The Bizarre Science of Talking to Animals

[@TrackGeeks]

I grew up in a rural farming area and most of us had gardens and animals for our own use and consumption. As a kid I played with the chickens and cows knowing they would one day be eaten. None of those animals were every mistreated. They lived with grass under their feet and not a worry in the world. I admit that I had many a conversation with them. Being involved and connected to them made me a lot more appreciative for the gift of sustenance they provided for the family.

[@lynnlpickering9076]

My grandparents had a small dairy farm(4 Jersey cows, 2 hogs, 50-60 White Leghorns, farm cats who lived under the side porch(kittens always mysteriously disappeared). Only 2 animals were both livestock and pets, first a collie named Buster and then at rat terrier named Buster.

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

My grandson is on a small farm. He loves all the animals, he adores the chickens, but no tears were shed over an overly aggressive rooster when it became dinner. He told me they had "jerk chicken".

[@dianarussell6278]

@@zeldapinwheel7043 😄😂

[@richardsmith9609]

I too lived on a farm and cared for animals. The 60 to 80 head of cattle we had were my responsibility and part of my family. It was hard to take 20 or so of them to market every Fall but I knew that they fed people and were well cared for by me. I also knew that the influx of calves in the Spring was a yearly miracle and I took great care of these young cows. These animals taught me more about life than any human being I ever met.

[@xg3m1n1xX]

I find it hard to believe that not everyone talks to animals like people, even if I'm passing by wildlife I love to talk to them, even if I'm just passing by some birds I'll greet them like "Hiya birdies" animals are so lovely and have amazing personalities

[@plankface]

Me too - I do all you said except I I say “hey mama” to all birds, it’s my thing. =)

[@xg3m1n1xX]

@@plankface everyone has their own greetings

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

Same. I've learned to make it a point to name the creature I'm talking to because so many people think I'm talking to them if they happen to be passing by. Like- "Hello little lizard how are you today? Would you like a snack or a drink, little lizard?" My neighbors think I'm weird.

[@xg3m1n1xX]

@@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan they're weird for judging people for being compassionate

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I do too, it isn't strange to talk to animals my friend talks to her fish and they respond.

[@forrest6132]

Hey Morgan, you might have noticed the huffing and puffing noises Toby probably makes when he's being playful. Those are the canine equivalent of laughter, try making them back at him and you might get an interesting and fun reaction.

[@PghRN]

My dog loved when I made the noises back at him. He'd get so excited.

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Away from the pens, crouch down suddenly, huffing, dogs do this as a universal sign of let's play! I'd do this with my brother's dog (he never did) and he'd take off running, circling fast around the big yard several times. I'd lunge at him and he'd go tearing off again. As if I could catch him. He'd finally return giving me a huff or two.

[@christineribone9351]

OneoftheTrees; I've never seen this guy play with that dog. He says it's a working dog. He jjust feeds it, then expects the dog to work all day and night and it can play with the cats.

[@mylifeclips]

@@christineribone9351 what a short-sighted assumption

[@christineribone9351]

@@mylifeclips For a rude and negative comment, you at least used some grown up and intelegent words. I give you a 'negative 5' points on the.rating scale. My rating could have been worse. Had you been a regular viewer you would know.that he, himself said.Toby was just a 'working dog'. And he.generates.videos almost daily, so we see almost.everything he does with his pets on a daily basis. You're obviously not a regular viewer. Now go crawl back under your moldy old rock., downer dude.

[@wild4202]

Seeing you laughing and playing with Tobi is such a beautiful thing! You sound like a child living in the moment and thats what life is all about, appreciating the small joys.

[@jasminecollins897]

A similar thing that baffles me: So many people don't bother to intentionally train their non-dog animals! What a missed opportunity! Chickens are highly trainable. Use the same sound or call every time you feed them, and now you've got chickens who are trained to come when called. Next time one gets out, all you need is some treats and that call. Train your roosters to be chill (and don't breed the aggressive ones, for crying out loud.) Train all your larger animals with positive reinforcement to stand calm when their feet and ears are handled. There's no downside, and the next time one of them is injured or has ear mites or something and needs care. it won't be a nightmare for all involved.

[@dsauce1257]

13:32 “I find that cats are the animals I talk to the most”, but don’t worry guys, he’s NOT a cat person

[@wasabisazzdafirst]

* *crouches down to talk to and pet pablo* * but dont worry guys, he's NOT a cat person

[@thomasmleahy6218]

???

