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  • @richardhoermann4478
    @richardhoermann4478 9 месяцев назад +1

    I tried dairy farming on my own, 1996 bought 65 milking cows. Went out of business 2 years later. I sure do enjoy your videos thanks for sharing.

  • @danguritz2446
    @danguritz2446 3 месяца назад +1

    Love this stuff.Andy looking great.

  • @robertingram289
    @robertingram289 Год назад +2

    i wish you could talk and show more about your cows and each group if you could

  • @charlesjenkins8078
    @charlesjenkins8078 Год назад

    Really enjoyed the feeling video.thanks.

  • @robertingram289
    @robertingram289 Год назад

    this video of the closer look at the cows is more enjoyable than when you are further away they are you backbone and very healthy to me i enjoy all your videos

  • @lamarmiller6721
    @lamarmiller6721 Год назад +12

    Farmed all my life but I salute the dairy farmers like you! The dedication and work it takes is unreal! You are the Navy seals of the farming community! Best wishes to you and your family Andy. I salute you!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid Год назад +1

    Good luck feeding your cows Andy

  • @pbr549
    @pbr549 Год назад

    Great video and narration. Cows are inside being fed making milk, you all are outside and moving along. The milk makes it way to the city where all the people are corralled. You have the right idea. Love the open spaces.

  • @charleslynch7274
    @charleslynch7274 Год назад

    Very kool feeding video congrats on the new mixer loved seeing the cows as always

  • @roberthakeman9822
    @roberthakeman9822 Год назад

    Andy I don't think I could back out of the barns but would take lots of practice and I bet Andrew could do it better than me. I love ❤️ watching him as there is nothing he can't do at a such a young age, same thing goes with your daughters, I have all the respect for you. I can't believe all the stuff you and the guys fix and imagine how much you save the farm on repairs and money !

  • @Dermot501
    @Dermot501 Год назад +21

    Always like the feeding videos,it shows how well you look after your herd,and it seems to me that they are quite content.Great job Andy & Co🐄🚜👍

  • @jasonjennbrown1971
    @jasonjennbrown1971 Год назад +22

    Farming, Fixing,Fabricating& Feeding ! True definition of someone that doesn’t do much F-ing around! Thanks Andi for taking all of us along for the ride!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid Год назад +1

    Great video Andy

  • @TheFarmingLife
    @TheFarmingLife Год назад +15

    Feed the cows milk the cows send the milk spend the money and you get to do it all over again everyday.

    • @FarmingFixingFabricating
      @FarmingFixingFabricating  Год назад +4

      Yes

    • @carsons6519
      @carsons6519 Год назад +1

      You forgot the part that after spending the money....hope there is money left over to make alittle money....and repeat...

    • @TheFarmingLife
      @TheFarmingLife Год назад

      @@carsons6519 with all the good commodity prices it seems like the everything else just keeps going up so there is no money to put in the pocket you just turn over a lot of money.

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 Год назад

    Thank You

  • @markspindler9477
    @markspindler9477 Год назад +9

    I was very happy to hear you talk about the importance of sanitizing vehicles and visitors. Solid information.

  • @patrickerger1483
    @patrickerger1483 Год назад +1

    Andy you are very good at backing up with the feed wagon. Very interesting video.

  • @DairyFarmer_1
    @DairyFarmer_1 10 месяцев назад

    You should do a tour of the freestall barns sometime showing what they have for cow groups and how it's all setup, as well as the heifer barns.

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid Год назад +1

    Good luck feeding your heifers Andy

  • @rogerjantzen4549
    @rogerjantzen4549 Год назад

    Very impressed with you and your family all the hard work you all I farmed most of my life and milk cows to how do you milk in all

  • @timmiller7037
    @timmiller7037 Год назад

    Very interesting.. I enjoy all your insight & explanations of everything your doing..

  • @MrJujubean
    @MrJujubean Год назад +1

    I sure like all of your content.! those early morning feedings with it pitch dark out and snow flurries, looks so peaceful and quiet.

