Farm chore madness and we catch a viral moment when our livestock guardian dogs to a threat

It’s farm chore madness every eve at Raventree Ranch. Walk through the chaotic energy of the evening putting our goats, sheep, donkey, alpacas and mini steers in their place at night.
This is the time when we open up the farm to the livestock guardian dogs can better protect all of our farm animals. Our border collie Pete helps in the most comical Pete way.
This is also the time we like to catch footage for our short form videos. We love the intricate and interesting moments and interactions between the animals most miss. We walk through evening chores and show how they resulted in one of our most viral videos ever. 😆

[@hectorsmommy1717]

One more reminder that the happiest dogs are the ones doing the job they know is theirs. It may be guarding livestock, it may be pulling sleds, it may be guiding a blind person, or it may be being a couch potato companion to their person. Having a job and doing it makes them happy.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

I know this is an old video but what state is this farm in where she doesnt get bad weather very often! It looks beautiful! I'm sick of living in Missouri with blizzards and tornadoes and hail and thunderstorms literally all the time 🙄

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@WhitneyDahlin Google says it is in California.

[@jogon1511]

Your absolutely 💯 right on this. I think anyone thinking of taking on a working dog should research what breed they're bringing into the home. Working dogs are just that, they are not gonna be happy sat in a home all day on their own doing nothing, then the owners are upset when their furniture is chewed to pieces when they get back from work. It's great to see well trained dogs doing a great job and happy doing it.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

@@hectorsmommy1717 ughh 😭 the state with the most beautiful weather and the highest cost of living

[@donnakahriger25]

So very true, Hector's Mommy. True working dogs don't view what they do as a job, it is inherent in them.

[@joannaglasby2596]

Judge is doing his patent “pretend to eat straw so they know I’m one of them”

[@christajennings3828]

One of our LGDs eats grain with the goats.

[@johanponken]

Makes me remember wondering, is this all "fibers are good", has to make you eat dry husks.

[@MoonStruckBunnyIRL]

Judge still working on befriending the fainting goats is just so wholesome

[@kimberlywalker_]

He's figuring out if he can use that sweet fainting trick to get a sick day from work. Lol

[@petrolhead0387]

Just found your channel and it is fantastic, I've been binging all your videos. I had a rescued border collie when I was a teenager, he was found abandoned on a nearby beach. We rescued him and called him Mac, he was my best friend, albeit after a rocky start where he bit me but I refused to give up on him. I noticed when we were out on our walks (in the UK countryside where I live), he was obsessed with sheep in the fields. One day he managed to get into the field and bolted towards the sheep, my heart stopped, I just knew a farmer was going to shoot him. Fortunately I managed to get him after he had cornered all the sheep and was lying down waiting. Once I got him home I noticed he had a much more relaxed and content demeanor, and it gave me an idea. The next day I took him up to the house of a nearby farmer (I was about 13 at the time), and asked if my dog could have a job on his farm. Obviously the farmer laughed and said "not all sheep dogs can herd sheep", but after some pleading he said "let's see what he's like then". He took Mac to a field of older ewes and put him through his paces, he was extremely impressed and told me to bring him back the same evening. After a few weeks of taking my dog to work, and doing some work myself, the farmer offered to buy him from me, and I immediately refused. After a few days of thinking, and speaking to my parents about what the farmer offered, I came to the conclusion that Mac was happier working on the farm, and eventually let him go. He worked at that farm for 6 years, until he struggled to keep up with the others. The farmer reached out to me and asked if I wanted to take him back for his retirement years. It was a no-brainer, Mac was home, and he immediately settled with our two other rescues (a mongrel and a greyhound). He lived for another 5 years, we aren't exactly sure how old he was when he died, but the vet estimated that he was around 15 years old, I'll never forget that wee fella, he was a dog and a half.

[@hildagilbert2941]

You are amazing, & so was your dog. Thanks

[@onyxbradshaw6157]

🙏🏾❤️🐶

[@donnakahriger25]

Boy, petrolhead1987, that was a heartwarming story. Thx for sharing

[@donnakahriger25]

RIP Mac. Sounds like he did a lot of living in his 15yrs

[@michaelnovakov7803]

AWESOME STORY! It's always hard to let a pet go, but you did a great thing and then to get him back for retirement is just the icing on the cake.

[@karlsangree4679]

Watching your LGDs respond to a threat sends chills up my spine. No fear, no hesitation, no losses, 0 to 100 in a split second. Totally awesome.

