It's better to be at peace with your neighbor than to be enemies. Stay calm and see what solutions you both can come up with. He may be an older person having a hard time with his health and just can't do what he once did. Either way, just stay calm and work with your neighbor for the better of you both.
Bois d'Arc trees aren't exotic. They are native trees. Early settlers used them for fence posts, as they basically turn to iron when they are dry. Even planted them along fence lines to use as fence posts. Beautiful place. Love the pecan grove. Good place for hunting the hogs. They love the nuts on the ground. Since you are having trouble with contacting the owner, I hope it doesn't turn out he's sick. Keeping the fence repaired along that creek will be an ongoing issue. Looks like there was a flash flood that washed it out. Love flowing creeks, but not on property lines.
Yes, we had Bois d'Arc trees on property in N.TX, tough wood. Our old church building had timber from Bois d'Arc for foundation, over 90 years, tough wood. 👍💪🙏
Stay calm Dusty, it will get sorted but man the owner should do the right thing! Maybe it’s been too easy for them for too long and they got some changes coming! Love to Brooks and I’m so glad you’re loving your new land💖🤠
He isn't answering texts or calls so perhaps he is out of touch for a medical reason? Or a family reason? So may are ill right now, it is difficult to say why someone is out of touch! But if he doesn't get back to him soon, maybe an in person visit is in the cards?
Might want to think about Osage Orange .It originates from yes Oklahoma. We use it a lot up here in Midwest for hedge post. Also if you on the ground you need to be running your fences Sir. You are responsible for part of that fencing your neighbor the other part. Work on your relationship with your neighbors. They are long term.
There's a lot of fence to build... Now I understand,.why you keep your Bison in enclosed pastures. Might suggest, wherever you share a property line, to build in a locked gate to shove everything back that came through the fence. It will get better, when you had the chance to build more fences and divide off more pasture. Huge mountain of work. Kudos for taking that on. Don't let anybody bully you, because it's not going fast enough. You proved at the other place that you know how to keep your Bison in. So rock on!
Cattle will do that to anyone, especially if they associate getting fed with people. Also they are curious critters, always willing to investigate anybody and anything that is not an obvious predator.
The tags on the cattle look fairly recent., not sure if the are legible. Perhaps trace the number with DOA? I couldn't help but laugh at their faces looking at you for snacks, and when Brooks said, mooooo. Shes adorable 😍 Good luck with them silly cows 💞
Since this happened back before Big Joe came to the property I hope you have already solved the problem. Old saying "Good Fences make good neighbors"...However you have to protect YOUR property and YOUR rights too. If the owner of the cattle is lax about caring for them...Consider Penning them up with feed and water and charging the owner to get them back...I guarantee it wont take too many times of him having to reach for his wallet before he makes SURE those cattle stay on his range. and if he doesn't....then after 30 days send those dogies to Freezer camp and sell some brisket!
Very understandable that you don’t want cattle on your property. If it keeps happening thats definitely a problem. But giving your neighbor the benefit of the doubt this time might be the best route. Sharing a fence can go both ways, maybe one day your bison find their way onto your neighbors property.
Generally shared fences are shared costs . Where the fence is down look like water gates( places where water forces the fence up in heavy rains) rather than damage from hogs or cattle . Hope you and your neighbor can work things out
You need to start charging the neighbors room & board plus feed for all their trespassers, unless you are in a free range state, then its on you to fence them out lol. We have 3 strand barb wire with hot wire across the top at our new property. It seems to keep the neighbors cows out of our pond and pasture. The big Pecan tree reminded me of the one I had my Treehouse in, as a kid.
those cattle sure look good, nice and friendly,I think the owner lets them roam,since no one was using the farm before you bought it, cows are to friendly and they know your land.hope you dont have to go to court over this.! Brooks is adorable,merry christmas
Hang in there! Sometimes you really have to work hard (with your patience, and behavior) to encourage someone else to do the right thing. He knows they are on your land, eating up the field. Save's him some green stuff. So hungry! Shore up your fences, do a lot of praying and move the cattle out if he doesn't, PS Sooo very happy you have such beautiful pecan trees. what a great gift.
I live in Utah and we found cattle like that on our property you know what we done we loaded them up and took them over some BLM BLM land and then called The bureau of Land Management they took care of the problem it stopped
@@shaunnanichols5956 🤣🤣 that sound like something I would have done. We bought a small place in Wyoming and had to get the fence ready for our horses to be moved in. There was a gate between us and the neighbor and when we took it out they got all shade of mad and asked if their horses got in our property how would they get them out. I told her a proper fence will keep them out. Especially since it was obvious they had been grazing them there while the property was vacant and up for sale.
I’m sorry Dusty, but I can’t help but giggle every time you say, “This is ridiculous!” I’ve had to get my fair share of cattle from “down the road,” or “the neighbor’s” property. It’s a pain in the patootie! But the looks on those cow’s faces is priceless! 😉😂😁
If cows are getting in why had the cattle owner not addressed this!? Hope this problem is taken care of soon! Sorry to hear about the wild hog problem, they can certainly wreak havoc!! Would love to see more current videos also! Love seeing Brooks 🥰
If you ever run your bison in some of these pastures, won't you have to update all the fences? The fences look ok for cattle but not good enough for bison. Almost nothing is easy about raising bison. Thanks for sharing.
I know this is a serious issue but the way those cows are looking at you is cracking me up!!! Beautiful, Beautiful property you got there!! Your family is blessed from hard work!
When I was young growing up on a dairy farm we had a gentleman farmer neighbor that lived about 200 miles away with a farm hand and his beef bull would get out often and my dad would herd him home, after about the third time dad penned him up in the barn ,called a truck sent the bull to market and mail the owner the check. Dad feared for the safety of all us kids playing in the neighborhood.
Have patience and faith that things with the neighbor will work out for the good of all ! They are beautiful cattle...alot of money there...if they were mine I'd be looking for them. Never know the circumstances of why they got out just hope for your sakes it's a peaceful solution. Make sure you're carrying with those hogs out there. Those pecan trees are a slice of heaven...enjoy them. Thanks for sharing another video and we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄... stay safe n blessed ❤️
They may know they are missing within time, you do not normally check them every day. They probably have been doing that for years. You just have to figure out where they are coming from and fix the fence. Where ever they are coming from could be where your bison can go as well. You know it can go both ways. Your bison will be easier to miss. They can have as many as 100 cows and not realize the 14 missing. I would knock on their door if you know who they might be.
Hopefully the owner will claim his cows and make sure they don't get back on your property. If not I guess you got some cows. Glad the Tex 16 are doing well. Myah goes right along with you checking things out. Love little Brooke's look on her face. She's a beautiful Lil Gal. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
Now that you know the hogs are out there, I'm sure you will be carrying when out of the truck. They probably love your pecans. The bois d'arc make great fence posts, last forever. Perhaps that will be a help with your fencing repairs. I once hit a steer on the highway coming in to town, but I missed the other three. The owner came and got the live ones but he didn't know anything about the one that totaled my truck.
