They Always Come Running For This | Big Joe Concerns!

[@scoutakh7653]

The buffalo up close cam in the feeder was absolutely adorable. Such a camera ham. Thank you for that. Always could use a good moment.

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

Those red dogs really learn quickly, lol. They can get right in between the adults and sneak some. I certainly hope that Big Joe isn't shooting blanks, because he's a really handsome guy and should produce really good calves if he isn't sterile.

[@southernmomma5832]

Are all Bison calves called Red Dogs? I’m new to the channel and I’m trying to learn all I can. Any answers will be appreciated. ✌️

[@Cricket2731]

@@southernmomma5832, from what I've read, the young bison have been called "red dogs" for ages. This is applicable only to American & Canadian Bison.

[@dakotawinds9291]

@@southernmomma5832 the native american indians called them red dogs (moon of the red dogs = month when calves are typically born in the wild) due to their size at birth and they are always that reddish color when born, by the time of weaning you start to see that color shed out to the more darker brownish black color as adults. The "white man" picked up on the name due to that. If a white calf were born you would see 4 color fazes before the final adult color. Do a search for "Miracle the white bison" her story is interesting though sad and will give more insight into bison especially the true white bison (not those crossed with Charolais to get the white gene in the pool) which is very very rare.

[@adelacoburn1396]

Hi Dusty, HA-HA-HA-HA...Maya in the water cooling off was cute. I just loved the close-up of them eating, especially Dunbar

[@Rumkitty2000]

She's no fool. She saw the opportunity and took it!

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Good morning Dusty !! The Dunbar herd sure came running when the big green feeder came in the field . Oh my heart breaks to think Big Joe May not have done a good job with the ladies last year !! He’s my favorite ... along with Elinor and Dunbar .

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

Those are my 3 favorites too!

[@blackmonday738]

Maybe animals get tired of the same female, it would make sense. Like human we could get tired of the vanilla life, and just cause there together don't mean there's a attraction.

[@aurorarowley7310]

@@blackmonday738 ? Big Joe was put in with a herd he barely knew last year. All the females there WERE new to him at that time. It wouldn't be that he got tired of one female...

[@kevinthomas8025]

I'm outside of Houston and we're feeling the heat/drought and well. I was just talking to Dad about the hay pasture (or lack there of) and we still have August to go. Love seeing the Bison, keep up and be safe.

[@robertafazio3449]

I hope next year's red dog season brings you better numbers with your herds more stable. Love seeing the close up shots of the Bison. Dunbar and Big Joe continue to look majestic and powerful.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!

[@andacochran8703]

We have finally gotten rain in NC. I’ve had about 4” total over the past 3-4 days. We really needed it. Amazingly the high on this rainy day is forecast to be only 76-78. We’ve has such high temps lately. Hope you get rain soon.

[@evangelineramos6072]

Praying for rain as we all need it. Where I'm at in Texas, it's been 101 - 110 degrees and no rain since we had the hail storm end of May., so over a month with no rain and plenty of hot weather. Glad you were able to supplement with the big green feeder they all recognize so well now. Hope Big Joe is ok also, he's such a handsome Joe.

[@susanthomas4753]

Morning Dusty. Enjoyed the update on the bison. Can't blame Maya for moving slow and cooling off when she can. I'm in Arkansas and we are having the same dry, hot weather. Could really use some rain. Hope it all works out with Big Joe.

[@lindahipp8329]

The bison says Here comes the buffet. They knew what it was and came running. It's raining here now. I wish I could send you some of the rain we've been getting. Prayers that you soon get some. Hopefully Big Joe is getting the job done and the Red Dogs will start coming. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@evedallas8667]

Set up trail cameras where they generally breed. They aren't that expensive and they tell you a lot of what is going on and when!

[@bobbaker8263]

Oh no, say it ain’t so Big Joe. Hopefully he’s still able to produce some off spring. Another awesome video. Full of good information for those of us that like watching your bison.

[@karinschneemann4731]

Keep the faith Big Joe will surprise you It’s hot and dry here in West Central Texas Always walk by faith not by sight Be safe From West Central Texas 💜

[@dakotawinds9291]

sorry faith will never trump science. If tested and comes back almost sterile it is what it is. Weather he keeps Joe or doesn't will be strictly based on a business decision. I would hate to see him processed but better to process and donate the meat to those less fortunate than sit in some pasture costing money in feed and medical bills (vaccines, worming's etc.) not many options left for a bull of his age and not able to produce calves. Hoping just a lower count on the swimmers and not fully blanks, Dusty could pair him up with a couple of the best cows in a smaller pen for breeding if he wants to try for a replacement bull from his lines (if he does not have one yet out of him) if he wants to and Joe is not shooting 100% blanks.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Isn’t one mention of “faith” enough? Freedom FROM religion is as important as freedom OF religion. Keep it in your pants.

