First Feeding Winter 2019

[@chrisbrown6780]

Worrying today won't fix tomorrow's problems... Stay Healthy, Stay Safe. Thank you for the videos

[@loriehabel1552]

Mike, I truly feel your pain,along with so many other folks. Again I go back to my motto; Dont give up,dont give in. Stay tough my friend.

[@peggysue6857]

Funny that you post a video today about feeding the cows and hay shortage. I had a dream last night that I sent five semi loads of round bales of hay to your farm. I retired from the trucking industry were I started as a office clerk and worked my way up to Administrative Manager after my degree in Logistical Transportation. The best job in my over 35 years was dispatching. I loved giving driver's loads they liked and built a repore with them as tho they were family. They treated me with the ut most respect. Anyway, had a big smile on my face at breakfast sipping my coffee and remembering my dream. Just wish I could send you those five semi loads.

[@ardurbin2]

👍😀

[@rajbeekie7124]

When I was in my 20s and 30s I had to make the decision between desk job or farm/ranch life. I chose the desk job. Even though I second guess myself sometimes, after listening to you on these videos, I am comfortable living vicariously through you and enjoy the comforts of desk life. Best Wishes.

[@bodhixxx1]

Agriculture is getting more difficult to make ends meet. I know of many couples that are in their 60's 70's that still go to the bank and have a 25 year old sign off on each "profit check" they receive.

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

I love your videos and am grateful that you share your life and tough decisions that go into keeping your ranch going. Looking toward the future is really the best way and does indeed provide the best answer. Thanks again!

[@OldTimerDave]

I dont comment often but i do watch all your videos and livestreams..... I would like to thank you for those who dont understand the workings of a cattle ranch, for explaining what goes into each cow and calf, what it takes to feed them and what it takes to keep them around. once again Thank You

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much Dave - Mike

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Wish more people knew the HARD work that goes into raising cattle and raising them in cold states. Heck it doesn't even have to be really cold. Getting out of a nice warm bed, when its still dark out takes discipline. We have chickens for our own use and in late fall and thru winter when its darker when we get up, and gets dark by 5 pm, we make sure they get hot cereal in the morning, so they have body heat to stay warmer, and then lay better,

[@WPRJersey]

With all of your challenges this year you still remain focused and positive. Great job.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats the plan, thanks - Mike

[@toddbrewer8215]

So many people didn't until now that ranchers must make hard decisions almost every day. Thanks for bringing us along on the ride.

[@vlookup_tim]

Thank you for showing the license plates. We love seeing that 1960 Michigan farm plate again.

[@royalefarms7637]

We drill winter wheat in pastures around July it's cheap an it really helps cut down on hay consumption especially in the spring when hay is supply is getting short

[@cedarcreek1564]

Drill in cereal rye, hairy vetch, Sorgham Sudan (all are drought resistant, and have high yeilds). Hairy vetch has a very high protein content as well !! Its amazing!

[@davinashaffer5822]

Not only do u have to b physically fit for the ranch, but have to b mentally fit (smart), to make sure everything runs smooth. Great Job!

[@paulthomas2236]

Mike thanks to you and your family people all over the world will eat GOD bless you all

[@lolathomas6011]

Hope your ranching goes well for you this winter.

[@janepecor5155]

Another great video. Thanks Mike.

[@thomassoifer7412]

Thanks much mike

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Thomas - Mike

[@connortaylor9213]

Mike you always make great videos I hope you have a great day

[@ernestdougherty3162]

I see alot of hard work ahead but i know you can get the job done Mike we are praying that things will work out better for you this year be safe

[@kendaum102]

For some reason I just like watching the cows

[@lindajarrett5078]

Mike thank you for the new video.

[@warrencraig6948]

great insight into a cattle station in Wyoming and thank you for taking time to explain it clearly.

[@ez1913]

Nice edit, Mike. Can't wait to see the preg checking video with all the companies represented. Should be a great show. Thanks for pulling that together. -EZ

[@cathymacdonald1789]

It’s not going to be easy to cull your family of cows. Down sizing is never a good thing, hope it’s only for a short amount of time. Good luck making your choices. Another great video Mike, thank you.

