Tim from Canada would it not be a little sneaky if you put a little bit of green or corn in some sort of a pale and hang it so she can see it if you were just dealing with the one stubborn cow to train.. putting a bucket inside a stall, and putting a little bit of feed or corn in the bucket, having her see it just to train
She really is pretty. Cows are creatures of habit, but they can adapt quickly. You treat them very well and it shows. Thank you for sharing another wonderful day on the farm. Please stay safe, and God bless.
I think that your dad shows a very good understanding of the cattle. They aren't necessarily mean, just stubborn sometimes. My dad had one cow, Molly, for many years. He raised her and when he started to milk her (by hand) it took a while for her to get used to it, but she was a sweet cow and no problem after she learned. And when he had to quit, he was able to sell her to a local farmer that he knew. We have a tradition of naming animals Molly now. One of cats was first named Half & Half because of her coloring and later I called her Molly. Then when my dad passed away, we inherited some of his cats, and one of them was named Molly. So, we ended up calling the first one Half-a-Molly and the other one got to have the name all by itself. Still have her, although she is now blind. Names are fun. Can't remember if you name you cows or not. Would be interesting to hear all the names people have given theirs. The hills there are so beautiful and the pond area is looking great. Thanks for the video.
Tim from Canada.. I grew up on a farm, but I had beef cows.. and pigs and horses.. this is what I needed to do to get them in a stall or into the barn. Feed them a little bit of green or corn to start them out just so they are familiar certain times of the day when you need to bring them in or let them out Vanessa get used to the corn you were feeding them hang a bucket in the stall rattle, I can every time you were going to feed them they know the sound you start smacking two cans around every time you were going to feed them or bring them into the barn and then put a little bit of green or corn. in the manger or a bucket they get used to this and they know the sound you start smacking the cans. Eventually you will get them in the barn. This is the same way for putting them in the stall. I know this is a long speech, but only way I can explain it. This is the way I used to do it because it was tied to me by old farmers that dentis you pick up a few tricks from the old farmers on how to deal with stubborn animals… hope this helps with suggestion
We got Rain now TOO !!!! By Le Sueur Mn, and it won't shut off 😢 we had RAIN AND HAIL AND LIGHTNING AND THUNDER AT THE FARM 😢 WE STILL HAVE 26 ACRES OF CORN 🌽 IN THE FIELD !!!!! AND WE MIGHT GET SNOW OVER THE WEEKEND 😢
Good variety in the video. Makes life a lot easier when cattle are used to being handled on a daily basis. My in-laws used to milk in stanchions. The cows seemed to pick their own spot and it was a waste of time trying to get them to go into another spot. The seeding and pond are coming along nicely.
I milk in a flat parlor, I’m a gate guy. Jig up a little alley, then for the rowdy ones I use the gate like a squeeze chute. They relax quick and rarely kick afterwards.
I think we did something like me my older brother or older sister an my dad , with old wooden handles to guide a new heifer in a stantion. Some went in easy some were just stubborn as heck!
And to think, I would hate breaking a hiefer to a parlor. Dad would always want a big cow in front and behind the hiefer, and let them kinda squeeze her a bit. Some of those mature Holstein cows filled the 1970 herringbone pretty full, and they worked well limiting 2 year olds movement.
I never believed in the word stubborn.. That to me means I got out smarted. I begin to see that I just have to make my idea her idea. I figured out the hard way to make my idea my horse's idea. If I forced her then there was no way she was going to see it as her idea. We have a parallel parlor. With new heifers I set it so she follows another cow in. Sometimes I set a gate. I always stay calm and quiet. Sometimes I may have to let her move back around the holding pen and then take a fresh start. Same thing when if she doesn't understand the turn. I may back her up and then start again. I focus on trying to get her to look for the open area. Most of the time, the time the heifers I taught to go in take right to it. The other handy thing is those tails can be a steering wheel. Twist it to the left should get their right eye. Twist it to the right should get their left eye. Their feet follow their eyes.
I sure wish I could make what I make as a master electrician milking cows cause I absolutely love to milk , feed , and work cattle . Unfortunately here in Vermont unless your the owner your not making that much
My secret was the kids trained all our calves to lead so any were ready for the 4-H show ring. Never know then that calf will be a diamond in the rough.
