Big Mac is BACK!

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

Houston had me in tears. I was crying with him. He is so sweet and with a loving heart.

[@David1952Cous]

I was crying too. Bless his heart. Poor Houston. He is so sweet and cute...

[@cwade1672]

Seeing Houston get upset brought tears to my eyes, but I wish more people would care about what goes on thier tables like you do, its an awesome lesson to teach your kids.

[@davidtravis9790]

I raise reg. beefmaster cattle. My wife said she'd never eat one of ours. Fast forward and I butchered one. Now, she won't buy grocery store beef. I love your videos. Your family is blessed, as are you.

[@gwenmilam3774]

I am 60 years old now. I grew up on a farm. We raised our cows, pigs, and goats a big garden and a whole bunch of other animals. We named them all and loved them all. We had the animals processed just like you guys. We knew they were going to be processed and we ate good. I applaud you.

[@mac7406]

Ya know, I cried right along with Houston, BUT you cared for Big Mac, fed him properly, and he was able to live his life, as short as beef cows live, in a humane way. I'm also confident he was dispatched in a humane way also. From what I've learned about what happens to animals in this country's meat industry, especially what is happening because of the virus, Big Mac had a great life! Be safe!

[@gabrieldoran3164]

I also cried along with Houston because I has here all the way I just wish he was dispatched in a humane way

[@JohnJordan78]

@@gabrieldoran3164 In what way was he dispatched?

[@gabrieldoran3164]

@John Jordan I don’t know what you mean

[@cliffords.8341]

@@gabrieldoran3164 Really?!

[@JohnJordan78]

@@gabrieldoran3164 you said that you just wished that he was dispatched in a humane way. Are you saying it was an inhumane way that he was dispatched? It sounded like you know something we don't.

[@carltheron2381]

Hey Arms family it's Carl from South Africa I really enjoy your videos and I'm also trying to push and get most of my things home grown I'm currently raising broilers and Boer goats I did learn a lot from your channel and I hope you guys continue doing this for a long time

[@calvinh.8882]

Houston, I just wanted you to know that me, a grown man that has raised and hunted for a lot of my food, may have got a little wet-eyed myself seeing Big Mac's last ride. It's a good thing to raise your own food, but it's not always easy when you raise certain animals that happen to be good-natured and have a cool personality like Big Mac. But it's great knowing that you raise them with care and that they never went hungry and they had a good life, and you and your dad did that for Big Mac, and in return, your entire family will now have food for another year or so.

[@faithprince3117]

Calvin H. Mine too 😁

[@sukochilee4770]

Ok, NOW, I'm crying!

[@auntiedee3242]

He was love .Alot of cows never know what love is.

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

I'm with you brother I hunt and raise pigs and steers. Its emotional taking a life. God gave us that.

[@dianathomas2450]

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[@michellebilodeau3882]

The bible says "the righteous man cares for his domestic animals." You're doing it right, teaching your kids respect for life and how to treat animals humanely. Keep up the good work!

[@PHart10]

Ye thats true when I have kids were Gonna respect that type of stuff.

[@sixpackbinky]

@gracez pp I believe they ate meat in the Bible

[@juneramirez8580]

Gracez. Why do you think they were shepherds!!! Did you forget the animal sacrifices made by Jewish people in the old Testament? Someone ate that meat!

[@RipSmokey]

amen!

[@kaydewinter3588]

Well at least you know ,your young lad ,has a good heart and is showing normal human feelings , god bless him

[@seeleyelaine]

Tell Houston I cry all the way to town with my pigs. It’s never easy.

[@williehill7919]

I really appreciate the fact that yall teach your kids where there food comes from!! Tell Houston to hold his head up and know that Big Mac will nourish y'all as God intended.

[@cilandialane3084]

You would not believe just how many kids and adults think the groceries come from the back of the store, no field needed. It is unreal how many. They would never be able to take care of their selves if they didn't have a store with food.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@cilandialane3084 so true yet so sad

[@williehill7919]

@@cilandialane3084 I have 4 grown boys and this is how we taught them as well. They respect animals but they do know that most are meant for food and the better you treat them as you are feeding them day by day just makes the meat so much better!!! Yes it hurts a little due to getting attached but it also makes them respect how they get their food!!!