[@lolanelson9634]

I was wondering about his breeding capability; I’m glad that you’re getting it figured out. The last thing that you need is a bull shooting blanks. Keep us updated on this issue! The heat that you have down there is torturous! I was really hoping that the drought would break this year. It’s great that the bison have those trees; they are going to serve them well through the heat of summer.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good Morning to Cross Timber Bison and all others too. Thanks for sharing the amazing videos of the chubby bisons. I love watching them and everyone have a bless day

[@margavanderwel1485]

good evening to you 🙂

[@maureengosselin3185]

I love the look that Dunbar gives Maya he is like get out of my water 🤣

[@Cricket2731]

Dog-flavored water is better than *no* water!

[@mindywiley7718]

Thank you Dusty for another great video! Hopefully Big Joe is ok and he is doing his job. I guess we will find out. He may be a little shy and wants his privacy lol. The heards look great. Bison are such beautiful creatures. God bless you and your family and always put God first. Love you all and will pray that Big Joe is ok. Dunbar is looking great as always. Good luck on everything!!🙏🙏❤️✝️🤗🥰😀😇 Hopefully the rain will come your way

[@larryfisher5796]

Great job I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and Big Joe

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Sunday Morning Cross Timbers Bison. I'd keep a close eye on my bison if I were you. With the KETO Carnivore craze that's sweeping the nation, I hear that cattle and bison rustling is back in style.

[@ForTheGreaterGood9]

Good to see both herds and they look great! Pray everyone gets rain, we got rain a little bit of rain the other day, and I love seeing Big Joe...thanks for sharing...love hugs happiness and prayers...💗😇🙏🏻

[@paulajohnson5256]

Hope everything is good with Big Joe. He is a really good looking bull.

[@darlahartman2003]

Morning Dusty! Having coffee and watching your video. ❤ your videos! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 👍

[@hattiecolley54]

Thank u Dusty. Hope everything works out, and Big Joe does Not have a problem or Anything. All of them r so Beautiful, and Healthy looking. Luv seeing the little Red Dogs. Thank u for sharing!

[@johnking8679]

Being a Bison breeder is a challenge at times, I see Dusty !! It ain't no cake walk, if you know what I mean ? But, my unprofessional eye does say that you're doing a good job, or as they say:- "You've got your finger on the pulse " !! Good job, Dusty !! I enjoy just following along !! 🇺🇲💕

[@johnking8679]

Hey Dusty, do the young Red Dogs ever eat the feed you provide in the "Big Green" trailer, or do they just graze the local grass and hay you provide....?

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Dusty. So great that you take great care of your bison. Great video. God bless and Love Ya'll 💖💖👍👍👍

[@Lee-fh2wj]

I love it when u put out a new video as I love seeing these guys/gals!

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

Mornin Dusty Please review the beginning of video when Dunbar walks upto feeder, he looks like he's got a limp favoring right fore foot. Praying that Big Joe is good to go and ladies are just late. God Bless

[@cypressblue8877]

Hope Big Joe is still available for making calves. If not I hope you keep him. Love Dunbar and Eleanor. Stay safe and take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh :)) - hope rain comes your way.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Thanks Dusty for another great video .blessings to you and your family 🙏🙏👏👏👍😊

[@lizsites3598]

The bison are so majestic. Had a herd at Ft. Riley, KS. Even had a white dog. Unfortunately he wasn't very healthy. Kansas State University has a vet school. The vets came in from there to help. Nothing was working so mom and baby were taken to the vet school. The baby didn't make it. It's hide was given to an Indian tribe.

[@lilitharam44]

Aww, Dunbar moves like me in this heat! We're in Memphis and it hasn't rained significantly here in at least six weeks. It's awful! I'm surprised that people were allowed to shoot fireworks on the 4th of July because it's so dry here. Sending love to you, your family and the herds from Memphis!

