Dairy Odds and Ends

[@johnwiesner6534]

Hello, I'm the viewer who asked about straw in feed a couple of weeks ago. You're explanation on your uses enlightened me greatly. Thanks.

[@kevinmorin7965]

10Gen, sure admire how well you and your Dad work with one another, interact smoothly for the good of the farm and how much you respect one another. Great example for all sons and fathers. You guys always amaze me how well you can drive! Back up - no problem, fitting into tight places with big equipment- no problem... thanks for enjoyable videos.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

In addition to being a top shelf dairyman Eric, you are one industrious maintenance technician. Love your videos. Thanks. See you on the next one.

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Thank u for a great different chore day. Always enjoy going along.

[@sunroofracing]

Great video Eric! Amazing to see you work through the problems with the unloader wheel. Looking forward to seeing you spray the winter crops. Thanks for the discussion on feeding straw to the herd. Considering the lab analysis of your feed and the nutritionist TMR guidelines - I'm sure your herd eats a much healthier diet than I do. Enjoyed the video. Well done!

[@olddude7401]

You have to really admire “farmer repair mentality”. Only a farmer would look at a destroyed old tire, with cracked sidewalls and with less than 15% tread on one side and spend a couple hours to somehow dismount it, flip it, and reinstall it to use up the last 15%. Thank God for the rest of us that there are people like this in our throwaway society. They are the people that keep our food affordable. Thank you for your efforts and taking us along with you.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Commercial fisherman are the same. They get every ounce out of a piece of equipment or machine.

[@realemonful]

I'm not a farmer but I have a Mennonite background, which could be considered farming to some, I suppose but I feel sorry for people that can't figure out how to find ways to fix things

[@danielsegreti4475]

Major props to the Merch sisters. Received the hat I ordered in no time flat.

[@aftershock23]

I think farmers are the ultimate Jack of all trades! You pretty much have to know how to fix everything in order to keep the farm operation running. Thank you for creating these videos which gives us a glimpse of what goes on to do just that. I enjoy the raw and honest format you use. Way to go keeping things real. You rock!

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thank you

[@sueupham2519]

We agree too in Florida,..our vacation time

[@lizzardnurphy]

Things don't always work right or the way you want them to or fit perfectly. But there is almost always a way to rig them enough to do the job. Adaptation.

[@carolynrose753]

Sweeping the feed in must be one of those rewarding jobs that let you know your efforts are appreciated 🐄🐄🐄🐄

[@richardwalsh1838]

The most successful farmers out there are the guys who can fix things and re-engineer what needs fixing.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

The chopper does a good job on the straw. Your heifers are looking good, nice and clean. Thanks for sharing, have a good one!

[@jerryjohns7358]

Your subscription count is really growing. You have a great approach to your videos. It’s like we working there with you.

[@lachiebash8830]

Hi Eric- please keep making these videos that everyone loves so much!!

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great stuff Eric , improvising with that wheel was really using the Mellon very important stuff on a farm with many moving parts.

[@brucemanley7593]

Enjoyed your video over morning coffee. Great way to start the day! Thanks.❤️

[@gethinjones1348]

Great video Eric, one thing is for sure- a farmer is never idle lol, keep on keeping busy lads 👍🏻

[@lorengolliher2712]

As always enjoy your video the weather looks like it's starting to come around

[@lawrencewillard6370]

When something is thrown out, a need for it appears. Life, be in it.

[@ryanwaege7251]

Dang it, Eric stop teasing me with the poo bots! Haha, seriously, though, can't wait to see them in action.

[@157-40_T]

I am amazed to your skills in mechanics. I had no idea a year ago farmers did so much of this kind of work.

[@michaelking5764]

I was hoping that a Mt.Dew was going to fall out of that tire when you finally opened it! LOL

[@Lost_cause1509]

I love to get home from work and see u uploaded a new video Keep up the great work

[@scottwiley8547]

Farmers can fix everything....Good job Eric.

[@steveneal2706]

awesome video young man. You are doing a great job. Thank you buddy

[@charleslynch7274]

Can't wait to start seeing field work im tired of this cold weather

[@kathyk479]

Happy cows getting there food! Lol. Sometime can you do a video on just the cows eating!?

