Aww Eleanor and Nora are lucky that everyone helps give those two special attention. I loved it when little Nora ran out into the field to play with the others.
Eleanor isn't worried about being at the bottom of the pack. She knows that Dusty and his stepdad will hand feed her cubes. I think that is her preferred way. Every animal I have ever had in multiples had leaders and then followers, and one was always at the bottom of the pack/herd. It is just part of life. Edit: I am not just making shit up here. I have lived on multiple ranches, at least one over 1000 acres. Everything I ate growing up was basically raised by us. My grandfather spent a lot of time making sure I understood how the circle of life works, and how the pecking order worked. I was just a small kid when I started helping in the harvesting of our animals. My grandfather made sure we knew not only how to keep our farm animals alive but also how to keep a healthy balance and how important wolves, coyotes and bears are to keeping the rodents down in numbers so that crops could grow. I swear, I get so ticked off by people who know nothing about wildlife and ranching try to advocate for them in the opposite way of what needs to be done. Eleanor prefers her cubes hand fed to her by Dusty. She knows what she is doing, and that is how she chooses to do it.
And I think Nora will make her own way in life. Compassion is a human thing, I think. A fine thing to have I reckon, some gain it, some never do. I think it matters to keep an eye out for the underdog. They might not compete for status but they might have a valuable contribution to make to the group, or not. It doesn't matter. Helping another get by gives a human a good feeling - don't know about bison or rabbits or......
@@joanlovelace7338 For pack animals it’s instinct and natural order. Our look at the situation is through the mind of a human being; we analyze and overthink things and attach emotion. For the Bison it’s life, order, and they all have a part and role to play in the pack. Don’t be sad, they’re well cared for by Dusty and they’re all content as is. If they aren’t, they’ll fight it out
It's just an observation but the last couple of videos that I've been seeing Maya on she's been hesitating to jump like the other day she didn't want to jump over the fence or climb under it and then I don't know she was having problems getting in and out of the truck I'm hoping there's nothing wrong with her hips for her back
Do you suppose the other bison are aware of Eleanor's poor eyesight? Showing exclusion because they are sensing a defect or weakness? Nora seems happy with the herd :) And Eleanor has accepted her place in pecking order. But she sure is a sweetheart 💕
Hi Dusty. Dunbar is a magnificent bison. Glad Eleanor and Nora are back with the herd. Great video. I miss lumpy but I know that he is in a better place. God bless and love yall 💖💖
Sad to see Eleanore and Nora are pushed back again 😔. It's the food she's not being allowed. Until the grass returns I get frustrated. Praying nothing happens to Nora. Hope 2023 has better conditions to grow grass and wheat to roll. Last year sucked for everyone. Blessings to CTB 🙏🙏
Don’t worry about them, Ranchers LOVE Their animals. Do you think they would let them starve??? There is a pecking order in EVERY HERD of EVERY animal, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, geese, ducks, horse, deer, elk, cattle and bison. It doesn’t mean the herd HATES THEM, it just means they eat and drink last. Dusty has it taken care of.🥰
You realize she doesn't eat at first, but she hangs back and there is plenty of hay. You all really need to start researching how packs, herds, prides, and groups of wild animals survive. If Eleanor wanted to be higher up in the herd, she would be willing to fight for that position. Neither Eleanor nor Nora is starving to death. They are getting plenty of grass and hay. You can see the leftover hay rows out there. Some of you all need to spend some time out of real farms seeing how it really works. You think Eleanor has it rough, you should see how the roosters treat the hens!
Unlike the big ranches you are lucky enough to know your bison individually . They are lucky to have you taking care of them and addressing their needs . Eleanor knows you and Kevin are going to make sure she has a chance to get a few cubes regardless of her rank in the herd . I love yor channel Dusty . Thanks for bringing us along for the ride with Maya as you do your chores .
Actually, I think Nora is more feisty. She still seems to be on the small side, which doesn't help with pecking order, but she may not end up on the bottom.
