New Geese, New Bees. Day in the Life of a Farmer.

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  • @Huntress_Hannah
    @Huntress_Hannah 3 года назад +371

    I love how the birds gather around like a bunch of nosey neighbors to see what’s happening

    • @suzieq2268
      @suzieq2268 3 года назад +3

      That moment reminded me of the story "Charlotte's Web."🥰

  • @AlisonFort
    @AlisonFort 3 года назад +281

    Can’t believe Bruce climbed the birdhouse just to see the girls😀

  • @jwenting
    @jwenting 3 года назад +113

    Pablo likes that sheet metal after it's been out in the sun for a few hours because it's nice and warm :)
    Purrfect place to relax for a while.

    • @kevinjarchow8812
      @kevinjarchow8812 3 года назад +7

      If that had been on the cat dog house, it would have been a cat on a hot tin roof.

    • @Zoldidi
      @Zoldidi 3 года назад +12

      And then Morgan comes along and removes Pablo's tanning studio :(.

    • @yakacm
      @yakacm 3 года назад

      @@Zoldidi yeah I know.

  • @juliakovacs4885
    @juliakovacs4885 3 года назад +16

    Awww, Lil kneading on the couch! She's such a happy kitty

  • @JuFated
    @JuFated 3 года назад +31

    Bruce feels like 'Oooh hi girls!! You're all here too!'

  • @hirwo
    @hirwo 3 года назад +54

    I really enjoyed this video! Can't really put my finger on what made it so special to me but it was just so relaxing and wholesome to see all the small, normal, everyday things. I'm bad with words but it just made me feel connected with you, the animals and the farm somehow.

    • @karlaromano2175
      @karlaromano2175 3 года назад +2

      Well said! I felt the same way.

    • @07Giddyup
      @07Giddyup 2 года назад

      I wrote a similar note the other day. There is a certain quality about it that is feel good.

  • @xerxezrax
    @xerxezrax 3 года назад +153

    the duck that flew past everyone while getting out of the coop is what we all wish we could do when there's traffic

    • @clash8386
      @clash8386 3 года назад +4

      What happens in the coop stays in the coop

    • @ninamoler1880
      @ninamoler1880 3 года назад +2

      I know! I always watch for the inevitable face (bill) plant and that was different!

    • @goldengryphon
      @goldengryphon 3 года назад

      Personal hovercraft for the win?

    • @whisperingsage
      @whisperingsage 3 года назад +1

      You could do like Marge Simpson and run the Canyonero over the lawns and across the dividers.

  • @SuperCloneRanger
    @SuperCloneRanger 3 года назад +68

    These should be a seasonal regular, not only do we get to see what happens season to season but we also get to see how those seasons change year on year as the farm grows and changes. This channel is one of those little rays of sunshine on what can be a very negative internet. Thanks for all the smiles.

  • @kaknoblach
    @kaknoblach 3 года назад +19

    Just left my TSC store in Manassas,VA. Happy to report chicks are back in steel troughs. No huddling. Fresh water and feed in all tanks. Well done Morgan!! You saved countless birds.

  • @shannon9993
    @shannon9993 3 года назад +9

    Pablo Barncat, probably: "The human has left a piece of metal to get warm in the sun. How kind of him to give me a warm sunbathing spot."

  • @domstorey5146
    @domstorey5146 3 года назад +586

    I've been beekeeping for a number of years, if you need any tips let me know! However what I would say is that it is a lot more complex than it seems. I strongly suggest that you find your local society and speak to them, even if you don't attend a beginner course (which you really should) simply having an experienced beekeeper you can call, when something weird inevitably happens, is extremely valuable. What I will say is that those hives are too close together as it stands, and the hives will probably start fighting - you'll want 10-12 feet between each hive. It can also help to paint them different colours as this can help the bees differentiate the hives, which stops them trying to land in the wrong hive and causing further conflict.

    • @mlr145
      @mlr145 3 года назад +9

      Dom, do you have a youtube channel?