[@Martin-bb1qm]

It’s been a while since your dad last spoke on video. How was his hunting trip? And wow. Kudos for saving that old pipe. Definitely worth it.

[@MRblazedBEANS]

Uploading so often lately it awesome! 👌

[@stuartsplace100]

have worked with cement stave silos a lot,grown driven unloaders

[@leoashrae4199]

A "sort-term" fix turns into "fix'd" when it works.

[@rodlowder1837]

Your determination is the key

[@rusnsc7622]

Has been said many times by me and others, sure enjoy your videos and have the utmost respect for what your family and others like y’all in farming do. Look forward to the next one! 👍🇺🇸🙏🇺🇦

[@jordannickell4000]

Always love the videos!

[@MutatedPizza1]

Love your videos, great work

[@elischultes6587]

My dad used to get excited if we didn’t plug in the tractor. They start easier that way. Supposedly most wear is in the warm up stage. We moved from MT to CA in 84’. Dad was selling miscellaneous hardware to anyone who would buy. The local volunteer fire department started plugging their gear in and were expecting to double their mileage in their vehicles. Guy saw dad’s engine block heater cord sticking out from under the hood. And assumed it was a electric conversion car.

[@davidbishop4015]

Always something to do. Repairs never stop.

[@jonlowe8727]

That bit of pipe is the advantage of keeping some junk around. Great content as always mate 👍

[@nevillecarson1005]

Glad to see you working with your dad on the farm

[@jamesacuff5176]

Eric, Can you do a video on how you raise your replacement stock from birth to production. I particularly interested in at what months you move the the calves from one pen to another including when they are bred. If you could provide a weight at each phase that would be helpful too.

[@d2ndborn]

Great video. Eric, been such a hard worker and daddy. Do you have time to play any hoops?

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!

[@ourcountryadventures]

March first thinking about planting 🤣 there's 5 feet of snow were I am in Canada.

[@claymack1109]

No Eric Thank You for taking the time to make suche awesomely awesome videos for all of us to watch and enjoy

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Good job Eric , farm work is never done always busy . If not feeding or milking or separating cows to have calf’s or saling calf’s your working on some engine or in parlor working on air cylinders an tire being fix it never gets old keep up the good work

[@jimpolk]

Good show Eric. Would never have thought of that.

[@warehouseman6325]

Awesome job. Great video

[@markgomm2618]

really enjoy the videos, next time you break down a small tire try using your vice as a bead breaker

[@dankification]

Can’t wait to see the scrapers online and working just like the feed pusher

[@dmfor9001]

If you get one of those step counter watches, I think some days you will be double, triple or more of the 10,000 step fitness recommendation. Fix, repair maintain you excel at that and lots more

[@jdtractorman7445]

Smart on your dad's part to get a new wheel, those are a bear to change because they are so small. You almost need one of those tire changers made specifically for small tires like that.

[@accessiblenow]

Those little tire and wheels are hard to change

[@Dj-zz]

Great thinking & being resourceful. Good to have what some say is junk laying around.

[@keydanTheMan614]

Nice to see you Eric

[@mattandannemariemcdaniel1848]

Enjoy the videos. Was wondering why the switch from hay to straw in the TMR.

[@ericklamotte617]

I started today to till the back acre for planting.

[@wwg1wga661]

Vise grip = farmers favorite wrench

[@jakerogers1861]

Eric do you mind sharing the cost per bale or per ton to chop it? I have been contemplating this for our dry cow hay but was always to afraid of fires

[@RoryM07]

Black cow on the left at 10:20 is hella sus 😂

[@danawalker55]

Wow! So ingenious!

[@TheFarmingLife]

Good morning Eric. I was wondering what size of pit you put underneath the heifer Barn. I'm working on an 80 200 building. Have a great day

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Good morning. 168'x12' and 10' deep

[@TheFarmingLife]

@@10thgenerationdairyman do you guys have a rough idea how many gallons of manure it will hold yet. Thanks for the reply

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

@@TheFarmingLife about 150,000 gallons

[@earlepriest2544]

I see you have silos there but would it not be easier to get rid of them and put a large clamp in there place ?

[@thomascooper5668]

Well done Eric and DAD another day bisy day on the farm

[@JRJunior8624]

Did he say about the straw chopper, "easier to mix in with the feed"?

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video Sir

[@jimmycurran5355]

Enjoyed the video

[@michaelhintz6187]

Waiting for the new robots!

