Thank you so much for showing the true situations that occur on a small family farm.... i grew up on a sheep farm in Scotland and have worked on a dairy farm in the past (im 43 now), its very refreshing to see a video that shows the rough with the smooth. These things happen and im sure your mum has beaten herself up enough regarding how the heifer got into calf but as i say, these things happen and im sure they dont happen regularly... you cant watch the animals 24hrs a day and it only takes 30 seconds of lapsed concentration for a mistake to be made... Im really glad that you only lost the calf (which is sad and unfortunate) but the mother seemed to deal with it very well as we saw her up and about and her eating, even the wound looked like it was very neat and tidy and im sure you will give the cow great aftercare... you obviously have a very good vet and with both of your help the vet made the best of a bad situation.... dont stress about fainting mate, its happened to the best of us, it can be a very stressful procedure not just for the cow but for you as well as i know how much you love your animals..... Again, thank you for your candid video and i look forward to the next one, hopefully about a much different and better story.
condolences for you loss, working with the animals you care so much for is emotional indeed. The lessons, sometimes hard, never stop. Grateful for all the experience and growth.
I love your mum's reenactment of you coming to! Don't feel bad about fainting. I came awfully close to fainting after being at my friend's side while she gave birth. It went from medical staff surrounding her and the baby, to two nurses leading me to a chair. Thanks for sharing even the less stellar moments of farming.
Ru everybody has days like this, it is nothing to be ashamed off, you did brilliantly helping the vet, your mother is amazing as I have said on your videos before, she reminds me so much of my mother, who is now 75yrs old, but as strong as a ox, keep the work up, the cow being so young happens on loads of farms throughout the work, you can not watch them all the time.
That was incredible!! Your team work gave adorable heifer a second chance 💕🍀 I think you did marvellous Ru- considering the circumstances and lack of breakfast.. Mum Sarah, as always is a Champion hero 🦸♀️ ⭐️💐 Thanks for sharing your story and beautiful images of Flank farm🌻🌅🐄 Michelle R.
Fascinating to watch. We have beef cattle bought in at 8/9 months. Guess what, we had our first c-section 3 weeks ago as totally taken by surprise when discovered a heifer in calf. Too young and same result as you but at least we saved the heifer. Thanks for such informative, funny videos always great to watch.
I've pulled quite a lot of calves and assisted in one caesar (with a live calf and mum). Also the piecemeal removal of a dead calf that was stuck because of a turned head. Farming is hard work and definitely NOT for the faint hearted.
Lovely to have you back Sarah and Rufus.Nice to show the realities of farming.These things happen Sarah we all encounter them.glad Ru is OK.My son a bit like Ru don't like blood .My daughter never minded it so she is the vet.Tough work doing a c section.
Love the intro and outtro of the video so lovely to see the farm land, enjoyed the video Ru and Sarah. These things happen when you are farming, we all blame ourselves but things just happen. Glad you are ok Ru and you shouldn’t be embarrassed, my midwife fainted when I gave birth to my first child and she was trained and used to it. Well done to you both for always giving it your all.
Miss your weekly films .. Thank you for filming this , maybe do later a film on a calving .but this really showed the realities of farming life and the hard work that goes into it and many of us do not know . Thank you again.
Well done Ru. I'm a Registered nurse in the USA. The adrenaline drop after the excitement can realy hit you hard. Don't be embarrassed. You came through when your mum needed you.
Great video Ru! Glad you shared this, true representation of farm life. I agree with you it was likely the shredded wheat!! Not enough protein. I'm a retired veterinarian and I always told my employees, especially new ones, to eat a good breakfast AND if you start to feel "funny" to SIT DOWN immediately, don't even take 1 step because you won't make the second step and will fall on your face! Glad you weren't injured physically. Your pride will heal 😉 Thanks again for another great video!
Ru as always you show the ups and downs of farming life never straight forward but isn’t that life! Keep doing it and your videos are informative for my ag classes as it brings farming to life. Thank your mum for her continuous input well done.
Glad for the update thank you Ru. Tell your mum not to feel bad, sometimes these things happen when you have animals, and I bet it was a nice little calf as well. as your mum said the heifer recovered well which is the sign of a good farmer.
Things happen. The important part is to improve, make adjustments as needed, and 'move on'. Be well, be strong, and have a great summer. From Maryland, USA.
Don't be embarrased Ru! My first times observing surgery as a pre-vet student I passed out as well. Heck, sometimes I get lightheaded now while I'm the one performing the surgery. Gotta keep the AC turned low and wear breathable/cooling clothes on surgery days. Glad you weren't injured in your fall and that the heifer is recovering well.