[@jaystowater6746]

Mike, its that time of year again! Load the bale spools , bale processors, and feed wagons cause its time! Hope preg checking goes well! Its going to be an interesting year to say the least!

[@zekemchenry2368]

Your channel is the best Mike! I really appreciate you taking us along! Lookin forward to the next one. 🍻 -Zeke

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

Great overview, thank you for your message.

[@timgilchrist3065]

I use a utility blade called linoleum blade in my knife to cut the net wrap. It has kind of a hook. Lasts a long time, as it is not digging in the hay.

[@OurWyomingLife]

makes sense, I love my utility knife :) - Mike

[@sarahaugustine4185]

I had asked you some time ago about your roll feeding versus other methods. Thank you for this explanation.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Sarah - Mike

[@donniearbuckle2812]

I've wondered the same

[@redcossack245]

Wow ... 1/3? You had said this was coming, just startling it came to that many. Well, the ranch will survive that's for sure.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MIKE! A great overview especially for those who are not familiar with all things you do regarding the cows. If they only knew what it takes and all the hard work and time involved! Wouldn't take long right!?! Goes without saying the rest of the ranch and family to take care of all of what makes up your ranch life. Always have thought one of the most important things now in your job descriptions is educators. Using this form of media for education and the formats you both are using is so important. Hopefully in the long run it will benefit you other ranchers including the startups and the industry in general. Hi to Erin. Thx as always...

[@BillTheTractorMan]

I was wondering when feeding was going to begin. Around here farms are starting to supplement in a little hay, but mainly letting cows graze. I think tomorrow's snow storm will bring into affect full on hay and grain feeding. On a side note, I'm waiting for our local livestock auction to see how prices fluctuate this week. I'm hoping for better then .06 cents a lbs average on calves this week. Although if it keeps up, maybe I need to start building a herd!

[@Fusiongearz]

Sad when the video ends, but the killer song makes up for it

[@Jburns4620]

Glad to see you have included the concerns regarding climate change. No doubt you have seen it and are prepared to deal with it, but concerning all the same.

[@timsutherland5089]

Thanks Mike you answered a question I wondered about placing the hay in the ground like you do. We in North Mississippi feed hay in hay racks and over the winter it causes one big muddy mess.

[@sfc334]

4:03 When you feel down, just look up at that sign and know we're there withya.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats why I have it there :) Thanks - Mike

[@jamespetty9545]

Keep us up to date with things

[@mikebonge7206]

hard work,,,

[@digginz8603]

Thanks for staying up late making videos. I need to order more beef jerky soon from Ourwyominglife.com It was soooo good!

[@TheFarmingLife]

Thanks for another video. Question how far are you from the Nebraska line. I have some friends that live in Wyoming but they're right on the Nebraska line. Have a great evening

[@thetraveler5798]

Sorry to hear that ,😯 !

[@marknasatka1891]

Keep your stick on the ice. Spring is just around the corner with another chance to roll those dice

[@normanhosford2506]

Last year, the idea came up that warming the cows' drinking water could save the feed otherwise needed to warm the water inside the cow. Is it cheaper to supply those calories with fuel or with cattle feed.

[@TheChubbyDoe]

Early winter!

[@TheChubbyDoe]

And I’m also sorry to hear about the hard decisions you have to make this year, you’re certainly not alone. Thanks for being honest about it in your video. Good job out there

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much - Mike

[@rubenmanitowabi]

Wowsa 1400 lbs what size bales? Another great video

[@TheCMranch1]

I’ve seen to many local farmers near me stack up all their hay in one giant row/stack and cringe every time I drive by

[@joanneganon7157]

Like I've said before , I hope it looks works out for you and your family Mike good luck! Jo Jo in VT 💕 😊

[@red_power79]

Same here only with dairy. Bad year with getting good feed up got some open cows but they gotta go even though cull price is not good right now

[@marksaake]

That hail storm that took out the alfalfa really hurt. Were you able to let the cows move that area and graze it after it all got knocked down? I know raising sheep growing up we couldn't let them eat fresh alfalfa or they would bloat. Didn't know if the same issue existed in bovine.