[@jbirkins]

@@thomasmleahy6218 Morgan has cat allergies and had previously avoided cats until getting them as barn cats. He's still hilariously in denial about having become a cat person.

[@caseyleichter2309]

I talk to all animals everywhere, from the ones that live with me to those I see elsewhere. I always have. I don't care if they understand any of it; I don't care if the connection I feel (and I do feel one) is one-sided or not. I think it comes down to what you said: they are living beings, and deserve to be treated as if they matter. That means talk and touch.

[@theslamjamfrincisco2820]

While they don’t feel a deep connection (they likely don’t have the brain capacity to anyway) talking to them constantly in a happy tone makes them trust you

[@thomasmleahy6218]

AND, just keep it up!!

[@bonclymew5069]

My favorite part of the video is when you greet each animal by name and talk to them! It helps me get to know them vicariously through you! I hope you’ll always talk to them and I’ll always be here to watch & enjoy them! Thank you for sharing your farm life with us city dwellers!!

[@dmoneky]

The weird chickens have to be my favorite part of your videos, other than yourself, Morgan lol Also love talking to my animals. I had rats growing up, and I could call one from across the room and she’d come scurrying up to me. Something as small as a rodent can understand stuff, and I definitely think it’s important to talk to your animals verbally. It definitely creates a special bond. Great video as always!

[@brettrichardson7924]

Walked by a rat today near a dumpster and he got all aggressive so I said out loud "don't worry dog I just need to throw some trash away" and he backed up under the dumpster I felt like I had come to reasonable negotiations with the local lord

[@gd2234_]

Toby’s zoomies and jumps after picking him up is him saying “NEVER SET ME DOWN”

[@thomasmleahy6218]

How about cat zoomies in the house? Two cats? Look out, totally goofy some of the stuff they do.

[@joymay8092]

5 stars to you Morgan, for your respect for all Gods creatures. You are the true Steward He has called us to be over His creation! You're the BEST.

[@camicri4263]

I always liked to here you talk to the animals! Talking to the flowers was shown very helpful.....if you talk nasty with them they die, but if you talk nice with them they flourish! Great job Morgan and Alison! 🤗💜🤗

[@cheesygal]

This has been a conflict for me. Especially since my two meat goats were born. I automatically love, nurture, talk to my animals. I was coached to not name them and not interact if I could help it. It seems I can’t help it. They want affection, so I’ve been giving it. It seems to cold not to. Thank you for the affirmation that I am being a good homesteader. Processing time will be a challenge, and we can do hard things. I want to add that we even talk to our koi, and they respond enthusiastically.

[@rmf1979-j2b]

i still don't understand eating my pet. i tried meat again, after >21 yrs. it tasted like death. i had a pigeon sleep by my side. a bird krpt me alive with his warmth. goats i stop to pet look like dogs. i can't do it. i CAN handle predation, now (natural). no idea how to enjoy it. i am way too sensitive for it.

[@cheesygal]

@@rmf1979-j2b I have pets and I have livestock. We love all our animals. We have always rescued animals and talk to them like they understand us. And I’m not a vegetarian. Something “tasting like death” is an emotion, not a flavor. You do you. I make no judgement. And I don’t apologize for my choice. I think if a person eats meat, it’s good to know and experience the true process. Peace! I will add that I have pet goats that I would not eat.

[@michaeldavid6832]