YOU ARE LOSING GROCERIES! You NEED ALL the food there for your Bison Plus, what if your bison gores his cow? Nope, fences MAKE more reliable neighbors. As much as you've fenced, cross fenced and make pastures for grass rotation, you can't afford to feed his cows. HE KNOWS. IF YOU don't gripe, he will NEVER keep his cattle home. He's a mooch.
You're lucky you didn't get a bill for the dead cow. Most western states have "open range" laws. Your comprehensive policy should pay to fix your vehicle.
Well, Dusty your cattle wrangling skills are surpassing Daniel's with this adventure...lol Hopefully you can come to a peaceful agreement with the cattle owner because there's nothing worse than vindictive neighbors, and people are so touchy these days. God willing there is a peaceful resolution here.
I don’t think his neighbor intentionally sends his cattle to graze on somebody else’s land. It’s a factor of fences not being maintained by the prior owner and cattle go wherever they want to go.
@@alan30189 Exactly the cows go where ever they want too unless u have a good solid fence to keep them in as ur supposed to. U do ur job with the bisons 🦬 and Tell Good Ole Neighbors to do there’s and KEEP THERE CATTLE ON THERE PROPERTY. Good Luck Dusty Happy Holidays to U and Ur Families. Debbie from Texas
Well that’s where praying up comes in and I know Dusty will need prayer going ahead of him because that’s a shared fence and it’s his responsibility too, so be praying for intervention from high places to bring a common sense fix to this important situation! We can never have enough true friends and great neighbors in these unstable times, it would be in the interest of both parties to compromise and work together for the good of the cattle and the bison and the especially needed GOOD NEIGHBORS HANDSHAKE! Get your grievances out in prayer and looking within before trying to win before the start of a war with a neighbor! Good neighbors are hard to find, making good neighbors takes understanding, work and a lot of trust on both sides of the fence that sometimes divides y’all!
I remember a video where Dustys bison were out and others had to round them up and hold them in a pen! His brother-in-law was called by his neighbors and he had to attend to rounding them up. How soon we forget. But you’ve got them controlled now, it’s gonna be okay, everything is for a reason Dusty, we’re just not always privy to why.
Love watching Brooks saying mow mow. Love her sweater too. I sure hope Kevin can get ahold of the owner maybe going to see him and tell him about them. They are so adorable and beautiful.
Dusty, be sure you contact the sheriff, take pictures of these cows and their tag numbers. Because evidently the owner either doesn't care or is totally incompetent and this legal action will protect you and the ranch if there are any continuing future problems.
Wow, that is a great way to escalate a not yet serious problem! Yes, the owner needs to keep his cows on his own land, but until Dusty is able to get in touch with the owner, he doesn't know if the guy is ill or having a family emergency! If you owned a ranch or just a small farm, you would know that sometimes animals can escape and be very difficult to round back up! They are smarter than most believe and can be very determined when they decide they want to go somewhere!
@@paulprigge1209 Rural neighbors can be a clannish bunch so to be accepted a new person cannot be a hardass. He may just have to run them back home and fix the fence himself. I've built and fixed a lot of fence. It's a pain, takes some of your valuable time but it needs to be done and not too expensive for a landowner. Just drive the cattle back thru the fence gap, grab a few T-posts, some wire and a few tools and get-'er-done. Then periodically do a drive-by on ALL your boundry fences, but especially a streambed section after a rain. Running water is good at messing up fences.
Good job getting the cows up ! The fence between the property’s does need some major work ! But it will take time to get it all fixed up ! Boarder fence need attention fast or cows will keep grazing freely ! They are pretty cows ! Might be cow jersey in the future .. lol. Beautiful stream on your new ranch ! The pecan holler would be a great picnic area ! Thank you Dusty for more updates ! Merry Christmas to all your family !!
Howdy Dusty , I Thought That The First Thing Before And When Purchasing A Property Is To Fully Check Your Property For This Things Especially If Your Going To Turn Your Own Animals Loose First Things First And You Wouldn't Have This Problem 😜
God's day to you Dusty and the Baker Family. Looks like a problem with a neighbor and there fence ? It's obvious there are not checking her fences like they're supposed to. Most people who own a farm of any kind knows you need to inspect your fence lines at least once every couple of weeks to make sure you're animals are safe? Looks like time to meet your new neighbors ? You driving around with Brook is so awesome she is going to be a daddy's girl 👧 love it when she sees the cows and says cow's. God has truly blessed you and your family's stay safe thanks for sharing your videos love your new place looking forward to watching it grow. From a friend in Fort Lauderdale Florida God bless ❤🙏🇺🇲
Doesn't matter who's animals are on who's side . If you own the one side and neighbor owns the other , a line fence is the responsibility of both whether you are running animals on your side or not .
I was thinking is BOTH landowners' responsibility to keep the fence up..and best to keep a working relationship with them even if they aren't the best neighbors. When you live in the country your neighbors can be your life line (literally) at times...
Your property is magical in that part you were exploring. I can envision a picnic back in that Pecan Grove area. Be cautious of those feral hogs!! I hope you are armed. Even though it’s frustrating, try to give your neighbor some grace so as to keep a good relationship. You may be neighbors a very long time. God tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Btw those are some nice looking cattle!
Like you said earlier it's good if you and the shared fence owner can get along . Cuz of your animals get out sometime it works for both stock owners benefit. Good luck with your cows Dusty.
Looks like it time to put up an electric fence to keep the neighbors cattle out. The cattle owner has a very large section of land it can be easy to misplace a few head of cattle for a short time. But I agree he needs to do some fencing around the creek. Looks like the steel H brace had been washed out during a high water event. Good luck.
Dusty this probably has been going on for a long time. He will learn the ownership rules and the fact y'all don't need nor want any new unplaned stress on your pastures. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@@maggiemain5854 I once owned a home in a small sub-division outside town in Mississippi. We woke one morning to find cattle on everybody's lawn. Someone called around to notify the owner but had no luck so called the police. They came out, looked around and left. No word after that. Then late in the afternoon a couple pickups full of men roared up and took off down the power line. Shortly we heard a couple shots. An hour or so later they left. It appeared someone got some free meat. The cops were called again but they didn't even come out to look. The next year the cattle visited again but we didn't tell anyone and they wandered off.
Brooks is growing up so fast, she's a Beautiful Precious child. You have some gorgeous property Dusty. I love Blue Healers and yours is absolutely beautiful! What a beautiful healthy tame herd of Cattle. I was wondering if maybe the farmer has C-19 , and is unable to tend to them?? Years ago a friend in Georgia's Father became owner of Cattle the same exact way. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.
I had hogs, turkey & deer at the creek behind my house yesterday. We can hunt hogs year round too...they can be very aggressive and destroy everything in their paths. And, those cows are cute even though they are trespassing.
Texas produces most of this country's pecans. My folks had half their property in pecans and it was their main money crop. He had each sub-species in different orchards. He also had honeybees and ran cattle, herefords and angus, and had a really handsome Charlett (sp) bull (I couldn't believe what he paid for it.) The cattle grazed the pecan orchards but my folks had a field of alfalfa which filled a large barn for winter feed. Then there was a (about) 2 acre garden. Dad and mom did all the work except for a few jobs that seemed to always pile up or was held over for when one of their boys came to visit (4 sons, no daughters). Being the oldest I did most of that till I joined the Navy then I took up the slack during every leave until I got married and stayed on the east coast for about 30 years.