[@rachealwood462]

@@cilandialane3084 I think any adult that is of a full functioning brain doesn't think Beef is raised in the back of the food store. Or that it isn't a big ass cow at one point is silly. Now, I agree most adults probably don't know how our food is poisoned. I'm almost 40 and I'm just learning how grocery store food is actually dangerous even when staying on the outside Aisles.

[@rachealwood462]

I just re-read it. I thought maybe she said kids. Yea kids don't know fields are needed. The cows just walk the Aisles at night. Maybe they're not even living beings huh. Nope, I was wrong you stated adults too. Where are you from?

[@puirYorick]

There nothing wrong with shedding a tear when a living being comes to the end of its life. Especially when you know for certain it had a fair well-cared for time in your custody. Wild animals don't get old and retire to Palm Springs. The natural way of the wild is very cruel and always ends ugly. Big Mac had maybe two bad days in his entire life. Nothing much more fair exists for cattle these days. Happy grilling!

[@hollybryant5487]

I'm sorry I can't watch your KZbin channel I don't believe in killing animals especially when you take a knife and slit your throat and then you said it's stable eating it I don't believe in it so I'm sorry I can't watch your channel no more

[@jenniferr2057]

I have such deep respect that you have raised a boy to have his emotions... And that he can take them to his father (small 'f'). Admirable.

[@Jlind9335]

Buying a farm raise beef steer helps out more than just the farmer. The processor gets a chance to keep working. Helping one person helps others you don't even know or meet. I don't disagree with you about big mac, but it still doesn't make it easier. We don't have room for livestock, but I do raise chickens turkeys and share them with friends and family, but only if they come help process them. Nothing is free. Even for family. That was a great trade for Huston. That is a pretty doe. Good job Houston. Keeping it real.

[@cathywallace4363]

The good thing about this is that Big Mac was treated humanly. By treating an animal that way there is no stress on the animal. And no animal deserved to be treated as if they have no feelings. That meat will be really good.

[@munmunhazarika5247]

I wonder how slave owners justified their actions..... Back in good old days.....

[@cathywallace4363]

How on earth do you Equate raising your own feed to slavery? Really tell me! Have you ever seen a feed lot for beef? It is evident to me you have no idea what your talking about and are just looking for an argument. So take your problem some where else. I don't believe God created anyone who is better than the next and we should love and help one another not turn on each other. After all we are all created in his image.

[@munmunhazarika5247]

@@cathywallace4363 learned man who were religious owned slaves in USA, it's a matter of fact. But I was always curious how would they morally justify it......... It's white men burden line of thinking....... In this video....... Just for showing off his tough macho patriarch traits.... He buys a cow names him make video showing his son bonding with the cow and boom one day cow is gone to the processor... Son crys... Patriarch teaches son a lesson. He wears a T shirt printed on it is GOD..... Poetic..... Ironic. Sad part is that it's not a nessesity or only option for him to raise his animal for meat. But he choose it, to be that way......

[@cathywallace4363]

Daniel is teaching his son Houston how to provide for himself in his future.He's also teaching him because he is able to handle these animals you handle them with care and kindness.Food doesn't magically appear in a grocery store it comes from farms. The advantage of what he's doing is he knows his animal has not been injected with hormones or antibiotics or any other garbage did they put in the store bought meat to fat and them up. It's done naturally with good food And kindness.God put these animals on earth for a reason Either for a beast of burden or for food.If you don't like me that's fine But if you like me why not have healthy meat on your family table. As for slavery I would have been against it I don't believe any man should have to toy for any other And not have something to show for it.

[@munmunhazarika5247]

@@cathywallace4363 why not butcher the animal himself....... Do the dirty work I don't mind..... One needs to butcher the animal before food comes too the table... Ops you tube will ban the channel... That's the most important thing. Lol...

[@pineyhavenhomestead8947]

WOW! Big Mac will be taking care of you all for some time. He lived a great life, and now he will reward you. **HUGS** for Houston, I know it's hard, I even teared up myself, but he will remember, and he will treat his animals with the same love and care you taught him. You are living life right. Thank you so much for this video. It was good to see the life of Big Mac all together. I remember when you brought him home. You all have a Blessed Week & Stay Safe **HUGS & PRAYERS** from Kelly and the critters at Piney Haven Homestead.

