Getting the Barn Ready for Winter Cattle

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

Just a warning about storing unused concrete put it in heavy duty trashbags. The moisture from the air will be enough over time to cure the concrete in the paper bag alone.

[@crossingtheline4372]

Retun the unused undamaged bags. We always have returns on construction projects. If you lost the receipt they'll put the amount due on a gift card.

[@colbyprince6]

I can agree with this and I live in the deserts of New Mexico

[@TheRidiculousRescue]

@@colbyprince6 dude I’m down in Columbus/Palomas and when is say my mortar solidified in the bags gahahaha

[@marypatten9655]

Yes. Return what you did not use. We live out in the Mojave desert and even unused cement will harden in the bags in no time. Where you live. Oh well. As the saying goes. Use it or loose it.

[@DiscGolf_]

Yes agree! Had that happen to me with three bags. Wish I would have returned it.

[@johannessordfarne4553]

The Hoof GP is a channel here on KZbin. He is a Scottish man and him and his brother in law, they are cow hoof trimmers. Cows kept on soft ground can get extra problems. A great channel, very much humor and knowledge. They should know all about your breed of cows as well....being scottish and all... :)

[@DipityS]

Yes! Being a faithful Hoof GP viewer I've been concerned about hoof health since we knew the cows were arriving at Gold Shaw Farm - but I never get to comment until 700 comments or more in, and I was so hoping someone would point that out - hoof trimming and maintenance wasn't something I was even aware was a thing - and Morgan and his Lady haven't ever had cows so maybe it's something they're also not aware of - thank you for bringing up such a good channel to serve as a cow foot health resource.

[@K1NKYN1NJA]

Hoof GP gang represent.

[@bettinah.7429]

I absolutely love the hoof GP! It is addictive. Sad I’ve seen many family cows don’t seem the get hoof care. I believe Highlands have really good strong hoofs which may not need as much trimming.

[@hightunnel2723]

Yahhhh

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

Yeah For the winter theyd most likely need trimming as they'll be in the barn as far as I'm aware anyway :)

[@bobbywhite5319]

3:10 Cattle are actually pretty conscious of their horns and if a trusted person comes up to them, they'll turn their horn/heads away from you to avoid poking you

[@matsuspeaks]

the channel "Hamish and Kyloe" is a great example of huge highlands being so mindful and gentle~

[@shaquille.oatmeal8968]

@@matsuspeaks yes

[@anitasmith4559]

@@matsuspeaks Hamish and Kyloe are a favorite of mine. They are majestic; gorgeous. The gentleman who owns them has such a good relationship with them. I find it very relaxing to watch him grooming them while he talks, and sometimes they fall asleep. Quite frankly, I become very relaxed myself.

[@kimmierodriguez]

@@matsuspeaks exactly! they will sit there forever to get their brushings. so sweet and gentle.

[@matsuspeaks]

@@anitasmith4559 i couldn't agree more~!

[@tiffanylarson5534]

I have highland cattle and I can tell you they will not be happy in your barn in the winter. I have a 3 sided building they can go in and out of as they please. I was surprised how much they didn’t use the shelter in the winter. They prefer to be out in the pasture. It’s good to have shelter available if they choose.

[@shownanshipkingg]

Hi Morgan! Can I make a suggestion? I would also do a concrete slab or something to put hay on with how much moisture you get the hay will get mixed into the mud quickly and you will be going through so much hay. Cows are hard on the ground so it should help save a lot of money!!

[@zaneymay]

Cows on ice is not a good idea.

[@Collin_The_Red]

I’m from Iowa and I’ve always seen cows in pastures and they don’t have platforms they can stand on. They have hay holders that literally hold the bay of hale up off the ground.

[@drewblack749]

Greg Judy suggests pallets as well.

[@CharlieMaskell]

Or recycle an old tractor tyre to sit hay bales on

[@_.-._.-.]

Cows should not regularly walk on concrete! They're made for grass and pastures and concrete is horrible for their feet

[@YankeeValleyOutdoors]

A lot of people may hate winter but I actually kind of enjoy it. Anyone else thinks it's easier to sleep in a cold room?

[@abellator7560]

Or even winter camping... love me some sub 20* camping

[@MonkeyDLuffy-nj2px]

Well.. Your body can produce heat, but can't really produce the opposite

[@piplupcola]

When you're cold you can always wear more or get a hot drink to make yourself warm. If you're hot no matter how many clothes u take off and drink itll still be hot af

[@96Logan]

@@piplupcola exactly! I'm from Minnesota and my favorite seasons are spring and fall. A light jacket usually suffices but you can always put more layers on. When it's hot and humid in the summer, you just have to tough it out

[@juelbriggs447]

I love winter (or what amounts to winter here in Sydney Australia). Now it's late spring and getting too hot for me. Give me minus 10 degrees C any day.

[@Voltaic_Fire]

Alfred's themesong is stuck in my head, thanks for that. 😂

[@valarielewis9501]

I know. Love seeing Alfred!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Gotta agree, that was fun!

