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Shop Time! Tearing Down the Massey Ferguson 85!
Hello everyone! We finally get started on the Massey 85 PTO clutch repair. Come check out how deep we go in this long awaited repair. Thanks for watching, we hope you enjoy! God Bless!
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Spreading Compost on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 1865 месяцев назад
We finally get some compost spread, and just before some rain. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms
New (to us) Equipment! Changes for 2024 on our Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 2715 месяцев назад
We are adding some equipment to our fleet! Check out what changes we are making for 2024. Thanks for watching! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms
It Caught on Fire! Never a Dull Moment Around Here!
Просмотров 1855 месяцев назад
You never know what the day will bring. We avoided a potential major disaster! Wind and fire are never a good combination. Luckily no one was hurt! Thanks for watching! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms
New Baby Calf on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 3066 месяцев назад
It's been a busy few weeks here on the farm! Getting ready for spring, bringing home a load of compost, and new baby calves! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms
Changing a Tire & Rim! Equipment Maintenance on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 1117 месяцев назад
We swap out the broken rim on the 4430 and get the new rim put on. We also had a quick fix for the hay loft lights. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms
First Babies of 2024 & a Welding Project on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 1617 месяцев назад
We finally have our first calves of the year! We have been patiently waiting for a couple more fresh cows as we need the production. We also weld up a grate for the drain in the Dairy Barn. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@cottonwoodhillfarms Cottonwood Hill Farms cottonwood-hill.com Instagram cottonwoodhillfarms Facebook CWHFarms TikTok tiktok.com/@cottonw...
Equipment Repairs & Bedding Cattle on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 2537 месяцев назад
Equipment Repairs & Bedding Cattle on a Small Dairy Farm!
It's Time to Be Honest... There's More!
Просмотров 3117 месяцев назад
It's Time to Be Honest... There's More!
Buying Hay: Hauling Bales on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 2077 месяцев назад
Buying Hay: Hauling Bales on a Small Dairy Farm!
Shop Time: 04 F450 6.0 Powerstroke Repairs!
Просмотров 3597 месяцев назад
Shop Time: 04 F450 6.0 Powerstroke Repairs!
Babies are Coming! Preg Checking Cows on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 2437 месяцев назад
Babies are Coming! Preg Checking Cows on a Small Dairy Farm!
Hauling a Load of Cattle with the 450!
Просмотров 3548 месяцев назад
Hauling a Load of Cattle with the 450!
Shop Time: Rear Brakes & Rotors, 2015 Dodge Durango!
Просмотров 1298 месяцев назад
Shop Time: Rear Brakes & Rotors, 2015 Dodge Durango!
Morning Chores on a Small Dairy Farm!
Просмотров 5909 месяцев назад
Morning Chores on a Small Dairy Farm!
Cattle Barn Upgrades: Replacing Posts!
Просмотров 7289 месяцев назад
Cattle Barn Upgrades: Replacing Posts!
The Easy Way to Mix Concrete! Dairy Barn Project!
Просмотров 2489 месяцев назад
The Easy Way to Mix Concrete! Dairy Barn Project!
One More Project Done!
Просмотров 1429 месяцев назад
One More Project Done!
Cattle Barn Upgrades: Building a Hay Manger!
Просмотров 57010 месяцев назад
Cattle Barn Upgrades: Building a Hay Manger!
Prepping for Winter on a Small Dairy Farm!
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Prepping for Winter on a Small Dairy Farm!
It's Over! Last Hay of the Year!
Просмотров 20011 месяцев назад
It's Over! Last Hay of the Year!
Pickin' Corn with the John Deere 6600!
Просмотров 30911 месяцев назад
Pickin' Corn with the John Deere 6600!
Going to the Pumpkin Patch!
Просмотров 5711 месяцев назад
Going to the Pumpkin Patch!
Chores: A Productive Day on a Small Dairy Farm.
Просмотров 24511 месяцев назад
Chores: A Productive Day on a Small Dairy Farm.
Carstens Farm Days 2023!
Просмотров 393Год назад
Carstens Farm Days 2023!
Another day on a Small Dairy! Moving water & more chores!
Просмотров 249Год назад
Another day on a Small Dairy! Moving water & more chores!
The Work Never Ends on a Small Dairy: Fixing Electric fence, and a Float Valve on the Stock Tank.
Просмотров 181Год назад
The Work Never Ends on a Small Dairy: Fixing Electric fence, and a Float Valve on the Stock Tank.
Making 4th Crop on a Small Dairy Farm: Baling Small Square Bales!
Просмотров 283Год назад
Making 4th Crop on a Small Dairy Farm: Baling Small Square Bales!
Fixing an Antique Elevator on a Small Dairy Farm.
Просмотров 146Год назад
Fixing an Antique Elevator on a Small Dairy Farm.
Cutting 4th Crop and Hauling Bales with the John Deere 4430!
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
Cutting 4th Crop and Hauling Bales with the John Deere 4430!

