A Sad Night on the Farm

The day started well today on the farm, but then they took a turn for the worse.
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[@jamesshawcross3656]

Morgan: “I'm not a cat person” Also Morgan: *spends an hour each day cuddling his cats*

[@Lafillesansnomdu78]

Also Morgan: Giggles about having a cat on his shoulder, repeatidly boops his adorable kitten, give his cats treats for no reason but he wants to. Yeah, so not a cat person 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@vmcougarintn5035]

@@Lafillesansnomdu78 As his head begins to stop up! He has guts, allergies are not something I mess with.

[@wampuscatenterprises3188]

Boop! I'm not a cat person. Boop! LUL

[@seanh3355]

@@vmcougarintn5035 True but there is a medication you can take, for the allergy I think

[@vmcougarintn5035]

@@seanh3355 For some, but for others NOT! My daughter had them severely, she almost died. I take a pill a day and am fine. EXCEPT for hornets! One sting and I am in the hospital for days! Sigh...

[@FarmerC.J.]

Air predator....so sorry, Morgan. Those geese would never let Pablo cat take a gosling......

[@desertdarlene]

I'm thinking it was a "grab and go" predator like a fox, coyote, or large bird of prey like an owl or hawk. I had a friend whose full-grown duck was snatched by an owl not long before sunset. I have a feeling it wasn't a domestic cat like Pablo. He likely would have plucked or pulled out some of the down and you would have found it.

[@jordansharpe1653]

I doubt it would be a fox or coyote as there is a electric fence which would deter most predators and Toby dog would've smelled the fox and coyote before it came close to the tree line . Toby dog has established the farm as his territory which would deter every animal except the bears

[@underthetrees4780]

I was duck hunting last year and we shot one that died on the bank. Not 10 minutes later a great horned owl comes, scoops it up and flies away

[@nukenade4623]

im willing to bet it was another bird of prey

[@theotheseaeagle]

My guess is a rat considering they tend to be the ones to kill young birds and not leave a trace. I have seen rats running out of the chicken hut with eggs before so it’s not too far fetched to think a rat might have grabbed the youngster and taken it to its burrow to eat

[@KenS1267]

@@theotheseaeagle Rodents would be my bet on taking the eggs from the duck nest as well.

[@rachizzle615]

At age 10 weeks is when mother cats will naturally get serious about training their kitten to hunt. It is important to keep them engaged in predatory activities while they are being sequestered.

[@Miss_Willow]

its likely a predator, bird of prey for example. cats like pablo dont usually eat their prey whole, they leave the unsavory bits that they did not want to eat laying around. they can eat it whole, but usually only do so if they dont have much other food.

[@lilolmecj]

Truthfully my cats don’t bother my birds. But if they do catch a bird, or rodent, at most they eat the head. Well, my young house cats are super interested in the chicks but my garage cats somehow instinctively know what to kill, and not. Missing bodies usually signal bird of prey.Pablo would not be able to break down the long bones.

[@amandar7719]

Unless both Pablo and Toby - who eat together - decided that the gosling was not perfect in some way. Doubt it, tho, cos Toby is bred to protect and not to make nature’s decisions.

[@sjbock]

All the birds I've found in my yard or on my back deck that have been killed by a cat are only missing their stomachs. The possums will then carry off the rest of the bird overnight. I have no idea what they do with them or how much they eat. We have no racoons around here so I'm sure it's the possums that come around every night for leftover cat food and water. They also eat the chicken and chicken bones that I sometimes put out for the outdoor cat.

[@MegF142857]

Agree. Doubt a cat like Pablo would eat the bird whole. Don't believe it was Pablo.

[@MegF142857]

@@sjbockSkunks too.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

Doubtful it was Pablo...not after all this time. Snakes have come into my ducks and hens nests at night and eat eggs and chicks right under their mother. little ones get picked up easily by a hawk or owl.

[@mrychards6682]

Owls could take it no problem! Went out in my backyard one morning & found HALF an adult rabbit, sheared in half as if by a cleaver. Guessed owl--they have fierce talons! A gosling would be no problem. Like others, seriously doubt it was Pablo. Cat kills are obvious from the circle of feathers.

[@plankface]

Interesting. I on the other hand, totally think it was Pablo.