[@Mulberrysmile]

I have a cow story. I was in high school and driving home with my best friend. Passing a neighbors house, we both looked at the very large bull standing at the fence line near the road. Five foot wire fence. Next breath and the bull was up in the air and over the fence! He started grazing on the tall grass along the ditch. My friend and I both just stared with our mouths hanging open, eyes like saucers. Swear on my life, 100% true story. That bull cleared that fence from a standstill. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.

[@Valkyrie_71]

Hi Morgan! we know its your deal and you want to figure it out for yourself haha, but alot of people are (also) suggesting that you either try to feed Pablo and the other cats first at the barn, then feed Toby, or feed him with his own bowl beside Toby at the same. There is a heirarchy going on with those guys too! Toby being first alpha (and also "favorite" of yours, and therefore fed first), then Pablo has always been his number 2. Chicken/ducks/geese 3rd, then Ginny and Molly are last and also under Pablo. You are also following this heirarchy naturally during feeding time. Normally the dog/cat house is Pablo's bedding area with Toby yeah? So pushing Pablo off the fence (while harmless of course) will only really confuse him, doubt his position, and possibly cause more hissy fits between the cats. Even the fighting between molly and ginny are jostling for positions. I've owned lots of cats and its very interesting to observe their behaviours. It might be easy with a kitten to train this way (pushing off fence, remove from situation), but not so much success with an older cat. Pablo sees himself as equal-ish to Toby, sleeping and working with him, so instead of "punishment" because cats really dont understand that, perhaps feeding him at the same time, side by side with his own dish, or before hand is probably the best route to try. You changed your tactics with the cows and its working! You can absolutly do it with the barn cats too. Good luck!

[@DavidMaruca_]

Accurate, pretty easy to correct over time, I'm curious to see how it fleshes out

[@revlsvan]

Ginny has weaned Molly. She's driving her off so Ginny can be an independent adult as Molly prepares for the next litter (whether she can have one or not).

[@catsj1767]

Then she’ll be friends again with her

[@Londonworldrest]

Agree! this is what my cat did with the kitten we kept. They are mostly friends now!

[@mollydion8311]

I know from my uncle's cattle farm that hay put in a "Hay Ring Metal Feeder" keeps your hay dryer, keeps the goof ball males from tearing up the bales & trampling them into mud, so there's a minimal loss of food & if you want something on the ground to keep the mud down buy straw. You will eventually need a Squeeze Chute for veterinary care: injection sites are accurate, pregnancies are checked, insecticide applications, reduces animal stress & keeps farmers safe, also. Safety first with half ton animals. Good luck. 🐮

[@lorettarussell3235]

If he used a metal hay ring he needs to get one made specifically for large horned cattle like highland or Texas longhorns

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

The cattle will rub themselves on those posts. You can get brushes to staple around the posts that will scratch them better and allow them to groom themselves. Hopefully those posts are sturdy enough to handle how rough those cattle will be on them. That would be my big concern. Are those structural posts holding up the whole thing?

[@ciaranconroy3738]

Good point

[@donnaml8776]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Anonym-vp7ni]

Hey, i am a 21 year old German/Turkish guy who has nothing to do with farming or anything related to this topic but your Videos are like some Kind of Meditation for me. So thank you for your regularly Updates and the work you do on the Farm.

[@phoenixophury]

Same thing for me, it’s always great to see walks of life in another world. From living in the city with a lot of technology.

[@camicri4263]

Morgan, you need to put up a barrier so the cows don't go to the road. You can think oh something. Maybe the electric wire if they are used to.

[@victoriabaker4400]

We used cattle panels to great effect when we had our farm, they are super easy to install, can be changed around as needs evolve, and they can be installed in curves that make them much more aesthetically pleasing. We cut pieces off and made gates with them.

[@thevaliz1414]

The tractor could take up that space.

[@HMSSfrigate12]

I always placed a hunk of logging chain into the slab when pouring and leave about 18 inches outside of the frame, so when you want to move the slab just hook the tractor to the chain on the outside, works slick and save breaking the slab up, Dave Canada

[@victoriabaker4400]

cool idea!

[@bentnickel7487]

@@victoriabaker4400 But very expensive. Chain is sold by the foot. The bigger the chain, the more expensive. You could be talking $60 to $75 bucks for the convenience.

[@piparrot]

Hi there Morgan, as a Scot I’ve been biting my lip for a few weeks now lol, they are Highland Cattle not Highlander (unless they’re immortal of course 😉)

[@OnaMuir]

So, so correct! 😉

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

I think he's doing it on purpose.

[@Delephene]

He addressed this in a video or livestream at some point, I believe he said something along the lines of he knows it’s highland but he’s gotten in the habit of saying highlanders because it rolls off his tongue easier and it’s a hard habit to break

[@Historian212]

I’ve been thinking the same thing, but I’m not a Scot so didn’t know if I was right about it. I also live in New England and have seen Highland cattle here and there.

