Thanks Mike, it’s a great reminder of the way things change,day to day. Only this one gives you a sequel to fill in. Blessings to you and the family as you live life as an exemplar for Ranching / Farming families. You show us how it works and sometimes not so much.
Hey Mike, on our Ranch in Idaho I got a Queensland Blue Heeler when I was a boy and she was able to do what it took 4 hired hands to do when driving the cattle. The cool part is we no longer had calves fall behind like when we only used people. I watch your frustration when herding cows yourself and think if you added a Heeler you could move them yourself. They don't tear up cows like a colie just a nip on a heel and that's all it took. We ran registered Shorthorns on two ranches. We ended up selling the ranch in Idaho and 2 ranches and one farm in Colorado. Trying to compete with all the beef coming in from South America and Australia in the 80's made the family get out before we got hurt. Too bad the home grown and farmers trend wasn't going on back then, we probably would be ranching today. My kids are the first generation off the ranch and watching you find your way is a real treat. It brings back lots of great memories and those days trying to feed the herds with square bails out of the back of a pickup during blizzards. Keep up the good work and hang tough.
Cattle always amaze me, and I've been around them my whole life, so smart at times and dumb at others. Want to move the cows? They can't see the 20' open gap in the corner of the field. Want them in the corral? They find that 3" gap made from a post settling and bust it wide open. Always something new
Respect on the farm, or ranch makes the job so much easier. The old saying, you attract more bees with sugar water than vinegar comes to mind. I always found being gentle and not yelling to make working cattle easier than yelling and flapping arms. The trailer loaded twice as fast my way. Thanks for sharing your life with me here Mike, Erin. Your motivating me to start a garden next year. I hope you got my email awhile back. I never got a response so I'm not sure if you did.
Found your channel recently and have watched one posting after the other. Pure contentment!! I bet you had your bosses and coworkers scratching their heads wondering why y’all would leave broadcasting for “THIS!” chuckle I’m in Texas now, raised in corn and hog farmers..Iowa. Loved being around the farms for years and love it to this day. Supposed to be another year of extreme flooding this year...thinking maybe they ought farm rice and catfish! sigh..those poor people! They’ve had their share of disappointments and heartache....dadgum corps of engineers anyway! Have a blessed day!
Hi again! Having fun on the ranch today huh Mike! Last week didn't go so well either I hear. That darn wind doesn't help either!! A couple ranch friends who do cattle but after helping them through it all it's why I've done horses and dogs! Probably why I greatly appreciate all that you and Erin do! So much land like going on safari every time you go out! No wonder you like those higher hills! And yes I can only imagine you do like and need a go hide moment too! Hoping your bill is ok and you can't help but smile at the old guy cause maybe he wants a go hide moment too lol lol! Hang in there Mike cause it's all a blessing and part of your Wyoming Life !!!!! Hi to Erin also. Watched the live chat and was happy to see you survived Mike and Erin got back ok. Plz tell her I can hardly wait for her cookbook!
Quite the video Mike! Hope you find your missing bull soon! I've heard stories of ranchers not being able to roundup bulls before winter and came back in the spring and found them alive and well right where they last saw them. Also, I totally agree about your statement about people who say farmers and ranchers don't treat there animals well! I would also invite them to spend a day on a farm or ranch. Farmers and ranchers like yourself and my family depend on your animals to make a living off of and also feed their families with products produced from those same animals. Also for almost all livestock producers there is a great degree of pride in being known for being a great stockman! As always keep on keeping on and have a great fall as preg checking and the fall cattle sale season ramps up! The fall cattle sale season is one part of the year I look forward to!
@@OurWyomingLife Thanks Mike, we actually have a spring calving herd. I am not a huge fan of fall calving. When I meant fall sale season I meant going to sale barns and getting calves in the feedlot from Western ranches and then also going to Seedstock operations production sales. We may get into fall calving as our herd expands. Our expanding cowherd will be a great addition to our stocker and feeder cattle.