[@lennychorn147]

"Here we work harder, not smarter." That line killed me.

[@alexsummerRain]

That's how I raised my 3kids❤❤❤

[@lennychorn147]

@@alexsummerRain You raise your kids to work harder not smarter? I taught mine to try and work smarter so they don't have to work harder. 😉🙃

[@annewelch-uk1of]

Shouldn't it be the other way around? Work smarter, not harder? Have so much fun watching you and your animals. Happy Resurrection day, and God bless everyone.

[@krylesangerbeaver]

@@annewelch-uk1of yes, and that was the joke

[@CynVee]

Sounds like my life 😂😂😂

[@randomman4938]

"But our dogs have ZERO loses" - Yep, them doggos doing a heck of a job!

[@dinal389]

Now I understand why farmers most of the time get old....they simply live a good happy life surrounded by all these lovely animals. ❤👍👍😍😍

[@j5nephews558]

Beautiful farm. God bless

[@ctrl_alt_delete4729]

Being a “freeloader” too funny 🤣😂🥰

[@kellyb5980]

So interesting to see the longer videos showing more of the ranch daily activities. the new dogs are a great addition to Bo and Lily, you really find great ways to showcase their personalities!

[@faithinhumanity3390]

Judge is a kind and tender soul

[@danapriess8860]

Watching your dogs and your different animals are a highlight to my day.

[@iluvweezies5688]

Please do super long videos. These are great

[@deedeewynn7954]

Thank you.

[@dianeNoneYa1157]

Thanks for sharing! Really enjoy watching your LGDs in action. Awesome job they do with zero losses 👏👏👏

[@raventreeranch]

Thanks they are absolutely amazing!

[@opieclairmonte1140]

Thanks for sharing great video judge is going to be huge for a dog as well and Luna cat is fun to watch

[@peggysnyder-rs5jk]

It may APPEAR chaotic but your farm and the animals are a well-tràined force There is inter-species communication. They àll know theirrole and work perfectly together. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@karifredrikson-lr1mm]

I love your videos. With your voice the videos center me emotionally. It’s just that there is an equilibrium in your little place in the world. Thank you so much!

[@margaretjohnston2858]

JUDGE IS FABULOUS. LOVE ❤️ HIM.

[@margiejiron3659]

I absolutely love your farm animals! My personal favorite is Pete... He is so refreshing to watch. You should consider having farm tours!😂 I would visit alllll the way from Texas! 😊

[@hildagilbert2941]

They do not need CHAOS.

[@elbowroom7993]

Bo might not approve.

[@heeder777]

I’m a Pete fan too! I like all of the pack and cats but there’s something special about Pete. ❤

[@stephenrice4554]

Your guardian group have a grand mixture of personalities . Pete can certainly motor . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@elizabethbillingsley5534]

❤

[@sko529usa9]

I love all of the guys from the farm manager Luna to the newest addition Roo (?). God bless them all.

[@joescarrott7964]

Your literally living my dream I’m too poor to ever own truely amazing to see love ur vids xx

[@sabrinar9101]

We love y’all! Thank you for sharing this with us. Beautiful animals, beautiful farm ❤

[@Cristina-ng5ux]

Such great farm life and animals!

[@nancymiller6526]

Your LGD’s are ⭐️

[@angelinalanzillotti2773]

Love, love, love

[@Rainduck624]

Literally makes my day. Every day. Thank you.

[@cirtapnageem5329]

When I realized how much I love these videos showing a perfect example of mutualistic symbiotic relationships, I just had to subscribe.

[@scoobee4921]

Love the videos of the Farm!!! Lilly is a flipping BEAST!!! 👍

[@sheilagadde5975]

Thank you for explaining.

[@Bert160980]

Im a big fan!! 💯💯💯 I cannot even count how many times they gave me Goose bumps when they got alerted or how they communicate as one big family where all the individual roles are clear ♥️♥️♥️

[@babybazoo]

I follow you on Instagram and tell everyone too... I am so glad you capture and share those everyday magical moments.. its so interesting and beautiful to watch and learn.. I love your little clips and now really enjoying these longer explaining here.. thank you soooo muchly .. living in the city far away from you this is a highlight for me

[@charlii007]

i love your dogs and your farm!! Thank you for showing us your beautiful dogs in action as well as all the other animals .....oh and pete and recon cat...they are really cool too....cant wait to see more...

[@devoted2knit177]

What a great video. !

[@stephanieturner6912]

Pete is stunning! I love his half mask. Well, all your dogs are stunning!

