Taking Calves to Auction and Choosing Replacement Heifers 2020!

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[@theavandenberg6876]

Handling the animals so calmly. I like it. I think they in turn were pretty cooperative

[@dwightharber4873]

I'm with you on temperment when selecting replacement heifers. If a heifer wants to fight or is to flighty she needs to go to the sale barn.

[@mightiermarvel]

The way you edit your videos and the music choice makes this feel like a PBS program :) I am not a farmer myself, but I love learning about different aspects of animal ag. You and Sandi Brock are wonderful sources of information

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you very much!

[@loissouthard5619]

Before I started watching your videos and those of VW Family Farm I had no idea how cattle ranchers handled their cattle. I guess I thought it was like old movies where men on horses just drove them around. There is so much "hands on" work that you guys do. Love your videos.

[@nadeenflynn9673]

Good to hear why you sorted them the way you did. Thanks for another great video. That red calf secured her/his place on the trailer!

[@charlesleedy7561]

As always, great video. You said "I'm not a cattle judge." I'm not either and I never got to the point where I could pick out the "best" heifer. But I could sure pick out a bad one. And, to me, that was the more important skill. "Good enough is good enough" for commercial cattle IMO.

[@jayholcomb3222]

You have a good eye for heifer replacement! Absolutely beautiful heifers. Saw you had one heifer with those horns budding out. Unfortunately, that’s what can happen with Hereford. Even those they are “polled”, Hereford as a breed itself are naturally horned cattle. Somewhere back in their bloodlines, horns were present with a dam or sire. Those heifers also seem calm and not high headed, which is a bonus. Good video.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks a lot Jay!

[@juliealbert9222]

Another great video Tyler! Hopefully hanging on to them will pay off in the long run. You did an awesome job sorting. Nice & laid back & not to mention calm. You can get more done if you stay calm and not get them riled up and stressed. Work smarter - not harder is my favorite motto. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariaragnarsson8459]

I love your way of handling the calves 😘 without stress, screaming, whipping or electric shocks.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you. I find things go much smoother when everyone is calm!

[@robertjennings397]

I I dropped a few of once and they were wild. I think they have smell trouble.

[@steveadams99708]

I like the way you handle your livestock. Gentle works every time. Thank you.

[@virginiareid5336]

I really like the red heifers with the mottled faces. Of course, I'm not a cattle person. , but I like the way they look.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

So amazing of your healthy animals and Lovely Family. Out on that beautiful ranch. I know you go through some pain trying to get the animals to a aution

[@selfaware114]

Thanks man second year rancher myself . Strictly small potatoes but love your commentary learning as i go. I know what you mean when you talk about the eye test. I already see what you see . I love it thanks again.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

You are a great rancher Tyler and make some of the best videos.

[@7476harleyd]

Always impressed with how easily you handle sorting and working the squeeze-chute by yourself.

[@jamescarnes5550]

I was in 4-H and FFA and still today I am alivesock judge and you do a pretty good job

[@conradhetterick2965]

Really good, quiet, efficient handling!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Good job on sorting them cattle Tyler keeping them calm so they don't trample you I hurt you which they can do I've seen it and great job on keeping the beautiful one that could pay off in the long run hope you did good at the auction for the one big paycheck of the year

[@feliccasampson5376]

Morning Tyler Another great video. You keep some nice 🐄. Sorry Buddy sister gone. Thanks for sharing.

[@calmperson101]

Woooh! New adventures!! Thanks for the Great Contents!!! Cheers!

[@dennisgermain189]

great vid, lots of good information, thanks

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Great work! I’ve always liked Herefords - never understood why everyone’s so gaga over “Angus beef.”

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Angus Association has better marketing

[@matthewwilson3651]

@@farmertylerranch4399 100%

[@giuseppeaudino697]

Hi very good video i did enjoy watching you select the best calf’s 🙏👋👍

[@ardurbin2]

Yea, soon will B pay day! Always nice 2 have some of the folding green 2 add 2 the bank account. U had a busy travel day, 2 R/T from FTR 2 Galt, CA in a single day. Hope the cattle market will B good 2 FTR.. 👍👏😊

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Allan you got that right! I’ll let you know how it went

[@Daffodils4Me]

Great video! I love to see how you humanely gather the cattle. The explanations are very interesting, as well. However, if I may make a suggestion about loading them into the trailer: try to block out your license plates. For safety. Sorry. It's a mom thing. ❤️

[@brianpeterson510]

Good picking Tyler. Guitar and cattle wise.😀

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haha I see what you did there!

