The bison react to their first hay bale of the season!

[@twstf8905]

Haha 14:00 (ish) 🤣 Edit; BTW, The babies (calves) are ADORABLE! lol This channel is increasingly addictive. 👍 Magnificent animals. 🐮🐃🐂

[@StormyPeak]

Back around 1973, my family lived across a little used highway here in Idaho, where 5 bison were kept...there was a slight hill our house sat on with the front of the house facing that pasture. In the back of the house where our car and truck were parked in a dirt area...it bordered a small pasture where every year 2 beef cows were kept...the cows were shot and slaughtered in the pasture by a local mobile butcher truck. It was really easy to see the different personalities between domesticated cattle and bison. I had a smallish dog about 25 pounds, that upon rare occasion thought it would be fun to challenge the cows. She would go out into the cow pasture and bark at the cows...who would promptly turn and run....I was about 10 years old at the time...and would rush right up and over the fence to get her...afraid if the neighbors who owned the cows saw her, they would shoot her... I had no fear of the cows. However, sometimes she would cross the road and try to pull that 'standing in front of the bison and barking' stuff... and they will just lower their heads and start to paw a grave in the soil for my dog, who was stupidly unaware of the deadly 'game' she was playing with those animals. I would not go into the bison pasture...and would just cry, and try to get my dog to come to me...which she would after a minute...but she would so just turn her back on those bison to do so, not realizing they were inclined to follow her....I always worried one would just decide to run her down and trample her. One year, my sister and I was walking from town, to our home and one of the bison was out on the highway....fortunately, we were near the base of that little hill when we heard a galloping sound behinds us. We turned to see one of the bison coming after us and we screamed and ran up that slope and over the plank fencing we had in the front of our house. My sister was over first and had dropped and I was swinging my leg over when that bison hit the fence with it's head just below my other leg. I thought the whole fence was going to come down. My sister called the man who owned the bison and we watched as he tried to round them up...2 of them got out. One of them rammed his pick up truck door...dented the heck out of it...but he finally got them back through the hole in the fencing. It was nice to see in this video that bison can be gentled a bit with contact....but I actually winced when I saw that nice pickup truck and those bison get close to it...the truck I saw in 1973 was much worse for wear after that little round up.

[@neethadesilva5747]

Thank you for a great 101 on a bison farm . These are the great citizens that make America beautiful.

[@kf9233]

Thank you for sharing this special moment. Anyone can plainly see how you care so much for these bison. They're a great and wonderful animal. God Bless

[@sueplummer6669]

I love how you treat your bison. They are not afraid of you. I think that is so cool

[@JackTheSkunk]

They almost seem tame....clearly they were having a good time chasing the truck. Love those majestic and noble creatures.

[@donaldsmith3926]

There was a photo in the NYT of a dairy farmer with some of his cows which had reached the end of their milk-producing years. Rather than sell them, he allowed them to retire and graze and he stood among them with no trepidation on the part of the cows; they knew. Another photo in a different publication of a gentleman farmer with his stock had all the animals crowded into a corner of the area away from him. The one photo of the dairy guy was nice, but contrasted with the other photo was really striking.

[@eogg25]

They should be afraid. He is fattening them up for the kill.

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

It's like the Buffalo or trying to say I wanted totankya for the grub!

[@Mercmad]

@@donaldsmith3926 Dairy cows are like big dogs, they know their names and are very docile because they get handled twice a day .

[@wykeishacraft6820]

I love how you treat your bison and they not afraid of you. Hay is good for your bison , will be healthier than they is now. God Bless You, your lovely family and those beautiful bison.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Boy the babies sure are growing fast. Boy they know what a bucket is for lol

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Tanya Jenkins yes they do!! Babies are growing fast

[@jesseelisabeatty3259]

Shows you have a good relationship with your herd..your bull says look dad im playing..the sheer power of him..your just standing there..hes just playing..just trust and peaceful interaction. You both " respect" eachother. He could take you out but seems like hes like naw..hes over there just watching..and youre like just gonna keep my distance but be close enough where i respect his space.love it.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

I try to have a good respect level with them. They can be dangerous and I need to be careful as always. I love being out there with them though. Thank you!

