For those who think I won't get CATTLE...

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[@mrsheydurr]

i’m convinced the runner ducks share one collective brain cell

[@ducktorquake6827]

As a owner of runner duck I can support your claim with experience. They are just too terrified of everything to think of anything else mostly.

[@LegendHold1]

Without a doubt! I'm surprised sometimes they actually remember to breathe.

[@hollyhughes4158]

😂

[@wearegoingtogoseeyousoonid1891]

Meerkat ducks

[@KaytheyaPark]

For Real! My 3 Pure Runners are absolute nuts. It’s hilarious!

[@RoulicisThe]

With your permaculture orchard still growing, Grazing cows there isn't a good idea. Cows love to munch the leaves and branches of young trees, so if you let them graze there they're gonna mow down your orchard and you'll have to start it all over again. So it may be necessary to let them graze somewhere else, at least until the trees are large enough to prevent the cows from destroying them. Once they're grown, these trees will be good source of shade for your cows in summer (I don't know how hot it can get on your side, but from my experience cattle tend to struggle with heat )

[@WholesomeRoots]

I was thinking about that too

[@wandatennant5580]

Yes I was concerned for those baby trees. Cows will wipe them out quickly!

[@hectorskmetija3015]

I'm surprised the geese haven't had a nibble!

[@sharontracy2151]

I love how you research, look for supply available, put a plan into place each step of the way while working full time and bringing us along for the ride. Doing it at the pace you can handle not on someone else’s timeline. Will be more successful in the long run

[@stephaniechavez9422]

if you want to see these beautiful scottish highland cattle please watch the older videos of simeon at SWEDISH HOMESTEAD. he raised them. he even got one of his females to be milked. he hand nursed an abandoned baby, saved the life of a calf that was infested with flies and maggots. winter,summer his videos can show you everything you could want to know about grazing them etc.

[@crypticmirror]

The wee heilan coo is probably perfect for Morgan too, since in the Scottish Highlands they were originally bred to have two-three cows per smallholding [crofts] to make the most of poor grazing and limited manpower. The horns make them not only, paradoxically, easier to handle [crofters would literally pull them around by the horns], but also provided touristware items to sell at the end of the animals natural life. So even those horns can help make a little extra money. They can be one of the more vocal breeds of cattle, this is an obsolete predator defense from the days the Scottish Highlands still had wolves and bears in them-much like Tobydog's barking it told potential predators there was a big and active animal nearby and the predator ought to find an easier meal, but with all the coyotes around, that probably works in the favor too.

[@gossamerabba]

love the swedish homestead channell!

[@lynettehillery8231]

I used to watch them too

[@jimputnam2044]

They came from England origanally.

[@moniquem783]

@@crypticmirror thank you. I always really appreciate it when someone mentions that a certain breed is noisier than others. It enables me to cross it off my list. I know livestock will make noise, but for my first few years I want to avoid excessive noise. Once I’ve had my fill of peace and quiet in the country, I can reconsider.

[@Megan-Yoder]

Instead of, "release the mini-quackin" may I suggest, "Run, run, runner ducks!" They are too cute.

[@jasperkohn6628]

Yes

[@chrisk1128]

Mr. "I'm not a cat guy" as he is carrying/cuddling the kitten.......... Yeah right.

[@MegaSkiboy]

lmao and he keeps trying to convince us.

[@prcervi]

the allergies say otherwise, though it's a good practice to be on friendly terms with any animals a person is caring for

[@A_Canadian_In_Poland]

Cats seem to always go toward the one allergic person in the room/house. I have never understood why.

[@prcervi]

@@A_Canadian_In_Poland it all in the subtleties, not making direct eye contact/being quiet/not making your presence seem all that large, and the cat is all over you because you seem nonthreatening i'd seen a post that went into more detail but that's the short of it

[@sylviamaresca8852]

@@prcervi absolute correct

[@dc-4ever201]

I saw a programme on TV a few years back a cattle farmer in the U.S. after his cattle had been on part of a pasture he would move them on using an electric fence, then move mobile chicken coops onto the already grazed land which he lets out during the daytime, the chickens disperse the cow pats looking for maggots, the end result is a better quality pasture and a huge reduction in flies.

[@f.demascio1857]

That's the same technique used by the farmers who keep my cow. I joined their herd in 2009, a cow share. They've grown and been very successful.