​@@rmf1979-j2b If you're a vegan: Humans can't remain healthy without animal protein. No amount of substitutions can give you the right nutrients in the right form with the right balance. Your emotional reaction is a luxury that can't be afforded when hard times arrive... as they always do. The veganism as practiced today requires massive agricultural and chemical processes which convert food into frankenfood. What's more, humans can't digest cellulose for protein -- like herbivores can. The proteins and amino acids in vegan foods are all being artificially substituted by unnatural levels of plant proteins -- which aren't healthy for the human endocrine system in large dosages. Meat isn't an option for humans, it's a necessity. Our much larger brains wouldn't have evolved without it. Unfortunately, that same brain (and a time of overabundance) has evolved some people to identify too closely with their food source. Since most people never really see the slaughtering process, it's a shock to them when they view it after having watched decades of a childhood filled with anthropomorphized animals in movies and TV. The consequence of isolating very young children from the process of how their food gets to their table puts a cognitive boundary in the minds of some. Another complicating factor is that much more land, fertilizer, and other resources go into producing alternative proteins. If everyone went vegan overnight, most of this planet would need to be plowed over to feed them. We'd be replacing meat protein with plant protein and the density of meat protein is umatched. We'd have to exterminate most of the diversity of animal life on the planet so crops can be planted. Again, we can't digest cellulose so most of the plant except the bean would be nothing but compost -- wasted, land, labor, time, energy. Another problem with unnatural veganism is that the artificial means of protein supplementation have tricked some humans into believing that veganism can be naturally sustained. It can't. In the best case (if we could digest cellulose), we'd need to feed constantly all day long. We'd never have had the freedom to do anything but eat. The freedom of time to do more than just animal tasks is what makes us human. There would be no art or literature, no antibiotics, no smart phones, no Da Vinci, Beethoven, and on and on. The very luxuries which are required to sustain humans at current levels on the planet can't exist in a species which must feed constantly. Humans would just be tribes of chimip-like creatures. The planet couldn't sustain as much life in general. And some say, "but nature would be better off." The answer to that is definitively "no" and I can prove it. North America was once filled to the brim with megafauna (large animals) not very long ago. In nearly a flash, most of them were rendered extinct. Evidence is mounting for a large asteroid strike in S. America. All the non-avian dinosaurs were made extinct by another such hit -- 90% of life on Earth was made extinct. Mankind is the first creature Earth has evolved that's is capable of defending Earth from the routine extinction of most of it's life -- and the almost inevitable arrival of some event which can exterminate all life. For once in it's 4 billion year history, Earth now has a steward of the planet. To be sure, we're having growing pains -- but newly evolved species always do. What's fascinating is that in around 100 short years, mankind invented human rights and animal rights. We're extending our protections over more and more domains of those who can't protect themselves. Only greed has impeded this progress. That's among our many problems to solve. Also look at it this way, if humans didn't eat meat, none of those animals would've ever existed at all. Most of the breeds wouldn't exist.

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

Either way, talking with them helps making a bond of some take shape. It's nice

[@AlergicToSnow]

I talk to my dogs all the time. Been doing that for decades. They’re great listeners and I swear they understand a whole lot more than you realize.

[@randomhominid9816]

Talking is an important part of being a human animal. It helps us feel better about things and is part of who we are.

[@reniecoffey]

Haha your wife isn't weird at all. I tell my cat she's the most beautiful, elegant, and precious kitty and she just adores it

[@letrolltwo5625]

Can't stop laughing at how chickens operate. They are so cool to watch, like when coming closer to Toby's food

[@BoldlyGrowHomestead]

I talk and sing to Mischief my cat all the time. She often gives me that could you not look so I know I am connecting with her lol. I talk to the geese outside of my work every morning too, from a "please dont bite me" distance.

[@alexisplourde4645]

I was absolutely baffled when I learned that not everyone talks to their pets! I’ve always talked to my pets and other animals and I definitely saw my dogs and cats do things that had me convinced they were part of the conversation sometimes. I know they’re just responding to tone of voice and key words but the behaviors they learned just by human reactions was cute.

[@koukoucrunchy]

I even talk to the trapped gecko in my house when I release them.. but yeah, funny how my dog communicates with me, no language barrier and you always understand them fine. Animals are lovely ❤️

[@defeatSpace]

I'm very fond of the relationships you keep with your animals and I appreciate how you treat them with respect.

[@lal400]

Toby was so cute when you were playing with him...jumping around with joy! He's such a beautiful animal!🐕 💗

[@searchfield]

11:49 Toby zoomies are adorable 🐕❤️

[@inkblotCrisis]

Huh, surprised that Toby's food didn't get Pablo taxed. edit: Ah, so he already got into YOUR food first(in the ad), lol

[@SSMLink1825]

ive honestly talked to my dog like hes a human for the entire 6 years i had him and im fully convinced that he fully understands and comprehends the English language he also is great at remembering peoples names to the point i can tell him to go greet someone by name and he goes directly to that person

[@Omi_Kasigi]

Always talked to my dogs. They're very vocal and its therapy for me as well.

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Sarah will come when I call her too. She's a former farm cat (albeit one that lived in the house and came and went as she pleased). It has to do with how you pitch your voice when you call them - similar to the high-pitched "kitty kitty kitty" that some ppl train their cats to respond to. There's a specific pitch and call that we make when we're calling our cats to us. But I've also noticed that Sarah will only do this when she's outdoors, not when she's inside. If she's inside, she'll just ignore me. We don't let Sarah out anymore. We live in the city and close to a park along the creek that serves as a wildlife pass through zone - a way for wild animals to travel through the city without having to be in the city proper. We get deer, raccoons, and occasionally a coyote. There's also a lot of hawks and owls around and turkey vultures are a common sight overhead. After I saw Sarah (who's a fairly small calico) staring down a raccoon one night (well, it was dusk) like she wanted to fight it, I haven't let her outside without me being right next to her. We'll go outside, she'll nom some grass, explore a little with Mommy right next to her and then mean ol' Mommy picks her up and takes her back inside.