[@valarielewis9501]

😂😂

[@kentancock6587]

Don't forget, with hoof footed animal you need to keep their hoof management in line. There is a guy from Scotland (The Hoof GP) to give pointers and I believe he has online classes..

[@ninjadogs3389]

it depends on where you live and if they are going to get to walk around much most of the year (specially on more solid earth) In his case though since he plans on keeping them confined to smaller paddocks and in the barn he will definitely need to keep and eye on their hooves.

[@_.-._.-.]

The Hoof GP is really unnecessarily rough with the cows (I don't doubt that he does a good job, its just unneeded) I recommend watching Nate The Hoof Guy for more gentle handling

[@mountainryder8]

@@_.-._.-. I watch the Hoof GP and I have no problem with how he handles the cows. My concern is that it seems you need an expensive crush to handle picking the hooves up. I trim my own horses hooves, but I can't see how to trim a cow without the crush. Note that he does mostly dairy cows living in a confined animal facility, and not too many meat cows that live out on pasture.

[@_.-._.-.]

@@mountainryder8 it depends on how close you are with the cows; if you tame them down enough you can trim them just like you would with a horse. Otherwise you can pay a professional to come in and use their equipment.

[@rogerhuber3133]

I think the wifi idea is neat. I think we're ALL interested in fuzzy cow winter activities.

[@amandaknight4196]

I had a cat who would climb my leg. After a couple years, he ended up jumping into my arms. It was awesome! Ginny melted my heart when she climbed up! ❤❤❤❤

[@FarmerC.J.]

So happy for you, Morgan....you might want to consider placing some type of railing protection around your support beams...cows are rough critters and clumsy

[@crossingtheline4372]

That's what I was thinking. Also keep them outside as much as possible unless you want to shovel poop everyday.

[@FarmerC.J.]

@@crossingtheline4372 they are messy! Good news is the deep litter method keeps them warm and Morgan has a fancy tractor to move all that compost out in the spring...Lice will be an issue so he’ll have to get a pour on

[@ragecave518]

Those cows will be fine outside all winter. Maybe give them barn access for the really windy days but if you’re giving them hay for winter feed they can stay out in your pastures.

[@SJS-wq5wg]

Agreed.....cold fresh air better for breathing; confinement=possible respiratory issues? Wind breaks-natural or man-made

[@brendabortels155]

I read somewhere that cows can take the cold but not the heat

[@illusionofquality979]

Will they though if some of them are pregnant? Even if the full-grown cows will be okay, the little ones might have very rough in Vermont.

[@ragecave518]

@@illusionofquality979 While not sure when his cows were bred I’m assuming the calves will be born in the spring, so yes they will be fine. Cattle are a lot tougher than you think.

[@hmmmhmmm6178]

@@illusionofquality979 Don’t know about other cattle breeds specifically, but Scottish highland cattle definitely can. They are pretty sturdy.

[@ingeborgm6147]

The cattle know their horns and place them exactly where they won't touch anything. They will only hurt you if they fight you or get spooked. They are very careful not to know each other or people. Move slow and let them see where you are.....after they get to know you. ") They are very docile cattle. I forgot to say: they will be as tame as you make them. If you only feet them and spend no time with them....you get back what you put in.....

[@Nemrai]

I think I'd give the cattle a bigger outside area for winter, because a small area like that will get very muddy quickly. Also, I think I would check or remove those plants in the area close to the barn. Because some of it might be not good for them to eat.

[@prcervi]

it'll be easy enough to move the fence line out so it'll be fine for the mean time and they'll have the interior space too

[@Nemrai]

@@prcervi It's better to do something first to avoid it becoming a problem though.

[@ponygirl5716]

Or lay down gravel. You are right that it is going to be a muddy/manure mess knee deep if the ground isn’t prepared and scraped down every so often. Bigger would be even better, but I think a large section near the barn and their hay needs some prep work anyway.

[@ponygirl5716]

@@prcervi Not easy to move the fence line after it freezes. Near impossible to get fence posts of any type in the ground in the north east after the ground is frozen.

[@0mnidirectional]

After long and hard day on my job, as always, nice to spend time with you Morgan

[@krisblunden1642]

minor suggestion for the Pablo situation feed him and Toby at the same time that way Pablo is busy eating his food well toby is chowing down on his

[@_.-._.-.]

@hola barn cats get fed less so they're more motivated to do their jobs of pest control

[@officiallyjan8596]

That seems hard if not impossible seeing as he's feeding them alone. He could give Pablo his food then run over to Toby and give him his, but cats eat fast so Pablo will likely still run over to steal food long before Pablo's eaten it all.

[@_.-._.-.]

@@officiallyjan8596 its mostly to make a distinction between which bowl is who's

[@officiallyjan8596]

@@_.-._.-. Cats are smart though, I doubt Pablo is taking Toby's food because he doesn't understand it's Pablo's, I think he does it because he wants to do it and nothing's stopping him.