Osage Orange is not exotic. It's native to East Texas up through Northern Missouri. The big trees with nice straight sections are prime for building really great rot proof fence posts as well as bee hives. They are stiff stiff wood and many people like these for native bows. The dried wood also burns almost white hot! Watch it if you toss it in a fire place, as it can really over heat quickly. It is also a FABULOUS hedge row plant. That area of the river where the cattle are getting through...toss some Osage Orange trees in there and the area will grow up "Horse tall, Bull strong, and Pig tight" in about 5-6 years as my grandpa used to say.
It's always possible that something's happened to the owner and that's the reason he's not answering his phone or texts. I know that sounds naive but I always like to give people the benefit of the doubt. It's also possible that he knew they were missing but couldn't find them.
I'm not as smart phone savvy as you younger folks (and a lot of older folks too) so I miss a lot of calls. Plus if you aren't on my contact list I just let it ring.
@@edmartin875 I've just about gotten to that point too. Especially this past year when everybody and their brother was calling about medicare plans. Sheesh. I still answer occasional calls but it's always something I wish I hadn't. Have a great weekend. Stay safe!
Beautiful property. Brooks gets more precious 💖 as the days pass. Lv the sound of your pond so peaceful. Prayers for peace between you and your neighbor.
Before anyone jumps to conclusion and assumption, find the owner and talk to that person. It's not good to make enemies of the neighbors. Perhaps it is an elderly neighbor who must arrange for help to fix the fence, we as watchers do not know, so I'm not going to jump to judgement. It does appear that the fence was washed out by the water in the creek when it was fuller. Creeks change course at times and this stuff happens.
🐂 They like your property! They are beautiful and attentive. I hope you can solve that problem amicably with the owner who should repair his fence. Imagine if they were hundreds of them. In addition to feeding on your property, wrangling around by the roads can be dangerous, the owner should be reacting to that too. We have many wild boars here too but they are massively hunted. They damage crops and sows with babies can be dangerous encounters.
Not when there is an obvious fence problem. Looks like high-water flooding happened during stormy weather. Responsible farmers/ranchers keep track of their heard and drive their fence lines looking for damage from trees and such after stormy weather events so this doesn't keep happening. They fact Kevin knows the owner and has texted and notified them without getting a reply means there's an issue there.. Hopefully they can get it settled.
Oh wow that is so beautiful back there with that stream in the pecan trees I love that corner of the property well good luck with the cows brother God be with you and yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New years.
Dusty, you probably know this already but you need help identifying your trespass cattle. Your state brand inspector can help you with this. Your local Sheriffs office can help also. As a Deputy Sheriff I used to have a working knowledge of most ranchers in my patrol area, and their brands because cows would get out on the roadways and into other peoples property all the time. He may already know where the owner lives and if the deputy is feeling charitable might go and make contact for you.
Good luck keeping a fence up through that creek. I think it will be a constant problem . It looks like a LOT of water rushes thru there when it rains heavy.
One fix I've seen for that is to build your fence higher than the expected water level then attach a length of chain from the bottom of the fence to the ground every 6 or 8 inches. I don't know if it works but I've seen it in more than one place
As long as they got water, they are probably in a better place corralled up by you, then being with the actual owner. He would have to ask you, before going inside that holding pen on your property and retrieving those cows, right? That way you can work something out with regards to fence repairs. On a different note, your daughter is absolutely gorgeous. I have a 3 yr old granddaughter and they are alike in a lot of ways. Much love from Newfoundland, Canada.
I am not sure about that, those cows look pretty healthy and you can tell that they have been worked. It is just may have been something that has been going on for a long time ...just wanted to meet the new neighbors. I do not think that is too unusual in the country if they can get through a fence especially if it is old, if they can.. you just have to find where they have been coming in at. In some cases, the farmer may not be or live on the property that you think. I see it from time to time where I live.
Your narrative is awesome. I found myself wanting to see how it ends. I can see the frustration and humor in it all. Sorry you have to go through the frustrating part. Through it all you kept your cool!!! Thanks for an entertaining Sunday Morning and sharing with us. I continue to learn. May you and your family be blessed.
I believe you have the right to “hold” the cattle and force the owner to pay for any damages to your farm including damage to your hay crop; especially since he’s been notified and doesn’t seem to care. Running a business is hard enough on its own; dealing with irresponsible business owners just gets frustrating.
Probably a silly question, could flood waters wrecked the fence? Looking at the bank it looks like there had been high water at one time or another. I am in the Adirondacks Northern NY and have seen little brooks turn into raging rivers
Was going to say the same. Looked Ike rushing flood waters kind of damage. Sad that farmer doesn't seem very responsible they don't know 14 head of their cattle are missing.
@@Og-Judy If he hasn't responded to texts or calls, it could be he can't. I hope he isn't sick. Dusty doesn't live on the new ranch, and this guy may not either.
With the property sitting empty before Dusty bought it, they probably grazed without anyone noticing it. The fence posts looked rotten by the creek. So they need new posts and fencing. Nice looking cattle though. They are eating good.
Angel Nolan I too am from upstate NY and live in the Adirondack mountains. I agree with you looks like flooded water to me also. Little creeks and streams can turn into raging water's. Especially during mud season (snow melting) and rising lake's and rivers.
Maybe when Brooks gets a little older, you can poke around the stream with her and show her the little critters. Do you have fairy shrimp in streams like we do(used to)in MI? Such fun when I was a kid to fill jars with water and catch the rainbow colored tiny shrimp. My parents made me take them back the next day so they didn't die. Then there were salamanders, frogs, etc. City kids can never know fun like that.😊
Hey Dusty, I'm so pleased to hear Dakota is coming back well! She sure had to struggle to have too heal for two years ☺️. I know your there to check Cows,but it was nice to explore with you and Mià🐦. Merry Christmas 🎄💝. JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃
I love how the cattle just came up and stood there staring at you as if to say where’s the grain Homan we be’s hungry?! They seem pretty content on your property. In all seriousness I hope you can get the issue resolved amicably. Loved the video!
Oh Dusty, Gosh, I just love Bois D'Arc trees, and I respect your choice to hate 'em. I want you to know, however, they are not exotic. Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) are native. In fact, their place of origin in North American is considered to be Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Hedge Apple trees grow invasively, no doubt. My guess is that's your quarrel with them. Invasive growth patterns are different from exotic species that become invasive.There is an exotic species Argentine Osage Orange (Maclura tinctorial) that is native from Mexico to Argentina. Our Osage Orange tree has an illustrious history on our continent from the indigenous peoples use of it to white settles using it in hedgerows for fencing prior to the invention of barb wire. I bet you've heard the expression about hedgerows that need to be "horse high, bull strong, and hog tight." That's the Osage Orange in a nutshell. This species also boasts the highest BTU of any hardwood on the continent. In woodworking, this species will burnish to a beautiful sheen. So deride them if you must. I understand. Here's are some links to back up my claims: www.invasiveplantatlas.org/subject.html?sub=3298 plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_mapo.pdf www.wood-database.com/osage-orange/ Btw, your channel is terrific. I'm an Okie transplanted in Maryland now for 30 years. Watching your channel is a lovely taste of home. The bison, the vista, your accent - lovely, lovely reminders of my origins. And I love your correct usage of the term "cattle." Ranching is your business, so naturally you know how to talk about it. I go bonkers when uninformed folks refer to cattle as "cows" when you and I both know, they have no idea about the animals they're talking about. Thanks for being a good role model.