Thanks a bunch! Good to know that, and actually Jon the vet said something similar to me just after it happened… but I felt he was just being kind. I will say though, that’s one heck of a thing to witness in a barn!! Unbelievable how much happens, and how the heifer was still standing through it. Such an experience and thanks for sharing your story!
Rufus, thanks for the video. Life has bright sides and down sides. Just like farming. At least the heifer is okay. You got out without obvious physical damage. The care your mother has for you makes for a good mother. The care she shows for her animals makes for a very good farmer. Let the one without shortcomings throw the first stone. Stay healthy and safe and look forward to updates from you, your mum and the farm.
It reminded me of when, on a vacation to Galicia, one of my uncle's cows had its guts come out after giving birth. It was quite an experience helping to put all that back inside. I will never forget that!
Great video Ru. The realty on a farm. No such thing as visiting a farming family and not expecting to be put to work. Fainting can happen to the best of us Ru, you did well you last as long as you did .
Well done Ru! Great video on showing that incidents like this happen and happen on many farms, wasn’t meant to happen but it did, doesn’t make a person a bad farmer these things can happen, great to hear the heifer is doing well out on grass, looking forward to the next update. John B
a fire is so devastating more so when it is a farm plus losing animals. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and God will take care of you all. Hang in there give my love to your mom and the family including the animals
As I worked on a farm in the UK helped quite often with calves but after moving to France was asked to help with a cessairian what a experience luckily the calf lived
Oh Ru!! Been there done that myself my first surgery as a vet assistant I went pale Dr Laub said “you better sit down”, but down I went🤪. After working in the field for 30 years I caught a few newbies before they hit the floor. Thanks for showing the “ real” life stuff.
Ru thank you for a very honest video sorry your mum lost the calf but thankfully the cow is ok and you are to nothing to be ashamed of fainting,best regards to you and your mum,take care and thank you.
Excellent video. Well done Ru, you came through in the end. your Mum should not feel bad over the matter with the heifer, accidents happen, I have seen a bull go through a fence for action, keep up the good work !!!
Your family is incredible thank you for sharing the difficult but real moments . You have been so inspirational to me . I love your honest love for your farm ! Keep sharing guys I know it’s difficult but you put so many smiles on peoples faces in such difficult times !
It's always the young tarts. We've had 6 c sections on the farm in my life time (37 years) none have been fun. 3 the calf had died 3 lived, 5 of them were young heifers around 18 months old 3 of them were brought at auction as 12 month olds the other two went through fences to get to the neighbors bull. 1 was a older cow with a upside down back the front calf that was massive and mum just wasn't dilated enough that was Christmas Eve 2021, we named the calf Eve and she is a gem like her mum, I can go out to the paddock when she's laying down and lay up against her often falling asleep.
Poor Ru, went down with a right clunk, must have hurt somewhere. Good on you for coping when needed with something totally out of your comfort zone. Be proud of that! Your Mum was a delight as always. So wish you could do more vlogging from the farm. Thank you both :)
Nice to see another video. Too bad about the calf. C-sections were higher in our area this spring and that was with mature cows and heifers. Early maturity in the animals is great, but has it’s own challenges. And as for the shredded wheat, it is fine for breakfast (maybe a coffee or tea). I worked EMS (ambulance) and was fine with the emergency in field, but sometimes when I would get back to the hospital, those procedures would affect me. Sit down, head between knees. Looking forward to the next one. I’m sure you must have footage you can put together for some short videos. Hope the heat isn’t too hard on all.
Refreshing to see that you really do show the good and the bad not just talk about it. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I’ve come close to fainting before. The more of it you see the easier it gets. I imagine that was a bit of a shock to the system for you. Keep the videos coming. All the best to C-cow, your mum and, well. All of you. Oliver
Thanks Oliver! Certainly was a shock to the system, hahah. It’s hard to prepare for an event like that. Something I’m grateful to have gone through, and I’ll never forget. Heifer is out on the grass now enjoying the summer & I hope you’re well!
@@flankfarm Aye, all is good up here. Just weaned my first lambs and just heard “New England” on the radio and reminded me of one of your older videos😆
At last your back..Yep passing out is part of loving and looking after livestock...must admit it doesn't bother me... however deliver a still born lamb, and and smell that, You can handle anything on a farm....all the best..
It was going really well until you tripped over something and fell down. Pity the calf didn’t survive, but that’s farming I’m afraid. Great to see another video from you after what seems like an eternity. We look forward to your next update. Take care.