    • @timschon
      @timschon 3 года назад +11

      Vino Farm is pretty interesting beekeeping journey

    • @chainsawlady
      @chainsawlady 3 года назад +7

      @Tim Roden check out off grid living(?) with doug and stacy - their episodes with dr. leo

    • @domstorey5146
      @domstorey5146 3 года назад +32

      I'm afraid I don't have a channel. I haven't come across any really good channels on beekeeping that I follow closely, although ther are good videos out there, and I'm sure some channels do exist ... maybe I should start a channel

    • @derpthetank
      @derpthetank 3 года назад +15

      @@domstorey5146 maybe you should 😏😏

  • @joycejohnson7640
    @joycejohnson7640 3 года назад +11

    Morgan, I absolutely love your channel.💖💕🥰 For a city boy you have grown into a farmer. You learned how to farm, build buildings and take on all kinds of obstacles. Looks like you are a great cook too! Love the day on the farm videos. Keep it up.

  • @geoffreylimcowealthadvisory
    @geoffreylimcowealthadvisory 3 года назад +68

    After a long day in the city life, I feel relaxed to be here watching a farm video before I sleep.

    • @p_mouse8676
      @p_mouse8676 3 года назад +3

      yeah! Funny, on this side of the world it is the perfect timing for dinner for me.

    • @MrsStevenBrown
      @MrsStevenBrown 3 года назад +1

      I wait for just before bed to watch...takes away the city thoughts...

  • @karlaromano2175
    @karlaromano2175 3 года назад +3

    This was one of my favorite videos and I love them all! Your animals are so healthy and nurtured, by you and their environment. I wish this for all animals. Love how you savor your daily routine and take pleasure in it. Thank you.

  • @randikinton7018
    @randikinton7018 3 года назад +17

    Enjoyed today with you on the farm. It is great that Bruce is going to be reunited with his girls.

  • @jerrynewberry2823
    @jerrynewberry2823 3 года назад +42

    If your pond will hold water now, you need bio-diversification. It's time for blue gill and a couple of christmas trees in the center.

  • @tarantulady8565
    @tarantulady8565 3 года назад +9

    I love Magic Spoon cereal! I’ve been keto for 18 months & this stuff rocks for us low-carb, low-sugar people...including diabetics, of course. Hits that crunchy cereal craving. 😋👍

  • @thenae8572
    @thenae8572 2 года назад +2

    I freaking love how authentic you are, you don't shy away from being your goofy, passionate self and I think that's fantastic. You spilling milk down your shirt just goes to show how much you enjoyed the cereal 😂 I'd buy it based on that alone if I didn't have messed up digestion.

  • @jiraphat2200
    @jiraphat2200 3 года назад +25

    You might need stronger base for your bee hives. When the bees loads up honey, It's gonna be a lot heavier.

    • @soltersortna
      @soltersortna 3 года назад +3

      I bet he could have fun doing a little DIY stand for them in a video! But I bet pallets should be able to handle much heavier loads than those full beehives, unless they got rotten. I did see someone mention they should not all be next to each other because they would fight.

  • @ReneeWardRealtor
    @ReneeWardRealtor 3 года назад +3

    You and Allison are so special

  • @kingentetainment_3970
    @kingentetainment_3970 3 года назад +10

    You're making better Videos than some of the biggest youtubers, Keep the good work up! Greetings from Germany

    • @Jan-qy6ff
      @Jan-qy6ff 3 года назад

      Agreed, the music at the intro particularly drew me in... reminiscent of a harry potter movie theme....

  • @foramau
    @foramau 3 года назад +10

    Morgan, you are something🤣 I laughed at every moment of this video. The reaction of the birds at the pond OMG, Pablo, those chickens with saddles walking around like they are still in pijamas and photobombing you! You succeeded to make us feel the joy of watching the animals at your farm, thank you so much! Alison is sooo gorgeous.

  • @piperleelee
    @piperleelee 3 года назад +12

    Enjoyed watching you as you went about your day on the farm. As a fellow yankee, I especially appreciated your "yankee ingenuity" with your tailgate latch rigging. Using duct tape to save yourself money is New England resourcefulness at its best.