[@benburns5995]

Great footage of the Bison attacking the Bale of hay. You caught Eleanor just as she was falling on her side near the ground. It's funny for her to get so pumped up to run at the bale. She always seem so docile on the videos. Nice that you got the footage of the bull horning the bale. The two new calves are looking great and they look the same color as the mothers now.

[@kemart537]

Thank you for taking the time to let us see your beautiful herd.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

The Bison are running your way when they see or smell that hay . Eleanor was trying it out . I enjoyed your video and will watch it over and over. This was in 2019 and now it's 2020 you are still doing a great job . God Bless You . Thanks for sharing.

[@tommysparks2705]

I’m sure you’re a OU Sooners Fan, but I live in Fargo, ND. Also the home of NDSU Bison, which just won their 8th FCS Nat’l Championship in the last 9 years! I used to live in OK growing up and have worked on cattle ranchers. I salute you for your continued passion on raising bison! They are an important part of our National Heritage! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏻

[@bretlambky]

🔫Go pokes! 🔫

[@maryschmitz7817]

As a City Slicker, I enjoyed watching the round up and the Bison's playful nature. Thank you. MLS 🍀 ✝️

[@jadestone8552]

So you know exactly what your bison are eating. That is a great thing! No wonder that doggo is skinny!! He runs after you every where! Haha Eleanor is funny!!!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Haha!! True

[@ptudor63]

The BIG BABIES. They are beautiful animals. I have always loved bison. Great video.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!!

[@denisehicks7525]

I love watching them run and kick up there heels. ya! They are so cool.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Congratulations this was 2019 and now it is 2020 and you are still doing an amazing job with those beautiful and healthy bison on that pretty land. With all the items that you have to use . Your lovely dog is not letting you out of his eye sight ,it cares for you too. I enjoyed them videos and will watch them over and over. You and your lovely family are doing great with the beautiful bison. God Bless You All and Happy Holidays. Thanks for sharing

[@panthermartin7784]

We have wild woods bison up here in northern Canada, amazing to see them in their natural habitat , buggers are massive, it always amazes me to see the wolves prep for a hunt and the bison counter the wolves with a defensive blockade

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Those Woods bison are huge!

[@TheLorax-2012]

They are indeed massive. I always go to Elk Island National park. One side with Plains, and one side with Wood Bison. The big bulls can get up to 2200 Pounds!

[@judyschmoll8541]

That was totally awesome!! Thank you. Love love your bison. Dunbar is funny, with the hay. What a personality he has. Belle Star looks like shes a great mom. Really appreciate the videos!!. Judy

[@timturner5115]

Love seeing the video I am 91 yrs old watch it every day ducky

[@crowgirl1326]

Who would have thought that bison had such a playful side? Too bad someone hasn't invented a large, indestructible toy for them. Like a huge, self-healing rubber bale of hay they could ram, roll and jump on. Eleanor gets a participation trophy for at least trying to jump that bale. What a gal!

[@Prairie7777]

How neat and exciting this is watching them follow you and then how they interact with the bale of hay l. You're a lucky man for sure!

[@sixpackbinky]

Sweet Eleanore getting frisky… I love to see her like that. ❤️❤️❤️

[@golden.333]

I am in north Houston and daydreaming about a small homestead with some cattle and bison on it about 5 years from now. Working towards it in the meantime. Thank you for sharing your passion for bison with us. I may hit you up down the road for help and guidance! For now trying to learn everything I can from people like you. Thank you!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Please do! I'd love to help where I can. Thank you for watching!

[@bewlaybros]

I teach school kids about The American Bison, at the Scottsdale Museum of the West.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

I do too! That is awesome! Kids need to know more about them

[@newdimension4731]

did you tell your kids that the american nearly brought to extinction the bison?

[@bewlaybros]

@@newdimension4731 Yes of course !

[@PaulaJoDavis]

That was pretty awesome! Loved watching them gallop back to the corral....I could just hear thousands of bison running across the plains like they used to! ELEANOR! LOL! The bison jumped over the hay bale! Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Loved watching the bison playing with the bale. Reminds me of our pigs when the winter litters are in the barn. When we clean their stalls, we can distribute fresh straw, or we can throw the flakes in intact and watch the sows have fun tearing up the flakes and carrying straw around in their mouths to busily make their nests wherever they want them.

[@edsummers6869]

Like catnip for Bison!!