[@sjbock]

@hola yes, punishing a cat usually doesn't work. They respond better to positive reinforcement. Punishment can backfire. If looks could kill, Morgan would be dead from the look Pablo gave him when he pushed Pablo off the fence post. I have had many cats (indoor) over the last 50 years. I would shut Pablo in the barn with his food when getting ready to feed Toby. Cats can be very stubborn and Pablo is not going to stop trying to eat with Toby no matter how many times he gets pushed away. Physically punishing Pablo even lightly may damage the relationship with Morgan.

[@donring]

i think the cattle are very hardy and will be happy outside even in snow and ice. Have their food and water in that yard while the barn is available for shelter which they will probably use only in extreme weather. The more they are in the barn the more of a mushy mess the ground will become with poo and pee. Maybe your duckhouse trick of just putting straw on top every few days will work. Outside they will also plough up the wet ground so footrot is something you have to watch out for. Make your yard as large as possible. A portable fence as a windshelter from those cold northerlies is also a good idea for the yard

[@ThorHavenFarm]

With the Highlands you actually don't need to use the barn. We are zone 4 and our Highland hardly ever go into the shelter we built them. Only on the coldest windy days and the odd hot summer day. You could get away with making a a couple shelters out in the field and that would be it. Our are can usually be found under a tree or lounging in the sun or on the hay when it's even 25 below freezing

[@tjeanvlogs9894]

You need a brush. Once one of them lets you groom them under their chin and along their chest, the others will demand grooming too. A friend started with a long handled floor brush, and now has a bucket because each has their favorite.

[@Christian-Pickles]

That’s a good idea!

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

Cattle names: how about different themes for each generation? Maybe one can be named after musicians/bands, next generation has a different theme? Jewels, herbs, movie stars, pirates, South Park characters, or even different cheeses(Brie, Roquefort/rocky, Cheddar, etc) I'm still hoping Ron Swanson has a little clutch of Ronettes. I wouldn't worry about the kitties, too much. Looks like Ginny is forming adult bonds with Pablo, and Molly just wants to be solitary, at least for now.

[@bebopblah3995]

First Gen should be Scottish characters. McGonagall, Scrooge McDuck, Merida, Amy Pond, Montgomery Scott, Macbeth. All good unisex names for a lovely she-cow.

[@kajacamorra]

@@bebopblah3995 Or the themes could be in alphabetical order. A - Astronauts, Animals, Adventurers, Artists, Athletes, Authors.... B - Bands, Batman Characters...? C - Comedians, Cartoon Characters, Cheeses.... etc

[@mkpetersen1607]

Or beer, cars, cake 😁

[@lordnessa5893]

What is done, but more for bigger herds, is to have each year a new theme (most times you change the bull each or every two years, so you know the bull too). And to have always the first letter of the mother: Bakso, Cha Lua, Flaki, Galbi, Kerala, Machaca (which are beef dishes) who had this year: Burnet, Cassia, Fennel, Ginger, Mace (which are herbs and spices). Or you can play with the ending, the length, ... for example: Anabelle, Isabelle, Mirabelle, Rosabelle... Akira, Betty, Diana, Laura, ... Queens would also be a good theme, flowers are a classic.

[@njmoonfrost6145]

OH YES

[@irili100]

Hi Morgan, I saw in your video that trees with orange leaves grow near the barn. They are invasive trees that are very worth uprooting with the root, because if you leave and only prune them, they get stronger and grow more branches. They are called .Ailanthus altissima. Good luck with their removal from the ground and the breeding of the cute cows. Yours, Iris Marks, Israel.

[@TheWinglessHawk]

If the time comes to mani-pedi the cows hoves... please record it for us. It is soooo satisfying to look at! :D Thanks in advance.

[@neilthehermit4655]

Morgan, in my opinion... You are going to need a hard surface(concrete) for the cattle feeding area, some way away from the water supply. Also without a hard/dry flooring under the barn you are going to end up with a swamp there,not a good idea for the health of the cows and it will really smell something quite unique. EDIT :- I've been told by other comments that concrete is a bad idea. OK.

[@_.-._.-.]

Cows should not be on concrete; its horrible for their feet. They're made for soft earth and grass

[@palmettopurist5549]

No, no, no. A concrete floor causes way more problems than an earth floor. A concrete floor causes way more sanitation issues which in turn causes more sickness and health issues. Concrete is also horrible on their feet.

[@neilthehermit4655]

@@palmettopurist5549 OK

[@adamqjsmith]

Morgan's farm is going to be so huge and profitable one day. What a boss

[@mawortz]

Tome wasn't built in a day

[@trolltothebank]

@@mawortz that darn lengthy tome, so many pages!

[@cookiesmom2079]

@@trolltothebank 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@maureenmcgrath8169]

That was cute how you said any extra bags of quickcrete can be stored and used later! I always say that too, but it always gets damp and hardens before I use it.

[@thecoolestcorgi4991]

Try putting it in a sealed plastic bag. I used shrink wrap and a heat gun to keep some quickcrete from setting. Lasted through 3 Georgian years with all the water that comes with them

[@AzaraAngelina]

Personally, I love seeing your daily battle with Pablo to stop him from eating Toby's food, but I've got to be honest with you, I always root for Pablo to win.