I'm doing this myself I flew out to Syracuse NY to work/learn on a dairy farm from Vegas. I landed Saturday night 2200 and then got to the farm and went to bed at 0200 and started my first day at 0730 and we finished up at 1830 I had to drive into town to get food for the week and got done eating 2150 and watching TH-cam because I have a cell phone a bed and a roof over my head. All first day but a fun and hard day learning but I wouldn't change it at all and hope I don't but it's only been 1 complete day lol awesome video as always
This video was so funny! I'm not sure why, but it was just hilarious! Hope everything else is well on the farm! Have a great rest of the day - Everett and Lachlan
Bubbles was beside the loch/reservoir at 12:03 mins in this video. Just found your channel mike!! Love it!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All the best from Scotland 🏴👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Good eye Bill. I was editing at 2am that morning before the video came out. I needed a shot of the cows in a group and found that one, forgot he was right there :)
Sure is a lot of nice stock you've got there, I'm sure bubbles will turn up safe and sound. The grass you got there looked really nice a lot of people don't know it but that's crested wheat, when it's green it actually has more protein in it than the best alfalfa. It's certainly one advantage to ranching in the dry land. A wet climate won't grow grass that rich.
Yet another awesome video. From The Ranch Kitty sneaking up behind you the UFO special effects. Get the ole ranch work hat on and save the good hat. Threw that in for Erin. Till next time, good luck catching Bubbles. 🐂
I had a feeling Bubbles was watching Ranch Talk last Thursday, when we all were discussing his fate. Don't be fooled by the herd's complaints about poor reception -- They prolly have a router set up in one of those windmills. ;^]
With age comes wisdom... Bubbles is onto your plan. LOL! Thats a lot of wide open space. Great views. That hill you were on looks like a great place to think. Just watch out for the ufo's.
Thanks Adam, actually I screwed up. Editing at 3 am will do that. I needed a shot of the cows and grabbed that one from a few days ago without realizing he was there then :) - Mike
Good morning Mike! Will you use the drone to look for Bubbles? I feel kinda bad for the fella, but, yep, that's life on the ranch. Is there a possibility that somebody will pick him up as breeding stock? I can't imagine he'd be very tender! Have a good week!
The drone is kinda of tough to see, little tiny screen. Even when I'm filming with it, I'm sometimes not sure what I am getting til I get home :) - Mike
Mike you're right, no matter which animal on the ranch they become part of the family and respect is there in both ways. If this is Bubbles last roundup then he deserves a little extra time with the girls. 🐃🐃
Mike what will you do about the injured bull will you have to have a vet look at him? I'M sure you will but please let us know when bubbles appears and gets tired of playing Hide and seek LOL I hope he is OK Hope you have had a good weekend. God Bless!!! Your friend Bob
Stumbled into your AMA and followed you over to here. Really enjoyed your video. Here’s a non rancher question that I’m guessing has a simple answer: Can you use a gps system to track your bulls? If not, what limits that? Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Thnx for sharing.
There is some GPS technology coming into the fold, I dont know much about it. They have radio collars but they are quite expensive. Someday I am sure there will be an eartag type. Thanks a bunch - Mike
admire your patience, ATV not for me, a good horse, a cattle dog or two and i can waste a beautiful day moving them. Had some of those visitors you describe in and effort to change their minds, they burned a hay barn down, I just shake my head,,,,,.........................a lot, love your story, Ride hard, shoot straight, and always tell the truth.
Hi Mike , I hope Bubbles is just chilling out somewhere he is pretty smart you wouldn’t think finding such a large animal would be so difficult LOL . You mentioned about how some people judge ranchers on the way their animals are cared for and like anything their are the good guys like you who treat and care for their animals with the upmost respect and then their is a ones who treat their animals like inanimate objects and have no respect for their animals . I am glad I found your Vlogs because in the beginning I must admit being a vegetarian I didn’t hold ranchers in high regards because of the propaganda I had seen and heard about . Although I had my reservations about the effical treatment of farm animals raised for human consumption though I wasn’t one who was over the top in pushing my beliefs down people’s throats . Then I came to realise that not all farmers or ranchers are like this and through my ignorance I was stereotyping them as one and the same and being close minded about my opinion . That is until I started watching your Vlogs at first I watched with a critical attitude thinking here we go another one of these big ranchers who is more interested in the money then the animals well being but how very wrong I was . Watching your Vlogs has opened my mind on how ranchers are run by effical ranchers who care about their animals well being and priority is to give their charges the best of care and respect. I wish all ranchers and farmers were like you and I believe that some could learn a leasing or two from you on how a ranch is run with the animals welfare is top priority. I want to thank you both for open my eyes and becoming more excepting although a know there are still a lot of farms out there who do use questionable practices when raising their animals I am glad their are ranchers like you who give ranching a good reputation. Blessing and best wishes to you all .