  • @dsmreloader7552
    @dsmreloader7552 Год назад +7

    It's all about logistics, growing feed, harvesting feed, feeding, milking, getting rid of manure and of course fixin! You get REALLY good at backing..

    • @kirklothert3435
      @kirklothert3435 Год назад

      That's because Andy is The Jack of All Trades & The Master of None

    • @patrickgroenewegen
      @patrickgroenewegen Год назад +2

      @@kirklothert3435Funny. Andy is one of the most competent farmer/father/fabricator and mechanic I’ve ever had the privilege to meet.

    • @kirklothert3435
      @kirklothert3435 Год назад

      @@patrickgroenewegen... Actually I was being serious but whatever you say

  • @MountainTroll1996
    @MountainTroll1996 Год назад +11

    I'm in northern California and I have family who farm as well and it always seems that things always break down when you need it the most . Keep up the good work guys I love watching your videos it's pretty cool how you guys do things and I showed my family a few things that you guys do and it helped my family farm alot there actually building a manure pit under the barn thanks to you guys for ideas 💡😁

  • @richardfogle1836
    @richardfogle1836 Год назад

    Like seeing all the cows

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 Год назад +7

    Nice video Andy. Amazing how much work it takes to complete just one facet of the farm, and you have so many parts that make up the whole. Great job.

  • @coreydevries9438
    @coreydevries9438 Год назад +3

    Them ole mixer tractors get the hours! Run everyday rain/snow or shine. Gotta be one of the most important role on the farm. Nice looking cows keep up the good work!

  • @ralphnerem5685
    @ralphnerem5685 Год назад

    Great video quite the process to make sure they are all fed

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson299 Год назад

    You have an amazing operation

  • @martinboilard2265
    @martinboilard2265 Год назад

    Hey Andy !
    i love it watching you feefing .
    My fisrt pick from all from you Andy because in feel
    some kind of love in it .
    animal love you and you love them all .
    Congrats Andy you are the man !
    Thanks for your time and have a good day Andy Hourigan the great !

  • @patrickerger1483
    @patrickerger1483 Год назад

    Great discussion on dairy health. Great explanation Andy.

  • @stanleyjones4180
    @stanleyjones4180 Год назад

    nice cow setup enjoyed the video thanks andy

  • @coreybrown5371
    @coreybrown5371 Год назад +3

    That's truly awesome how your family dairy has been able to keep maintaining your herd without buying new cows! Great video as usual. I know tough to make money milking cows, & expenses being high, hard to make $. Truly shows how dedicated your family is!

  • @lordofhowell7158
    @lordofhowell7158 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video 💪🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @terryhobdy5727
    @terryhobdy5727 Год назад +2

    Really good video I enjoyed it 👍 the cow's look good and very happy.

  • @johnbucklerfarms
    @johnbucklerfarms Год назад +5

    Thanks for the Videos Andy you Make My Day I grew up Around 2 Dairies and Raised a Bunch of Steers on a Couple Jerseys that I rotated 4 in the morning and 4 Others in the afternoon it saved on Milk Replacer!

  • @patrickaherne3598
    @patrickaherne3598 Год назад +6

    The truck feeders seem to make more sense for beef operations/feedlots where the distances are longer and you're not driving in and out of barns. If beef cattle don't get fed so much one day while it's getting fixed, it's not a huge deal. If you change a dairy cow's feed, the results show up in the tank pretty quick.

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 Год назад

    This is a huge operation and needs some skill and responsibility feeding these beautiful cows. Mixing the right food, ensuring the hotel guests get the right amount is no mean feat. Not to mention the reversing skills needed. Seeing all those cows makes me wonder how much heat they must generate and what the barn temperature would get to. Fascinating Andy, thank you.

  • @steves.7872
    @steves.7872 Год назад +3

    Nice video Andy I enjoyed it thank you.