Thank you for taking us along while exploring your new property. I especially enjoyed the sounds of the creek water. Good luck with the fencing problem. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR☃️☃️☃️
When I was a child we had a fort in the woods an a Black Panther in the woods with us,we had a very close in counter with all kinds of wild animals lol
Wild hog taste amazing. Many of the wild hogs are descendents of domestic hogs that went feral, it only takes 1 generation. If the owner is an absentee owner they don't take care of their livestock. Decent looking animals, hungry if they're coming through fencing
Maya is such a great little companion to you. I can tell she loves you and enjoys following with you on your adventures. Good luck with the cattle and fences!
Start 'em young. They are raising her up to be a ranch girl. Get her a pony and she will learn to ride before she starts school. Then it won't be long before she will be riding that fence just to have an excuse to ride.
Dusty you and Marissa and Brooks are very lucky to have this beautiful piece of land and you look like you going to have plenty water source you ain't got to worry about any of that and I can't wait to see y'all the progress you going to make and all the new animals you have God bless you and Marissa and Brooks Sandra loves watching you from south Mississippi
You know why the owner of these cows doesn't get excited when his cows are missing??? He knows some conscientious kind land owner will keep them safe and get them back to him. You are the kind land owner Dusty! If some rustler got ahold of a few of them, he might be more attentive to his cattle's whereabouts...Plus, free grass keeps his overhead down!
Man you guys are Highly Favored. I am so grateful to be able to follow your channel. Can’t wait to be a land owner. Still researching what live stock I can’t to raise. It’s nice to see God showing more and more what he has in store for you.
Morning Dusty. I always enjoy your videos especially when they are longer than usual. Good luck with the cows! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Happy holidays to you and your family!
As others have pointed out Osage Orange (as the name indicates) aka Bois d'Arc bushes/trees are native to your area. I understand wanting to get rid of them on most of your property but there are places where they're useful. Long ago I read an old book on hedge plants for farmers and ranchers. It strongly recommended Osage Orange as a supplement to barbed wire. I've heard the same thing from folks I know who ranch and farm here in California. In spots like your creek boundry the hedge plants won't wash away easily like the wire. You might consider planting some hedges in the difficult spots. The plants seem to thrive on your soil. For sure no animal or human with any sense wants to crash through a thick hedge of Osage Orange, even Big Joe.
Dusty in the South we call them "Pecan Orchards". You do have a lot of work ahead of you. Take your time and hire some help if you can. Merry Christmas to all of you. (Please share some of Brooks Christmas Pictures with us. ❤🙏
It's been my personal experience when I was growing up that some cattle/livestock owners don't care where their critters are. Our neglectful neighbor had little to no grass on his property so he wasn't in any hurry to get them back. I would ride the fence looking for an opening then get help to drive them back & my dad fixed the fence.
Dusty, Wow are you right. 13 head is a large amount of money some rancher is missing. I would differently charge for grazing fees. Where I come from your neighbor should share the cost to repair the fence between you. Just good neighbor policy. But hey, if he doesn't respond to yours and Kevin's calls and emails after 30 days, you can take them to the sale barn and make some big cash.
Dusty, sorry you have this issue along with all you have to get done. You did make me laugh because the football coach in you came out when you told the slow "mover" to quit dragging his butt! I admire and appreciate all your hard work as I live in a rural area and know many families that raise cattle (many who also farm lots of land) and put in more hours of hard work than city people realize. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
OMG Dusty, u sure have a lit on ur Plate. Who would Not know that their Cattle is Missing, especially that many. U handle things so well and doing ur Best. The Owners might just be out of town or something. Luv those big Pecan Trees. We had some of those is Mississippi in the Farm. They produce tons of Pecans, we could not keep up with the Harvest, and most of them just went to waste. I wish u luck Dusty. Luv u guys, and thank u for sharing!
It's better to be at peace with your neighbor than to be enemies. Stay calm and see what solutions you both can come up with. He may be an older person having a hard time with his health and just can't do what he once did. Either way, just stay calm and work with your neighbor for the better of you both.
Bois d'Arc trees aren't exotic. They are native trees. Early settlers used them for fence posts, as they basically turn to iron when they are dry. Even planted them along fence lines to use as fence posts. Beautiful place. Love the pecan grove. Good place for hunting the hogs. They love the nuts on the ground. Since you are having trouble with contacting the owner, I hope it doesn't turn out he's sick. Keeping the fence repaired along that creek will be an ongoing issue. Looks like there was a flash flood that washed it out. Love flowing creeks, but not on property lines.
Yeah he is young he has a whole lot to learn. Very entertaining channel! Lol
I was going to say the same thing about the Osage-orange. Glad I scrolled through the comments haha.
Yes, we had Bois d'Arc trees on property in N.TX, tough wood. Our old church building had timber from Bois d'Arc for foundation, over 90 years, tough wood. 👍💪🙏
They also make real good axe handles and canes, I’ve gotten a couple butt whippings with an Osage orange tree cane.
Osage Orange makes some tremendous traditional bows! Folks pay good money for bow staves!
May not what you wanted Dusty but you have to admit that they are some beautiful & docile/friendly cattle. Hope you can find the owner.
Stay calm Dusty, it will get sorted but man the owner should do the right thing!
Maybe it’s been too easy for them for too long and they got some changes coming! Love to Brooks and I’m so glad you’re loving your new land💖🤠
He isn't answering texts or calls so perhaps he is out of touch for a medical reason? Or a family reason? So may are ill right now, it is difficult to say why someone is out of touch! But if he doesn't get back to him soon, maybe an in person visit is in the cards?
Might want to think about Osage Orange .It originates from yes Oklahoma. We use it a lot up here in Midwest for hedge post. Also if you on the ground you need to be running your fences Sir. You are responsible for part of that fencing your neighbor the other part. Work on your relationship with your neighbors. They are long term.
There's a lot of fence to build...
Now I understand,.why you keep your Bison in enclosed pastures.
Might suggest, wherever you share a property line, to build in a locked gate to shove everything back that came through the fence. It will get better, when you had the chance to build more fences and divide off more pasture.
Huge mountain of work. Kudos for taking that on. Don't let anybody bully you, because it's not going fast enough.
You proved at the other place that you know how to keep your Bison in.
So rock on!
Thank you for sharing your land, your life and your journey with us! May God continue to bless you.
amen-
Dusty, these cattle really love you...look at the way they look and follow you. :-)
Cattle will do that to anyone, especially if they associate getting fed with people. Also they are curious critters, always willing to investigate anybody and anything that is not an obvious predator.