[@pagansbasin6657]

The gold Shaw farm lore just keeps expanding

[@ryanmorales9728]

Yup more great entertainment for us!

[@missyflutter5562]

And we’re here for it!! ☺️

[@OhSoNasty]

Canon hasnt even been introduced cant waitnfor spin offs

[@Alatreon2435]

*Gold Shaw SMP*

[@thelegendofbob5276]

6:53 that Gesundheit (german for bless you) was spot on ngl

[@slidenapps]

It actually means health.

[@thelegendofbob5276]

@@slidenapps if you directly translate it, yes, but we use it for multiple situations, which means that the meaning changes slightly. Even in google translate "bless you" comes as the first translation.

[@DanA-nl5uo]

I bought a herd when I got into grass fed beef. It is the fastest way to buy someone else's problems. Honestly the best thing you could do is buy some yearling. Buying from different place one at a time is actually best it gives you more genetic diversity in a small herd. Also don't buy anything with horns. Belted Galloway are the easiest best grass feed beef cows to find in the area. I am located in NH and have the same market. Not to be depressing but cows well eat one square bale of hay a day each. You have to get them 2 years old to reach slaughter weight without grain they just grow slower. I can tell you I honestly lose money on my grass feed beef. The hay I feed them would bring more money selling it to my hay customers than the beef brings. I only keep them because I grew up with cows and like them plus they do eat hay I can't sell. I can either keep cows for poor quality hay or sell it for mulch which would be more profitable but I like cows. But please think long and hard about the idea of buying a herd it will cause you more problems. The best thing you could do is find 2 yearling somewhere then add more. Oh also before buying Highlanders please find someone selling their beef Smith Hill farms in London NH is the only place I can think of. But it has a definitely different flavor. I had one cow half highlander and one of my grass fed beef customers didn't like the flavor. People either love it or hate it. Galloway doesn't have that issue.

[@SD-kk6uc]

All good points. I hope Morgan reads your comment.

[@GoldShawFarm]

That's some really great info. The reason I opted against the belted galloways is because of their size and time to maturity. It's less efficient when compared to a smaller breed.

[@DanA-nl5uo]

@@GoldShawFarm you can get pure Galloway cattle instead they are bigger than the belties the size or normal beef cows. There is someone in southern NH who keeps posting them on craigslist in the spring white ones I have be tempted to go pick up some but honest I make more money selling the hay for people with horses so my beef herd shrinking doesn't bother me. I think Highlanders also are a very slow growing breed. I actually think it has more to do with being 100% grass fed the nutrient balance is different and I think makes cows grow slower or maybe more natrual rate. Grain feeds are mixed to maximize growth. I saw this with the dairy cattle we had when I was a kid. Oh I think I read that too fast. Belted Galloways are smaller in reality. But typically the smaller breeds cost you more when it comes to the butcher fees there are some fixed costs that add up quickly. I tend to take in 2 animals at a time and sell them by the side half the cow. The butcher bill for 2 beef cows will be about the same as I can sell one side of beef for.

[@DanA-nl5uo]

@@GoldShawFarm oh I forgot to mention I had horns on the first herd I bought and didn't think it would be a problem because we had had some with horns in the dairy herd from time to time. That was a big mistake. The cow who wanted to be herd boss killed 3 calves and 1 cow who was defending the calves before I realized it when they where in the barn for the winter. When they had a full field to run in it was ok the only risk was handling an animal with horns. But once they got stuck in the barn they started pushing each other to set rank and horns punctured ribs. It all happened in a mater of days and that cow was gone very quickly once I figured it out. Horns are very dangerous to you and the herd.

[@SushiSheik3]

My concern about the cattle within the permaculture orchard would be that wouldn't the cows eat at the trees? Corry me if this is incorrect, of course. I know cows eat grass/grain but... I don't think stripping trees is above them.

[@dpynepatriot3138]

Speaking from experience, we raise Dexter cattle and have raised Angus and Jerseys, they love leaves and tender branches. If there are leaves and branches within reach CHOMP chomp chomp.

[@davidmorris2549]

I am more worried about them rubbing up against the trees

[@ruthmeow4262]

Watched a history program, farmers use to gather tender new tree growth to feed cattle instead of using grass, so yeah, they will probably mow down the baby trees.

[@respectthefish4992]

I think he will move them and herd them further I guess

[@patriciakavanaugh5300]

While the trees are young he's going to pasture the cattle in the section next to the orchard. After the trees are full-grown he could run the cattle through the orchard to pick up the downed fruits after harvest though the geese love that chore too.

