Out in the Pasture (making friends with a calf part 2)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- I'm back out in the pasture trying to make friends with the "little guy," a beautiful calf who is also very timid. Will I have success?
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My 5 year old son loves to watch you with the cattle. Thank you for showing him how to be calm and gentle with the animals. It’s a skill I’m hoping he picks up on. 😁
Just sit and like a sponge you absorb the peace and calm of the field and calf!
Doc reminds me of a jealous sibling. It's like he's saying, "But I'M the baby!"
So true! Hahaha
I really enjoy Few acres farm. Pete and fam are great family that cares for their animals, land and community. I like Pete's out look on life and, his knowledge he passes to us free of charge. Tractor rebuilds are awesome as well. Thanks Pete, know it's alot of work making these vids. Kno that I'm grateful for them as many others are as well.
That was fantastic! Making progress. And, within a couple weeks he will be coming up to you probably as much or more than Doc. Thank you for sharing Pete! Life lessons ... patience and kindness and gentleness with animals earns their trust, since we humans are so advanced maybe we can figure out how to do the same with each other. Blessings to you and your family Pete!
Another great video, the family and I enjoyed it very much. We all laughed out loud when you got licked.
The Calf Whisperer. I chuckled all way through this video, really enjoyed it!
Pete , right at the beginning of this video you showed the problems of having domesticated cattle such as the Dexters. In your pastures they will eat the clover ( the " candy " ) first. Then maybe the sweet grass depending upon their choices. Highly domesticated cattle will leave the weeds to thrive. This is where the Scottish Highland cattle shine for pasture improvement. For they will eat it all ! Clover , sweet grass and the weeds. And being that they are also browsers , the Highland cattle will also eat the brush and brambles in a pasture. All while producing a highly rated premium beef and milk if they are also milked. And since they are a very hardy cattle that do not require a barn for winter , they are a win - win - win .
Touching was just irresistible. They're so cute. As you said, there is tomorrow.
Little Red is matching your nonchalance as you each move closer. You will become more a part of the herd if you chew your cud.😊
Your patience is so inspiring to watch! I think tomorrow he'll let you pet him. Once he does, you'll have a friend for life ❤️❤️❤️ Also, I think Indy would be a good name for him, short for Brave Little Indian. Or Skit, you know, for obvious reasons 😂 God bless you and your family Pete, and thank you for sharing your time and a little part of your life with us!
LOL!!! “Milk face”…that gave me a belly laugh!!! I am even sure why but it must be tied to a childhood memory of mine. Bear in mind, I did not grow up on a farm, however, I did grow up in rural, eastern NYS.
Your videos lower my BP! The narration is hysterical at times and always sweet.
The look on your face Pete. So amazing to see such happiness.
Hi Peter. How sweet was that. You got sooo close. He's a cutie!! Be well.
Beautiful video, thank you so much Pete.
These are very relaxing.. Thank you.. If you just setup a camera and just film the cows... I would watch all day
I have heard of farmers that are outstanding in their fields but it looks like you are laying down on the job. Lol Tom from Nebraska
He’s just down sizing. 😎
What a great comment! Lol
Always great videos Pete
Hi Pete, thanks 🙏 for the lesson in animal husbandry, hahah. I think 🤔 you were right when you said you might tried to hard to real the brown calf in. Like you I think next time you go to the field the brown calf will come to you, just be a little patient. Good luck with that. Great video, have a good day.
I watch many cow farm adventures. But I miss seeing the interactions with the animals. This has been so special and so much fun to watch ☺️ Next time one of the pigs 🐖 thanks from the bottom of my ❤️ your awesome & great talk about social media. I dropped face book many years ago & no regrets
Why am I watching this??!! Stillness is a gift.
How completely funny. Thanks, I needed a good laugh this morning!
Pete, that was so much fun! I amaze at the relationship you have with your herd. And the little guy only needs a little more time it's clear. Those are moments to be treasured for a life time. Very few of us get that kind of chance: the sounds, the smells, the breeze, the companionship-extraordinary. You are a gentleman! Thanks for your vlog, Pete!
He trusts you a lot more today and it will get stronger every day. Your a cattle whisperer for sure. It has to be on his terms for sure.
absolutely lovely video, lovely life!
Pete, another great video. Enjoy watching you interact with the cattle. It is also calmly for me. Have a great rest of your Saturday and a great Sunday.
We talk all the time about being intimate with our food. You are leading the charge with you methods! Thanks for sharing.
Being in pasture with the cows have been my favorite and such a good laugh. I always loved hanging out with my horses like that to strengthen our bonds and it is also fun and very relaxing.