[@hendrikusscherphof7348]

I was also thinking about snakes. A decently sized one could easily scare a chicken off her nest and eat the eggs, or scare the adult goose away while it targets the gossling. Same goes for birds of prey. On top of that, Toby's barking and territorial behavior is probably not as effective against those animals as it is to furry mammal predators

[@jillhumphrys8073]

@@hendrikusscherphof7348 at night they don't even scare them off. They just go in under them and the birds just sit there. It's weird

[@TheBiggreenpig]

@@plankface Cats would leave big clumps of feathers. It was likely a larger predator that carried the carcass away.

[@emachiavelli_]

I swear one of the ducks was chanting, “all ducks go to bed,” at the beginning 😂😂😂

[@yaltschuler]

LMAO I hear it too now that you mention it!

[@KarlaHafdahl]

ahahhahaha probably

[@Andrey0153]

Lmaooo. Such a cutie, repeating the sound as he knows it's time for bed!!

[@anjbutler6498]

Yeah! I love that!

[@Him-nw1fz]

BRO LEGIT I HEAR IT

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

I was once told by a more experienced farmer. "If you keep livestock, you'll eventually have deadstock." I know we've had our share.

[@goldengryphon]

Knowing that livestock are likely to die from any number of things, and doing your best to keep those things at a distance, does mean you will lose once in a while. I feel for Morgan in losing a gosling. It does hurt. So, this past Tuesday, I lost a broody goose. I had a nesting goose have an egg explode underneath her, and she was quickly fly struck. By the time I knew there was a problem, she had a full maggot infestation and infection going on. I did my best, but she died in my arms. Sometimes it's gross and hard and awful. But then you get a chance to sit and chill with the critters and it gets better.

[@jamesreese4170]

Absolutely

[@jamesreese4170]

We lost a full grown chicken, in broad daylight in a protected free range area. Still have no idea what happened. Never found her dead or alive.

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

@@goldengryphon I've lost chickens, ducks, rabbits and a goat. I'm thankful I haven't lost much else...especially a calf.

[@kaerligheden]

@@katieandkevinsears7724 a goat? What happent ?

[@Retrieverman1]

If it's an aerial predator, I would consider getting a Central Asian shepherd female to run with Toby. That breed is very into bird of prey because in Central Asia, they protect sheep and goats from golden eagles.

[@RoulicisThe]

It works against sheep and goats because the eagle can't lift them from the ground and go off. With birds, especially small ones like a gosling that the predator can just swoop from the ground without having to land, and against that a dog can't do much.

[@Retrieverman1]

@@RoulicisThe The way the Central Asians and Kangal breeds operate. They actually bark and the hawks and birds of prey in the sky. There is a viral series of photos of a kangal trying to take out a drone by leaping the air, even though the drone is maybe 25 feet in the air. A friend of mine uses Central Asians to protect her Muscovy ducks and chickens, and the dogs have greatly reduced predation from those predators. Birds of prey will not attack anything on the ground while a dog is looking at it and challenging it. Maremmas are great for land-based predators, but they don't have an instinct to look up to the sky and guard like those breeds do.

[@MCNagStaR]

Oh, and A Happy New Year, we have

[@hectorskmetija3015]

@@Retrieverman1 Kangal dogs are not really good for a small holding or farm. They are really for wide roaming sheep that have little contact with the shepherd. Or at least not on a daily basis.

[@kaerligheden]

Why a female?

[@InspiredJJ]

Morgan, stay positive! I dig that about you.

[@ShealynnGiltner]

we lost 4 turkeys when we went to release the birds this morning. sad night for both of us! bobcat breached the coop from above, and got our large male turkey and three baby turkeys. time for a livestock guardian!

[@maknyc1539]

patch the holes in the house

[@TigreDemon]

Morgan : "I'm not a cat person" Also Morgan : "boop boop boop boop boop boop boop"

[@sherrybrissette1614]

Something got hungry and saw a little baby all by himself. It was probably a predator. We have bald eagles here that could easily snatch up a gosling. Owls will snatch them up too. Don't blame poor Pablo. He is working hard on your rodent problem.

[@sjbock]

I had friends who lived on a mountain top near a lake. They lost their 3 legged cat one night to an owl. The husband let the cat out about 4 am to go to the bathroom and then heard their cat screaming in the air as the owl flew away with her. Night time is deadly for small animals.