Eleanor knows you’ll always watch out for her. The patties would be great for the flower beds! I love our visits with you, Dusty. Blessings to you all ❤
Dusty , thank you for the update on Eleanor and Nora .. they both are truly special ... and Eleanor knows how to get her some extra treats , she’s smart ! She may be low on the peaking order , but she’s definitely first on special treatment !! Will she ever go into the herd to be bred by big joe ? Or have I missed that some how ?
I'm sure just watching this video that you make sure Eleanor and Nora get there little share of the cubes thank you for taking such good care of her and Nora they are very special in our hearts
People,I can only imagine it is city folk worried about the poop? 🥴 That is wonderful fertilizer. I’ve watched other homesteader channels where people are worried about the poop, Good Lord, a few good rains or snow melts and it will be dissolved and making more grass for the livestock. Do you SEE how HUGE those pastures are?? If someone came to my pasture and told me to pickup the poop, they’d be laughed off the road! It is just a natural thing, happening for centuries. Nobody Is dying from poop piles, okay?? Sheesh, Dusty, I don’t know how you don’t lose your cool sometimes🥰 Nora is having a blast and Eleanor is living her best life. Thank you Dusty for sharing your life and your AWESOME Herds♥️
Eleanor is special. That peaking order is just normal. I see it in chickens as well as deer that hang out at the place. Nora is a little cutie. Little Miah is something else - a mind of her own. It was good to see Dunbar too.
I liked it best when Eleanor was Queen in with the yearlings, but Dusty knows best. Must be true that we always root for the underdog (Bison in this case) as I really root for Eleanor.
Dunbar is so handsome. Moving Eleanor and Nora was a great decision. They look good. We use to takes an old mattress frame with the springs on it and drag it behind the tractor. Usually we had to put a few cement blocks on top to keep it from bouncing to high. Pretty inexpensive way to get the job done. I think we are all missing a Brooks video. Haven't seen Marissa either. It's always a pleasure to see them.
Just hook a piece of chainlink fence behind utv and drag the heavy manure areas to get it busted up. Another thing is that the dung beetles will utilize it as well.
I do that with chain link on a small 5 acre lot. Not for manute but to knock down gopher mounds. It does work. I roll mine up s couple of time to make a bigger weighted drag!.
Eleanor is royalty and she knows it. She lets the others lead her procession. She’s letting them check for poison and then getting special attention/catering. She’s definitely the smartest! Keeps an eye on Mia, she’ll be stealing the tab and joyriding when you’re not looking.
Hey, talk to Daniel. He has a metal rake he hooks up to spread gravel. Maybe you could use it and just spread it that way. It's just a thought. Great video as always! ❤
Dunbar!!! Looking good, Dunbar ❤️ Sweet Eleanor!!! Sweet Eleanor and Nora, such sweet bison ❤️ I don't think Eleanor minds being at the bottom. She probably wouldn't have it any other way. Man, do I love watching your herds Dusty!!! ❤️🦬❤️🦬❤️
Hi! When the dung patties dry out the bison will walk on and through them and spread it out naturally. No need for fancy farm spreaders. Love those bison.
A drag or a harrow pulled over the pasture will break down the “ patty’s “ and fertilize the ground , witch in turn makes more grass . We used to do this on our dairy cow pastures. It can be pulled by a ATV , witch I have seen on your videos. Enjoy sharing your life together with your heard of buff’s. Thanks for sharing
Not sure if it would be ideal for you but I have seen some cattle farms use a drag behind the tractor to spread it out instead of the manure spreader those are pricey.
Just wondering what you think. You've been to some very large bison farms. There is no way, maybe I don't know, that the bison rancher on a big farm can have a one-on-one with members of the herd. You've been able to somewhat domestic the animals in your herd. That makes them easier to manage. My question is if, at the end of everything, is this beneficial to the bison who you have "tamed" and what happens when your herd gets larger?
