We're Barely Getting Any Milk...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2021
- Today we are doing something we have never done before...taking our dairy calf away from her mom. Will it help us get more milk?
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You have the prettiest homestead in TH-cam! And I love how clean and tidy everything is and how sweet you are to your animals.
yes, I agree...they are blessed to have all the land to work on!
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How about a quick tour of your orchards.
I love how you two are always so calm and quiet and patient with all your animals, never in any hurry, never abrupt. You give them the time they need. Lovely to experience this journey with you.
You are both such compassionate people that you do without so the young calf doesn't do without, that's why we all love you and love watching you. I always look forward to your vlogs and always feel like your talking to me like I'm there with you. Thank you again guys 💖💖
Teresa; exactly my feelings.
I am in my 60s as a kid my job was hand milking two cows every morning. Yes we separated the Calves at night, But we also played relaxing music in the barn when we milked you’d be surprised a relaxed cow will give you more milk.
Mozart is what I heard works best.
@@joyces.9021 My friend's cows really like listening to Clarence Clemons, lol.
Great advice. Ty
It's proven cows milk more listening to Elvis
From the consensus here, as well as my childhood on a dairy farm where we did play music for the cows, I'd say bovine respond to deep/low notes. Like the ones they make themselves! 💖
I live your teaching methods. The way you are able to articulate and leave out all the ums and ahh. You are so likable and fun to learn from. Thanks for your hard work
Jennifer and don't forget the giggles.
Babe, if you wanted, could be completely weaned she's definitely old enough... But do what's best for you folks. I love how kind you all are to them 😊
I understand all this, but one question. How did Babe or Rose react through the night? I lived on a dairy farm and the cows and calves would cry all night when first separated. And this would go on for several days. I wish you would have recorded them on and off overnight.
@@ginamh8276 from the video they were only separated by a gate so they could see each other and even touch. It seemed they were perfect. I grew up on a dairy farm as well I know we took the calf away right away. So I know the bellowing all-night thing.. But they didn't seem to be the case where they could still be in close contact.
When watering. Never dunk your water tanks into the supply. It infects the entire water supply with anything that might be on the surface. Minor issue but it is a "best Practice" around the farm.
Great advice !
I so enjoy watching your videos. I think you both are the most informative of all the homesteading videos I watch. Thanks for sharing a little of your lives so that others may learn. ❤️
Milking Trick: I learned this from another homestead: they were experiencing the same thing and found that their cow would hold on to the milk for the calf by only dropping some of her milk. When they let the calf milk for a few minutes the cow dropped down the rest of the milk. They pulled the calf away and starting milking again and got gallon of milk then they let the calf have her go.
Justin Rhodes
Good plan
Yep that’s what Justin does.
Do you watch Justin Rhoades too? It looked like that udder has more milk.
@@allahmohammed1819 Or Maybe has strong instincts?
I love how you treat your animals. And you work together so well. Love the smiles, too!
How wonderful to see how all the animals are doing. Loved seeing how big the piglets and ducklings have gotten. Can’t wait for the ducklings to join the other three ducks. I see how your garden is coming along in the background. This must be an exciting and extremely busy time on the farm for you and I thank you for taking the time to share everything with your subscribers. God bless.
“Never give up.”If things go well great that’s a miracle " If everything goes upside down and backwards that’s “LIFE”. Sounds like you 2 are living life to it’s fullest. Love watching. Keep up the good work.
Watching the ducks come out of their coop puts a smile on my face every time!
A great overlook at a day in the life on a farm. There is definitely a lot of work and you can see by the look your faces, how happy you are to being doing that. Thanks for sharing this day. I love the look of those harlequin ducks. They are beautiful. Have a Blessed day.
You may have to add mesh fencing on inside so Babe does not stick her head through and still nurse! Rose can learn to stand close for that to happen!
Love your beautiful productive farms and all you share with us so honestly and completely!
Very enjoyable video - like watching my favorite TV show for half an hour! Can we see how the veggies are growing in the next video please?? Or maybe cooking with Sarah, baking with Kevin.
Great video!!! Thank you . It gives an overview of just how much you have to do to maintain your life style.. It emphasizes my grand father’s favorite saying, “ if you are going to pray for potatoes , you better have a hoe in your hand”.
Thanks again ( especially for the pigs ) I look forward to your next video. Peace and love
Bill Byrnes great saying!!
Really enjoyed this. Almost like being there. Thank you both!
You two are such a loving couple I can't stop watching. Kevin, give Sarah a big hug she is the sweetest.
I loved seeing this day of animal chores and all the updates. Duck noises & mannerisms are so pleasant, can't blame you for wanting more ducks. The curly hair on Tex is so beautiful, I bet the ladies love that, lol. I'm tickled you let Babe nurse for longer than what is commonly practiced now, I'm sure Babe & mom appreciate it. 💜
Your animals are always so calm and pleasant. Just like the two of you! Thank you for sharing!