Bevan, you have no idea how happy I am to hear from you. Been dealing this weekend with alot of angry vegetarians and reading that from you really helps me out. Thank you so much - Mike
Al Br the testicles hanging are the easiest sign, about a foot long and about 6 to 8 inches around and just look like a smooth sack between the rear set of legs. Cows have milk bags or udders with four teets or nipples. The udders hang down about 8-10 inches maybe more, but are about 12 inches wide and about the same length front to back.
@@arnoldromppai5395 I was referring to the specific bull in question, since the viewer was trying to see something specific to this and other videos about this particular bull. I've never seen a bull as stretched out as you say, you must really work yours hard.
If they were in all the time we could end up having calves all the time. Taking them off controls when the cows will have calves and ensure they are close to the same size when we sell. Also feeding in the winter time with bulls out the can get spooky. Thanks -Mike
Wondering if you carry a handgun when out searching for wayward bulls? Might be handy for dispatching snakes, scaring a coyote , or deal I g with an aging bull's broken leg.
That was my mistake. I needed a shot of the cows standing together. I took that a couple of days prior to him going missing and didnt realize he was standing there. Thats what I get for editing at 2am. Thanks - Mike
Very enjoyable. I've been subscribed to OWL for a few months and I love your family now. And my question is what IS a bone head? I'm sure it's something that we all go through. But I consider a proposition for you. More later. Best regards
Hey Mike why not use AI instead of the 7 bulls I remember from your cost of cattle video you discuss the cost of keeping a cow through a year especially the past few you've had to buy hay. When does it become more cost effective to go AI vs au naturale?
Hey Mike, any idea how much a cowboy can make per year, assuming he gets on with a ranch that needs multiple 'boys/hands? I'm sure there's a range, but just curious if you have any idea.
Been visiting the ranch for over 3 years now but just decided to go back and watch all the earlier videos that I hadn’t seen. So happy I did!💖💕
Thanks Mike, it’s a great reminder of the way things change,day to day. Only this one gives you a sequel to fill in. Blessings to you and the family as you live life as an exemplar for Ranching / Farming families. You show us how it works and sometimes not so much.
Thanks Tom - Mike
Hey Mike, on our Ranch in Idaho I got a Queensland Blue Heeler when I was a boy and she was able to do what it took 4 hired hands to do when driving the cattle. The cool part is we no longer had calves fall behind like when we only used people. I watch your frustration when herding cows yourself and think if you added a Heeler you could move them yourself. They don't tear up cows like a colie just a nip on a heel and that's all it took. We ran registered Shorthorns on two ranches. We ended up selling the ranch in Idaho and 2 ranches and one farm in Colorado. Trying to compete with all the beef coming in from South America and Australia in the 80's made the family get out before we got hurt. Too bad the home grown and farmers trend wasn't going on back then, we probably would be ranching today. My kids are the first generation off the ranch and watching you find your way is a real treat. It brings back lots of great memories and those days trying to feed the herds with square bails out of the back of a pickup during blizzards. Keep up the good work and hang tough.
Cattle always amaze me, and I've been around them my whole life, so smart at times and dumb at others. Want to move the cows? They can't see the 20' open gap in the corner of the field. Want them in the corral? They find that 3" gap made from a post settling and bust it wide open. Always something new
hahahaha, now thats the truth. Theres a life lesson in there somewhere! - Mike
What incredible views....I can see why you might hide out down there as well! Nice, quiet and steady gets the bulls home. Thank you Mike.
Love it, thanks Fiona - Mike
Respect on the farm, or ranch makes the job so much easier. The old saying, you attract more bees with sugar water than vinegar comes to mind. I always found being gentle and not yelling to make working cattle easier than yelling and flapping arms. The trailer loaded twice as fast my way.
Thanks for sharing your life with me here Mike, Erin. Your motivating me to start a garden next year. I hope you got my email awhile back. I never got a response so I'm not sure if you did.
