Maintaining a Dairy Farm

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[@CAV-jk1ee]

Always glad to watch your videos. My uncle once said, "Farming is one-percent farming, and ninety-nine percent fixing things that are broke."

[@mllee2008]

The water misting on the cows in the milking parlor is brilliant!! ❤🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Good job chasing the cow. The solar panels will be a great investment. Glad you have made the decision to try them. Amazing how much care you give to the cows' comfort. Nice to see how you share with your neighbors. Thanks for another great video.

[@Kevin986_]

Always the best part of my week. Great job Eric

[@robsterenborg]

in the early days as far as I remember it was very common that cows had access to salt stones. There is a deficit and the animals try to compensate for this. Did you never had a craving for example oranges? Your body knows that it needs vitamins so you eat or buy them

[@user-zu2bw7ig5v]

Every dairy I work on provides free choice salt blocks in the feed lanes at all times. All cows are different some may not need supplemental salt and others do

[@pjmoody]

Thanks for sharing

[@RiDankulous]

This video, it was interesting to see you learn about some new problems, fixed some of those, and implemented new features such as the 2nd parlor water sprinkler. You were able to install it quicker than the old due to improved technique of building on the ground. In addition to all of that, the regular daily activities were performed as well as other periodic activities such as drying out particular cows. It was nice to see the cows are staying cool and are happy, as you said. Happy cows mean more milk, as you have taught us. Most interesting, thanks.

[@uppityupshaw]

You and the cow playing tag was hilarious! Thanks for sharing.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. The solar is a wise decision. With that many panels maybe you can sell power back to the grid.

[@hotred7342]

🙏💜 Thank you so much Eric.

[@Bradley1105]

Always cool to watch your day to day videos. I love seeing how other farms operate. I’m a farmer myself and it’s cool to see other farms up and at it.

[@vorticosecomb]

Super exciting stuff with the solar panels! Look forward to seeing the uses they get and how well they work for you all

[@kilbymajette7115]

I enjoy following you and your farming operation - i would like to see how your neighbor short season beans comes out with that manure. Take care

[@garymiller186]

We used hay for bedding in the calf barn. We had to clean it out with a pitch fork! You are lucky to have a skid steer. they were not invented when I was doing that!

[@johnensalaco5012]

I actually enjoy watching you do maintenance around the farm, just as much as I enjoy watching your daily routines, farming, and milking. Some of your maintenance solution are very creative, clever, and really practical. Another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@kathyk479]

Love the robots ! they keep the barn very clean! Its good for the cows!!!!!!

[@artmiller2341]

Your videos bring back memories. I milked for my uncle and worked the farm. Hardest work with nothing was truly never done. I miss it.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Lots of nice improvements on the farm.

[@douglasbusse4102]

Sure is nice to see you work so hard, great videos and thanks for your willing to put these out.

[@colinkulasik1128]

You should put a sacrificial sleeve ( I like garden hose) around things that you put zip ties on. That slight vibration will cut through the rubber coating on that new galvanized cable and potentially lead to early corrosion. Still doing a great job and love your content.

[@bradleyzorg]

Eric got some speed in them boots!

[@ryanbachman9227]

Good videos. Keep up the great work. Funny how cattle know when they are lacking something but us humans don’t. You put salt blocks in for cattle they lick on them for salt intake. You bed cows with straw they eat it when they are lacking fiber. God bless

[@duanehagen7735]

Awesome videos. For a little easier cleanup on your robots, coat them with a little oil after you clean and thoroughly dry them. I've used pam spray or any cooking oil in a spray bottle. It's safe for the environment and makes the "stuff" slide right off.

[@pearville37]

Love the way yall recycle and re-use things instead of throwing them away.

[@canvids1]

You make great interesting videos. I like the way you show what and why and the fix of all the problems on the farm. I must say it sure keeps you busy. Thank you.

[@mattgrega5308]

Congrats on the new addition to the family!!! God bless!

[@jesusisGod1434]

Best Farming videos on KZbin!

[@scottgriffith742]

More and more farmers are doing Solar now days. about 2012 i put a 30 watt solar panel and charge controller on my dads boat lift to keep his batterys charged it definitely saved my dad from hauling batterys back and forth.

[@joebranton5442]

Y'all do a good job on keeping up the dairy farm and your fields and cattle

[@Dan-qy1rg]

So much to do, you guys really are busy with all that you have to care for. I like watching and seeing all that you do for the milking industry and your farm. I like your water shutoff enclosure, we used a schedule 40, 8" diameter PVC/DWV with a 10" cap, to pull off when needed. Enjoyed watching, as always, hope you have a nice Friday!

