First Snow of Winter Hits the Farm

[@anastacialundholm8489]

Oh yes! Mount brushes!! Thanks for the walkthrough of the barnyard placement strategy. Nice to see the chickens first reaction to snow. The hoop coop looks super cozy and like a very comfortable winter home.

[@Heterogeneity]

Yes! Agree!

[@frankkolmann4801]

Cattle scratching posts and brushes that are not built very strong do not last even a season. It is not easy building strong brush supports and any brushes installed are worn out quickly.

[@harpintn]

@@frankkolmann4801 Brushes for cattle is just part of the expense of owning cattle. My grandfather always made sure that his cattle had access to a big sturdy tree when he kept cattle. He also kept some burlap soaked in oil hanging up for them to give them some relief from the #@#@! flies.

[@deweyhall712]

We love barn cats ❤. We love barn cats ❤. We love barn cats. ❤.

[@Astroiskss]

I LOVE THE BARN CATS

[@HoneyB93]

The heated cat tents are so cool! I bet they love them 😸

[@ladyteruki]

Brushes for the Moo Crew, complete with trailer cameras ! It's great that you're considering getting friends for Baby Bea. I was wondering how it'd work out for her, being the only birth on your farm this year, plus it's always fun to welcome new animals ! I wonder if you could get a white one (...not the one you were about to buy previously, obviously) for more diversified genetics.

[@youarebymyside]

I've been wanting for the cows to have scratch posts even in the summer. Yes, please, mount them back up! It looks very nice with the cars inside the barn. So much space.

[@freedomfighter4990]

IKR? And Allison won't have to dig out her car before work in the mornings after it snows.

[@leannemori9688]

​@@freedomfighter4990no, but they still have to clear the driveway

[@freedomfighter4990]

@@leannemori9688 Didn't think of that! 🤪

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I'm sure the cattle would enjoy the scratch brushes back in their winter area. 🥰 Thanks for the cattle winter updates. 👏😊

[@thopkins2814]

An idea for your keeping your water trough from freezing. If you have a compost pile... store it around your watering troughs. The heat from the materials breaking down, will prevent the water from freezing. Hope this helps!

[@russellhltn1396]

Nice idea! I was thinking about a solar panel (not PV, but the older water heating kind). If positioned low, it could circulate water by convection making it 100% electricity-free. It probably wouldn't need to be a very big panel to prevent freezing.

[@HeavenlyRyan]

Same Pablo, same. On these dark snowy days I don't wanna get outta bed either 🐱 The brushes should definately be brought out for the cattle, some winter enrichment 👍

[@deborahs2593]

I just love your farm, Morgan. You've learned so much- not sure you even realize it😊 And yes, mount brushes!

[@urkiddingme6254]

I love that hoop house. It's like a big recreation room for the birds during the day, where they can all hang out and chat. I could see you adding a much smaller structure inside it where they could congregate to share body heat during the winter nights. That's in addition to the weird chicken hut you already have in there.

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Last year Morgan had the mobile chicken coop in there and some of the chickens slept in there. Having some sort of larger structure inside, as you say, would probably relieve some of the pressure on the weird chicken coop.

[@Setorrs]

Just loved how ginny came out of the little heated house at the start.

[@sowandtare]

So great to have a covered place for the vehicles. If the goose is already bonded with the chickens, she could be a good guard goose!

[@privateer2584]

The video you were apologizing for was good. It's part of the story of the farm. I enjoyed it.

[@ayeda69]

I always think of the ducks/geese quacking/honking as a laughter track in a sitcom...so funny!

[@peggylacroix8601]

Yes now that you mention it

[@camicri4263]

Brushes for the moo crew! Good thing you were there or that chicken would have been toasted! Hugs to Toby dog and Abby! Blessings!

[@keeps717]

Those gorgeous cows definitely deserve some self brushes!

[@janiefox3458]

I can't wait until Christmas Day so I can read Toby Dog to my great granddaughter. She loves dogs so much. (has 2 who were adopted from somewhere near Russia).

[@VonPatzy]

COW BRUSH! COW BRUSH! Cow brush zen could supplement weird chicken zen while the weird chickens are busy wintering in blended chicken metropolis.

[@itsGadiel]

Its so weird to be in the same climate as you are, coming from Texas to Maine and seeing your videos for awhile and how the seasons change the landscape; being able to experience it’s a whole different level.

