You guys should never have to defend yourselves. Homesteading is different for everyone who chooses to live this lifestyle, and unless folks are there with you day in and day out, they can’t possibly be more fit to make the decisions for you than you are. Keep doing what you’re doing, and it will all work out for you long term.
They mentioned in the introduction, talking about it will help those new to homesteading, understand the process involved in decision making. So it's probably more for educational purposes, than defending their position. :)
My family has members with Crohn’s disease. This definitely started me down a research path - both for them and myself. Thank you Homesteady for being thought provoking and transparent!
I was wondering if this was about johne's disease - I too suffer from crohns and have been very heavy into the known science lately! (Just starting the video.) Very interesting stuff.
I love the transparency. You two are amazing people. None of us are perfect, you do you guys and everything will be alright. As my grandmother would say, “this too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.”
I know this video is “old” but I must say I learn a lot from your channel and I appreciate your opinions and honesty. Every person will handle things differently and I personally love to hear others view points even if they go against mine.. also your wife is adorable haha glad I found your channel I’ve been enjoying the content! My husband our two year old, one year old and I are currently looking for our first home in New Hampshire, finally bring our 10 year dream of homesteading to life. Your videos keep me going on this long awaited journey.
Thank you so much for this episode of #AskHomesteady, You have answere everyone of my posted questions, and many that crossed my mind that I did not post as well as questions that never crossed my mind. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and generous while you are dealing with this tragedy.You are being prayed for by many who love you like family.
I love how informed and logical you guys are in how you operate. You both sharing the best available scientific information with others in common language is great.
I'm so sorry sincerely.... I can only imagine what you all are going through, You all will be in my prayers. I am greatful for all the knowledge that you share .much love janet
Most large dairies rotate thier cows at 4 to 6 years citing this is when there is peak production. I'm 65. I remember milk cows on the dairy that were 17, 18 years old. I wonder if there is as correlation so they dont have to be accountable.
Also, most bacteria are killed in the cooking process. If you cook your meat, pressure cook, as in an instant pot, the temperatures should be high enough to kill the bad stuff. I would eat the meat. I know you will cook the meat. I know you will be more careful in the butchering process because of the knowledge you have, and that being said, the processed meat will be a cleaner product than anything you can buy. Considering that meat processors are buying product from China, Nigeria, India, and many other countries, already butchered in oversea plants....it would be a shame to waste her. I personally would not eat the kidneys or the liver as these are part of the filtering systems that protect us. Best of luck. I appreciate your sharing this, I have learned so much through your efforts. I raise cows and goats, and I drink raw milk and eat the meat. I just butchered my very healthy 17 year old cow. My herd has been a family closed herd for that long.
My Uncle was a mixed dairy/beef cattle farmer and he kept his milk/nurse cow, a Guernsey, for over 25 years and she was in milk for most of those years.
This makes me so so so sad! My heart breaks for you guys. Thanks for sharing with us. I have a cow and I would love to know more about how you handle it. I'm praying for you guys. I literally would die of a heartbreak if I was in your shoes.
When someone gives advice, it is only what they have the capability of doing. You both are very wise, eating her is the best thing you can do to honor her. All the love given both ways. To her and from her. If we did what others think... what a boring and uneducated world we would live in. Stay strong and keep educating. Thank you and sorry you have to go through this heart ache
It's very interesting to hear all this information about Johnes disease because it really shows just how flawed the food system really is. I would also like to say that I totally get why you guys would eat her meat because you don't want to waste it since there is so much food that would come out of it. I personally wouldn't bother doing a lot of different cuts of meat, I would probably do the easy ones and then turn the rest into ground beef and dog food. Just simply because it would be hot during the butchering process and would make it difficult to butcher. Anyway, I totally support any decision you make and I would like to applaud you for taking the time to learn as much as possible about Johnes and share the information with everyone.
I always appreciate ask homesteady :) Not knowing enough about homesteading and being drawn to the lifestyle its nice to hear answers to questions and be able to see the differences in each homestead. I think it's important to keep an open mind.
I just found you guys. My heart hurts. I am working towards land and a dairy cow so I thank you for this video. I had no idea beyond that our food system is broken and has been for quite some time.
You are doing what is best for your other animals . Never defend that. Appreciate your transparency and genuine disclosures. You are both Greatly appreciated
Wow. What an eye opener!! I appreciate you guys sharing this info. We buy local raw milk, and we knew nothing of this! Lots of conversations to be had in the days ahead for us as well.