Thank you so much Bill. I am behind on emails but I do read everyone as they come in. Thanks a bunch - Mike
Found your channel recently and have watched one posting after the other. Pure contentment!! I bet you had your bosses and coworkers scratching their heads wondering why y’all would leave broadcasting for “THIS!” chuckle I’m in Texas now, raised in corn and hog farmers..Iowa. Loved being around the farms for years and love it to this day. Supposed to be another year of extreme flooding this year...thinking maybe they ought farm rice and catfish! sigh..those poor people! They’ve had their share of disappointments and heartache....dadgum corps of engineers anyway! Have a blessed day!
Hi again! Having fun on the ranch today huh Mike! Last week didn't go so well either I hear. That darn wind doesn't help either!! A couple ranch friends who do cattle but after helping them through it all it's why I've done horses and dogs! Probably why I greatly appreciate all that you and Erin do! So much land like going on safari every time you go out! No wonder you like those higher hills! And yes I can only imagine you do like and need a go hide moment too! Hoping your bill is ok and you can't help but smile at the old guy cause maybe he wants a go hide moment too lol lol! Hang in there Mike cause it's all a blessing and part of your Wyoming Life !!!!! Hi to Erin also. Watched the live chat and was happy to see you survived Mike and Erin got back ok. Plz tell her I can hardly wait for her cookbook!
Thank you so much! - Mike
Hi mike
Thanks for posting. Been looking all week for this video.
Awesome, glad to get it to you - Mike
Thanks again Mike 👍
You're welcome Kyle - Mike
Quite the video Mike! Hope you find your missing bull soon! I've heard stories of ranchers not being able to roundup bulls before winter and came back in the spring and found them alive and well right where they last saw them. Also, I totally agree about your statement about people who say farmers and ranchers don't treat there animals well! I would also invite them to spend a day on a farm or ranch. Farmers and ranchers like yourself and my family depend on your animals to make a living off of and also feed their families with products produced from those same animals. Also for almost all livestock producers there is a great degree of pride in being known for being a great stockman! As always keep on keeping on and have a great fall as preg checking and the fall cattle sale season ramps up! The fall cattle sale season is one part of the year I look forward to!
Thank you very much Jay, I'm guessing you guys fall calve, good luck to you! - Mike
@@OurWyomingLife Thanks Mike, we actually have a spring calving herd. I am not a huge fan of fall calving. When I meant fall sale season I meant going to sale barns and getting calves in the feedlot from Western ranches and then also going to Seedstock operations production sales. We may get into fall calving as our herd expands. Our expanding cowherd will be a great addition to our stocker and feeder cattle.
Thank you for respecting the animals....
You are welcome, and thanks for watching - Mike
I'm doing this myself I flew out to Syracuse NY to work/learn on a dairy farm from Vegas. I landed Saturday night 2200 and then got to the farm and went to bed at 0200 and started my first day at 0730 and we finished up at 1830 I had to drive into town to get food for the week and got done eating 2150 and watching TH-cam because I have a cell phone a bed and a roof over my head. All first day but a fun and hard day learning but I wouldn't change it at all and hope I don't but it's only been 1 complete day lol awesome video as always
That is awesome! Good luck, I'm sure you will have fun ! - Mike
Our Wyoming Life I really am I have been here 72hrs and worked 36 of it and I have not asked when are we done today.
Great video. Good job on those paper towels. I enjoy the videos of real people like yourself. Now back to my homestead.
haha, it was a tough job :) - Mike
I needed a video laugh this morning. thanks mike
You are very welcome! - Mike
This video was so funny! I'm not sure why, but it was just hilarious! Hope everything else is well on the farm! Have a great rest of the day - Everett and Lachlan
Thanks guys - Mike
Great video Mike hope you find Bubbles!
Thanks Mark - Mike
@@OurWyomingLife just watched your new one, glad you found him.
Great video Mike I enjoy watching them God bless you and your family
Thank you so much - Mike
Another great video. Love these kind of videos.
They are fun, thanks Mike - Mike
He was @ 12:03 at the pond, you drove right past him on the way back to the barn.
Bubbles was beside the loch/reservoir at 12:03 mins in this video. Just found your channel mike!! Love it!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All the best from Scotland 🏴👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 4 insight to your way of life.