[@pigeonriverfarm6909]

I run a herd of Scottish Highland on my farm here in Midstate Wisconsin. They can take the cold like no other livestock I have ever seen in all my years of Farming. I work with them every day, but a cattle dog is the most important tool you can have working Cattle on pasture. We run the Highland Cattle along with Goats and Poultry. Good luck with your plans. Bob

[@TeenDream888]

I know it's your farm, but cows will destroy your orchard, ruin your drainage ditches, and all their waste will be flowing right to your pond and sitting in those ditches in your orchard. I am really hoping you consider some goats first, maybe three. you can get milk from them and enjoy their personalities, and since they are fantastic escape artists, you can learn how to better fortify your barn. I am so nervous about you getting cattle, I would think in at least ten years you might consider it, but I am with so many on here that this might not be a good decision. cows are a _lot_ of work, and quite expensive.

[@SuperAndyyyy]

yes i am nervous for him

[@donaldmiller8629]

TeenDream888 , Where do you live ? Close to a commercial livestock farm ? Because that is what you have described . Not a homestead farm. I once lived in California but I was able to escape in 1994. In California , they brag that they have more dairy cows than any other state , including Wisconsin. Which is likely to be true as I have seen the dairy " farms " of California. At least Southern California. But , they leave out the conditions in which those dairy cows live. In Wisconsin , a dairy farmer may have as many as forty dairy cows on a 200 acre farm with pastures for the cows. In California , the dairy " farms " may have as many as 300 to 500 cows on fifteen acres. The cows spend all of their time standing in urine , feces and mud. The cows never see a blade of grass much less a pasture. These so called dairy farms also milk the cows in rotation, 24 hours a day , seven days a week. That is the kind of operation that you have been describing. Whereas Morgan is talking about five to ten head of beef cattle upon his 250 acres. They would be a total asset to his farm. Especially if he chose to have the Scottish Highland beef cattle ! They are the perfect choice to improve his land and pastures because they not only graze the grass but they will also eat the rough feed such as weeds. I know that Morgan probably has the Canada Thistle growing on his farm. Most cattle will leave it and eat only the sweet grass while the Highland cattle eat it as well as the sweet grass. Highland cattle are also browsers so they will help to clear out the brambles and other brush. As I have said , the Highland cattle are very good for improving the farmland. Yes , they will have to be isolated from the fruit trees. Especially the young trees. AND the Highland beef cattle can also be milked ! I pestered Simeon of Swedish Homestead until he finally did try milking one of his Highland beef cows. Simeon found out that yes indeed they can be milked ! They do not produce as much milk as a dairy cow but they do produce a PREMIUM milk ! Quality versus volume ? They also provide a premium beef which is rated as above the Black Angus. The Queen of England will eat only Highland beef. It's even shipped with her when she travels. If it's good enough for her ............it should also be good enough for us. lol

[@TeenDream888]

@@donaldmiller8629 on a homestead along the Eastern shore. I agree, Cali is _horrific_ , for so many reasons but especially their farming practices as family farms are run out by commercial. I know nobody is ever going to be ready for livestock, but cows seem a huge jump. I have faith in Morgan and know he's a smart guy who plans, but the farm just doesn't seem set yet. ultimately, it's his farm, his money, and his livestock, so I'll just keep him in my prayers and follow along on his journey.

[@Chris.starfleet]

I sort of agree, but he said that he is only planning to get a handful of cattle. I really don't think that a maximum of 10 would do that kind of damage. But yes, goats seem the better starting choice. But if not goats then a maximum of 5 cows.

[@bbug4841]

Completely agree

[@krickette5569]

As a cattle owner, the one piece of advice I would give you is to make sure that none of the plants in the area outside your barn, would be harmful to them. I don't know what all kinds of weeds you have in Vermont, but here in Arkansas we have several invasive weeds that can do harm to cattle if they eat them.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

The runners might just be the cutest thing ever.

[@mszbdog1]

Agree

[@VallornDeathblade]

Tell that to the kitten

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Have seen Highland cattle on other channels run by farmers. They’re splendid cows for harsh winters, sounds like a good choice. But - cows tear up the land. Just walking on it beats pastureland to pulp. Putting them out in a young orchard could destroy young trees, you need to consider this.

[@PBee8108]

Get ear tag trackers, so if they wander off, you can find them.