Brilliant video Ru have seen a few c sections over the years very stressful but at least the cow survived so it's not a total loss take care and keep up the good work 👍
Don't be embarrassed about fainting you did what was asked of you.... and your not a bad farmer regarding her been pregnant it wasn't done on purpose accidents happen xxxx
My life! What a moving video this one is. Thanks for showing the not so nice side to farming and nature. Hope you and your Mum have got over what must have been a traumatic experience.
Thanks Justin, as mum eluded to - she’s a little more seasoned than me! What a ridiculous experience, honestly I’ve watched it back a few times and I still remember it vividly. Thanks for the comment & support you give us! Hope you’re having a great summer
Thank you so much for showing the true situations that occur on a small family farm.... i grew up on a sheep farm in Scotland and have worked on a dairy farm in the past (im 43 now), its very refreshing to see a video that shows the rough with the smooth. These things happen and im sure your mum has beaten herself up enough regarding how the heifer got into calf but as i say, these things happen and im sure they dont happen regularly... you cant watch the animals 24hrs a day and it only takes 30 seconds of lapsed concentration for a mistake to be made... Im really glad that you only lost the calf (which is sad and unfortunate) but the mother seemed to deal with it very well as we saw her up and about and her eating, even the wound looked like it was very neat and tidy and im sure you will give the cow great aftercare... you obviously have a very good vet and with both of your help the vet made the best of a bad situation.... dont stress about fainting mate, its happened to the best of us, it can be a very stressful procedure not just for the cow but for you as well as i know how much you love your animals..... Again, thank you for your candid video and i look forward to the next one, hopefully about a much different and better story.
condolences for you loss, working with the animals you care so much for is emotional indeed. The lessons, sometimes hard, never stop. Grateful for all the experience and growth.
I love your mum's reenactment of you coming to! Don't feel bad about fainting. I came awfully close to fainting after being at my friend's side while she gave birth. It went from medical staff surrounding her and the baby, to two nurses leading me to a chair. Thanks for sharing even the less stellar moments of farming.
Well done for showing real life on a farm. Cheers
Thanks Alastair, great to hear from you!
Ru everybody has days like this, it is nothing to be ashamed off, you did brilliantly helping the vet, your mother is amazing as I have said on your videos before, she reminds me so much of my mother, who is now 75yrs old, but as strong as a ox, keep the work up, the cow being so young happens on loads of farms throughout the work, you can not watch them all the time.
That was incredible!!
Your team work gave adorable heifer a second chance 💕🍀
I think you did marvellous Ru- considering the circumstances and lack of breakfast..
Mum Sarah, as always is a Champion hero 🦸♀️ ⭐️💐
Thanks for sharing your story and beautiful images of Flank farm🌻🌅🐄 Michelle R.
Fascinating to watch. We have beef cattle bought in at 8/9 months. Guess what, we had our first c-section 3 weeks ago as totally taken by surprise when discovered a heifer in calf. Too young and same result as you but at least we saved the heifer. Thanks for such informative, funny videos always great to watch.
I've pulled quite a lot of calves and assisted in one caesar (with a live calf and mum). Also the piecemeal removal of a dead calf that was stuck because of a turned head. Farming is hard work and definitely NOT for the faint hearted.
Lovely to have you back Sarah and Rufus.Nice to show the realities of farming.These things happen Sarah we all encounter them.glad Ru is OK.My son a bit like Ru don't like blood .My daughter never minded it so she is the vet.Tough work doing a c section.
I'm not a farmer but I have seen that operation twice in my life and it ain't easy
Love the intro and outtro of the video so lovely to see the farm land, enjoyed the video Ru and Sarah. These things happen when you are farming, we all blame ourselves but things just happen.
Glad you are ok Ru and you shouldn’t be embarrassed, my midwife fainted when I gave birth to my first child and she was trained and used to it. Well done to you both for always giving it your all.
It happens on most farms,Your mum is a fantastic farmer and all round brilliant person.
Thanks so much!
Miss your weekly films ..
Thank you for filming this , maybe do later a film on a calving .but this really showed the realities of farming life and the hard work that goes into it and many of us do not know .
Thank you again.
Great to see you guys back and thriving
Well done Ru. I'm a Registered nurse in the USA. The adrenaline drop after the excitement can realy hit you hard. Don't be embarrassed. You came through when your mum needed you.