[@MrRushbrook]

I am not a farmer so do not know if this would help but have seen this on KZbin would this help feed the cows in the winter hydroponic systems u can make your own to safe on costs keep up the great job

[@randymaylowski2485]

Yeah it's always better/ saver to have extra amount of feed when it comes with hay, we always put up extra amount, #1 if you can't get all your hay done at the right stage then of course the teller and stemie it gets later on then cows won't wanna eat it as much, less protein and nutrients. #2 you should always look how next season is ganna be like, cool and wet, or hot and dry. So Mike you ain't telling me nothin about hay and cows we do that every year..lol And yeah sometimes it sucks when you have to get rid of old cows especially if there good mothers, and easy to work with, but it's hard for the calf to nurse when the tits to big on broke down bag. But inerways good video.

[@suffolkshepherd]

Interesting video as always. With this cold weather are the chickens coming out or do they stay inside now?

[@slamboy66]

Drag poo is my favorite , but I am a childish 53 yr old.

[@MrJohndeere3720]

buying hay sucks. we're going on our second year of buying hay.. we dont get all the hay thats on our land becuz we have a friend that does the cutting & bailing 4 us, so we pay him back by giving him 60% of the hay, but it is starting 2 hurt us. so in 2 or 3 years im going 2 buy a baler & a cutter so then we can keep all 100% of the hay.. if we keep doing this we'll be closing the doors on this in just a few years..

[@theresapetekiewicz1788]

Is there some pasture land for sale very close to your property that you could buy and grow your own hay so that you have extra in case of hail storms or droughts?

[@washingtonsglobal735]

Awww the cows gotta get pregnant to pay their rent on the ranch or they get evicted... So thats how it works... 💪 video mike

[@delvictor7570]

Rolling hay out is more for straw. Don’t you use hay bunks? Cattle are good at wasting anything not protected.

[@OurWyomingLife]

not here, thanks - Mike

[@brandonjantzi5287]

Do you rotate where your hay and pasture feilds are year to year? Seems if you keep the same hay feilds year over year you would take all the nutrients away from the ground. Not sure how your soils are tho, I’m sure it’s different then where I am in Ontario!

[@madsciencegary3830]

Thought about you today when I bought my stew meat to make a soup.

[@robhakeman5873]

Hello Mike and Erin couple questions. The cows that aren't bred do you throw some grain to them or sell right away? Then do you keep your heifer calves and put in a different pen till it's time to breed. Is there a way to put your steer calves on a self feeder and push the grain to them. I think you said your elevator is 60 miles away is that right ? It was -7 below zero here in Nw Iowa as they are saying the Siberian cold front is here. Saturday it was 53 and Sunday high was 18 and got around 3 inches of snow. Does the weather change that much in Ne Wyoming and is it hard on the cows ?

[@deviates1]

Would it be possible for you to post these videos on another Platform along with posting it on KZbin? Unfortunately KZbin has gotten to the point of being unusable but I do not wish to miss your content.

[@larrybelken7568]

Check out Cole the Cornstar on grain farming. A detailed explanation of farming in the Midwest. Good show and well done.

[@clafournaise]

Serious question, are you able to serve up 0.8 of a bale? It looks on the video like you have to roll out one whole bale at a time. Do you optimize the number of cows to match a discreet number of bales?

[@petermavus4131]

What will be will be it,s not ours to see but a plan gives us a shot at it

[@faxRfax]

Mike, The Bighorn Basin saw below zero temperatures, I see my neighbors feed their cattle twice a day.. do you feed more due to temperature extremes and dispense other nutrients?

