The Bulls have Arrived! Tragedy on the Homestead, One of Our Livestock was Killed.

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[@robert5109]

If Oliver is 3 months old that is really young to be weaned . He is bawling because he wants his mom.

[@timothywagers1782]

My granduncle was almost killed by a black angus bull he raised, treated him like a dog just a big pet. We all petty him and never had any fear of the animal, then one day he was walking through the barn lot after milking and the bull hit him from the back and grinded him into the ground like dust. The bull kept grinding and pushing him ended up next to a wooden fence and my stepdad was able to drag him out from under the fence saving his life, a hard thing to see as a 8 yr old boy. Nearly killed him and he we was never right again, broken back, ribs sever head trauma it was terrible. As others have stated, never trust any bull, especially if he has mated before. I was raised on a large dairy farm milking cows, Holstein cows, don’t matter the breed they all can turn on you.

[@maiyetri]

I, long ago, drove into town from where I lived. There were two bulls fighting on a hillside early in the morning. I was gone most of the day and was on my way home, probably 5 hours later, and not only were the bulls still going at it but half the town was parked on the roadside watching.

[@cue881-yo7kz]

Sorry to hear about Curley. Hopefully, things will calm down so you can have a peaceful Christmas. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Evan and Rebecca, so sorry for your loss of a Ram on your homestead. Hope things settle to your benefit. Hope that the newly purchased Bull "Oliver/Ollie" grows and works out for you over many years . We have a lot of delivery problems with FED-X especially this time of the year, new inexperienced drivers that don't care. We expect damaged boxes from UPS but they do look for the correct delivery spot. Stay safe and keep up the great work around there. Fred.

[@FDChappy]

My dad's prize show ram, Master Bates (a dorset) died when he butted a bull dozer blade. Sorry about your loss.

[@markrice3502]

sorry about the ram things happen and we cant control it glad the new 4x4 is working out too have a great day and thank you for sharing with us

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Evan we enjoy your videos. So sorry about Curly. Just keep an eye on the bull. Especially when they are breeding. Again thank you for sharing your farm with us.

[@AshleyJohns-k3b]

Never trust a bull ever! The older they get and the longer you have them the less safe you become. If you have to go in the field with them make sure you have the side by side or preferably the tractor with you. Be safe.

[@cajunnathan4586]

Those Tote Racks are a Very Unique firewood container. Thats truly the way to Organize your firewood

[@carlthor91]

The racks are an idea just a little bit younger than the totes. Best wishes from Northern Canada

[@Intarsiaman1]

Never trust a Bull period

[@dwightl5863]

Amen to that.

[@karenwerth8484]

So sorry to hear about your loss, it’s never easy when they become part of the family. Oliver will come around he just needs to get adjusted to everyone in the pasture

[@brucerazor5202]

I’ve heard some terrible stories about a bull that people thought was tame, and it ended up ending someone’s life

[@DwightMitchell-zi9uk]

Thank you for the update. Sorry about Charlie. Watched him over the years.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

That is sad, the fact that the Ram died quickly would usually indicate a broken neck or deadly concussion from a skull fracture that stopped either its breathing or stopped its heart from beating. Rams can also die from heat exhaustion when fighting for prolonged periods in hot weather.

[@Armanger]

Had to order a new tshirt, dont care when it shows up, but the other one is starting to wear out! Cheers, and Merry Christmas! Enjoy it!

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Bot to be cold Hearted ( I was raised on a Farm). If you have livestock you will have death that happens seemly for no reason! It Happens, more often than people realize! But I do hope that you put Curly to good Use! (Mutton tastes great!)!!

[@BennyMitchell-d3s]

From old white haired farmer NEVER turn your back on a bull. Angus are at the top of the list but all can be bad to deal with. Be nice one minute take you down the next. Be careful around them.

[@cathiwim]

My Tshirt came today - thank you ! I love it! Hope you get stickers made with the colored logo- i would buy one

[@jetman258]

Yes cleaning up workshop #1 priority. Inside projects through winter is on your mind.

[@daletalkington9743]

Sorry for your loss

[@ladyjay6741]

Black angus are top shelf beef but never turn your back on them. Especially if you Think they are getting friendly, they will think your playing and BAM you get hurt. Bulls are all muscle and can kill you; I know cause we raised Black angus for 45 yrs, till my husband passed. So, Hello from Michigan, stay safe...BOTH of you. And Merry Christmas, God bless.

