Cleaning Out the Straw Packs

[@woolybuck6852]

'The Longest Day' - When I was growing up my dad owned a dairy farm milking over 100 head of Holsteins. He had just built a new milk parlor and was waiting for the generator to be delivered so it wasn't yet installed. We had a bad storm hit that knocked out all the power which left us no alternative but to milk all 100 plus cows by hand. Four of us milked cows all day and by the time we had finished with the last cow it was time to start milking all over again cause the cows as any dairyman knows has to be milked every 12 hours. Luckily the power came back on half way through the second milking. I couldn't do anything with my hands for a couple days after that. I was twelve at the time. The joys of growing up on a dairy farm. My hats off to you guys for all the hard work and long hours you put in to provide dairy products for the masses. Cheers.. and Dairy On...

[@highstandards6226]

Yeah, 100 head by hand? That'd make for some serious hand cramps!

[@saskdutchkid]

Wow! That would be pretty tough! We've been milking one cow once a day by had because she's been pretty weak lately and we don't want her to go down in the parlour and that's enough for me! I can't imagine doing 100 cows.... Made for a good story though!!

[@rajeshpolisetti313]

SaskDutch Kid hi sir

[@waterbug85]

Yeah, Good story for showing the importance of a generator.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Wow!! I'm still learning new things at age 72 because of people like you who are willing to share with the rest of us. Blessings to you and your family from a retired Lutheran Pastor in Davenport, Iowa. Thanks once again for sharing.

[@peggyt1243]

Yup, you are definitely an American.

[@vitalieprisnei6619]

Il9pp

[@mauricecahill3385]

Great to see a young man take pride in keeping things clean and tidy!!! Fab livestock maintenance and great comfy set up for both cows and calves!! Over here in Ireland we use a bag of plain old lime to throw over the pen floors if not pressure washing between cleanings. Great cheap disinfectant and goes out on the land after in the manure!!

[@piglet1639]

Love the drone shots at the beginning, your farm looks beautiful under snow.

[@susanmarsh2856]

Piglet It is great for orientation but also education. Farming/living in this type of climate is completely foreign to me.

[@kenlynch6332]

Your vlogs provide a very enjoyable learning experience on the tasks and operation of a modern dairy farm. Thank you for all the filming, narration,, presentation, & editing which I am sure is greatly appreciated by your nearly 17k subscribers. 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 X 2

[@michael7423]

First time I’ve seen a central vacuum system in a tractor, awesome idea. I love a clean farm!

[@pgacsermons2605]

I've read though comments on past vids and people always say your cruel, YOUR NOT! don't fall for that crap, your doing good, keep it up.

[@bevisandbutthead3224]

Everything is clean, i love your farm

[@thisisconstruction.]

bevis and butthead too bad he only half cleans everything he touches

[@dperry364]

Your an awesome worker. I bet your father is proud of you!!

[@casey5711]

Great as usual , thanks Jan 🚜😀👍🏾

[@steveminer8341]

It's official. Looks like winter has settled in for the year.

[@BruceInFlorida]

Yeah, I know ! They say it won't get above 80°F today, here in SW Florida. Brrrrrrrr... 🙂

[@Summitclym]

Awesome new dairy

[@lynnmoore2664]

I just enjoy watching dairy farm videos and enjoy your channel very much. Thanks for sharing your operation with us.

[@saskdutchkid]

No problem! Thank you for watching!

[@marriontaute1102]

Thanks for all the great videos, awesome job, hooked on dairy farm vids because of you 😅 all the way from south africa 🇿🇦

[@piglet1639]

You really are a gifted filmmaker. I love your vids. My partner laughs at me for watching vids about a cow farm but I love watching them. You make it fascinating. Thanks

[@saskdutchkid]

Thank you!!!

[@imrdyru]

Another great video. Nice you keep everyone happy with new straw

[@saskdutchkid]

The girls love it!

[@waterbug85]

Cleaning out the cab of your tractor makes them run better, least it does with cars anyways. Good job taking care of stuff around there.

[@curtislongtin3577]

Hello. I think those flip gates are slicker then snot!! Lol

[@jimleon7894]

I really loved you selection of music. You are truly a professional.

[@rampup4746]

You're a good worker and teacher.

[@snowwolf5963]

Hello! First time subscriber here. Your work is great and your cows look so happy. Glad to see a farm that respects there cows and appreciates that there the ones making you money. Was wondering those cows that live outside don't they get cold in those negative temperatures outside with no shelter? Thanks again from the USA.