[@chrisforsberg7328]

Hi, Eric great new content. The life of a dairy farmer is never dull cause there is always something needing fixing. The investment in the barns over the last couple years is paying off with the cows enjoying their new surroundings which are always clean and tidy. Another great investment in solar power which should pay off in saving electricity over the years. Will the solar panels need covering when it snows in winter? Chris from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@ricklarouche4105]

Always something to fix on a farm.. Solar is a great idea, though putting it on the roof complicates roof repairs, and complicates keeping the panels clean. Might want to ask someone who has had solar for a while how they would do it..Keep up the great vids! ❤

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Gotta love Dairy cattle! They are so easy to work with, even though you sometimes get a Rebel in the bunch!😮 Y'all have a nice operation, heavy on cow comfort and cleanliness. That's a full time job on a herd your size. Great job and video! 👍👍

[@RiDankulous]

It is going to be very interesting to see the solar panels and get feedback on how much output you get at various times of the year. I'm down in Tucson and can't help but wonder about the output details of Arizona in the desert. Maybe I'll read up about it.

[@karencary3312]

Love to follow your day's work. Thanks for sharing.❤❤

[@stephenglendenning1475]

Good ady I just to now how is the new tires are do. As I'm think about get for some on my. Thank you for good a great job at your family farm. From the Glendenning family Kitchener Ontario Canada. It is to wet here

[@vxnova1]

Good choice on going solar, Energy independence is a great move,

[@stevebiddle8912]

Your idea to keep the cows cool with the mister is pure genius!

[@gregcatlett1458]

Nice dry cow exercise,for you !!! SOLAR PANELS keep us informed sir!!! Thanks sir.

[@karstencreekfarm5258]

Thank you for sharing.

[@noskillzracing]

Loving the longer new video format!!! Just long enough for my lunch break!😂

[@ChillZone.mp3]

Cows, like many animals, have a natural craving for salt, a behaviour known as "salt-seeking" or "salt appetite." This is because salt is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes within their bodies. Some of the reasons why cows like salt on its own include: Sodium requirement: Sodium is a fundamental electrolyte necessary for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. Cows need an adequate amount of sodium in their diet to support these physiological functions. Salt deficiency: In some cases, the cows' regular diet may lack sufficient salt content. Their bodies recognise this deficiency, triggering a craving for salt to balance their electrolyte levels. Palatability: Salt enhances the taste of feed and makes it more appealing to cows. Providing salt separately from their regular feed can encourage them to consume the necessary nutrients. Water intake stimulation: Providing salt can increase cows' water intake, which is crucial for proper hydration, especially in hot weather. Salt storage in the body: Cows have a limited ability to store excess salt in their bodies, so they have developed an appetite for salt when it is available to meet their ongoing needs.

[@timothyshepodd7826]

Solar: the best decision my family made -10y ago and still saving. Blessings!

[@danielanderson7442]

I love seeing your videos every week and I really enjoy what goes on in your farm and please give your cows and your dogs a big pet for me

[@danielanderson7442]

How many cows total do you have on your farm you and your dad does such a terrific job and take care and stay safe and you do amazing job Eric and I'm really proud of you and your family doing wonderful job on the farm and have a wonderful amazing summer and all the best to you and your family. Your fan from Ottawa OntarioCanada. What is Canada's capital?

[@homey3051]

I like seeing sawdust for bedding, it so much better spreading it over your fields and for the earth than adding tons of sand over the years. Do you use the garlic salt to help repell the flies.

[@sunroofracing]

Great video Eric! Always a nice blessing to find the fitting you need in your own stock when you weren't expecting it. Impressed with the repairs and the improvements. Looking forward to seeing the solar panel project. Thanks for the video!

[@3069mark]

Good video, Eric. Very interesting. I like videos that are about this length from you as opposed to short ones. I wonder if a herding dog would be useful to you in moving cows. Border Collies are great herding dogs. Sure save a lot of running on your part.

[@davidbishop4015]

A happy cow is a well maintained cow. I enjoy watching all the aspects of the farm. Stay safe.

[@MichaelHolloway]

great direction and editing

[@asquithmainlines699]

Salt is a funny craving. I have seen time and time again someone in a restaurant add salt to their food before even tasting it.

[@saxman7131]

I don’t think there’s anything you can’t do. Amazing set of skills and knowledge.

[@geraldmoody6200]

Another great video, I always enjoy watching

[@Bout_Japan]

That cow tried juking you out 😂

[@chuckolson5825]

Roof screws are steel and maybe galvanized which is different from the aluminum and can cause corrosion by adding water.

[@markriebe6090]

Last summer my 6310 was doing the same . After changing sensor and thermostat s it still did it . Found out just in time that fuel pump s little seal was letting fuel in the oil . Maybe want to check that . ?? Enjoy your channel started , I subscribed around the 10 thousand mark keep it up !

[@dhenschel4]

7:40 'installing solar panels' - great decision, hopefully that will work out for you.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Thank you for sharing your story with us 😊

[@michalistsiol6070]

I think you need to try and run a chiselplow or a moldboard plow to see if it has differences on the crops. Nice videos as always

[@markf350s]

Hey, how are you doing? Enjoying your videos thank you so much suggestion. I'm retired heavy equipment mechanic if you have check out thermostats. blow out the radiator core because sometimes they get plugged up with debris and dust and the air cannot go through the Cooling fins from the fan. Just thought I would share.

