Cows, Firewood and Farmhouse Cooking. Homesteading.

The first 12 cord pile of wood is all cut up. Melissa cooks on the wood fired cook stove. New cow pasture. Milking Mesa. Farmhouse cooking.

[@larrygorst8749]

Good Lad. Wonderful lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.

[@rogerpultz5597]

Awesome video Joe 👍👍 really enjoyed it

[@sandrasherritt9708]

I find it so cute how sociable cows are. They are getting to know you now! And they seem quite curious, comfortable and happy! NICE!

[@littleacres6753]

That morning routine with the cows is hilarious

[@johnl8996]

Watching the cow happy dance made my night! She is one happy camper :)

[@mikaso]

Same :)

[@chefeddie6164]

Seeing all this makes me appreciate how much work goes into a gallon of milk. Keep living the good life Joe.

[@bonniearmbruster8401]

Great Video!

[@karolmolitor4675]

Oh, Festus peeking around the door is SO CUTE ! ❤❤❤

[@CarolPearse-q3w]

Festus is gonna be gone in time, breaks my heart, I could never be a farmer, we have20 free range ckns here, they live their life, pets, no eating them here, nope, like I said, I’d be a shitty farmer😔

[@bettyboop7738]

​@@CarolPearse-q3wcarol...you make it work..so nice you can do it anyway you want, a blessing...like joe and Melissa ❤... enjoy your life my dear ♥️ BB from somewhere in Louisiana USA 🤠

[@bettyferguson2815]

I used to love watching our cows eat corn on the cob. They'll love them if you ever miss a cob and they don't do any harm.

[@tiddums1151]

Looks like the two beasts are falling into a nice casual acquaintance and acceptance with you. It's a nice feeling.

[@MrLangDog]

I've never found cows particularly endearing but Mesa sure has a personality and is quite cute. She sure is growing on me. Even before Joes confirmed, I was wondering if that was a happy dance.

[@chuckolson5825]

When you go to a store the choice of milk is whole, 2%, 1/2&1/2, and cream and skim which is what you get off the centrafuge .

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Yea! Thanks Joe ! I always enjoy your videos! Thank you ! Have a blessed weekend!

[@katherinebabcock55]

Love it!! Love your videos Joe, thanks for sharing

[@pamelar5868]

What a pleasant video. ❤

[@HillbillyChris]

Great Video as always, my Friend! Watching your Videos make me feel like having Holidays and inspire me for my own Garden work. Best regards from Thuringia, Germany!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Joe and Melissa, you all are working hard and eating good. Thanks for showing the old wood stove fired up and cooking , sure warms the soul. Stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.

[@memecats5698]

I love the sounds of wind blowing through tall evergreen tree, the sound I loved camping in up near Lake Tahoe area, it’s like their speaking to you.

[@houstontexas4658]

Mesa has become the star of your channel, she needs her own KZbin!

[@timpartlow6321]

Yeah go Mesa she's been so good awesome gal

[@anna13lak]

I’ve noticed Mesa has put on a few more inches since she’s become your cow…she’s looking pretty happy ❤😂

[@dianajones7999]

Joe takes good care of his livestock !

[@azsinger49]

Dude, you are a one man army. I've been watching for several years and you have not slowed down a bit. I bet you sleep well each night with the kind of activity you have in running your homestead. I love breakfast for lunch sometimes or even dinner. Oh, on October 13 it was 105, today the 19th it was in the 70's Fall can finally happen here in Arizona.

[@dropshot1967]

If you can get a second hand pro or semi pro woodsplitter with a bigger table and a loglift, that would reduce the pressure on your hernia. The added advantage would be that these splitters usually are a lot faster than the boxstore splitter you are using now. another option would be to roll the logs in the bucket of the farmall and lift the bucket to the height of the splitter, that would reduce your lifting by hand and give you a bigger working area at the splitter. I know you are very busy but maybe you can work toward the goal of splitting your firewood a year in advance. Espewcially your oak firewood will not be dry enough to be burned with good efficiency this year. That usually takes over a year to dry after splitting (rule of thumb is one inch per year from the outside in which is why splitting it small reduces the frying time). It will often burn when it is not seasoned, and it will burn longer, but a lot of the heat is lost to evaporating the moisture in the wood, in the end it will result in less heat available for heating.

[@bettyboop7738]

Love these videos.... nice old cook stove...masa loves her shelter, surprised how much they like there cozy area !.. all around enjoyable video thanks joe and Melissa 💕🤠... BB from somewhere in Louisiana USA

[@lotzoso]

33:05 I love Festus running into new pasture. He's excited!

[@marianfrances4959]

Back in the day, my grandmother was a rural midwife. She put premies in the warming oven, overnight, in stoves like that!👍😎🇨🇦 Cattle are looking so good!