[@cccc285]

Why

[@wendyweaver8749]

@@cccc285 - Because Morgan encouraged the eating duet between Pablo and Toby for so many months!

[@cccc285]

@@wendyweaver8749 he never encouraged it, he just stopped trying to get Pablo to not eat his food for awhile but he would still talk about how it wasnt preferable

[@AzaraAngelina]

Toby and Pablo were not originally friends because Pablo was only friends with Lil Barn Cat. But Toby really wanted to be friends with Pablo. When Lil Barn Cat became a house cat, Pablo became lonely, and eventually Toby wore him down and they became friends. That's when the food sharing started. Toby didn't mind Pablo eating his food, and it seems like a bonding between them. It's good but also not so good. Good because they're BFF now, but not so good because Pablo, as Morgan said, becomes a victim of his own success. He has his cat food, and also managed to kill many rodents, which he also eat, and then there's Toby's food. So Pablo gains weight, and Morgan is just trying to stop making an overweight Pablo, that's why he tries to stop Pablo from eating Toby's food. I understand Morgan completely, but I love to see this little morning drama taking place between the three of them when it's food time and the cat person in me always root for Pablo.

[@trixi1608]

Hihi, me too.. Toby doesn't seem to mind Pablo eating with him, so I think Morgan could just allow it happening. I think the two of them are bonding over food.

[@maureen8930]

Oh if your main road is 300 ft away you might want put a gate at the beginning of the barn for just in case 👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@kennyholmes5196]

Might want to have the gate swing inwards towards the barn instead of outwards away from it so that the gate has the added strength of the hinges rather than being reliant on just the strength of the latch. And just in case they *do* bust out of it, have the door attached by the road's side so that the debris discourages them away from the road.

[@fabriglas]

Mate Highland breed can be left outside...that's the point of the breed. But Morgan want to look after his animals and himself....so I understand why... love the day mixer from a 10 gallon drum!

[@WaddedBliss]

They're not soft, southern, shandy drinking cows. 😂

[@fabriglas]

@@WaddedBliss snows in Scotland and gets windy on the peaks too... the horns are about the only thing I'd have to worry about.

[@BouncingTribbles]

Feeding Pablo with Toby might help with him eating Toby's food. He's used to getting two meals, maybe if he only got fed once at the dog house he wouldn't eat as much

[@officiallyjan8596]

The problem with that is that Pablo will still eat from Toby's food, both getting stuff into him that he's not supposed to get into him and taking it away from Toby. It would be better for everyone involved if Pablo could just be trained to eat his actual meal and leave Toby's alone.

[@BouncingTribbles]

@@officiallyjan8596 that's actually what why I was thinking this. Maybe Pablo wouldn't try to eat Toby's food if he had his own food bowl there. It might be the social part that has Pablo fighting so hard to stay

[@officiallyjan8596]

@@BouncingTribbles Ah, that does make sense, though I don't believe it's the case so I doubt it would work. Who knows though, it could be.

[@leesburg_clydesdale1661]

I think it is the time where Toby and Pablo bond.

[@lilolmecj]

My sweet elderly parents got cattle about ten years ago. Those were the breedingest bovines of all time. They probably had a better life than my parents?! I feel absolutely no negative feelings that 2 of them are in my freezer. And thanks to all gods in all heavens they recently sent all but 2 steers to the sale barn!

[@veronicagray3055]

Hi Morgan, from UK. Highland cattle are left in Scotland year round come hail rain or snow, plenty of snow in Scotland does not bother cattle or farmers. I think they usually round up carf season.

[@leaflover3497]

I was wondering the same thing leaving them out in the winter. Let then get some cover in the woods and they should be fine.

[@Fiona2254]

I was gonna say they are as hardy as highlamders...lol...that's what all the fluff is about. Just like Toby.

[@personifiedcat]

As someone who has lived in both Northeastern USA and in Scotland, trust me when I say they will probably need to be moved in. Scottish winters are not as intense as the US. These cows could be facing temps as low as negative 20.

[@skrtskit1521]

You may have heard of this guy before Swedish Homestead, now Simeon and Alex-but he raised these same cattle. Very interesting person and very knowlegable in all things in regenerative agriculture. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@angelamarie4137]

My grandpa was a farmer, but I swear when he got older, his cows were his pets. They all had names and he loved them. When Grandpa died, we had to auction off the elderly herd. Some of them were named after The Golden Girls.

[@JellytotSupreme]

Like how Lil Barn Cat has become your office sidekick, it seems Ginny is fast becoming your farmwork sidekick. So cute.

[@lararabb8888]

If you can you will want to put in some lights. Calves will be born in the wee hours of the night. You might need to see.

