Bison Fall Handling Didn't Go As Well As Planned!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Here it is! Largest working of our bison at the Ponderosa! Let us know what you think!? Thank you for watching us! Thanks for all the help we had from all of our friends and family! Thanks to Cole for filming and co-editing. megermedia.com/

[@kimrichards5576]

I can't believe how big your hurd has gotten. When I first started watching your videos it was just Dumbar and a few cows and look where your at today. ❤ So proud of you Dusty. 😊

[@tammywragg6254]

Same here, it was the original few..you have done good Dusty and family

[@kimface5495]

I absolutely love watching...thank you for allowing us to be a part of it!!❤

[@susanfrey7065]

Very interesting. God bless you from Michigan ❤️

[@elainethomas9532]

@CrossTimbersBison So much respect and love for you all!!💗💗💗 I am so grateful you're sharing your ranch life with us 🙏🦬🙏 Thank you ❤

[@selfretired3025]

I love how you give Eleanor her own spot on the "To Do" list. I didn't realize her vision was an issue but it explains a lot. She's lucky to have you ❤

[@SallyGreimes]

I second this!!! She would be my favorite to put in charge of the weaning babies. She is such a special animal.

[@selfretired3025]

@@SallyGreimes that's a fantastic idea! 🙌❤

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I speak for a lot of people. We are so glad that you treated Eleanor very specially. We are also glad you got Dunbar and the other bull out and away from Big Joe. Time went by so fast! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@juliehouser9361]

I love the way you watch the bison, but you always have eyes on your family and the pets. When you told your wife to back up then ran over to her. You all are a blessing.

[@texastea9750]

Thank you for taking your time and patience with Eleanor, she is special. You show a lot of compassion.

[@susanneal3780]

Yay Mark, Jerry and Kevin! Dusty and Marissa thanks for loving Princess Eleanor. She is precious. Dunbar and Hoss were so calm. Good job working with all the bison Dusty. You are so blessed to have such great friends. Speaks volumes about the man you are. I love watching the bison be worked. When Hoss & Dunbar were coming down the lane they looked like dancing partners. Hoss wanted Dunbar to go first.

[@kathymazey1299]

I love how you take such good care of Eleanor, so patient with her, she’s definitely a very special girl, or should I say, your Princess!🥰 Marissa is getting it done not letting Hoss get by her😂 Hoss knows she’s the boss😂I’m glad you do things safely! Each time you learn something new!

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

That horse made the difference! What a cool calm dude he is!

[@marcneal9450]

Thank you we love ole Mose!

[@geofftaylor934]

the Horse seemed calm enough, but was obviously not a "cutting" Horse. Cowboy upon him seemed lacking on how to actually get the Horse to manuever and get the Bison where he wanted them....he looked as though he were there to play "Cowboy", i.e. dressing the part, on horseback, etc. Just glad that he nor anyone else was hurt during this fiasco...

[@lindahaggard6416]

I always have to postpone watching your videos when they pop up! Why? I have to go make a fresh cup of Joe to enhance my viewing pleasure!! This time I made it in under 9 minutes! I'm curled up, coffee at hand, and ready for the adventure! 🎄Merry Christmas Everyone🎄. 🎀Your Nashville, Tennessee Great Grandma Biggest Fan

[@melissamaass8463]

I can't wait for the next video! All that greatness shouldn't be shared in one video! Lol! I love how much care you give to sweet Eleanor.

[@susanthomas4753]

Every season seems to bring new challenges as your herd grows. Enjoyed watching, as always.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Life on the farm is always unexpected adventures. You've got this.