[@debraanneclark2188]

I totally agree with teaching your kids to understand how and where their food comes from either raising it on your homestead, hunting or catching it. You also know how the beast was raised whether it be goat, cattle or pigs and that it had a good life and was loved in life as it will be after it has been processed for its meat

[@shmuck530]

It’s cool to see that even a cow has such a unique personality. I wish I could have land to do what your family does. I think it’s just the way it should be done.

[@justamom4581]

Hey Daniel, thank you so much! I’ve had three strokes..and just have not been very motivated... but watching you reminds me of my own family farm.. and my cousin Daniel... Feeling motivated ..and doing one small thing each day to make tomorrow better Bless you all L

[@REDWASP777]

I remember my Dad and Grandpaw loading up cows to take to the sale barns...sometimes it was like the Wild Wild West getting them loaded up..alot of kicking and snorting going on! It took alot of patience and agility to get them loaded without anyone getting hurt. I am very thankful that my folks raised our food to feed us 5 kids. We raised huge gardens and harvested cattle, hogs and chickens to fill our freezers. Alot of hard work but we were blessed to be able to grow our own food. Kudos to all the farmers who are persevering in these difficult times! New sub here! May God Bless You All!

[@kathleenfrommichigan2550]

When I first started watching your channel. I saw your take 3 goats in to be processed I was upset. 2 yrs later I agree with processing Big Mac. During this current pandemic, I don't trust meat. Hearing how the virus was in some huge processing plants leading to them being temporarily closed down. I like how honest you are with your kids. I now agree with you on raising your own meat. You know what your eating. Thank you for educating me. I now subscribe and watch every video. Love the name Whopper. Be safe out there. You being a state trooper and all these protests.

[@denisewilson8367]

It usually has to hit close to home (disasters, pandemics) before people who weren't raise in this lifestyle to understand why we want our food raised locally if not on our own farms/homesteads. Thank you for keeping an open mind.

[@DEEinBC]

I can't lie ... I cried. Especially when Huston started to cry. But I get it ... and I see how much love you have for your animals and appreciate you showing us the things you do. I love your family and your farm ... and look forward to the next video. God bless you and your family ... from me ... up here on the west coast of Canada in a little "town" called Squamish (between Vancouver and Whistler).

[@sharonstonehouse9017]

Rip Big Mac, you had a great life and will feed others and have been good to your home and sorry to see you go.😢🌹

[@firedude3337]

Man...watching him get upset was rough...but you are 100% correct. It's a part of life and this is how we do things. You don't owe any subscriber or viewer an apology or explanation of how you want to take care of your family.

[@jj2664]

Mr Daniel.: you owe Nobody an explanation for what you’re doing for your family man.. I’m actually a beef farmer here in Kentucky and I tip my hat to you brother ... be safe out there, and thanks for your service...

[@gingerreid8569]

Amen, I so agree...

[@pamkammann1176]

Sometimes I honestly don't know how some people think the pioneers survived ... Our American History is really lacking ! Thank you for being a cattle farmer..our farmers are the backbone of America !!

[@munmunhazarika5247]

@@gingerreid8569 I wonder how god fearing slave owners used to justify their actions !!!... Back in the good old days.... Rough strong man. God bless america

[@amechelb]

@munmun hazarika I don’t know. Definitely not as a source of food for their family. Also, How would slaves justify eating beef back in the past? You’re attempt in an argument is seriously lacking. Go back to your vegan warrior site. No one wants you here.

[@munmunhazarika5247]

@@amechelb I love eating beef.... But making his son bond with the cow..... Making him eat it... Sadistic. If it were only option to have meat, is to raise a animal..... Than its fine. But doing it to prove one self as the macho, god fearing patriach .... Is sad. There would have been no plantation in South without slaves in that day and age. It was a nessesity than...... Sometimes circumstances justify cruel things.... But for KZbin views and just to prove a point.. Wish I had known a verse from Bible to add .... It would have felt poetic Alas I am a godless man.

[@DYANAK-zo1zk]

You are doing a great thing! I do the same thing with our steer. First one was named Rump Roast and the second wast T-Bone. My son was in FFA all through high school and used the cattle as his SAE project. It has taught my son a lot. My wife thought she could not eat a steer after raising it, but she now looks at it different. She sees exactly how it is raised and what goes into it. We are now raising our 3rd steer to process. Thank you for all your videos, it is a great help with starting my own homestead and how to do it. Thanks Sir.