[@hanksfarmvideos]

You do good work! Nice clean farm

[@michael7423]

You know it’s going to be a great day when you wake up to a new Saskdutch video, stay above the snow and keep warm, brrrrr it’s cold

[@saskdutchkid]

Wow thanks!! Comments like these really make me want to make more videos!

[@michael7423]

@@saskdutchkid I know you and all farmers are very busy so I appreciate every video you produce, you are one of my top five youtubers. you have a great balance of commentary and great music!

[@michael7423]

@@saskdutchkid I hope you reach a million subs

[@kellyrobinson3136]

@@saskdutchkid I agree w/ @michael . The 'To Do' list is long and never ending for you, I'm sure. But you've been doing an excellent job w/ your posts. Love the drone shots, especially the night time ones. My first stop on my ph is always KZbin to see what your up to. Learned alot from you already. Thanks for giving all of us your moments of time.

[@michael7423]

Kelly Robinson ~ Thank you Kelly

[@randaloopy]

You are a hard-working dude. Watching your videos makes me feel soooo LAZY!

[@michael7423]

Well I’ve watched all your video’s at least three times 😂 , which proves I can’t get enough of you. You help me get through some tough times and I really want to thank you for all you do! I can’t wait much longer for your next vlog, someday I hope to visit north of the border and I would work for free for you if that was possible!

[@lonepine5596]

Nice video and music once again. Very interesting. 👍🏻

[@PeterM_K]

The drone shots of the farm are great! At first I tought it was an image from a simulator game, so neat does the farm look from above!

[@vickersvc]

Hey Jan, another wonderful video, your farm is turning into a winter wonderland , just a quick question, how many hours a day do you work, i know from experience that you have an early start to your day, do you have plenty of time off to follow in other interests and hobbies, looking fwd to your next video , keep safe, john from England.

[@saskdutchkid]

I can get time off if I schedule it but I don't really need to much time off. Id rather work all the time and be able to take time off when I want to travel or something!

[@leeande21]

Brilliant quality content

[@tf7274]

We have two Ventrac tractors for our operation...you would love one. Although you have a nice skid steer. Just cant mow you lawn to golf course spec with a skid steer...

[@saskdutchkid]

Haha yeah I’d take a skid steer over that ventrac all day! 💪🏻

[@makingithappen9722]

You have a beautiful winter landscape. Hope you have finished harvesting.

[@blondeboyy]

Fantastic drone shots of your dairy! Did not see any houses close by the barns so I guess you live away from all the work buildings.

[@snarkymcsnarkles3493]

I commend you on your cleanliness.

[@clintonmississippi2108]

Hello, I was just wondering if you crank and run your generator underload at least 1 hr and once per month? That will keep it ready to crank and take your load immediately. Otherwise if you don't exercise it you cannot count on it cranking and taking the load. Really enjoying your videos, keep up the good work....

[@sundancer3700]

Thanks for another great video to enjoy with Sunday morning coffee.

[@saskdutchkid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patricksmith3135]

This video is super. Thank you. You are quite intuitive too, anticipating what one might be wondering. You answered my questions before I could ask them. How good is that! I watched a TV documentary about Canada-Saskatchewan and the Plain. Is this where your farm is? What city or towns are near to you; it seemed quite sparse and I was wondering how far you go to school, shopping, church etc. Thanks again a for a great show; can't wait for more.

[@robinghunt]

Great reminder that your work continues regardless of the weather. Well thought out barn layout, easier to clean and that keeps the girls healthy.

[@saskdutchkid]

Yes the easier and more convenient the job is, the more likely someone is going to do it and do a good job!

[@joshwahoffa6535]

Love ur videos I’m from Central Alberta got a 150 dairy so just a suggestion why don’t you go with compost bedding we use shavings and we use a rottotiller to turn the shavings we manure once a year

[@cameronbarrett3057]

So does one generator power the farm? I work on a poultry farm and we have 6 houses and we use 3 generators and they are about the size you have.

[@timothyshepodd7826]

Nice driving w/ that single bale into the calf pen. Great vid ! Blessings.

[@saskdutchkid]

Thanks!

[@AuTzHaZe]

This is much bigger than our farm🐄 Greetings from Austria🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹

[@ytedebeer4033]

TOBIAS Edenhauser and our farm

[@sureshteluguvlogs5738]

Hi Jan I love your videos it's very snow time in Canada keep warm

[@saskdutchkid]

Yes its getting colder and colder! Not looking forward to holding up a camera when its -30 outside!!!

[@pastorcardoso]

Very good your content, greetings from Argentina

[@rogerwilson9892]

Yon the straw or manure cause the pack to steam you are correct by using the compost pile as an example nice video.