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Joe and Melissa it’s always great to see what y’all are doing over and over again. I look forward to seeing what y’all are doing, always great content! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@OzziesOddities]

I forgot about this channel for a while. Just remembered and came back. This isn't what I expected to see.😂

[@OzziesOddities]

I'm all for it though, just made me laugh out loud to know that Joe started a dairy for some reason.

[@johnferrier2803]

I find it fascinating how the cows have settled into their new home and the milking and feeding routine. You initially had to lead Masa into the milking stall, and now she is waiting for you and comes in by herself.

[@andyfreer8463]

Looking forward to the tent video my favorite video cheer joe and mellisa

[@ChunkEC]

Hey Joe, Bravo makes a dustless corn grinder I believe the model is the Bravo 4V. Check it out they don’t look like they would cost a guy his arm and both legs.

[@annfears1724]

I truly enjoyed watching 👀 the video Mesa & Festus. Looking healthy, they love their shelter home, so comfy🐄🐄. Where are my furry friends🐕🐕🐕 .

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Another great video Joe.👍🏻👌🏻

[@margaretpervier8357]

The color on the trees is beautiful!😊

[@sissuesace1724]

Hey guys.....try using saw dust as bedding for warmth. They don't eat it! You need about 4 in. thick bed...or more is better.

[@vargy3]

I have not seen Joni in a long time. Shes a cool dog.

[@helenkelly6444]

My daughter and I always joke about getting a cow because we drink tons of milk per day. We love milk! I love watching Mesa! ❤❤❤she's so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️! And sweet!

[@bonniearmbruster8401]

More work for you Joe!

[@randycornell9796]

That's the Joe I like,never stops.. Keep up the great work. Stay safe and have a great day.👍🤓👍🤓.Randy.

[@TennesseeMtnMan]

Hey Joe…. How about putting one of your Turkey Fryer Pots on the wood stove to heat your water for cleaning milk machine ?? How’s that for a run on sentence ??? 👍😜😂

[@RichardL7836]

Mother nature is trying to keep the warmer weather around. A couple of frosty mornings is just the beginning of course.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Joe wouldn’t it be easier to place the tractor bucket within reach as your cutting the firewood?

[@fredscherber6720]

Acorn squash with butter and brown sugar awesome

[@stuartroland9605]

Great vdeo Joe.🤩👍👍

[@karencarpenter7894]

It's just like hunting or going fishing it's what hes got going on and if you don't like it don't be bad. Joe i love all your videos please keep up the good things in life it helps me get though a bad day

[@skittycats]

Cute the cows love the corn stalks and surprised Mesa can do that happy dance being pregnant and all. I wonder if there are any farmers willing to give you some so they get their treats through the winter. Also I see more corn planted in next years garden😊

[@chadk9532]

Really hope people are paying attention. This is how you survive. Building Empire's!

[@robertallan9601]

I'm surprised you haven't purchased a processer for all the firewood Joe. (with your hernia etc).

[@CarolSchreffler]

Greetings from Northeast Ohio. You probably know this, but straw makes better bedding than hay. If hay gets wet it stays wet and gets moldy. If straw gets wet, it will dry again.

[@timpartlow6321]

Id like to see two months at the tent family friends one month would be good 2 would be great y'all have such a blessed spot why not

[@sissuesace1724]

Bet the guy that has delivered wood to you has a never ending supply

[@mikenawrocki1837]

Awsome video

[@richardchayer6597]

I cant wait for the little bacon seeds to show up in the spring

[@roberthathaway7958]

She is a very good looking lady and a big cow

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Is the milking area.built where the ceramic studio was.going to be?

[@loftymcdowell5789]

Seems like alot of work joe. Bag of milk is 5 bucks. 4 liters

[@richsan4808]

I would be curious to know how much you save by using the wood boiler besides the hot water wouldn't a efficient wood stove in The Farmhouse be a better route

[@NorthernSeclusion]

We save a lot. The wood boiler heats the house and the house hot water and the whole workshop building front and back and it heats the guesthouse building. We heat all the buildings for about the same amount (a little less actually) than it costed us just to heat the house prior to mus getting the boiler. We could not afford to heat all 3 buildings if we did not have the wood boiler.

[@cchambers8632]

Since you are cooking in the shop and you need hot water for milking the cow and the cream separator, why not put a permanent water line and a water heater in the shop?

[@stonieburk]

What are you guys doing with the milk

[@chrisswain5633]

Can’t wait for the other vlogs n reviews

[@johnrisko8719]

They are your videos you show what you want 🍺🍺🍺🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@georgefaulk2528]

What is next the achievements that they love that tampon Tim has achieved for the state on Minnesota and is going to deliver to the entire country?

[@jonnorton9720]

When your grinding your feed if you take a Benadryl a hour or so before it helps..