[@charleskloentrup9153]

Very good advice . Bulls are not to be trusted. This was told to me by my Grand dad he was a 5 th generation dairy farmer

[@brandywhitney4400]

So sorry to hear about Curly! Hugs Rebekah!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Love watching all the livestock! Great looking bull's!!!

[@mikeharris50]

Received my shirt very quickly with no problems.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello Evan,Rebecca lots of comments on the bull. Enjoyed your video have a great day.

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Such an exciting time having the Bulls. Really looking forward to the new babies. Have you thought about dehorning Ellie? I hear it is really easy to band the horns. No pain, and after a while they just fall off. Ranching Sodak uses the banding method. So sorry for your loss of Curly. Best wishes, D

[@rogernation2551]

We raised “black baldy” cattle. Hereford cow with an angus bull. You really get the best of both breeds. But I’ve witnessed angus bulls do some devastating damage. We bought an angus from the bull sale one year. Bought it home and the first thing it did was snap off a railroad tie at the ground. We loaded him back up, sold him, and purchased another. Always hated putting the bulls back together after they were finished with breeding cause it always meant there would be a lot of fence to mend.

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi there guy's so sorry u lost curly big hug and kisses. X

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Guys

[@billkrebbs9972]

Never turn your back on that bull

[@rodfair5698]

Sorry about your loss. Losing one of your flock, which you could have made money on, is devastating. Especially when you pay them so much attention as you both do . Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

[@jwright650]

Sorry to hear about Curley.

[@tommychew6544]

I'm glad you shared this about the lambs, it just goes to show to show that nature happens! We can't foresee everything we think we can, we don't have our thumb on nature like we think we do. I hope the bulls work out and do their jobs, it's just one of the unknows of how things work. Thanks for the episode!

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Those IBC bladders work great as a roof when you cut em on the angle and set em on top.

[@AfterTheRains]

Al at Lumnah Acres did the same thing but they get tons of snow.

[@ChristopherUllrich-d9y]

I'm sorry for you loss of Curly. Congratulations on your two bulls. I hope Tyrone gets the two heifers pregnant before he leaves.

[@coyroberts8356]

Cool thanks 😊

[@onepup-pr3yl]

Curly probably had a heart attack after his little altercation, look on the bright side you have some free dog tucker for the winter. All animals have evolved to deal with the physicality of day-to-day life with each other or predation. A little push and shove wouldn't have caused any serious injury or death unless, by misadventure, very few animal species fight to the death and usually the weaker ones will just run away. Angus Jersey X should make some decent eating beef probably with the yellow fat of the Jersey being dominant but very tasty, something to look forward to, and by then Olly will be calling the shots.

[@kathyloguercio7705]

Sorry about the loss of one of your rams. It's sad. Farm life.

[@lorimecikalski3079]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's probably too late now, and I also don't know if it's possible, but too bad your couldn't donate Curly's body to U of I. Don't they have a vet program? It would have been interesting to know what exactly happened to him.

[@dickdavidson3616]

I was thinking autopsy as well

[@markpashia7067]

Thanks for the update Evan, just that time of year. Yes, getting things done inside is good that way when it is cold enough you will have a warm project or two. Of course then the ground will freeze and you will be extra busy. Such is life I guess.

[@wrldvw1836]

The bulls are beautiful. The cows were excited. The steers, not so much.

[@grantmagnuson4883]

Since it’s possible that Larry killed curly, I suggest you go on find two unrelated Rams about four months, old, from two different sources, and then send Larry the freezer camp. Oliver may miss his mother, but we are so old dairy calves at three days old, to a guy who bottle-fed them, and then pale, fed them. The heifer calves that we kept we treated the same, and they were weaned from pill feeding at five or six weeks. You might feed him a little grain for a couple of months, how long with the hay and silage.

[@kathycrook1913]

I'm so sorry for your loss😢

[@chrisdalebout5106]

For the sharp edges on the totes, a pool noodle or tubing insulation would be a good addition 😮😊

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Great job my friend. You have it all looking pretty good. Keep it up and thanks for the ride.

[@brettanderson5965]

You should consider doing a quick video on your pets, I always get a laugh at your cats as they are always in the background of your videos.

[@IlliniWarrior]

the two rams came together when their testosterone levels were off the chart - Moe might have got in a head shot but I'd be thinking an overload on the heart ....

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I'm Canadian and Canada post is on strike, No packages moving here lol . RIP Curly 🐑💙

[@terrihoover5665]

Moe, the street alley ram! Sorry for your loss of Curly, but that comment was kinda funny.