[@nobodyimportant3405]

Two of my chickens have “disappeared” and on the second one I decided to check the cameras outside, and we saw a red tailed hawk swoop down and snatch her up and take her away. The crazy thing was, she was the biggest chicken here. She weighed at least 10 lbs and it took her away like it is nothing. She was my first chicken ever and I miss her so much :(

[@theconsciouscorgi2103]

If it was left out at night , my best guess would be an owl. They swoop down , Grab it all before Toby Dog would ever know there was a predator about

[@novaangle2183]

Yea especially if it's a owl. You can't even hear them flying.

[@udesh9694]

That lost of eggs might be the attack of crows they are so good in eating eggs from nest

[@zircongaming1825]

I had a injured chick because of a crow, I hate crows, but now I live In a place where there no crows, but there is something worse, eagles

[@udesh9694]

@@zircongaming1825 Even I hate crows

[@zircongaming1825]

@@udesh9694 me too, but there kinda useful other than the "chick killing perspective" here they pick up trash and eat them, them being dead is not sad because they carry diseases

[@nanigoose]

Crows are an important link in the environment and are highly intelligent. It's unfortunate that they do prey on other species but they need to eat and feed their young. Sigh.

[@jimmyvang4552]

@@zircongaming1825 do you have some black feathered chickens? Usually eagles and hawks tend to stay away from crows. I have no problem with eagles and hawks after i added some black feathered chickens like ayam cemani or black australorp

[@YankeeValleyOutdoors]

Rest in peace baby Gosling. It's always a great tragedy when you lose a member of the farm.

[@shannongnazzio6844]

Rip little gosling, the show must go on! So Mr. Notacatperson how much do you really want to convince us your not 😉😂🤣🤗🙏🏻

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Yeah, all that booping does not convince me.

[@Retrieverman1]

If you want some of your ducks to hatch them out naturally, what I always did was set up brush piles in strategic locations around the duck pasture. They will use them, and because you know where they are, if one comes up missing, you will have an idea of where they go.

[@TerribleLotus]

I like that we can see you sweat. So many times, people in videos appear “perfect” all the time. I always find it interesting that the geese seem to always stay near the farm structures and the food. I’d have thought that they would regularly roam the entire fenced in area. Fireflies are so cool. I wish we had them on the west coast

[@Kat09tails]

Here my biggest problem are the sky predators for birds that age. I've had eagles, hawks, owls, all give my birds a go but the worst is always the ravens.

[@piperleelee]

It is a shame about the little gosling, but ii is all about the circle of life as a farmer. Having empathy for your animals shows you as a kind and humane poultry farmer.

[@freedomfighter4990]

Don't blame Pablo for that missing gosling! Pablo is a good barn cat who knows his role. He's never killed one of your birds before, has he? Some rando predator must have grabbed it. But you are not to blame for any of it. You have become a very good farmer over the past 3 yrs. And the shot of all the fireflies Made My Day! I haven't seen that many lightning bugs out at night since I was a kid. 🥰

[@lyciamessersmith5348]

You're a good man, Morgan, and a good new farmer who is a wonderful teacher. Hang in there, things will get better!

[@AngieJames4172]

THE FIREFLYS ! I haven't seen them like that since I lived in Michigan. My heart SANG!

[@MrsTigercat]

I would be blaming an owl or hawk before I would even consider Pablo as a suspect. Has he ever killed one of your farm birds before? Ever? You've never mentioned it. Pablo gets enough to eat. He doesn't have any reason to attack and kill the birds that live there. Sorry to see that the nest in the pasture got raided. Maybe a fox got over the fence while you had the electricity off, when you were doing your chores.

[@baconator_shorts6211]

There's lots of theorys, cats will kill even if they have food tho

[@novaangle2183]

@@baconator_shorts6211 Eh even so there would have been feathers and other things left behind by the cat. Most likely a large owl or something that can snatch and fly away super fast.

[@tyrannicproductions]

I saw another comment that brought snakes into the equation for the egg problem, which I don't know what species of snakes even live in Vermont but, I agree with you Birds of prey and snakes would be way more likely than Pablo cat

[@chrisgrundy7099]

The motivation you give me to start a small farm is unbelievable

[@dhinkhouse1]

Allison and you would be great parents to children, you guys are so loving and kind.