[@Boostnitup]

In a World full of BS... and worse... It is GREAT and AWESOME to see this World of yours! Hoorah!!!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!! :)

[@sharonblevins3281]

Found you thru Keeping it Dutchs' channel then his buddy from Arms Family Homestead posted his video with The Timber channel. Later he works with you guys when you process the Bison. Great Channels. Nice bail mover too.

[@vmorganbogart]

I guess their mamas never told them not to play with their food. So glad they didn’t. That was such fun to watch. It was fun seeing a different side of their personalities. Who knew bison could have so much fun with a bale of hay. Those calves are really growing. Love their little horns. I thought that one was gonna come over to you & let you pet him. Hopefully, that will come eventually. Keep up the great work! Always enjoy your videos. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍😂❤️

[@johnlongenecker6560]

Buffalo = Bale Of Hay American Guy = New Pickup Truck

[@mariesplace9547]

It is fun to watch them acting up, or playing. Elenore staring in the show 🤗

[@loricaruso883]

Thank for the show , I really enjoyed seeing the bison run , yes I loved the bison very majestic

[@tumbleweed6658]

I enjoyed this I grew up in South Dakota and the Bison is my all time favorite animal, thank you for sharing.

[@jainiebugg9543]

Beautiful bison.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you!

[@brendalafever8023]

So funny! I could watch them for hours. So different than cattle, and they are funny too! Thanks for sharing!

[@alondranowe414]

These bison are so beautiful and precious. Love these babies.

[@JohnMoore-xt3hz]

It’s like catnip for bison

[@adelacoburn1396]

LOL! seeing that one bison kicking around by that tree was hilarious, Eleanor is silly =D .

[@debbygreen3922]

When a pet rabbit does a "playful, twisting leap" in to the air "when they have so much happy energy that they just can't contain it" it's called a "binky." Seeing one of your bison do the same in this video was really special.

[@Brantley169]

I love and respect the American Bison.

[@leann4925]

Love seeing the Bison running and now they will have plenty to eat. The little ones are getting up there. Thanks and Love the video.

[@hazelwood55]

@13:59, "Don't play with your food" haha

[@buddyduncan2095]

Lol Elinor walks off like I know you didn't see that . That was cool watching their reactions to the hay and the babies are looking good as well

[@carolshortley8395]

On that was so funny. The bison enjoyed the toy you have them lol.

[@HomeShowTV]

Very cool watching their reaction to the hay. So different than cattle. I like Greg Judy's idea of putting a couple of small logs under the bales to avoid that rotten spot on the bottom.

[@simongibson6228]

We keep ours on pallets, works fine.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Love watching the bison. Are they mean? I saw some in North Dakota and they were hitting cars and anything they could find. I came from Daniels Channel. Got to love Houston. God Bless you and your family and your homestead. Congratulations on the baby. I pray God blessed you all . ♥️🇺🇸🐂

[@kennethbailey2616]

I was checking on a drilling rig between Wright and Casper, WY. The cattle guards were about twice as wide as a normal guard. The rancher told me they can jump over a normal cattle guard. His fence posts were cross ties and woven wire.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Wow! That sounds about right. He must have a large herd too. Just having a cattle guard would make me nervous! Lol

[@kennethbailey2616]

Cross Timbers Bison if you’re ever in Wyoming that ranch is north of the road between Wright and Edgerton.

[@sharonpremo7527]

Love watching the bison. Makes my day. To funny, kick up our heels and play.

[@pamelaroden4381]

Looked so handsome with his hay comb over. Lol!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Your equipment is coming in handy to help you get your hay around for your bison ,you don't have to go through a lot. Your lovely 🐕 is not letting you get a way. Great job.

[@nenaelliott8058]

Your fall weather started a whole month before ours here in WV. It's was 90° here yesterday. Uug. Sweet Eleanor, that goofy girl. She thought that hay bale was the moon and she was the proverbial cow. Heehee. Have a great weekend...

[@diamndgyrl925]

This was awesome to see them run and play made me smile. Thank you for showing us their joy !!

[@nancylitton390]

Wow!!! It's surprised me how strong the Bull is!!! Yes,I know they are big animals.... But dang!!! He picked up that bail. The Bison are fun to watch Thank you for sharing.