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Dusty, Marissa and all the people helping with the bison. Didn't go as planned but yall got it done. Love watching yall working with the bison. God bless and love yall ❤❤

[@karensweet6530]

Our Sweet Princess Eleanor is Special. Now knowing her vision is bad, Shes even more Special. Please always watch out for her and take extra special care of Our Princess! We all love her so much! She knows you love her Dusty and She loves you back! Shes so smart and has it all figured out. Happy you got Dunbar n Hoss worked and away from Big Joe! No worries there now! Dunbar has dropped alot of weight the past couple of years! The drought sure didn't help either but all that breeding took a till on him. He needs to be fattened back up! I remember how big he was a couple years or so ago weighing in at 1800+ pounds! He needs to gain about 500 lbs just to catch up a little. How much did Hoss weigh? I didn't hear his weight. He and Dunbar are about the same size looking at them. Pin him up and feed him good along with more dewormer! Looking forward to the next Video! Thank you Doc and Everyone for all your Help with the Bison! God Bless. 🙏❤👏🇺🇸

[@edithchapman6651]

I love that Eleanor is so special and I believe she knows too. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@cherrydowns7745]

Sweet Eleanor is special to us too. We love her and glad you treat her special. Thank you. Having all three bulls in one pen is scary.

[@robertmannel4446]

You got a great team of friends with you, Dusty and Marissa. I am impressed. Doc Parsons a treasure. Hoss just cracks me up every time.

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Must admit held my breath when Dunbar..Big Joe and Hoss were kinda together..but Marc and the beautiful Mose sorted it out..love Elinor . Didn't know about her poor eyesight. She is indeed a special lady. Looking forward to part 2. 🇬🇧💞🙏✝️👏👍🦬🦬🦬🦬🦌🎁🎄🎅🐎🇺🇸

[@leen7055]

Love Eleanor, she is indeed special, so glad you make concessions for her and work to make things easier for her. Hope you always keep her or make certain she gets a forever loving home.

[@jeanmm2996]

P.S. I noticed you made a great point to identify each bison as they were in the chute. That's super! Love that.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!! I'm working on it ;)

[@BellesDreams]

It is wonderful that you have friends and family that are willing to help you ! Can you imagine trying to do this on your own ?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ sweet lil Eleanor❤ you can tell you absolutely love her 😊❤ need lots of prayers when the 3 boys are together!! Boy ! Marissa sure was brave there ! Blessings to the whole crew ❤

[@wendysaxby1600]

Wow thats the best ive seen Dunbar being calm since i have been watching your channel...these Bison fascinate me x

[@CrossTimbersBison]

He was good! Thank you!

[@maryrivera8096]

Love how you give the Princess so much love and care! She is one special girl.

[@craigroberson8757]

Eleanor is your special one. She and Dunbar could almost be video of working by themselves. They are your independent thinkers. Things never go as smoothly as we want.

[@nicklewis7291]

Dude, that hat suits you right down to the ground. I don't think very many people could pull it off, but it's you. I've noticed it in a few videos now. Working the bison is always exciting.

[@dancnluc1]

I love the fact that you know Eleanor is extra special and how you work her separately. I am glad you got Dunbar and Hoss worked quickly and kept away from Big Joe. Time flies when your having fun. 😉 With the herd getting bigger, I know that makes it a bigger challenge. I look forward to part 2.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!!

[@vickiemeeks5399]

Come on, Eleanor, you can do it

[@corbeilville]

Dusty had to be careful; he was wearing a microphone. It made it a more exciting video. The lighting was perfect. That sunset was giving the Bison a beautiful gold colour.

[@Liz_678]

Mose is one gorgeous horse❤. Love watching these! Lots of work!

[@marcneal9450]

Thank you we love ole Mose

[@corbeilville]

I love watching working the Bison. It's so intense. Cole, you make it that much more interesting. Thanks so much for taking us allowing.

[@carlaatkins2619]

You've got great people around you. Trust is always the best way to go. It was great to see Mark and his wonderful horse Mose 🐎. Handsome animal. 🎶💐💖

[@juliederry3719]

WoW Dusty high adrenaline and stress levels in this video, it can’t be easy for you having to look out for the people who are helping and taking care of your beautiful bison, and Princess Eleanor certainly is special, and all of that machinery is very impressive too, stay safe everyone, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@glendaroberts5965]

Was watching Dances with Wolves but had to switch when I got my notification. 🤷‍♀️

[@lindahaggard6416]

