Another Day Another Exhausting Job!

[@gallmeyer17]

Your dad sure was in a good mood in this video

[@saskdutchkid]

Hahaha just crazy

[@ImOnAJourney]

He secretly loves the snow and cold 🎶It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go! 🎶

[@PgP736]

❤ from Norway

[@TheSurvivor1963]

@@saskdutchkid When will your father release a Christmas Album? 😉

[@gilb6982]

@@TheSurvivor1963 I want one !🤣

[@richardproebstel6201]

You are such a hard worker!! Thanks for feeding us! Also, your Papa is so funny singing. It was so GREAT!! Thanks for taking all the EXTRA time it takes to drag us along with your farming. We know it takes so much longer to do that. PLUS all the editing that you have to do too!! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

[@BernardVandeVelde-i9z]

In Belgium there is already panic when there is 1 cm of snow on the road. When I see the temperatures and amount of snow you get, I have a lot of respect for how much work you have to take care of the cows. 💪your father has to take part in a singing competition.😂 Since your father is in a good mood, it's best to ask him now for a bunk sweep. 😂😂

[@rontronnesjr]

Your dad made me smile. Good luck surviving winter - all of your hard work through the summer will make it easier for you and the cows.

[@judycarlsen7707]

Love the drone shots of the farm (the cheese building looks like you got it closed in before the snow hit) and tell Dad to keep singing those Christmas songs!

[@kevindawson5345]

Always like your videos. Always a lot more work to do on the farm in the winter. You stay safe.

[@brianpisant3567]

In Minnesota farmers use a blade that attaches to the wheel loader, 15 -20 feet wide that works well when pushing snow.

[@kensmithler5965]

Ian, such a beautiful family, you all work so hard and in the frigid weather it must make it even harder. Your Dad was the comic relief for the video today, lol. He's great. You explain every sequence in your videos so well and I'm amazed how many details in so many different parts of the operation you need you need knowledge in. Neline ended the video perfectly for you. Great, great job Ian! ❤ the channel.

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

You are really cranking out the videos lately!

[@richardvernick4280]

Jon. Thank you for the video of your winter farm family life. Plus, it is great to see your happy, jolly Dutch farm father. He sounds like he has a good singing voice. I noted the crunch of the snow as you walked. I remember that crunch as I grew up along Lake Erie, which indicates it is cold. Please take care. Richard

[@Kevin986_]

I did not realize you actually flow cold air into the barn. Cool! You are spoiling us will all the videos. I love it. Can't get enough.

[@WavzonRox39]

Maybe a metal or rubber cowling over the auger drive belts? We had a 12' angled plow blade that we just drove the loader bucket into and hooked 2 chains - way faster to hook/unhook and plow - just keep going round and round - not much back and forth. Good Luck up there Jan!

[@nicofrick9575]

@saskdutchkid We cut covers for our auger belts out of wash chemical totes stops ice and moisture from getting on the belts haven't had an issue in Manitoba winters so far

[@dm55]

Love your dad. Happy guy. I remember when he took your new truck out in the field for a spin. I laughed so hard.

[@waynerichardson930]

Have you ever considered adding ridged insulation to the overhead doors? Very surprised they didn't provide a shield on those augers to keep the belts dry.

[@henkheemskerk4437]

I loved it when your dad was singing he seemed happy.

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Jan. Oh Boy, lots of snow out there. Montreal is seeing a little flurry activity today, it was ( 0 ) most of the morning, and (1c) right now at 1 pm. We think Wednesday is going to be our first SNOW day this season, but no great dump yet. They usually warn us about 3 to 4 days out. Stay warm out there !!!

[@aldonboon1728]

Actually surprised no cover over belt and motor, ours always came with cover to protect from elements !

[@rogerschlitter5116]

Your attention to detail as you manage the dairy is Impressive. I worked in agriculture finance for nearly 40 years and I can tell you the top managers are always on top of things.

[@danshields3654]

Another great video showing what farmers have to deal with on a daily basis and the changes we have in weather living here in Canada. Not sure if I missed it or not but have not seen an update on the cheese building or is it on hold till spring. Keep the videos coming.

[@ianhamilton6092]

Suggestion : get a gate for mineral auger on the auger so you can restrict the volume in the winter so it doesn't have to push a full auger. Isn't winter on the prairies a challenge compared to other parts of the world.

[@johnunsicker7440]

They have one.

[@verdagarner5112]

Your Dad makes me smile such a neat man.great video glad we don’t have snow like that, we would be stuck at home until someone came and plowed us out.

[@gavinperry7237]

A wider push blade with adjustable side wings like in Mike Mitchell’s recent video could come in quite handy. A possible restriction could be the availability of the number of hydraulic lines available to the various features.

[@michaelmchugh6011]

Your dad definitely has the Christmas spirit with having all of that snow on the ground EH!

