Another Day Another Exhausting Job!

[@gallmeyer17]

Your dad sure was in a good mood in this video

[@saskdutchkid]

Hahaha just crazy

[@PartyOf8Please]

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 !🤣

[@thestonewind2308]

LOL. My *ABSOLUTE* favorite part was when your Dad (who always seems a bit care-worn) started singing my favorite Christmas song, "It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas". Put a big, fat smile on my face - on a day when I REALLY needed a smile. Loved it!!! Tell your Dad, "Thank you"! 🎄😄 🎄

[@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!!!

[@csrlivestock7080]

We are ranchers and farmers from Australia, I try not to miss your videos. You sure have been pumping them out recently. Regarding the weather, keep giving us a idea of your temperatures as its most interesting, we never get anything like what you experience in winter.I have been to Saskatchewan in August, stayed at a little town called Borden in their Hotel for a wedding, very unique Hotel, designed like the wild west.

[@TimMain-e2q]

I really admire your work ethic - Farming is hard work day after day in every weather condition and you do it without complaining. I appreciate all your family does for the educating everyone on the realities of this career.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@carolb6093]

Your dad was awesome !!!! ❤ Thats a MESS of snow. Not an easy start to the season.

[@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

[@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!

[@bobgappa3338]

I loved seeing Neline doing the signoff at the end of the video. You have such an awesome family. Keep up the great work! I enjoy every video that the two of you put out.

[@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. 😂😂

[@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!

[@cammyrubin2512]

Wow, quite a beautiful sight of the trees around the farm with that frost on them

[@brianbaxter9279]

Ian thank you for doing all these videos. You bring my childhood back to a 51 year old man. Both parents are gone but living on a dairy farm you bring them back to me in a way. Thanks... keep those mama's happy...

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@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!

[@johnwesner3935]

It seems like only a couple weeks ago you finished up hauling bails to the yard! Now, it's like the North Pole!😮

[@ygrittesnow1701]

With the huge variety of jobs you all have to do on the farm. It is a miracle that you remember what you need to for everything. No shame in not remembering the ratchet size needed for the tensioner bolt. Assuming this is the same for all of your augers. Could you mark or etch the bolt size onto a lower part of the auger to reference prior to going up? Working harder also means a heighten risk of injury.

[@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.

[@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.😂

[@daveklein2826]

Don't talk about it, DO IT

[@maciejsoczko5826]

And this is life. Let's support such young people. Because it is beautiful.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Jan you can complain about the weather any time. In your line of work the weather is a big factor in your success or failure. As I sit here in Erie, Pa we got over 30 inches of snow in the past two days and more coming and we are really complaining. Loved your Dad's singing. He brightens the day. Also liked your sister's closing. Thanks till next time.

[@joshuaclauson-tf2hs]

Your dad is the best! You should make another video what you need to wear to stay warm

[@MellowYe77ow]

His sister Neline has a video on the topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7FdoyXlrOEoZo

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Lazzar1958]

Farm Boss & Choir Master! 🤣👍

[@bobbrouillard6979]

Suggestion: have you considered changing the fastner on the pully to a large nut fastner so you can use an impact driver to loosen? Keep up the great work!

[@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.

[@logane239]

could you put some grooves into the bolt that spins the belt on top of the feed mill auger? so it has more grip.

[@frankgriffies6070]

Great drone shots of the snow 😊

[@maciejsoczko5826]

I worked on a farm where we had 3500 sheep. I appreciate such people.

[@danielwiebe9176]

You should get a snow pusher. Makes clearing snow alot quicker.

[@jamesmc9356]

Winter hits so fast in sask 🥶

[@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.

[@Pyro4100]

I like seeing your dad in your videos he's an interesting fella for sure

[@davidreid8353]

I'm sure its been mentioned before, I'm surprised you don't have push blades for your excavators. Wouldn't it make it more efficient for clearing snow? As well, your Dad has a great voice and sure was in a jovial mood that day. All the best to you and your family.

[@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.

[@rudyhollemans6337]

The white block is a control relay. You can take a small signal from a controller or computer and control larger items such as contractors/valves.

[@JAMESRS58]

Jan .. We have ceiling fans in front of our doors they do a good job of keeping the frost off the doors as well as drying the floors under them ..

[@stevemorley6617]

Seems like a good investment would be a ramp hog (big ass blade with hydraulic end fences) to fit the Case loader. Would cut down your snow removal time by a lot. Airports use them for a reason.