[@iheartherbs]

I would absolutely LOVE to come see you guys and meet the fur family! What a doll Jill is and I'm so happy they get treated like gold. My favorite is Recon Cat Luna ❤

[@lotstodo]

I love your life. Looks like happiness.

[@zaltuguitar]

You can really see how massive judge is in this video. He's only 8 months old at that! He's going to be a bruiser when he's done growing, hope to God nothing gets into that ranch then they won't survive!

[@SydneyReed]

OMG I had the same thought lol. I can't believe how much hes grown and hes not even a year yet he has so much more growth to do! My favorite part is gonna be when his muscles start filling out man or man he is gonna be a force to be reckoned with.

[@hildagilbert2941]

DO NOT EVER SPEAK NEGATIVE THINGS, WE GET WHAT WE SPEAK.

[@lisahicks4697]

I’d think he’s gonna stop growing

[@rustyspence5086]

Judge is identical to a beautiful, giant dog. He was a great Dane x bull mastiff but was a perfect gentleman at all times. I miss him greatly.

[@pravalama9385]

Lily motivates me so much ❤

[@judithbowyer2945]

I found your channel and loved it immediately I have been sharing with my granddaughter who is 5 she also loves all the animals. Her Daddy, my son, asked what we were watching and he got hooked. He subscribed as I did. Great videos. Your dogs are amazing. Love all your animals but gotta say Lilly, Bo, Judge are very impressive. Love Pete and June too.

[@caitlynmlodzik3164]

It is insane how huge Judge is! :D Love him

[@fran-gx3kf]

These videos of the guard dogs guarding the various farm animals are so refreshing and fun watching; they're so different from the usual ones I watch ❤👍🦙🐂🐈🐕🐐🐑🦃🐔

[@victrola2007]

Alpacas always have haughty and cute "But WHY?" Looks on their faces. 😍 One giant monching with his goats second, another gently lipping Luna's tail, revered Big Heroes showing tender love to grateful pupperoni Pete ... and racing off to save the day is such a remarkable microcosm. 🕊❣

[@michellecortez7837]

amazing LGDs and herd dogs ❤❤❤❤❤ inlove with these angels❤❤❤ im imagining my dogs will be like them 😅😅 oh i love dogs🥰🥰

[@stephanieoconnell2343]

This is one of my favorite videos ever. Love your farm.💛🌻

[@maryr6300]

I loved that!

[@juanestebanduranmartin8807]

Love your Doggos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are just amazing! also i love all your animals, my favorites are definitely the donkeys!

[@BjornSeverinLarsen]

I love these kinds if dogs - when they have a job

[@cherylahmat8909]

So harmonious❤

[@michelevanhook7611]

How did I miss this video? I love, love, love all of the animals, especially the LGD's! ❤️👍🥰

[@michelecox5241]

I love to watch. Bo is so serious. Judge is so sweet but tough. Lily is a bad ass. Luna is a warrior queen. Glad the border collies have such great teachers. ❤

[@iheartherbs]

I'm so excited for y'all to hit 1 million subscribers ❤

[@kimflam1210]

I found your videos and I love watching them

[@KellyBGlamm]

Our Teddy looked just like your Judge.♥️♥️

[@karengarrison3666]

This was wonderful ~ my eyes were absorbing this like a big, thirsty sponge lol. Was wondering why or how Petey got his foot caught in the fence? 🤫❤

[@raventreeranch]

Jumping it of course 😂

[@bobbiechinn9578]

They are living their best life 💓😄😄 thank you good ma'am 🙏

[@margaretjohnston2858]

LUNA IS SHE THE ONLY CAT, SHE NOT SCARED OF THE BIG DOGS.

[@curiouscanuck]

Raventree Ranch - Thank you for posting this video. It's one of the most interesting I've seen. Subscribed. ☑

[@yomogami4561]

love your videos. thanks for sharing

[@stevenwadedavis6986]

I bet it's a lot of work but well worth it

[@angelserenade]

I love that each, or most animals were named, and that most of them have their own personality. Whenever I see a farm youtuber that showcase each animals' traits, we audience can easily be drawn towards that animal. Whether be it a goat, chickens, turkeys, cats, and dogs

[@TaneKarnes]

Would love to see a video on how you process wool. Love the dogs and the protection they give. I grew up with cows and horses, but am curious more on keeping sheep and goats. 😃

[@williamjackson6433]

Idk why but I love watching your videos I'm from the city I'm sure you work extremely hard but it looks like such a rewarding life.Thank you for the glimpse into your life job and family of beautiful animals You have my very best wishes

[@dewaynegamble7986]

Really enjoy your videos as the dogs love doing what they are meant to do. Keep up to hard work!