[@rustyshackleford498]

Ah wood splitting. You're going to have to come up with a more professional grade splitter, or its going to put it in the dirt early. The vertical spltters seem to be a little more user friendly. Definitely needs a higher flow pump. Lots of work for sure.

[@jimdempsey7129]

What about one of those shop acts with a large bag for the sawdust!

[@mikaso]

I really love seing you work with the cows and the milk and cream! But, do you pasterurize the milk? It's really awesome when its raw, tastes better and is more gentle on the stomach, too.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

We do not pasteurize it. I like it cold and raw.

[@mikaso]

@@NorthernSeclusion Very happy to hear that! Thanks again

[@RandyBlattner]

More cow bells ❤ 😂

[@Rayvan43]

I would suggest that you hook up a trailer and throw the wood in it to move it. That way you are not having to pick it up to put it in the bucket and save your back. It wouldn't be hard to tap into the heater from the wood boiler for hot water, so you don't have to carry it from the house.

[@curtislackner3286]

Great video when is deer camp at tent looking forward to seeing it

[@annetterodrigue7086]

I was wondering when Mesa is going to have her baby? Pardon me here but I am not sure how you spell her name. I hope she will be in the shelter to keep this little baby nice and dry and warm. I love her so much.absolutly precious. ❤

[@peggyannparkes1863]

You might not be allergic to the corn dust -- maybe it'd something they treat the corn with -- fertilizer? insecticide? PS plastic tarps never protected my plants. I always used an o;d blanket or packing blanket.

[@jmar665]

Enjoyed the video. You should try an Allegra 180 every day and see if it helps. Sounds like an allergy.

[@francinechretien1454]

Thinking that the cow loves the taste of the bar oil .....look at her licking the logs !

[@lynnsenger9950]

Joe - "Just don't eat it all." Mesa - 🍻 The way you interact with the animals just shows how much of a kindhearted person you are. Grateful for your videos, Joe.

[@lotzoso]

I hope you realize that the turkey is for Thanksgiving dinner. Festus is steaks and hamburger. Pigs are coming next. It's a working farm and it produces fresh meat. Be prepared.

[@lynnsenger9950]

@@lotzoso I do! That's what makes it more remarkable.

[@lotzoso]

Yes, Joe is kind-hearted but he chose farm life. I would do the same if I had the property for it.

[@TomandMaryWhittaker-e8q]

The farm is looking great Joe. Question of the day - would square bales be easier to manage than the large round ones? Deer season is a few weeks away!!

[@NorthernSeclusion]

They would be easier to mange but cost wise, what you buy for 60.00 (round bale) would cost you about 200.00 if you bought the same poundage in square bales. It is worth the extra work getting the round bales because of the money savings.

[@CarolPearse-q3w]

You seem to be doing a lot of the work the cream separator was Melissa’s job I thought,now you’re doing it, I think you have enough to do now,I know she works, but holy smokes, you got a lot on you’re hands

[@rickardjohnson4524]

I see you throwing it a pile and then picking it up to throw it in a carrier than stacking it again and agaian, curious, cut it, throw it in your trackter and stack it then, save one more on??? Bla,Bla, on my part, Thumbs Up Guys, Thanks!!!...

[@karene9131]

That’s a very nice cow! I may have missed this, but what do you do with all the milk etc? Also my husband and I watch all of your videos…thank you for all the work you put into them!🤗❤️

[@florencecampbell774]

You should cut your sticks smaller,for your lifting.Try not to bust that hernia out again.Remember it’s not as strong now,it’s weaker.I say that because I care.Your soup and bread looked real good Millisia🌺🌺🥰

[@catswambo9706]

What temperature can a cow endure over winter nights? The wood shed is open and so is theirs, does it cause a draft through?

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Joe, have you guys sold any milk, cream or butter yet? Would probably help with the feed bill a little bit. Great video doing the daily chores. Thanks much!

[@sonjasleeper1511]

If you spread the sawdust over the lawn it will improve the soil and grass

[@roberthathaway7958]

Do you put the sawdust on your garden😊

[@BillSkidmoreoutside]

pro tip from a dairy farmer, flip the tit cup that isn't being used on top of the claw will increase weight on the claw, it hitting the ground is taking weight off from it, just talking from experience, good job being a new dairy man

[@chuckgollmar4882]

do you use only non-ethonol gas for your chain saw mixture I have been having trouble with my saw and the chainsaw mechanic said it is my fault for NOt using non-ethonol gas

[@osmadchlo]

Joe, do you have any cast iron restoration videos? I didn't see a playlist, but I'm interested.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

I thought I did also but I cant seem to find it in a search. Melissa does on her channel, here is a link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6wZmCwf6mDl80

[@osmadchlo]

​@NorthernSeclusion Thanks so much Joe! Appreciate it!