Thank you,I have been learning so much.I still feel bad for you because this wasn't in the plan and not the first thing that you have been through.Take care,move forward.There is a reason the windshield is so big and the rearview mirror is so small.You are in my prayers.
Thank you all. You two did a wonderful job! I had not even heard of this. I have definitely received an education listening to this. As the others have said, you have no reason to defend yourselves. You are doing a great job and the best you know how. If we have a problem with whatever you are doing, then that is on us. We do not need to burden you with our negative thoughts. Blessings to you all!
Thank you for your courage. This was an incredibly difficult video to watch because of your depth of feeling. You love your animals, your family and your subscribers, and it shows. Johnes is not well publicized like Anthrax or Brucillosis, but it is just as much of a problem for everyone. Wishing you all strength and love going forward.
Great in formation. I drank raw milk for years when we were growing up. One of my show cows got TB. We quit drinking her milk immediately. We culled that cow immediately. We later gave up drinking raw milk. We understand the stress and emotion that you are going through. Stay strong and stay safe. Times are hard right now. God bless America. Oh by the way we ate our cow, at least if memory serves me right. I am 71 and have been in direct contact with TB patients for over 50 years. I have been tested twice a year for TB and I have never been the least bit positive for TB.
Thank you so much. You have taught me so much about homestead even though I don't farm right now. When I have, these information is definitely going to be extremely helpful.
I have been watching you for a few years now so sorry about ladybug this is heart wrenching I love watching ladybug she's so sweet it's such a shame y'all have open my eyes to a lot of things I plan on getting a milk cow in the future I will always remember the what a big eye opener so sorry you'll have to go through this I know you love her and she's a part of your family this is very very hard
Watching this and seeing all the emotions , I know this struggle guys, kudos for attempting to help your viewers make sense of it all. If LadyBug were my cow I can say without an ounce of hesitation that I would utilize her for my meat supply. Love watching your channel and all that you bring to the homesteading community.
WOW, I am very impressed with you two. I don't believe in sueing people. They should make it right by you. So proud of you both. It speaks highly of the kind of person you both are You will be blessed.
I'm so sorry you guys have to go through this. How devastating! No need to feel you HAVE to defend yourselves at all, your right! It does help everyone out here who is not going through this though, to learn what happens, can happen and what they will have to decide to do moving forward as it now affects all aspects of your farm. Praying for you guys!
I remember the first time I saw your videos. And it was your dedication to your animals and children that kept me coming back. The honesty and Genuine truth that you practice and teach us, about these subjects, is priceless! I had no idea about this condition. So thank you so very much for sharing this! I believe that the cooking process will kill this. It is just so sad. Such a beautiful animal. GOD bless you all.
You guy's are why I follow. Honestly if everyone played by the rules there wouldn't be situations like yours. The mighty dollar is evil and spares no one. If all beef and dairy herds were tested things may be different or not just my opinion. I'm learning and I have no experience in any of this. Just want you to know your appreciated for your information you share and unfortunately bad things happen to good people. Thank you for this experience and God bless.
I appreciate the ask homesteady.... i dont ever judge you guys on your decisions... i so appreciate you guys talking through your thought process on the way you got to your decisions on different things. Helps me in my decision process making. Thank you
Thank you! Just thank you so much for sharing this part of homesteading. It's not all ladeda some see from the outside. We are looking into getting mini Dexter's or heifers. What so many do not comprehend is this lifestyle isn't all fluff and cuteness. It's about true husbandtry of each and every animal....and sadly things happen. How my heart goes out to you both!
Oh man, I'm sorry guys! What an exceptionally stressful time to deal with a surprise mystery disease. I can't imagine a better way to handle it though. Thank you for sharing your experience 🖤
Great explanation! Thank you so much for being honest and sharing your real life experiences. Good or bad. Your educating so many people. Good luck with your hard decisions.
Thanks for the shoutout, I'm always happy to help answer as many questions as I can handle! Looking forward to Part Deux of AskHomesteady. God Bless, -Karin
I am a farmer who grows yin trees that block ghosts in Korea. Thank you for the video. Always be healthy and have a happy day with your family. I'm rooting for you.
Thank you Homesteady for being transparent and honest. So sorry that you have had to go on the defense. May God bless you and may you have good favor with the harvest. The hardest part for me when I harvest a cull is what I call 'getting the pajamas off' which is the hide and head. After I manage that then it is meat for our freezers. My husband is unable to be part of the kill and pajama removal, but he helps with the rest. Be blessed, trust the Father, all will be good in the end.