[@pratibhamootoo6402]

How long did all this take to setup I will love to know the history behind this massive farm

[@agnesh24agawane]

How much is monthly expenditure of Farm? In terms of utility, electricity, fodder, etc. And how much is your monthly milk production and revenue? You have huge farm.. And I really like your videos. I wonder how do you manage to take time out for editing from your schedule?

[@afarmerslife2092]

Hey keep up the great videos

[@saskdutchkid]

Will do!!!

[@wrightfarmshoffman8663]

Great video, ur way more explanatory than most on here I can say ,

[@michael7423]

Wright farms Hoffman - I love it when Jan explains what he is doing. It’s better than anything tv has to offer

[@saskdutchkid]

Thank you!

[@BruceInFlorida]

@@saskdutchkid Jan and Eric (10th Gen Dairy Farmer) have got to be the hardest working young Farmers on YT. ???? JAN: how old are you? Both you guys have a lot of responsibilities, yet always responsive to your subs.

[@asquithmainlines699]

I am betting the cows were thinking, were you born in a barn? Please close that big door it is getting cold in here. LOL As always really enjoy your videos.

[@SuperMatt2112]

Another great video from the Handsome Farmer dude. Thanks for the information, a farmers work is never done it seems. I so honor all your Farmers for keeping the world feed though your hard work and dedication, much appreciated.

[@highstandards6226]

Wow, you must have a FORTUNE invested in machinery alone! But, sure beats pitchfork and wheelbarrows!

[@saskdutchkid]

Yeah it’s a necessary evil!

[@bnicetoday]

If you like drone shots check out Jan's "Barley Silage 2016" with Bassnectar.

[@Deutschehordenelite]

You get big scoops with that loader!

[@saskdutchkid]

Yes that grapple really helps!

[@martinsklavins4317]

Like your farm

[@rg8340]

Seems like you’re doing all the work

[@dannyt8181]

Another great video

[@markybear92840]

Jan, I hope Santa brings you some new farm pants...as yours seem to have been used to their fullest!

[@amyamy6272]

Great vid, I enjoy learning all about what it takes to run a dairy like this. You do a wonderful job of explaining the details! As a fellow Sask Dutch kid, I’ve got a question, do you like hagelslag? and if so, chocolate or multicoloured? I like both, but Grandma always had chocolate 😊

[@travisjohnson8240]

This question isn't for me, and I love in Oregon, USA, but, what is hagelslag? Chocolate has me intrigued.

[@amyamy6272]

Travis Johnson you should google it 😆

[@travisjohnson8240]

Sprinkles on toast? I don't know, but sugar is put on it anyway, so maybe the sweet would be good. I don't know if I'll try this, but it doesn't seem too bad.

[@amyamy6272]

Travis Johnson my fam never put it on toast, it was always on a piece of plain white bread (homemade was the best) with lots of butter to make sure the sprinkles stuck to the bread 😂

[@saskdutchkid]

@@amyamy6272 Yes I love hagelslag! I always love the chocolate ones! On plain bread or toast! Multi colored ones are a close second! All dutch bread toppings are great!

[@christinekeleher3578]

Just a suggestion but if you wipe the eye off of any built up dust what not would that make a difference. I was just getting that idea from my own personal experience with my iRobot roomba vacuum if dust gets on the eye it has a hard time getting its surroundings. 🧼🧺

[@Mr4455dbirk]

You should do a review on those sweet Dunlop boots! Or maybe a whole winter wear setup...

[@saskdutchkid]

Good idea! I think i need some new coveralls though haha these are pretty torn up!

[@rudysimmonds3252]

Looks like you need some help with the cattle and barn chores.Nice video .

[@red_power79]

Have u done a video on your old milking and cow housing?

[@jackbarry9469]

Are your barns heated with a hot loop of water? In the floor. Do you heat the water with natural gas? @saskdutchkid

[@jackbarry9469]

Also @saskdutch kid we built a front end loader attachment with a large bale spear made of 4130 steel on a hydraulic motor so u just cut the net and it unrolls for u. Might be handy for this job

[@brentreid7031]

I really like watching your videos. So are all the dry cow's and replacement heifers kept in the barn too. Again thank you for the video eh.

[@samuelwalch9264]

Looks like that wheel loader cleans out those straw packs faster than that skid steer

[@taramcfarlane9238]

I love ur videos 🙂❤️

[@saskdutchkid]

Thank you!