[@AZJH8374]

You can show milking your cow 10 times a day Joe!❤❤❤

[@chuckolson5825]

What is your butter milk to whole milk per cent age? That’s what big dairy’s are selling their milk for.

[@chuckolson5825]

Why is that left rear quarter on the cow always dropping the milker cup off?

[@rickardjohnson4524]

I remember my Step Father saying how much do you need to thrulter it to accomplish the mission, do you need full throttle or do you need just enoungh? Or just blow it up in short time? I'd save it! His choise!. Dude I Couldn't do it, Yo. Thumbs Up!!!...

[@margaretkaraba8161]

Re: Your corn sensitivity. (just throwing thoughts out here) I'm sensitive to corn seed coat. I can't eat more than two servings of corn (I love corn), and if I do, I get a bit runny - It causes inflammation in my gut and the gut wants it gone.. Could it be that you're sensitive to the seed coat too, and that you've got a contact dermatitis allergy (Not a deathly allergy, but something that's a but of an annoyance)? Is there any other way that your body shows you it'd rather you'd go easy on corn contact?

[@unclebrenton4530]

Peace

[@loftymcdowell5789]

Chickens i get it love eggs easy maintenence

[@memecats5698]

.Curious …you seem to pick up then cut wood, throw each piece off to side then load each piece on tractor haul aga then stack. Could it be possible to slim down lifting steps? Maybe after just cutting instead of throwing to side throw directly on tractor since your throwing anyway…the same with splitter instead of picking each piece off ground after splits and throw to side after splits throw on tractor. Just a thought.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

I will be using the tractor to get the big pieces up to the splitter but as far as cutting and then loading it on the tractor, I would then have to go unload the tractor and stack all that wood and then come back and cut another bucket full. I just want to cut and cut and cut, and then do the hauling later. I want to be doing one thing at a time.

[@WilliamWBG]

@@NorthernSeclusion….but after you split the work on the splitter, why not go ahead and stack it onto the tractor. You are adding an entire process by throwing it on the ground after splitting

[@connieo3618]

How long does it take to milk a cow that way?

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Prep, milking and cleanup about 45 minutes each milking. About 2 hours a day total cow care for a milk cow. I did it 30 years of my life. It is a 365 day a year job.

[@ericpeterson9051]

Really should put some slack in that milk line to help her milk out better

[@TonyGeneseo]

You’re up. And awake and you love you some milk !! Have you assessed whether or not the investmentS are worth it ? Equipment is the relatively cheap investment but your time Morining and night along with the yield … I think it’s an honest question. If their food source runs out or if there’s no power then eventually this question makes no sense. lol. Solar without reliable sun is questionable at best. Just questions

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Owning one milk cow is never a favorable economic outcome. The raw milk is the prize.

[@anoka114]

Those animals really get spoiled. The oak would burn clean in your outdoor furnace.

[@nojnoj3069]

Woohoo!

[@robingreene8167]

Why do you take the food away?

[@NorthernSeclusion]

The bucket is usually empty or almost empty. They get grain 2 times a day and if the bucket is still out there Mesa (the one I just milked) will go push Festus away to finish whats left. I only want the cows getting a certain amount of grain every day. If given unlimited grain, a cow will eat itself to death. Also, by giving that grain bucket and Festus getting excited that is it "time to eat," it will make it easy to load him in the trailer next August 1st when he goes in for processing. Cows are animals that want and need a set schedule, he is learning that he only has a certain amount of time to finish that grain, no lolly gagging around. When they first got here and we started doing this, he would only eat a third or half the bucket, now, he gets it usually finished before I come get the bucket.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one.. what happened to the manual milk separator, to much hassle..?

[@NorthernSeclusion]

We will play around with that at a later time. We do want to use it sometimes just to see how it was back then but you learn very quick once you are milking that cleanliness is crucial and you spend a lot of time doing the whole process start (milking) to finish (cream separated and everything clean and ready for next time). Right now we have cut that time down considerably with how we do things to a manageable amount of time. Figuring out the manual cream separator and keeping it sanitized will take time and right now we are still trying to mange the time. If that makes sense. Lol. I will say this, now that we have to disassemble and clean every part of the electric one, putting the parts together and getting the manual one to work will be a lot easier, now that we know how they work.

[@WilliamWBG]

@@NorthernSeclusion…..I’m a bad germaphobe. I know I would spend 5X the time cleaning and disinfecting as I spent milking. In fact, I probably couldn’t drink the milk or cream from a cow that I milked. I would worry too much about it not being pasteurized. LOL. When I cook chicken (or any raw meat), i bleach the entire kitchen and everything that it could have possibly touched. Ive never had food poisoning so I don’t know why I’m so obsessed with it. It’s only the kitchen that germs me out

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Joe do y’all sell the milk and cream:.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

It is illegal to bottle and sell raw milk in Minnesota.