Thanks for the critter fix once again Dusty. Whether it's the dogs, the chickens' antics, the bison, always a pleasure. Yes, we do love our princess too. Who's her mirror image, the one with the small horn on the right side?
Elenor is one you definitely want to keep in your herd so she can pass her good genes on. ie: good disposition friendly not so rambunctious. She is absolutely a sweet heart in the bison world. Just wish Yellowstone visitors would realize they are not touchable like she is.
I had trouble with my audio and I couldn't hear everything you said throughout this video, but I got the idea. I love to see Mia and Thor and all the beauties in your pastures.
Eleanor! Our American Sweetheart! And her Cutie, Nora! Hello, Thor and Maya! Sharing the Driver’s Seat! Good Morning, Dunbar! Playful Herd this morning! Treats! Even Dunbar is Playful! The little calves are so cute and playful! Cubes for Eleanor and Nora! That little is a Doll! Growing up too fast ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤! Eleanor’s Bull is a very Nice! Nora is so sweet and playful! Eleanor is just so sweet, beautiful and good mother! Eleanor is a big Favorite! Eleanor has a special place in my Heart! Dunbar is another Favorite! I love Hoss, too! Big Joe, Kit and others are special! Great Video! Enjoyed seeing a lot of Eleanor, Nora and Dunbar! Thank-you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A couple of other TH-cam ranchers have a piece of chain like a chunk of chain link fence that they pull behind a tractor etc that breaks down and spreads the manure around the pasture. Would that work for you?
Dunbar in the back of the truck😂..looked like he was saying "I'm not doing anything, go on and talk about the poop in your hand, I'm just making sure the rest of them stay away from the bag in your truck" 😜🤣
Awe but dad this isn't ours.🤔 Do they treat Nora rhe same way as Eleanor? Dunbar is looking really good! Love seeing Nora out there playing. God Bless you Dusty! You have such a great loving heart! Take care see you soon. Love & hugs ❤️🤗😊🙏✝️
They do have small harrows that you can pull behind four-wheelers or your side by side that you can go through your field and break those patties up it looks like a little gate almost but it's got little spikes in it and a chain that you hook over the ball hitch over that and pull it behind a four-wheeler or your side by side and just run through your fields to break up all the piles of poo. Love to see all the special attention that yall give to Eleanor. God bless yall
plenty of TH-cam videos on dragging your pasture. some people have come up with their own creative inventions for a drag that wouldn't be hard to replicate.
1 very effective method for breaking up and spreading manure piles on a pasture is to drag a woven wire fence behind a tractor, ATV or vehicle that's weighted down with some weights like logs, concrete blocks or something else.
All you have to do is use is a thick wire spreader to drag behind your truck or your little trucks you use. You don't have to buy expensive equipment to it. I can't remember the name of it but it spreads their poop out really good for your pastures Dusty.
Good segment regarding Eleanor & the Nora. You mentioned Big Joe being eight years old. So not being a rancher I was wondering how long can he or a typical bull breed? I truly enjoy these episodes & I can understand why you were a teacher. You teach us every time. 👍❤️🦬
A friend that had some cattle, pulls a big bar with about 6 or 8 big log chains attached. The chains breaks up the piles of poop & spreads it around. He didn't have as much land as you do.
Another fine video. I just chuckle over folks concern about poo - I see it on many channels. It decomposes just fine where it is dropped. It is vegetable matter rather that the meat products dogs and cats eat that makes their poo stinky.
There is a rake called a Harrow (not sure on the spelling) that you can put on the back of the side by side or ATV and pull it around the pasture. It breaks up the 💩 piles no matter if there fresh or old. 💜🙏
Don't know if this an option, I have horses and sometimes the poop builds up in certain areas, I either use the brush hog or large lawn mower to chop up and spread poop. Granted it needs to be dry, then the rain will wash it around and fertilize.
Would it be possible or easier to feed Eleanor her special cubes out of a bucket? I don’t know a lot about bison but it might be a good way to hand feel her without putting your fingers at risk.
