouble with the handheld when out with friends on Sebago Lake and Winnipesaukee Lake.
Beautiful cows, cultivation and natural display Greetings to all, with success and lasting success, your followers from Yemen, Sanaa
Hey sweet lady.. Hope calf is healthy..and he prob loves staying with Mom
Get your self a couple CB radios ,one for each tractor just a thought :)
👍👌🇨🇦❤, Another baby Elmo, and LB the snake wrangler, excellent video, LB starting a grow op, oh my word, 🤔😉🤣
Your daughter is definitely your "mini-me".
We are having good luck with Midland radios.
Love this time of year, with all the farm content. 👍
Get a side band radio that you can mount in each auto tractor or whatever . They will work for more then five miles . Now they require an antenna but that is simple
Are you always as happy and carefree as you appear on these vids?
Well I’m human and I can get down plenty but I try to stay as positive I can
@@ThisFarmWife_ I think you express the life that Jesus wants us all to have, since I was a kid I wanted to be a farmer I love to see things grow but now I am a retired coal miner that can enjoy watching others live my fantacy, God Bless you and keep posting,
Y'all Didn't get Cristobal, We did. Tornado's towards Orlando and East side of Marion Co. about 30 minutes from us. My Rain Gage said that we have got around 4.5 inches of rain, East of us they got 6 to 8. Flash floods and so on. Love the new calf. And yes, Snake handler. We have some very big Rattlers around us, and Pine snakes. I don't kill any of them, Keeps the rats and mice down around the Barn.
@This Farm Wife if you could sell your personality and positivity in a bottle you would be a billionaire. Much ❤👍 To you and your hard-working family
Meredith, you need to pass your excitement about making hay onto Sandi Brock. For some reason she does not get excited like you do. Maybe its because of your tractor time you get to experience???? Stay safe and say hello to curnee for me !!!!
Your family is amazing
Good snake alright to have around. Saw eastern diamond back rattle sank. In LBL. First one I ever saw. Crossing road. We both went on our way.
Good afternoon Merdie and Family
Ahh a new calf awesome 🙂 raken and rolling is always a good thing.
Snakes are good when they are eating the mice and rats 🙃
Hope y’all have a Wonderful day 🙏🙏🙏 take care and God Bless 🤠❤️😘 Love Y’all....
Will Lawrence at some point write a book on his bio & growing up days in the farm business ! It would be a great read ! Thank you 😊 ! Bob
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One thing about the radio you use, it radiates energy more efficiently perpindicular to the antenna axis.. Thats why most antennas are straight up and down.. try to hold yours more vertical when you can..
Happy Sunday & thank U for sharing the view port to your family & farm. I agree w/ U that tractor time is hard to beat to think things through no matter what it is a person needs to ponder. As far as not the best crop yield my wise Brother-in-law tells me that " half a loaf of bread is much better than not any". :-) Farm safe & good luck w/ the new grain platform in that barley.
Good luck to all of you I love agriculture
When you get a calf from a cow that should be beyond her years and its healthy those are good genetics
that’s better than what we had slither between us in the woods-- yellow phase timber rattler 2 1/2” thick and 4’ long. we were not carrying pistols or rifle, yikes!
Thank you for making my Sunday 👍
Well good to see ya'll again n ms bonnie, its Sunday nim at fl/al line and its raining good from that storm,might head ur way so watch it n prepare, be well n safe ya'll
Austyn is so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!