[@rileyberry6192]

I think it was a bird of prey, there is no way toby could defended against a hawk or eagle or falcon, and I don't really think Pablo would go after a bird, it's very strange for a domestic cat to go after a baby gooseling, especially with adults around

[@AsteriETERNAL]

True!

[@combatwarriosbostaffman]

Toby could defend he just had to grab its neck and shake it to death

[@OffTheFlapp]

@@combatwarriosbostaffman be quiet

[@combatwarriosbostaffman]

@@OffTheFlapp wym lmao

[@LegendHold1]

I"m guessing a hawk....no sign of it and no feathers or head left, it was taken and eaten elsewhere. Pablo wouldn't eat the downy feathers or the head/bill. Also very large Rats! Rats are terrible about eating ducklings, chicks and goslings and they will take the babies underground to cash them to eat later and you never find them.

[@LBetsy326]

You may not be a cat person but one thing you certainly are is animal person. You genuinely love all creatures and have a deeper love and compassion for them. It's admirable at least in my view that you see the farm as an extension of your family. I love your videos and keep doing what you are doing! Your positive outlook is certainly helping me through one the worst times in my own life. Thank you for that.

[@gordons396]

I am a long time follower and mostly lurk, but I must tell you how impressed I was that you noticed ONE of your birds missing. I recently spent four days tending my granddaughters 14 chickens last week and just counting them over and over again to verify that I had all fourteen of them in the coop every night was no small feat. My hat is off to you for being so attentive to a flock that is MUCH larger than the one I was responsible for.

[@accordionchick]

Morgan, I wish you were my son. Really proud of you.

[@DogSerious]

I've noticed your decoy owl isn't looking so decoy these days, all bent over and not looking natural. They have to be upright and looking the part!

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

You are such a positive person. Hard days, with your lovely positive attitude will indeed pay off for you, eventually. I love firefly’s!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@DexOfOne]

Having a cat sit on your shoulder is a great honor. It's the cat's way of saying that they trust you.

[@Poffology]

I love your channel Morgan. It's just so good, the cinematography is quality quality.

[@BoldlyGrowHomestead]

Came for the update, stayed for the kitten boops at the end.

[@goldengryphon]

Same. Didn't expect the kitten boops, but they were worth the wait. (ed for spelling)

[@FTLNewsFeed]

All cats must be booped.

[@BoldlyGrowHomestead]

@@FTLNewsFeed agreed!

[@mystixal15]

@@goldengryphon boobs

[@goldengryphon]

@@mystixal15 Thanks!

[@jamienoel]

Where I grew up, we also called them fireflies. Where I live now, they are called "Lightning bugs." I remember the first time I called them fireflies, I was about 17 and everyone had no idea what I was talking about. lol Of course a creek here is a crick. Eastern Ohio is my home and I love it! Born here, raised near L.A. and moved back when I was 17 and have been here ever since. Interesting how different parts of the country have different names for things.

[@heartsfiregarden6352]

Big hugs Morgan. So sorry this has been such a rough year overall. But you’re absolutely right! The lows in life make the highs all the better when they come! It’s why we appreciate those highs so much. 💜

[@willtofish]

Have you considered adding Guinea fowl to your flock as a way to help protect against snakes?

[@sumbody694]

I know you may not think so but even farm dogs needs to be groomed every once in a while to help with the undercoat shedding and others things. I know its kind of expensive to go to a groomer but it would really help Toby dog with the hot weather and he would appreciate it too i think. Its just a thought in case it wasn't something you thought of.

[@minigolfkid]

Morgan’s collecting the fur he brushes off of Toby to get knitted. You gotta go watch the other vids.

[@hectorskmetija3015]

Toby gets groomed regularly, no need for a professional groomer..Also those breeds of dogs use the undercoat to stay cool in summer. If clipped they can actually suffer more from the heat.

[@jamesreese4170]

Yes, Morgan talks about grooming in other videos. Toby gets brushed.

[@hollyadkins4729]

Morgan Take your time on your projects. It’s not a race. Things progress on there own terms and pushing forward when things aren’t ready only invite problems. You seem to be “in tune” to this thought process so don’t stop listening to it 👍 RIP little bird ☹️

[@sharontracy2151]

As I was leaving my daughter’s farm yesterday all of a sudden there was a ruckus among the geese. The 5 adults and 3 almost full grown goslings were circling 2 goslings that looked to be a couple of days old and started bullying them. Even the mother who brought them out from the barn. So daughter thankfully was able to scoop them up. I’ve now got them in a rabbit cage in my suburban bathroom lol

[@lillyess385]

Very doubtful that it was the cat. Though they can eat mice and voles whole, the gosling was too big to swallow down whole. Plus you'd find bits of carcass.