Комментарии

  • @benjaminford3718
    @benjaminford3718 8 дней назад

    How did you get the speedometer gear out. The fastword made it hard to see

  • @chrishinz9286
    @chrishinz9286 Месяц назад

    When do you plan to put out part 2? I need to do the same to my tractor and I find this very informative.

  • @BradRoss63
    @BradRoss63 Месяц назад

    Greetings from western Canada! Interesting to watch some of your daily chores on an Iowa farm. My family history is from southwestern Iowa - not too far from you - near Clarinda.

  • @GenX-er
    @GenX-er 2 месяца назад

    Colorado Native here, lived in Nebraska in the 90’s, spent a lot of time in Iowa too! Beautiful places! Nebraskan buddy offers a side job when we’re 20 years old, “Wanna make some cash? My Dad pulls a trailer and all we do is pick up bales and toss em on a trailer”. That’s absolute Farmer Code. It’s code because no human can comprehend how bales aren’t that heavy until the 5th one, then they defy physics and get heavier as the morning, day and half the evening pass by and every crevice and most orifices on your body have been violated by dirt, vegetation, bugs and sweat. The next morning and 2nd “how’d I miss this” shower, you discover muscles swimmers don’t know about; I had to put shampoo on my hand and move my head in circles under it, because I couldn’t move my arms. It’s absolutely one of my favorite life experiences.

  • @waylonmccrae3546
    @waylonmccrae3546 2 месяца назад

    What gear oil did you put in it - 75W-90 ??

  • @kenleyunicorn4035
    @kenleyunicorn4035 2 месяца назад

    He's got to do whathes got to do

  • @chipperstamper
    @chipperstamper 3 месяца назад

    Missing your videos

  • @jodicotton1707
    @jodicotton1707 4 месяца назад

    Best day of my short life...