Dusty Thank you for being so patient and explaining things to those of us unfamiliar with herd dynamics. It is clear you deeply care for all of your animals.
All you need to do is drag an old bead box spring behind the pickup that is what I do it and it helps think about it will with your poop from building up I call it spreading the love.
Hi Dusty! Good 2 c Nora's doing really well, being back out in the herd with her Mumma Eleanor, & the rest of the herd. Luv your Videos. From Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
More than fire starter. The pioneers used it when there was no wood, and on the plains that was what they used. I wonder if there is a market for it. With horses lots of parasites are in manure. It might be something to think about. Your pastures can get pretty heavy inundated with poop. I did ask about hoof care earlier where dairy cattle seem to need it a lot.
Eleanor will always be a princess and Nora will be special because she has a beautiful mother ...Eleanor is very lucky that her owner love her and don't see her as just a bison he always make sure she get her treats and Eleanor because she his princess know she get special attention and don't need to go close to other 🦬 to get cube this way she doesn't get hurt and she still get her cubes from you ❤️
Aww Eleanor and Nora are lucky that everyone helps give those two special attention. I loved it when little Nora ran out into the field to play with the others.
Eleanor isn't worried about being at the bottom of the pack. She knows that Dusty and his stepdad will hand feed her cubes. I think that is her preferred way. Every animal I have ever had in multiples had leaders and then followers, and one was always at the bottom of the pack/herd. It is just part of life.
Edit: I am not just making shit up here. I have lived on multiple ranches, at least one over 1000 acres. Everything I ate growing up was basically raised by us. My grandfather spent a lot of time making sure I understood how the circle of life works, and how the pecking order worked. I was just a small kid when I started helping in the harvesting of our animals. My grandfather made sure we knew not only how to keep our farm animals alive but also how to keep a healthy balance and how important wolves, coyotes and bears are to keeping the rodents down in numbers so that crops could grow. I swear, I get so ticked off by people who know nothing about wildlife and ranching try to advocate for them in the opposite way of what needs to be done.
Eleanor prefers her cubes hand fed to her by Dusty. She knows what she is doing, and that is how she chooses to do it.
Doesn't mean a person can't have compassion for the under dog and to know Nora will have the same life is sad.
Joan Lovelace, they aren’t sad, why would you be?
how u tell them apart?
And I think Nora will make her own way in life. Compassion is a human thing, I think. A fine thing to have I reckon, some gain it, some never do. I think it matters to keep an eye out for the underdog. They might not compete for status but they might have a valuable contribution to make to the group, or not. It doesn't matter. Helping another get by gives a human a good feeling - don't know about bison or rabbits or......
@@joanlovelace7338 For pack animals it’s instinct and natural order. Our look at the situation is through the mind of a human being; we analyze and overthink things and attach emotion. For the Bison it’s life, order, and they all have a part and role to play in the pack. Don’t be sad, they’re well cared for by Dusty and they’re all content as is. If they aren’t, they’ll fight it out
Love Maya❤️ Love Dunbar❤️Love Eleanor ❤️Love Nora- okay- I just am smitten with all the bison! (and sweet Maya). Thanks for taking us with you!!
A great informational video! Love how you and Kevin go the extra mile for Eleanor! She is so special. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!
Scam? LOL
Nora looks like she is really enjoying herself with the other calves. Eleanor is the sweetest❤
Elenor’s is the sweetest thing! I’m glad you give her special attention 💜💜💜
It's just an observation but the last couple of videos that I've been seeing Maya on she's been hesitating to jump like the other day she didn't want to jump over the fence or climb under it and then I don't know she was having problems getting in and out of the truck I'm hoping there's nothing wrong with her hips for her back
Do you suppose the other bison are aware of Eleanor's poor eyesight? Showing exclusion because they are sensing a defect or weakness? Nora seems happy with the herd :) And Eleanor has accepted her place in pecking order. But she sure is a sweetheart 💕
Dusty said there's something different about her and the herd picks up on that.
