Hi from California. Been away off the Internet for about 2 1/2 weeks it actually was.When we got home the first thing the kids wanted to do was look up your videos.We see we had some catching up to do. That was so Exciting for us. We can see you really work hard and well together,It is so nice to see a family come together like that. My boy who’s just turned 8 now likes Yaks. My wife said there’s no way she’s growing a garlic garden cause she won’t pull that many weeds. Thanks so much for bringing us so much joy with your videos. God bless
Oh, how sweet! Thanks so much for sharing, that just blessed us all! Always appreciate your comments. May Christ be with you all and direct you in these last days. There's so much we need to be prepared for.
How do you manage them to be this friendly? Especially the bulls? Our yak bull want to kill us most of the time we pass the fence. He is 3 years old now and already hit me hard in December, I had luck he threw me trough the fence. We tried to pet him but he was aggressive since was born even tried to bite when was hand fed. His father was the same, also aggressive who was trying to kill some people. Cows are attacking us occasionally but are mostly fine, just not used to be touched. If we try to touch them they attack or run away. We definitely cannot be with them inside the fence.
Hi Marian. I have handled quite a few from birth and that is a huge plus when training them. If the parents are aggressive toward humans it will pass onto the calves in most cases. That is why it is supper important to have momma cows who you can handle and trust. I would say the most important thing is to be VERY patient with them, because they can react very defensively if you are to aggressive. Be kind to them, and it will come back to you, it just takes time. However, some animals, not just yaks, will have incurable dispositions...that's when we need to decide, for the sake of ourselves and the safety of others, to let them bed down in the freezer :) Wishing you all the best with your herd and stay safe! ~Jenessa
Sweet calf! Interesting interspecies behaviour, cattle against yak but cattle+yaks against horses... what about mating between cattle and yaks, is that possible? And headcovering has to be observed in front of yaks too, interesting, lol
Yes, some people cross breed yaks with cows, that's actually why we were trying to do but Flora didn't catch. If anyone covers their head it's completely out of personal choice, not something we have to do :)
It’s amazing to see two different species of large mammals that have the same names of what the males, females and babies are called. Bulls, cows and calves. Both cows and yaks have the same names of opposite genders and babies.😃
Thanks! We raise them mostly for meat, but are also training them for helping around the farm, for milk, and hopefully for their fiber. Their meat is extremely lean like elk, but without the wild flavour. We really like it and there's a growing interest in it.
Plz try not to keep them in such warm weather. They live in our mountains in sikkim on an altitude of 3000 meters minimum till 6000 meters above the sea level and they love the snow.
How big do they get? They seem so small. I imagine an adult person would need a large steer if one wants to ride. We're going between yaks and water buffalo (and/or heritage cattle breeds, but I really prefer the "exotic" bovines due to their unique characteristics and benefits) as dairy and draft animals for our future homestead. Water buffalo definitely seem like more massive animals, but I don't know how feasible it is to ride the same cow you're milking, or if one needs a steer to ride anyway. It will come down largely to how they fit on our future land, the milk nutrition by species, and feed-output ratio. I've been around both yaks and water buffalo in real life, but never hands-on, so an odd question: How do yaks smell compared to cattle? And their droppings? XD
Hi from California. Been away off the Internet for about 2 1/2 weeks it actually was.When we got home the first thing the kids wanted to do was look up your videos.We see we had some catching up to do. That was so Exciting for us. We can see you really work hard and well together,It is so nice to see a family come together like that. My boy who’s just turned 8 now likes Yaks. My wife said there’s no way she’s growing a garlic garden cause she won’t pull that many weeds. Thanks so much for bringing us so much joy with your videos. God bless
Oh, how sweet! Thanks so much for sharing, that just blessed us all! Always appreciate your comments. May Christ be with you all and direct you in these last days. There's so much we need to be prepared for.