Great video. We will share this with our customers for sure :) We sell land in rural areas and this will help generate some great ideas. Thanks for creating this!
Thank you for spreading the awareness that I’ve been saying this so wrong 😂 We Are All In This Together! This mess of life and trying to navigate the best way thru it.
Thank you for not internet slamming people as it can hurt the whole family. Especially since as far as you knew they were getting you a disease free. They must be devastated. You all are amazing for being good people. 💖
Praying for y'all and your Homestead... your choice and I feel you've said it all so well... do what y'all feel is best... we've eaten our cow with it... don't really care what anyone had to say... no issues from it. Many Blessings
Hey folks, I can throw a bit of a wrench into your dairy to Crohn's Disease pipeline worry-my sister and I are both older GenXers who don't do ANY dairy and haven't ever. My mother never liked milk so she gave up on dairy, especially when she thought my oldest sister, (who has had digestive issues from early childhood), was allergic to it. We didn't have daily at all. My oldest sister still has some digestive issues deal with it by taking LactAide has chosen to eat dairy since she left home 4 decades ago. As for me and my other sister? We both have Crohn's. Is there a dairy connection to Crohn's? Maybe, but you may still end up with it, anyway. Life's like that.
Di, I’m sorry to hear that you have to deal with that disease. It’s true, life is like that at times. We were not saying dairy is the only reason people get Crohn’s disease, just to clarify, but rather there may be a link with the MAP bacteria and Crohn’s.
Thank you for being REAL and not trying to sue the pants off of them. Sometimes bad luck happens. It’s not ideal. But I doesn’t always happen because someone was malicious. Good luck on our future endeavors.
You handled this with so much grace and wisdom. I’m so proud of you 💜 I’ve just found your channel. My husband just bought us a 10 acre farm…. I’m so glad I’ve found you. Your video quality, your camera presence, content and scenery blow me away. I’m learning so much!! Also I’m super glad that my heavy intake of your videos is not considered “stalking” 😆🤣 🐄 🐑 🐐
You give so much motivation, that I want to quit my job and go back home(Panamá) to enjoy a dream that I have been leaving trough someone else that is taking care of the little farm, I do not want to get depressed with lady bug. Poor baby I’m already crying.
I am sorry to hear the farm where LadyBug came from had other individuals who also tested positive for Johnes. Hard for those owners to find out (like you have). Relieved to know breeders no longer in business. Perhaps you can collaborate with 'victims' to see how they have/ are coping going forward.
I think it's important to mention that the Johne's Vaccine is not the only vaccine that causes the raised lump after being vaccinated. Modified Live vaccines tend to react more the a Killed Vaccine and it can happen from a wide range of vaccines, the reaction depends on the individual cow.
I am so sorry for this issue your family has. You have researched and chosen the best course of action. I'm so glad you aren't listening to the naysayers. You are making wise choices.
I really appreciate your reasonable, non-litigeous attitude. Also, you are approaching this with a head in your shoulders and getting as much real information as possible, for making your decisions.
ignore the haters and over do gooders! listen only to those who offer constructive advise and screw the rest, do what is best for your family and homestead, so long as you are treating your animals humainly then that is all that matters! thank you for sharing your life on a homestead with us keep up the great work, much love from the uk xx
I am so very sorry this happened to you. It is heartbreaking. I am just glad that you have each other to lean on and are able to smile, even a little. 😊 Maybe there is a good bacteria you could spread with seed to help kill the bad one in the pastures. This was a terrible hit, but look at how much you have learned and all the people you are helping by sharing it. I guess the only thing a person could do, is buy your first cow as an older animal and have her tested before the sale. That is assuming the test is accurate enough to test even recently exposed cattle. And it sounds time consuming, which isn't very practical for sales, but hey after hearing this a little patience may be worth it. I don't understand why the bacteria would not be killed during pasteurization, but I will look it up. Thank you for being so candid about everything. This video answered alot of questions. God Bless and keep you strong.
I think you should do what y’all feel is right . It’s not anyone s decision, but, yours. This has to be terribly hard . Y’all our in my prayers. I’m not sure I end. Want a cow now .