[@Jnm125]

I get so excited to see you posted love watching

[@VovaVidilin]

So nice to get such a nice update. Honestly enjoyed

[@candylinton8006]

Morgan. I started raising Muscovy duck on my little farm (1 acre) on big island of Hawaii. I put them out at about 2 months without shelter. So far so good. So much fun all my friends want them. Thank you for your You Tube videos. I really enjoy them

[@bil5241]

If it was Pablo then why all the eggs are gone? Sounds more like an outside predator to me

[@devonmann3175]

Tea, drawing, and a Gold Shaw Farm video. Good combo. Who else thinks so?

[@giveregard2truth502]

You character /personality is quite beautiful... you are a beautiful & nurturing soul. I enjoy your post very much and can relate

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

I totally feel where your coming from Morgan. I adopted 7 wild juvenile ducks. (They still had there down feathers when I got them). I was really enjoying them! So adorable and cute. One morning, 4 of them were missing. Apparently they had gotten into the dog run, and well……… they didn’t survive. I was heart broken. So this morning 1 is missing. I could not find it and the dogs sleep in the house at night so I know it wasn’t the dogs. So today I was down to 2 ducks. Came home this evening my granddaughter told me that they saw 1 fly away. So at this point I’m relieved! That means that the one that was missing this morning probably flew away this morning. So now I have 1 wild duck left. I’m preparing myself that it will fly away tomorrow. It makes me sad. But I knew there was a chance they would fly away. Still, I will miss them.

[@kmq1313]

“Toby dog watching it all” actually eating geese poop but same difference lol

[@jonathanleonard1152]

No bones around. Consider a hawk or eagle. With these there would be no bones nearby to find.

[@diannt9583]

Had a fox get one of my chickens. Only sign left was a lot of feathers and a bit of intestine.

[@daylaholleman9584]

When I saw the title I was so worried something happened to Toby. One way I keep my Maremma Great Pyr mix cool in the summer is pup slushies. Which is crushed ice with chicken stock poured over. I also will give them cool damp towels to lay on or be wrapped in.

[@VeryJoable]

Aaaahhh, fireflies! Our firefly season has ended, and we didn't have as many as we did last year, I shall enjoy yours vicariously!

[@jessieramos1676]

You need to give Toby a good brushing to get rid of the dead undercoat he's carrying around. Working dogs generally shed twice a year and need to be brushed relatively often.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

Morgan that pin needle slicker brush smooths out the top of the guard hairs but if his undercoat is as dense as my pyrenees, get yourself a mat cuuter, the smaller one works better than the rake, and a quality steel com with graduated tines and an ergonomic handle. Best 2 grooming tools ever. Got mine from chewy. Love to Tony dog and the cats.

[@jessieramos1676]

@@charlottemajewski5992 Thank you.

[@spottedsparrowgardens9999]

I have good results wit my allergies with zyrtec daily and flonase when it is worse. I have 4 indoor dogs that sleep with me and I am allergic to cats and we have an 18 yr. Old cat that stays indoors mostly now and it helps a lot with the red blotchy itchiness, sneezing and watery eyes and tickle in my throat. This is how I live cos I love my babies. Hope this helps!

[@littlebugwest]

Love your updates! The harsh realities of love and loss. Take care and stay positive.😊

[@MamaTtoB-P]

So sorry for your loss Morgan. Awesome video though. God bless

[@icouldjustscream]

Sorry about the wild gosling. I suspect a bird of prey. Little Ginny would be vulnerable as well.

[@thepreviousguy]

missing eggs and a missing gosling, my money would be on a predator and with no mess to be seen id suspect a snake got the eggs and a predatory bird might have gotten the gosling

[@thepreviousguy]

also propably not pablo couse you would find a mess

[@Joky_Joe]

Such a critical thinker when it comes to farm management. I've learned a lot from your videos Morgan. Thank You

[@chasewalter8915]

Thank you for always showing us the good and the bad! And sharing that you have much to learn, as we all do!

