Dairy Gets Hit By Gnarly Blizzard!

[@heathergingrich6170]

Kindness never goes unnoticed and is always appreciated ❤

[@russellgilson4072]

Family that works together stays together, admire your families commitment to the dairy industry!

[@oxfordmontello3281]

God bless you all. I do not envy you at all in these circumstances. I remember growing up on the farm in the late 60s, 70s and 80s. I remember as a small boy watching my dad clean the yard with an "A" John Deere with a trip bucket and no cab. My dad never complained; he loved farming. He was in a tractor working a week before he passed at 89 years old. Watching you brings back a flood of memories; thank you for that.

[@williammerry4746]

Thanks, Yan for snowing us how you made out with the heavy snow. You took time on your very busy and tiring day to make this fine video, still at the end of your long day you were the Good Samaritan for others. How good is that....thanks for being the solid young man that you are, caring for others as well.

[@dadsdog1]

Thanks Farmer, I ate today!!!

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Amen, brother.

[@RiDankulous]

The house looks real nice and your garage with the way it’s lit and the snow around it.

[@Kevin986_]

Absolutely stunning how much snow you got. As a kid in Ontario, I remember those days. I loved it. I live in BC now, and on Southern Vanvouver Island, we very rarely get snow. We get rain.

[@computernerdtechman]

Them cows sure seemed happy playing with the bales. 🐮🐄 Happy cows give happy milk.

[@Robert-lt3gp]

There will be some moisture in the fields after this winter. Here in Slovenia we are still waiting for some bigger snow deposits.It's just that time of the year when you expect some snow to be delivered from upon us.Yan your videos are always fun to watch and also you can take a lesson from each of one.Stay healthy and all the best from the sunny side of the alps!!!.

[@dominikpiskoric9649]

Arent u guys didnt get any of snow here in croatia we got our first a 3 or 4 days. We didnt but Čakovec did get a dump of and i was today in cakovec and there are still piels of it

[@Robert-lt3gp]

@@dominikpiskoric9649 We had yea but only lasted for a day or two.

[@DouglasFergen-pq9ru]

Dairy farmers are a true stalwarts of hard work!

[@jeremy1350]

Sing it with me Farmies ... "It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS !!!" Oh Boy Jan, I don't envy you one bit, as long as I can live vicariously through your eyes. Das a lot of snow man !!! The family that shovels together, stays together, No ?? Montreal (3c) has flurries for the weekend, but we do see the word SNOW for Wednesday and Thursday. Maybe it will be our first substantial snow this season. It says Asquith is (-22c) at 3:24 pm Friday. You keep warm out there Jan.

[@bruceg5729]

I did the same thing several times pulling people out one person's knew where I lived they had seen my truck before and put money in my mailbox😮 love helping people❤

[@sandralovegrove2805]

From Montreal a huge fan here! Fascinating how much dairy business has progressed ❤

[@cindifischer6919]

My husband installs DeLaval milking equipment and for 35 years. He has certainly seen many many changes over the years and technology only gets better. For like the last 10 years he has been very busy building and installing rotary parlors in central Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota, and Northwest Iowa USA. Rotaries are in different sizes but he has installed, 64, 106, and 128. So much goes into the planning of a rotary and from start to finish is about 3 years. That 3 years includes everything, right down to getting permits. Most folks really have no clue what is involved. I'm fortunate to be able to see it from start to finish in different phases and it's absolutely amazing. My husband Brad Fischer has always said, DeLaval is the best. Thank you to all farmers that help feed the world.

[@1striperon]

Jan, the snowstorms challenge your management systems and your equipment. Looks like you accomplished all that needed doing. Good feelings for helping others out are great for reinforcing your self worth, good for you for helping people. It seems like there would be a way to fabricate a snowplow that would fit the side of the loader bucket and clean the bunks. Something that fit the width of bunks, slid the snow up above the sides, then guided it into the feed alley, to be pushed out with the loader. Or, modify a snowblower to fit the bunks.

[@terrywagner1308]

Erie, Pennsylvania has 30 cm of snow now. Lake Effect. Just trying to make you feel better. 😊

[@kensmithler5965]

Hello Ian, first of all I'm always amazed how spectacular your drone footage is. It adds perspective we would not normally get from just ground footage. What a well rounded steady young man you are! You and your entire family are such hard workers. I grew up on a smaller dairy farm and remember the hard work, especially dealing with the harsh winter weather struggling with frozen equipment and water lines occasionally, ugh. I often think I'd like to know more about you, but totally respect your privacy. I've watched your videos for a few years now and always look forward to the next one. You are the kind of person I would like to have as a friend. The way you ended this video set that in concrete. Great channel and great work!!!

[@ThePepeOne]

Well said.