Hi Dusty. Dunbar is a magnificent bison. Glad Eleanor and Nora are back with the herd. Great video. I miss lumpy but I know that he is in a better place. God bless and love yall 💖💖
Poor Eleanor she always gets run off her cube's she is just to sweet
I think Eleanor was happier being with the yearlings😢 little Nora though was happy to be back…
Sad to see Eleanore and Nora are pushed back again 😔. It's the food she's not being allowed. Until the grass returns I get frustrated. Praying nothing happens to Nora. Hope 2023 has better conditions to grow grass and wheat to roll. Last year sucked for everyone. Blessings to CTB 🙏🙏
Don’t worry about them, Ranchers LOVE Their animals. Do you think they would let them starve??? There is a pecking order in EVERY HERD of EVERY animal, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, geese, ducks, horse, deer, elk, cattle and bison. It doesn’t mean the herd HATES THEM, it just means they eat and drink last. Dusty has it taken care of.🥰
You realize she doesn't eat at first, but she hangs back and there is plenty of hay. You all really need to start researching how packs, herds, prides, and groups of wild animals survive. If Eleanor wanted to be higher up in the herd, she would be willing to fight for that position. Neither Eleanor nor Nora is starving to death. They are getting plenty of grass and hay. You can see the leftover hay rows out there. Some of you all need to spend some time out of real farms seeing how it really works. You think Eleanor has it rough, you should see how the roosters treat the hens!
Eleanor is at the TOP of the FAVORITE PRINCESS List for all of us Ladies OUT HERE!!! Keep on feeding her extra and her baby also !!!
I agree 👍
Unlike the big ranches you are lucky enough to know your bison individually . They are lucky to have you taking care of them and addressing their needs . Eleanor knows you and Kevin are going to make sure she has a chance to get a few cubes regardless of her rank in the herd . I love yor channel Dusty . Thanks for bringing us along for the ride with Maya as you do your chores .
Eleanor is a sweetheart! Nora sure loves to play, that is so great to see! 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏
Just so you all know- Nora is not necessarily doomed to be at bottom of pecking order- she may have totally different personality.
Actually, I think Nora is more feisty. She still seems to be on the small side, which doesn't help with pecking order, but she may not end up on the bottom.
What happened to audio??
@@debannas4567, wind noise. There's no "wind sock" over the microphone to cut the noise. Then I think the racket was noticed, & the sound was cut off.
Eleanor knows you’ll always watch out for her.
The patties would be great for the flower beds!
I love our visits with you, Dusty. Blessings to you all ❤
Good to see Eleanor and Nora back in the herd. Hugs from N.C..❤️
Use a drag harrow or other tool to drag the pasture and it will spread out the poop. I just did a video of it on my channel and my bison loved it.
Dusty , thank you for the update on Eleanor and Nora .. they both are truly special ... and Eleanor knows how to get her some extra treats , she’s smart ! She may be low on the peaking order , but she’s definitely first on special treatment !! Will she ever go into the herd to be bred by big joe ? Or have I missed that some how ?
I'm sure just watching this video that you make sure Eleanor and Nora get there little share of the cubes thank you for taking such good care of her and Nora they are very special in our hearts
Eleanor and Nora will be ok with Dusty and Kevin’s special attention . Love all you guys ❤
Poor Eleanor they won't let her eat. I feel sorry for her.
People,I can only imagine it is city folk worried about the poop? 🥴
That is wonderful fertilizer. I’ve watched other homesteader channels where people are worried about the poop, Good Lord, a few good rains or snow melts and it will be dissolved and making more grass for the livestock. Do you SEE how HUGE those pastures are?? If someone came to my pasture and told me to pickup the poop, they’d be laughed off the road! It is just a natural thing, happening for centuries. Nobody Is dying from poop piles, okay?? Sheesh, Dusty, I don’t know how you don’t lose your cool sometimes🥰
Nora is having a blast and Eleanor is living her best life. Thank you Dusty for sharing your life and your AWESOME Herds♥️
Eleanor doesn't seem to be suffering at her station. Nora is so cute jumping around like she does.