[@catsj1767]

When there’s a blizzard howling

[@prarieborn6458]

Dear Morgan, About raising animals for meat, I apprecriate your philosophy about having an emotional connection to them, giving them the freeedoms fro suffering hunger and disease and lack of shelter and freedom from stress and anxiety. In short, making it possible for them to live a good life on earth as other farmers say, only having one bad day. All of your animals have emotions just like humans do, we can see it in the love or attachment and bonding of the flock and herd. and the bond between mothers and their young. and of course the close bonding of your Toby and you and the barn cats.💕

[@79PoisonBreaker]

Temple grandin would tell you to make that duck ramp wider. They should be comfortable going up or down. They look nervous the way it is in my opinion.

[@magdalena-ug2sl]

Yeyeys

[@Cerulily]

I will never understand why it isn't at least the same width as the doorway

[@patchurch1677]

They also lost the wood strips that prevent excess sliding.

[@victoriabaker4400]

I think the long long openings are dangerous for ducklings and could well be making the ducks nervous. I would vote for putting in some cross pieces. Usually poultry houses need a door for people and a separate door for the birds. Trying to make one door work for both is looking a bit dicey to me.

[@deed5811]

You and Toby both allowed Pablo to eat Toby's food for a long time. He's not going to give up quickly because of that. Persistence and patience.

[@zakuraRabbit]

Molly knows Ginny is growing up, so she's trying to make sure she becomes and independent adult and not just be a momma's girl her whole life.

[@deborahalois]

I love how “involved” the barn cats and Toby Dog are with construction projects around the farm. They’re always interested and end up stealing bits of attention/affection from Morgan in the process. It’s so cute 😄

[@TheSeanoops]

You don’t have to have a heated watering trough. You can buy troughs that have a continuous flow of water which prevents icing.

[@Christian-Pickles]

I second this idea! Moving water also cuts down on bacteria and fungal growth in the water. Honestly, it should be standard practice for people raising animals, to offer them running water. Animals instinctively know that water from a running stream is cleaner and safer than water sitting stagnant in a tub.

[@leawind4894]

Best intro for Buddy Alfred ever :)))

[@heidikreeger393]

I think you could still sick to the A theme and make it fun, like historically awesome women like Annie Oakley, goddess Artemis Aphrodite or Athena, Amelia Earhart etc. Or Disney theme - Ariel, aurora, Anna, Anastasia, Alice Whatever theme floats your boat I think you could do it! Loving the new additions 🤎

[@krat5576]

Adding to that you have international viewers! You could ask them for foreign names aswell :) like Aaf/Aafje, Aaltje, Aartje or Amke

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I like the Greek goddess theme. Maybe a whole host of goddesses from history….

[@kyleeleelee2437]

I LOVE this idea!!

[@defeatSpace]

Cow A0, cow A1, cow A2, cow A3, cow A4, cow A...

[@eamonnsweeney7399]

A cow named Boudica would be so worth it.

[@carrieh9956]

Ginny is your constant outdoor companion! Love her curiosity and that she follows you closer than Pablo does!!

[@libbiezenger1641]

I totally want you to name him "Hamish" and all the girls Scottish "A" names. I love them!!!!

[@ryanviljoen9615]

Hi

[@libbiezenger1641]

@Methuselah Honeysuckle , darn it! Let me think, then...😊

[@libbiezenger1641]

Duncan? Knox?

[@____-gy5mq]

Kyloe

[@marshacrom6206]

Auralee for one of the girls..

[@juliawirz336]

Something that instantly came to my mind, when you showed that electricity box in the barn, was that you absolutly need to cattle proof that. Cows are super curies animals and will look at everything. Anything thats in that barn and in their reach will get ripped off and destroyed. At home we had some cattle rip off a water pipe which they weren`t supposed to get to and floodet the entire barn. Be carefull and always have that in the back of your mind while working in your barn. And cows love to scrach on things, so i hope the wooden posts in the barn can carry the weight of them rubbing against them. Maybe you should get them a brush, cows absolutly love those. Don`t get me wrong, i dont want to critecise you in any way, i just love watching your videos and i want everything to work out. You also said once in a video that you dont wan`t to give them grain or pelets or things like that, and thats fine if you dont want to, but you could give them some from time to time, when you call them or want somethimg from them. Its like a treat to them and could make them easier to work with. good luck on in the future with everything.

[@hollyadkins4729]

Hey MORGAN……Having the gate swing open or out toward the road will encourage the cows to naturally walk to the right the opposite direction of the road. This may help keep them away from the road until something more permanent goes up.

[@north40lady98]

Our cattle live on the range all winter, temps below zero at times. No rancher where I live would ever consider keeping cattle in a barn all winter except during calving time and then it's only to calve and back out they go. You're making more of this than is necessary.

[@riddlesyndicate2962]

Could and/or would you show some differences in your raised meat vs a store bought sirloin? I think it'd be an interesting video for the future during the growth of your farm.

[@Faelyke]

Thank you for finally getting them seperate bowls.

[@JessyLovesYou]

I think the alphabetical order names are still a good idea, you can get creative with which you pick. And you can name the first steer, Adam lol. OR, OR you can add titles, like Duchess or if you get to Q, you can name one Queen, or Queen Elizabeth or something lol. But I suppose you could give them different patterns for different generations, like tv show casts, aristocracy, mythology, gems, etc.