[@nephswrld7930]

@@erick7027 😭😭😭😭

[@Catglittercrafts]

@@erick7027 you’re a dad aren’t you?

[@colleenboo3032]

The cows can damage your trees while they're so young. How will you prevent that?

[@noastrocookie]

How do they damage the trees?

[@stevenfrench7940]

He’s putting them in a different pasture

[@aviendha1154]

@@noastrocookie they eat the bark. Kills even well established trees. Their poop run off isn't good for trees either.

[@TheKruxed]

I'd be concerned with the land too, they'll ruin all the work that went into creating the alleys for the trees as well

[@promontorium]

@@stevenfrench7940 12:33 Here he says he's having them graze the orchard.

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

MORGAN! What's the situation with your bees Hive??? How that coming along???

[@radiclelife]

Yeahhhhhh I wanna know toooooo

[@natgasf4097]

Me too. He never mentions them.

[@lindseymurphy2762]

As someone who has worked with cattle in a variety of ways and settings, my #1 suggestion for anyone getting into the species would be to have the appropriate equipment to handle them (i.e. working shoots, gates, fencing, feeders, etc.) because it makes things so much more difficult without them. So many people make this mistake.Cows can get mean, can hurt you, or even kill you no matter how docile the breed claims to be. Proper equipment saves lives, ensures proper bovine husbandry, and makes working/living together much more effective.

[@YujiUedaFan]

Yeah, he clearly doesn't have any of those. I wish he'd either consider larger birds like Emus/Rheas or smaller grazing mammals like Goats to ease him into getting cows.

[@lindseymurphy2762]

@@YujiUedaFan I agree. I think that Boer goats would be a great option for Morgan. Goats are probably the most forgiving ruminate to start out with in comparison to cattle and sheep. (I definitely don’t think he should get sheep without previous ruminate experience.) Boer goats don’t require much maintenance, are fairly disease resistant, and he could start a flock in his current set up with minimal equipment bought.

[@nonowitz]

My family has had cattle for ages, currently about 100 head. Theyre holsteins so should be relatively easily handled. This year was my first close-call when we put heifers outside, one went totally ballistics and tried to attack anyone who tried to guide her to the pasture. It was pushing the tractor, digging the ground etc and was able to knock out 2 people and smack them around on the ground before decision was made to shoot it for meat. If she had horns, the damage would have been insane...

[@saelesssmurf1589]

Those runner ducks looks like derpy sock puppets :P

[@blaircox1589]

That's an enormous shift from birds to cattle. Especially not coming from any family farm background to speak of. Good luck.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Beef Jerky is a good idea. The tough thing about produce is selling it before it goes bad. Maybe start with growing hay first then move into cattle. Hay is not as easy as people think. More to it than mowing a big lawn.

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Good morning! Morgan, there's a KZbin video about using donkeys to protect livestock. Apparently, they don't like dogs (or coyotes wolves etc) so that wouldn't work for you I believe, but thought it was interesting. Your videos always bring a smile!! Thanks!!

[@onie1717]

maybe a baby donkey would get used to Toby boy, especially with his temperament :)

[@Dee-jq2ob]

Or llamas, they will also attack unwanted visitors

[@compatriot852]

It's best to get a trained donkey/llama or a baby to get used to whatever herding dog

[@cathycrowder2226]

Great idea! It has long been known that donkeys alert for predators. They can and will protect themselves quite well but training is necessary. They cannot be made to do what they don't want to do and insisting will cause problems. This may be more than what he wants to take on at this time.

[@Carriesue1982]

A llama would probably be better tho they do need another llama or alpaca buddy. They don’t need the training donkeys do and are less dangerous to other animals on the farm and easier/less expensive to care for.

[@iansmartel5473]

If you do get the Highland Cattle, they can winter out. Look at that coat they have. Just put fresh hay and brewers grains.

[@deannelson9565]

A herd of cattle without a bull is a dead end street!

[@jenniferdavenport7203]

Lots of people with small herds are doing some amazing things with AI. Most large animal vets are well versed and there are companies, like Select Sires that have catalogs of semen to choose from. Much less $$ and hassle than a bull.

[@cassandramarrelli3363]

Scottish Highlands nice! Prepare to fall in love with each of them.