[@cherylwilliams81]

Wow! Really great looking calves! Have a great weekend!🐂💕

[@7476harleyd]

Luv to see the way you handle your livestock. Temple Grandin would be pleased.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you! I think the sweep tub is actually her invention

[@7476harleyd]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Pretty sure you're right. Keep up your great work!

[@robertsimmons3556]

Not usually up this late but glad I was. The auction calves, really looked good from my perspective. I think and hope your holding them back will be fruitful to your pocket. Now to see what Galt has to offer...rarely predictable even watching there stats. I like your discussion and explanation on who and why you kept the ones you did. As always a good post Tyler.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Bob wow 1 am look at you! I hope holding them longer pays off. A couple of those steers were really tanks! I’ll let everyone know how it works out.

[@robertsimmons3556]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Ya laugh at an Old Man!!! LOL I knew you would pimp me on that one....LOL. Fingers are crossed for your return from Galt...should be in the mail tomorrow. Your always trying to improve and trying new things, is part of the reasons I follow the FTR. Have a good weekend.

[@larrybaber1645]

Great job, like what you are doing

[@jjcactusandsucculents-open2156]

I like your thinking about keeping replacement heifers. The young lady's look good! Hope you did well at the auction! Thank you for sharing Tyler! :-)

[@thomassinnott9747]

Nice Herefords 👍🏻

[@marklepage4334]

Good picks on heifers they look real good being a person who likes Hereford s I like your choice

[@almalockett4998]

Admired your "keep" selection-as if I knew what a good animal would look like...

[@seamusmurphy2877]

Nice bunch of calfs for sale hope they sell well for you. Reds are nice bunch of heifers should make good sucklers 👍

[@SFConstructionLLC]

Hey man , just had to say I watch a lot of guys with ranches on KZbin and their always in Texas or Arizona runnin big ranches . But when I saw Lincoln I about laughed . Then when you said you were headed to CLM , I thought I’ll be damn about time another local boy makes a video . Sucks we don’t get much when we take Herefords to CLM I took two slaughter cows last week and got 54 cents for the Hereford and 76 for a black angus . I run some registered cattle down here in Lodi . Good for you , keep it up . I’ll be watching from now on .

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Tony!

[@sojournstudents7992]

Very cool video Tyler. Loved the dueling banjo segment. Pretty cool that you slow mode for that last cow kicking back at you before heading into the shoot. Hope you make a nice profit for all your hard work.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Sojourn Students! I hope I do too!

[@sojournstudents7992]

Who is the artist that plays your “theme music”?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haha well I hardly call myself an artist! But it’s me playing all of the music

[@sojournstudents7992]

Dude that’s awesome!! How cool. Looking forward to hearing some more in upcoming videos.

[@CedarCreekHomestead]

Great looking calves!

[@mikebonge7206]

looks like good cattle i like your decisions,,, they look good to me also

[@coyroberts8356]

Cool. Thanks

[@evieuretsky9997]

Really nice set of heifers, I love those hereford girls. Hope you have a great day.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Evie I like them too!

[@WillFaison]

take us to the auction!

[@danielscattle8793]

Very nice set of calves.