Great attitude. I have been there. Our very first buck was purchased from a farm that claimed to be disease free. He tested positive for CAE. We tested a second time and it came positive. We finally decided not to kill him, but we gave him to a rescue. Our last herd test came up with several of our goats positive or chance for CL. We were shocked. We have never seen any signs of disease and always buy from clean herds. I think it does come down to people being over confident. I do not believe that our goats have CL. I think the test is faulty. I have also heard that Johnnes is also one of those that have false positives. Sorry to hear your goats died. I know you enjoyed them.
the both of you are doing very good... I grew up on a small dairy farm... like I told you about MOO MOO, my grandfather was a real pain in the a.. when he bought cows, I do remember that he would only like to have caves he got from our own cows.... but who knows
You guys are great and we do appreciate your honesty and we learn so much. Back in the 60s we used to get local milk, delivered by the milkman, we were so healthy and had great teeth. When they stopped we started having issues. Thinking we need to raise our own food and thinking how do we get more vegan. Really wondering if we should be eating bugs. lol. Thanks for being so generous with us all. We are all in this together, as I sit her with a belly ache, :( Blessings. ps-I have given up on red med now for sure. God help us
Aust, I enjoy #AskHomesteady. Forget the negative Nancy’s and just focus on the questions you think are worth answering! Sorry you guys have to go through this, especially after what you went through with the goats.
I'm new to your channel, and my heart goes out to you. I paused the video while you were discussing "to eat or not to eat" and you may decide differently. But I wanted to share my thoughts from the heart, and my solution as well. I know that you love your Ladybug. I used to raise prey animals but I would cry when they died unexpectedly. My perspective was that I could purchase animals raised by others, but if I was going to have animals that needed to eat other animals, I wanted to be a part of their life as well as death. I wanted to make sure they had a good life. IF I could, I'd raise all the meat I eat. And if I was in your situation, with an animal that I loved, I would feel almost as if it was important that I do commune with her each time I consumed some of the meat she left behind. There is a lot more love in this than anything, especially if you know that her meat is fine to eat. BUT then there's the logistical issue of slaughtering her at a time that is not optimal. I was wondering if you could rent a refrigerated truck for a day, that plus some tarp, you could create a small processing space that is cut off from the bugs and heat of the summer day, enabling you to do the butchering. It's not optimal of course, but it seems as if you could at least create a space that makes it not so logistically nightmarish.
Thank you to your vlogs, SO many more farmers now KNOW about Johnes . If it wasnt for your vlogs so many more farmers will be wondering what is wrong with their cows,Goats,Sheep etc
You guys should never have to defend yourselves. Homesteading is different for everyone who chooses to live this lifestyle, and unless folks are there with you day in and day out, they can’t possibly be more fit to make the decisions for you than you are.
Keep doing what you’re doing, and it will all work out for you long term.
So true TMH
They mentioned in the introduction, talking about it will help those new to homesteading, understand the process involved in decision making. So it's probably more for educational purposes, than defending their position. :)
My family has members with Crohn’s disease. This definitely started me down a research path - both for them and myself. Thank you Homesteady for being thought provoking and transparent!
my mom has chrons and colitis !! she got an ostomy bag for 4 years too before it was reversed. Crazy stuff
I was wondering if this was about johne's disease - I too suffer from crohns and have been very heavy into the known science lately! (Just starting the video.) Very interesting stuff.
I’ve drank johnes milk. We probably all have. I do not have any issues- Correlation does not equate causation
Class act. The world would be a better place if we had more people like y’all.
I love the transparency. You two are amazing people. None of us are perfect, you do you guys and everything will be alright. As my grandmother would say, “this too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.”
I know this video is “old” but I must say I learn a lot from your channel and I appreciate your opinions and honesty. Every person will handle things differently and I personally love to hear others view points even if they go against mine.. also your wife is adorable haha
glad I found your channel I’ve been enjoying the content! My husband our two year old, one year old and I are currently looking for our first home in New Hampshire, finally bring our 10 year dream of homesteading to life. Your videos keep me going on this long awaited journey.
Thank you so much for this episode of #AskHomesteady, You have answere everyone of my posted questions, and many that crossed my mind that I did not post as well as questions that never crossed my mind. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and generous while you are dealing with this tragedy.You are being prayed for by many who love you like family.
I love how informed and logical you guys are in how you operate. You both sharing the best available scientific information with others in common language is great.
I'm so sorry sincerely.... I can only imagine what you all are going through, You all will be in my prayers. I am greatful for all the knowledge that you share .much love janet
Most large dairies rotate thier cows at 4 to 6 years citing this is when there is peak production. I'm 65. I remember milk cows on the dairy that were 17, 18 years old. I wonder if there is as correlation so they dont have to be accountable.