Wow the ducks have grown and they are so pretty. Loved going on the tour today. God Bless
We use those cattle panels as our "barn lot" - just letting you know that my cows have figured out how to lift one panel with their head and shake until the pin comes out. We've had to strap them together for extra security, lol. Silly cows are SO smart!
yaaaay Animal Chores!
Thank you! I hope that maybe the two rabbits could go into the two rabbit traktors to enjoy some sun and grass❤ Love your content! Best of luck with the pigs!!!
I think they collect the rabbit manure from the caged rabbits for the garden and to sell.
They don’t want them to breed right now so they have to separated.
I am glad you kept her on mom as long as possible! She looks very healthy and so does mom!
Oh my goodness. The baby ducks are so big & cute. But I loved seeing the pigs and I missed seeing HUDSON. He along with the other babies are growing do big. It's lovely seeing how their doing on the farm. Thank you for the showing of you babies, well their not really babies anymore. God bless, and he will continue to bless your homestead. Hi to the girls and your
Mama & daddy.much love to everyone.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😚😚😚😚😚😚😚
Kevin and Sarah, Ist of all, I want you to thank the person that filmed the calf containment sequence. It was well done!!...It seems as if you are streaming things down a bit which I think is cool............Stay cool......Cheers🚜
It was so wonderful to see all the animals again. I have to say, I hatched out almost 2 dozen ducklings in our incubator last month. I sold all but 5. They are my Golden Cascade ducklings and are also 6 and a half months old!! What a coincidence!! So cool!! I'm hoping to build up my flock. I love raising theses ducks!
Because of your vlog, we started our homestead journey a few years ago w rabbits, then canning last year, n now my husband is on board w us getting a dairy cow in the future. Thanks for all your videos n info
Ducks! 🤣 They always remind me of middle schoolers - big personalities, always traveling in groups, leaving a mess wherever they go, and eating gross stuff. You've gotta love them! 🥰
Cows coming to be counted is like a class of 2 year olds. Look over at you and if they want come. My class time was right before lunch so they came pretty quickly. Those hungry little tummies were a big motivator.
The most beautiful herd of cattle EVAH!! Loving all you share from North Idaho zone 6a 💚🌻🌿
Thank you Kevin for the laugh!! You can see the cattle ..... Oh maybe you can't!! loved it, I'm still cracking up. I love you channel and have been a loyal watcher for a while. Until next time be safe and I see you then.
If I could give you 100 thumbs up, I would! That’s how much I enjoy watching your vlogs! All your cattle, calves, ducks, chickens, pigs, and everything else on the farm, looks so healthy. Thanks so much for sharing, and your smiles. God bless. Bev in Maine
It was the first time Babe doesn't realize what's going on. The true test is subsequent evenings.
So good to see all your animals! This is our first year homesteading, just chickens and gardens. I love seeing all that you're doing.
Thank you for sharing the animals on the farm they look amazing and enjoy ya feeding the animals. God bless ya may all your problems be small ones
Just found you. Totally new to me at 70 years old. You are great. Thank you so much.
What a FANTASTIC video ❤️ Thank you so much for updating us.
God bless
That's what I always like about Guernsey and Jersey cows, they are so calm.!
How do you find the time to keep two homesteads so tidy? No wood piles or metal piles or feed sacks floating around like so many places. I love seeing how neat things are on your farms.
I've thought the same thing lol. Our place gets so messy. We try though lol.
Hi Kevin & Sarah,just loved seeing the animals.Babe has such a precious face!Your homestead is just lovely!You both seem to take such pride in your homestead & animals!👍👏☺️TAKE CARE
Good System. Just watch for the calf nursing through the fence. Ours did that🤦♀️
ours did that too! We also increased the feed and alfalfa to get more milk. great videos!
I love how kind you are to your animals, to allow Babe to nurse until she is 14 weeks, and after you have taken the milk you need she can nurse again. ♥️
Your are sure a wise homestead . This is what we use too do when we had cows. Happy cows great milk.
I really like the way you consider your love as well as care for your animals.
Always a pleasure seeing all the animals. All the babies are growing up nicely.
That calf has the sweetest face!!😌
Yayyyy! We got to see the animals! I really enjoy watching the morning chores.
We used to bottle feed the calves since we were right there milking anyway. That way the calves were used to us touching them, leading them, and they were weaned from momma right off. We left the calf on momma once and it was very hard to wean her. After separation at 12 was old, for three months, she immediately went back to nursing mom when reintroduced. Im sure we did something wrong through the process though. LOL. I’m enjoying sharing your journey with you!
I have watched you milking and it seems to go well. When you first started with her I wanted to share what I always tried to do when I milked years ago. I tried to always keep my shoulder or hand in contact with the cow while attaching the milker. Two reasons, one to let her know what is happening and two so I can sense her state of mind, especially when training a young cow. Love the channel.
I always did the same thing. It seems to help the cows stay calm.
Good looking herd of cattle.