[@10lauset]

I'm surprised that you don't have snowblowers for the small areas. Cheers from Edmonton.

[@eb2079]

Nice job sir. Very cold out side .

[@peggyt1243]

Last week in central Ontario we had +5 Celsius. Right now at 4:30 on Nov 30 it is 0.0 degrees celsius. Our weather event in the last 48 hours is an entire meter of snow. For the folks who use Imperial, that means 39 inches. Last week we had none. Power outages, major accidents on highways, it is a mess. Wow what a difference from last week.

[@Kevin986_]

Good Grief, it's not even winter yet!

[@andrepotter-y9h]

From the aerial view you have a large farm lots of buildings full of animals how many people does it take to run your farm. Most of the time we see just you and now and then a family member. But surely it must take more people to operate and take care of such a nice big place

[@markrisebrough]

Somebody please start a gofundme to help them buy a box pusher to move the snow. Painful to watch when Jan uses the bucket.😂

[@tayfuntuz]

Good job and video as always...Greetings from Turkey.

[@oleanderson3693]

Get a 12’ to 18’ wide snow push box and cut your snow plow time in half or better. Heck, a tracked skid steer can push a 12’ box.

[@charlesjlongh]

Yes -20c is COLD! 😮 Farmers complaining about the weather! 😂

[@charlesjlongh]

Tell your dad not to quit his day job 😅

[@atmony]

Great video as usual. I suggest bringing a small wire brush up with you when you have to service those grain augers and clean off the air vents on front and back of the motor, extend the life a bit.

[@robertmarino2158]

Amazing video, hard working family daily , everyone does explain job duties well , stay strong , stay warm & take care everyone.

[@moonlustmoonlust2935]

Barn is very clean

[@Dave-f4e]

Hello,yes you speak a lot about the weather, although i just think about it this way.. you're keeping us updated on how cold or how much snow you're getting or gotten... Here in Missouri,we just got our first snow for the winter... They'd called for a dusting, although we've gotten 2" thus far... I enjoy watching your videos and don't mind you talking about your weather...

[@johncastle3613]

Jan - is it worth letting the barns warm up further so the cows waste less feed to maintain body temp? Also would it make sense to put a jacket around the feed augers as every winter they tend to freeze up?

[@HughJanus-o3e]

19:17 this my favorite part of the video. Your video production skills are so much better than your brothers.

[@asquithmainlines699]

Survival mode, very good way to put that since it creates a whole new set of challenges. I for one have a very hard time doing anything with gloves on.

[@WestonShertzer]

I don't want to be rude or anything but as a dairy farmer in the U.S. I try to be happy with the weather we have. I also think you should try your best too. Even though there is always annoying snow and rain and cold weather it is what it is and we can't change that. Keep doing what your do though!! Don't let anyone discourage you lol. Its good to be educating the general public about what happens on a farm.

[@strobelightbrian]

A bucket mount snow plow may work / help with the loader. You would be able to get more moved per push.

[@cashking8056]

for your size operation you guys should really invest in a snow pusher for your loader

[@eajmvdeventuin]

Hello Jan, is it perhaps an idea to make some kind of covers over the grain elevator motors so that they do not get filled with snow and ice. And the V-belts do not wear out so quickly and the motors do not seize up?

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

Why don't you get a wide snow pusher blade to go on the front of the loader? Any reasons other than the cost?

[@familymann3950]

Totally agree. That is what we use for the shopping center parking lots. It just clips on to the bucket and off you go. Triples the amount of snow that a bucket can handle

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@familymann3950 Going to say the same thing

[@johnunsicker7440]

You can buy them used for $3 to 5k USD. The amount of time it would save would be worth it. Where i worked we went from as straight blade to a Vee blade snowplow cut my time in by 50 to 70%. Well worth the money.

[@homey3051]

Winter brings a lot of extra miserable work

[@mariaragnarsson8459]

🎄 🎶"- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"🎶🎁 ...and I think you should buy a better plow blade for snow removal to put on the loader instead of the bucket 🤔 there are many very efficient ones made in Sweden for example 😉

[@jamesgrice6835]

Have you thought to try a snow blower to clean out the troughs ?

[@douglassmith6448]

I love wach you're a channel in your sister's channel. You guys stay warm there

[@harveypenner2386]

Another great video!

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Hello Jan , would it be possible to be possible to put a cover on top to keep the ice and snow off. If it got that low here we have to sensor water heater’s to keep water from freezing . Our snow was just flurries lasted two hours never stick to the ground. Your Dad got Christmas fever he sings real good .I like the whole video.

[@kennichol1777]

you need a big snow push blade on your loader and push twice as much with every pass

[@jackmill4235]

If you shut the slide on the bin and emptied the auger it would probably start much easier, but that might be easier said then done.

[@davidkimmel5153]

Glad it your snow and wind and not in my are

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county ca 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@saskdutchkid]

Thank you thank you!