Sometimes I think they actually try to do everything but the right thing. Thanks Mike
Thats true, thanks - MIke
Isn't that Bubbles down by the water @12:03 ? Looks like a large red bull to me.
I think I remember that footage from a previous video, earlier this year.
That looked like a bull Mike.
That's him beside the water
Good eye Bill. I was editing at 2am that morning before the video came out. I needed a shot of the cows in a group and found that one, forgot he was right there :)
@@OurWyomingLife thanks! My brain Tumor effects me, but not too much!
Sure is a lot of nice stock you've got there, I'm sure bubbles will turn up safe and sound. The grass you got there looked really nice a lot of people don't know it but that's crested wheat, when it's green it actually has more protein in it than the best alfalfa. It's certainly one advantage to ranching in the dry land. A wet climate won't grow grass that rich.
Thank you very much Dan - Mike
Im new to watching your life and can't get enough
Bubbles is just having a little fun with you Mike great video
I agree, found him today, he separated himself off - Mike
Excellent Video Thanks
Thanks Joel - Mike
Yet another awesome video. From The Ranch Kitty sneaking up behind you the UFO special effects. Get the ole ranch work hat on and save the good hat. Threw that in for Erin. Till next time, good luck catching Bubbles. 🐂
haha, Thanks Den - Mike
Suggestion: "Paint" the bulls' backs w/indelible white paint/dye/color. Then, you can spot them faster with your drone.
Luv all ur videos, never boating n always New things I learn.. thanks for sharing...
Thank you very much - Mike
I had a feeling Bubbles was watching Ranch Talk last Thursday, when we all were discussing his fate. Don't be fooled by the herd's complaints about poor reception -- They prolly have a router set up in one of those windmills. ;^]
LOL your killing me Smalls! I had a thought. Does giving cows beer count as grain finished? LOL
Yes it does and much happier cows, although they cant stand up on their own!
Is beer less expensive than grain feed? Might be on to something there.
With age comes wisdom... Bubbles is onto your plan. LOL! Thats a lot of wide open space. Great views. That hill you were on looks like a great place to think. Just watch out for the ufo's.
No doubt! Thanks Jerry - Mike
he was standing with the cows at the last watering hole you filmed lol
Yes it is
great video
Thanks Roger - Mike
Hey mike bubbles was standing next to the water tank around 12 min mark. He is about as big as a bus and he had a hang down
Thanks Adam, actually I screwed up. Editing at 3 am will do that. I needed a shot of the cows and grabbed that one from a few days ago without realizing he was there then :) - Mike
I was always amused by watching cattle in a pasture walking down a cattle trail, nose to tail and in the proper pecking order
Haha, fun stuff. Thanks - Mike
Good morning Mike! Will you use the drone to look for Bubbles? I feel kinda bad for the fella, but, yep, that's life on the ranch. Is there a possibility that somebody will pick him up as breeding stock? I can't imagine he'd be very tender! Have a good week!
I thought the same thing. The drone would be the perfect tool for that job.
The drone is kinda of tough to see, little tiny screen. Even when I'm filming with it, I'm sometimes not sure what I am getting til I get home :) - Mike
Mike you're right, no matter which animal on the ranch they become part of the family and respect is there in both ways. If this is Bubbles last roundup then he deserves a little extra time with the girls. 🐃🐃
Mike what will you do about the injured bull will you have to have a vet look at him? I'M sure you will but please let us know when bubbles appears and gets tired of playing Hide and seek LOL I hope he is OK Hope you have had a good weekend. God Bless!!! Your friend Bob
Thank you Bob, Bubbles is safe and sound. Looks like a broken leg on that bull - Mike
Lolol at 12:02 bubbles is down by the water lol hidden in plain sight
Stumbled into your AMA and followed you over to here. Really enjoyed your video. Here’s a non rancher question that I’m guessing has a simple answer: Can you use a gps system to track your bulls? If not, what limits that? Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Thnx for sharing.
There is some GPS technology coming into the fold, I dont know much about it. They have radio collars but they are quite expensive. Someday I am sure there will be an eartag type. Thanks a bunch - Mike
I enjoy all your videos
Hey Mike, you heed to GPS the bulls
Nice video Mike i think Bubbles knows its the last time for him to see the girls good luck to him anyway
I wouldnt be surprised - Mike
Great video!