I’m watching and trying to catch up. I’m so loving watching you two homestead. I just recently realized that we are homesteaders! I thought it was just “Life”! We are going to lay down woven weave fabric in our 90 x 60 garden and put in a drip tape watering system this spring (2023)! I have a brand new greenhouse, put up in 2022 that I’ve not used yet. I’m so excited. I’ll be retiring 10/01/23! Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks. 🌺
Loved your video this morning nice to see the animals are doing great keep up the hard work yous both look great and happy I'm glad to be able to watch your videos it helps me alot it's pretty cold here in northern Ontario Canada for June by watching and following you guys my garden is doing great thank you for the update and have a great day and God bless
Thank you for taking us along. God bless.
Just a quick question, when did you get rid of the quail? It was always fun to watch them. We have quail and I always got helpful tips from your channel.
Thank you for sharing your videos. God bless. Ashley
Great update - thanks!
Thanks so much for the tour. I love seeing all the animals. You have such a beautiful place. 💖💖💖
All the animals are looking awesome. Thank you for sharing a little more of your chores with us.
Babe did an awesome job being without her mom the first time. I was amazed at how calm she was. Kudos to you both. God bless you.
You all please take care and be safe!!
I really enjoyed your update on all your animals. You explain each group very well. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful update thank you guys xxxxxx
That was enjoyable. You have such a beautiful homestead. Thank you for sharing.
It is very apparent that Rose and Babe have full trust in Kevin and Sarah. Mom didn't bawl and Babe thought she was in Heaven with her full belly and soft resting place in the shade of the hay bin. I have experienced the terrible bawling non-stop of cows and calves when weaning. This is so much kinder. Good on you.
Always a joy to “do morning animal chores” with you! Thanks for restoring “my life on the farm” - and I look forward to “my garden chores” next time you have a chance to film. Best wishes, as usual!! JDB in SoCa
Love seeing the animals!! The garden in the back ground when Kevin is talking about the turkeys looks like it is thriving!!!
Great update on all of the animals and the changes you're making with them.
Loved the update on the animals. Thanks for bringing us along.
Miss seeing all the green there in the Ozarks. Living the life thru you kids. Thank you.
I really enjoyed the animal update ... remember to stay safe and stay blessed
Beautiful life 🌸
You both have such a Sweet spirit about you!! We truly enjoy watching your videos!! God Bless you both, your family and your animals too!!
Thanks for sharing with us Kevin and Sarah, enjoyed watching your morning feeding chores ! Always enjoy seeing all your animals. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋
Good morning!! Thank you- thank you! Was awsome spending time with you and the animal updates!! Love time with you! Hava great day please! Soul hugs n much love!
Job well done guys!
Love how you homestead.
God bless!
I love your homestead and the way you've grown. From goats to cows to downsizing the rabbits and turkeys. The orchard and chicken run are also a great addition to the homesteads future. It makes so much sense to adapt as you grow your homestead. I've learned so much from watching your wonderful videos. God Bless all of you.
Really enjoyable farm tour. Thanks.
I’m like everyone else: I like seeing you do chores with the animals, and also watching you in your gardens and hot tunnels! Thank you for sharing!!
The homestead looks so great !!! You guys are so awesome. Hope you have an amazing week
Thank you! God bless your family!
Thank you for sharing your chores.
Doing something you love is so wonderful and rewarding. I enjoy all the animals. Thanks for sharing.
thank you for this up date and your good mood
and smile! 😀 God bless you from France
Thanks for this video! It was great to see all the animals, especially the pigs, ducks, and those beautiful cows. I'm glad the double fencing is working for the fruit trees. Thanks for sharing this with us all. :-)
You guys are great, thank you for sharing!
good video and yes on a farm always something to do. you all do a great job and now both of you are still young and able; enjoy each day and be happy. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
It was so nice to get a visit with all the animals. Yall are doing a wonderful job with everything. God bless you, too!! :)
Thank you for the tour. It was very informative and enjoyable.
Charlie is HUGE!!! I love following your you tube channel. Thank you so very much for taking the extra time to film and edit such wonderful episodes for us.
Your homestead is beautiful. All the animals seem so content. They are well loved.
Everything's looking really good! I just love the hills of the Ozarks and your farm is so pretty. 💜🌱
Milking issue solved .... check! Pig issue sorted out ..... check! Your quackers are definitely getting big! Rose and her calf Babe are looking very healthy and content. Looks like things are progressing quite well .... take care Kevin & Sarah.
Loved this video as I’ve always ( since childhood) wanted to live on a farm. I dearly love animals . Thank you for your fun videos and God bless.🌺💖💐
I like how you cleaned the whole utter & not just the teats
Thank you for sharing your lives with us! ❤️❤️❤️
“It is a good life” well said!
This is so nice and really enjoyable to watch. Look forward to more. I used to work this long on a horse farm. I miss that.
So glad to have this information you share ! We moved to SWMO to homestead and your channel is so valuable to us 🖤
What a great video. Thank you for all the updates. 🐮🐷🐇🦢 Love seeing all the animals again. Best wishes to both of you. 🤗
A really great video! Thank you!!
You are so good to your animals such respect for them. Wonderful to see