[@Nascar1960]

cant tell you how much fun it is to watch and learn about them, being 61 if i were younger i wouldnt have minded working with them

[@johnking8679]

I'm nearly 80 yrs. old and I would have loved to work on your Bison Ranch !! But alas, I'm just plum too old !! Bah Humbug !! Tee Hee !!

[@corriemcginnis4400]

Maya's got her own personal swimming pool 🤣

[@lindawhite2581]

Awww Joe loves the ladies 💙💃. Maybe the females were a bit shy with a new guy 💖. Some species it takes them awhile to get adjusted to a newcomer 🌷💚🌻.

[@patriciaeby1252]

Just love these gorgeous bison!! Hoping that it turns out that Big Joe is not sterile!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!

[@ggh167]

Is this a sanctuary?? If so it’s amazing!! They are beautiful.. hope you get some relief from the heat soon!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tonyathorpe3320]

Not a sanctuary

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

It's not a sanctuary. It's a working ranch, they just have bison instead of cattle. Right now he's trying to grow his herd. But it is intended for profit, as well as their own consumption as food.

[@snoykster2216]

Keep up the great work, Dusty! Could it be stage fright so Big Joe? He is used to only two cows and now he has a…buffet table of cows.

[@joanlovelace7338]

Your herd looks so good and healthy. Hope Big Joe is not sterile that would be a game changer.

[@marciaborg77]

Loved when Maya was having a fun time in the tire with the water.

[@steventanya9745]

I happen to come across your video today and decided to watch because I LOVE bison! Well I am from OK and am from a town near you. (NC) When we researched the name....oh my gosh......we see your bison a lot along the highway and I have always called them MY BABIES!! 😂 I look for them every time we are over that way. I have a video of a coyote near them watching them one day. I am so excited to come across your channel! Subscribed! Tanya 😁

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you for joining Tanya! So glad to hear a fellow Okie has joined the journey. Happy you get to see the bison. That is one thing that I love about this property.

[@monicaw5036]

Wow Dusty, that was some crazy camera angles on that feeder! I love your fur baby lol.. she's like yep..Dad just cleaned out my pool and I'll take that dip today😉. Just curious do you ever have to treat them for flies? Or do they have such thick hide that flies don't bother them as much? I love sweet Eleanor.. and I'm praying for big Joe..I really hate to think of anything happening to him.

[@suzannegogranogo9464]

He has treated them for flies in the past.

[@sherrya6902]

That’s what I was thinking. That’s a lot of flies!

[@Liliwen1]

Wow you look so tired… what a dedicated job you ar3 doing. Fingers crossed for Big Joe, maybe he just prefers what he knows, moving him around possibly upset him. ❤️

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

Would be concerning hope big joe isn’t sterile but would like to know what will happen to Big Joe if he is ? Love the videos and seeing the bison love from Kingston Queensland Australia

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

@KristopherDavid Vivis well just have to wait and see

[@SbrGrendel65]

Can’t get to attached to the animals, it’s hard to keep a big Bull like that around that’s not doing anything but eating. He could go off to a zoo or donated to feed families in need. It’s unfortunate but he won’t find out for awhile until the Fall I’m guessing and that’ll be two breeding seasons wasted.

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

@@SbrGrendel65 I didn’t say anything about getting attached to any animal all I did was ask what will happen and then I said we will wait and see because no use jumping to conclusions until Dusty finds out if he is sterile

[@Pyle81]

I had to laugh at the idea of handing Big Joe a cup and a telling him "we need a sample" I've been there when we checked a Domestic Herford Bull that was halter broke. And that wasn't easy. I can only imagine trying to get one on a Big Bison Bull his size. Can Bison be "Dose'd" with a little Valium or something similar like Ace that is used to de-horn cattle?? Something to just take the edge off working them??

[@blaster3763]

Such a beautiful herd .

[@joytothworld]

Smells of the 🦬 due to loosing their winter coat. Calf's beginning to look like little rollie Polly's . Beautiful healthy herd 🦬's.

[@margesnyder445]

Just a thought: perhaps Big Joe doesn't feel the love (lol) for the ladies he's with currently?? He certainly was receptive to his previous ladies since they produced babies! Dusty, can you switch the ladies again to the original setup?? AND, is it even possible to be sterile, and then not?? Unless something of a systemic origin is going on... anyway, love to Big Joe, Dunbar and Eleanor, my favorites! ❤️♥️💕

[@chasnelson5753]

There is a chance he's low on sperm count 🤠

[@helenabiesma5560]

brilliant idea - saves a lot of time for you and they can come and go and no loss of being tipped on ground

[@nitapachulski9758]

Hope y'all will have some red dogs,all the Bison are looking good.