[@dalewhite5015]

Eric, being from an ag background i love your videos, i cant wait to see the next one! Now i dont want to jinx you but could you talk sbout power outages, How do you survive an extended one god forbid Please know my wife and i love your family and operation God Bless

[@justwondering5540]

you guys be careful on the Roads it is getting ruff out there

[@catwithabat7163]

question: Why do you have the silos (which you fill with silage) when you have the bunks and vice versa, seems overcomplicated

[@harveystephens6115]

Great job. I sent you an led head worn strip light. Guess you never got it. Thought it would work great for tasks you do in silo. Enjoyed

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

I actually did receive it, I should have used it there. Thank you!

[@harveystephens6115]

Long as you got it. Packages get lost.

[@josephmccandlish2458]

Good that you have vic-grips.

[@volkan79]

Eric, it's fun to watch you, I'd appreciate it if you'd beat a heart in Istanbul.

[@marlinsiecinski6677]

Why do you use vise grips on bolts you could use regular wrench?

[@jamesburke5709]

Eric I'm curious how many hours a week do you work other than milking the cows themselves on the farm

[@MyLilMule]

I think every farmer and rancher should have a small lathe and milling machine.

[@giorlongotu]

Amico mio non so parlare inglese, ma voglio dirti che ti ammiro molto perché sei bravissimo,intelligente e instancabile, Bravo Complimenti . Ti voto con 5 stelle su 5

[@thepubliceye]

That hole wheel is 13.00 at Rural King

[@toshikokaneshiro799]

Japanese eat cow tongue what do you think about that ? I just have some last week. It was really good. Have you had some before ?

[@Pharphette]

9:07 ☺️

[@henkjanssen186]

Why do a lot of farmers use vice grips as a wrench?

[@vanbrown785]

Take care of yourself and your Dad.

[@BruceHubbell]

Hey 10 Gen Merch … I really like the logo and the color … I’ll buy myself these to wear during my recovery from spine surgery … give me something fun to look forward to …Bawahahahaha

[@10lauset]

... Cheers to you ...

[@spacenutfl3676]

Spring already ...where is your farm??

[@komoren1753]

Nice Video Greetings from Germany

[@Allenkcn]

You always can tell when you are constrating on something you always have that jaw twitch lol. Any plans on building a new silo to replace that one or just don't need it?

[@cobiemoore9702]

One of the deere's has a flat

[@mikeguiggey2586]

Looks like you contribute to the local economy...All over the place !

[@klsetzer1967]

All that work I would had just got a new wheel

[@nickgibb4687]

northern tool has that tire for 8.99

[@freedomfan4272]

Probably don't have one nearby.

[@jackbeale4531]

Question can't you just buy the straw already chopped up

[@dmc3742]

Freight would eat you up trying to haul chopped straw. Bailes are a TIGHT compact package that allows you to transport the maximum amount per truck load.

[@minos_1248]

Can you make a video with your whole family

[@hughanthony2001]

You don't get manure if you don't give them straw :D Or is that just in the game? :D

[@bobogilvie4472]

What about the twane keeping the bale together

[@dmc3742]

The operator is cutting the twine and pulling it off before it goes into the processor. Remember Erics comment about the knots facing out??

[@bunkhindman3241]

Out a new wheel and tire

[@kotakarthik5426]

Hey hii Eric Indian farmer 👩‍🌾 is here to complete his day thanks for video 🇮🇳

[@vanbrown785]

van brown

[@kylehansen2122]

It's not a long term fix..... 10 years later it's till the same tire in the silo. Ha I do the exact same thing.

[@pinzgauernorcal]

GROW HEMP! to feed the cows

[@ericrudgers6816]

No

[@pinzgauernorcal]

spent-hemp biomass is a high-quality animal feed, with as much protein and more fat than alfalfa, another commonly used feed. “When you look at the chemical composition perspective, actually spent-hemp biomass, in most cases, is better than alfalfa,”

[@davidk4940]

@@pinzgauernorcal Thanks for your post because I was about to make a fool of myself, but still sort of funny though. Ok...I was about to foolishly write, "Hemp for Happier Cows" 🐄

[@pinzgauernorcal]

@@davidk4940 "Hemp for Happier Cows" 🐄