Mother Cow Adopts Calf after 5 Days of Struggle

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @heartlandokie4485
    @heartlandokie4485 4 года назад +255

    My Grandpa used to say, "Can't never could do nothin, you make it happen."

    • @theJustinRhodesShow
      @theJustinRhodesShow  4 года назад +71

      That's fun. I say to the kids all the time, "can't never could and could did it all."

  • @jeffcoley668
    @jeffcoley668 4 года назад +157

    Glad the calf had a happy ending. We had a calf whos mother died giving birth we bottle feed him til he was able to eat grass hay and cattle feed. He weigh about 1600 hundred pounds. Just a big pet he lived 24 years before he died.

  • @suzmj2
    @suzmj2 4 года назад +128

    I love the name Maple for the young calf. I was so afraid for her, but all's well that ends well.

  • @lorenas6718
    @lorenas6718 4 года назад +36

    14:39 now how precious is that, just licking away on her baby, it's hers now :)

  • @MaryxLouise
    @MaryxLouise 4 года назад +130

    You know it’s a good day when Justin says “call the inquirer”

  • @kellygreen8255
    @kellygreen8255 4 года назад +137

    If we never learn anything else from you,Justin, the simple statement you made about not saying ,
    “ I can’t” and turning it into, “How can I?” Is enough. That...in and of itself is a LIFE LESSON. Thank you.

  • @annnicholls7585
    @annnicholls7585 4 года назад +75

    So happy to see calf nursing with out being kicked for its troubles.

  • @Common_Sense_With_Auntie
    @Common_Sense_With_Auntie 4 года назад +62

    I'M SO HAPPY FOR AUNT FLOSSIE AND BABY MAPLE!

  • @steakandeggscynthiar.7714
    @steakandeggscynthiar.7714 4 года назад +49

    I am tickled to death for you. I know there was a lot of stress worrying about Flossy adopting the calf. It is so good to see her licking and talking to her calf. Now let the good times roll.

  • @erika1024
    @erika1024 4 года назад +40

    One thing my 3 year old does right now is add the phrase " for everyone" at the end of everything we do right now. Example: " you're making dinner mama? dinner for everyone?!" So I get a huge kick out of that shirt! "PIGS FOR EVERYONE!" LOL

  • @tinat7348
    @tinat7348 4 года назад +41

    So glad to see Flossie accept motherhood to the calf! Congratulations for persevering. The calf deserves a name fitting her struggle.

  • @growingbyfaith3424
    @growingbyfaith3424 4 года назад +59

    Glad to see her finally take the calf. One of our calves was too weak to nurse. He was too weak to stand up. One person would hold him up and the other person would take his mouth to her teet. It was backbreaking for the person holding the calf. So we made a big sling out of a sweatshirt that had been cut down the center put his front legs into it and it really helped a lot. After a week of doing that the calf was good to go. But several people in the family wanted to quit after the second day but I said no way we got to keep at it.
    Stubbornness is a good thing on the farm to have. Congratulations!

  • @marieradatsz4126
    @marieradatsz4126 4 года назад +78

    So happy to see flossie accepting the calf. To see her licking her was so heart warming xxx

  • @violetsands
    @violetsands 4 года назад +69

    i actually cried to see this - i was so worried that it wasn't going to happen.

  • @Hhaahland4
    @Hhaahland4 4 года назад +100

    Yay Flossie! How could you not love that calf, she’s so cute.

  • @woodsfanatic8569
    @woodsfanatic8569 4 года назад +98

    Justin, if you took the flame weeder to scorch the wood exterior that are laying on the ground it would help preserve it. Without chemicals.

  • @antoniagarcia8153
    @antoniagarcia8153 4 года назад +44

    Owww that is the sound of protecting her baby, im so happy she is adopting the calf. Is so great 👍 🙌 😍

  • @alexandrashea7940
    @alexandrashea7940 4 года назад +21

    Fantastic! When she licked her lips she was telling you to speed up with her treat for being so good. They are so much smarter and communicative than people realize.

  • @lizs1572
    @lizs1572 4 года назад +22

    I am moving to Texas to start my homestead next year

  • @chrisleiser1013
    @chrisleiser1013 4 года назад +19

    This had me smiling. Sweet little calf.

  • @carrilb9417
    @carrilb9417 4 года назад +15

    ❤️❤️ I had tears watching Flossie accept that calf! ❤️❤️

  • @OmarZakariaoz
    @OmarZakariaoz 4 года назад +11

    this calf is a fighter, finally he get adopted, Awesome.