Also, most bacteria are killed in the cooking process. If you cook your meat, pressure cook, as in an instant pot, the temperatures should be high enough to kill the bad stuff. I would eat the meat. I know you will cook the meat. I know you will be more careful in the butchering process because of the knowledge you have, and that being said, the processed meat will be a cleaner product than anything you can buy. Considering that meat processors are buying product from China, Nigeria, India, and many other countries, already butchered in oversea plants....it would be a shame to waste her. I personally would not eat the kidneys or the liver as these are part of the filtering systems that protect us. Best of luck. I appreciate your sharing this, I have learned so much through your efforts. I raise cows and goats, and I drink raw milk and eat the meat. I just butchered my very healthy 17 year old cow. My herd has been a family closed herd for that long.
Yeah I bet you that's accurate.
My Uncle was a mixed dairy/beef cattle farmer and he kept his milk/nurse cow, a Guernsey, for over 25 years and she was in milk for most of those years.
This makes me so so so sad! My heart breaks for you guys. Thanks for sharing with us. I have a cow and I would love to know more about how you handle it. I'm praying for you guys. I literally would die of a heartbreak if I was in your shoes.
When someone gives advice, it is only what they have the capability of doing.
You both are very wise, eating her is the best thing you can do to honor her. All the love given both ways. To her and from her.
If we did what others think... what a boring and uneducated world we would live in.
Stay strong and keep educating.
Thank you and sorry you have to go through this heart ache
It's very interesting to hear all this information about Johnes disease because it really shows just how flawed the food system really is. I would also like to say that I totally get why you guys would eat her meat because you don't want to waste it since there is so much food that would come out of it. I personally wouldn't bother doing a lot of different cuts of meat, I would probably do the easy ones and then turn the rest into ground beef and dog food. Just simply because it would be hot during the butchering process and would make it difficult to butcher. Anyway, I totally support any decision you make and I would like to applaud you for taking the time to learn as much as possible about Johnes and share the information with everyone.
We are getting ready to take the homestead plunge. And I thank you all for helping to pave the way in knowledge.
I always appreciate ask homesteady :) Not knowing enough about homesteading and being drawn to the lifestyle its nice to hear answers to questions and be able to see the differences in each homestead. I think it's important to keep an open mind.
I just found you guys. My heart hurts. I am working towards land and a dairy cow so I thank you for this video. I had no idea beyond that our food system is broken and has been for quite some time.
Thank you for sharing your farm and family with us.
You are doing what is best for your other animals . Never defend that. Appreciate your transparency and genuine disclosures. You are both Greatly appreciated
Wow. What an eye opener!! I appreciate you guys sharing this info. We buy local raw milk, and we knew nothing of this! Lots of conversations to be had in the days ahead for us as well.
Thank you,I have been learning so much.I still feel bad for you because this wasn't in the plan and not the first thing that you have been through.Take care,move forward.There is a reason the windshield is so big and the rearview mirror is so small.You are in my prayers.
Thank you all. You two did a wonderful job! I had not even heard of this. I have definitely received an education listening to this. As the others have said, you have no reason to defend yourselves. You are doing a great job and the best you know how. If we have a problem with whatever you are doing, then that is on us. We do not need to burden you with our negative thoughts. Blessings to you all!
Thank you for your courage. This was an incredibly difficult video to watch because of your depth of feeling. You love your animals, your family and your subscribers, and it shows. Johnes is not well publicized like Anthrax or Brucillosis, but it is just as much of a problem for everyone.
Wishing you all strength and love going forward.
Great in formation. I drank raw milk for years when we were growing up. One of my show cows got TB. We quit drinking her milk immediately. We culled that cow immediately. We later gave up drinking raw milk. We understand the stress and emotion that you are going through.
Stay strong and stay safe. Times are hard right now. God bless America.
Oh by the way we ate our cow, at least if memory serves me right. I am 71 and have been in direct contact with TB patients for over 50 years. I have been tested twice a year for TB and I have never been the least bit positive for TB.
I’m so sorry this happened to you guys. Homesteading has so many challenges and we do the best we can when bad things happen. Good luck
Thank you so much. You have taught me so much about homestead even though I don't farm right now. When I have, these information is definitely going to be extremely helpful.