[@aliciaroot2201]

Big Mac was a beautiful big boy! We loved him too. My life on a farm was like that too.

[@rshoemaker7368]

Thank you for raising your animals in such a way that they are healthy and happy. Knowing the end of the story is hard but that is the cycle of life. Feel for Houston and I had a few tears myself. Just got a 1/4 side of beef from a local rancher, free range grass fed. Happy we could! Thank you Daniel!

[@MarciaMeree]

I was raised on a Homestead and went through the same thing. Cows, pigs, goats, chickens I loved everyone of them up until they took that ride to the processor. I was sad for days but got over it because I knew what their main purpose was . I believe in the way you do things. It is a little harder when the animal develops a personality and loves you back like big Mac did. I cried right along with Houston. Anyway great video.

[@leilanistillwell8661]

I couldn’t watch this video. I just Couldn’t. (I’m from California near L.A.) not too many farms near me. But, I did read the comments. Doing so brought SO MUCH understanding about farm life and raising your own food. And beef in general. I love beef and I love animals so I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about where our meat comes lately, because of you guys. Reading the comments about how well you treated Big Mac, seeing it myself, makes me realize how lucky Big Mac was to be with you, instead of somewhere else. Thanks everyone who commented and helped me understand and not feel bad for Big. He was lucky and will nourish the family for many months to come. 💕

[@Wheelstar72]

Big Mac will b missed he was a character and sweetheart no more of him standing with his butt against t gate

[@caydensturgeon440]

R.I.P big Mac you gave us tons of memories and now you will give the arms family a happy and healthy meal.

[@faithprince3117]

There is no comparison that’s for sure. I wish I could get home raised beef.

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

Its out there to find a local producer

[@kayleerae3383]

try looking for some local farmers

[@denisewilson8367]

Most states have small grass raised beef , sheep, and pig locations that you can buy from the farmer. Usually 1/4's, 1/2's & whole animals, some even sell per portion 1 T-bone, 2 # of burger but those are rare finds. Ask around, put an ad in the local paper.

[@streak2247]

Its gonna be hard not seeing BigMac any more he was my favorite on the channel has me in tears . Let bigmac stay I'm my heart and R.I.P I love y ou bigmac

[@lunarleader1864]

Big Mac was the best cow y’all had I miss him

[@WatchingMyLifeFlashB]

Steer. Bull. Cows are female.

[@jameswitkowski9506]

He was a steer ...excuse me I’m from the beef capitol of the world!!! Literally and tend to mind my business maybe u should leave the small things alone and go wash ur hands or something.....a heifer is a fixed cow a steer a fixed bull and cows and bulls are unaltered. Excuse my slip up.......here in the south we don’t appreciate smart Alec’s who just wanna start trouble and act smarter then u!!! I hope you manners improve goodness they are just comments...quit playing teacher or whatever and keep to yourself unless you want to be positive....the world doesn’t work the way u apparently think by your remarks and smart Alec attitude. Sorry but honestly I’m dumbfounded that I got that reply to an honest mistake cuzz I’m tired....sorry I made a mistake

[@dancrafton89]

@@jameswitkowski9506 a heifer is a young cow that has not had a calf. I have help make a lot of steers out of bull calfs, but no one fixes a female.

[@ethanstraughn609]

@@WatchingMyLifeFlashB stfu

[@libertybibbity9608]

Stella Crowder I named my steak big mac

[@denisepope4478]

It is hard to let go of an animal that you raised and cared for from baby to adult. I did the same crying Houston did as a child. I teared up also seeing Houston cry. I haven't even bought any beef from the store since Covid, and very little since they are allowing meat being sent from overseas. Caring for an animal and loving an animal is what it is all about. We all have to eat. If the viewer doesn't like it don't watch it.

[@valeriebritt1268]

It is so satisfying coming home from a freezer date and filling up the freezer and such better meat when it’s home raised.

[@theresazaring9441]

Soak the liver in milk flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika bread, caramel onions, bell pepper, fry the liver put in onion and peppers make the gravy from the drippings use corn starch , hot water and kitchen bouquet I also add and little liquid smoke. Over some great mashed potatoes

[@kaydewinter3588]

i'm crying ,let alone Huston ,bless him

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

Me too

[@giovannirodriguez3732]

Honestly I think it’s so cool how you know exactly what you and your family are eating. You guys cared and loved for him and how you said how you guys fed him now he’s going to feed you and your family. That’s honestly cool and I would like to do the same thing.