[@maureen8930]

Morgan when mixing cement or antthing that has powder fumes put on a mask 🙏👍

[@nancycook7377]

They don’t need to go in the barn at all save your hay for as long as possible. They’ll be fine

[@Fred_Bender]

I also poured a slab 20 years ago that our cat walked through .His paw prints are still there .

[@Historian212]

It’s actually pretty important to keep Pablo out of Toby’s food, for Pablo’s sake. Dog food is not good for cats. Doesn’t have some essential nutrients cats need. If Pablo fills up on dog food and doesn’t eat enough of his own - plus his natural prey - it could hurt him. I knew someone whose cat went blind from eating dog food without enough cat food. It was really tragic.

[@bargetherooster3079]

That’s if you feed them that all the time. Small quantities are completely fine

[@emilieraptor9373]

Pablo eats to much rodents it's okay lol but he's fat, I wouldn't feed him to be honnest.

[@bargetherooster3079]

@@FurudeRika I meant in general.

[@mitchgant]

That Ginny is turning into quite the supervisor, checking on all your work on the cement pad. Good for her.

[@Karahund1]

Name them after flowers, Aster, Amaryllis, Anemone, Aubretia, Azalea, and a nice name for the steer might be Anton.

[@taterkaze9428]

This is genius. So many flowers.

[@cherylreuter4008]

Love that idea!

[@agentfrankvideos]

Lupin and Begonia in honor of the Pythons !!!

[@Karahund1]

@@agentfrankvideos not with an a, but yes.

[@deborahswanberg6144]

Don't apologize for the way you choose to live. You've made a great choice.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Why don't you have the gate swinging towards the road side, so when it is open it is blocking the path to the road? You could put a fence to match up to where the gate goes when open and block them from the road.

[@victoriabaker4400]

That's how he's got the gate oriented. But a bunch of us are suggesting he add in some cattle panels or other fencing.

[@blackened144]

@@victoriabaker4400 If he doesnt mind a scratch or 2 maybe drive the truck up to help funnel them into the barn area.

[@Misterymask534]

Morgan you make my day. Albert is such a good friend.

[@aprillomina8232]

Pablo and Toby are two old guys at a diner counter having breakfast every day.

[@OnaMuir]

Brilliant!

[@sebbes333]

*@Gold Shaw Farm* 7:45 What happens if you feed Pablo (and the other cats) before Toby? Especially if you feed the cats down by the house & Toby at his house, then (it should be) it's too far away for Pablo to take Tobys food? (you can feed them just when you leave the house, the bowl is right there, but you probably get a better effect if you can feed Pablo just when Toby eats too) (or you can feed the cats just outside the bird pastures)

[@Voltaic_Fire]

It's easy to see how much you love your cats, such a cat person and you can't deny it. 😂

[@MizPersnicket]

I just love watching Pablo try and get to Toby's food. I'd love a super cut of it it because it's so adorable.

[@NashTheGreat]

4:36 Glad to hear the alfred song again!

[@Pablothedemon420]

Amazing how quick Toby dog adjusted to the cattle. You can tell it’s in his great genetics 🧬 what a dog and what a farm keep up the amazing work. Your channel is a blessing to follow for anyone who loves animals / farming / good genuine people

[@CrankyAuntyLinda]

Nice to see you progressing with the cows. I have one question. Why haven’t you gotten Joe Salatin’s new book, or even his previous books? He’s a master at permaculture and rotational farming. Chickens, cattle, pigs, the man KNOWS his stuff. Your cattle can create so much compost during the winter. The books explain everything and also have detailed plans for all sorts of movable tractors. I know you like doing things yourself, but he only is supplying the knowledge you still have to do it yourself. Have an interesting Fall/Winter. 😀❤️

[@gothic_oma]

I only have one of Joel's books, but can totally agree!

[@t0mmmmm-o5k]

For the barn you should have straw as bedding for the cows you could also have sawdust

[@beeizzles]

A dairy farmer I follow uses sand

[@jax33881]

I was so worried u wouldn't bond with the cows. Looks like it's all working out. Good luck + ❤️from Winter Haven, Florida.

[@abattle4101]

love the way your barn cats follow you around and like to be part of what you are doing. I have noticed that mother cats sometimes don't like their offspring hanging around forever. Hopefully, as they have a lot of outside space Molly will just accept her grown up daughter eventually.

[@frederickmoller]

Thanks Morgan, another great video I as usually enjoy them all, it was great to see Bill Harten's twin brother Alfred too! So where can we get the info on Alfred's flashlights, I am very interested?

[@kristinb5121]

I saved bags of concrete once and they hardened on me just from the ambient air humidity sitting on the concrete garage floor. I don’t think I had plastic underneath them, but the bag on the 2nd layer also hardened. It was about a year later when I discovered this. The garage is well insulated as well. Big surprise.