I have been watching you for a few years now so sorry about ladybug this is heart wrenching I love watching ladybug she's so sweet it's such a shame y'all have open my eyes to a lot of things I plan on getting a milk cow in the future I will always remember the what a big eye opener so sorry you'll have to go through this I know you love her and she's a part of your family this is very very hard
Watching this and seeing all the emotions , I know this struggle guys, kudos for attempting to help your viewers make sense of it all. If LadyBug were my cow I can say without an ounce of hesitation that I would utilize her for my meat supply. Love watching your channel and all that you bring to the homesteading community.
If I had already sacrificed a field to her, I would hold her until weather conditions improved for slaughter.
WOW, I am very impressed with you two. I don't believe in sueing people. They should make it right by you. So proud of you both. It speaks highly of the kind of person you both are You will be blessed.
I'm so sorry you guys have to go through this. How devastating! No need to feel you HAVE to defend yourselves at all, your right! It does help everyone out here who is not going through this though, to learn what happens, can happen and what they will have to decide to do moving forward as it now affects all aspects of your farm. Praying for you guys!
We support you guys 100%. Praying for you all. 🙏❤️🙏
I am so very sorry you are going through this with Ladybug. I am however, thankful that you are bringing AWARENESS to this disease.
I subscribed to your channel partly just because its refreshing to hear from reasonable, intelligent, compassionate people which you two clearly are.
I remember the first time I saw your videos. And it was your dedication to your animals and children that kept me coming back. The honesty and Genuine truth that you practice and teach us, about these subjects, is priceless! I had no idea about this condition. So thank you so very much for sharing this!
I believe that the cooking process will kill this.
It is just so sad. Such a beautiful animal.
GOD bless you all.
Thanks Rita ☺️
Oh wow! I have never heard of this disease! Thank you for sharing, sorry for the event to your farm, but thank you for sharing.
You guy's are why I follow. Honestly if everyone played by the rules there wouldn't be situations like yours. The mighty dollar is evil and spares no one. If all beef and dairy herds were tested things may be different or not just my opinion. I'm learning and I have no experience in any of this. Just want you to know your appreciated for your information you share and unfortunately bad things happen to good people. Thank you for this experience and God bless.
I appreciate the ask homesteady.... i dont ever judge you guys on your decisions... i so appreciate you guys talking through your thought process on the way you got to your decisions on different things. Helps me in my decision process making. Thank you
That’s why we do it Michelle! Sometimes hearing why someone else makes a certain decision helps us all make our own ones!
Thank you! Just thank you so much for sharing this part of homesteading. It's not all ladeda some see from the outside. We are looking into getting mini Dexter's or heifers. What so many do not comprehend is this lifestyle isn't all fluff and cuteness. It's about true husbandtry of each and every animal....and sadly things happen. How my heart goes out to you both!
I also want to thank you for the information, cause I am wanting a milk cow and will be a first time owners. This was a huge help. Thanks for sharing.
Oh man, I'm sorry guys! What an exceptionally stressful time to deal with a surprise mystery disease. I can't imagine a better way to handle it though. Thank you for sharing your experience 🖤
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Great explanation! Thank you so much for being honest and sharing your real life experiences. Good or bad. Your educating so many people. Good luck with your hard decisions.
I really feel for you all, thanks for sharing your lives with us
Sorry to hear I love your channel and you guys are doing the best thing for your family
Thanks for the shoutout, I'm always happy to help answer as many questions as I can handle!
Looking forward to Part Deux of AskHomesteady.
God Bless,
-Karin
I am a farmer who grows yin trees that block ghosts in Korea. Thank you for the video.
Always be healthy and have a happy day with your family. I'm rooting for you.
Thank you Homesteady for being transparent and honest.
So sorry that you have had to go on the defense.
May God bless you and may you have good favor with the harvest.
The hardest part for me when I harvest a cull is what I call 'getting the pajamas off' which is the hide and head. After I manage that then it is meat for our freezers.
My husband is unable to be part of the kill and pajama removal, but he helps with the rest.
Be blessed, trust the Father, all will be good in the end.
Oh my. I have a new favorite saying.
Great video. We will share this with our customers for sure :) We sell land in rural areas and this will help generate some great ideas. Thanks for creating this!
Thank you for spreading the awareness that I’ve been saying this so wrong 😂 We Are All In This Together! This mess of life and trying to navigate the best way thru it.
Thank you for not internet slamming people as it can hurt the whole family. Especially since as far as you knew they were getting you a disease free. They must be devastated. You all are amazing for being good people. 💖
I’m new here but wow you two are literally THE cutest couple with such a beautiful family ☺️
Praying for y'all and your Homestead... your choice and I feel you've said it all so well... do what y'all feel is best... we've eaten our cow with it... don't really care what anyone had to say... no issues from it.