Thank you very much - Mike
kitty jumping around in the background
Loved the cameo of the Prairie Goats ... Awesome country out there but very Harsh ... Real Cowboys
Thanks Carl - Mike
I see a red cow and am like bubbles
I love this I subscribed and liked
Thank you so much, glad you found us - Mike
One of those cows tipped off Bubbles! Bubbles is probably made it half-way to South Dakota since last seen!
Put out an APB - Mike
That sure is a lot of land AWESOME
Yes it is - Mike
admire your patience, ATV not for me, a good horse, a cattle dog or two and i can waste a beautiful day moving them. Had some of those visitors you describe in and effort to change their minds, they burned a hay barn down, I just shake my head,,,,,.........................a lot, love your story, Ride hard, shoot straight, and always tell the truth.
Thank you so much ! - Mike
I would go there also. Got a log cabin out in the middle for me? Lol.
I think there might be an old shed :) - Mike
Omg the kitten is so cute!!
They always steal the show! - Mike
Hey Mike, have you thought about doing some eco tourism? Argo tourism? Your ranch looks amazing.
Hi Mike , I hope Bubbles is just chilling out somewhere he is pretty smart you wouldn’t think finding such a large animal would be so difficult LOL .
You mentioned about how some people judge ranchers on the way their animals are cared for and like anything their are the good guys like you who treat and care for their animals with the upmost respect and then their is a ones who treat their animals like inanimate objects and have no respect for their animals . I am glad I found your Vlogs because in the beginning I must admit being a vegetarian I didn’t hold ranchers in high regards because of the propaganda I had seen and heard about . Although I had my reservations about the effical treatment of farm animals raised for human consumption though I wasn’t one who was over the top in pushing my beliefs down people’s throats . Then I came to realise that not all farmers or ranchers are like this and through my ignorance I was stereotyping them as one and the same and being close minded about my opinion . That is until I started watching your Vlogs at first I watched with a critical attitude thinking here we go another one of these big ranchers who is more interested in the money then the animals well being but how very wrong I was . Watching your Vlogs has opened my mind on how ranchers are run by effical ranchers who care about their animals well being and priority is to give their charges the best of care and respect. I wish all ranchers and farmers were like you and I believe that some could learn a leasing or two from you on how a ranch is run with the animals welfare is top priority. I want to thank you both for open my eyes and becoming more excepting although a know there are still a lot of farms out there who do use questionable practices when raising their animals I am glad their are ranchers like you who give ranching a good reputation.
Blessing and best wishes to you all .
Bevan, you have no idea how happy I am to hear from you. Been dealing this weekend with alot of angry vegetarians and reading that from you really helps me out. Thank you so much - Mike
He is a part of the family 👪
Bubbles was standing by the water at 12:03. He was hiding in plain sight.
We have red Angus bulls and cows
Mike you need a pair of binoculars to help when looking for the bulls
Need a GPS tracker on the bulls
Hi where is your roll over bar on your Fourwheeler
Dont have one. Thanks - Mike
I don’t know how you can tell which is a bull and which is not I have been here for a year and I have watched every single video
Al Br the testicles hanging are the easiest sign, about a foot long and about 6 to 8 inches around and just look like a smooth sack between the rear set of legs. Cows have milk bags or udders with four teets or nipples. The udders hang down about 8-10 inches maybe more, but are about 12 inches wide and about the same length front to back.
A bull as mature as Bubbles is much more massively built than the vast majority of the cows.
@@arnoldromppai5395 I was referring to the specific bull in question, since the viewer was trying to see something specific to this and other videos about this particular bull. I've never seen a bull as stretched out as you say, you must really work yours hard.
@@arnoldromppai5395 ahh just vulgar attempt at humor on a family channel, nice....
I use ear corn where you use cake. Cows will do a lot for corn. Lol
Hi mike how are you today
Doing good, thanks for asking Jacob - Mike
Yay a Beer 🍺 break!! Bubbles will come out of hiding soon.🐂
It worked! - Mike
Same
Thank you - Mike
Go bubble go 🚶🚶.. as always great video Mike 😀😀
Whose team are you on? lol Thanks - Mike
Like always Mike great video 👌🤠
Thank you Marco - Mike
Another great video..