The tags on the cattle look fairly recent., not sure if the are legible. Perhaps trace the number with DOA?
I couldn't help but laugh at their faces looking at you for snacks, and when Brooks said, mooooo. Shes adorable 😍 Good luck with them silly cows 💞
Since this happened back before Big Joe came to the property I hope you have already solved the problem. Old saying "Good Fences make good neighbors"...However you have to protect YOUR property and YOUR rights too. If the owner of the cattle is lax about caring for them...Consider Penning them up with feed and water and charging the owner to get them back...I guarantee it wont take too many times of him having to reach for his wallet before he makes SURE those cattle stay on his range. and if he doesn't....then after 30 days send those dogies to Freezer camp and sell some brisket!
Very understandable that you don’t want cattle on your property. If it keeps happening thats definitely a problem. But giving your neighbor the benefit of the doubt this time might be the best route. Sharing a fence can go both ways, maybe one day your bison find their way onto your neighbors property.
Generally shared fences are shared costs . Where the fence is down look like water gates( places where water forces the fence up in heavy rains) rather than damage from hogs or cattle . Hope you and your neighbor can work things out
You need to start charging the neighbors room & board plus feed for all their trespassers, unless you are in a free range state, then its on you to fence them out lol. We have 3 strand barb wire with hot wire across the top at our new property. It seems to keep the neighbors cows out of our pond and pasture. The big Pecan tree reminded me of the one I had my Treehouse in, as a kid.
those cattle sure look good, nice and friendly,I think the owner lets them roam,since no one was using the farm before you bought it, cows are to friendly and they know your land.hope you dont have to go to court over this.! Brooks is adorable,merry christmas
Hang in there! Sometimes you really have to work hard (with your patience, and behavior) to encourage someone else to do the right thing. He knows they are on your land, eating up the field. Save's him some green stuff. So hungry! Shore up your fences, do a lot of praying and move the cattle out if he doesn't, PS Sooo very happy you have such beautiful pecan trees. what a great gift.
Maybe sacrifice a baby lamb or two.
They have been grazing for awhile on that property. Looks like the owner doesn't care. I wish you all the best getting taken care of. God bless.
I live in Utah and we found cattle like that on our property you know what we done we loaded them up and took them over some BLM BLM land and then called The bureau of Land Management they took care of the problem it stopped
@@shaunnanichols5956 🤣🤣 that sound like something I would have done. We bought a small place in Wyoming and had to get the fence ready for our horses to be moved in. There was a gate between us and the neighbor and when we took it out they got all shade of mad and asked if their horses got in our property how would they get them out. I told her a proper fence will keep them out. Especially since it was obvious they had been grazing them there while the property was vacant and up for sale.
I’m sorry Dusty, but I can’t help but giggle every time you say, “This is ridiculous!” I’ve had to get my fair share of cattle from “down the road,” or “the neighbor’s” property. It’s a pain in the patootie! But the looks on those cow’s faces is priceless! 😉😂😁
More like, "Oops, we busted agin!'" 🤣🤣
More like. Wow someone’s gonna feed us something other than grass
If cows are getting in why had the cattle owner not addressed this!?
Hope this problem is taken care of soon!
Sorry to hear about the wild hog problem, they can certainly wreak havoc!!
Would love to see more current videos also!
Love seeing Brooks 🥰
The owner could be sick or passed away. Won't know till you find out who owns them.
If you ever run your bison in some of these pastures, won't you have to update all the fences? The fences look ok for cattle but not good enough for bison. Almost nothing is easy about raising bison. Thanks for sharing.
I know this is a serious issue but the way those cows are looking at you is cracking me up!!!
Beautiful, Beautiful property you got there!! Your family is blessed from hard work!
Same. They seem to be intently listening to Dusty. 😄😄
Yeppers sharing a fence means sharing cost to repair good luck ENJOYED 😆
When I was young growing up on a dairy farm we had a gentleman farmer neighbor that lived about 200 miles away with a farm hand and his beef bull would get out often and my dad would herd him home, after about the third time dad penned him up in the barn ,called a truck sent the bull to market and mail the owner the check. Dad feared for the safety of all us kids playing in the neighborhood.
I was of like mind about this 14 head. They keep grazing the wrong pastures then that's going to turn into free profits for me.
Free steaks and burgers walking in, free bacon and ribs at the pond. Man, you got it made.
Have patience and faith that things with the neighbor will work out for the good of all ! They are beautiful cattle...alot of money there...if they were mine I'd be looking for them. Never know the circumstances of why they got out just hope for your sakes it's a peaceful solution. Make sure you're carrying with those hogs out there. Those pecan trees are a slice of heaven...enjoy them. Thanks for sharing another video and we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄... stay safe n blessed ❤️
They may know they are missing within time, you do not normally check them every day. They probably have been doing that for years. You just have to figure out where they are coming from and fix the fence. Where ever they are coming from could be where your bison can go as well. You know it can go both ways. Your bison will be easier to miss.
They can have as many as 100 cows and not realize the 14 missing. I would knock on their door if you know who they might be.
Good morning to Cross Timber Bison and all others too. Merry Christmas everyone i hope we all be here to enjoy it.
Your land is beautiful!!! So excited for you and your family to begin a new chapter in your life that is so wholesome!
Hopefully the owner will claim his cows and make sure they don't get back on your property. If not I guess you got some cows. Glad the Tex 16 are doing well. Myah goes right along with you checking things out. Love little Brooke's look on her face. She's a beautiful Lil Gal. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
Now that you know the hogs are out there, I'm sure you will be carrying when out of the truck. They probably love your pecans. The bois d'arc make great fence posts, last forever. Perhaps that will be a help with your fencing repairs.
I once hit a steer on the highway coming in to town, but I missed the other three. The owner came and got the live ones but he didn't know anything about the one that totaled my truck.
You didn't tell him?.... Oh!
I think they are saying he tried to claim the one that totaled the vehicle wasnt his.. Dodging responsibility
Good grief!
YOU ARE LOSING GROCERIES!
You NEED ALL the food there for your Bison Plus, what if your bison gores his cow?
Nope, fences MAKE more reliable neighbors. As much as you've fenced, cross fenced and make pastures for grass rotation, you can't afford to feed his cows.
HE KNOWS. IF YOU don't gripe, he will NEVER keep his cattle home. He's a mooch.
You're lucky you didn't get a bill for the dead cow. Most western states have "open range" laws. Your comprehensive policy should pay to fix your vehicle.
Well, Dusty your cattle wrangling skills are surpassing Daniel's with this adventure...lol Hopefully you can come to a peaceful agreement with the cattle owner because there's nothing worse than vindictive neighbors, and people are so touchy these days. God willing there is a peaceful resolution here.
Amen sister! 🙏
I don’t think his neighbor intentionally sends his cattle to graze on somebody else’s land. It’s a factor of fences not being maintained by the prior owner and cattle go wherever they want to go.