That cow was resisting a long ways from the stall. Can't help but think that the dark poop alley on the floor in front of her could be the cause of her concern. Had you thought about putting turned on elec lantern down in the poop alley to light it up so it doesn't look so threatening?
Cows do that on purpose you know. Crap all over I mean. When I was a kid I and my kid friends used to talk to cows. If you're not from a farm you probably don't realize that but it's true. They think it's funny. They watch farmers cleaning their barns all the time and just do it to irritate them and then they laugh about. It's true. Both that kids can talk to cows, which ends when they reach about 12, and that cows laugh at farmers. A lot actually.
"Better is in the eye of the beholder. They just finished repairing this barn, so probably "no" on new build. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. And this barn doesn't seem to be "broke." This farm also has some serious constrictions on siting of facilities....it's very "up and down" land there....we "flatlanders" (Fl.) would consider the whole unworkable.
Its a good question, but he has talked about how restricted his land is. Very little of it is flat. Even the big shop sits on an incline. Bet it would be great sledding in the winter though. Love the view of the farm buildings from the hilltops.
Great job guys, your dad's for sure one strong guy. Can't get enough of cows and bells on the country side. The pond looks great.
Tim from Canada would it not be a little sneaky if you put a little bit of green or corn in some sort of a pale and hang it so she can see it if you were just dealing with the one stubborn cow to train.. putting a bucket inside a stall, and putting a little bit of feed or corn in the bucket, having her see it just to train
A good indication of a good farmer is how his cattle behave around them. It shows there calm...well done
Listening to those bells every day would drive me crazy
She really is pretty. Cows are creatures of habit, but they can adapt quickly. You treat them very well and it shows. Thank you for sharing another wonderful day on the farm. Please stay safe, and God bless.
I think that your dad shows a very good understanding of the cattle. They aren't necessarily mean, just stubborn sometimes. My dad had one cow, Molly, for many years. He raised her and when he started to milk her (by hand) it took a while for her to get used to it, but she was a sweet cow and no problem after she learned. And when he had to quit, he was able to sell her to a local farmer that he knew.
We have a tradition of naming animals Molly now. One of cats was first named Half & Half because of her coloring and later I called her Molly. Then when my dad passed away, we inherited some of his cats, and one of them was named Molly. So, we ended up calling the first one Half-a-Molly and the other one got to have the name all by itself. Still have her, although she is now blind. Names are fun. Can't remember if you name you cows or not. Would be interesting to hear all the names people have given theirs.
The hills there are so beautiful and the pond area is looking great. Thanks for the video.
Those bells dangling like that would drive me crazy!
The rope idea seems to work very well.
Tim from Canada.. I grew up on a farm, but I had beef cows.. and pigs and horses.. this is what I needed to do to get them in a stall or into the barn. Feed them a little bit of green or corn to start them out just so they are familiar certain times of the day when you need to bring them in or let them out Vanessa get used to the corn you were feeding them hang a bucket in the stall rattle, I can every time you were going to feed them they know the sound you start smacking two cans around every time you were going to feed them or bring them into the barn and then put a little bit of green or corn. in the manger or a bucket they get used to this and they know the sound you start smacking the cans. Eventually you will get them in the barn. This is the same way for putting them in the stall. I know this is a long speech, but only way I can explain it. This is the way I used to do it because it was tied to me by old farmers that dentis you pick up a few tricks from the old farmers on how to deal with stubborn animals… hope this helps with suggestion
We got Rain now TOO !!!! By Le Sueur Mn, and it won't shut off 😢 we had RAIN AND HAIL AND LIGHTNING AND THUNDER AT THE FARM 😢 WE STILL HAVE 26 ACRES OF CORN 🌽 IN THE FIELD !!!!! AND WE MIGHT GET SNOW OVER THE WEEKEND 😢
Those bells would drive me nuts in the barn!!! Pond is looking great!
Thanks for sharing the video. Your Dad has a pretty good system with a heifer. Y'all have a beautiful farm and y'all keep it nice.
I’m just so happy to see you guys milking ! What a wonderful farm !
Nice heffers and dariy cow you have! And what a beutiful landscape you show us !❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just got back from our trip to Switzerland. Appreciate the cow bells on your herd. 🇨🇭🇨🇭
Enjoyed watching the video guy's 😅
First timers are always a blast to get across the gutter
They think on the norhj side of the Grand Canyon. 😀
Beautiful dairy farm. Doing dairy farming very efficiently. Thank you, allowing us to see what is going on. 🌟🌟🌟🌟😊Happy viewers.