  • @deadgoon2170
    @deadgoon2170 3 года назад +26

    You took away Pablo's "Heating Pad"?
    Noooooo.😆

  • @wordswritteninred7171
    @wordswritteninred7171 3 года назад +10

    You can always tell a happy dog. They have bounce in their step! Lol

  • @RomeoG39
    @RomeoG39 3 года назад +2

    awww seeing Pablo sprawled out like that, relaxing, was priceless. What a life

  • @RJH_LIL
    @RJH_LIL 3 года назад +7

    Seeing this has to make you really appreciate what hard work all farmers do to get staples to our markets and tables. I praise and thank you all (next to God) for the abundant provisions.

  • @AmazingJellyfish
    @AmazingJellyfish 3 года назад +5

    You can totally transfer the asparagus and rhubarb into another area. The rhubarb can be split and you can get more. I harvest all summer chop and freeze so I can make stewed rhubarb (I do it in crockpot for 24 hrs then it gets really dark and intensely flavoured) and finish on stove to boil,off excess water. Just pull the rhubarb, don’t cut it, and pull flowers as soon as they appear to keep harvesting all summer

  • @kaylo9600
    @kaylo9600 3 года назад +2

    Love that we got to see beautiful Allison

  • @tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579
    @tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579 3 года назад +5

    Lil barn cat looks so good. What a kind soul she is. You can see her appreciation for you.

  • @caseyleichter2309
    @caseyleichter2309 3 года назад +7

    Joyful spring days are a tonic! Everyone full of energy - loved how the birds went tearing off to the pond. Oh, and I got a nice giggle from your incubator brand/model, "Ova Easy."

  • @JcUDE
    @JcUDE 3 года назад +12

    Use your tractor and dig up the asparagus and then plant into a forever spot to continue producing for you. Make sure you feed them real good. They are heavy feeders. The root system maybe pretty large due to it being really old.

    • @riverAmazonNZ
      @riverAmazonNZ 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, mature asparagus is worth keeping!

  • @kristineteall368
    @kristineteall368 3 года назад +2

    I appreciate your taking the time to cook for us and even though it was awkward to eat it on camera, it looked delish! You don't have to eat it on camera if you are uncomfortable though, just watching you prepare it is enough! I never understood why people always ate their meal on video anyway, but cooking for your wife is so sweet. You're a good husband Morgan! 😁

  • @captainsinclair7954
    @captainsinclair7954 3 года назад +5

    That’s a clever fix for the latch, Morgan! Good ol’ Yankee ingenuity and a whole lot of Duct Tape

  • @tessa4958
    @tessa4958 3 года назад +20

    If you become a beekeeper I would 1000% buy honey from you. This would be a dream come true!

    • @AndroidFish
      @AndroidFish 3 года назад +1

      I would expect in Vermont with a fresh package of bees -- all the honey they bring in has gotta go back to them this year.

    • @tessa4958
      @tessa4958 3 года назад +3

      @@AndroidFish Of course! I'm just stating my interests when he does decide to sell. I've been watching this channel for a couple years and excited for what is to come, WHENEVER that may be. :)

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ 3 года назад +9

    Dang Morgan this is a movie today, I thought I accidentally turned on auto play. Love it though, lots of different chapters within your day’s “book!”

  • @plankface
    @plankface 3 года назад +8

    Alison is such a cutie. Great ELO reference too Morgan 💛💛💛

  • @definitelyevil3085
    @definitelyevil3085 3 года назад +11

    Gotta say the Magic Spoon cereal is actually pretty interesting

  • @acedepth
    @acedepth 3 года назад +6

    Relaxing long video basically a dream video for me thank you

  • @ride4funnomg103
    @ride4funnomg103 3 года назад +5

    I’m not a dog person, but Toby Dog has won me over. He’s a good boy!

  • @GoldShawFarm
    @GoldShawFarm  3 года назад +29

    If you want to try my favorite new cereal brand, go to magicspoon.com/GOLDSHAW and use the code GOLDSHAW for $5 off your order of Magic Spoon!