[@scifrygaming]

ahh, I miss seeing fireflies! None in the west

[@Johncena-tv9hb]

I don't think it is Pablo because if it was his face would be completely bloody from the gosling.

[@moniquem783]

Well, no not necessarily. My cat Bella could kill a bird outside, carry it inside and find a comfy spot then eat everything except the beak and a couple of the really tough wing feathers and she didn’t get a drop of blood on herself or on the floor. If she did it when I wasn’t around, the only way I knew was from those feathers left behind, not from blood anywhere. Having said that, I don’t think it was Pablo either. I think it was a bird of prey.

[@SohiHien]

Cats clean their fur. They don't stay bloody from a kill for long, they like being clean.

[@carprincess]

I'm sorry to hear about the gosling. But I do love hearing about both the successes and speed bumps in the development of the farm. Take care and stay hydrated!

[@MagnoliaBelle]

Farm life’s ups and downs…thanks for sharing👍🏻. Enjoy this all! Stay cool😎❄️🌞!

[@looduselaps]

Mr. Shaw can i suggest a plan b for a guard dog? Would u consider taking a dog from shelter? A puppy or a teenager would be perfect companion and stundet for Toby. Much love from Estonia, i have liked and watched every single video on ur channel

[@blixten2928]

A glorious idea. Good luck in Estonia, keep cool!

[@diannt9583]

He needs a dog with guardian abilities. This is one time you just don't get a dog from the pound.

[@gatobob]

I live for Molly and Ginny barn cat updates!!!! Also, there's a chance that baby gosling might have been taken by a flying predator too. I know you've got scares up and such but maybe an especially bold hawk or something?

[@ishill85]

that kitten is looking eager to explore, hope she gets to go loose soon.

[@josemanueldacostadiogo5574]

All days are diferent so taking it as it cames mate all the best, good weekend and new week.

[@ngap67]

Morgan we all lookin at u,when ever u load new video..never give up u hv ur faithful subscriber👍

[@cherylreuter4008]

Can’t wait for planB❤️💜❤️💜

[@cstarkey4868]

Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. and repeat. So do not despise hard times, Morgan. You ARE getting stronger & wiser as a farmer, I agree with you!

[@dandavatsdasa8345]

Thank you for sharing! Good luck with it!

[@dixsigns1717]

MORGAN, pigs do NOT sweat... Smiles from an old-farm-gal that loves your show!

[@bigbangdonut]

I’ve had birds pick ducklings that same size up before. They can swoop down and take them in a few seconds.

[@crowgirl1326]

Agree. They take their prey in a bat of an eye. I watched an owl try to lift a small dog. The owl was almost successful had it not been interfered by the owners. I was impressed.

[@CodyDockerty]

Amen to that good things come from hard times comment my friend.

[@melaniedenmark4385]

So sorry to hear about your loss!

[@BryanGC]

Am I the only one that started to say "boop - boop - boop" on this part? 14:00 🤣

[@dixietenbroeck8717]

Aerial predator? We live in a city of 100K, yet there's an eagle's nest right in the middle of the city, AND owls! Predators are ubiquitous.🦉🦅

[@cherylreuter4008]

Already sad today 😢. Hope it’s not that bad😬

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Hope it got better.

[@madcat4301]

Those little runner runner ducklings are so cute!

[@webbsway]

Love your videos. You are a great human being and care giver. hang in there.

[@thecurseddinkleberg4086]

Had me worried something happened to precious Toby.

[@51Drones]

So sorry man. Hey, quick question. It’s hot here like there. 85 degrees at 11pm! We have 3 Pekins that hate the heat. Should I worry about them in the coop when it’s this warm at night? They do have water in there. Thanks!

[@maknyc1539]

put air conditioner

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Other than water, shade, and good air flow, I can't think of much else you could do for them. But I'm no expert.

[@Edendog]

What is the temp inside the coop? Have you checked with a thermometer? Do they have ventilation? I live in south Texas an my ducks do well outside when it’s 90+ but they aren’t locked in a house

[@barbarafelcan8012]

Never easy to loose baby poultry, so many things will pick them off. Snakes, Owls, hawk gone before have a chance. So sorry of your loss and so glad you care so well for them.

[@karencox3626]

Pigs don't sweat. Sorry for your loss. Hope he comes back safe. Hope he is still alive.