@glendaroberts5965 I love me some Kevin Costner! But Dusty is the real deal and doesn't have to follow a script! And Dusty doesn't get any "retakes"". He better get it right the first time!! Sorry, Kevin!! But Dusty's got that cowboy swagger for real! (Haven't seen that movie for years ~ think I'll watch that after this ~ thanks for the suggestion Glenda!). Never thought the handsome and talented Mr Costner would take second fiddle to a bison wrangler named " Dusty"!!! 🎀A Nashville, Tennessee Great Grandma

[@jeanmm2996]

Holy cow, Dusty! That was....well! Observations: 1. the race setup at the O.G. works so well, where this one has many distractions. There's all covered chute walls, at the OG, less distraction; the race is narrower at the O.G. Not much room for them to corall and turn around. 2. It seemed like there were too many new elements happening, and new helpers; a real lot was going on, and it made it stressful and chaotic, which stressed the animals out. 3. That many animals should be sub-divided the night before so y' all know who-what-where has already been set up. Reduce your variables. And 4., not sure how to address this, but the newer folks helping out, I think there was a higher percentage of newbies to veteran CTBers. That was rough. And communications seemed hampered by all the noise. That hydrolic squeeze is noisy, and the skid steer running around was noisy, too. Kind of feels like y'all went two steps back, in the progress of working these guys. I hope the next half went better for you. A good break and a night off works wonders. Will watch for it, Dusty! I know you try so hard to make it work right. Marisa is really getting more courageous with the animals. I was impressed by her. 😊

[@debbiferguson9669]

Agreed. I couldn't figure out why such a late start in the day working Ponderosa bison. Did you start the day working at the OG? Felt like your efforts were a bit out of sync. With you needing to go back to the pen where herd was cut into smaller batches and then return to squeeze shoot, would you being on horseback facilitate working the bison? As you said, each year you learn something. Thank you for bringing us along! Special shout out to Cole for excellent camera, drone work as well as editing then adding music. Looking forward to Part 2. Well done, everyone!

[@maryrivera8096]

If I remember correctly from the Thursday's video, Dusty, Marisa and Kevin worked the bison at the O.G. in the morning, and Doc was coming in the afternoon. And you have to remember it's getting dark earlier at this time of year.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

I explain more in the next video why we start late. Thank you!

[@dianebollman9979]

Another great video. Love how you give compassion to Eleanor. I don't think a lot of people realize how much work it is when working with animals. You have many great friends to help with undertaking, making sure humans and animals stay safe and getting the job done. Will be waiting for next video.

[@Factchecker111]

It was fun to watch if not a little hectic! Certainly a learning curve. Looking forwards to Part 2. . . .

[@pamelahousley7543]

Love Eleanor- she is special.

[@samanthadillard2853]

Practice makes perfect in every year you get better

[@anncairns1099]

Thank you inviting me to the party 😊👍 Well done! Teamwork 👏

[@mousefarm]

I'm enjoying Coffee and watching your videos. I love your bison farm video. It makes me remember the time when I was still raising cattle.

[@thefosterfam484]

WOW!!! these animals are amazing! Y'all such an amazing job Dusty Merissa isn't afraid of anything she's such an amazing helper thanks for sharing... can't wait to see the rest be worked

[@deloresrogers685]

So nice you took care of Eleanor first. Love watching you work your bison 🦬. Looking forward to part 2.

[@lindahipp8329]

Glad Y'all got the bison worked for another season. Great job by all. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@paulinepardue678]

Love Elinor

[@paulajohnson5256]

I love Eleanor. So enjoy love watching the bison

[@marlenesibert]

Great job Cole filming great

[@leighreynolds4349]

Dusty, Marissa, Brooks, Kevin, Doc, Cole and everyone else Thank you so much for taking care of all the Bison. I've watched your channel from the start and loved watching every part of it grow into where you are today. Great job by all in working the heard because even if everything doesn't go as planned the well being of the bison and everyone involved never took a back seat to keeping every animal and person safe. Hope everyone has an awesome Christmas and New Years both at the ranch and all the viewer's that watch your channel. Can't wait to see what 2024 brings for all of you.By the way, what is Hoss's weight up to? He's getting so big.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and the bison and working with the bison

[@denisehibbs9576]

Wow ! That is such a big operation , to work all of the bison at once. Dusty ,you are very wise when it comes to safety. And another day of working the bison is better for all involved. Thank you for sharing !