    • @evelynsnyder5866
      @evelynsnyder5866 3 года назад +2

      The captions aren't showing up again. I think you have to upload in SD not HD. for some reason if you upload in HD the auto captions don't come up. I'd love to keep watching your videos but I need the captions.

    • @moritamikamikara3879
      @moritamikamikara3879 3 года назад +3

      I have a suggestion. If you have wasp problems at any point, (Some wasps like to harass bees), get someone to take the wasps nest down, but see if you can get some of the wasp Larvae.
      Chickens LOVE wasp larvae.

    • @marvelfilmno1fan119
      @marvelfilmno1fan119 3 года назад

      I got my new baby Geese and they were not as tame atm, because the pig we got em from kept them in a Barn with allot of in them in a crate - discusting. I asked the git to had rear them at first. But thy ar ok neirly now

    • @Magesteff
      @Magesteff 3 года назад +1

      Remove the and after GOLDSHAW and try the link again

    • @hannahpieplow8557
      @hannahpieplow8557 3 года назад +1

      Little House Cat is doing great

  • @GerardoIantosca
    @GerardoIantosca 3 года назад +1

    I love how Toby greets you at the front of farm.

  • @pabloortiz2321
    @pabloortiz2321 3 года назад +3

    Honestly, I think that the geese and just all your birds really take a liking to Toby's house because it feels safe to them. On top of being a great nesting place, it just feels safe because they know he's the one who protects them, and will be protecting their ofspring. Also, Bruce was just like, "Long time no see ladies!!!" Also, are you going to let any of your geese hatch out goslings naturally this year at all? Or no? I'm just wondering because that's what you did last year.

  • @bonnieplastow7018
    @bonnieplastow7018 3 года назад

    I just love your little clips you add to your videos. Very unique, I haven't seen them in any other homestead videos I watch. Love your comments too.

  • @ozarks_onna
    @ozarks_onna 3 года назад +5

    Nice music choice, dude 👍

  • @RaptorCuddles
    @RaptorCuddles 3 года назад +1

    This farm/vlog format is addicting, I've been watching a bunch of your videos since I found your channel a few days ago. I love it!

  • @wyattderp9719
    @wyattderp9719 3 года назад +8

    When do we get the Cooking with Gold Shaw Farm channel?

  • @katiekent683
    @katiekent683 3 года назад

    Morgan you are doing fine. I like that you keep it real, and showing that you are learning along the way. That is called experience. Don't let the haters get to you.

  • @josephcantor481
    @josephcantor481 3 года назад +9

    okay you got me with "it even makes good cereal milk"

  • @sashsmith4425
    @sashsmith4425 3 года назад +5

    12:09 pablo sunbathing like a boss 🐱🐈🐾💖

  • @charmaineparsley7921
    @charmaineparsley7921 3 года назад

    Toby is the bestest helper ever! 100000/10 would give all the pets.

  • @apocalypticpioneers2116
    @apocalypticpioneers2116 3 года назад +36

    My brain when he whips out the duct tape, the Handyman's Secret Weapon: "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy"

  • @Tyme_flies
    @Tyme_flies 3 года назад +1

    There is never been nothing that good ole tape or a clothes hanger couldn't fix lol !! Made me smile.

  • @sniper21223
    @sniper21223 3 года назад +8

    20:06 you can tell morgan was staring at the entire drive's footage to find that sweet goose poop clip.

    • @FXP1688
      @FXP1688 2 года назад

      And his smile in the clip after that cracked me up :'D

  • @pchis500
    @pchis500 3 года назад +6

    Love the “Oceans12” movie type music!

  • @juliaferraro2599
    @juliaferraro2599 3 года назад +3

    Smile, smile, smile, I just love watching your animals enjoying their farm.

  • @sammay8270
    @sammay8270 3 года назад +4

    Justin has to be my favorite animal in these vids: He almost never breaks character

  • @autopartsqueen591
    @autopartsqueen591 3 года назад +21

    bruce was like LOOK AT MY OLD LADIES!!!
    his wife was giving him THAT LOOK cuz he made dinner, thats a hubby!!