  • @Shacgyver
    @Shacgyver 4 года назад +3

    What a happy day! So glad Flossie is finally accepting the new baby. 🐂

  • @violetraal5383
    @violetraal5383 4 года назад +5

    Use a lever for such heavy lifts, you dont want to get a hernia. I am overjoyed with the news that Flossy adopting the calf. Loved hearing the momma bellow. I think it just tooksome time for Flossy.

  • @SalLeeHolland
    @SalLeeHolland 4 года назад +9

    Congrats. I am so happy for the little calf that wouldn't give up! Momma finally gave in, and you can really tell when she was licking the calf while laying down. Yes Snowball will always have that nick name now! Maple is a cute name for the calf also.

  • @francesbolen257
    @francesbolen257 4 года назад +4

    So happy that Flosie excepted her! I know you were worried.

  • @lesleeeisner4355
    @lesleeeisner4355 4 года назад +17

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING YOU HAD. I'M SO HAPPY FLOSSY TOOK THE BABY IN.

  • @m30arianne
    @m30arianne 4 года назад +9

    Makes me happy to see the calf happily run!

  • @judyreynolds305
    @judyreynolds305 4 года назад +2

    I’m so happy the adoption is now complete!!! Go Maple and Flossie!! Deep breath of satisfaction!!

  • @nice_lady6105
    @nice_lady6105 4 года назад +18

    Praise God!! Wonderful to see them finally bond! The little calf is soo happy. I've been waiting for this vid!!

  • @holleyhillfarm
    @holleyhillfarm 4 года назад +17

    Congrats on pushing through and waiting miss stubborn out. It's always a gamble dealing with animals. They definitely have minds of their own.
    Also, I know this doesn't help you now but... While you were talking about the shirt reorder, your fly was open.

  •  4 года назад +11

    Awwww, Flossie loves the calf. It just took her a little while to know it, that's all. 💚💚💚💚💚

  • @thestolhands2852
    @thestolhands2852 4 года назад +10

    Thankyou for sharing this with us! I am not gonna lie... I totally cried and felt like some how I was a part of that moment. Thanks so so much! I'm so glad this worked out for you. We've been praying for Flossy!

  • @corinnelavallee7039
    @corinnelavallee7039 4 года назад

    so nice to see the baby nursing.

  • @nancyvance5930
    @nancyvance5930 4 года назад +24

    I had a huge smile, just watching you get so excited the calf was finally nursing ,way to go great stuff watching you guys and your farm

  • @judywood4530
    @judywood4530 4 года назад +7

    Sing Hallelujah! I was really worried about that calf.

  • @akaperks
    @akaperks 4 года назад +28

    Justin I must say you have been committed and determined to make this possible and I thank you for continuing to allow us into your life during there difficult times. Bravo.

  • @maryhudgins9133
    @maryhudgins9133 4 года назад +15

    Makes me wonder if it made it just hard because of grief for Flossie. Also women go through so many hormone flex actions maybe cows do too. Bless her

  • @armyguy9735
    @armyguy9735 4 года назад +37

    When I was a boy, my Grandfather skinned the dead calf and he put the dead calf skin on the adoptive calf to create the smell on the adoptive calf. I NEVER done this procedure, I was just a little boy. So this procedure helps the cow bond with the adoptive calf by the smell of the dead one. I don't know the fine details because I was just a little boy, may be some of you can share your experiences to fill in those fine details, I'm curious.

  • @mudslynger2109
    @mudslynger2109 4 года назад +5

    Such a beautiful stor6 with this wee calf...and I never imagined sheep were so sensitive.

  • @carynmartin6053
    @carynmartin6053 4 года назад +4

    I am so glad that aunt flossy adapted to the baby calf!!!

  • @leem200
    @leem200 4 года назад +4

    So sweet the cow finally took to the little guy.

  • @kimbucha2949
    @kimbucha2949 4 года назад +1

    so happy that Maple has a new momma :)

  • @morningglory9060
    @morningglory9060 4 года назад +3

    I was thinking about this poor baby last night. I'm so happy for her. 🤗

  • @marciaborg77
    @marciaborg77 4 года назад

    I'm glad that she is milking the baby

  • @jennyzubanych4467
    @jennyzubanych4467 4 года назад +2

    Like the organisation on the logs . I am so pleased she finally accepted her what a weight off your shoulders, much love to you all from England what a great thing to be thankful for x

  • @jessdarrow3798
    @jessdarrow3798 4 года назад +4

    I'm so excited she took the calf. Great job.