[@bigharrisranchllc5655]

Cool vid

[@dianepewitt696]

When you say feeder steers does that mean the ones for you freezer?😁 beef it’s what’s for dinner 🍽 lol 😁👍

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yes they will be harvested in a year or so.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Great Job and I enjoyed your video,don't get stuck with cow

[@tamstertx63]

Once past the height, frame width, and temperament - a balanced frame and straight topline are things a judge would look for. Coat condition, straight legs (not knock-kneed) and how the animal looks when walking are important - the animal can look good standing there, but if it tracks funny when moving there could be just an injury but there might be a muscle or bone abnormality that could be passed on to future calves. That's why judges like to see the animal move around

[@shamellshiver1195]

It hasn't been that long that I started watching you I really enjoy watching your videos I really like the lump jaw one I would like to see a video on how you brand your cows and why does it hurt them do you numb the area how does that work

[@almalockett4998]

I was right; beauty matters

[@georgedavidson7986]

Nice video

[@rogersmith8464]

You normally keep 4 butcher steers curious for the reason why you don't keep heifers for freezer beef since they normally bring list at the stockyard

[@TJ-di1iq]

Glad that kick missed you. She took a chunk off the fence 😨

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Me too!

[@julieenslow5915]

Glad she went to the sale barn too! You don't need to meet that foot when she is matured!

[@ryckmanangusranch4349]

Tyler your calves look good. You did a nice job of feeding them. Take care and wash your hands. :)

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Tom! I had to go to UC Davis last week for seed sampler training and you wouldn’t believe how many people were wearing masks and gloves. Let the paranoia begin!

[@ryckmanangusranch4349]

@@farmertylerranch4399 LOL Yeah sure screwed up the calf market. We still have all our calves. Take Care.

[@mustafadarrar5880]

Selling healthy beef right before a rescission, yes this would be the best decision you made this year.

[@snarf114]

I hope the coronavirus BS didn't screw your calf prices too much. I'm in the same boat as you...I kept a lot of my fall calf crop because the price wasn't satisfactory and put them on wheat through the winter....was planning on selling about mid april but damn cattle market has taken a real ass whoppin this month so I'm gettin nervous about that.

[@rockyrunangusranch-wieszracing]

Real nice set of calves tyler, it looks like holding them longer really put some weight on them. Looks like your going to have a nice set of heifers to breed, they're going to make excellent mommas. Looks to me like you made the right call.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Brenton I hope so. I mean they definitely look bigger than they would have been, just have to see if it pencils out! I’m happy with the girls I hope they’re here for a long time

[@FoodwaysDistribution]

That Kung fu kick though :/

[@allysonh6410]

Was the 1 that gave a kick the one that you said hated you? LOL Either way that was crazy to see. Hope you get a big ol whopping check. So you could do this full time would be fine by me!!! 😂😂🙌💯😊

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I like the way you think!

[@allysonh6410]

@@farmertylerranch4399 looks like you got those cattle to the auction just in time!

[@joha7484]

i just confirmed something from you today, farmer tyler: the wider the pelvis, the better

[@robertsharp5866]

You do your cattle like me take your time they will go you get to pushing them you will be fighting with the I don't no where you at but my calfs are at 600 lb and I can't sell them not for .90 lb I got to keep them I hope you get a good Price 🙏👍👍🐂🐂

[@davidgay2679]

Awesome video, good information, at what age do you breed the heifers for the first time

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Usually shoot for 14 months old at first service

[@quinnparker80]

Did you make any money on the ones you sold?

[@annebell7274]

You make it look so easy. I like the reds too, sturdy beasts. Are you keeping Buddy ? 🌹💖🌹

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yes he’s going to stay

[@annebell7274]

@@farmertylerranch4399 🌹🌿😃🌿🌹

[@ronniewalker2881]

What did you get per pound for calf's

[@niterider5327]

awesome video !!!!! seen a tractor working ? what are they getting ready to plant ??

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Nite Rider. They are starting to prep the ground for rice

[@rawa5457]

It's a rattlesnake oar that works well. :):):) Nice calves. Regards FTR.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I like that description! Thank you Ra Wa!

[@rawa5457]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Thank you very much. Nice. I don't know what it's really called. :) :) :) It looks like an oar, you can hear a rattlesnake. The cows are running away from it.

[@carolinebaines8735]

Why is the red with the big white spot your favorite? What sets her apart from the rest? I love learning about conformation of different species.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I wish I had a good answer, she has a lot of body, has grown well, and looks like she’ll be a productive cow. Mom milked good, so odds are she will too.

