Great video Rob, glad that heifer had a calf. My 8 that werenin calf after the bull broke down due to start soon. Didn't buy replacements, $4000 per cow here at moment, so kept the $100K in the bank, good luck for the rest.
Thanks for doing this series. I have a first time heifer calving any day now so it was good to compare your countdown to where she's at in her delivery. We may still be a day or two out. Fingers crossed she calves easily and we have a healthy calf.
@@WR_Ranch she called 7 days after my last post which was two days ago. She birthed the bull calf in about 20 minutes after dark and the calf was up and walking within 15 minutes. So far so good. Amazing how quickly they pick everything up! Once again thanks for the video.
Trying to catch those births can be tricky! Congrats on the new baby. We are wrapping up calving with only about 20 left. It’s so funny watching heifers with their first calf. 😅 The weather has been so crazy this year. Take care, Annette🌺
Thank you Annette. I can’t imagine dealing with the number of calves you have. I’m sure it gets less stressful each season and the more times you deal with them, but two in two days took it out of me. Hats off to you guys!
Very informative video! I have 2 Dexter heifers. Just under 2 years old that we just had AI'd for the first time. I'm so nervous about calving. So trying to learn as much as I can about the process and how long to expect a first time heifer to take before popping the calve out.
My family has raised cattle for the last four generations. Over 80 years and according to what I've been told never intervene in any births. Small cattle herd of about 15 cows. Only 1 calf lost in my lifetime of 48 years. Last week our oldest cow died after 19 years and 17 calfs. We tend to let nature take its course on our farm with minimal intervention with our animals.
I love this. I am sorry to hear about your oldest cow however! How many times do you remember there being a “I should do something I need to help” moment during calving? I definitely don’t want to intervene, even getting close to snap some photos and videos right away does not feel right. It’s so tough when a lot of the main stream information always tells you how much you have to be involved. Even the past generations telling you to “step in and assist” can be confusing for new people in the industry trying to do things differently. Temple Grandin has the best quote…”We changed academia from animal husbandry to animal science.” I appreciate your generations outlook on letting nature do it’s thing. I’m hopeful that that is becoming the “new” standard
@@WR_Ranch we are rarely ever involved as we let the cows graze on 2 20 acre pastures and rotate every 30 days. All my life I've never seen a calf born. We never help in the calving. We do have wind shelters for the cattle if they choose as well as minerals. We just have a small herd that is beef for family and a few sales that breaks almost even for taxes and expenses. Your situation is much different as you have more of an investment and mine is an inheritance. I like what your doing and think you'll be just fine.Only advice would be let the cows do what they do best and only intervene when absolutely necessary. Otherwise you got this!
Good video! Hope the rest of the season goes great for you. Good videos about your journey starting the cattle herd. I hope to start something similar. I am planting a pasture this year from scratch from a previous cornfield this spring.
Thank you JL. What are you planting? And what are you using to plant? I have been on the hunt for a 2 or 3 row planter to get some BMR corn and eastern gama in the ground for a few experiments
@@WR_Ranch I am disking the cornfield then I will broadcast some orchard grass, Timothy, couple of fescue and some yellow alfalfa called Falcata that is a no bloat type of pasture alfalfa, it’s a blend from Milburn seed up here in Brookings Sd. I am a little south of there nearer to Sioux Falls. It’s much dryer here so far and cold yet. I hope to start my project near May 1st.
Congrats! We just got 4 and plan on adding a couple more. Have about 20 acres of space for them. I like the steer for AI idea as well. I was watching another video where you talk about the minerals you give them. What is the ratio of Kelp to Redmond to DM? Mine don't seem to care for their minerals. Maybe I need to up the DM? Thanks!
Thank you! I will take measurements tomorrow and get back to you! Lucky you for 20 acres! In one of those empty red protein lick tubs l'Il put 5 oz Redmond 10 fine with garlic. 1.5-2 oz of Thorvin Icelandic sea kelp, large flake. And about 13.5-15 oz of dried molasses. Sprout brand, but any works. Intake varies throughout the year
What a gorgeous moo she has!
Great video Rob, glad that heifer had a calf. My 8 that werenin calf after the bull broke down due to start soon. Didn't buy replacements, $4000 per cow here at moment, so kept the $100K in the bank, good luck for the rest.
Thank you. Good luck to you!
Thank you. This is very helpful.
Good to hear!
This is my favorite part of raising cattle love the way you captured and presented especially for those new to the experience
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Craig!
Thanks for doing this series. I have a first time heifer calving any day now so it was good to compare your countdown to where she's at in her delivery. We may still be a day or two out. Fingers crossed she calves easily and we have a healthy calf.