[@maxrv751]

nice drone footage are those all your bales out in the field

[@Pep8691]

Good vid Jan. Rule #1 in our Canuckistan winters never pass up a stuck or broke down vehicle. Good on you. Besides a bunk cleaner it looks like a straw shredder would come in handy too.

[@robertmunro4816]

Wow big jobs cleaning out those bunks. Lots of snow. Cows outside sure have a good coat on them snow doesn't melt on their backs

[@debbieblakely4848]

Happy to see the original opening to your videos ! ❤🇨🇦

[@23phaynes]

Great video, working hard with family to make things a little better each and everyday. I love my Stars and Stripes but I did feel very proud of your Canadian flag standing proudly above your farm!

[@candicetaylor9261]

The snow was brutal here in Dauphin Manitoba too! Really loved seeing those ladies playing in the bales! So funny! 😂 ❤ stay Warm as we are now in the deep freeze!!

[@suzydoerger104]

Who belongs to all those bales in the field to the right? Your family is so inspiring to those of us who aren’t farmers…..bless you all! Love from Colorado🥰

[@daveklein2826]

Belongs to them

[@Queen_bee_tiny_diny_army]

Brings me so much joy to see how happy those cows are shows how well you guys take care of them how they get all playful❤❤❤

[@shealy265]

Good to see you posting a little more since the field work has been done.

[@ileenmcminn2062]

You need one of those big snow pushers that attach to the loader bucket like they use for big parking lots. Do you ever put tire chains on the feed tractor?

[@timothymbonham4453]

Since it has to go inside the barns on the concrete aisle, that might be a problem.

[@garykline820]

Love your videos thanks for sharing. Music is great with drone.

[@fredgreen8208]

Glad you brought the beginning music back,my dad and I used to watch your videos together he lived in ontario. He past away a couple yrs ago,and that music brings back fond memories of him,he was92. Thanks for reviving it.

[@kevinwalsh1619]

Interesting about the doors. In the USA doors on commercial and public buildings generally open out. This is because of a combination fire and crowd disaster that took place at a night club called the Coconut Grove in Boston in 1942. Because of pressure from the crowd trying to escape, those near the door were unable to open it, as it only opened inward.

[@jimbaumann6579]

It’s the same in canada.

[@jrw5831]

Jan, you are one of the most upbeat people I know. Hope you and your family have a Healthy and Happy Christmas/New Year

[@lorimurphy3788]

You’re a good man love seeing the cows having fun with the new bedding

[@oliviafrost1808]

Coming from nz it blows our mind the conditions you sometimes have to farm in. So tough. It also surprises you don't have a 4x4 tractor on your mixer or a snow blower for feed troughs. Keep up the hard work!

[@magnumardent]

Hei, Jan, over here in Norway the snowmovers put small spikes in the tyres....you dont need much to get better traction, so the floors in the barns dont suffer much...screw the spikes in, than remove them in the spring....Great uploads, nice channel, thanks!

[@kellwood1404]

This was a fantastic video. Loved the snow emergency response team.

[@GaryLaurin]

Brilliant drone footage 👍🏻🇨🇦💪🏻

[@11sesquialtera]

Your drone shots are soooo damn cool. Love seeing the big picture….some of those cows have such a sense of humor! Rob

[@dibell3662]

Going to have to change the name of your channel to SaskDutch Man! You have really changed and you should be proud of yourself for what you have achieved.❤️🙏🏼☕️

[@tommyhartman]

Glad I live in Texas. I don't miss moving snow.

[@colinbarrett3016]

But us 🇨🇦 probably couldn't stand the Texas heat...somewhere in between 👏

[@albertbusscher4270]

The snow and cold was what took me to Australia, I was at Leeuwarden Airfield when it was minus 25 Celsius !! That was IT !! Greetings from Australia

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Awesome dronè videography and great choice of tunes Jan.

[@dennismartin03]

Another great video. I personally love snow but I do understand the inconvenience from the farming side of it. Good for for pulling that lady out tho.

[@mr.rogers1962]

Love your videos. You can get a string trimmer and buy 2 different attachments. One a wire brush and another with a small snow plow that will take care of your doorways and your feed bunks In your big corrals save you a lot of backwork not having to use a chevel

[@robertlforker9913]

Man, love watching your videos! There are good people in this world and I count you as one! Love your house and love the farm, I’m from Kentucky and just really wanted you to know I love your work ethic. Not many like you that don’t have to be told what to do. Thanks again from a 67 year old from Kentucky!

[@farmfreshfinds-j4s]

Your video is so interesting, especially the part about automation tools in cattle care from 9:49. It’s truly an excellent initiative!

[@79PoisonBreaker]

nice long days work, sleep well earned. Glad it looks like all went as well as can be expected with no breakdowns. Hope you and your family have a great day , stay warm.