[@shawnleeriley2726]

Houston I know how your felt about Big Mac but you did a great job with him and he had a great life with. Thank you for being so kind to all your animals.

[@michelewarren5311]

Proud of your entire process, baby calf , baby Houston, butcher day, freezer, and all. Great job Fam!

[@SidBelcher]

“Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you.” - God (Genesis 9:3) Happy to see you’re teaching your young son about life. Well done.

[@jenniferr2057]

Can't really trump a quote from God!

[@rachealwood462]

I have pondered a question for a few months now. I started watching homesteady channels etc. I noticed a lot of those channels who homestead etc. Are god-fearing sounds along the Christian faith. Is there a connection between god and homesteading or is it more the food is poisoned?

[@SidBelcher]

Racheal Wood I cant speak for others but for us, being closer to God’s creation, nature, animals, etc. makes for a more enjoyable life. Slowing down and really enjoying what God has given us and sharing it with our loved ones, nothing else compares. Of course you get the health benefits as well - almost like God intended us to live this way. 😉

[@rachealwood462]

@@SidBelcher So mostly God-driven with the extra benefits. Live simple, clean and be prosperous with all of Gods nature's including family. May I ask what religion are you? I'm sorry, I know that's probably not appropriate to ask. I really just love this lifestyle what it means to men and women and their families. I'm just looking to learn, certainly not to criticize. My want to learn really drives the question.

[@SidBelcher]

Racheal Wood Christian

[@jamiebryan3884]

I sincerely thank you and your family for the videos you put out...ya'll are such an inspiration...thank you for your messages...God Bless...

[@creech444]

My family let me raise our spring calf every year, then in the fall, they would load it up to "live with the other cows." It took a while to figure out what was going on, I woke up one morning at like 3 am. and caught them with the pickup truck backed up to the back door as they were loading the freezer up, hoping we wouldn't figure it out. Our processor guy also ran the local butcher shop, so he would process your cow for a percentage of the meat. My grandfather had a big goat dairy and I asked my older brothers once, if we ever had goat meat, they kept saying we never did, but I reminded them that our grandparents were always making "stew" and they didn't raise cows, so I'm sure we were having goat stew all the time they just never called it that.

[@tiffany02020]

It’s good to feel sad. It shows respect and care. Good on y’all for loving your animals and caring for them. It’s the only way to be a conscientious consumer. I’m glad ur helping teach people how to take responsibility for their food and sources.

[@joed4859]

I’ve been a sub for a while now. I’m constantly going back & watching the older videos I have never saw due to me only being a sub for a little over 15 months. You have opened my eyes to a lot of great things. A lot of these things I did growing up and now miss. My biggest thing now is the Deal with BEEF prices. Just so happens I looked into buying from a local farm, turns out it’s a guy I grow up knowing & going to school with. So, I know where & how my beef is raised, cared for, fed and what all it’s life consisted of. I can @ anytime go see my cow as it grows to mature date. Plus I know the family that owns the slaughter house & will know just how my meat is butchered & handled till I get it home to my family. So, thank you again for all the things you do & the awesome wholesome family content you put out. 💪🏼😎

[@lynnspeight1609]

I love your videos, they brighten my days. I pray for your family with all that's going on right now. Stay safe!

[@YowellsHoppinHilltopFarm]

I love your channel you have inspired me to start my own channel and now I have piglets pigs chickens quail fish goats and soon ducks and pheasants!

[@Farmboy-se7ll]

Just subscribed!

[@theoogabooganed414]

Awesome dude

[@Quiltingbyfaith]

I totally agree with your family’s way of getting animals rearing them and then having them to feed your family. I am proud to have found your You Tube and will continue to follow. Houston is so real and “cute”! Keep up the good work.