[@juanitaziegler7016]

I'm always excited to see you working these awesome animals. I can't wait to see the rest of the story.

[@dt8ustotten285]

Smile for Eleanor! Thanks for sharing! So excitng!!

[@donnaschulz597]

Eleanor, my favorite!

[@lindataylor6835]

the photogaphy is stunning ,best i have ever seen on utube . the narration was informative and entertaining . thanks folks !

[@saraanderson6615]

It was great to see the compassion you have for Eleanor ❤ am a newer watcher of your videos and can see how you and your wife and friends care about your animals.

[@mistypfitzer111]

Wow! I LOVE that cyan colored shirt that man on the horse was wearing 😍 its like my favorite blue lol 😆 💙

[@kimberlygunter9360]

Love Eleanor..she a princess..love sweet girl

[@sharonm3677]

Watching your videos is always worth it. Incredible work you and your team do together when working your herds. Bison are so magnificent! ❤❤

[@JP-bv7bf]

I can see how much you have improved working the bison, So nice to have great help. Looking forward to seeing more on the next video. Love hearing of the Canadian bison. Watching from BC Canada🇨🇦

[@coolwatyr]

Hello Dusty, Marisa and All the Fantastic People helping I love the Missy Eleanor, who is often last to accommodate Her Princess-ness ❤ - was first this time. Having eyesight issues explains a lot about her. Marisa is amazing. Pushing Hoss… You’ve changed things up over the last year. This is the first time you’ve had the Herd of 40 that needed to be be broken up into small groups. The first time with a horse (Hi Mose & Mark!) The first time with little, little red dogs. Lots of firsts. It was very exciting! Blessings of Abundance, Safety and Peace ❤ ~Linda

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you Linda!!

[@rosavillegas9983]

Love watching your videos. You all doing amazing work with these awesome bison. God bless

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!!

[@cynthiapease6679]

Oh Mercy😢 Poor Princess Eleanor is losing her eyesight? How on earth,Prayers Princess Eleanor! Extra Care,and Cubes for you! Her weight was only 690? No wonder Nora is such a little runt,she's just like her Momma!😊😘🙏🦬💜 The Boys Were All Together? Oh No! Angels among you on the Ponderosa!🙏🦬💜 Great drone footage Cole Meger ☺️🎥 First time working so many, you're working well together! 🙏🦬💜 Yeah it was getting dark, glad you made the call to quit for the day. See you on the next video! Loving Cross Timbers Bison!☺️🙏🦬🎥🌸💜

[@kevinzimmermansr9347]

Nice job on working Eleanor and the other bison like Dunbar and hoss

[@kiwibigt6684]

I have spent a life time working sheep, cattle. red deer, elk and himilayan tahr and to see you releasing animals from the crush into the service area shocked me. Then I see a lass with a rug rat in the possible danger zone, what the hell were you and Doc thinking Dusty. What if that bull had paniced and got passed Marrisa at that pinch point in the exit race. Does not bare thinking about!!! I am 71 years old and feel blessed to still be here, even with a body sporting injuries to numerous to count and the pain and medication that goes with it. Mostly from accident and failing to identify obvious dangerous situations, so I feel I'm in a good position to comment. Safety, Safety, Safety!!! On a lighter note, the stetson is a good look and is starting to create a character look worthy of your operation. Keep it humble.

[@carolyngaulin8297]

That's a lot of work !

[@medaily57]

Just a suggestion, maybe you should take this time to make a checklist of things you need when you work them. I do checklists for everything I don't do every day. It really helps.

[@angiebrewer9960]

Gotta love the Princess! 😊 To bad things didn’t go a smoothly this time… things will get better! 🙃

[@dmorgan28]

Wow this was huge operation and a large crew. A really exciting video. Looking forward to part 2. 👍❤️

[@RatdogDRB]

Life happens. Good on ya Dusty for keeping the safety of your people and the critters job one. Good to see the princess got worked .