[@allennezi1674]

Weasel here from down in the hollers of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, it would be nice to be introduced to your other family members and get a brief comment on how they shaped your life into what your doing today and any contributing factors that might have lead you into farming. It would be nice to get their comments also while doing something more leisurely like during a family cookout during more relaxed times.

[@1BigPapas220]

Hey Tyler great video as always. Sent you an email with a question. Hope to hear back from you

[@ionaphillips8500]

when we were little and in our teen years us kids hated sale barn day, we would get attached to them, how many of the cows are going? you have a wonderful apporch to your herd, have good day hugs

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Iona we ended up taking 22 and keeping 13

[@brandeissports3436]

👍

[@keithmartin1627]

Tyler are you familiar with the RFID tags the FDA and USDA are pushing for all cattle by 2023? If so which program/brand are you leaning toward. If not familiar the only tags, they look like shell casing end,, the USDA is gonna recognize starts with 840 and has US inside a shield that resembles an interstate sign. Companies with non compliant tags are selling cheap beware. I’m leaning toward CattleMax for tags and information system. For less than $500 you can get started with reader that interfaces with you phone. You can enter vaccinations, worming, weight. Looking for other opinions from a producer closer too my size operation 60-80 head total max.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I’m really not. I know they’ve been pushing this for awhile, I’m sure it will become mandatory at some point.

[@jaredross8840]

JARED from missouri. I was wondering how your calves sold? What weights were they

[@farmertylerranch4399]

That will be covered in an upcoming video, stay tuned!

[@richardperry9095]

Are you growing your herd or keeping the same number of heifers as cows you plan to sell? I hope you're keeping them longer pays off for you. I told you I got out of the cow business and am doing hay, I got Bermuda grass sprigged this week, so I'm on the way.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Not growing, just trying to compensate for the losses from the pneumonia outbreak this summer and still be able to have the option to cull cows this fall if I need to. Usually I only keep 5 replacements

[@robertensign8786]

Hey Tyler. Have you always gone to Galt? Wondering if youve ever gone to Orland, or up to Shasta livestock? I've Never made the journey down to Galt, maybe I should look into,it. Thanks buddy. Calve on

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I went to Orland once, it’s a little far for me. Galt is a pretty big market, supposed to have the best price or so I hear!

[@karlf4689]

Greetings , at 6:18 in video , is the second black Angus a BULL ? Of just my eyes playing tricks ?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Hello Karl. That is a feeder steer that you see

[@timskutnik4397]

Just curious what do you like about Hereford genetics over angus?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

It’s not specifically their genetics as much as the hybrid vigor it will put into the herd.

[@coraclements4562]

dont forget the crazy one, good time to get rid of her, I like the black one with the white face with the black spot on it,I like the red one with the white face too

[@25northcenter]

I don’t recall seeing a red Hereford bull. What did I miss?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

He was here before my KZbin channel existed!

[@tammybaker8577]

When they go to auction what are they used for?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Most likely they will be grazed until they hit 900 lbs or so then off to a feedlot before entering the food supply.

[@JustMe-ih8ww]

This is completely out of the blue and I'm sorry if you have a video on this and I have not seen it yet. Do you grow and bale your own hay?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yes I do, there are a few videos on it and it’s not letting me post links for some reason!

[@michellenicholes2087]

I'm commenting way down here in the videos to keep the somewhat private. I'm 60 years. I'm non-binary. Sadly my career in engineering is over. I can't retire for two more years. I have enough money to survive that two years where I'm living now in South Texas. I used to have a ranch of my own. If you happen to have an additional living space I would love to volunteer my time to help you as long as you provide room and board. All right now I'm almost 400 lb so I'm kind of slow but need to work this weight off. I'm a veteran so I have healthcare. I'd rather help you than sit here and just watch videos everyday.

[@MobyDicksWife]

I really like your "rattle paddle" for moving the cattle. Where are they sold?

[@juliealbert9222]

He said "Galt" I'm not in/from Cali so I'm not sure where/what that is.

[@rogerfuhr8067]

Most farm supply stores carry them.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I believe I got that one at Tractor Supply

[@KC-jq9kw]

I like the baldies myself.

[@randahager9594]

Do you record your own music? Sounds like the same guitar

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yes I do and yes it is!