[@bruceg5729]

14:47 is that your pet cow that's outside the gates

[@MyDuckfoot]

It's so good to see the girls helping to spread out the bedding.

[@terrydurham3697]

Loved to see the cows really enjoying themselves with the fresh rolls of hay. Looked so funny with hay all over their faces. Just like kids playing in fresh snow.

[@davegenske8973]

Attaboy Jan. It’s great to get help like yours when the snow is that heavy

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county ca 🚜🚜🇺🇲🦃🦃

[@shealy265]

Have you considered putting chains on the 7130's rear tires? Be a bit noise on the concrete, but give you traction on ice.

[@79PoisonBreaker]

I think chains would wear out the floor inside. I wonder if they make a concrete friendly set or adding more weight kits on the wheels maybe.

[@Emg2463]

nice frozen snow....not that wet sloppy stuff that weighs a ton and breaks the backs of those who have to shovel it !

[@xlandros]

Personally I love a good snowstorm! I suppose if I had as much area to clear as you, I might not enjoy it so much. Shoveling feed bunks looks like zero fun also! We’re expecting 3-5 feet of lake effect snow over the weekend, here on the eastern end of Lake Ontario. I’m excited!! Going out to snow blow after watching your vid. No heated cab for me, but do have heated handles on my walk behind blower. Prob hour and a half of work, but no complaints from me. Let it snow baby!!❄️☃️❄️

[@robertdouglas4130]

You have an awesome family that works well together

[@dakotaboy8533]

The small investment in a snow box for your loader would save you so much time and money. Easily pays for itself in fuel alone. Chasing windrows around is not efficient!

[@markrisebrough]

I couldn't agree more. 12 foot wide box plow would allow for clearing under those feed bin augers without having to worry about colliding the augers with the cab.

[@daveklein2826]

Send him the money

[@steveneal2706]

awesome video. Thank you guys

[@elizabethbradley7621]

We never get snow. Love others work clearing snow. Love milk. ❤❤❤

[@Andy-ix2ox]

You guys have the same problem that we have here this year, the straw is that good that you have to give them more because they eat so much of it. The problem we have is that it is so bleedin expensive, it would be cheaper if they just ate more feed and lay on the straw! Regards from Ireland.

[@edmo43]

Haaaaaaaa!! Lady, what do we do? to the cow that was frolicking with the bed straw. And she was surprised😁😁

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Awesome video, Jan. Working together helps morale so much. That lady you helped will never forget your kindness. It’s the attitude that goes with the help that makes it a good(God) deed!

[@bonniehibma3580]

Loved the overhead video. Have to look at the bright side because we are not going to change it. I remember those really long days as well.

[@carltrainor4072]

Nice fluffy snow!!

[@robinghunt]

I’ve seen some of those bunk cleaners. They are brushes like your cow scratchers or flaps of rubber. Pretty expensive but I bet your mechanic, Brent, could fashion something that would work. If he can keep those choppers running then he can perform other miracles too! Love the family time, it doesn’t last forever.

[@myronparks3495]

30 years ago, I worked at a feedyard. We had a bunk blower that we used to clean the feed bunks.

[@southshore2357]

I tell my dad you wanted bunks . You can clean them . Let's go big guy .

[@rossbrashear535]

35 years ago I had a dairy farm. A double four herringbone and milked 65 cows. I had some great times on the farm, and often dream about going back to that simpler life. But then I remember the snow, and suddenly the dreams become nightmares. City life ain't so bad.

[@johnhughes2113]

From 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK your resilience is admirable in such conditions, do you sometimes wish you were back in Holland 🤔! thanks for the quality of the vlogs you keep giving us

[@davidkimmel5153]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

I can't believe that winter is here!

[@charles-y2z6c]

It's snowing and cold, but Winter is still almost a month away.🙄🙄

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

I had to shovel yesterday so I am going to call it winter.

[@charles-y2z6c]

@@Well_I_am_just_saying of course you can call it what you want. where are you? In western NY we haven't seen snow yet, buffalo often gets hit early. Australia bases it in the calendar instead of solar position, tommorow is first day of summer for them .

[@SteveGibbons-td9tk]

Jan great video you guys can keep the snow we can wait a little longer for it in Ohio 😢

[@bruceg5729]

Okay it's -24 degrees Fahrenheit where you're at right now the time is 12:54 p.m. Black Friday it will make for some interesting videos

[@johnhoog8874]

We have two wheel drive on our TMR mixer but once the snow starts tire chains go on until spring.

[@BeckyCreger-vs5ce]

I live in North Central Iowa. You can keep the snow up there. 😂 I'm 71 years old and retired. I'm not ready to shovel snow off of my deck to get to my car.

[@phyllishalley8972]

Question.. what do you use all the outside cattle for??? there's a lot of them!!! Ty... Stay warm you all.. ❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@Nganga01]

Hi from Kenya Jan.