Many Blessings
I'm just sorry you all have to go through this......my best thoughts are with you....you can only do what you can do.
Hey folks, I can throw a bit of a wrench into your dairy to Crohn's Disease pipeline worry-my sister and I are both older GenXers who don't do ANY dairy and haven't ever. My mother never liked milk so she gave up on dairy, especially when she thought my oldest sister, (who has had digestive issues from early childhood), was allergic to it. We didn't have daily at all. My oldest sister still has some digestive issues deal with it by taking LactAide has chosen to eat dairy since she left home 4 decades ago.
As for me and my other sister?
We both have Crohn's.
Is there a dairy connection to Crohn's? Maybe, but you may still end up with it, anyway. Life's like that.
Di, I’m sorry to hear that you have to deal with that disease. It’s true, life is like that at times. We were not saying dairy is the only reason people get Crohn’s disease, just to clarify, but rather there may be a link with the MAP bacteria and Crohn’s.
you should try A2 milk before you decide. maybe you are sensitive to the A1 variation as I was.
@Thora Friganza Crohns and other digestive issues, are also caused by the over use of antibiotics.
@@a.t.6657 that is, for sure, the truth
so sorry to hear !!! she will be fine to eat!!!
Thank you for being REAL and not trying to sue the pants off of them. Sometimes bad luck happens. It’s not ideal. But I doesn’t always happen because someone was malicious. Good luck on our future endeavors.
You handled this with so much grace and wisdom. I’m so proud of you 💜
I’ve just found your channel. My husband just bought us a 10 acre farm…. I’m so glad I’ve found you.
Your video quality, your camera presence, content and scenery blow me away. I’m learning so much!!
Also I’m super glad that my heavy intake of your videos is not considered “stalking” 😆🤣 🐄 🐑 🐐
😂 thanks for watching Christine
I dont know why I typed in "Can you sue a cow" but your video was the first that came up. Congrats.
You are an awesome family and I appreciate you sharing your values.
You give so much motivation, that I want to quit my job and go back home(Panamá) to enjoy a dream that I have been leaving trough someone else that is taking care of the little farm, I do not want to get depressed with lady bug. Poor baby I’m already crying.
I am sorry to hear the farm where LadyBug came from had other individuals who also tested positive for Johnes. Hard for those owners to find out (like you have). Relieved to know breeders no longer in business. Perhaps you can collaborate with 'victims' to see how they have/ are coping going forward.
What a difficult decision to make and such a stressful situation. I’m so sorry you guys are going through this.
we walk with you support you and hold you in prayer
I think it's important to mention that the Johne's Vaccine is not the only vaccine that causes the raised lump after being vaccinated. Modified Live vaccines tend to react more the a Killed Vaccine and it can happen from a wide range of vaccines, the reaction depends on the individual cow.
I am so sorry for this issue your family has. You have researched and chosen the best course of action. I'm so glad you aren't listening to the naysayers. You are making wise choices.
You guys!! I am so so sorry you and your family and farm are going through this!!
I can imagine this is a very challenging issue to deal with. It seems as though you are handling this very well, all things considered.
Am new to your channel, watching from the UK. Absolutely love your videos, thankyou for sharing your experiences ❤
I like the cooperation and the dynamic with you both tbh
I really appreciate your reasonable, non-litigeous attitude. Also, you are approaching this with a head in your shoulders and getting as much real information as possible, for making your decisions.
ignore the haters and over do gooders! listen only to those who offer constructive advise and screw the rest, do what is best for your family and homestead, so long as you are treating your animals humainly then that is all that matters! thank you for sharing your life on a homestead with us keep up the great work, much love from the uk xx
Very honest people. Thank you. Stay safe.
We are all in this together. Best way to say it.
I am so very sorry this happened to you. It is heartbreaking. I am just glad that you have each other to lean on and are able to smile, even a little. 😊 Maybe there is a good bacteria you could spread with seed to help kill the bad one in the pastures. This was a terrible hit, but look at how much you have learned and all the people you are helping by sharing it. I guess the only thing a person could do, is buy your first cow as an older animal and have her tested before the sale. That is assuming the test is accurate enough to test even recently exposed cattle. And it sounds time consuming, which isn't very practical for sales, but hey after hearing this a little patience may be worth it. I don't understand why the bacteria would not be killed during pasteurization, but I will look it up. Thank you for being so candid about everything. This video answered alot of questions. God Bless and keep you strong.