[@MARSHAO1946]

Everyone loves Eleanor. So sad about her vision. Makes sense why she stay separated from the herd.

[@jeanniecosgrove9448]

So glad to see Mark and Moss back..Can hardly wait for the next video.

[@marcneal9450]

It’s always fun to come help!

[@coleengogerty3852]

Eleanor got to be first instead of last! That’s great. Sooo glad the boys didn’t get together face to face. Pretty sure that Big Joe would have stood his ground and perhaps gave them a little scare. Thank goodness we didn’t have to find out the hard way! Tough day but it will get better! See ya on the next video!

[@IzzaMeanCat]

That was fun. Love to sweet Eleanor. 👏💞🌺✌️🙏🐾🐾🌻🇱🇷

[@virginiaprice9770]

Great filming!! Overhead is very helpful!!

[@AlleyCat-1]

Eleanor is the princess ... gotta love her. Another good video.

[@jimmyhardin6366]

Dusty I think you do a great job. You're not the only one that has this happen. It happens to a lot of people that are working livestock of any kind. Just the way it goes when you're trying to get it done.

[@MaryAnnabel-q9x]

They are just so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LadyDi205]

You guys did an amazing job with the herd. Love Eleanor, she is a special girl and I know she feels the love and care you show her. I think all the animals know that too. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Awesome guys.

[@cindaanderson8655]

Thank you Dusty! Amazing video and your amazing creatures are beautiful!

[@nancyburbach]

That was exciting!! The three bulls together and then our sweet Eleanor. If we could I’m sure she would get big hugs from so many of us. So glad you have some many fantastic people that help with this. In the end at least of this video things did smooth out some. Can’t wait for the second part to be put up on KZbin.

[@rachaelbrundy3837]

Thanks for the education.modern ranching is so different from my grandpa and his horse days.

[@SallyGreimes]

So sorry that Princess Eleanor has vision problems. Pefhaps Nora can be her companion and give her a pasture of her own. Really like how your hay feeder is working.

[@paulinepardue678]

Hope everything goes smoothly 🙏

[@jenniferbolton9106]

I watch these bison working videos super enthralled.

[@janejdough2230]

YIKES! Thank you

[@carolglenn1796]

WOW. You always do a great job of keeping everyone safe.

[@acla6398cell]

Great video. Love seeing y'all working them

[@ja_Iam]

That’s a big job. I was tense just watching. Can’t wait to see Part 2.

[@MaryAnnabel-q9x]

You all did a great job Excellent. God Bless to you all Love the bison 🦬 🙏 ❤️

[@pamelaforkey6711]

That's a beautiful horse

[@marcneal9450]

Thank you we love to bring Mose over!

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, getting exciting. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@JJAmes-mb4du]

Saw Brooks watching from the concrete patio.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

LOL!

[@michelemcdermott75]

We ❤️ Eleanor!

[@belindagibson455]

Great job guys. Stay safe

[@misscdog]

This was fun. They are strong. I was working a gate on our alleys. A 2 yo bull hit the closed gate so hard he broke the weld and safety chain. It sent me flying like a cartoon. Got stitches and was back next morning. One reason I watch the Yellowstone videos and just shake my head.people are clueless ..

[@janellewatson1191]

Oh poor Eleanor So glad she with you Dusty.she just cant get a break .at least she has a good life with use .

[@delainekeenum9108]

Ready for Part 2!

[@avisbrown7957]

I love watching these roundups. I would love to be in the kitchen in the barn, cooking for your "army". I could have Brooks in with me and put her to work...buttering bread, putting out the plates, silverware and napkins. Help get the drinks ready. She's a special little girl. I'd live to get to know her.

[@brendabateman4322]

It is much more stressful to have a large herd to manipulate into more manageable groups for working. And it takes longer. You, Marisa and the team took it all in stride. Y’all the BEST!!

[@florencetwichell7307]

That was quite a chore! Getting better though!

[@debbiemiller7342]

Love watching! Thanks for sharing!