[@surenderpalsinghjodha1243]

Ticks are gonna trouble the cows so you should get Guinea fowl

[@snsnplpl]

Cows are big, heavy animals. If the ground is at all soft, muddy, or on an incline, it will get torn up. You need to do more research on cow/ acres- do you really have enough acreage to graze the animals without supplemental feeding? Over time, the best plants get grazed down resulting in less grass and more weeds and thorny plants. Then you will need a handling pen with a squeeze chute and loading dock. This pen will have to be extra heavy duty and tall enough so the cow can't jump over it. Without a bull, are you going to artificially inseminate, take the cow to a neighbor's bull, or buy calves and feed them out? Transporting the cow will require a trailer and vehicle to pull it (unless you halter break your cow and can walk her to the neighbors). Your perimeter fence will need to be secure, but the average fence (3-4 strands of barbed wire) can't stand up to a cow that really wants to get out. A new animal needs to be kept up until it gets used to the new home, and needs a herd to be with. You cannot put your cows in your orchard as they will rip off any branches they can reach as well as compacting the soil. A large female with a calf has a potentially dangerous maternal instinct and you cannot outrun a cow. A cow is exponentially many times more expensive than a duck. When a cow gets sick and/or dies, it is a much bigger financial setback and then there is the problem of getting rid of the carcass. You cannot let your cows get to your pond. Cows like to stand in water and also to poop in water. You need to check the laws in your area- if your cow gets out and gets hit by a vehicle, what is your liability? I don't know about your location, but hunters are not above shooting and butchering a calf in the field. As a start, the bare minimum of a start, you need to go work on a neighbor's cattle operation for at least a year.

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Goose hazing 🐥🦢 glad you and Toby intercede if needed. Glad the momma ducks are doing a good job raising the baby ducks. Congrats on the progress for your herd!!

[@marinairathemagnificent]

For the runner ducks, 'release the runners' has a nice ring to it 😊

[@AlisonFort]

You’re getting the cutest, meanest moos on the planet😀 will be an interesting challenge for Tobydog!

[@malonekenny1]

highland coos are not mean . the opposite is true , these coos are amazing in temperament, so friendly and easy to maintain. they take care of them selfs . they are hardy and independent. just like a scot should be

[@AlisonFort]

I’ll not be messing with one, thanks😀

[@anandshiiva]

Everytime I see those running ducks I start to laugh lol

[@imchris5000]

restore the power and lights in your barn first it will make managing things far easier. I think meat goats would be the better option they take winters far better. also if you do go cattle a hay mower and bailer is a must for winter feed

[@kathrynblodgett1969]

"I'm not a cat person", person who now won't even let the kitten walk around the barn. She needs to be carried everywhere 🤣😂😅. Love you Morgan and all your family, furry, feathered, and otherwise.....💕💕😁👍

[@ram64man]

Before you even think of buying your first herd, think of how are you going to winter feed, bed, where your going to store the tonnes or grass, which fields your going to regular grass from, milk, how your going to fund the feed when they cannot eat outside due to snow and bad weather usually 3 months, the daily cleaning and store the Silage and what your going to do with it as your tractor may not be able to pull the spreader. As sad as it is you won’t make any profit

[@serpentrouge3]

Seeing your place and then comparing wit the channel ‘small acres farm’. I realized how much a ‘youtube’ farm channel this is, and how much work and consideration is actually needed to have a farm as a means to a living. Anyway, they have Dexter cattle. Maybe thats for you as well.

[@kobaltkween]

The big questions I have is how are you going to move them around in the winter, and how are you going to take care of their feet? The biggest, toughest problems of caring for large grazing animals seem to revolve around exercise, digestion, and feet.

[@trep53]

Yes, their feet need lots of care. BTW about making beef jerky, I made jerky for a while, it was good but to me it was just snack food. Also the cost of the beef and seasoning to make it turned me off. I’d rather have roast beef for a dinner.

[@EilonyLunar]

Yes! Shaggy cows🐂 let's be honest they are the most adorable breed. And imagine the wooly babies😍

[@BLAQFiniks]

Cute, aren't they 😊 Also, the black'n'white Galloways (I think) are small shaggy and cartoon-like adorable! 😄

[@drbethekoch6295]

Get that winter hay into the barn before the cattle arrive! You’ll be glad you did!

[@Biftapopoulos]

That's nice to see the farm growing, but even if you're ready I wonder if the barn and the pasture are. I'm thinking in particular about the saplings in the pasture and the woods in the barn.

[@Jeanniebugg]

I love Heilan' Coos! When we add cattle to our homestead, they will be the Highlanders.