@@alan30189 Exactly the cows go where ever they want too unless u have a good solid fence to keep them in as ur supposed to. U do ur job with the bisons 🦬 and Tell Good Ole Neighbors to do there’s and KEEP THERE CATTLE ON THERE PROPERTY. Good Luck Dusty Happy Holidays to U and Ur Families. Debbie from Texas
Well that’s where praying up comes in and I know Dusty will need prayer going ahead of him because that’s a shared fence and it’s his responsibility too, so be praying for intervention from high places to bring a common sense fix to this important situation! We can never have enough true friends and great neighbors in these unstable times, it would be in the interest of both parties to compromise and work together for the good of the cattle and the bison and the especially needed GOOD NEIGHBORS HANDSHAKE! Get your grievances out in prayer and looking within before trying to win before the start of a war with a neighbor! Good neighbors are hard to find, making good neighbors takes understanding, work and a lot of trust on both sides of the fence that sometimes divides y’all!
I remember a video where Dustys bison were out and others had to round them up and hold them in a pen! His brother-in-law was called by his neighbors and he had to attend to rounding them up. How soon we forget. But you’ve got them controlled now, it’s gonna be okay, everything is for a reason Dusty, we’re just not always privy to why.
Such a beautiful property, full of nature's rich bounty. Your family is indeed wonderfully blessed! I'm truly happy for you.
Love watching Brooks saying mow mow. Love her sweater too. I sure hope Kevin can get ahold of the owner maybe going to see him and tell him about them. They are so adorable and beautiful.
Dusty, be sure you contact the sheriff, take pictures of these cows and their tag numbers. Because evidently the owner either doesn't care or is totally incompetent and this legal action will protect you and the ranch if there are any continuing future problems.
Wow, that is a great way to escalate a not yet serious problem! Yes, the owner needs to keep his cows on his own land, but until Dusty is able to get in touch with the owner, he doesn't know if the guy is ill or having a family emergency! If you owned a ranch or just a small farm, you would know that sometimes animals can escape and be very difficult to round back up! They are smarter than most believe and can be very determined when they decide they want to go somewhere!
Yes contact the police and let them know. But don't assume. It's from being irresponsible. It could be the owner is old an sick or passed away.
Hope the owner comes forward, and he does the right thing. Brooks is adorable. Hope ya'll have a bless day. Love you guys.
Opportunity for him to work on Public relations with his neighbors. He is the one moving in they have been there I’m guessing for a long time.
@@paulprigge1209 Rural neighbors can be a clannish bunch so to be accepted a new person cannot be a hardass. He may just have to run them back home and fix the fence himself. I've built and fixed a lot of fence. It's a pain, takes some of your valuable time but it needs to be done and not too expensive for a landowner. Just drive the cattle back thru the fence gap, grab a few T-posts, some wire and a few tools and get-'er-done. Then periodically do a drive-by on ALL your boundry fences, but especially a streambed section after a rain. Running water is good at messing up fences.
Good job getting the cows up ! The fence between the property’s does need some major work ! But it will take time to get it all fixed up ! Boarder fence need attention fast or cows will keep grazing freely ! They are pretty cows ! Might be cow jersey in the future .. lol. Beautiful stream on your new ranch ! The pecan holler would be a great picnic area ! Thank you Dusty for more updates ! Merry Christmas to all your family !!
Howdy Dusty , I Thought That The First Thing Before And When Purchasing A Property Is To Fully Check Your Property For This Things Especially If Your Going To Turn Your Own Animals Loose First Things First And You Wouldn't Have This Problem 😜
Hopefully nothing has happened to the owner! You're so kind to corral them in so they're protected!
God's day to you Dusty and the Baker Family. Looks like a problem with a neighbor and there fence ?
It's obvious there are not checking her fences like they're supposed to.
Most people who own a farm of any kind knows you need to inspect your fence lines at least once every couple of weeks to make sure you're animals are safe? Looks like time to meet your new neighbors ? You driving around with Brook is so awesome she is going to be a daddy's girl 👧 love it when she sees the cows and says cow's. God has truly blessed you and your family's stay safe thanks for sharing your videos love your new place looking forward to watching it grow. From a friend in Fort Lauderdale Florida God bless ❤🙏🇺🇲
Doesn't matter who's animals are on who's side . If you own the one side and neighbor owns the other , a line fence is the responsibility of both whether you are running animals on your side or not .
I was thinking is BOTH landowners' responsibility to keep the fence up..and best to keep a working relationship with them even if they aren't the best neighbors. When you live in the country your neighbors can be your life line (literally) at times...
Your property is magical in that part you were exploring. I can envision a picnic back in that Pecan Grove area. Be cautious of those feral hogs!! I hope you are armed.
Even though it’s frustrating, try to give your neighbor some grace so as to keep a good relationship. You may be neighbors a very long time. God tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Btw those are some nice looking cattle!
Tellem if they keep come over. Your gonna charge The fee is one whole cow, bet that would fill your freezer
Like you said earlier it's good if you and the shared fence owner can get along . Cuz of your animals get out sometime it works for both stock owners benefit. Good luck with your cows Dusty.
Looks like it time to put up an electric fence to keep the neighbors cattle out. The cattle owner has a very large section of land it can be easy to misplace a few head of cattle for a short time. But I agree he needs to do some fencing around the creek. Looks like the steel H brace had been washed out during a high water event. Good luck.
How soothing is the sound of the babbling stream! I could sit and take in the peace and quiet and watch wildlife🦬🐰🦅🦋🐿
Dusty this probably has been going on for a long time. He will learn the ownership rules and the fact y'all don't need nor want any new unplaned stress on your pastures. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The. Cattle owner needs to watch “Yellowstone” to learn what happens to rift raft cattle. Full freezers for everyone. ;)
@@maggiemain5854 I once owned a home in a small sub-division outside town in Mississippi. We woke one morning to find cattle on everybody's lawn. Someone called around to notify the owner but had no luck so called the police. They came out, looked around and left. No word after that. Then late in the afternoon a couple pickups full of men roared up and took off down the power line. Shortly we heard a couple shots. An hour or so later they left. It appeared someone got some free meat. The cops were called again but they didn't even come out to look. The next year the cattle visited again but we didn't tell anyone and they wandered off.
Fun exploring the property with you. Hopefully the cow owner will step up and help out. Stay Blessed☺
Brooks is growing up so fast, she's a Beautiful Precious child.
You have some gorgeous property Dusty. I love Blue Healers and yours is absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful healthy tame herd of Cattle. I was wondering if maybe the farmer has C-19 , and is unable to tend to them?? Years ago a friend in Georgia's Father became owner of Cattle the same exact way.
Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.
Beautiful streams. You are truly blessed to have the new property. Be blessed
I had hogs, turkey & deer at the creek behind my house yesterday. We can hunt hogs year round too...they can be very aggressive and destroy everything in their paths. And, those cows are cute even though they are trespassing.
Those cows look well fed. And it's called a pecan orchard.
It can be either a grove or orchard...orchard has both fruit and nuts in it, grove does not.