[@raigarmullerson4838]

YES, absolutely more scratching points for the Moos. Love all the other farm animals too. Cheers from Estonia

[@scooterpush]

Loved the run down on the cows placement. I'm glad you will get friends for baby Bea. Looking forward to the barn build details. It's a beautiful structure.

[@PrashamsaManandhar-y3m]

I love how the ducks and geese are SO NOISY. As soon as they see you they're like "its TIME"

[@uniotter2662]

Another vote for brushes for the cows! I'm sure they would really appreciate it. 😀

[@dirtroaddestiny]

Such a beautiful farm. My goodness. ❤

[@Dovietail]

Out here in blazing Arizona, I get so much vicarious joy watching the weather at your farm! ❤❤❤

[@xx1669]

Yes, please mount brushes again! I loved seeing the cattle use them, they seemed to really enjoy it ❤

[@bkm2797]

Looks like the cattle are settling in nicely. Morgan where is that doohickey that keeps the hay up off the ground that you had last year? I know all the birds are happy and grateful for that hoop coupe, look how well they get along. Glad you figured out how to fix the waterline, and are you thinking about some kind of heating device for the cows drinking source, I believe they do make them. Always love to check in, so thanks Morgan for taking us along after the first snow, see you soon.

[@mollydion8311]

When you pull the burrs out of the cows hair & throw it on the ground you're just spreading the seeds to another area of your farm. I use to have a plastic bag in my pocket & put the burdocks in that, then throw it in the garbage can at the end of the day.

[@marions.3657]

Aww macho man is such a good boy, the way he listened and just followed you. 😢

[@sdwilson3539]

you should check into solar powered heaters for your water troughs.

[@Kymberlee_W]

Morgan, I think this was an excellent video. I love when you add little clips from tv shows and movies, it makes things a little more interesting. That said, uh oh lol, the piano music around minute 11:55 was anxiety inducing. I just thought I'd let you know. I love seeing the way you rig up water lines and cattle fencing. Such an ADHD way of doing things and I would be doing exactly the same as you. I have ADHD so I totally get it. I am going to recommend you try getting a sponsorship from that company that makes brushes for cattle. I don't know if Jason Smith at Cog Hill Farm did, but he definitely got a screw in the ground brush and Brooke found a place to buy old street sweeper brushes really cheap and the cows and goats use it the same. He's made a few videos about it.

[@randymousley1427]

Yeah, put up brushes for the bovines. The boys need one too.

[@charlenemorris5516]

Love u and your farm 💖💖💖💖

[@ginacirelli1581]

I'm so glad you got all your chores done before the snow. I was a little late putting up my patio furniture, but the brief respite we got last week was enough. Up here in Newport, my 1939 house doesn't have a steel roof (I decided against it for gutter/trim purposes), but it is a much steeper pitch. My bedroom is on the 1/2 story right under the roof, and the first few years I was here, the "roof glaciers" scared the crap out of me! I thought the house was coming down! I'm so glad we're getting snow! Time to go up to Jay Peak!

[@moda78z]

Hi, Morgan! We have snow here in Halmstad, Sweden too! ❤️

[@julinarist]

You can use a smooth soccerball or volleyball or something like that and put in the cows water = the water will never freeze completely and its easier to break and the cows will always access water when there always is a hole in the ice under the ball since it moves around a little bit all the time. I used to do this for my horses water in the winter up here in Finland back in the day. Works perfectly 👌

[@joshtoten]

Yes! Bring back the brushie pole!

[@jakebeaton7505]

i worked in masonry for many years as lead labor handling everything that the bricklayers needed to lay block and work even during the coldest winter days, a big issue was having the water ready for mixing. if i forgot to drain the hose at night and it froze it was a huge problem so i asked my boss to get an adjustable heater for the water bin we would plug in over night. i know this would mean running an extension of some kind or buying a more expensive solar version but it would ensure you would never have to worry about water freezing for your animals again.

[@Pmpkinspiceaddict]

Morgan Gold, sir, those horns give me pause. Stay safe always ❤

[@fr0gg135]

I just got out of the snow in Norway and a cozy video pops up, perfect

[@skid_mark]

Morgan, I just love your videos. I admit to having a soft spot for Abs. Your videos are a great combination of actual farm life, facts, etc. with just the right amount of humour. Sorry, that should possibly be HUMOR as I'm from across the 'pond' in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@karinastrid1828]

what a beautiful black chicken.