Eleanor is special. That peaking order is just normal. I see it in chickens as well as deer that hang out at the place. Nora is a little cutie. Little Miah is something else - a mind of her own. It was good to see Dunbar too.
Elleanor is on the top, it is in her own way, I am glad you and Kevin look out for her and her baby and thank you for that!!!
Eleanor is special because she is so gentle. I love watching all the bison. God bless you from Michigan ❤️
I liked it best when Eleanor was Queen in with the yearlings, but Dusty knows best. Must be true that we always root for the underdog (Bison in this case) as I really root for Eleanor.
Dunbar is so handsome. Moving Eleanor and Nora was a great decision. They look good. We use to takes an old mattress frame with the springs on it and drag it behind the tractor. Usually we had to put a few cement blocks on top to keep it from bouncing to high. Pretty inexpensive way to get the job done. I think we are all missing a Brooks video. Haven't seen Marissa either. It's always a pleasure to see them.
Will elinor's calf be as timid as her mom?
Just hook a piece of chainlink fence behind utv and drag the heavy manure areas to get it busted up. Another thing is that the dung beetles will utilize it as well.
Chickens hunt for grubs & fly larvae in the Gung, too!
I do that with chain link on a small 5 acre lot. Not for manute but to knock down gopher mounds. It does work. I roll mine up s couple of time to make a bigger weighted drag!.
Eleanor is royalty and she knows it. She lets the others lead her procession. She’s letting them check for poison and then getting special attention/catering. She’s definitely the smartest!
Keeps an eye on Mia, she’ll be stealing the tab and joyriding when you’re not looking.
Sweet Elinor!❤
I love that you have a special relationship with some of those magnifique animals😉 Another great video! 🦋🍎
We used to use a full hog panel and drag the pasture, it worked great ☺we had 21 horses and there was a lot f poo to spread. It helped fertilize.
It was good to see Eleanor and Nora. Did I notice Dumbar limp a little?
Or maybe just changing his gait?
I noticed the change, too!
Understand pecking order but feel bad for Nora she's learning to be submissive
Hey, talk to Daniel. He has a metal rake he hooks up to spread gravel. Maybe you could use it and just spread it that way. It's just a thought.
Great video as always! ❤
Love seeing the Bison. Did the audio cut out for anyone else?
Yes, it did. Dusty must have encountered mic issue.
Dunbar!!! Looking good, Dunbar ❤️
Sweet Eleanor!!! Sweet Eleanor and Nora, such sweet bison ❤️ I don't think Eleanor minds being at the bottom. She probably wouldn't have it any other way. Man, do I love watching your herds Dusty!!! ❤️🦬❤️🦬❤️
Oh Dusty, looks like Elsinore wants to be hand fed ! 🥰🥰👍
Will the calves have their mama’s pecking order as they get older?
Yes.
Hi! When the dung patties dry out the bison will walk on and through them and spread it out naturally. No need for fancy farm spreaders. Love those bison.
A drag or a harrow pulled over the pasture will break down the “ patty’s “ and fertilize the ground , witch in turn makes more grass . We used to do this on our dairy cow pastures. It can be pulled by a ATV , witch I have seen on your videos. Enjoy sharing your life together with your heard of buff’s. Thanks for sharing
Another great video Dusty. Elanor is sure special. God Bless 💕💕💕
Audio stopped at about half way through 😔😔😔 Oh back on now 😁😁😁
Sadly Will Nora inherit her mothers rang. Your bisons are Awesome and You take care of them Top Notch. Thank You
I’ve learned a lot about bison watching your channel.👍🏻
Love watching your videos and learning about the bison.
Thanks for all your help and knowledge Dusty, we really enjoy learning about your beautiful bison and thanks for sharing them with us 🥰
Dusty, I'm glad you explained about Eleanor because I was really worried about her. Now I won't worry so much.