  • @annettecarolherbst
    @annettecarolherbst 4 года назад

    Thank the Lord! That poor precious baby

  • @amyv8416
    @amyv8416 4 года назад +12

    I'm going to say it. This is the best thing I've seen in 2020. So happy Flossie has accepted the calf.

  • @cookiesplitter1776
    @cookiesplitter1776 4 года назад +6

    I was so worried , that I didn't watch the last video..this is GREAT!!!!

  • @826313sherry
    @826313sherry 4 года назад +5

    PTL....so very happy to see the calf nursing with Aunt Flossie co-operating.

  • @nightowlkarol3410
    @nightowlkarol3410 4 года назад +13

    Oh my goodness I saw the title and clicked so fast. So hopeful, I'm so invested in your whole family and all the animals. All the best for you guys! Persistence is key x

  • @MicheleVogel
    @MicheleVogel 4 года назад +2

    So amazing! So glad you persevered!
    and excited to be the first comment. Love you and your family! I really wish we lived on a homestead but we live in town. I grow a big garden and can/freeze a ton of meals. Just bought a half a hog from a local farmer. Take care!

  • @ORDWIFEY
    @ORDWIFEY 4 года назад +1

    Thank God!! Great news!! Aww Flossie so proud of you 🐄❤

  • @rutheglinton1117
    @rutheglinton1117 4 года назад +1

    Excellent News. I've been on the edge of my seat waiting for Aunt Flossie to show the love :)

  • @christelstrifler7799
    @christelstrifler7799 4 года назад

    Wonderful baby is full and felling good

  • @jacquelinehealy1797
    @jacquelinehealy1797 4 года назад

    Thank you Justin and Rhodes' family for sharing this wonderful video. Very moving and poignant for me. I am a retired woman in a large city and could only imagine farm and family life, thanks to you I can see that the beauty is real. Watching Flossy nurse and lick her calf moved me to happy tears.

  • @oldbear6813
    @oldbear6813 4 года назад +9

    Never been more excited to hit play!! 💜💜 Yay Flossy!
    *Chill bumps and happy tears!

  • @maureendemyen3067
    @maureendemyen3067 4 года назад

    I knew she would! All of your hard work & faith has paid off, hallelujah! 😃 🐄❤️ 🐄

  • @masciii
    @masciii 4 года назад +1

    Wowow!! Aunt Flossy did it! How beautiful! God Bless you and your family

  • @true2selfwithJuliya
    @true2selfwithJuliya 4 года назад

    You persevered in your plan despite all the negative feedback you received, and SUCCESS! I rarely comment on your videos but smiled ear to ear in excitement for you and Flossie taking to the calf! Congrats!

  • @Daniiiiikay
    @Daniiiiikay 4 года назад +1

    I'm so happy that flossy finally accepted her! Great news (:

  • @cheekysaver
    @cheekysaver 4 года назад

    Yayyyy!!! That is so fantastic! Now you will have another milk cow to boot! That is a safer way to go... because stuff just happens on farms sometimes. I am so happy your loss turned into a big win.

  • @malineandrei
    @malineandrei 4 года назад +3

    This made me so happy! I've been thinking of aunt Flossy and her calf all week!

  • @gemmaavary4996
    @gemmaavary4996 4 года назад +1

    PRAISE JESUS!!! I am so relieved!!! Flossie adopted Maple♡♡♡ HALLELUJAH SWEET JESUS ♡♡♡ CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE ♡♡♡ We Love y'all so very much ♡♡♡

  • @Xxx1x0
    @Xxx1x0 4 года назад

    Give Flossy a hug ❤️

  • @peggymayhew5319
    @peggymayhew5319 4 года назад +3

    So happy to see your success with Maple.

  • @ladysparkle1576
    @ladysparkle1576 4 года назад

    I was praying mama cow adopted the baby God is good. Thanks for sharing have a blessed day!!!

  • @morgankelly3132
    @morgankelly3132 4 года назад +4

    Oh bless flossy and little maple! What a relief!

  • @janhatchett7834
    @janhatchett7834 4 года назад +1

    What wonderful news! So happy Aunt Flossie and the sweet baby!

  • @rebeccaburrow7199
    @rebeccaburrow7199 4 года назад +2

    I am so pleased for you and flossie! Such wonderful news and you gained a lovely little heifer too. Good job for sticking with such a tough thing!