  • @garrydavis3475
    @garrydavis3475 3 года назад +1

    Thanks 🙏 for being honest about your life and thoughts on your life on your farm respect ✊ from west London

  • @patriciaabell9393
    @patriciaabell9393 2 года назад

    So sweet! Those new geese are so lucky to have you! You're a really nice guy!

  • @juliakovacs4885
    @juliakovacs4885 3 года назад +3

    The geese keep leaving an egg-tithe for Sheriff Toby XD

  • @resurgence7253
    @resurgence7253 3 года назад +1

    Your videos bring me so much joy. I can't wait to have a small farm of my own. For now, I have a small urban garden160m² (190yd²) and grow lots of vegetables. I would love to expand and have livestock like you do, but from watching your channel I know I need patience. Thank you so much for sharing these slices of your farm life.

  • @georgiabeckstrom3803
    @georgiabeckstrom3803 3 года назад +1

    I love your channel so much Morgan! Seeing your life reminds me to never give up on my farm goals! ❤️

  • @thenae8572
    @thenae8572 2 года назад +1

    The asparagus crown can actually be dug up and replanted 😁 It's a knobby, hard ball of roots, you dig that up and can relocate the plant pretty easily.

  • @DrBockNstein
    @DrBockNstein 3 года назад +7

    You are a brave man busting out the drill like that. Those bad boys look like they are pretty easy to strip.

  • @KristinaC26
    @KristinaC26 3 года назад

    I LIKED YOU SHOWING OFF YOUR COOKING 😄 AND SEEING YOU AND ALLISON LAUGHING TOGETHER. 💕

  • @xavierpatinyo
    @xavierpatinyo 3 года назад +5

    Bees omg i just started to love bees like two weeks ago nice

  • @mbdieter7308
    @mbdieter7308 3 года назад +2

    My cat loves to make biscuits on a throw that appears very similar to that one on your couch. If the throw is smooth velour(so soft) on the other side, that is exactly how I use mine, soft against the bod, wooly part for the cat.

  • @clairelfabre
    @clairelfabre 3 года назад +3

    "I'm a bee beginner" Nooo how could you miss the perfect pun? You're a bee-ginner

  • @CHILLZkryptex
    @CHILLZkryptex 3 года назад +1

    See in you’re last video you said you’re incompetent but look you are fantastic you just fixed your truck latch keep up the brilliant work

  • @snowflake4339
    @snowflake4339 3 года назад +4

    Hey Morgan if you want to save the asparagus you could try uprooting it and replanting it somewhere else!

  • @pamelaremme38
    @pamelaremme38 3 года назад

    No one is ever going to tell me animals don't have emotions. Bruce definitley remembered his girls. One of my favorite roosters just got killed by a fox and the other rooster is injured. All my hens...grieving. Not themselves, moving slowly, making weird sounds. It is touch and go for my mean rooster. Love (d) both of them for different reasons. It was so nice seeing you and the little miss eating dinner and spending time together. We love you guys!!!!

  • @sherreeroper7656
    @sherreeroper7656 3 года назад +2

    You make me open my day w a smile and a good guffaw

  • @frederickmoller
    @frederickmoller 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Morgan and again another great video, I'm loving it!

  • @AmericanAppleProd
    @AmericanAppleProd 3 года назад +4

    I cracked up at dinner time XD

  • @kc4941
    @kc4941 3 года назад

    So glad Bruce and his family are being reunited!

  • @sachinbhosale7144
    @sachinbhosale7144 3 года назад

    Very happy to see Alison, as a medical professional she must be having huge work pressure. Still she is lucky to have you in her life taking care of rest of things.
    Always stay blessed stay together. 🙏

  • @sheritaj1732
    @sheritaj1732 3 года назад

    It never gets old watching your videos. Thx again

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 3 года назад +1

    Hi..... Morgan nice to see you I love watching your videos Wow new Geese and bee 🐝 great keep it up, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

  • @yeah4me1
    @yeah4me1 3 года назад

    I like how Pablo and Toby share a food dish...very kewl!