[@akiakifruit2840]

Yay new vid.

[@Xakriuth]

Keeping Frankie with the chickens has pros and cons. The added protection of the goose is awesome, but he won't have access to water to swim, right? And a pool could be dangerous for the chickens. That's my initial thought. But I don't think it's a bad idea! Excited to see how it all continues! Wishing you all the luck and warmth this winter

[@Arachne1989]

Cow brush moment of Zen!

[@MamaStyles]

When you played the Paul Simon I cackled so loudly at the doctors office everyone stared at me 😂❤

[@joshIMPALED]

Yay! Morning dose of GSF ❤

[@craigk.235]

This video was nice. You should mount brushes for the cows! I love snow, it's beautiful. Hope the birds will be fine in the snow.

[@f4bkyn388]

Scratch brushes…yes!!

[@ReadingRailFilms]

Happy Monday Morgan

[@ebthepurple]

I vote for a whole brush apparatus. I bet the cows would love an auto brush a large brush well placed into the ground.

[@RJ-go3sn]

Hi Morgan! Love your winter farm! Yes, please do the brushes on the pole for your "bovine benefit"! And thank you once again, for all the up-close-and-personal videography of the animals! (I swear I see them smile!)

[@freedomfighter4990]

Yes, do mount some brushes in the winter paddock! The cattle always seemed to enjoy them before, esp. the little ones.

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Scratching post is essential. Yes please install ASAP.

[@cherrybomb_ZA]

Brushes for the cows! Yes!

[@Needkey.]

A Floating Stock Water heater is literally all you need, Morgan! They are around 50-75$ each!

[@mariagustafson1633]

been watchinng you for years now.........love ya farm and animals. thank you :}

[@marioncottell7285]

Hello from snowy Nova Scotia. We too were gifted with several inches (cm) of snow. 😃. 🇨🇦

[@paulswift7330]

Sending a big hug from Spain! Love your videos ♥♥🐔🐮🐮

[@DianeThomson1960]

Loved watching your cattle pleasure themselves on those brushes. Again please

[@CrystalTheAnimalLover]

Amazing

[@judykirk8100]

You might want to check out Doss Farms. Chad Doss had a cow he wanted to breed with a specific bull. However, momma cow chose otherwise. Through the fence that separates his property of 20 cows, and the neighbor's property, Chad's female cow bred with a bull angus from the neighbor's herd. Through the fence. That said, it's possible breeding can take place even though you think the bulls are separated from the heifers. Therefore, it may be a penny wise and a pound foolish action to make a sizeable break between the 2 groups.

[@losavage_2174]

The snowy white farm is beautiful 😍 It would be SO fun to see the cows use brushes!!

[@amandakennedy7963]

I use a electric heater that floats in the tank but I found the animals tend to play with it and often knock it out of the tank so I switched to a type that I screwed into the drain plug that way they can’t play with it!

[@lspthrattan]

Oh yes, I'd definitely mount some brushes on that post. There's literally no reason not to; you know they love it, and it helps their coats stay fluffy and warm. Heck, you could even find a way to hang one horizontally somewhere, so they can scratch that hard-to-get area on their backs :) As a farmer's daughter, I hope that you don't mind my having the occasional chuckle as you go through the learning process; it's okay, the learning curve is steep, and I chuckle with love. Anyone who thinks running a farm isn't skilled work has never met a farmer. Good for you--keep at it, you're a fast learner and you're doing great.

[@Richie23OO]

I always enjoy your videos you have about your cows. What you have learned. How the pecking order works. And i just like seeing the cattle. And of course I like watching the cats.

[@kerithoma1955]

Putting the brushes back on that post might be a nice thing for the cattle

[@triciapotter3735]

Another vote of yes on the brushes! 👍

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Winter sets in at Gold Shaw Farm. Loved the video!❤❤❤

[@GoldShawFarm]

Yes! Thank you!

[@saraschneider6781]

Wow Amanda is climbing the ranks!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Going to art school is a university degree in problem solving. Good prep for farming. (Fellow BFA/Painting, running the family farm) That barn is fabulous. Even in no snow places covered parking is better.