[@ellenwheat3608]

The farm is beautiful. Love the bison under the tree in the shade.

[@debraelliott8371]

Thank you dad that smells yummy!! The heard is looking good during this hot dry time. Praying for you & everybody to get rain 🌧 🙏 ! Poor Eleanor looks at you while she waits for her turn. 💖🤗 The Ponderosa herd looks good also the red dogs are growing up fast. 🙏 Prayers for Joe to not have any problems. Maya sure enjoyed her cooling off dip silly girl !! You, your family Kevin are doing a great job with your herds. Take care see you next 👋🙏💖🌻🌹🦬🤗 God Bless you all.

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

They were excited about the feed! Dunbar was saying stop and give me that food! Oh no I hope Big Joe is good!

[@gayle4804]

Love watching your videos with the bison and of course the red dogs they sure are growing up

[@franceszetts6874]

Dusty, I love how you take care of you buffalo, know each one's behavior, take time to call there names and give each some attention, especially those on lower end of pecking order. You got was smart, cooled off, but a little headache for you as t9o fresh water, but it will be ok. I like to see the individual ones. Dusty keep up the good work

[@yvonneadams5377]

Boy they sure know what that big green thing is. ❣ The calves are sure growing. Wish I was Maya and could relax in a trough. Sorry about the concern, kinda like Daniels Rufus. Be safe and keep cool.

[@gwynethyaita3774]

Glad to hear Eleanor is doing great because she’s my favorite

[@franceszetts6874]

Loved close ups at feed through. Great buffalo, cool, nice. People that visit Yellowstone need to wake up. I saw that video of the Male buffalo seeing another Male come near his family, 'chargerd' and threw that intrusive male flying across the highway down into low spot. He then came over to make sure he got the message' as he got up, turned to leave. Then the papa buffalo calmly walked back to his family. Wow, wow!!!!

[@cassyfofana7805]

I pray Big Joe is still good 😊 I'll think positive 👍 . Love the videos n clips n Dunbar seem to be good as well pray there both still able to make Babies 👍😊. Bless u n ur Family's n Brooks n Melissa n ur friends n animals 🦬 n Loved One's .... 💌😇

[@rhondabritt972]

They were excited. Dubar the man. Hope ya'll have a wonderful day. Love you guys.

[@vivians9749]

The bison know what the feeder has in it, a nice treat for them. Have a great day Dusty.

[@teresaatwater672]

Good video! Thank you for sharing. I hope all is well with Big Joe. It hard not to have him producing. Take care and be safe!

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

4:30 - Miya must have learned that from the bison...too funny!

[@CharlotteDere-b7d]

I just had a thought! Maybe you could stand on top of the “big green feeder” while the bison are eating and spray them all down with fly spray then escape back to your truck bed.

[@janicelarsen8292]

That was too funny when your dog got in the big drinking Tire. That Buffalo is just looking at him like get the heck out of here

[@scratchgolfer12]

Wow, the Dunbar heard looks great!!! I love seeing Eleanor. Just look at Dunbar, looks like he has grown so much, he looks awesome. I love your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

Had the opportunity to see Bison at Custer State Park last year in South Dakota. Beautiful animals, truly impressive.

[@jackiedes-jarlais5095]

Love watching the bison Miss seeing Melissa and Brooks

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

Love that Big Joe, all the Best.😍🙏🌅🇺🇸🇩🇰

[@sandrarawn2147]

🇨🇦 Awesome video! Thank you so much!

[@RebekkaRN1962]

I read through the comments after posting & saw something interesting. 🤔🤔🤔 Is it true that Bison go sterile in high temps like rabbits & return to virility when the temps become cooler???

[@diannemiller4754]

Lol Miah in the tire waterer. Just cooling off, too funny that he did it after you cleaned the waterer out. Bison up close to the camera what a mighty beast they are. Food time green wagon coming, hurry before it's gone...lol

[@pattylcravatta]

Treats! Big Joe!! Feeder Filling! Dunbar’s Herd! My Favorite: Dunbar! Eleanor! The Red Dogs! Maya is slowly strolling into the Pasture! Maya’s taking a Dip! Heifers love the Green Machine! Dunbar chasing the Green Machine! Dunbar up close! Eleanor, Flo, Kit and Red Dogs last! Love this Dunbar Herd! Eleanor is a Sweetheart!