[@jeremybell9113]

Doesn’t matter if he is tame or not never turn your back on him please!!!

[@garyc6991]

Turn an empty tote over by the splitter to put your kindling on as you are splitting.

[@terrylutz9622]

I grew up on a farm we had a bull with our two milk cows went I took them from the pasture to milk we had to take him along or he would break out of the pasture. Hundreds of times no problem then one day he charged me if there wasn’t a farm wagon near for me to dive under he would have gored me. My dog puppy tried to stop the bull but the pull through him and injured him. I would not keep two bulls in the same pen.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

So sorry 💔

[@SuperFourwinns]

I have raised sheep and you will need to take the ram out with the ewes when they lamb. The bucks will bunt you when you are looking. I have seen them bunt a farmer and break a hip. I have had a ram come at me and hit me in the chest. They are not to be trusted at all. We raise Adam from a lamb and he still worked me over when I wasn't watching. Love your channel. We also had a jersey family cow and ended up using an angus bull to get her breed. good luck...............

[@normangarrand1106]

If you watch Pete on just a few acres interact with his animals you'll have no trouble having a bull around .Don't let people scare you .

[@--_DJ_--]

A healthy amount of fear, or maybe call it respect is due. Especially with an animal you don't know at all.

[@andiej9549]

Pete’s bulls are a Dexters. Completely different breed in temperament & size. Can’t compare the two. Dexters are known for being placid. Angus are not.

[@ElectricScot]

Canada Post is on strike this past month and no sign of it ending any time soon. As a result FedEx and UPS are not accepting some shipments.

[@frrapp2366]

i understand the merc problems ! we have a stained glass jewelry and wind chime business and i just had to take my wife to urgent care because of respiratory problems on top of her ashma not helping our making and shipping out of orders!!!be careful of the new bull and Mia she doesnt know how big she is one head toss and you could have a serious injury!! have a great holiday season

[@justgawkin2418]

It’s not totally unheard of for 2 rams to fight to the death; and it can happen really fast. These are powerful animals. I don’t have first hand experience with this but I have read that 3 or more rams usually will not fight as hard to determine dominance as 2 will. Something to think about.

[@johnr3603]

😊❤👍 for time stamp, Indy guy here!

[@blainehenkelman2078]

The Canadian postal service is on Strick right now and that may be why your orders for Canadians are stuck. FYI

[@AfterTheRains]

Sad to hear about Curly and it must have been utter shock for you both. You can trust Miah to be front and centre with the mooing. That lady likes to be noticed.

[@mikesmodscustoms]

Wish i was closer to your homestead. I could use those plastic totes that come out of ur fire wood totes.

[@everettvancampen3315]

I had a package shipped November 28 from GA, still hasn’t shown up!

[@americanbeefranch]

Cattle always have to find the pecking order.

[@timbaugher3826]

My daddy always told me never pick at a bull because it would make it mean.😊😊❤❤

[@dansmith8933]

Evan. Take a look at the electric log splitter at harbor freight for in your shop. You won’t regret it. You can make all the kinlin jour heart desires much easier

[@Steve.5]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Ram. Maybe he had a bad heart that gave out under stress.

[@matthewkahn3480]

We raised up a bull and he is not full grown yet and the 4 girls are still pushing him and it's been a year now ! They won't let him eat until there all done ...I mite need to lock him in the barn to feed him .

[@PhyllisGentry-b8n]

My condolences on the loss of Curly. The baby bull, Oliver, is cute. Hope the big bull, Tyrone, behaves himself. Be safe please both of you.❤

[@Paul8661]

When an animal dies due to accident or competition, do you dress it out and harvest the meat or just dispose it? Love your channel

[@daleficklin1607]

I know nothing about sheep but not sure you would butcher a ram. I do know that you sure wouldn’t butcher an animal when the testosterone level is high. We butchered a steer one time in that situation and you couldn’t stand to be in the kitchen when it was fixed. Disposed of all of it after paying the butcher bill.

[@CowboysCarnival]

Yeah shipping is a bit of a nightmare. Our postal service hasn't run for like over a month.

[@kathycrook1913]

Hi guys!

[@NavyVet63]

You are very traditional when it comes to firestarters. May I humbly suggest a beezwax candle, or some such other firestarter other than kindlling?

[@5thgen916]

Be very careful around that bull. You treat yours like pets and trust them the same. A bull should never be trusted as their moods change quick and can kill you.