[@malonekenny1]

Morgan , im a subscriber from Scotland . and so happy to hear you are thinking of the hairy coo for your farm. these hairy highland coos are the best coos in the world, these beasts look after themselves , very low maintenance and verry docile and friendly, your concern of the horns is just, tho not exactly anything to worry about , they know they have them, and they will be aware of you . when feeding they can get exited and that is the only time id say you must look out for the horns. even in birthing . these amazing coos will do the work for you , they will birth their calf and take care of it by them selvs, make sure you have a field for them with long grass , that is where they will birth and hide there little calf . im looking forward to meeting them if your plans come to fruit . sending hugs and love from Glasgow. 🤗😊💚

[@ranafair2049]

You are such a kind soul, keep up the great work.

[@artabalt4288]

Maybe start with sheep? :) Smaller and I think fertilizes better, also more water efficient.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Do you feel confidant about those posts in the cattle area? They WILL rub and push on any posts around. Some people get these rotating car wash brushers so the cattle use those more because they seem to be always itchy and wanting to rub on posts and scratch.

[@tiffanysroots9031]

You are so lucky for the rain you are getting! Plus your field of grass looks so lush! I purchased cattle last December and I tell you nothing goes as planned lol you really learn and figure it out as you go along. But lots of respect to you on taking your time and doing the research ahead of time! In Wisconsin there has been such a major drought this year.. I was not prepared! I’ve had to feed them their winter hay a few weeks while I was trying to expand fencing to other areas to get them access to more food. I’m hoping I can get these guys through the rest of the summer without having to feed them! No rain in 2 weeks with temps 90 degrees for almost a week to come and the grass just is not growing.. first year with cows and ive had many challenges! Good luck to you!

[@joylynne1343]

💖 Binge-Watching! Love the birds, Toby, your dialogue, the landscape &.the sky, all of it!!! Thank you!!! 💖

[@joehomer4421]

Morgan, if you are planning on Scottish Highlanders you would do well do make some of your adjacent forest land available to them. They are known for their clearing of out-of-control, overgrown brush lots.

[@JpK_23]

In the words of an old woman on TV in the late 80s. "WHERE'S THE BEEF?!"

[@stellarebello9848]

Clara, where's the beef woman.

[@jessicajackson9164]

Your kitten and young ducks are so cute! Have a wonderful day Morgan!

[@leonrabinowitsch2574]

Did he say "Gesundheit" when toby sneezed? Hahahah greeting from Germany my friend.

[@basenjisofmasiyarink1831]

I’m curious, how are you going to “floor” the barn? Wood, concrete, gravel?

[@dpynepatriot3138]

Good luck saving your orchard from cows lol. They love tree leaves and tender branches.

[@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts]

Love watching your ducklings and goslings grow. They are pretty awesome. All we have are dominecker chickens and I've enjoyed them as well as learning so much. Keep on keeping on. Keep learning and you'll be better and better as you go.

[@848meme]

I am really happy with you. Other KZbinrs leave out so much info. Morgan, you are like reading a good book, very thorough. Thanks for making such a good story

[@rodisham]

A basic thing to know about moving cattle. When you move cows to a new location they will re-do their social order. If it’s the same cows they typically don’t change the order but they will go through the process just the same. If you mix cows from different herds you need to be more concerned about previous pathogen exposure and vaccination history.

[@stephenriley9084]

Morgan, Overwintering those horns requires lots of space per animal. Still say Cows on the first floor, slurry on the ground floor. At least copy your friend's winter management practices and be clear why the herd is for sale, friend or not. Being in Scotland we see them around all the time, but not frequently as they are not such a commercial shape or growing prospect. I don't doubt the quality of your research and as you said there comes a time when you dive in! Good luck. Regards Stephen.

[@KarlaHafdahl]

I'm stuck in a small 2 bedroom apartment with my middle aged son. I yearn to get out and walk around on a farm, it would be breathless to me, so watching your videos with the animals, the huge acred permaculture orchard, and the ducks swimming in the pond, well, it is really uplifting. Thanks to Gold Shaw Farm, gramma is thankful!

[@caseyleichter2309]

Highlanders! You're getting Highlanders! That is so cool!!...Also, all ducklings are adorable, and the ones being raised by their Mamas are definitely adorable. But the Runner Duck babies, coming out of their house, take it to the next level of Cuteness Overload.

[@marshamercer876]

Do you have hay to feed them during this coming winter.