@@donnawitman3224 good to know
@@donnawitman3224 I think it might depend on where in the country you live. Where I am it would be called a pecan grove. And I wish I had one! lol
Texas produces most of this country's pecans. My folks had half their property in pecans and it was their main money crop. He had each sub-species in different orchards. He also had honeybees and ran cattle, herefords and angus, and had a really handsome Charlett (sp) bull (I couldn't believe what he paid for it.) The cattle grazed the pecan orchards but my folks had a field of alfalfa which filled a large barn for winter feed. Then there was a (about) 2 acre garden. Dad and mom did all the work except for a few jobs that seemed to always pile up or was held over for when one of their boys came to visit (4 sons, no daughters). Being the oldest I did most of that till I joined the Navy then I took up the slack during every leave until I got married and stayed on the east coast for about 30 years.
You are such a lucky man! Great property! Was so nice to hear the rippling water in the background as you were talking.....
Osage Orange is not exotic. It's native to East Texas up through Northern Missouri. The big trees with nice straight sections are prime for building really great rot proof fence posts as well as bee hives. They are stiff stiff wood and many people like these for native bows. The dried wood also burns almost white hot! Watch it if you toss it in a fire place, as it can really over heat quickly. It is also a FABULOUS hedge row plant. That area of the river where the cattle are getting through...toss some Osage Orange trees in there and the area will grow up "Horse tall, Bull strong, and Pig tight" in about 5-6 years as my grandpa used to say.
It's always possible that something's happened to the owner and that's the reason he's not answering his phone or texts. I know that sounds naive but I always like to give people the benefit of the doubt. It's also possible that he knew they were missing but couldn't find them.
I'm not as smart phone savvy as you younger folks (and a lot of older folks too) so I miss a lot of calls. Plus if you aren't on my contact list I just let it ring.
@@edmartin875 I've just about gotten to that point too. Especially this past year when everybody and their brother was calling about medicare plans. Sheesh. I still answer occasional calls but it's always something I wish I hadn't. Have a great weekend. Stay safe!
Beautiful property. Brooks gets more precious 💖 as the days pass. Lv the sound of your pond so peaceful. Prayers for peace between you and your neighbor.
Thank you sir we will just have what is in the bag and follow you where ever you go!
Before anyone jumps to conclusion and assumption, find the owner and talk to that person. It's not good to make enemies of the neighbors. Perhaps it is an elderly neighbor who must arrange for help to fix the fence, we as watchers do not know, so I'm not going to jump to judgement. It does appear that the fence was washed out by the water in the creek when it was fuller. Creeks change course at times and this stuff happens.
🐂 They like your property! They are beautiful and attentive. I hope you can solve that problem amicably with the owner who should repair his fence. Imagine if they were hundreds of them. In addition to feeding on your property, wrangling around by the roads can be dangerous, the owner should be reacting to that too.
We have many wild boars here too but they are massively hunted. They damage crops and sows with babies can be dangerous encounters.
Maybe he had an agreement with the previous owner about letting his cattle graze on the land
Not when there is an obvious fence problem. Looks like high-water flooding happened during stormy weather. Responsible farmers/ranchers keep track of their heard and drive their fence lines looking for damage from trees and such after stormy weather events so this doesn't keep happening. They fact Kevin knows the owner and has texted and notified them without getting a reply means there's an issue there.. Hopefully they can get it settled.
Oh wow that is so beautiful back there with that stream in the pecan trees I love that corner of the property well good luck with the cows brother God be with you and yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New years.
Greetings from East Texas! Beautiful cows. Hope nothing has happened to the Owner. May need to call the local Hospital (s). Blessings to y’all!
Dusty, you probably know this already but you need help identifying your trespass cattle. Your state brand inspector can help you with this. Your local Sheriffs office can help also. As a Deputy Sheriff I used to have a working knowledge of most ranchers in my patrol area, and their brands because cows would get out on the roadways and into other peoples property all the time. He may already know where the owner lives and if the deputy is feeling charitable might go and make contact for you.
Good luck keeping a fence up through that creek. I think it will be a constant problem . It looks like a LOT of water rushes thru there when it rains heavy.
One fix I've seen for that is to build your fence higher than the expected water level then attach a length of chain from the bottom of the fence to the ground every 6 or 8 inches. I don't know if it works but I've seen it in more than one place
As long as they got water, they are probably in a better place corralled up by you, then being with the actual owner. He would have to ask you, before going inside that holding pen on your property and retrieving those cows, right? That way you can work something out with regards to fence repairs.
On a different note, your daughter is absolutely gorgeous. I have a 3 yr old granddaughter and they are alike in a lot of ways. Much love from Newfoundland, Canada.
I am not sure about that, those cows look pretty healthy and you can tell that they have been worked. It is just may have been something that has been going on for a long time ...just wanted to meet the new neighbors. I do not think that is too unusual in the country if they can get through a fence especially if it is old, if they can.. you just have to find where they have been coming in at.
In some cases, the farmer may not be or live on the property that you think. I see it from time to time where I live.
Your narrative is awesome. I found myself wanting to see how it ends. I can see the frustration and humor in it all. Sorry you have to go through the frustrating part. Through it all you kept your cool!!! Thanks for an entertaining Sunday Morning and sharing with us. I continue to learn. May you and your family be blessed.
I believe you have the right to “hold” the cattle and force the owner to pay for any damages to your farm including damage to your hay crop; especially since he’s been notified and doesn’t seem to care.
Running a business is hard enough on its own; dealing with irresponsible business owners just gets frustrating.
Love how you and daughter show us what you are doing .💕💕🎄🎄🎄
Probably a silly question, could flood waters wrecked the fence? Looking at the bank it looks like there had been high water at one time or another. I am in the Adirondacks Northern NY and have seen little brooks turn into raging rivers
Was going to say the same. Looked Ike rushing flood waters kind of damage. Sad that farmer doesn't seem very responsible they don't know 14 head of their cattle are missing.
@@Og-Judy If he hasn't responded to texts or calls, it could be he can't. I hope he isn't sick. Dusty doesn't live on the new ranch, and this guy may not either.
Good fences make good neighbors.
I'm sure they'll get it worked out.
With the property sitting empty before Dusty bought it, they probably grazed without anyone noticing it. The fence posts looked rotten by the creek. So they need new posts and fencing. Nice looking cattle though. They are eating good.
Angel Nolan I too am from upstate NY and live in the Adirondack mountains. I agree with you looks like flooded water to me also. Little creeks and streams can turn into raging water's. Especially during mud season (snow melting) and rising lake's and rivers.
Maybe when Brooks gets a little older, you can poke around the stream with her and show her the little critters. Do you have fairy shrimp in streams like we do(used to)in MI? Such fun when I was a kid to fill jars with water and catch the rainbow colored tiny shrimp. My parents made me take them back the next day so they didn't die. Then there were salamanders, frogs, etc. City kids can never know fun like that.😊
Hey Dusty, I'm so pleased to hear Dakota is coming back well! She sure had to struggle to have too heal for two years ☺️.
I know your there to check Cows,but it was nice to explore with you and Mià🐦.