[@tylerw1976]

highland calves are the most adorable 🥰😍😻 lol they're like little fluffy mammoths

[@shannongnazzio6844]

Each video I enjoy more and more 🥰🤗💖🙏🏻 no matter the names I adore the new cattle 💕

[@melsolomon8256]

Idea. Name each of your female cows a name that starts with a different letter or theme. Then name their individual baby in that same team or letter. So you have a cow named Apple her baby would be named either Amber or Pear. Your next cow could be named Luna and her baby would either be Lucy or Hermonie. Depending on which pattern you are following. You could even combine the system

[@bikerkat01]

My chicken, Henrietta, used to molt, it was hilarious. She lived a great life eating bugs in the yard and chasing the next door neighbor's bantam rooster off the property.

[@Sittininthesun]

What if you fed the cats first, then Toby? That way they’re busy while you feed him.

[@sjbock]

Pablo will still probably run over to eat with Toby. He's going to have to be shut in the barn while Toby eats.

[@WKR-wo7et]

you have no idea how im excited to see your progress every video! its refreshing to see someone being so open and talk about situations or plans, keep going! you got this!

[@goproboy1]

Why not A names and make them fun? he's a Scottish highland steer named Angus Macleod of the clan Macleod, 'There can only be one!'

[@idrinkbreastmilk2883]

That's racism bro

[@aliceleishman5596]

How ‘bout ‘The Bruce’.

[@dixiecyrus8136]

@@idrinkbreastmilk2883 how?🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Angus is a good Scotts name.

[@doc-savage]

@@idrinkbreastmilk2883 I think you're trying to say xenophobic lmao. Your joke didn't make any sense. You tried so hard and got so far XD But in the end...

[@goproboy1]

@@aliceleishman5596 You mean like, 'Robert the Bruce, The King of Scots'.

[@BrendenParker]

Pablo makes me laugh how you constantly shoo him away from Toby's dinner and he keeps coming back. Haha! Golden moments.

[@FinnedPrawn]

Now we wait for the snow to start falling in vermont and you having to do the challenge of putting them in the barn for the first time. Maybe get them use to going into and near the barn as much as you can. Dont know if you say this because i havent watched the video yet but am about to once i finish this comment

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

I find it so nice when friends can help when you need help

[@Specogecko]

They’ll only need something to block the wind, otherwise they’re fine outdoors, save yourself all the time and effort

[@dothatch5147]

Little Jenny is so cute. She is the inspector on the farm. She checked the cement the tractor and probably everything.

[@nicolaslanglais]

Look at Toby just going through the fence like he's a ghost!!! 3:22 Bug in the Matrix?

[@maureen8930]

Sweet Toby is just so sweet and Cool I love that dog 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@hellejensen8289]

Now that I have finished binge watching, I wish you would post more, love the way you narrate your video clips.

[@newguy3588]

Mother cats will act aggressive to their more "adult" or teenaged kittens, it's to reduce competition and essentially kick them out. That's why the two cats aren't getting along. Well that's my guess anyway.

[@xnnlinsan3100]

My mama cat loves her daughter thought she is all grown up. She would usually bring her insects and mice whenever she caught one. She is gentle to her grandkittens as well

[@aprillomina8232]

Female cats also just tend not to get along. Ymmv, but yeah.

[@newguy3588]

@@xnnlinsan3100 It's hit or miss with some cats. Didn't mean to bundle them all together. Environment is a big factor too.

[@xnnlinsan3100]

@@newguy3588 My mama cat died last month. Neighbours killed her cos she killed their chicken.

[@newguy3588]

@@xnnlinsan3100 Damn dude, I'm sorry to hear that. That's not the appropriate response to that. Animals killing animals are things animals do, but a Human has a choice to enact revenge or seek compensation. That's messed up. That's animal abuse.

[@ponygirl5716]

Love your enthusiasm and hard work. A couple of suggestions-you have burdock in that paddock of weeds. Remove that before putting your hairy cattle in there or they will be a mess of burrs. Your water-If I were you, I would use a submersible water tank heater and a short section of regular hose. Hard to tell how close your hydrant is, but if it’s 25 ft or less from the tank, you can simply hook up the hose, fill the tank, disconnect the hose , and drain it before you put it away. I have a couple of spike nails on my wall and coil the drained hose and hang it until I need it again. Your hose will not freeze as long as you drain it after each use. There’s no water to freeze. I think a heated hose is in expense and a bother that you really don’t need to have. But I’m sure you will need a water tank heater or your tank is going to freeze. I am in upstate New York and that’s what I find I need to do for my horses. Works great.

[@jaridkeen123]

If you ever open a Airbnb Farm Experience I would Book a weekend. It would be cool to do farm chores with you over the weekend and just hang out. See the Sunsets and relax

[@gloriahagg6293]

Looks like Pablo is gonna have to go in the barn so poor Toby can eat ha!

[@Lark_Vivian]

I'd just want to pet toby dog and for a special treat he could let his guests get to yell out release the quackens..

[@deethompson2854]

Thank you being responsible with your farm. I appreciate how you take our feelings and wild live into consideration.