[@marcamp5450]

Watch Steinmetz family farms. Justin just got gored by his bull. Was a bottle fed baby

[@5thgen916]

@marcamp5450 Lost a good friend who thought he was good to get in a pen alone. Coded on the life flight after the animal was dispatched for paramedics to get access to him. Knew cattle but gave one too much trust. Help was gone for 5 minutes at most.

[@toddcaskey9984]

A guy last year in my town got killed by his bull that he raised.

[@johnr3603]

Duuhh.

[@fisherman7455]

There is no such thing as a trustworthy bull. Never get comfortable with a bull. Always have away to escape. I would suggest that you put the bull and heifers in their on pasture to make it easier to manage the others.

[@jakeschisler7525]

A friend of mine was killed by a bull, he was hit pretty hard while in the building. He got crushed.

[@clevjam]

Evan, How about some firestarter from Outdoors With The Morgans? Do you think it would work for you? I'll send you some if you do.

[@kkeenan536]

Three months is pretty young to wean a calf, 5-6 months is the norm. When you were telling us about Curly, all I could think of was the “Wild Kingdom” shows where those bighorn sheep would go at each other! 😆 He must’ve gotten smacked just right. That stinks, sorry for your loss

[@kenrosser8160]

Your ram most likely had a heart attack from doing that causes stress on small animals

[@satguy]

Things getting lost, packages being mishandled and damaged. How much are we paying people nowadays because everybody demanded pay raises? Yet, it appears they care even less now than they did before.

[@arlodewald5378]

I haven't seen you use mineral tubs for the cows . If you can come up with a couple , they may be a good kindling holders as your splitting , moving , storage outside the house ?

[@25Soupy]

Gus is a great name for a bull. Maybe the next one. What breed is Tyrone?

[@JohnGrubb-c4r]

Shipping in Indiana have been bad for 3 months now

[@JulesGrooveTube]

Will you be putting up plastic to cover that opening you cut in the cow barn for winter?

[@CountryViewAcres]

We are going to put up a sliding door.

[@timbrown1240]

Do you process your animals after something like this happens

[@CountryViewAcres]

No, we dont.

[@rayeddy528]

Rebecca, please be careful when handling the large livestock!!! I noticed you had a cut on your right wrist!! Also noticed you had a very hard time opening the trailer gate to let the bulls out. This might have been when you scrapped your wrist or maybe not. You do not have the arm reach or the upper body strength to be opening the cattle gate, in my opinion!!??!!? I hope and pray you let Evan take care of that and you do the filming!!! I would never let my wife do what you did trying to open and close that cattle gate while I filmed her !!!??!! Just my opinion after having 48 years of experience handling cattle!! God bless you all and Merry CHRISTmas!!!! Eddy

[@Whynothunt1234]

She looks very capable to me. She’s not a fragile person

[@rayeddy528]

@Whynothunt1234 Thank you and God bless you and your family !!! Eddy

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Well, at 8:37 someone is mounting someone, lol.

[@kenrosser8160]

Never open your trailer that way again with a bull in it

[@patrickjames1080]

@@kenrosser8160 yep, that wasn't good

[@petegraham1458]

Sorry about the Ram.

[@kerryzimmerman6034]

How about finishing up the old tractor on a rainy day.

[@davidowen8632]

Man that big door on the barn looks good?

[@johncanody5456]

Change out the ram for a new ram when it is needed. Just as you would in the bull when he get to big for the cows.

[@jackg.1759]

Was their issue with the trailer lights? The cats, attention hogs is right. Thanks for the video.

[@sherrywiley3916]

Never trust or turn your back on the bulls!

[@workhardlivefree3818]

I would never run two or more rams, bulls, roosters.... There's too much competition as the alpha when there's females around. You'll definitely have this happen again if Your breeding males are together

[@csnanny1882]

So sorry, I know nothing about animals, except bull are very mean.Be be very careful, always be on guard.

[@richardbooze6460]

Always keep rams separate, rams have headed butted cows to death.

[@johnr3603]

Say wwhhaaatt!

[@JakeGrubb-u7k]

More than likely, he died from being head butt and got his neck broke

[@joeford7350]

Evan y'all must stop treating these animals as pets. Two of the most dangerous animals are billy goats and ram sheep, and close behind are pet bulls. Treat them as herd animals, are someone is going to get hurt.

[@stevet5238]

take your one ram to auction every year to sell him and buy a new ram at the same time .