That cow is beautiful. And yes, springers can be a handful. She was a breeze compared to many I've dealt with through the years. Great video guys!
That’s experience right there! Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Glad to see your techniques!
Great share, and a great way of getting a heifer into a stall. Take care.
Good variety in the video. Makes life a lot easier when cattle are used to being handled on a daily basis. My in-laws used to milk in stanchions. The cows seemed to pick their own spot and it was a waste of time trying to get them to go into another spot. The seeding and pond are coming along nicely.
Love the sound of the bells . Great video. God Bless ….what a View .
Your dad does a good job. Has great patience with them. I remember sometimes it was a rodeo.’
I milk in a flat parlor, I’m a gate guy. Jig up a little alley, then for the rowdy ones I use the gate like a squeeze chute. They relax quick and rarely kick afterwards.
Thank you for showing/discussing this process...I've always wondered how hard was it to get a new heifer in a tie stall.
That’s a great idea so much easier than how I did it.
I think we did something like me my older brother or older sister an my dad , with old wooden handles to guide a new heifer in a stantion. Some went in easy some were just stubborn as heck!
And to think, I would hate breaking a hiefer to a parlor. Dad would always want a big cow in front and behind the hiefer, and let them kinda squeeze her a bit. Some of those mature Holstein cows filled the 1970 herringbone pretty full, and they worked well limiting 2 year olds movement.
Awesome
Oh how we know those types. That's one "trick" we do exactly the same.
I never believed in the word stubborn.. That to me means I got out smarted. I begin to see that I just have to make my idea her idea. I figured out the hard way to make my idea my horse's idea. If I forced her then there was no way she was going to see it as her idea. We have a parallel parlor. With new heifers I set it so she follows another cow in. Sometimes I set a gate. I always stay calm and quiet. Sometimes I may have to let her move back around the holding pen and then take a fresh start. Same thing when if she doesn't understand the turn. I may back her up and then start again. I focus on trying to get her to look for the open area. Most of the time, the time the heifers I taught to go in take right to it. The other handy thing is those tails can be a steering wheel. Twist it to the left should get their right eye. Twist it to the right should get their left eye. Their feet follow their eyes.
Maybe #12 stall has rowdy neighbors.
I sure wish I could make what I make as a master electrician milking cows cause I absolutely love to milk , feed , and work cattle . Unfortunately here in Vermont unless your the owner your not making that much
DANG... a brave sole. I'd be afraid to get behind a cow like that!
What good do the cowBELLS do? I would think they’d drive YOU and cows crazy? 😊😊
Do I remember those days trying to get them in for the first time sometimes it got really bad
Been mlking in a flat barn all my life.....been there a lot lol
Must get used of the cow bells. The bells would drive me nuts
Why do you have bells on some cows?
Some times cattle can be stubborn or some times they can be go where you want to
I did it many times by myself
My secret was the kids trained all our calves to lead so any were ready for the 4-H show ring. Never know then that calf will be a diamond in the rough.
I remember we had one called wildthing she wouldn't let anyone but me milk her
They dont like crossing the gutters looks like they are milking good
Where's the St.Bernard
That cow was resisting a long ways from the stall. Can't help but think that the dark poop alley on the floor in front of her could be the cause of her concern. Had you thought about putting turned on elec lantern down in the poop alley to light it up so it doesn't look so threatening?
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Cows do that on purpose you know. Crap all over I mean. When I was a kid I and my kid friends used to talk to cows. If you're not from a farm you probably don't realize that but it's true. They think it's funny. They watch farmers cleaning their barns all the time and just do it to irritate them and then they laugh about. It's true. Both that kids can talk to cows, which ends when they reach about 12, and that cows laugh at farmers. A lot actually.
Are you guys going to build a better milk barn in the near future
"Better is in the eye of the beholder. They just finished repairing this barn, so probably "no" on new build. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. And this barn doesn't seem to be "broke." This farm also has some serious constrictions on siting of facilities....it's very "up and down" land there....we "flatlanders" (Fl.) would consider the whole unworkable.
Its a good question, but he has talked about how restricted his land is. Very little of it is flat. Even the big shop sits on an incline. Bet it would be great sledding in the winter though. Love the view of the farm buildings from the hilltops.
You have nice cows. I like a lot of cows 🐄 in my bedroom ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