  • @fourtiefourfour4259
    @fourtiefourfour4259 4 месяца назад

    Cooling off lmao 😂

  • @demonknight7965
    @demonknight7965 4 месяца назад

    It's spa day dad. 😂😂😂😂

  • @sherliemagaret3266
    @sherliemagaret3266 4 месяца назад

    😂 omg

  • @stevecolwill5681
    @stevecolwill5681 5 месяцев назад

    Great tractor . Thanks for a great vid

  • @KMTOWING
    @KMTOWING 5 месяцев назад

    Stealing is a bad word say borrow forever

  • @bennyo37692
    @bennyo37692 5 месяцев назад

    We tried that. Made 1 pile and learned a lot about farming, both good and bad. The only good thing we learned is " haylage " was a heck of a lot better than just dry hay. And that pile changed our farm forever. Then the bad . Well, all the talk you hear about managing the pile, especially the face durring feed out, is no joke . Piles or bunkers are for feeding a lot of cattle and fast. The recommendation removal rate is 6 inches in cool weather, and it is like 12 to 18 inches in warmer weather. Across the entire face . I would be pro chopper if you were chopping corn. I feed thats all they are good for. Long story short . We traded the choppers in towards a round bale wrapper and haven't looked bace. We shoot to wrap at a minimum 500 bales and on a wet year like last year, almost 900 . So im pro decent ss baler and that 3500 dollar wrapper to start with. As for a hugger only needed, if you plan to stack them or even sell after wrapping because feedout can be done with a spear. If chopping is your thing, then look at renting or buying a bagger. Its a smaller feeding face to work with

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 5 месяцев назад

      I am looking at a 15-20' wide by 30-35' long pit that is about 8' deep. Keeping it narrow for that exact reason as I know managing is VERY important. If only we had an old silo close by. I could see us going to bales some day but we just don't have the money at the moment. I have considered bags but again, we can't afford a bagger and no one uses them around here. That is another option I am considering down the line. We will just have to see how this year goes and adjust from there. One thing is for certain, a year from now, I will know a lot more! Thank you for the knowledge and info!

  • @johnluimes8359
    @johnluimes8359 5 месяцев назад

    A suggestion is to look at how Gierok farms does their silage. They make a haylage pile and then cover it with corn silage. Making good haylage is tricky as the moisture content has to be spot on otherwise the cows will not want eat enough of it. Often it dries too quickly to get it into the pile with optimum moisture. Sweeten the haylage by blending it with the corn silage. Good corn silage is like candy to dairy cows.

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 5 месяцев назад

      I really enjoy Gierok’s channel. They have great content. We are actually 100% grass fed so we will not be doing any corn silage. This will all be alfalfa and grass. Thank you for the input, though, it’s much appreciated!

  • @kevinanderson89
    @kevinanderson89 5 месяцев назад

    If you do a pit for silage you will want to cement the floor or it will be a pain to feed out.. Make sure to get the pile packed really good or you will get a lot or spoilage. Keep the videos coming.

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 5 месяцев назад

      I've been discussing the pit floor with a fellow farmer. He currently doesn't have cement and just uses rounds to make the walls and then covers with a tarp. Moisture is obviously an issue for him. I can't afford cement this year but we were both kicking around the idea of trying to use a bottom tarp. One thing that should help me (I think) is that I will be using my skid steer with tracks to pull out of the pile/pit so rutting (hopefully) shouldn't be as much of an issue. Packing is something that has already been on my mind. I am thinking the 1130 might be the best as it has cast wheels and has a fair amount of weight in it. I've seen some guys put duals on for packing. I am thinking that would be counterproductive for me as I need more lbs/sq". Thoughts? Thanks for offering your knowledge!

    • @kevinanderson89
      @kevinanderson89 5 месяцев назад

      @@cottonwoodhillfarms Duals are great for 2 reason they help to pack the edges of the pile and safety on the pile when doing the edges. I understand the dollars of concrete. Might want to think about doing the pile on a slight slope for water drains away and feed out from the lower side for it is easier to back out when it is wet. Just ideas everyone has to do what works for them. I know it is hard to get started farming.I still use older equipment.

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Kevin!

    • @terrymeinders9825
      @terrymeinders9825 5 месяцев назад

      @@cottonwoodhillfarms We always packed with duals, and a tractor with a good ROPS cab. I suppose it depends on the pile size, but I always found packing to be quite unnerving. You have to be very careful.

  • @terrymeinders9825
    @terrymeinders9825 5 месяцев назад

    20-30 cows seems like a lot to milk with your setup, but I'm sure you know what you're doing. I grew up milking in a stanchion barn and then we progressed to a double 6 herringbone. Today, my cousins are milking several hundred, all with robotics. Chopped a lot of hay and corn back then with a Fox chopper, then a JD (for only a few days before we sent it back), and then a New Holland. A lot went into concrete silos but a lot went into bunkers made out of big rounds. Sometimes we covered with plastic and tires, and other times we just seeded oats on top. Now most of it is going into bags. Hope it all works out!