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS 3 года назад

    Thank you for inviting us all in - bunch of nosyparkers that we are 😊 Bruce the Goose was frantic to get to his ladies I think he definitely recognised them.

  • @quintusdias8984
    @quintusdias8984 3 года назад +1

    Just know that I love watching your informative and entertaining show here in NM.

  • @CypressWalker
    @CypressWalker 3 года назад +14

    I don't think I have ever been convinced by a grown man that I need a bowl of cereal RIGHT NOW!

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 3 года назад +1

      Ej m - Haha, same here. But I checked it out and can't justify the cost of almost $40 (plus shipping) for four 7 oz boxes (5 servings would be 1/4 cup each). I'll have to stick to fresh eggs from my chickens. Oh well.

    • @CypressWalker
      @CypressWalker 3 года назад +1

      @@annwithaplan9766 Same for me. When I eat cereal, it's with a Jethro bowl and that would break the bank.

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 3 года назад

      @@CypressWalker - Yup, same here.

  • @1558k
    @1558k 3 года назад

    You are so keenly aware and descriptive of what your farm and environment have to offer. Thank you for that.

  • @Voltaic_Fire
    @Voltaic_Fire 3 года назад +4

    So wise. You're the Dalai Farmer. :)

  • @kmeccat
    @kmeccat 3 года назад

    I feed my excess eggs to my chickens--they LOVE the yolks and the shells are great for calcium. The DUCKS I had only ate the egg shells. They loved them like candy. GREAT for calcium for layers!
    I never had a problem with birds purposely breaking and eating their eggs. I always had to break them myself.
    Up at 5:30 AM and still up after 10 PM editing. AMAZING! We thank you for all your great videos.
    My son makes videos--it's a lot of work.
    You do a GREAT job!!

  • @vickielall4079
    @vickielall4079 3 года назад +1

    They're each saying : " You're Killing ME !! When they don't realize they're lives are already BETTER !!

  • @RWorley3sl
    @RWorley3sl 3 года назад

    My grandpa was a cow farmer and a logger in the years I knew him. This channel reminds me of being with him.

  • @teleworkmom6595
    @teleworkmom6595 3 года назад +2

    I like your selection of music in your videos.

  • @aquawoelfly
    @aquawoelfly 3 года назад +8

    Morgan: this is going to require some Yankee enginuity
    Me: that box doesnt have duct tape in it. [Switch camera] there you go. Now get some WD40 and your GOLDen

  • @dennisberman4640
    @dennisberman4640 3 года назад +2

    Great video !! Thanks for starting my day off right.

  • @nicholasmoser1918
    @nicholasmoser1918 3 года назад +9

    Let’s go early gang were u at also great video

  • @GAMOKGO
    @GAMOKGO 3 года назад +1

    who would've thought that I became so attached with some random farmer's pond? the pond looks great. :)

  • @pecanacrescattlellc5817
    @pecanacrescattlellc5817 3 года назад +1

    That tailgate fix was some straight up "Red Green" DIY.

  • @ClubCovertLondon
    @ClubCovertLondon 3 года назад +1

    Pablo was having a whale of a time on that hot tin roof!!! I know its a farm but my faves are still the cats and Toby.

  • @michaelgarcia5159
    @michaelgarcia5159 3 года назад

    I love the music accompiament after your meal putting the flock to bed. Bravo

  • @timothyodonnell8591
    @timothyodonnell8591 3 года назад +3

    I don't know why, but I can't wait to see Morgan in a bee suit.

  • @lyndon5478
    @lyndon5478 3 года назад +1

    It’s so great to see her

  • @donnakearse2503
    @donnakearse2503 2 года назад

    You are so honest. I love this channel.

  • @MrsDebBee
    @MrsDebBee 3 года назад

    As a beekeeper, I am SOOO excited about you getting bees!!! 🐝 🐝🐝 Make sure the bee entrance is facing east or south. I would choose east for the sun to warm the hive since you still have snow on the ground . I know you are busy but if you have a close beekeeping association, try to join and attend the meetings. Also some good channels to watch are The Fat Bee Man and anything with Dr. Jamie Ellis with University of Florida. Welcome Beek!