[@baileevarner6236]

Big Mac was a great cow and to be honest I was sad a little when he got buthchered but I also knew that he was going to be food for a great family and he also had a amazing life

[@Crystal-ge9gh]

Totally agree. Now that's a rich life. My dad bought us a steer and we took care of him. Then we had Brutus processed and he took care of us, and God takes care of everything🙌🏼 I feel for Houston, too, that's the mom in me. Nothing wrong with a caring heart for living things. Love the shirt, Ya'll take care, God Bless You and thank you Daniel for your service, so grateful for people like you out there. 💯

[@dollydrama1461]

So originally when I started watching your processing type videos I thought it was horrible. I think it’s just hard when you buy a steak to picture the cow it came from. Now I think it’s nice that you know that animal lived a good life. I’ve just started to raise chickens for meat, I’m a bit nervous about processing them myself but I like the idea that my chickens will live good lives before they are eaten. I would love to branch out to other animals but I’m taking things slowly for now

[@denisewilson8367]

Congratulations Dee! You won't believe how much more flavor your meat has and not drugs or hormons added.

[@fayenotton8924]

Great video, take no notice of those who disagree with how you do things. Personally I think it's a great way to live and you know exactly where your food comes from and what they have fed on. You care greatly for all if your animal's which is clear to see. Love your channel and I love watching all your videos. X

[@sshawnee1766]

When I was a kid I raised a Hog for FFA, I named her and Dad had it butchered and couldn't eat none of it for a while. But I got over it especially when the bacon was on the table.

[@tammyflowers3389]

Totally agree with your views. We are thankful for Panda who is in our freezer now. We know he was treated well. Feed well and very much appreciated.

[@kimberlyh8817]

Aww Houston made me cry poor guy it's sad seeing him leave but just think of the positive my parents taught me the same way

[@justforyou2920]

When I was living the way you are, it was our best life. The kids have so many wonderful memories of those times. We live in the city now and it is so different. I loved knowing where our food came from and how that food was raised. You are right about buying meat from the local grocery and it probably being mixed with 50 other cows. Live your best life for you and your family.

[@ricks.1092]

So funny when ever the goats around, Lambert is always somewhere in the background while Daniel is recording. And BTW we just got a new goat and we name her "Lambert." My wife and I raise a cow each year for meat. We figure that we paid about $3 per pound on any cut per se. We included the Vet Bills, Feed (Grain), Processing, etc. We have a mobile processors come to our residence with of course a FDA Inspector. We have make appointments for both. The mobile processor has a 18 wheeler truck and while he's do his thing. The FDA Inspector is doing his job. Our kids are older on their own now. So we split the meat with relatives, as well as donate some to a local food shelter. NOthing wrong with raising your own meat animals. Provided he have the land and facilities to do it. You roughly save about 35%-%38 on your annual meat (for Beef). Raising on your land, opposed to purchasing at a grocery store.

[@christineortmann359]

You do a great job teaching and raising your kids! Every thing lives and dies and how wonderful to treat your animals in a loving way.

[@d.hardin8466]

I grew up feeding, naming, petting, and loving our beef. Loved it on the table as much as in the pen. Wouldn’t want it any other way. Home grown is always better.

[@deboraharnold8615]

I admire you so much. You're raising your family right. So much better to know where your food comes from. Keep on doing what you're doing. Look forward to next vlog.

[@JuMaRi615]

Your kids will appreciate life and the value of the food you eat. My “townie” kids never had that advantage

[@virginiareid5336]

I have to go to the store. I was spoiled where we used to live. My back door across the little side neighbor owned a meat processing plant. He gave us wholesale prices on cases of three pound chickens form a local man, Whenever he really knew the farmers, he would trade his cost for a cow r two. Then, we were allowed wholesale price on that and pork as well God Bless

[@hauoleguyify]

I agree with you 100 percent. Nobody ever sheds a tear for production meat and the way they’re raised, it’s more of a mercy killing when they’re processed. People need to appreciate the things they have and there’s no better time to learn that than when you’re a kid.

[@joelhenderson5526]

My dad would say dont get to attached you know what's going to happen.

[@dianejustason1679]

You are doing a good job raising your kids. Some people just dont understand. You are naming them food names, which i think is AWESOME!

[@bethwillis9523]

12:55 look in the back round. You’re welcome

[@jimhale3538]

now that's funny

[@C0lt42]

Ha-ha ha😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@conniebecker1282]

I live in an apartment in Ohio, just waiting on a delivery of my new freezer in July. I purchased it in April buy the way, anyway I can not wait to get my butchered beef. You all are the best and I love the fact that Huston showed how much Big Mack meant to him. He is a special young man. Keep doing what you do and believe in, I’m a goat lover, gardener just love you guys to pieces. You get me through some bad days I am a widow and just seeing your smiling faces, the fact that you all are Christians means a lot to me. God Bless and please be safe.❤️🙏😘

[@caffeinefuelled9186]

Big Mac had a better life then most cows have, he was treated extremely well and it would be wonderful if all cows could be treated so well. Its a great lesson to learn for adults and kids the price of the meat you eat is more then dollars it was a living creature once its good to have a respect for that.