[@funkylittlespacecowboy2372]

The Highland is a great breed, I can't wait to see when you get them!

[@sebbes333]

9:17 *This as a streaming camera all day would be AWESOME!!* So cute!! :D

[@flibbertygibbette]

Scottish Highland cattle are THE BEST! OMG! So excited for you! A good friend of mine has a small herd of Highland cattle (including a hybrid) and they're just terrific and so adorable with really great temperaments. And also very well-suited for Vermont's harsh winters, as you know! I'm super super excited you'll be getting them!! Looking forward to the footage to come!

[@ardesyvonne9406]

Those cows will take out the permaculture fast! I just hope the said mistakes and leap of faith won’t mean harm to a cow 😞

[@festorfamine]

Hay is cheaper during spring/summer then fall/winter. Better stock up on them now before you get your cattle.

[@saradejesus9869]

I like runner ducks. I'm glad your ducklings are doing so well. "Release the mimi Quakens" is great LOL

[@Ranch376]

Hope it goes well! I know you talked about flooding in your barn when it rains/snows. I hope you’re able to fix it by the time they come.

[@kirenireves]

Why not just get one or two cows to start with? learn, and grow the herd... Also, how is Toby going to deal with these beasts, and them with him?

[@irisachternaam]

You also need something for them to scratch themselves, like a scratching pole, otherwise they'll start using other things and those might not be strong enough for it. You can use pool noodles for the horns if one of them is agressive. I've seen them on goats and it's hella cute.

[@crypticmirror]

If a cow is aggressive, without a reason anyway-always check for a reason they may be grouchy, then they ought to be culled from the herd. Aggressive cattle are a menace, and they are only fit for a trip to the slaughterhouse. There has been a big problem in the UK lately with, larger scale, farmers not culling aggressive animals from their herds, but instead breeding them, and it has led to some nasty injuries. It is just good animal husbandry.

[@gaylkeese2442]

I enjoy watching your videos. I live in Northern NY and you have the same weather as I do so I'm excited about the animals you have and the business you run.

[@serialshitposter186]

I’m so excited! I can’t wait for the videos on cattle. Please be careful about making a good choice and do it slow so you won’t regret it. Take your time. Thank you for your amazing videos morgan. Greetings from poland.

[@Random24423]

He says he’s not a cat purrson but the first clip includes him petting his cat.

[@KenS1267]

If you're close enough that you know how many and you still don't have some sort of water infrastructure put in then you are in big trouble. You are not going to water 6 cows with 5 gallons buckets.

[@FarmerC.J.]

I’m super excited for your cattle addition, Morgan. Your new cows will be a joy for you and your farm! I’m ready interested in the Gallagher fencing! Lots of problems with coyotes, recently!

[@willow8094]

Omg ! The mini quackins ! Highland cows are giant teddy bears very excited 😆

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[@carlystuart1178]

My cousin raises highland cows! They are gentle and even a little curious, but in our area it’s hard to find a vet who is willing to deal with horns.

[@allisonshearn3644]

They also like to get their heads/horns stuck in holes in things and have to be cut out.

[@tsgshsjwh]

I hope everything goes well and to your plan with the cattle! Loved the vid

[@debbauer5634]

I did a lot of research on Highland cattle when I was in northern VT and found out some interesting things. The breed apparently tends to like to eat down a lot of the weeds that other cattle breeds don't like. They also said they don't do well with electric fences due to all of their hair insulating them against the fence. If there was a way to get water to them, you could leave them out in the pasture area since they are happy to just tuck in to some trees for shelter in bad or hot weather.

[@Hummingbirder1]

Aren't you worried the cattle are gonna chomp on your baby trees in the orchard? As far as I know, cows don't make difference between grass and saplings. I might be wrong. Maybe you're gonna use those nifty smart-fences to make corridors between the trees so the cows won't reach them. Yeah, I guess that's the plan and that ought to secure the saplings :-)

[@arryyoung8596]

You will need a very strong fence because we have them and they always get out and are fence is wood and bard wire

[@missyflutter5562]

I’m so excited you chose Scottish Highlands! Great breed very docile n adorable! I think they’re going to blend with the whole Goldshaw vibe! Congrats!

[@DipityS]

I've been very interested in that fence type since you farm-sat your neighbour's farm and it looked like a genius idea and made things so much easier.