[@lawrenceashworth7668]

Nothing like the joys of plumbing

[@jamesbreault5762]

Good stuff Eric,you guys take great care of your animals

[@46rambo49]

your cows are soooo funny, we don't move our stock on foot, Bison will run you over for fun

[@nikupatel9]

i was thinking you should do solar but you told in this video good to hear this.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the 118 degree imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲

[@robertdouglas4130]

Always maintenance to do, you guys do a great job keeping up on it. Your farm looks amazing!

[@JamesBrown-ux9ds]

To keep a correct balance between wear and tear and maintenance over so many different machines, installations and applications seems to have a lot of experience involved as well as pure magic sometimes. Use up almost fully but don't get an interrupt. And always do it better than your competitors if you can. In a way just like in wars at attack.

[@shanelamell2229]

Thanks for sharing, I still enjoy watching your post. Have a nice safe day!!

[@joeandjudygreen5398]

Love your videos. How’s your wife and new daughter doing? Don’t get to see much of your family. Is Jack going to be 11th generation dairyman? 😀

[@timmyscroggins1962]

Always something to do on a farm........the one thing that has never changed. 👍

[@brucemanley7593]

It looked like that second cow you headed off to the other barn was more than ready for her time off!😂...I'd like to hear a bit more about the cycle you have the cows on. I'm asking because I'm not very knowledgeable about dairy cows. ❤❤❤, Robin

[@andrewmcbride2459]

Love watching you work and seeing how the industry is. My question has been where do you store the milk and how is it shipped/sold?

[@CMDSR]

Talking about a full day. If folks only knew how much y’all do in day they would be amazed. Glad y’all got the water leak fixed. Good decision on the solar panels.

[@chevyguy-hf1yq]

Love it brother TY for sharing

[@mr.rubber_duck]

We have practically the same setup except mines older jd 4630 with a turbo and a hydra ram spreader built by pik rite

[@jackthewisedog5171]

thanks for taking us along

[@josephbrinkley7572]

Awesome you and dad

[@lukek3306]

We use the red/pinkish salt blocks because they have iodine in them and that will help prevent infections and illnesses but maybe you guys can’t with your dairy cows if that would go into the milk, we have beef cows so we don’t worry about it

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!!

[@karloarsch1579]

I think it is the licking of the salt, rather than eating it, that makes the difference. Even wild animals enjoy that, if they can.

[@chriss3235]

Appreciate the new video, especially with your expanding family duties. Before you know it you will need to add on to the new house!

[@lesterhertel2945]

Another very interesting video Thank you

[@steveneal2706]

Really great video Eric..Thank you so much

[@justindavis7742]

Keep up the good work, gentlemen. I love gleaning from you and your DaD

[@accessiblenow]

Never put screws in the valley of metal panels. Always on the hip

[@Thaddy62]

That's A lot of Work, That You Do!

[@patring620]

13:40 Your dad..."I'm outta here!" lol

[@lizzardnurphy]

I remember growing up, watching cows going through salt blocks so fast in the summer.

[@Cthefarmer]

I would like to see this channel get to a million subs

[@shopshop144]

Congrets on the decision to go solar, good for everyone. Is the system something you will own fully or just part or some other set up?

[@r.scotthill3082]

What is your opinion of the flex stalls after this period of time--any breakage? I see that you are back to the hydrated lime. I assume that the product that you tried was not satisfactory. Too bad; that hydrated lime is mean stuff to handle and worse to breathe. On any of your sprinkler systems do you place filters to keep debris from plugging the nozzles?

[@samsquanch6984]

I've seen almost all of your videos. There's never been one that I didn't watch all the way to the end.

[@robabob1001]

I don't know much about farming in the USA, must make some money to have fans and misters on? Must add up, we're careful of flood lights haha

[@10thgenerationdairyman61]

It would cost more to not have fans because heat really stresses out cows.

[@robabob1001]

@@10thgenerationdairyman61 We don't really have that issue in the UK haha mid summer and about 15 degrees C, with torrential down pours. We open graze for beef so know nowt about milk...

[@10thgenerationdairyman61]

@@robabob1001 nice, yeah little different weather over there.

[@robabob1001]

@@10thgenerationdairyman61 Yeah you're on about third cuts... we can't get first of hay haha getting silage while shes wet.

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@michaelmonthei8019]

Do you keep your cows through so many lactations, or do you keep them until you see the production go below a certain point before selling them?

[@charlesheald1782]

As a kid I enjoyed licking the salt blocks myself, just aided my immune system on top of salt and sometimes mineral. 😁

[@Bortnoone]

Solar panels? Impressed!

[@blurrylights6344]

I didn't realize that "chasing" those 3 cows meant actually running after them. It just looks hilarious, like a scene from a comedy. But you got them where they need to go. Keep up the great work and videos. Cheers.

[@allenols3175]

👍 great day on the farm 🚜 A+

[@kmcinerney1]

So happy you are getting solar. Once again, a very smart business decision

[@keithhackman9627]

I'd guess the 7130 needs a water pump.

[@10thgenerationdairyman61]

That is correct

[@troyb6128]

Get yourself some Christy's red hot pvc glue, far superior to any other.