Good luck man! Keep me posted
@@WR_Ranch she called 7 days after my last post which was two days ago. She birthed the bull calf in about 20 minutes after dark and the calf was up and walking within 15 minutes. So far so good. Amazing how quickly they pick everything up! Once again thanks for the video.
Congrats man! They are amazing animals for sure
❤❤VIDEO ❤❤calving season ❤❤
So beautiful & helpful.
🐮 💜 Why separate her from her cows? Having other females around helps some births go easier.
For sure! This is something I now do 💯. No need to split the herd!
So great to see this cow in particular have a successful birth. Congratulations.
Thank you! Still seems a bit un-energetic but I’m watching closely
That's good she got it done.
Trying to catch those births can be tricky! Congrats on the new baby.
We are wrapping up calving with only about 20 left.
It’s so funny watching heifers with their first calf. 😅
The weather has been so crazy this year.
Take care,
Annette🌺
Thank you Annette. I can’t imagine dealing with the number of calves you have. I’m sure it gets less stressful each season and the more times you deal with them, but two in two days took it out of me. Hats off to you guys!
@@WR_Ranch our heifers gave a us a run for our money this year! 😂 You’re doing a great job!
Thank you
Very informative video! I have 2 Dexter heifers. Just under 2 years old that we just had AI'd for the first time. I'm so nervous about calving. So trying to learn as much as I can about the process and how long to expect a first time heifer to take before popping the calve out.
Best of luck! Great thing about the dexter is calving ease. Don’t stress too much, but be prepared for the worst!
My family has raised cattle for the last four generations. Over 80 years and according to what I've been told never intervene in any births. Small cattle herd of about 15 cows. Only 1 calf lost in my lifetime of 48 years. Last week our oldest cow died after 19 years and 17 calfs. We tend to let nature take its course on our farm with minimal intervention with our animals.
I love this. I am sorry to hear about your oldest cow however! How many times do you remember there being a “I should do something I need to help” moment during calving? I definitely don’t want to intervene, even getting close to snap some photos and videos right away does not feel right. It’s so tough when a lot of the main stream information always tells you how much you have to be involved. Even the past generations telling you to “step in and assist” can be confusing for new people in the industry trying to do things differently. Temple Grandin has the best quote…”We changed academia from animal husbandry to animal science.” I appreciate your generations outlook on letting nature do it’s thing. I’m hopeful that that is becoming the “new” standard
@@WR_Ranch we are rarely ever involved as we let the cows graze on 2 20 acre pastures and rotate every 30 days. All my life I've never seen a calf born. We never help in the calving. We do have wind shelters for the cattle if they choose as well as minerals. We just have a small herd that is beef for family and a few sales that breaks almost even for taxes and expenses. Your situation is much different as you have more of an investment and mine is an inheritance. I like what your doing and think you'll be just fine.Only advice would be let the cows do what they do best and only intervene when absolutely necessary. Otherwise you got this!
Thank you for the encouragement Brian!
Good video! Hope the rest of the season goes great for you. Good videos about your journey starting the cattle herd. I hope to start something similar. I am planting a pasture this year from scratch from a previous cornfield this spring.
Thank you JL. What are you planting? And what are you using to plant? I have been on the hunt for a 2 or 3 row planter to get some BMR corn and eastern gama in the ground for a few experiments
@@WR_Ranch
I am disking the cornfield then I will broadcast some orchard grass, Timothy, couple of fescue and some yellow alfalfa called Falcata that is a no bloat type of pasture alfalfa, it’s a blend from Milburn seed up here in Brookings Sd. I am a little south of there nearer to Sioux Falls. It’s much dryer here so far and cold yet. I hope to start my project near May 1st.
You should document it and put it on RUclips!
Congratulations! Sharp looking calf and a great mother! Wise thought to get them in the barn.
Thanks Ted!
Congrats! We just got 4 and plan on adding a couple more. Have about 20 acres of space for them. I like the steer for AI idea as well. I was watching another video where you talk about the minerals you give them. What is the ratio of Kelp to Redmond to DM? Mine don't seem to care for their minerals. Maybe I need to up the DM? Thanks!
Thank you! I will take measurements tomorrow and get back to you! Lucky you for 20 acres!
In one of those empty red protein lick
tubs l'Il put 5 oz Redmond 10 fine with garlic.
1.5-2 oz of Thorvin Icelandic sea kelp, large flake. And about 13.5-15 oz of dried molasses. Sprout brand, but any works. Intake varies throughout the year