Progress!! 👍. I think my blood pressure just lowered a few points as well. 🤣🥰❤️
I believe you’re right. Doing things like being on the computer and technology really takes us away from where we came from as people. Being outside tends to be more relaxing. At least to me. 🤠
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Making progress Pete! Every little bit you do with him gets him more comfortable and gets you closer to your goal. We all can do with a little more kindness and tolerance, I have the same feelings with my cattle, most of the time! Please keep posting these great videos! Thanks for sharing and have a safe and calming week ahead!
I use the same technique for getting our cows and calves used to me. Just spending time out in the fields sitting down with them and having a (one way) chat.
Pete, I love your videos. I learn, listen, then imagine myself there.
Pete, that cow licking your head cracked me up!! So precious. But, I don’t know how you get close to them and then take them to be processed! That would kill me inside. But, I know it’s just the price of having a meat business and farm. I totally understand about being in nature and being quiet. That little calf is definitely checking you out. Loved it when the baby laid down and all the others came around. Precious.🙏🏼❣️♥️❣️🙏🏼
Them steaks are mighty tasty. They are raised for food not pets
Hi Peter what a great video, I was so relaxed myself watching you and the young calf.
The calm energy you project is really starting to work on the little guy.
What a inspiration you are with your life’s findings,I just love your vids so practical,and true to life , Pete stay with us ,don’t ,stop the videos ,, l look forward to each vidio daly love to all ,
Hi Pete, I have a 16 month old granddaughter who loves to see pictures of cows in her books. I am going to play this on TV for her. Thanks for another great video!
Hello Pete and Hillary that's fun. Have a great day.
I love your content. Making friends with calves is such a rewarding way of embracing nature. Please, continue your quest of making friends with “little one”. It will happen when you least expect it.
Nice. A very vice looking calf. You should call him "the cute red calf with rings around the eyes" - it's an easy name to remember.
Hi Pete
thank you so much for taking me back to a time in the sixties with my grandad on his farm. He had a farm on the Cheshire plains in the north west of England. I would spend time with him. We would walk through them and the would do the same as you walk up to him and as a 5 year old the were huge Angus’s but they seemed to know he was no danger to them. Steers went for meat heifers for breeding. Again thank you for just getting me back to a time with my hero.
Nigel
Old stoker retired
Royal Navy
Pete it was so peaceful out with the cattle. This shows how much they all trust you and care.
Love that you have time for this now and then.
Hi Pete. You are gaining ground with the cows. Every day your out with them they will become more relaxed around you. I know it works well with me. Thank you for sharing your videos with us. 🇺🇸
Awesome video Pete, you have such great temperament and patience.
Cool seeing you wear a University of Hawaii cap.
I’m from Honolulu Hawaii. So it’s great seeing a cap being worn way across the ocean lol
Alooooha!!!
When Ray Kinsella sat out in his "field" all by himself......his farming neighbors thought he was strange.
By then they made a movie about him and he became famous, wealthy and is now a household name.
Get prepared for stardom, Pete!!!
Pete, now you know how rock stars feel with their fans milling around them. Delightful but just a smidge scary! They really do like you-they just don't realize how big they are. No wonder we don't keep them as house pets! I can just see Doc and Mr. Sniff on the couch in your livingroom pushing and shoving to see who gets to sit on your lap! Video of that at 11:00.
Pete, I love the way you do your videos. It calms me just to watch. I love when you cut hay too. Keep up the good work. I appreciate you.
that little calf is so sweet, I'd have to call him Brownie! Joyful to see your progress with him,, as well as all the other critters!
Around 8:00 - Pete....aka "Salt Lick" to the cows, especially once you took the hat off. 11:30 - perhaps the thought you were looking for is to become one with the surroundings. Great vid as always. Calming. Howdy from the Pacific Northwest.
I love to watch your channel. You are so entertaining and love your animals. My husband has animals too sheep, Goat's, chicken and hogs. But I enjoy watching you don't tell him.
A name for your little red calf “Mysterious “. Enjoying your videos. Great job!
I love the way you interact with the animals!
It's not weird Pete it is what most people will never have! I grew up on the farm and know what your talking about.
What a peaceful video. Thanks Pete for showing how important it is to just slow down. “Mars” sounds like a good name for this calf
Living in Hawaii for the past 10 years........it was nice to see you wearing the "Warriors" cap in this video. You're truly the "Calf Whisperer", Pete!!! Love and watch all your videos!! Keep up the excellent life there at "Just A Few Acres Farm"!!! ;o)
She is a good Mother Pete. 👍
I absolutely get the "radiating out" with regards to hunting or being outdoors.
The background radiation of life (bills, mortgage, other stresses) fall away and there's a peculiar and delightful calm.
I also stand-hunt, and that in particular is soothing.
Squirrel-a-paloozas happened in an oak stand I used to hunt, and they were ridiculous entertainment while waiting to see if a deer would walk by.