[@kevin_okpro7]

Greetings Morgan from greece farmers should do what ever they can to continiou tradition ❤ love toby ❤

[@chrisdaniel1339]

To prevent the water troughs from freezing drill a hole 1/2 - 2/3 the depth of the trough add a waterproof bung with internal threads the same threads that are on a resistance heating elements for a residential water heater then just thread the element in the side of the tank. Use a low temperature thermostat to only send electricity to the heating element when the tank is 40F or lower and above 40F it shuts off. You still want the water in the trough to be ice cold as it is providing cooling so the element does not melt your plastic bung or plastic tank. If you cannot find a low temp thermostat you can uses a timer to cycle on and off 'X' minutes per hour. Other options are a very large bubble stone in the bottom of the tank with a small compressor used for extra large fish tanks, the bubbles as they surface keep the water moving preventing freezing. People who have lake homes and do not want to take their docks for winter in will use a submersible pump and a couple nozzles under the dock that create boils in the water, a nozzle or two is weighted to the bottom with the pump and the nozzles are aimed straight upward creating a strong boil of moving water, moving water freezes at a much lower temperature.

[@gloriashambaugh7853]

It looks beautiful there. Don't have snow here in Western Oklahoma. We had sleet last week.

[@dhinkhouse1]

Yes, I love watching your cattle use the brushes

[@tbh9247]

Great hat!

[@Jaynes-Path]

Yes give them brushes! It brings them joy and us entertainment, lol If you place the electric water heater inside a cinderblock it won't melt the bottom of the rubber water tank and will keep the cows from touching it. Run the electrical line up and over the back side and under the fence to the outside of their pen.

[@daniel385]

Scratch brushes -- yes! Leaving the tree limb -- good call.

[@faithfullyfitkitchen]

Ok so the names of your cows are amazing!!!!! 😂

[@kayak1981]

❤please add several brushes! That will make them so happy!

[@nyralargo513]

YES i am very interested in watching the cows enjoy mount brushes!!!

[@goswami]

That shot of Pablo at 10:35 could for sure be a postcard.

[@mariesheppard3750]

Oh the joys of snow,

[@Creative-Chaos]

You should see about getting farmers dog to sponsor you. They could send dog food to you for your dogs to eat and they could become one of your sponsors.

[@evelynsnyder5866]

good idea

[@DipityS]

A winter wonderland - everybody seems so content with the change - well the pups and the cows do at least - the birds maybe not so much. I love the cow scratchers - they enjoy them so much.

[@valeriez931]

Beautiful!! ** More DAY IN THE LIFE Please!! * it ws my fave !

[@MaryShepherd-ui9hc]

Just received my Toby Dog books order. Nicely done. Now to repackage and mail out to the 3 families for Christmas.

[@cherylclark5975]

Thanks again Morgan..another great tour of your daily jobs..looking forward to seeing your video of building the barn…🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

Hi Morgan yes brushes for the cattle I like seeing them scratching their backs, love your video's like this one, any plans for another cat?. Love these videos ♥️🐂🙂

[@Ocerkin]

the vehicle barn looks fantastic i gotta say

[@usmc29er44]

Love watching Morgan talk about his Ho's...... :)

[@richardlionheart9371]

need some of those plastic tabs to hold snow on roof. use them in Indiana due to snow and ice causing injuries to a family member from slides. Thank you for the great content

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Put the cattle brushes project in the title when you do it please. Your "around the farm" videos are my favorite videos; to be honest I rarely watch any of your other ones you make but that's just me and not meant to be a criticism.

[@sharronsmith1673]

I almost forgot to take my hose off the house faucet. Great reminder, thanks,

[@urkiddingme6254]

Gear Tie = "little orange cable tie-ee thing" They're not a bad price for something so handy, and they come in a range of sizes.

[@Stadtpark90]

I guess the snow on top actually helps isolate / keep the warmth inside the coop. The problem is: it also has to slide off, because of the weight. Keeping a little snow is good, accumulating all will bring the structure down.

[@myzacky96]

Yes!!.... Please mount those brushes for the heffers

[@LorraineDunsmuir]

Highland cow herd is actually called a FOLD. They are wonderful animals.

[@janw491]

You could even put your small heifer or any more littles in with your steer for company