[@blacktailbowhunter0135]

Could you do a video or just explain how the ranch brings in money, Id like to start a ranch but don’t quite understand how everything gets payed for throughout the year. Thanks very much

[@OurWyomingLife]

The ranch sells calves once per year, that is the main paycheck the ranch receives. Thanks - Mike

[@blacktailbowhunter0135]

Our Wyoming Life Ok thats what I thought but I always wondered if anything else contributed to it during the year. Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it

[@nolanschmidt6815]

What is with the licence plate thing that says jb moto next to the project list for

[@Agraze]

have you thought of or tried to do silage ? We're in QLD Australia and it doesn't get cold enough to completely have to supplement feed, but due to low water we make silage every year and use it throughout year to get us through. Or is it not possible in Wyoming due to low fertility ? Love your channel btw

[@dsoper20ds]

Mike im not a rancher but one has to ask that there must be a more efficient way to feed instead of on the ground where u have waste am i wrong?

[@OurWyomingLife]

no, like i said, the ground is frozen there is very little waste. Thanks - Mike

[@andrewinbody4301]

Ya. They slurp it up to the last little bit.

[@altonriggs2352]

Would it not be a plus to move nonpreg cows out and replace after haying season every year?

[@OurWyomingLife]

We sell cows that aren’t pregnant every year. Thanks -Mike

[@altonriggs2352]

A few videos back you did a,video after the hail about downsizing...the distressed look on your face really got to me. Praying that all ends well.

[@GainesMediaInc]

When is "Bunny Cart" going to be addressed? 😄😄😄😄😄

[@barbjarvi6543]

❤️🐄

[@TheSnakeman3]

We just started feeding last night too and put out the first bale for the winter. Do you put out just enough hay every day or do you put out a couple of days worth?

[@rontiemens2553]

If the ground is frozen and the cows eat up all the hay why do you need to select a new spot each time?

[@stevenbertrand8508]

Because they still poop all over where they feed, so you don't want to keep feeding in the same spot that they poop and pee all over... And even though they eat most of it they will never get 100% of it so you dont want to just keep adding layers... Anything that is left over provides good ground cover for the grasses next year in the spring. Which living in such a dry place anything you can add it the soil helps it.

[@rontiemens2553]

@@stevenbertrand8508 makes abundant sense! Thanks!

[@koyoliver4996]

Hey y’all! So I am doing a FFA science fair project about the life of raising cattle, I was wounding if I could include and reference you guys in my project!

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

Cowboy Things good to ask first, and I’m guessing the answer will be Yes🤔😁

[@koyoliver4996]

Reinita Caicedo Here’s hoping!!

[@VB-qn6io]

Is it possible for you to grow corn for silage? We are Farming in Manitoba ,and corn silage is our main feed source ,we can grow 15-18 tons an acre, And average hay field is producing 1-2.5 bales an acre .

[@hartercattlecompany7523]

Mike have you ever thought of switching from conventional farming to a mob grazing format ? I think Gabe Brown in South Dakota could help you in retaining what rainfall you go get and mob grazing would give you a longer grazing window ... I love you channel by the way

[@rogerrogers7393]

How many cows do you have in total ?

[@jovanisalinas224]

Do you have an Arkansas tag? I don’t see any on your wall.

[@leonschlabach520]

How could I start raising beef cows I have 140 acre 100 acres in fields

[@OurWyomingLife]

start by finding out the stocking rate for your area. Thanks - Mike

[@leonschlabach520]

Thanks, we used to milk cows but we quit because of the milk prices being so low, I'd like to come to Wyoming and visit your ranch someday

[@stokesjo82]

Do you fertilize pasture to increase yield?

[@masyncreager5136]

Why don’t you put in concrete troughs it would make your hay go farther because it’s not all on the ground

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

Masyn Creager he moves where they are fed each day.

[@cleburne-dfwseptic6843]

Also checkout greencovercrops

[@bigsasquatch7027]

Be better off selling that whole mess and invest conservatively in the stock market. Would be alot less work.

[@roycelengele7763]

Mike:

[@clearingbaffles]

It’s a good thing you don’t have PG&E