Good luck with the little guy, you're doing amazing with a timid little one. (I'm taking notes)
Hi Mr. Pete, how you doing? Hey what about to call the little one of peanut 🥜 hahaha he is so cool
Hugs God Bless you sir.
Such a joy to see your patience with your livestock. My dad and I used to "walk" our cattle, as he called it, daily to keep them docile and used to us being in and around them in the field. It made working and moving them so much easier. Keep the great videos coming!
You are right about the cows sensing your mind and attitude. We have about 12 head of cattle here on inlaws farm that you cant get anywhere near them. But they are used to people being high strung and yelling to sort and move them. Wish I could close like you do.
Your videos are great! It is peaceful just sitting in the field. Love doing that myself! Keep doing what you doing!
This made me think of Jane Goodall.
Man I have nothing but envy and videos of this remind me of keeping on towards my goal.
Hope to be able to do similar someday.
Pete, you discovered long ago that trust is a cornerstone of life.
like you always say never give up.thank you
Awe so sweet . I love that little guy. He is like move away from my momma. I always learn something from you Pete. Great video. God bless.
I notice that Rusty's mother is not the friendliest cow in the herd. Often that will impact how friendly the calf is. A calf is impacted by it's mother's behavior. Now that doesn't mean that you can't make friends of a calf with a skittish mom, but it will be more of a challenge. Good Luck, Pete!
Food Pete. The solution is food, something they like, like bread. Just make sure you don't get overrun by the rest of the herd to get it.
Now I'm asking myself, who's the superior being. One would think it is the calf that must seek acceptance ;-)
That cow licking the back of your head made me laugh😂
I love it! You become one with the world around you and the animals know that you’re at ease with them.
This was so entertaining and endearing.
That swirl of hair on the top of your head IS, after all, called a cowlick! No, for real! Thanks for the video. Jon P.S: at least you won't have to wash behind that ear.
I almost cheered when he laid down near you! I don't have a field full of cattle but I do have a back yard... leave the phone inside... peace
Pete this video was fun to watch have a great Sunday
I love watching you! ❤️
Very good message I think there is something for everyone thanks Pete
well that was one good way to keep Doc at a distance. Good thinking by the momma cow lol
So relaxing to watch
The cow whisperer. They know who gives out the treats. When my neighbors cows get out, he shakes an empty sack of sweet feed and they come runnin'.
Thank you and God Bless!! 😊⚘❤
I certainly admire your patience, I see you two becoming buds.
We love your video Pete,big hello from Jovan and Milan from Bosnia!
No shower tonight! 😂
These cows and calves are like Pete’s pets. So sweet!!
Your vibe draws your herd.
Fascinating! Enjoying this series watching how the cows behave and your interaction with them from this peaceful angle.
The cows are like "hey pop, what you doing out here? Well as long as you are out here, let me clean you up."
Pete, this is David Connell from South Georgia, I use my wife's email account so it's me commenting not her. I love your video's and watch them all the time keep up the good work. We love the country life we have almost 50 acers and I play at being a farmer, I'm retired and don't need to make any money doing it I just do it for the pure joy of planting, mowing and working with my animals..........We have 40 goats and 2 donkeys. I have found out over the years the easiest way to make friends with my goats and donkeys is to bring them a treat...........mine love bread, I buy old bread from a bakery and feed them a small amount most days. I have a friend that raises a few cows and his cows love the old bread also.....................Thanks again for your love of the land pride in what you do, what you raise, and your common sense approach to life, keep the videos comming...................your friend from South Georgia
Hay Pete great video, I used to do the same thing letting cows lick me on the head it feels like a giant cats tongue about 150 grit sandpaper.😂
Hey hope you enjoy your day at the market
Oh we so enjoyed this episode! Trying to help you name him…amongst our ideas is “McCoy”
because COY is another word for shy.
Pete, great video. So calm, yes you will finally be his friend, maybe tomorrow. I'm from Western New York. I see you have a coat on already. 🥶Don’t like to see that.
You crouching around out in that field makes MY legs tired ! Take a milk crate with ya next time to set on ! 😆
It doesn’t bother me.
It’s nice after all your hard work of the summer you can take a little time to relax and get to know the calf’s
Hi Pete, In your last video you asked for name suggestions for the new calf. How about Brick? When I was a kid growing up on my families farmstead my grandparents had 4 guernsey cows they milked. The color reminds me of them. Also #2105 is so friendly he needs a name, how about Buddy? Love your connection with your animals. Also, I was just curious why you seem to always have 20-60 thumbs down? I have never read a negative comment or found anything offensive about your videos. what's their "beef" haha?
Great vid Pete.👍
Aloha Pete! Love your U of Hawaii cap!!!
Wow! Everything today including Farts, love it!
Mr pete I just have to say, 1 I love your videos! 2 is that this video was almost like asmr to me. It calmed me down alot and I love these types of vids