Well. A lot of farms go though what you do. And have to make the same decisions that you have to make. Good luck. ,
my heart hurts for you and yours, Ladybug is a wonderful cow,no matter what you do with her is your choice, take care and god bless
Much love and support from my family to yours!
I think you should do what y’all feel is right . It’s not anyone s decision, but, yours. This has to be terribly hard . Y’all our in my prayers.
I’m not sure I end. Want a cow now .
I appreciate your honesty. I learn so much. I wish I knew you personally.
Im sorry to hear about ladybug. Hopethings get better for you guys.
Great attitude. I have been there. Our very first buck was purchased from a farm that claimed to be disease free. He tested positive for CAE. We tested a second time and it came positive. We finally decided not to kill him, but we gave him to a rescue. Our last herd test came up with several of our goats positive or chance for CL. We were shocked. We have never seen any signs of disease and always buy from clean herds. I think it does come down to people being over confident. I do not believe that our goats have CL. I think the test is faulty. I have also heard that Johnnes is also one of those that have false positives.
Sorry to hear your goats died. I know you enjoyed them.
Thank you for you explanations, I worry about my cows that I have back home, they just had babies month and half ago
#askhomesteady can you have your soil tested for Johnes
I want to know this too
@Steve Slade that means more are infected, just not showing up
@Steve Slade This was helpful, thanks!
This is fascinating, thank you.
the both of you are doing very good... I grew up on a small dairy farm... like I told you about MOO MOO, my grandfather was a real pain in the a.. when he bought cows, I do remember that he would only like to have caves he got from our own cows.... but who knows
You guys are great and we do appreciate your honesty and we learn so much. Back in the 60s we used to get local milk, delivered by the milkman, we were so healthy and had great teeth. When they stopped we started having issues. Thinking we need to raise our own food and thinking how do we get more vegan. Really wondering if we should be eating bugs. lol. Thanks for being so generous with us all. We are all in this together, as I sit her with a belly ache, :( Blessings.
ps-I have given up on red med now for sure. God help us
I feel so badly for you guys. Boy have I learned a lot.
While it’s sad about Ladybug, sounds like your situation could have been a lot worse. It’s a testament to your great animal husbandry.
I can pray for you to have better luck testing your other cows.
Aust, I enjoy #AskHomesteady. Forget the negative Nancy’s and just focus on the questions you think are worth answering! Sorry you guys have to go through this, especially after what you went through with the goats.
We have Johnes here in the UK and shockingly, it is not a notifiable disease, although it is in Northern Island.
I'm sorry to hear of your troubles.
U guys handle this really well God bless y’all
Wow.. I’m curious to know if my local small dairy that I purchase from is positive for johnes...
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
I can hear the sadness in y’all voice and in your face god bless y’all
We're all in this together! Made me laugh
This is informative, thank you! Im going to be going almond until I get my own milking goats.
😆 I thought you said YONIs. That's a whole different thing
I just started listening to this video and stopped and googled what is yonis.....i was not prepared lol lol
I was like wait what does Yoni's have to do with farming 😂😂
I'm new to your channel, and my heart goes out to you. I paused the video while you were discussing "to eat or not to eat" and you may decide differently. But I wanted to share my thoughts from the heart, and my solution as well. I know that you love your Ladybug. I used to raise prey animals but I would cry when they died unexpectedly. My perspective was that I could purchase animals raised by others, but if I was going to have animals that needed to eat other animals, I wanted to be a part of their life as well as death. I wanted to make sure they had a good life. IF I could, I'd raise all the meat I eat. And if I was in your situation, with an animal that I loved, I would feel almost as if it was important that I do commune with her each time I consumed some of the meat she left behind. There is a lot more love in this than anything, especially if you know that her meat is fine to eat. BUT then there's the logistical issue of slaughtering her at a time that is not optimal. I was wondering if you could rent a refrigerated truck for a day, that plus some tarp, you could create a small processing space that is cut off from the bugs and heat of the summer day, enabling you to do the butchering. It's not optimal of course, but it seems as if you could at least create a space that makes it not so logistically nightmarish.
Thank you to your vlogs, SO many more farmers now KNOW about Johnes . If it wasnt for your vlogs so many more farmers will be wondering what is wrong with their cows,Goats,Sheep etc
Our bodies are made by God and they are amazing in the way we can filter everything. Pray over the food. Receive it with gratefulness. God bless.