Merry Christmas 🎄💝.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃
Fences make good neighbors. Hopefully you guys can work things out amicably
I love how the cattle just came up and stood there staring at you as if to say where’s the grain Homan we be’s hungry?! They seem pretty content on your property. In all seriousness I hope you can get the issue resolved amicably. Loved the video!
You do an amazing job with these majestic animals
Oh Dusty, Gosh, I just love Bois D'Arc trees, and I respect your choice to hate 'em. I want you to know, however, they are not exotic. Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) are native. In fact, their place of origin in North American is considered to be Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Hedge Apple trees grow invasively, no doubt. My guess is that's your quarrel with them. Invasive growth patterns are different from exotic species that become invasive.There is an exotic species Argentine Osage Orange (Maclura tinctorial) that is native from Mexico to Argentina. Our Osage Orange tree has an illustrious history on our continent from the indigenous peoples use of it to white settles using it in hedgerows for fencing prior to the invention of barb wire. I bet you've heard the expression about hedgerows that need to be "horse high, bull strong, and hog tight." That's the Osage Orange in a nutshell. This species also boasts the highest BTU of any hardwood on the continent. In woodworking, this species will burnish to a beautiful sheen. So deride them if you must. I understand.
Here's are some links to back up my claims:
www.invasiveplantatlas.org/subject.html?sub=3298
plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_mapo.pdf
www.wood-database.com/osage-orange/
Btw, your channel is terrific. I'm an Okie transplanted in Maryland now for 30 years. Watching your channel is a lovely taste of home. The bison, the vista, your accent - lovely, lovely reminders of my origins. And I love your correct usage of the term "cattle." Ranching is your business, so naturally you know how to talk about it. I go bonkers when uninformed folks refer to cattle as "cows" when you and I both know, they have no idea about the animals they're talking about. Thanks for being a good role model.
Thank you for taking us along while exploring your new property. I especially enjoyed the sounds of the creek water. Good luck with the fencing problem. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR☃️☃️☃️
Lol 🤣😆 they sure are pretty and friendly cows, they listen well ☺️ they seem to be quite intrigued by you . I saw a baby at first, a black calf.
You share responsiblity for care & maiintaining fencess or next thing you know your bison will be in his pasture!! It takes teamwork!!!
When I was a child we had a fort in the woods an a Black Panther in the woods with us,we had a very close in counter with all kinds of wild animals lol
Good fences make for good neighbors. Hope you can get this issue resolved with the neighbors.
Wild hog taste amazing. Many of the wild hogs are descendents of domestic hogs that went feral, it only takes 1 generation. If the owner is an absentee owner they don't take care of their livestock. Decent looking animals, hungry if they're coming through fencing
Cattle are explorers, always looking for new grass.
Maya is such a great little companion to you. I can tell she loves you and enjoys following with you on your adventures. Good luck with the cattle and fences!
Start 'em young. They are raising her up to be a ranch girl. Get her a pony and she will learn to ride before she starts school. Then it won't be long before she will be riding that fence just to have an excuse to ride.
Enjoying your Bison and now cattle ranch🤔 seriously I enjoy your vlogs . I've seen several episodes and can tell you love those animals.
I know you're going to handle this with tact and decorum. Your neighbor may become a trusted friend.
Dusty you and Marissa and Brooks are very lucky to have this beautiful piece of land and you look like you going to have plenty water source you ain't got to worry about any of that and I can't wait to see y'all the progress you going to make and all the new animals you have God bless you and Marissa and Brooks Sandra loves watching you from south Mississippi
You have some nice land. My boys did too,as parents we didn't have the fear then as the parents do now.
You know why the owner of these cows doesn't get excited when his cows are missing??? He knows some conscientious kind land owner will keep them safe and get them back to him. You are the kind land owner Dusty! If some rustler got ahold of a few of them, he might be more attentive to his cattle's whereabouts...Plus, free grass keeps his overhead down!
Man you guys are Highly Favored. I am so grateful to be able to follow your channel. Can’t wait to be a land owner. Still researching what live stock I can’t to raise. It’s nice to see God showing more and more what he has in store for you.
Morning Dusty. I always enjoy your videos especially when they are longer than usual. Good luck with the cows! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Good Luck!😄
You should start carrying t-posts and barbed wire or fence material!!
Very happy for you and your family on this new journey. Plus Kevin and Mom. We can’t forget Kevin. He is of tremendous help and knowledgeable.
Carbide chains work great, might want to check them out.
As others have pointed out Osage Orange (as the name indicates) aka Bois d'Arc bushes/trees are native to your area. I understand wanting to get rid of them on most of your property but there are places where they're useful. Long ago I read an old book on hedge plants for farmers and ranchers. It strongly recommended Osage Orange as a supplement to barbed wire. I've heard the same thing from folks I know who ranch and farm here in California. In spots like your creek boundry the hedge plants won't wash away easily like the wire. You might consider planting some hedges in the difficult spots. The plants seem to thrive on your soil. For sure no animal or human with any sense wants to crash through a thick hedge of Osage Orange, even Big Joe.
Man Dusty those cattle have multiplied on you fast! Free grazing they love the grass in your pasture.
Beautiful pecan trees!
Dusty in the South we call them "Pecan Orchards". You do have a lot of work ahead of you. Take your time and hire some help if you can. Merry Christmas to all of you. (Please share some of Brooks Christmas Pictures with us. ❤🙏
I wish you and your family The Best! You and Marissa hard working people! No Cows!!
It's been my personal experience when I was growing up that some cattle/livestock owners don't care where their critters are. Our neglectful neighbor had little to no grass on his property so he wasn't in any hurry to get them back. I would ride the fence looking for an opening then get help to drive them back & my dad fixed the fence.
Dusty,
Wow are you right. 13 head is a large amount of money some rancher is missing. I would differently charge for grazing fees.
Where I come from your neighbor should share the cost to repair the fence between you. Just good neighbor policy.
But hey, if he doesn't respond to yours and Kevin's calls and emails after 30 days, you can take them to the sale barn and make some big cash.
Dusty, sorry you have this issue along with all you have to get done. You did make me laugh because the football coach in you came out when you told the slow "mover" to quit dragging his butt! I admire and appreciate all your hard work as I live in a rural area and know many families that raise cattle (many who also farm lots of land) and put in more hours of hard work than city people realize. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Beautiful property and the pecan trees are awesome ! The cows are wondering what those big brown bison are lol. They want to visit.
OMG Dusty, u sure have a lit on ur Plate. Who would Not know that their Cattle is Missing, especially that many. U handle things so well and doing ur Best. The Owners might just be out of town or something. Luv those big Pecan Trees. We had some of those is Mississippi in the Farm. They produce tons of Pecans, we could not keep up with the Harvest, and most of them just went to waste. I wish u luck Dusty. Luv u guys, and thank u for sharing!
Dusty, Good video, I hope you find the owner of the cows. Love that you got new land.
Love the dog, such pretty markings. Hope you get the cattle problem fixed. Maybe if no one claims them load them up and go sell them.
They heard CTB had a good land owner and owned nice bison that feed real often the cattle are wondering if they can stay at your place 😉