Great video Ru! Glad you shared this, true representation of farm life. I agree with you it was likely the shredded wheat!! Not enough protein. I'm a retired veterinarian and I always told my employees, especially new ones, to eat a good breakfast AND if you start to feel "funny" to SIT DOWN immediately, don't even take 1 step because you won't make the second step and will fall on your face! Glad you weren't injured physically. Your pride will heal 😉 Thanks again for another great video!
Hahah, had to be the Shredded Wheat right… think we can rule those out as a future sponsor!
Ru as always you show the ups and downs of farming life never straight forward but isn’t that life! Keep doing it and your videos are informative for my ag classes as it brings farming to life. Thank your mum for her continuous input well done.
Wow, you use them for classes! That’s so cool, thank you for your support Sami !!
Glad for the update thank you Ru. Tell your mum not to feel bad, sometimes these things happen when you have animals, and I bet it was a nice little calf as well. as your mum said the heifer recovered well which is the sign of a good farmer.
I couldn’t agree more Maxine, thank you for your support!
Things happen. The important part is to improve, make adjustments as needed, and 'move on'. Be well, be strong, and have a great summer. From Maryland, USA.
Thanks Laurie! Lovely to hear from you & hope all is well with you in the states :)
Don't be embarrased Ru! My first times observing surgery as a pre-vet student I passed out as well. Heck, sometimes I get lightheaded now while I'm the one performing the surgery. Gotta keep the AC turned low and wear breathable/cooling clothes on surgery days. Glad you weren't injured in your fall and that the heifer is recovering well.
Thanks a bunch! Good to know that, and actually Jon the vet said something similar to me just after it happened… but I felt he was just being kind. I will say though, that’s one heck of a thing to witness in a barn!! Unbelievable how much happens, and how the heifer was still standing through it. Such an experience and thanks for sharing your story!
Rufus, thanks for the video. Life has bright sides and down sides. Just like farming. At least the heifer is okay. You got out without obvious physical damage. The care your mother has for you makes for a good mother. The care she shows for her animals makes for a very good farmer. Let the one without shortcomings throw the first stone.
Stay healthy and safe and look forward to updates from you, your mum and the farm.
Thanks Enno, always so special to read your comments. 🙌🏽
Well done for sharing this. Things can go wrong and as it's not always nice it's better to be honest.
Thanks Martin, appreciate the support
It reminded me of when, on a vacation to Galicia, one of my uncle's cows had its guts come out after giving birth. It was quite an experience helping to put all that back inside. I will never forget that!
Great video Ru. The realty on a farm. No such thing as visiting a farming family and not expecting to be put to work. Fainting can happen to the best of us Ru, you did well you last as long as you did .
Well done Ru! Great video on showing that incidents like this happen and happen on many farms, wasn’t meant to happen but it did, doesn’t make a person a bad farmer these things can happen, great to hear the heifer is doing well out on grass, looking forward to the next update. John B
I have been there we all make mistakes…and learn or try to prevent it from happening again. Glad the heifer is ok!
a fire is so devastating more so when it is a farm plus losing animals. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and God will take care of you all. Hang in there give my love to your mom and the family including the animals
As I worked on a farm in the UK helped quite often with calves but after moving to France was asked to help with a cessairian what a experience luckily the calf lived
Awesome Martin! Thanks for providing some balance to proceedings 🙌🏽
Oh Ru!! Been there done that myself my first surgery as a vet assistant I went pale Dr Laub said “you better sit down”, but down I went🤪. After working in the field for 30 years I caught a few newbies before they hit the floor. Thanks for showing the “ real” life stuff.
Ru thank you for a very honest video sorry your mum lost the calf but thankfully the cow is ok and you are to nothing to be ashamed of fainting,best regards to you and your mum,take care and thank you.
Thanks Keith, great to hear from you again! Appreciate the support on the fainting front!
Excellent video. Well done Ru, you came through in the end. your Mum should not feel bad over the matter with the heifer, accidents happen, I have seen a bull go through a fence for action, keep up the good work !!!
Your family is incredible thank you for sharing the difficult but real moments . You have been so inspirational to me . I love your honest love for your farm ! Keep sharing guys I know it’s difficult but you put so many smiles on peoples faces in such difficult times !
What a beautiful comment & we so appreciate it! Thank you 🙏🏼
@@flankfarm you are highly appreciated by many ! Thank you 😁
It's always the young tarts. We've had 6 c sections on the farm in my life time (37 years) none have been fun. 3 the calf had died 3 lived, 5 of them were young heifers around 18 months old 3 of them were brought at auction as 12 month olds the other two went through fences to get to the neighbors bull. 1 was a older cow with a upside down back the front calf that was massive and mum just wasn't dilated enough that was Christmas Eve 2021, we named the calf Eve and she is a gem like her mum, I can go out to the paddock when she's laying down and lay up against her often falling asleep.