[@marymonson2187]

Nancy Litton A bison bull can get up to one ton and are so strong, that they literally can toss another bull over a six foot fence with no problem. I know this from personal experience. One of the coolest things about bison bulls, is that that during mating season, they make a very low sound that sounds exactly like a lion roaring and on a still day or night you can hear it a long ways away.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Thumbs up what an exciting video 👌 that was great love seeing you interact with the bison the Cavs are getting so big and love seeing them runand that was exciting watching them play with that bill of hay like a big toy and then her trying to jump over it was crazy they just get so excited they're funny to watch thank you so much for sharing

[@theoldhunter6072]

Everything is a play thing. 55 gallon drum of fuel, hay bale, stack of concrete blocks, pickups, etc. You'd never believe all the things I've had to drag out of the woods. Give bison a hay bale ring and they'll scrap it within an hour. Trust me, I have a really good feeling about this.

[@davidjones6775]

Good God, 8:30 into this vid and still waiting to see the bison feed on the hay. This dude loves to talk!

[@dubskj01]

He only has the animals to talk to for the rest of the day. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tripacer8259]

Man does he ever!!

[@nancyparker3732]

I appreciate that Dusty talks and explains things. I live in the city, it's nice to learn what's happening in rural areas.

[@bdk8089]

Less talking more bison! Like 95/5. Or at least talk while we watch the animals. But preferably....less talking.

[@blondbum]

@@nancyparker3732 his accent is calming too

[@Prairie7777]

I want you to know that I REALLY enjoyed watching this video. I live in Northern Arizona and I'd sure love to see some bison privately owned here. They are truly a nostalgic animal. Thank you for sharing!

[@susanthornburg5200]

What a site jumpin in the air😂🤣🤪

[@brandeissports3436]

That was awesome. It’s cool to watch them run, being excited. It’s like children at recess.

[@cathy9160]

The bison are just beautiful.I felt bad when one fell I wanted to rush over to see if he was all right.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

How Cool. Bison are so Cool. Eleanor was dared to do that cause the Bull knew you weren't paying attention lol. Very Cool. Thanks for Sharing God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️

[@dawncooper4739]

Awesome video! Glad to see you have t-shirts for sale.

[@lockedin60]

They do get crazy. Like a kid in a candy store or at the fair when the rides tempt them.

[@shechaiyah6869]

My small dog thought this was interesting. She stared at it the whole time.

[@mixedgirlgoddess7935]

They really have respect for each other in the Hurd don’t they 💚💚💚 mya is one smart dog 😂😂😂😂😂😂 she got the hell out the way 💯 I love the bull in the back that jumped up to tell everybody else to move they asses to the grub 💯💫🐝💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌍

[@IdaBrown]

The excitement of the great escape was amazing. And your bull jumping on the fence.

[@very_kari7775]

These bison are sooo happy and silly ! I loved watching this

[@janetleslie889]

AAa herd of cows does exactly the same thing, but they all get in and fight not one at a time it is a funny thing to watch.. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonsteele9580]

They know what the bucket means. That’s what we do. It’s like they had to tenderize that hay before they could eat it. They’re so funny. Is Mr. Dunbar doing his job? I love the calves. I want to see you’re ranch grow.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Jason Steele yes they do! Ha I think breeding season is about over. I hope he has done his job!

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Dusty. That was cool seeing the Bison get so excited over their bale of hay. Great catch of that one jumping and kicking up their heels following y'all. Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thank you Ron!

[@jehsdca]

Today's video was just outstanding ! Maybe even the best yet! I thoroughly enjoyed today. What a thrill to see the bison run and be so excited to get their first bail of hay this year!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@MarkovianMan]

Hay bales sure have gotten a lot bigger from when I was a kid! The rectangular ones held together with twine were pretty heavy, those must be crazy heavy. They look kinda like hay Hostess Ho-Hos.

[@debrawiley7673]

I loved this video the way they jumping around they are awesome ☺️☺️🐂

[@ophirdude4342]

Yowza, you have such a passionate attitude regarding your bison. I thoroughly enjoy videos by someone sharing their passion. Thanks for the education.

[@jerriewyatt905]

The Bison are fun to watch..

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Yes they are!