[@darrensafezone]

good day jan

[@alk7142]

I don't think people that do not work out side comprehend how much the weather effects your day to day life. I've worked out in the weather for 50 years and some days just suck. But have no regrets and I don't believe you will either. Nice ending to the video.

[@chriskleineck5092]

You should look into a pusher for your loader about a 14 or 16 footer it would cut way down on time and diesel

[@paigebevier5124]

You need to buy yourself a snow pusher that hooks on the front of the loader bucket

[@dhenschel4]

That lady at the end does a great job, you should put her in more often!

[@danewald2388]

That's his sister Neline

[@Michael-fd8ob]

You said that it was pretty easy and it sure didn’t look like it was 😂 Your dad seemed to be in a Christmas mood

[@frankscruggs4749]

Good video. Please close the door in Canada. You are sending cold air into Virginia.

[@asquithmainlines699]

Canadians always laugh when we hear that since most of our cold air comes down from Alaska. Can you call them and ask them to please close that door as well. LOL

[@frankrizzo3915]

Great Video!

[@spence8778]

Can you change the augers from belt drive to chain drive. I think that would help,solve the problem.

[@robertblumreich1911]

You need a snow plow for the wheel loader

[@angelar3086]

What do u do for fun? Out there in the cold?

[@selky_smooth]

Vaseline also works great too keep your door rubbers from freezing too the ground. That's what my old man use too do in his truck wash

[@ImOnAJourney]

11:40 THAT was almost deadly! I’m sure glad it wasn’t 👍🏻

[@Dennismelnychuk]

Must be gratifying to cut net off bales you made yourself, you girls should be proud of yourselves

[@glenglessman2093]

you need a 14 foot snow pusher

[@dhenschel4]

at least something with adjustable sides - if they get a lot of snow the loader might not be able to handle a wide plow.

[@gonzokompadre]

Snowblower attachment for the skid steer?

[@anthonyklein1879]

I really don't think standing on the loader is OSHA approved 😂😂😂

[@gunsaway1]

Y’all have to get your dad to sing a solo

[@DJ-bh1ju]

Oh, wow... I'd forgotten how gorgeous Neline is.....

[@xijinpig4211]

Cold

[@fulloffaithranch6266]

Could you put heat tape on those doors to keep them from freezing up so bad? Might need to zip tie it on or something but it would be pretty light to add to the door and cheap to buy.

[@Northern_Farmer]

Yea 0 is about the best temp

[@davidhardaker7957]

I liked it when Dad was sing, we needed more of it. Go Dad.

[@jeffharper6259]

It's a family affair, it's a family affair. Old song lol. Great video and a sound performance from all! Hello and best wishes (as always) from Ontario.

[@shirleysousa1133]

I live in Southern Ontario. And we complain at -10. So -23 is a very good reason to complain.

[@kenzodrow9604]

your dad always seems happy and ready to go

[@kevenhiemie]

I would think your mechanic could easily fabricate a quick attach containment plow for the wheel loader. To make clearing snow a quicker and easier job for you.

[@danhei]

Just ask’n….wouldn’t a plow blade be more effective to push snow than a bucket? What you do is sooooo far from my life experience that is why I enjoy your channel. Cheers from Regina.

[@lusciouslucius]

13:08 i agree 😂😂

[@jamesstangl543]

If you cut back the flow it will put easily

[@richardspeakes2883]

Hey Kidd

[@garymacarthur5275]

I know i am spending your money but you need a snow blade like Mike Mitchel has on his Feint .

[@Cthefarmer]

19:08 someone gotta pay for advert😂😂

[@beancountlynda]

Your Dad should sing on camera more often! How about a Christmas song every video?!

[@tublifer1]

You guys ever thinking of building a giant dry cow heifer barn instead of those corals that seem so laborious at times?

[@ImOnAJourney]

🎶 Money, money, money, mon-ee! 🎶

[@rogerpadgett3189]

Nhu

[@dakotaboy8533]

Is your bale processor broken down?

[@tdog2949]

Cool video hehe

[@robin96984]

Would it be a good idea to tighten the tensioner to slop the belt spinning in the first place?

[@koryleague8833]

Your dad is Halleriaus. How's the cheese building coming

[@Tier1American]

Fun Fact: City folks that work in cubicles inside office buildings complain more about the weather than farmers

[@nevets4190]

would be 50% faster with a big snow pusher.

[@rickgene3359]

Your dad shouldn’t give up the dairy business to become a singer. He might get hungry. Lol

[@wink9970]

"Holy Man" Dad can sing...

[@neilsummerley2311]

@saskdutchkid does weather effect cows milk production?

[@613rob]

Cooler temperatures more milk

[@aga1nsty0u]

wouldnt some cover help with thous belts? outside elements wear off the equipment prettty hard