[@rg8340]

Wow a lot of work when you have a farm with cows

[@spideybrent]

You need a bobcat washer Great video

[@davidvanderzwaag8101]

Good vids buddy, should make a feeding video , i am dairy farmer from pei milking around 210 with 4 lelys ,

[@nickallan4051]

Man your blowing up I subscribed at 2k about 2 weeks ago now your at 17 thousand!!

[@gavinperry7237]

Why do you not close the barn door to keep the heat in while you are taking a bucket load to out behind the coral?

[@Murphyslawfarm]

Great video mate

[@saskdutchkid]

Thanks!

[@travisjohnson8240]

How much time is it between power out and generator turning on? I know at hospitals, it's about 3 secs, and a shop I know in portland, it's about 30 secs. I don't imagine your at that level, but I may be wrong.

[@saskdutchkid]

A few seconds, we don't want it to switch on if there's just some kinda of short power glitch.

[@travisjohnson8240]

Thank you for the answer. We are nowhere near advanced. We have a couple pigs, when we need the generator, we grab it, and turn it on

[@BillAndersonNS]

16,700 subscribers is quite an accomplishment especially since you have only 36 videos posted to KZbin. Maybe it proves that QUALITY IS >>> than QUANTITY

[@michaelpaulzine6486]

that bedding looks dry enough to reuse in your outside corrals.

[@kellyrobinson3136]

That grapple bucket is pretty handy to have, isn't it? As for the dirty cab ... Your coffee cups vs our empty water bottles, your dirt and straw mix vs our mud and Tagro mix ... uhmm, trade ya tractor cleaning jobs. 😂🤣

[@saskdutchkid]

Hahaha okay you got it! Love the grapple bucket!

[@craigflatley7370]

Good video!

[@technicalthoughts1482]

After how many days you clean the calfs bed

[@stanleyjones4180]

enjoyed the video thanks

[@ginapappas4202]

Luv this

[@SimseFalk1819]

since the last video. you got over 5.000 subs wow

[@saskdutchkid]

Yeah I’m blown away!

[@ronhoffman632]

How often do you run the generator? I assume you run it periodically to test it.

[@brianhurkett5128]

Do you spray the pens with something like jays fluid before putting new bedding down

[@beazleylaw]

How many people are working the dairy farm?

[@jenniferwhite6089]

the wash bay is very handled on a farm too yes we have 10 bay wash bay and 2 can have the semi-trucks and trailers inside to wash with the doors closed too we wash out milk trucks or the cattle trailers we got tired of rebuilding the trailer rushing out clean it out and wash too does not get out of hand now

[@sloniu76]

🤩👍👍👍

[@AssDust]

sask boy too, i can smell it from here

[@Ahmad-Usafzai]

love your contents. wish i could work on that farm

[@rdekort9273]

Why do you have 2 Wheel loaders and a skitsteer?

[@fireguymel]

He explained in one if his videos that one wheel loader is a “dirty” loader for manure, dirt, etc. the other is a “ clean” loader for feed, etc.

[@technicalthoughts1482]

Its just looks beautiful but really difficult to work in this climate

[@keenankelley187]

Looking good

[@jerrydrake1140]

What do you do for fun? When will your Dad be on a video? How old are you? How long have you been working on the farm full time? How many days a week do you personally work?

[@piglet1639]

Does your filming slow down your day much ?

[@saskdutchkid]

Maybe a half an hour over the course of the day but its the editing that makes it take long!

[@garrettbigbear7299]

Menuuerr

[@debbieferguson2985]

Questions .....Do the calves stay with the cow at all? If not what do you do with the colostrum? Do you sex the sperm before you breed to get all heifers? How long will a cow milk before she goes dry ? How many years will a cow milk? We raise beef cows on a lot smaller scale and in West Texas , much different weather!! Thanks for bringing us along so neat to learn new things !!

[@dougberry1011]

How many people work on the farm besides yourself? I know there are others having seen them in previous videos but you are like a one man army. Is the farm house in the trees which can be seen from high drone shot?

[@Deutschehordenelite]

why are you using one way coffee mugs when you make it yourself? 😄

[@saskdutchkid]

Your right I should be using a reusable mug!

[@vivekchauhanchauhan9070]

Beautiful boy 💙

[@czarnos22cz82]

How much cows is on farm?

[@dallasbaiton3234]

Good to see this modern dairy operation. Two questions on the average how many personal on a operation like this year round and in witch part of the country is this Dairy . Just curious but if you don’t want to say I understand . Good clear description of the tasks need to be done .

[@saskdutchkid]

Thanks! We have 4 family members participating in daily chores, also we have 3 employees.