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 5 месяцев назад

      It is a lot for our current set up. That little barn is not our long-term solution. We've got some exciting plans in the works. We just need to keep our growth consistent and we can keep everything on track. I looked at a few Deere's (3940,3960) but they were 4+ hours away. Got this New Holland from up by Casey, IA. Bags may be an option in the future but right now we can't afford a bagger and I don't know anyone around that has one. I've never heard anyone use oats on top, that's very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

  • @adamcs84
    @adamcs84 5 месяцев назад

    THEY ARE SO UGLY!!!

  • @codywagner2980
    @codywagner2980 6 месяцев назад

    Weird tractor 🤨

  • @SarahBethFollowell
    @SarahBethFollowell 6 месяцев назад

    They mix... just not in a safe way. Hope everyone's safe!

  • @kevinanderson89
    @kevinanderson89 6 месяцев назад

    Great video. We had 0.75 of rain here in Eastern Nebraska last week. Talking some rain the end of this week here. Hope to get 14 acres of oats planted tomorrow. Have you ever thought about having your round bales ground? I have most of my bales ground, saves a lot hay and makes it go farther. And makes manure hauling easier. Just an idea. Have a great spring

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Yes I have. Don't have access to a tub grinder at the moment, I could have it custom done but I don't really want a massive stack of hay sitting out plus with the skid steer broke down I don't have a very efficient way to feed it. An older tub grinder or processor is a want for the near future. This year my number one focus is feed quality as well as increased feeding efficiency for next winter. We do waste quite a bit, and at the moment a lot of the hay we are feeding is very low quality. We are not certified organic but I will only buy hay that is organic or raised with those standards and it is very hard to find around here. I do have some plans to help increase quality/add more energy this summer so we will see how that goes.

    • @kevinanderson89
      @kevinanderson89 6 месяцев назад

      @@cottonwoodhillfarms I understand. I have it custom done. I use a electric fence and feed the ground hay by them eatingf rom the pile and do not have use any equipment to feed.

  • @cody481
    @cody481 7 месяцев назад

    One of the nice features of a air pipe to the bottom is a small air tank at 100 psi can be regulated down to output 40 psi and that's enough psi to ..... 1 help start the fire. 2 blast ashes out the chimney so you don't have a winter's worth of ashes clogging it up before spring arrives. Even a 1" pipe inlet is a big help.

  • @butter_m4949
    @butter_m4949 7 месяцев назад

    I’ll take the ribeye please.

  • @dianamartina3019
    @dianamartina3019 7 месяцев назад

    Did Mel's baby die?

  • @roberto.peterson9917
    @roberto.peterson9917 7 месяцев назад

    Now that's how i grew up when having to give milk to calf We go to auction and buy calf that lost its mom We had fantastic milk cow that could feed 3 and our family

  • @ScottWellein
    @ScottWellein 7 месяцев назад

    do you still have your Blue Heeler???

  • @terrymeinders9825
    @terrymeinders9825 7 месяцев назад

    Lots of cool stuff in that old shed! That little Massey 85 looks like a handy unit.

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 7 месяцев назад

      It is, I’m pretty excited to have it up and running again.

  • @clint4472
    @clint4472 7 месяцев назад

    You've got a lot of treasures stored in that equipment shed ❤

  • @brandonscarfe8803
    @brandonscarfe8803 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video! Liking the content

  • @christopherschneider3323
    @christopherschneider3323 8 месяцев назад

    New tractor?