[@PrimalCuriosity]

Morgan, it would be extremely beneficial to the land to have American bison. Cows are not native here.

[@toxict3mpz757]

Boo hoo

[@francois8033]

Arn't you worried the cows will damage your trees? they could destroy your orchard. On a different topic your storytelling is on point. Cheers

[@arianam5133]

We will never be 100% ready so we just have to try our best at it. On what ever we have animals plants etc. Thank you for showing us your experience! Will be looking forward on what you do end up doing. Stay safe. Say hello to Toby 🐕

[@emmonstrex65]

Highland cattle are so cute! Those horns though... looking forward to your new adventure!

[@sswwooppee]

Is that barn structurally sound enough for thousands of pounds of cattle?

[@wilsonweiseng6485]

imagine the cattle goes "oops i tripped" and the chickens became instant homeless

[@bay9876]

Winter weather and feed trough spells mud. lots and lots of mud knee high stuff. And the animals still need to be fed through that mud.

[@irishfarmingwilliam4652]

@@bay9876 ye don't think he shud get them in the winter loads of muck and he'll have no grass in winter.

[@bay9876]

@@irishfarmingwilliam4652 Four wheeling tractor spinning and fling muck slipping and sliding carrying round bale to feeding trough. Opening gates while standing in mud up to your knees that suck and hold your boots down in it's goo. Tractor spinning and spinning tires and just standing still. If you could market mud, beef farmers would be millionaires.

[@irishfarmingwilliam4652]

@@bay9876 dairy farms wud be millionars 2

[@finch3333]

For those who don't know, he's "not" a cat person.

[@WholesomeRoots]

Great video! Gallagher equipment link not in description. I love highland cattle! Cows are harder than goats in many ways. I hope you love it!

[@bushpushersdaughter]

I am wishing for you the very best in your future endeavor!

[@guygrotke8059]

Tending cattle brings a whole new set of risks: Geese can't kill you. Some of my wife's Vet school classmates have been killed in Large Animal Practice. They may not even mean to hurt you, but just accidently gore or trample you.

[@kirenireves]

Yeah and just think about Toby Dog getting a kick...no, don't think about that.

[@zaraandrews600]

If you don't want the cattle eating the trees, put them somewhere else.

[@karlmurphy3090]

Even if they don't eat the trees they'll knock them down for the hell of it.

[@stellarebello9848]

Oh my I remember that video. Oh yes I did love those. I cant wait im so excited for you.

[@jansmall72]

You have such a beautiful place aww so adorable baby ducks geese are so wonderful to have

[@robertlaws1554]

I don't know what the laws are for vermont but in mishigan you if you plan on butchering the cattle yourself (witch i asume you will do sence you butcher your ducks) but you do need a licenced facility as well as a licenced kitchen if younplan on selling the meat afterwards and on top of all that you need two different licences to sell poultry or mamals. The onely rwason i know this is because i live on a poultry farm that does butcher chickens and i wanted to butcher pigs and i was told i needed to build a seperat butcher house

[@MrZnarffy]

I remember when you mentioned this, and you got warned by a lot of people. This is a bad bad idea, Cows require a lot of work, and it doesn't matter if you get one or 100. Anything but horses would have been a better choice, sheep, goats, pigs etc. Once you have no probs with those you should even consider "upgrading" Basically you just added costs to your farm. And your dog might not like it either, as many cows will gang up and attack dogs... If you got lots of money, a big ranch and hired people, then sure go for it.. otherwise.. Just don't..

[@YujiUedaFan]

He should have practiced on Goats or Emus before getting Cows honestly.

[@paulinelarson465]

Simeon at Swedish Homestead, the earlier programs while still in Sweden, show them handling cattle. One funny video - when "the government" ordered them to keep the cattle under shelter in winter. Major blizzard - and they, cattle, refused to move into shelter. Facing fines, he made a comment, something about inviting the "government officials" to come out and put the horned and stubborn cattle in the shelter, they neither wanted or needed, themselves ! The herd was surrounded by large evergreens, windbreak.

[@donaldmiller8629]

Pauline Larson , Yes , I remember that . lol Simeon's Highlands didn't want to have anything to do with the covered shelter. Do you remember Sally ? Poor Sally would simply not stay in her pasture nor become more friendly. It just goes to show us that government officials are the same everywhere no matter what country .

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Gold Shaw Farm seems to be moving along nicely these days👍👍 Keep up the good work and keep improving in your husbandry😉 All the best❣