[@Cthefarmer]

Karibu muesh😂😂

[@Nganga01]

@@Cthefarmer Asante

[@cammyrubin2512]

I know it makes everything harder work. But we don’t have snow in Houston, Texas - very interesting to see how a farm has to work around it and what to think about during the day.

[@gordiesullivan3289]

So great helping others,you are a great person.

[@annhope7760]

Such a short timeframe from picking up bails to pushing snow. Take care. ☃️

[@BrentWyllie-w7u]

Hello Sir, I have a suggestion . Sand and snow freezing in truck box and loader. We always climatized equipment equipment to out side temp before use. When you emptied frozen sand out of truck . Let box become outside temp before use, will cut down sticking and freezeing

[@MyPromixdirt]

no it will NOT, any moisture in the sand sticks to anything below zero and keeps piling up, i told him about using calcium chloride with water, nothing sticks to that concoction.

[@kevinkevlar8050]

Nothing like hitting the sack after a day like that. Great video Sweet Dreams

[@jordanhodnett5273]

You need a HLA wing plow for the front of the wheel loader so you could push twice as much and take half the time

[@daveklein2826]

Send him the money

[@sklosct7416]

Good job, that’s really getting it done and helping those in need. A few bucks for coffee on top of it!😉 How far is it from the farm to your home? Stay warm!

[@55VickyV]

It’s unfortunate that you can’t move all your infrastructure to the farmland on the Saanich Peninsula near Victoria on Vancouver Island. We seldom get snow here. Some years we don’t get any snow! I’m really glad I live here and not in Saskatchewan!!! 😊 🇨🇦

[@gablair1965]

You need a straw shredder for bedding you corals. It would speed the job up and use the straw far more effectively.

[@randaljohnson580]

I suggest you look into getting chains for your feed wagon tractor you would get around much better.

[@asquithmainlines699]

Most people think of a snow day as not having to go to work or school. Perhaps a day of tobogganing and hot chocolate. Obviously a snow day for you has a whole other meaning. Speaks to the level of dedication to your trade.

[@triciaabrams8848]

Fancy dancin' with the bobcat! ❤

[@MrLoondance]

Few thing make me proud to be Canadian these days but when I see the Canadian flag on your farm it makes me proud to be Canadian

[@kathyk479]

Haha the cow with the hey on its head w9uld make a nice t- shirt!

[@DavidHines-wn5gf]

Jan, looks like it’s going to be a long hard work loaded winter for you guys! We are seeing snow here in the northern L.P of Michigan now

[@mr.rogers1962]

Please mister Kilstra read this message You can buy string trimmers with Wire Brush attachment or a small snowblower.Attachment to help you with those feedbunks And around your doors

[@daveklein2826]

Send him the money

[@weimaranerlover79]

Love how the cows wanted to help with unbailing the straw.

[@mariodumais2153]

Man... I've lived in New Brunswick for 10 years, in Labrador for 2 and in Montreal for 20, I know the struggle. I moved to south Florida in 2000 and I'm not going back.

[@gilb6982]

9.22 Be carefull with the skidsteer , it is hard on concreete wall ! Lol ! realy like your video !

[@ygrittesnow1701]

I absolutely love the drone footage over your buildings. Just my imagination but I could see duplicating what you have without the cow implements as one massive home(silly I know). As for the one cow you startled while she was playing with the hay bale. She looked at you like, "What? I'm just trying to help. What's your problem?" lol

[@kathyk479]

It does feel good and help some o ne. You should feel good about youself for helping! 😊

[@Emg2463]

what if you made a cement block formed to the inside of your feed bunks....and cement in a heavy iron loop into it that you can hook a chain to.....and just drag it through the bunks with one of those mongo tractors you have, to push/pull all that snow out of them ? Doesn't have to be blocky and so heavy that it'll damage the bunks....just enough to move the snow..... 🤔

[@MyPromixdirt]

mini excavator with a blade

[@parremarre69]

could a snowplow for the wheeloader be something to consider? Nice video :)

[@shopshop144]

You are making some good videos, including the music and all! I thought you had finished all the bale hauling but at around 16:40 on one of the aerial shots it looks like you still have at least one field to go. Do they ever get frozen to the ground?

[@pietoosterhof5901]

It's always nice to help other people á.❤

[@druewilson1079]

It wouldn’t take me long shoveling those bunks every day to come up with a different way of doing it lol it hard work in that cold weather yaw some tough people

[@garyfaulds2613]

Put a set of chains on your feeding tractor , help you out alot .

[@JackieDannenberg]

Saw some dots in a field in your drone shots. Still have round bales out there ? Stay safe ! I’d say stay warm and dry but that won’t happen till at least April at this point. All the best !