Thank you very much - Mike
Poor old guy just doesn't like the idea of steak.
I can imagine - Mike
Is there a particular reason to keep the bulls of the cows? Do they become overly aggressive or something related?
If they were in all the time we could end up having calves all the time. Taking them off controls when the cows will have calves and ensure they are close to the same size when we sell. Also feeding in the winter time with bulls out the can get spooky. Thanks -Mike
Get the drone to find Bubbles.
How do tell where you are on the farm?
I wish we had a helicopter to get the really wide shots :) Thanks Glenn - Mike
You need to call the highest hill in the area (the one you were on to look for Bubbles). Bubbles Hills or Bubbles Knob. Lol.
You got it. It has a new name. I like Bubbles Hill! - Mike
Wondering if you carry a handgun when out searching for wayward bulls? Might be handy for dispatching snakes, scaring a coyote , or deal I g with an aging bull's broken leg.
I've usually got a rifle somewhere close by. There was one in the gator which I left in the other field - Mike
Love the video🐄
Thanks Chase - MIke
time was 12.03 you can see him standing there
That was my mistake. I needed a shot of the cows standing together. I took that a couple of days prior to him going missing and didnt realize he was standing there. Thats what I get for editing at 2am. Thanks - Mike
Cool abduction of Bubbles. How did you do that?
As I keep doing this I like to try new things, just playing around with settings and video :) - Mike
I have a question: what happens if you leave the bulls with the cows over the winter?
Then we have the chance of having calves all year long, plus its not fun to feed cows with bulls out there. They can get cranky - Mike
How long does it take to ride out there?
Its not horrible, about a 15 minute ride - Mike
Our Wyoming Life wow, that's not too had. It's 10 mins to our farthest field.
6 miles far back. On the four wheeler you can scoot along pretty good
@@OurWyomingLife lol, you can't on our road.
If I was a bull, where would I be . Drinking beer and hanging out with the cows.
Thats what I thought, I didnt even find a trail of empties - Mike
Don't tell -Mere- Erin!
haha, thanks - Mike
How much will a bull the size of bubbles bring at auction mike?
Not much, we would be lucky to get about .75 per pound - Mike
How much does 150 head of cattle make a year?
Well that always differs based on market price Thanks for watching - Mike
Go Bubbles.
He went, for a bit anyway - Mike
Are ads enabled? I would like to help the channel by watching them but just binge watched 50+ videos and not one add. Thx
Yes ads are enabled, you might not get one everytime. Thanks - Mike
I'm a Wyoming Girl 💜💜💜
Go Bubbles, go Bubbles, go Bubbles....:).
haha, whose team are you on??? lol - Mike
With a name like Bubbles, come on Mike, he is a one ton love machine, :0....LOL. Sam
Hahaha. You are too funny
Very enjoyable. I've been subscribed to OWL for a few months and I love your family now. And my question is what IS a bone head? I'm sure it's something that we all go through. But I consider a proposition for you. More later. Best regards
Thank you very much - Mike
Not sure about you but we referred to bulls like bubbles as "baloney bulls". You agree?
Yeah I have heard that, lol, we always call our bulls the walking wounded by the end of breeding season, its pretty tough on them - Mike
Could you use a drone to find him?
I tried, screen is very small :) - Mike
Shud scan the pasture with that drone.
Thanks Frank- Mike
Hey Mike why not use AI instead of the 7 bulls I remember from your cost of cattle video you discuss the cost of keeping a cow through a year especially the past few you've had to buy hay. When does it become more cost effective to go AI vs au naturale?
Did bubbles come home
He has now :) - Mike
well i have a question why donot you raise your own bulls
Genetic diversity, thanks for watching - Mike
yes first comment finally :D
.. saved by the bell good vid today mike,
Thanks Matt!!! - Mike
Mike maybe you should bring Bubbles a 6 pack.
Mine! lol Thanks Don - Mike
Hey Mike, any idea how much a cowboy can make per year, assuming he gets on with a ranch that needs multiple 'boys/hands? I'm sure there's a range, but just curious if you have any idea.
It all depends on the operation, its not going to make you rich. Lots will include room and board, some wont. Thanks - Mike
@@OurWyomingLife Cool dude. Pretty consistent with what l've heard elsewhere.