  • @richardhoermann4478
    @richardhoermann4478 9 месяцев назад

    So God made a Farmer!…
    A farmer is someone special and those letters have significance. See a farmer is a hardworking man or lady. One that stewards the land and takes care of what God gave them. They are a type filled with optimism during great seasons and often challenging ones too. As we come around to farmers planting there crops soon. Talk to a farmer and thank them for what they are doing. They care about you and would love to describe there passion/ heartfelt job they do to provide food on the table.
    One U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad. The global population is expected to increase by 2.2 billion by 2050, which means the world’s farmers will have to grow about 70% more food than what is now produced.
    That’s a huge responsibility!

  • @dana9265
    @dana9265 Год назад +11

    I would love to see a tour of the parlour if that would be possible but maybe that's a secret place I just thought I'd mention it if you can't you can't that's totally OK thanks for the awesome videos again

    • @TheRealJesseStoltzfus
      @TheRealJesseStoltzfus Год назад +5

      He’s said in past videos he won’t ever show it at the request of his milk purchaser. The way PETA is concerning this choice of agriculture is the main reason why.

  • @josephbrinkley7572
    @josephbrinkley7572 Год назад

    I miss it. But I don't miss the cold. Thanks brother. Florida Joe

  • @morganottlii2390
    @morganottlii2390 Год назад +6

    "Do dry cows give evaporated milk"? That's something I really was asked one time! I've done some Ag promo events and participated in local fairs not far from a major urban area. Yes, there are dumb questions...🤔🤠

  • @joemalone9380
    @joemalone9380 Год назад

    thats a huge barn you have for the cows + heifers. how many animals have you got .

  • @maxmacdonald7174
    @maxmacdonald7174 Год назад +5

    Andy your video is fine. I think many people just like to hear you talk about what is going on.

  • @williamstentzsr.9568
    @williamstentzsr.9568 Год назад

    Andy ,you have more cows than I have grass

  • @bustertim5333
    @bustertim5333 Год назад +3

    Very interesting Andy . Thank you for sharing the videos with us.

  • @mikerioux1
    @mikerioux1 Год назад +2

    The cows all look good and the new addition blends right in. Does anyone ever buy Hourigan Holsteins? I was working on a farm 30-plus years ago and we had some Koreans stop by. Thanks for the video! The way your kids are coming along it may be the last job available. Stay safe and I hope you have a good day.

  • @kal3rd
    @kal3rd Год назад +1

    Great video on feeding the bucket on the loader is very good feeds the load into to the mixer wagon nice an even so mix’s can mix it even👍🚜

  • @Adam_Poirier
    @Adam_Poirier Год назад +4

    This was your best feeding video yet I really enjoyed it. We'll see how many people ask the same questions even tho they were answered lol

  • @fredsquires1640
    @fredsquires1640 Год назад +1

    Awesome video Andy. Great to see the cows and how great they look. You guys kick ass on your whole operation.

  • @joostherwijnen8301
    @joostherwijnen8301 Год назад

    Red holstein at 4:17 😎👍, very nice farm Andy. Gr from a dutch dairy farmer

  • @deernutOO
    @deernutOO Год назад +2

    Good to go along on the feeding task this morning.

  • @Rodmanvt
    @Rodmanvt Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @johnd4018
    @johnd4018 Год назад +1

    To understand everything that Andy does about the fieldwork and machinery end of the business AND still know whats going on in the barn for this very large farm is pretty amazing. So much attention to detail... its really remarkable.
    And as a guy who grew up on a dairy farm in NY years ago and knows what it takes, this guy gets all my respect

  • @farmer_nk
    @farmer_nk Год назад

    Awesome trailer backing skills you have!