I worry Eleanor won't get enough to eat.
Longhorn Lester has a wire thing that he pulls and it breaks up the poop and spreads it around check out his channel
Not sure if it would be ideal for you but I have seen some cattle farms use a drag behind the tractor to spread it out instead of the manure spreader those are pricey.
Just wondering what you think. You've been to some very large bison farms. There is no way, maybe I don't know, that the bison rancher on a big farm can have a one-on-one with members of the herd. You've been able to somewhat domestic the animals in your herd. That makes them easier to manage. My question is if, at the end of everything, is this beneficial to the bison who you have "tamed" and what happens when your herd gets larger?
Looks like Nora is quite feisty 😆
I love how you take care of your bison both ranches look great we can see you put your heart into them
Thanks for the critter fix once again Dusty. Whether it's the dogs, the chickens' antics, the bison, always a pleasure. Yes, we do love our princess too. Who's her mirror image, the one with the small horn on the right side?
Eleanor and Nora are doing their thing! I wouldn’t be surprised to see Dunbar hop in the ATV or your truck!!😂😂😂😂😂
Are there other bison ranchers that could trade bulls for a few seasons to decrease inbreeding?
Thank you for bringing us along from this outdoor nature loving lady ! (y)
Elenor is one you definitely want to keep in your herd so she can pass her good genes on. ie: good disposition friendly not so rambunctious. She is absolutely a sweet heart in the bison world. Just wish Yellowstone visitors would realize they are not touchable like she is.
I had trouble with my audio and I couldn't hear everything you said throughout this video, but I got the idea. I love to see Mia and Thor and all the beauties in your pastures.
Me too. Lost audio.
@@katherinefisher6847 I lost it for almost two minutes before it returned.
Hi Dusty I had horses for years and used a spike tooth drag harrow i breaks up the poop and spreads over the pastures you can pull it with your UTV
Good evening from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures and your herds
Eleanor! Our American Sweetheart! And her Cutie, Nora! Hello, Thor and Maya! Sharing the Driver’s Seat! Good Morning, Dunbar! Playful Herd this morning! Treats! Even Dunbar is Playful! The little calves are so cute and playful! Cubes for Eleanor and Nora! That little is a Doll! Growing up too fast ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤! Eleanor’s Bull is a very Nice! Nora is so sweet and playful! Eleanor is just so sweet, beautiful and good mother! Eleanor is a big Favorite! Eleanor has a special place in my Heart! Dunbar is another Favorite! I love Hoss, too! Big Joe, Kit and others are special! Great Video! Enjoyed seeing a lot of Eleanor, Nora and Dunbar! Thank-you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
IOWA DAD JOKE of the day
[Q] at what time,do DUCKS wake up?
[A] at the QUACK of dawn,of course
A couple of other TH-cam ranchers have a piece of chain like a chunk of chain link fence that they pull behind a tractor etc that breaks down and spreads the manure around the pasture. Would that work for you?
Dunbar in the back of the truck😂..looked like he was saying "I'm not doing anything, go on and talk about the poop in your hand, I'm just making sure the rest of them stay away from the bag in your truck" 😜🤣
Awe but dad this isn't ours.🤔 Do they treat Nora rhe same way as Eleanor? Dunbar is looking really good!
Love seeing Nora out there playing. God Bless you Dusty! You have such a great loving heart! Take care see you soon. Love & hugs ❤️🤗😊🙏✝️
The bison are so majestic and beautiful. I love their eyes... Yes, I love how you give Eleanor special treatment. Love her. Did she break a horn?
Dunbar. Eleanor and little Nora makes a perfect family. One of my favorite family on your ranch.