How do you manage them to be this friendly? Especially the bulls? Our yak bull want to kill us most of the time we pass the fence. He is 3 years old now and already hit me hard in December, I had luck he threw me trough the fence. We tried to pet him but he was aggressive since was born even tried to bite when was hand fed. His father was the same, also aggressive who was trying to kill some people. Cows are attacking us occasionally but are mostly fine, just not used to be touched. If we try to touch them they attack or run away. We definitely cannot be with them inside the fence.
Hi Marian. I have handled quite a few from birth and that is a huge plus when training them. If the parents are aggressive toward humans it will pass onto the calves in most cases. That is why it is supper important to have momma cows who you can handle and trust. I would say the most important thing is to be VERY patient with them, because they can react very defensively if you are to aggressive. Be kind to them, and it will come back to you, it just takes time. However, some animals, not just yaks, will have incurable dispositions...that's when we need to decide, for the sake of ourselves and the safety of others, to let them bed down in the freezer :)
Wishing you all the best with your herd and stay safe!
~Jenessa
So neat, all that you do with yaks!
Have you trained any to carry loads on their back? I have wondered if yaks would make for good pack animals for backpacking and hunting
I have made a pack saddle and am hoping to work on that this winter! Yaks make one of the best pack animals.
Yaks carry load up the Himalayas, I'm sure they can they can trek anywhere.
They used to carry the loads of the nomads on the steppes. They most certainly are a perfect pack animal.
They use them to carry supplies for climbers on Mt everest
Sweet calf! Interesting interspecies behaviour, cattle against yak but cattle+yaks against horses... what about mating between cattle and yaks, is that possible? And headcovering has to be observed in front of yaks too, interesting, lol
Yes, some people cross breed yaks with cows, that's actually why we were trying to do but Flora didn't catch. If anyone covers their head it's completely out of personal choice, not something we have to do :)
It’s amazing to see two different species of large mammals that have the same names of what the males, females and babies are called. Bulls, cows and calves. Both cows and yaks have the same names of opposite genders and babies.😃
@@fourseasonsnorth what animals do you have?
Please show the complete procedure for training
Beautiful animals. Is it comfortable to ride them? Similar to a horse? And do they mostly walk, or can they at least lope?
I live in tennessee, do you think i could successfully raise yak here?
Great vid ya'll, what do ya'll plan to do with the yaks?
Thanks! We raise them mostly for meat, but are also training them for helping around the farm, for milk, and hopefully for their fiber. Their meat is extremely lean like elk, but without the wild flavour. We really like it and there's a growing interest in it.
Woo. Sweet calf, nice video. Best wishes for you and always full supported. Thanks !!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much :)
Plz try not to keep them in such warm weather. They live in our mountains in sikkim on an altitude of 3000 meters minimum till 6000 meters above the sea level and they love the snow.
Good thing we have a short growing season!
How old are they when you begin training? How long does training typically take?
Good job, Jenessa :3
Thanks!
Good job Jenessa
Thanks!
How big do they get? They seem so small. I imagine an adult person would need a large steer if one wants to ride.
We're going between yaks and water buffalo (and/or heritage cattle breeds, but I really prefer the "exotic" bovines due to their unique characteristics and benefits) as dairy and draft animals for our future homestead. Water buffalo definitely seem like more massive animals, but I don't know how feasible it is to ride the same cow you're milking, or if one needs a steer to ride anyway.
It will come down largely to how they fit on our future land, the milk nutrition by species, and feed-output ratio.
I've been around both yaks and water buffalo in real life, but never hands-on, so an odd question: How do yaks smell compared to cattle? And their droppings? XD
They look small, but they're stout and heavy. Our bull is around 1,200 lbs. They smell fine, kind of musty, and as for the manure, not sure...
from Himalayas to america journey must be hard for them...😔
They're sure doing wonderful considering!
What happened to Royal?
That’s the color pattern
Is that yak from tibet?
We bought our first yaks from a farm in Alberta. They originate in Asia.
Wow very beautiful family s god bless you all the time ✝️
Thank you.
question, those animals can be ride?
Yes, you can ride them.
Wow I never knew you can ride a yak how much weight can they have on their backs?
About the same as a horse.
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Hi Russia! Thanks for the comment!