[@romeliaanddixie]

Im watching you currently talking about how your kids will grow up knowing that the cow they fed, fed them, honestly that made me cry that makes me want to raise a calf ❤ my dad bought a meat pig but he couldn't kill her because she always comes upto the fence and she loves up on him ive never ever seen a friendly pig like her, keep doing what your doing!! Love ya and you're family ❤

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Okay Great!! Now the big question is...when is the subscribers bbq/cookout at the Arms Family Homestead?? I'll volunteer to bring some of the soft drinks. 😁😁 1285lbs...WOW!! You definitely fed Big Mac well.

[@libertybibbity9608]

#restinpeacebigmac

[@happynursemama]

One of my daughters is the same age as Houston, she'll be seven years old in July. At first when Houston was upset and hugged you at the butcher, I thought; "Awe poor kiddo, he's so sweet." Then I started to cry too haha! Houston is such a good kid.

[@melissahentges3732]

My name is Benton Hentges I had a bottle calf name Lily and when she went to the Sale barn she weighed 1105 pounds and she was only 7 months

[@billybillys1799]

Congratulations on early retirement and what y’all are doing with your children on the farm is great back to old school that’s how I was raised and I appreciate my parents because they chose that way of life and we love Houston

[@bearcubs5573]

I can’t believe that big Mack got butchered.Awww Houston cried so much😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@The2ndinfdiv]

I unscribed from this channel a long time ago..I would never put my child through these things..

[@kimrumley4021]

It’s called living on a farm. Where do you think the meat in the grocery store comes from?

[@Stryder46]

@@The2ndinfdiv, death is a part of life. You can't shield children from it forever.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Daniel, I agree with you 100%. I did the same thing with my calf's. I let my kids decide on the name for the calf and they were told what was going to happen ahead from the beginning. Yes some of them cried on "Butcher Day" but we celebrated its life and remembered all the good times and the bad times ( like having to feed in the rain and storms ). Did it negatively effect my kids while growing up or as young adults or grown adults, POSITIVELY NOT. They still to this day will talk about those calfs to one another and with us at family functions and with there own kids. All of my sons and daughters ( Three girls and Two boys ) are healthy, happy, well adjusted adults. So congrats to you Daniel for doing the same thing !!!!!!!!!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Pushing up on 350k subscribers! Awesome buddy! Congrats! Nothing wrong with being self sustaining...food responsibility is not someone elses job...it's what we all should be doing! #stoneyridgefarmer

[@saccain7795]

I am 54 yrs old and was born and raised in Oklahoma (Bethel Acres, Shawnee and Tecumseh area) and was raised on a Dairy & Beef Farm. My Daddy raised me \ us (my siblings) with the exact same way of think'n you just spoke. I WOULDN'T OF WANTED to have been raised or taught any other way. I'm Honored that my Daddy & other Family chose to do it the way they did. So may God continue to Bless you and your family and as long as you acknowledge HIS blessings on your path, you have my Respect and Support Sir. 👍💞🙏🇺🇸🙏💕

[@MrJerryKramer]

I agree with you on this one, children should know where their food comes from.

[@robynbryant8107]

Cows come from God, They sit on the Ground so they are called Ground Beef haaa

[@BIGestBUCK]

Totally agree.. my wife refuses to eat fish. But loves the filet O"fish at McDonald's-. - makes zero sense to me.

[@songboy6304]

🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓

[@samanthahoffman4647]

I totally understand the whole thing about raising cows and treating and feeding them well but it's sooooo hard to say goodbye. I appreciate what you do for your family and would never criticize you, it's just hard to see. But I will continue to watch because I know how much care and concern goes into what you do!! I'm sure this is hard for you all but you do it with kindness and love!

[@suesmith5033]

We call them minute steaks and love them. My oldest sons favorite meal is minute steaks mashed potatoes and gravy. Yum!