They do have small harrows that you can pull behind four-wheelers or your side by side that you can go through your field and break those patties up it looks like a little gate almost but it's got little spikes in it and a chain that you hook over the ball hitch over that and pull it behind a four-wheeler or your side by side and just run through your fields to break up all the piles of poo. Love to see all the special attention that yall give to Eleanor. God bless yall
plenty of TH-cam videos on dragging your pasture. some people have come up with their own creative inventions for a drag that wouldn't be hard to replicate.
1 very effective method for breaking up and spreading manure piles on a pasture is to drag a woven wire fence behind a tractor, ATV or vehicle that's weighted down with some weights like logs, concrete blocks or something else.
Eleanor is obviously very smart. She knows her name. And she preferred to be hand feed by you. As does Dunbar and big Joe.
All you have to do is use is a thick wire spreader to drag behind your truck or your little trucks you use.
You don't have to buy expensive equipment to it.
I can't remember the name of it but it spreads their poop out really good for your pastures Dusty.
Good segment regarding Eleanor & the Nora. You mentioned Big Joe being eight years old. So not being a rancher I was wondering how long can he or a typical bull breed? I truly enjoy these episodes & I can understand why you were a teacher. You teach us every time. 👍❤️🦬
A friend that had some cattle, pulls a big bar with about 6 or 8 big log chains attached. The chains breaks up the piles of poop & spreads it around. He didn't have as much land as you do.
Another fine video. I just chuckle over folks concern about poo - I see it on many channels. It decomposes just fine where it is dropped. It is vegetable matter rather that the meat products dogs and cats eat that makes their poo stinky.
I assume there are regulations that would get in the way, but if not...buffalo chip fire starter in the merch collection?
Let chickens follow the herds. They will break up the patties and keep the flies down.
There is a rake called a Harrow (not sure on the spelling) that you can put on the back of the side by side or ATV and pull it around the pasture. It breaks up the 💩 piles no matter if there fresh or old. 💜🙏
Don't know if this an option, I have horses and sometimes the poop builds up in certain areas, I either use the brush hog or large lawn mower to chop up and spread poop. Granted it needs to be dry, then the rain will wash it around and fertilize.
Would it be possible or easier to feed Eleanor her special cubes out of a bucket? I don’t know a lot about bison but it might be a good way to hand feel her without putting your fingers at risk.
I would just use a harrow behind the tractor and spread manure and left over hay across the pasture for fertilizer ,
Another thing is the creatures that break poop down in the summer are hibernating in the cold
Dusty Thank you for being so patient and explaining things to those of us unfamiliar with herd dynamics. It is clear you deeply care for all of your animals.
Thank you!
Dusty a 4' harrow pulled behind a atv would work to spread out the 💩 think I seen Dan had one on AFH.
All you need to do is drag an old bead box spring behind the pickup that is what I do it and it helps think about it will with your poop from building up I call it spreading the love.
Eleanor is the princess, she should go back to being the house mom in the yearling pen!
Hi Dusty! Good 2 c Nora's doing really well, being back out in the herd with her Mumma Eleanor, & the rest of the herd.
Luv your Videos.
From Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Drag chain harrows around behind ur tractor will break up the manure and spread it out as fertilizer
More than fire starter. The pioneers used it when there was no wood, and on the plains that was what they used. I wonder if there is a market for it. With horses lots of parasites are in manure. It might be something to think about. Your pastures can get pretty heavy inundated with poop. I did ask about hoof care earlier where dairy cattle seem to need it a lot.
Get a set of chain Harrow's for behind your ATV
Eleanor will always be a princess and Nora will be special because she has a beautiful mother ...Eleanor is very lucky that her owner love her and don't see her as just a bison he always make sure she get her treats and Eleanor because she his princess know she get special attention and don't need to go close to other 🦬 to get cube this way she doesn't get hurt and she still get her cubes from you ❤️
Love how Eleanor gets special treatment now Nora will be that way so nice to see Nora running with the herd
All you need is a harrow or tires tied together and drag behind your pkp or side by side... work on windy dry day.... we do it all the time!
An old hay rack can work to spread out the manure into a fertilizer base