  • @jlew5545
    @jlew5545 Год назад +7

    I've mentioned this before Andy.....but will say it again.......over the past 3 years Americans have been subjected to MORE utter nonsense than any civilized country anywhere should EVER have had to deal with.....BUT THROUGH IT ALL......farmers and ranchers have continued to wake every day, get out of bed, and do their work to feed the country they love....and shared that bounty with the world at the same time. I want you Andy....and family, and your whole crew of employees, and all of the rest of you folks out there who do this work and perform sales and services that support this work....I want you ALL to know how much my family appreciates what you've ALL done for decades....AND ESPECIALLY DURING THIS LAST 36 MONTHS OF UTTER MADNESS......to feed all of us......AND since this country has a "crop of clowns" who hate dairy & meats & methane & animal poop....I'll apologize on behalf of that bunch of BOZOS......as they fry their morning fake tofu bacon up....ON THEIR "NON-GAS" STOVES.

  • @tim2truk162
    @tim2truk162 Год назад +1

    Mad backing skills

  • @donniehodge2548
    @donniehodge2548 Год назад +1

    Another good video Andy 👍 🚜👏🇺🇲🐘

  • @hayman1971
    @hayman1971 Год назад +1

    Now thats a video!! 👍👍
    I would definitely have a hard time remembering whats what!

  • @huntingandstuff9489
    @huntingandstuff9489 Год назад +4

    It looks like you've got a hell of a lot of cows to feed

  • @jasongall6132
    @jasongall6132 Год назад +1

    Great video Andy thank you

  • @josephbrinkley7572
    @josephbrinkley7572 Год назад

    That makes sense .

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Год назад +2

    Great video, even the dark scenes. Must be hard to keep track of what feed goes to which cows in which barn. Especially for a newbie.

  • @jamesmorrison1884
    @jamesmorrison1884 Год назад

    Scary and impressive Andy. Have a great day.

  • @scott241966
    @scott241966 Год назад +4

    I enjoy watching all of your videos. I am not a farmer but I helped out on a dairy farm when I was a kid. I don't know much about the business side of the operation but the every day work part I loved. My question is, how many cows do you have in your closed herd? Have a good day!!

  • @erniekinney1588
    @erniekinney1588 Год назад +1

    Cows are looking good a lot of them are laying down getting plenty to eat they look pretty quiet and not hollering at you

  • @carlgateman6839
    @carlgateman6839 Год назад

    Awesome video Andy. The scope of your operation just blows my mind. How you keep track of all that feeding is just nuts.

  • @TroyboyTheiste
    @TroyboyTheiste Год назад +1

    The best job I had on my Uncles Dairy Farm was being the feed guy. Always have numbers running through my head. Andy I thought you put some tractors with MFWD's on the mixer wagons this winter.

  • @gavinperry7237
    @gavinperry7237 Год назад +1

    A person would get quite good a backing up the feed wagons with your current setup. 👏👏

  • @jeffstrains4014
    @jeffstrains4014 Год назад +1

    Happy New Year Andy!!!

  • @lesterhertel2945
    @lesterhertel2945 Год назад

    Another very interesting video Thank you

  • @mw9953
    @mw9953 Год назад

    Thanks Andy, Great video!!

  • @jameswitkowski6736
    @jameswitkowski6736 Год назад

    You back up faster than I drive forward !!!

  • @AlextheDutchDairyfarmer
    @AlextheDutchDairyfarmer Год назад

    👍👍

  • @timothygeorge1191
    @timothygeorge1191 Год назад

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. From Wisconsin Dairyland 🧀

  • @scottmuxlow4369
    @scottmuxlow4369 Год назад +11

    Can you do a video on the milking side of your operation? Maybe on calf feeding as well?

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Год назад +1

      I think he would if he could. Pretty sure. Need to go to a different RUclipsr. There’s one up in Canada also Several Michigan I think

    • @peewee.3138
      @peewee.3138 Год назад +1

      @@paulprigge1209I think he said a couple of years ago that the Dairy company that buys their milk didn’t want him to for some reason and I respect Andy for keeping them happy. Acres of Clay, Kip Siegler Farms, Rohrer Dairy have good parlour videos in the US. In Canada, SaskDutchKid, Mac Farms do some milking videos as well

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Год назад +1

      @@peewee.3138 you need to address it to Scott Muxlow. He was the one that was asking the question sir.