Thanks for showing the realism of farming. Its not all a bed of roses. I put your incident down to the hot weather or lac of Breakfast.
Thanks Andrew! It certainly isn’t & very thankful for the support. Definitely the shredded wheat right ;)
I could not have helped I reckon and may have fainted well before you did so congratulations on being so caring and brave!
Paul WW village
Hahah, thanks Paul! Great to hear from you & I appreciate the support 🙌🏽
Poor Ru, went down with a right clunk, must have hurt somewhere. Good on you for coping when needed with something totally out of your comfort zone. Be proud of that!
Your Mum was a delight as always. So wish you could do more vlogging from the farm. Thank you both :)
Nice to see another video. Too bad about the calf. C-sections were higher in our area this spring and that was with mature cows and heifers. Early maturity in the animals is great, but has it’s own challenges. And as for the shredded wheat, it is fine for breakfast (maybe a coffee or tea). I worked EMS (ambulance) and was fine with the emergency in field, but sometimes when I would get back to the hospital, those procedures would affect me. Sit down, head between knees. Looking forward to the next one. I’m sure you must have footage you can put together for some short videos. Hope the heat isn’t too hard on all.
Refreshing to see that you really do show the good and the bad not just talk about it. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I’ve come close to fainting before. The more of it you see the easier it gets. I imagine that was a bit of a shock to the system for you. Keep the videos coming. All the best to C-cow, your mum and, well. All of you. Oliver
Thanks Oliver! Certainly was a shock to the system, hahah. It’s hard to prepare for an event like that. Something I’m grateful to have gone through, and I’ll never forget. Heifer is out on the grass now enjoying the summer & I hope you’re well!
@@flankfarm Aye, all is good up here. Just weaned my first lambs and just heard “New England” on the radio and reminded me of one of your older videos😆
Shredded wheat is one of my favorite cereals Ru. I'll make sure to not eat it if I ever have to scrub in as an assistant. 😉
Hahaha! Love it. Thanks for the comment !
You guys are the best .
At last your back..Yep passing out is part of loving and looking after livestock...must admit it doesn't bother me... however deliver a still born lamb, and and smell that, You can handle anything on a farm....all the best..
it is a sight to see if your not use to it. hope you are doing well sorry for the heifer sorry for your mom. love to you all
Hahah, it really is - thanks Ruth.
It was going really well until you tripped over something and fell down. Pity the calf didn’t survive, but that’s farming I’m afraid. Great to see another video from you after what seems like an eternity. We look forward to your next update. Take care.
Thank you both! Hahah, that sounds right … just a trip. Really appreciate your support 👍🏼
Thank you taking us along on this sad journey. Keep well guys. 🐄👩🌾
Thank you Shirley! Appreciate you joining us for the journey 🚜
Brilliant video Ru have seen a few c sections over the years very stressful but at least the cow survived so it's not a total loss take care and keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Paul! So stressful and a lot to take in. Appreciate your comment!
Great account Ru,, as they say shit happens!!! Cant wait for the next video mate i know its gonna be a ‘hot’ one!!! Rgds Nick B
Great to see you back 😀
Thanks Nicholas, great to be back!
24 months old is plenty old enough just choose the correct bull. Great video
Don't be embarrassed about fainting you did what was asked of you.... and your not a bad farmer regarding her been pregnant it wasn't done on purpose accidents happen xxxx
We all love your video’s
Greetings from the netherlands
Woooo, thanks to you from the Netherlands. Wonderful to have your support Martine
Great video guys 😀 good that you show the rough side of things.
Thanks Pete! It wouldn’t be real if we didn’t and thanks for your support
My life! What a moving video this one is. Thanks for showing the not so nice side to farming and nature. Hope you and your Mum have got over what must have been a traumatic experience.
Thanks Justin, as mum eluded to - she’s a little more seasoned than me! What a ridiculous experience, honestly I’ve watched it back a few times and I still remember it vividly. Thanks for the comment & support you give us! Hope you’re having a great summer
This channel could make it so big if there was more videos
Too kind, thanks Nesfield J - if only we could find the time 🙌🏽
Usually happens during the procedure. Ru please tell your mother that she is not a bad farmer.
Thanks Henry! I will & I appreciate that