[@gdhone2371]

Well said Daniel. I think you're wise. You're raising people of character and distinction. It's sad some folks don't get it, I'm encouraged you don't let them bother you. Thanks for the video!

[@abdisalamabdirauf4661]

RIP BIG MAC 😭😭

[@reedmilliken3999]

I love to eat beef

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

Daniel your videos help point out a health, humane cycle of life. True “farm to table” experience. I love that your daughter is open to eating and using other parts of the animal.

[@jerrysavage8373]

Bear knows that is big Mac I couldn't do it I am in tears😭

[@1erinjames]

He definitely knew. Life goes on :)

[@reedmilliken3999]

I love to eat beef

[@jimmyvang4552]

Cow intestines are my favorite, we wash the intestines in salt and water and washed with clean water last, then we broil the intestines with salt to your liking for about 20 minutes depending on the broiler temp and when it’s done it should be semi crispy and we eat it with rice and pepper 😋

[@ionaphillips8500]

sitting here with tears running down my face,its a hard row to hoe some times yes a children we also raised beef ,we make pets and then one day there gone ,take care and god bless

[@spencerseifert7344]

Thanks for the video, we just had one processed that went almost 1400 live and he was the best beef to date, as I sell beef it really feels good to feed the neighbors, and have them tell everyone it is the best they have had keep up the good work, keep eating home raised.

[@itsunicornfan77_64]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I was so attached to that cow even if I never met him whyyyyyy😭😭😭😭

[@loraelvira8990]

I am in agreement with the way you get your food. some people have never been really hungry or they wouldn't be so emotional about their food. Thank you for sharing I really liked that you explained

[@Wheelstar72]

Big Mac is now a Big Mac😢

[@dawnsherratt2317]

And was always going to be a big mac

[@Wheelstar72]

Dawn Sherratt we knew that

[@dawnsherratt2317]

Good

[@cliffords.8341]

Sweuw! Glad you two got that straightened out! LOL! 🧓

[@codyjourneaux1118]

😂

[@ciciliacurt6227]

Because off you brother i have my first 2 piglets and a big beautiful farm Be bless you and all yours

[@shanansadler9700]

Y’all do what y’all wanna do. It ain’t nobody else’s business how y’all raise your family and livestock. Those that are complaining probably don’t have the slightest idea where their food comes from. So y’all do you and let them gripe and complain.

[@lorrywoods995]

I think it’s wonderful what your doing. I was raised on a farm and my dad raised animals like you do.

[@kristiknine4329]

Big Mac didn’t want to go he probably sensed his time was coming to an end. I don’t know how you all do it, I wouldn’t be able to do it. 😢I feel bad for Houston it’s tougher on the children even though he knew it was coming. On a better note your gonna get a ton of meat 🥩 😃

[@carolynfillingham5743]

Big Mac knew something was going on.... I couldn’t do it. My Grandmother raised animals on a farm (very small). She had me help her kill a chicken and I could never eat chicken at her house again.🐓😢

[@maureenahad7614]

Much respect Daniel, it’s a big difference from hunting lions, leopards & rhinos. 3 families are grateful for Big Mac, he’s served his family well and provides. It’s the way it’s done as they say home grown. I barely eat red meat anymore due to your rationale, it just makes sense. Sadly that knowledgeable people don’t get this simple way of life. There wasn’t freezers 2-3 hundred years ago, it could go back more but it would be redundant. Blessings to Whopper for giving his life for sustaining your family. May he’s life be full of love & care. Keep your head up Houston, just like you, one day you’ll be handing down all of life’s teaching that you Daddy gave you.

[@mikeholland1903]

That is the way I was raised, feed em and eat em.

[@pattycrooker6185]

So much love to you and your family, Daniel! I was raised knowing most of our animals were destined to feed our family or another's. I even had a steer named Big Mack when I was Houston's age, who we raised with love and cried over when he went to the processor. My 8 year old and I watch your videos - and my 82 year old father too - and get so much education and enjoyment out of them! Thank you so much for sharing part of your family's life with us 💜 My 8yr old tells me all the time how he wishes we lived close to you, as he knows he and Houston have a lot in common and, maybe mostly, because he loves fishing and the idea of a creek and pond on our own property would be like heaven for him!! Thanks again, and God bless 🥰

[@obiorah1]

its good to buy Animals, till the day they will be Slaughtered, knowing where your meat coming from is Important,