    • @rebelgaming7718
      @rebelgaming7718 Год назад

      Watch trinity dairy and gierok farms they do milking videos

  • @richardleigh1762
    @richardleigh1762 Год назад

    A well run operation there Andy .

  • @bigtrukkbigchevy4808
    @bigtrukkbigchevy4808 Год назад

    Nice video Andy I did a lot of feeding when I was working on the farm keep them coming maybe you could do a parlor milk house video that would be interesting to see where and how the milk comes from

  • @collinwolfe2180
    @collinwolfe2180 Год назад +1

    I want so bad to see y'all's parlor

  • @Bill-cg6oh
    @Bill-cg6oh Год назад +2

    Good job, keep up the video's. Hope your leg is better as well as the ribs. Looks like Andrew should get a bb gun for pigeons ....lol

  • @davekelley8520
    @davekelley8520 Год назад

    Gotta love riding on those chains

  • @leevanruler119
    @leevanruler119 Год назад +1

    Great content again! You could potentially discuss the TMR and what it is vs the time in lactation as a reason for the differences in the various rations that you feed. Your jiggling camera is due to the chains that you have to run on your tractors. Thanks again!

  • @jameswitkowski6736
    @jameswitkowski6736 Год назад

    Nothing a good strong cup of coffee can't fix !!! Shakey to the last drop !!!

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 Год назад

    Great looking herd. They look a bit spoiled. :)

  • @mikejankoviak8542
    @mikejankoviak8542 Год назад

    I used to work at a feed lot and some barns where the cows ate I had to use a rubber tire scraper to clean some of the feed ally's because a bucket wouldn't do anything lol. Tile is a good idea. That sure would take some time to learn how to feed but I'm sure once ya do it enough it's easy

  • @marty0715yt
    @marty0715yt Год назад

    Cows!!! About time!!!!!!! lol.

  • @brianwelds9531
    @brianwelds9531 Год назад

    Quite the operation Andy! ... What's your milking herd count ?

  • @ronaldfeuerstein435
    @ronaldfeuerstein435 Год назад +1

    Tks for sharing Mr Andy. It's not like the old days.. feed gain before milking Morning and Evening and in between free feed Hay and pasture. I agree with your out look on equipment. Use what works for you.. just like everyone thinks there way is the best.. thats not true.. but oh well... it is what it is..

  • @Adam_Poirier
    @Adam_Poirier Год назад +4

    Perfect length video here. I bet you enjoy the quiet time of feeding in the morning before the phone starts ringing. Them tire chains on cement kind of rattle you a little. Random question, will your coffee mug keep your coffee hot from 3AM til 9ish when your done? I need a new one that keeps hot

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson299 Год назад

    What ever works for your operation stay with it

  • @jimpolk
    @jimpolk Год назад

    Y'all have a lot of cows.

  • @timlooney8023
    @timlooney8023 Год назад

    Very good video. Lots of interesting issues. You answered my question about how you control all of those doors.

  • @brendon9489
    @brendon9489 Год назад

    Those push out buckets r a good idea for loading those mixer wagons.

  • @TheBoatman11
    @TheBoatman11 Год назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @farmkid1360
    @farmkid1360 Год назад +1

    You need to do a parlor tour!

  • @dcw1540
    @dcw1540 Год назад +4

    Andy can hired guys remember all of these mixes .and areas to feedlot is this your job all the time?❤

  • @williammatzek4660
    @williammatzek4660 Год назад

    Wonder how much of your milk goes to new York City. Do you work the swinging back with a hydraulic lever?

  • @robertmcmillian4461
    @robertmcmillian4461 Год назад +1

    Good gob

  • @cubcadetsteve4148
    @cubcadetsteve4148 Год назад +6

    Andy, have you ever accidentally forget to feed a group and realized it and go back and feed them? I would definitely do it once in a while..