[@quirkypickle6498]

Since it's so hot why not try grooming Toby dog? Getting all the extra fur brushed out and the possible matting taken care of could help with heat, especially since its summer.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

Yes my pyrenees sheds year round but especially when he sheds his winter coat. The more i comb him the better his fur looks and feels and the fewer mats he has.

[@staceymavilia9510]

Toby appears to be a Pyrennes or Pyr cross. They shed but not like other breeds. They "blow" their coats which means they shed all at once, 2 times a year. Often times, sheep ranchers shear their Pyrs along with the sheep. Just an FYI.

[@deuces_shoeless]

@@staceymavilia9510 Toby is a maremma sheepdog

[@staceymavilia9510]

@@deuces_shoeless Mine were Pyr/Maremma cross.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

@@staceymavilia9510 toby is actually a maremma which is very similar, they are slightly smaller and their ears are slightly different. I have a pyrenees myself and he sheds all year round, although i agree that when he sheds his winter coat it is dramatically worse, you can pull it out in clumps. As for the ranching dogs, they probably arent ever brushed and probably get severely matted with embedded dirt and burrs. Severe matting usually does require some cutting but i doubt they shear them to the degree that the sheep are. Not just youtube but my vet and multiple groomers have confirmed double coated dogs should not be shorn except for extreme circumstances. Morgan.makes sure he has shade and fresh water, about the only other thing he might could do is run a heavy duty extension cord to power a heavy duty fan. Since i am in florida my giant white fur ball ends up spending much of the summer asleep in the air conditioning

[@EllaBee90]

"I'm not a cat person" Boop, boop, boop, boop... Hahaha!! So sorry for the gosling, I was happy to see a "wild" one on the farm. But like others said, I don't think Pablo's the one who killed it. Your pond really needs a fresh source of water to keep it going, doesn't need to be really big. That's what my uncle did with his and it's been there since the 80's.

[@astra1653]

I'm sorry about the gosling, that's tough (Pablo, you stinker... but I still adore you. You're very much a cat.), but like you I'm surprised that the mama goose was letting it wander so freely. I really admire your pluck, Morgan, and your determination to learn and grow from adversity. I think that's the way a good farmer has to shift his mentality: it's the long term blossoming of the farm that matters, not to be overly dismayed simply by the short-term speedbumps.

[@carmendoyle9786]

Don’t beat your self up u are amazing to these birds ! Keep doing what u doing !

[@saelesssmurf1589]

Is goose jerky a thing? Edit: since it seems to be a thing, maybe you can try that out and start the jerky business small? You can even market it as a healthier option to normal jerky I think.

[@jeffw1267]

Yes.

[@zircongaming1825]

Man, I never thought about that

[@heisenberg6758]

Jerky has to be Very lean, maybe use Chicken Breast or some other leaner part of the Other Birds

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

Is there a lake, or river nearby? Take Toby for an spa hour or so in the water. That should get a lot of hair off!!!! Stay safe, stay sane, be well

[@TM-iq6sx]

There is a fabric concrete that you can make that can be shaped like a short canopy for Shade out in open areas. I made for my ferals. We have Osprey, Falcon, Hawks, Owls, problems so it provides shelter and security. Cheaper than wood and you can put as many air vents you want. Would even work for Toby. The videos on making pots and water fountains and the commercial ( use/ product) for portable quansen huts/ use to build videos gave me the ideal. Hope this helps.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Morgan nice to see you, thank you for showing your video homestead chicken Duck Goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐩🐈🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@gamestricks5880]

Hope you and everybody okay… take care…

[@MrCybersnow]

It's just like a nation, the vulnerable ones may fall from the exploit of the evil, but the nation will go on. Long life to King Morgan and the Bird Nation!

[@CorrieGreen]

This vlog sounded like you were describing my farm exactly. Last year went smooth. Expanded this year and every week there’s something I need to amend. Catching pigs in the woods at midnight to finding the fox that stole 6 chicks in a week. Even though I’m going to kill all these animals eventually for food I’m still devastated when something goes wrong on the farm. I just remind myself I’m doing the best I can and improving everyday. Thank you for sharing your farming experience. You inspire me. God bless. 💕

[@mamabear6990]

I hope your farm growing pains ease up soon. Thanks for sharing your story. I have been learning a lot about bird keeping 😀