[@dcricket1]

I love Heelers! I laughed so hard seeing her in the tire! Thanks Dad!! Lol

[@teenagardner3623]

Cheering for big Joe 🤗 you've mentioned about stress and he awnry as all! Maybe the relocation and switching up his Ladies didn't work for him? Hoping he's over himself now and will get back to business. 🤭

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Fingers crossed!

[@timsutherland5089]

Maya is exactly like the one I had. You could chase him all over the yard with a water hose. But he loved the old barrel full of water to sit in it

[@paddlefoot5692]

Hope all is well with Big Joe. Interesting and a question....what could or would be the explanation for a once fertile bull to become sterile? Does it happen over time in cattle and bison?

[@debbarnes7953]

Great question. I'd like to know as well.

[@hillockfarm8404]

Question 1 is if the 2 calves are even his. Causes : genetic, disease, mineral deficiency, injury making jumping on painfull, incompatible with the female(s) and it may be a feed problem (soil short on something or way to high on something) that makes the cows lose the pregnancy. Drought can cause such things, stress can cause such things. But yes first step is to check health in the bull and confirm if the 2 calves are really his and therefore that he has succesfully bred before. So he can/could and knows how.

[@marycollins1024]

I love that the members of your herd have names!

[@DinkTank369]

Praying for 🌧 rain 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 for ranchers & farmer's

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!

[@joelink7665]

Ha, I remember when you couldn't even keep him in the squeeze shoot....came a long way

[@marypatten9655]

ever where is suffering for moisture. Lord willing it will rain soon. hopefully not over board. just a slow steady rain for a few days at a time.

[@fuzzylop9164]

I hope that big Joe is getting the job done this year. It is good to know Dunbar is doing well. Hoss is a fine looking Bull but he is not ready to help with that this year. I wish you all luck and hope the heat does not interfere with that activity.

[@redTtop]

Wondered if you put in irrigation sprinklers for your grass, if the bison will damage it. Then the grass won’t dry out so bad during the dry summer.

[@bobbysmith8120]

Great video Thanks for sharing with us 😊👍👍 from Alabama 🇺🇸 watching 👍

[@lindawolfe6517]

Glad to see the Dunbar herd.

[@byronholmes2496]

As a country boy, (well wishes for Joe!) I wonder, are you looking at 18 months, potential set back at precautions?

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Possibly so. I'll be watching him closely with these four cows.

[@stephandreyer2944]

It's a shame you couldn't have found a place for that beautiful bull that came with one of the small herds you bought several months ago.

[@donnaelkins186]

Great video. Love ❤ seeing the herds.

[@sandywilkinson2085]

That's always sooo cool to see a semi with food to pour in the green thing 🤩

[@sigridbuck5032]

Why do the Bison in Yellowstone frequent the roads when the cars obviously upset them ? There is so much space where they could avoid the traffic !

[@CrossTimbersBison]

That's their home....people are in their way.

[@janetscott5252]

They were there first!

[@lauracoleman1418]

Beautiful heeler. I like to watch your channel. Love the Bison and the scenery

[@karenladwig3856]

I love watching your bison!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!

[@stevedoty5841]

Great herd. Lots of explanation of what’s going on. What’s going on with the cabin rentals and improvements? Tempted to stop on our way down to San Antonio this fall.

[@jacqueslabuschagne8808]

Hi Dusty I can be wrong, didn't, that cows calf late last year look like Flo . She was with Dunbar. Check that, you know better.

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Prayers for more babies👍❤🤗

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Beautiful critters. Hope you have a big crop next May.

[@mois999]

I sow in cattle heard that the owner brings some bull at the same time and he got the new born at the same piriod and he brings the "good" studs.

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys

[@lockedin60]

That is nice that Stillwater Milling comes to you to fill your grain bin. I guess it is not practical for you to haul that large bin around to fill it. Of course your livestock is much larger and consumes more grain then any of Daniels, or Kevin. I haven't noticed how the Walker's handle their grain needs. They have a good number of head of cattle. I haven't notice how Noah handles grain but his heard is not as large as yours are now.

[@toddbrown3610]

Dusty do ya'll do any kind of irrigation in OK??? i watch a channel called Laura Farms out of NE that use Pivots to water crops. i think these would work great for grass in hay fields and pastures..

[@georgesimms2406]

Please do not get rid of Big Joe Big Joe is the big part of the show