[@dancingbuffaloranch]

My Bison used to DANCE when I would put out the 1500lb roll of Alfalfa!!! They would wear the alfalfa a like a crown of glory on their head, they're so animated! Does your whole herd suddenly decide to do the PE-PE La Pew bouncy dance for 5-15 minutes as mine did? They'd bounce all over sometimes as high as possible 7-9 ft just outta the blue! They'd all start talking to each other (snorting/grunting), then BOOM, they're off and I'm on my knees about wetting myself laughing as they blaze err bounce trails around the 55 acres and disappear into the thick woods and reappear on another side; still bouncing! As in your video, I see you bull is very animated as well as mine at Dancing Buffalo Ranch. Thanks for sharing the video, really miss raising bison, if you need help I have RV and looking to get back into the industry. Have many talents... Working with bison...Ahhh those were the days!!!

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Yes they do! It is crazy when they all just get that itch to just start running as fast as they can! I love watching them. Thank you for watching and commenting! There is a small group of us bison people out there! - Dusty

[@dancingbuffaloranch]

Cross Timbers Bison you can see sorta see the Pe-Pe La Pew Bison dance at location 1:41 but they usually bounce much higher when as a group. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJenmKCklLBqbrM

[@donquixote1502]

Bison act the same as my children when we have "fredagsmys" Swedish word meaning cozy Friday when we sit at home watching a movie and our kids have their own candy. Every Friday is like they never have seen candy before.

[@ginny1068]

They are like big dogs following you...and so happy to find their surprise giant shredded wheat roll (hay meal). Your dogs are cool too! 👍 Your bison are really treated wonderfully.

[@claytonwenrich4663]

Those bison are magnificent animals. Great video.

[@cathywilliams7336]

Thank you for everything you have shown us. Love what you have taught this city girl about Bryson

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Thanks for this AWESOME video; that spread is FINE!! 👍😃👣

[@davemetcalfe3388]

I just saw this 2019 video ... it's now Jan 2022. Dunbar has really grown. It was a really good idea to get him familiar and "friendly" with you. :)

[@kathleenicamplone1763]

I can see that your bison love you. There tails are always wagging. There happy and content . I love how you love them and they love you

[@shekeyra100]

they are so beautiful also sim to our cows go crazy in hay happy dancing jumping etc love it

[@truthbetold4486]

Wow they are awesome looking animals

[@brandonkrause6401]

Lol they were more exited about tearing it open than anything!

[@aznative_]

Thanks for sharing. Amazing animals that we don't get to see enough of.

[@toniahand6251]

Find the cockle burr plants. Big green leaves. Remove them when they are green so you don’t have the problem. They are controllable. Hard to get off !! Nice to see these animals.

[@WyndhamCrest]

All animal's should be this happy! God bless😇

[@valeriepowell1736]

Aww, that's rolling in the hay for sure.

[@lorrainefox2590]

I enjoy the editing you do on these videos so we don’t miss things that are going on in the background plus you add the bisons’ names!!

[@jeanettec6212]

You have nerves of steel! Love watching those bison! Be careful

[@DoddsFarm]

Wonderful video! So glad the OK heat is gone now, the bison love it, I’m sure. Keep it coming, I’m addicted to Bison now! 😆

[@maryriley6163]

What a neat trailer for moving the hay bale.

[@larrytremarki9458]

Awesome video thanks For Sharing. Keep up the good work

[@sherrellfick5359]

Very cool Kevin, they are beautiful animals. Looking forward to watching your your channel grow. Love from Saskatoon , Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

We use that mesh here (Ireland) too and I've found that a SHARP box cutter blade and a SINGLE cut ensures there are no wayward strands... slashing away with a blunt blade is guaranteed to create strands of mesh ... 🙄🤨 😎👍☘🍺

[@CrossTimbersBison]

You are correct! Been down that road before. You gotta get it all too. Thank you for the comment and good to hear from someone that far away! I have always wanted to go to Ireland...I'm gonna make it over there someday!

[@annamweirich6883]

Love seeing the Bison, they're amazing!

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

We used to feed hay all year long but now we have no hay left. Our hay fields have been under water all summer. The green grass is good but it gives the cows the runs if that's all they eat. So we feed hay to help them get more weight.

[@CrossTimbersBison]

Good Ol Boy #76 dang! Where you guys located??

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

@@CrossTimbersBison A little town called Maysville Arkansas. We are in the NW corner right on the Ark-Ok line.