[@Macarone328]

*_It's Beautiful,_* because I'm capturing these beautiful moments as I watch each vid! *_Good going!_*

[@raventreeranch]

Thanks

[@LarryShaffer-e5p]

​@@raventreeranchHave you considered my request for 24/7 live cams. Allowing us subscribers to check in on all our friends throughout our day. Especially when we need to feel some love or need to smile or laugh. I hope you will think about it and maybe try one camera and see how many of us are checking in on our friends. Thank you for your time.

[@Victor-vg4gw]

I recommend Recon cat for all your intelligent needs around the ranch.😂 For a cat Recon cat is a top dog😅😂😊😮

[@pamfrey6785]

I love watching the dogs work. Thank you for sharing

[@pattiemosier9583]

Love this family of animals. Your dogs are great. Take care.

[@janeencalaway1862]

Never a duel day on a working livestock farm. Great dogs.

[@sheilagadde5975]

Love them All!

[@dixonnormous]

It’s amazing I swear she responded before Bo’s first bark was even done, wow

[@sherryjohnson4801]

Do the LGD’s ever make puppies?

[@susangilberti496]

Looooove how you narrate thank you

[@austinharris2961]

Judge.. what a name.. hes friggin massive! Judge Dredd stamp of approval on the name!

[@bridgetbowman8875]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@joannamcpeak7531]

Zero losses. That's pretty cool!

[@JoseColon-o1v]

Lilly judge Molly Bo and all your beautiful family ❤️ of loving 💗 guardian 🐶 dogs and the beautiful black 🐈‍⬛ she is a warrior too 😆 yes the are adorable and sweet dogs 🐕 the way I see all of them working and protecting the family and the fam from the wolf and coyotes and others predators is very impressive and I know that you are very proud 🥲 of all your beautiful and strong and confident loving dogs 🐕 and the lovely black 🐈‍⬛ cat God bless all your beautiful family of dogs 🐕🐶💓🐶 and sweet 🐈‍⬛ cat.good job l'm very happy and proud to see you showing love and care about your beautiful dogs 🐕 and I love your beautiful and strong dog 🐶 Lily yeah she is a blessing warrior and amazing leader of your beautiful dogs.ok God bless you and your beautiful family and all your beautiful and loving family of guardian 🐶 dogs and all the animals of your beautiful fams.ok thanks 😊

[@ZMariaJZ]

That was Awesome 🥰❤️🥰

[@ReptilesGeniales]

Love all of the clips you share with us! ❤

[@christhiancm]

i just found your channel and i love all your animals, and your kangales are too lovelies how they protect your ranch and boys ( alpacas, goats and donkies). congrats for have such an amazing animals. regards from chile ☺

[@andreagagne2377]

Zero losses, impressive.

[@lararabb8888]

The dogs are beautiful. Great sunset .❤😊

[@anadealvelos]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nadia..J]

So, so interesting! And your narration is wonderful. I tell you, I love every single video, every single second.

[@PeanutsWoods]

That's so cool. I love your farm and your videos. 🥰

[@crystalroy4334]

DONE!!!! Definitely a sub now!! So glad I found this channel!

[@doorschick89]

I've had Beau and Judge mixed up. Life makes more now. Thank you for the run through

[@lauraademellogmailcom]

Thank you for your short documentary on your family it was amazing to watch hope to see more…

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

Lilly is intense. Love your channel.

[@cherylb10]

They are amazing

[@tenofivelips]

Sweet Pete. 💚

[@julianndavis9415]

I think God is looking down at those animals and smiling.

[@hildagilbert2941]

Agreed

[@maudperez4053]

I love watching your videos 😮 I just found you the other day. I have a lot to watch. ❤😂❤😂❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ericharrison146]

I love the longer videos

[@anns7684]

Oh, Pete is red! That explains a lot. 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregsatterly9412]

Lily the fur missle. She redefines the term gone with the wind.

[@anamariecameron7874]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

You betcha, I subscribed to this channel!! Raven 🐦‍⬛ Tree 🌲 Ranch-ROCKS!! And folks, ring the bell 🛎️ / Thumb’s Up-It, On all, All videos!!

[@jamiemiller5616]

They are precious babies 🐾 every one of them