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 8 месяцев назад

      Nope. Bought some bales from a friend. Loading with his tractor. I couldn’t afford the oil change on this tractor. 😁

  • @evansfarms7961
    @evansfarms7961 8 месяцев назад

    I would’ve just taken the gate off the hinges until the snow was gone and then put it back on and raise the gate up! I’m from South Central Iowa and it was a really pain when it was -20 out cuz the feed wagon tractor and skid steer we use everyday to feed with wouldn’t start of course lol.. I’m glad we are done with that weather for awhile

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 8 месяцев назад

      That gate is pretty heavy. There was another smaller galvanized gate I did just pull of the hinges and let the snow hold it up. Agreed, this early "spring" weather is wonderful!

  • @kevinanderson89
    @kevinanderson89 8 месяцев назад

    I am about hour plus SW of you over in Nebraska. That was no fun feeding cows in and I have no cab tractors . The cows went through a lot feed those days. 60 plus here today. Great video. 1 suggestion for your videos you might want to mention the date in them for the viewer has an idea when they are filmed and you have a reference as time goes. Just an idea. Keep the videos coming.

  • @nevajayneagbayani1481
    @nevajayneagbayani1481 8 месяцев назад

    stay safe and well sir..

  • @lamarcutts2511
    @lamarcutts2511 8 месяцев назад

    Well You Can't Always Have It Your Way😊

  • @lamarcutts2511
    @lamarcutts2511 8 месяцев назад

    No Matter The Weather, A Farmer/Rancher Has To Work In All Conditions. Cows Look Healthy😊😊. Greetings From South West Georgia Where We're Already Getting Weather In The Mid 60's To Low 70's..

  • @robertabrams8562
    @robertabrams8562 9 месяцев назад

    “Breaker Breaker good buddy….what’s your 20”?

  • @Mirvostoka
    @Mirvostoka 9 месяцев назад

    Привет ! Вот это жизнь .. Ма ша АЛЛАГЬ !

  • @chriscannon3489
    @chriscannon3489 9 месяцев назад

    I feel your pain..in iowa too

  • @Jonatĥan-q3q8n
    @Jonatĥan-q3q8n 9 месяцев назад

    FFA. At ten. Barn full of hay in January don't move itself. Cows, hogs chkikens sheep goats. Live on them, best feed them.👍💯

  • @TylerCreates
    @TylerCreates 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome video, enjoyed watchin!

  • @shaylatoliver4678
    @shaylatoliver4678 9 месяцев назад

  • @kevinanderson89
    @kevinanderson89 9 месяцев назад

    Just found your channel. I am just just south of Lincoln and have dairy nurse cows and buy bucket calves keep the videos coming. Have a great new year.

  • @heathhoppes8423
    @heathhoppes8423 10 месяцев назад

    Maybe we can pull that wagon with one of your horses in the Veterans Day parade next year!?

  • @ВладимирВысоцкий-х4ю
    @ВладимирВысоцкий-х4ю 10 месяцев назад

    Сколька такой квадр стоит в рублях можэте сказать заранее благодарю

  • @Yuraqi
    @Yuraqi 10 месяцев назад

    Teach em young

  • @ghostloc2371
    @ghostloc2371 10 месяцев назад

    Jingle Bells Jingle Bells🐄🐄🙂🙂

  • @LoganLong6620
    @LoganLong6620 10 месяцев назад

    You must have a gear reduction starter and two 12volt batteries to spin that 4430 that fast.

    • @cottonwoodhillfarms
      @cottonwoodhillfarms 10 месяцев назад

      Yes, yours only has one battery?

    • @LoganLong6620
      @LoganLong6620 10 месяцев назад

      @@cottonwoodhillfarms Mine has two 6volt batteries in series like they came from factory. Once they go bad I’ll put two 12volts in parallel like the 40 series.

  • @nickjewart9351
    @nickjewart9351 10 месяцев назад

    My 5 year olds try hooking everthing up to their powerwheel tractors!

  • @heathhoppes8423
    @heathhoppes8423 10 месяцев назад

    just got one of those battery powered grinders. looks pretty handy!

  • @bodiehot
    @bodiehot 10 месяцев назад

    great video