[@blacklisterd]

You did not update if it was worth it to hold on to them for longer. Nor if the sale went OK.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yeah when this went up I didn’t have that info yet. Stay tuned !

[@snarf114]

I save all my replacement heifers too but I can't ever tell if I got a freemartin until they're quite a bit older...so several times I've ended up having to pull a freemartin from a group of replacement females a few months after weaning. What are you seeing that tells you she's definitely a freemartin?

[@SFConstructionLLC]

Francis Hamre When she is a twin , if you have a cow that has twins , one boy and one girl the girl does not develop her reproductive lady parts so we know she can never be bred .

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I just know she is a twin with a male brother, that’s why I tagged her so I wouldn’t forget who she was!

[@boathead22000]

I enjoy your vids but I am lost as to why some shipped and some didn't. I understand the steers being shipped but others not so much.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

For my operation I only need 4 feeder steers and a few replacement heifers every year to have enough to maintain the herd numbers and have enough to harvest and eat. The rest all go to the sale

[@boathead22000]

Thanks Tyler.

[@RepairedFordBoys]

What trailer size is that? A 20'

[@farmertylerranch4399]

It’s a 16. Kind of wish it was a 20 to be honest

[@shellymb]

Tell me about your GoPro / harness?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I call it my bra haha! It holds my hero 8 right over my chest, I like it better than a head mount because it doesn’t move around as much.

[@newlife8610]

So you know I’m a city girl that loves the country, I have a really dumb question, how do you not get completely covered in mud & do you ever have to wash your cows?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

It really wasn’t muddy out there, at least not too bad! There are many days that I do get covered! And no I don’t ever have to wash them. People wash show cattle before a show and I guess Mrs. FTR did try to wash Buddy but mostly they clean up on their own!

[@ronniewalker2881]

What was the price per pound did you get for calfis

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haven’t got the check yet. Should know soon

[@GoldenHayloe]

How do you tell if they are a free Martin? I know not all male/female aren't. Just wondering if there is a way to know or do you just assume they are free Martin?

[@ellengallerani9836]

All or part of their reproductive tract might be missing and for a high percentage this is true (@95%?) It just makes economical sense to make the best marketing decision. You can have a vet our qualified person out to determine that. Even if you put the money into finding out if they have a full reproductive tract they may be missing functioning ovaries, something you just don't know until they are old enough to cycle.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

They say 90% of mixed sex twins result in a freemartin Heifer. So there is a chance they will breed, but I don’t like the odds!

[@susanmccloud3094]

How do you know they are a free Martin?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

When you have mixed sex twins the female is a freemartin 90% of the time

[@PaullaWells]

All good choices based on your reasoning as to keeping them. But, now, OH NO! 🙀 Branding time, cows. Run!!! Ha ha ha just kidding. As much as branding makes me cringe it also makes me proud feeling. And I know it's not all that terrible for the cows either. I think I have a clear guess on what the next video is about. I believe we will see how well you do at discerning temperament, huh? LOL

[@maxlown363]

when you say you are sending calves to auction, are you sending 800 pound feeders that someone will buy, and finish for slaughter? WHy dont you finish them yourself? Just curious. My dad had 15 angus cows and a bull for 20 years. He never finished them either because it takes a lot of corn, and he didint want to raise corn . He raised them to 800 pounds then sent them to auction

[@freddylove9914]

Do you have a bull

[@JustMe-ih8ww]

Also, in this video, you say...#11 is Buddy's sister. Just from that alone, I know you care about these cows and I totally get it. Having to sell any is hard and painful, but in my opinion...I would rather love up on 'em and possibly be hurt then to just treat them as cattle.

[@sheriwilson8367]

Good morning my new best friend lol, how do I become a Patreon supporter? I bought Geoff a FTR shirt❤️

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you! I hope he likes it. I added a Patreon link in the description. I’m really glad you are enjoying the videos. I told Mrs. FTR I think you’ve binged all of them!

[@sheriwilson8367]

Mom and I watched today’s video, she loves them too❤️

[@wykeishacraft6820]

That Fat Beef , for some juicy burgers 🤗🤗 I would eat good