  • @احمدالقحطاني-ب2ق
    @احمدالقحطاني-ب2ق 4 года назад +3

    After fjive days ,
    Congratulation ,the calf is playing and happy
    Good job Mr justin ,really this was a free lesson from you to all of us
    🙏👍🖐️

  • @maryschillinger2909
    @maryschillinger2909 4 года назад

    Way to go Flossie. I vote for naming the calf Maple

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 4 года назад

    I'm so happy 😄mama and baby calf 🐂 are bonding! 😊👍💕💕💕

  • @BlackWhiteandTheGrays
    @BlackWhiteandTheGrays 4 года назад +5

    Oh that’s the best feeling, praise the Lord! 🙌❤️🙌❤️

  • @daisycuev
    @daisycuev 4 года назад +4

    So glad to see she is finally giving in to that adorable calf ✨

  • @robindodd8729
    @robindodd8729 4 года назад

    Soooooooo happy for the calf

  • @joelpfeil7131
    @joelpfeil7131 4 года назад

    You are fortunate to have your Indian friend helper..

  • @Zarmiera
    @Zarmiera 4 года назад

    Glad Flossie finally accepted little Maple

  • @frenchysandi
    @frenchysandi 4 года назад +13

    Oh I am so happy. I was so worried she would accidentally hurt her with those horns.

  • @southdown4251
    @southdown4251 4 года назад

    Justin, move your cable connection to the cow milking shed to the runners. Then when you pull it Betsy will raise the front of the runners enough to make clearance easier. When I was a kid on the farm we had hay drags to load and haul hay bales to the barn. Basically a flat wood platform with wood runners and the cable attached to the runners.

  • @SandraBergstrom
    @SandraBergstrom 4 года назад

    Yes! I am so happy the adoption worked out in the end! Maple is a very nice name for her

  • @tabp8448
    @tabp8448 4 года назад +1

    Oh I'm so happy for them both 💜💜💜

  • @TheMartywall
    @TheMartywall 4 года назад

    Congratulations, persistence pays off

  • @MarvMir
    @MarvMir 4 года назад +2

    JUST READ THE TITLE AND I'M SO HAPPY! BEEN FOLLOWING THIS FOR DAYSSSSSSS!!!!!!

  • @judepicton6252
    @judepicton6252 4 года назад

    Wonderful news great to see mum & calf doing well .Justin you looked so at a loss yesterday ,I really felt for you .Isn't mother nature mystical .

  • @MiniEden964
    @MiniEden964 4 года назад

    I am sooooo relieved ! Happy for the little munchkin :)

  • @sandyevers5500
    @sandyevers5500 4 года назад

    Congratulations on Aunt Flossy with her calf. 👏👏👏👏👏
    You need to add maturity shirts to your list. This will make all of the Mom's out there very 🤗.

  • @rosal6663
    @rosal6663 4 года назад

    I was sooo happy for you all.😃🐄🐂

  • @TheKamakuraGardener
    @TheKamakuraGardener 4 года назад

    Perseverance! Way to go little cow! You, too, Justin! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @canadianfarmgirlbaucal886
    @canadianfarmgirlbaucal886 4 года назад +1

    So happy for you Justin!! Your smile is contagious!!

  • @familytraditionshomestead3522
    @familytraditionshomestead3522 4 года назад +1

    Made me cry, I’m so happy!!!!! I was defeated yesterday about it!!!! I’m so happy!!!!

  • @seekeroftruth9900
    @seekeroftruth9900 4 года назад +5

    I had my oldest daughter watchin with me to see the calf nursing and you happen to show her fav taco bell menu item that doesn't exist anymore...ugh! We make our own too sometimes. :)

  • @octaviacrawford2392
    @octaviacrawford2392 4 года назад +1

    Yes, that is so awesome!! God bless your patience and that baby calf perseverance. Bless you all

  • @sydneysue9896
    @sydneysue9896 4 года назад

    So happy for you all , and the new happy mama and calf. 😀

  • @ChewingBunny
    @ChewingBunny 4 года назад +2

    FANTASTIC! So excited this has worked out. You must be so proud of your immense efforts.

  • @Daniel-de9lq
    @Daniel-de9lq 4 года назад +8

    This is video number six in a row where Justin has said the phrase "Call the Inquirer". Lol

  • @audreyabdo7719
    @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +2

    Flossie has accepted Maple; it’s so wonderful!

  • @ladysparkle1576
    @ladysparkle1576 4 года назад

    A great lovely day!!!!

  • @danielletracyann
    @danielletracyann 4 года назад +1

    Yay I am so happy flossy adopted the calf. Fills my heart lol