[@steffc8881]

Love this vlog almost the whole family on board as always on a farm, loved dads singing 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobosborne2806]

Thanks mate,very interesting.

[@annettehall3727]

Wow, that's alot of snow. A sleigh shovel might help in the shoots.

[@gzegorzbrzezinski1246]

Pozdrawiam wszystkich z Polski🇵🇱

[@mr.rogers1962]

Mister kylstra Check in to getting a String trimmer, you can get, are you a brush attachment or a snowblower attachment? That I think would help you in the feedback.Cleaning and around doors etc

[@aldonboon1728]

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

[@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?

[@michaelc.3812]

Excessive amounts of water, rather than “infinite”. Your dad was great singing the Christmas carol!

[@10lauset]

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

[@b2617]

Loving all the videos. Looks like we have a week of warmer weather in a few days in Alberta so I'd assume you will as well soon after.

[@eb2079]

Nice job sir. Very cold out side .

[@henkheemskerk4437]

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

[@stlukes09bymycreator98]

🇨🇦🫵Your Dad is a singer ? I did not know that 😂 👏👏👏👏 BRAVO’ BRAVO’🙏 God Bless you all I hope you all had a great thanksgiving. 🙏🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦🙏.

[@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.

[@daveklein2826]

You don't mean to be rude and then you are rude

[@svennilsson8459]

13:05 🎭👏👍, broadway next 😉!

[@dibell3662]

Nice to see the family excited mom she must be taking care of her goats or cooking for you all.❤️🙏🏼☕️

[@RedRiderrrrr]

You should get a quick release blade for your bucket. Speed things up!

[@TheBritish_Canadian]

I think y'all need to get a Snowplow for the loader or a Snowblower + Blade for one of the MFWD tractors

[@cbred1733]

Good family makes the job easier.

[@strobelightbrian]

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

[@tsparky236]

WHAT?? You mean chores do not stop when it is cold and snowing? 😂 Used to have to do this when I was younger but our weather is nothing like you have there sir. Thank you for taking us along with your daily endeavors.

[@maciejsoczko5826]

All the best and happy holidays from Poland Merry Christmas.

[@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...

[@geraldhenderson-ke5bf]

Consider a used(Cheap grader)to push snow trouble is it only has 1 use 16:56

[@michaelmchugh6011]

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

[@joeborntrager3083]

Pretty cool to hear your dad sing Christmas carols.❤

[@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.

[@JimMiller-y9n]

What is the reason you don’t keep weather guards on the augers? It seems like a dry belt, frost-free and dry would work better. The other thing is have you tried using belt dressing?

[@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.

[@brettbittner8537]

You’ve got to be able to convince the boss to get a decent box blade for the Case loader to move snow.

[@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.

[@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?

[@ajtk54]

Notched belts Jan. When going from a very small pulley to a much larger pulley the belt has to flex more in a very short distance of space and time. Therefore NOTCHED belts. HVAC Dutch guy

[@MarkThomann]

When you have to shovel out the feed bunks, have you considered a small gas powered snow blower?

[@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

[@freddylove9914]

Good afternoon Thanks for the video

[@Cthefarmer]

19:08 someone gotta pay for advert😂😂

[@peterhaan9068]

Get some belt slip spray. They do make belts that are less prone to slipping. They might cost you a few pennies more but... Adjust the amount of feed that can enter into the auger from the bin. It's not rocket science!

[@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.

[@robertmarino2158]

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

[@triciaabrams8848]

Lovin' your dad! ❤

[@toriwolf5978]

Subbed both channels ❤ this guys we don’t have snow down Toronto way as of yet but I’m sure it’s coming soon lol great operation I must say clean and cows well cared for…

[@jamesmccracken5400]

Ian man you need o start dropping hints to these companys that have those big wide sbow pushers to get you to demo one for them as much snow you all get it sure woud sell a lot of them for them

[@harveypenner2386]

Another great video!

[@johnc8112]

You should get an attachment with the quick connect snow pusher 12 to 15 foot

[@homey3051]

Winter brings a lot of extra miserable work

[@douglassmith6448]

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

[@spence8778]

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

[@maciejsoczko5826]

Something beautiful to look nice

[@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.

[@phyllishalley8972]

Love watching you fix things. . very interesting!!!!!❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@dawnamacleod1713]

Just wanted to say I love your new intro! Well done

[@jamesgrice6835]

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