One of our herd cows had been trying to have her calf for close to an hour, so we decided to get her up to the barn and into the calving pen so we could help her out.
I remember doing that 50 yrs ago. Used a bumper jack,no gloves. I remember the weight and mass of the membranes and fluids were just about close to the calf's. That kinda grosses you out when yer that young, but watching him struggle up and get ahold that nipple and get to work pulling on it.We were so glad, the mess meant nothing.
Definitely different than I remember in the 70's on Wayside Farms in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. My grandfather was Milo Wolrab. I've pulled a few myself without the winch. Tied up with just a halter to a fence post in the pasture, no gloves, chain on the front legs before we pulled, and lots of swinging the calf after getting him/her out to get the fluid out of the lungs. Failing to get the fluid out killed more calves than I'd like to remember - mechanical pneumonia sets in pretty quickly especially in hot, humid Iowa summers.
Just another day at the office. Thanks for our video!!! Brought back great memories. Note: Enjoyed your dad’s midwife work.
Great video! This old farm boy likes to hear the sounds of whatever is going on, not so called music!! Thanks, I am now subscribed.
You made it look so easy for both you and the cow. Nice work.
I remember doing that 50 yrs ago. Used a bumper jack,no gloves. I remember the weight and mass of the membranes and fluids were just about close to the calf's. That kinda grosses you out when yer that young, but watching him struggle up and get ahold that nipple and get to work pulling on it.We were so glad, the mess meant nothing.
I like the way you had another cow there for support. Well done for helping her.
Thank you for this opportunity to see how you help a cow have their calves when they need help.
You guys are absolutely awesome!
Keep up the good work
We lost a calf Monday morning. If we had a setup like yours it would have made a world of difference. Awesome video, thanks for posting this.
Definitely different than I remember in the 70's on Wayside Farms in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. My grandfather was Milo Wolrab. I've pulled a few myself without the winch. Tied up with just a halter to a fence post in the pasture, no gloves, chain on the front legs before we pulled, and lots of swinging the calf after getting him/her out to get the fluid out of the lungs. Failing to get the fluid out killed more calves than I'd like to remember - mechanical pneumonia sets in pretty quickly especially in hot, humid Iowa summers.
Very efficient and safe calving. Good procedures.
Your dads entrance in this one has to be the best so far.
Well done boys! Handled like a couple of real professionals.👍👍
Original appearance of the calf puller
The miracle of life never ceases to amaze me...well done!
Nice work - love seeing Mother Nature bringing new life to the planet. Nothing could be better.
Beautifully done. Keep up the good way.
That’s the way that’s supposed to work good job 👍. Very informative for anyone who hasn’t had to experience it thanks.
Great video and you explained every thing really well and so happy you got the calve out and it was okay.
I learned something and I enjoyed the video.