[@Sporting1210]

isnt that the reason anybody talks to anybody? Get close, feel better/make others feel better and - in the end- sacrifice them to whatever you believe in.

[@daleuh5548]

Well that took a turn real fast

[@Hawkinsian]

Yeah!, some sort of stimulation from either party i guess, people even talk to their plants :-)

[@amouramarie]

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!

[@jasmin4319]

I loved the slomo when Morgan ate the cereals. Best ad ever.

[@cookiesmom2079]

My cat replies when I talk to her. We’ve had some fairly interesting and deep conversations. Great secret keeper!! 😂🙀

[@babblerscorner]

I work with a task trained service dog. She definitely follows tone and demeanor. She catches on to the signs of an autistic meltdown or a PTSD episode long before other people usually notice they're happening just by catching changes in tone, carriage, smell. She knows my gestures and my moods - we have a handful of 'silent' commands for example where I don't have to be obvious at all, just a gesture and she's on it. It's incredible how some animals can tune in so deeply. I talk to my cat constantly too but he thinks I am just the help lol

[@Youth3f3r]

Cesar Millan has a lot of good info on how animals read our energy. And he shows it in a practical way, very quickly, so you can completely understand what he means. Love this vid. Keep 'er goin' Morgan.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Pretty sure Cesar would love how Morgan chats with everyone 😊🐶

[@sweett5811]

I love it! My cats will go on walks with me, and with 11 cats outside ( all fixed) they all know their names and come when I call them!

[@nancydeis7121]

I was wondering when I was watching this...who the heck doesn't talk to their animals. I have conversations with my dog all day. He talks back. Maybe those who do not like or they don't own any animals find this weird but it is totally normal to me. Honest truth is if I didn't have my dog with me every day I probably would not be alive. Mental illness is a terrible thing and he is always in tune with me. One of the things i love about your channel is how you treat each and every one. And I have learned so much about the behaviors of poultry. I go down and chat with the geese and ducks at the pond/creek a block away from me. Actually I have some pet Richardson gound squirrels that chat with me and I give them treats. Animals are the best things on earth.

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

I think it's wonderful that you have grown personally in that you can now fully love and interact with the animals whose purpose is to provide food for your family. That approach can't be achieved by everyone, but I applaud those who are able. It just seems so wholesome.

[@esterlyn7604]

I’ve been subscribing to your channel for almost a year now, I think. I discovered it when I was looking for farm videos to show my son who was about 1 at the time. Now he’s almost 2, and his favorite animals are ducks. Every bird is a duck and every bird says quack lol. He loves all of the animals on your farm. He giggles when he sees Toby, he squeals for the cats, and he stares in awe and delight at all the birds. I personally love your channel, and I’m grateful for the content you create that my son loves so much. Thank you!

[@lhmcd5538]

I have a family of wild ravens that recognise me as I always say hello. I talk to my dog and she answers. It’s not in English but she answers with pointed looks or sniffing at something that she’s bring to my attention. I have always liked that so I do encourage it.

[@av8or4951]

Cats and Dogs are far more intelligent than humans give them credit for.

[@ronstrong9560]

Cats/dogs...They know how to train us hoomanz.

[@thedwightguy]

@@ronstrong9560 even my bull (2,375 lbs.) would clue into my body language right away. He could easily read when he was screwing up. Or not screwing. Or just not.

[@janiceaucoin1435]

All animals are.

[@sjbock]

Birds are much smarter than most people think too.

[@tommielourogers4327]

While I am pretty sure that my cats understand what I say to them in English, I had one very talkative cat that would actually try to teach me to speak cat. She would say a phrase in cat, and I would try to repeat it back to her. She would repeat it to me and I would try again, while trying to reproduce each sound correctly. We would go back and forth like that until I said the phrase correctly. Then she would move on to the next phrase after a year of this I could say close to 30 phrases even the other cats would react when I said something correctly. Out of my 30 phrases I understood the meaning of about 6 phrases. It was very interesting.

[@BrindleMoon]

90% of this worlds creatures communicate primarily through sound. I have guinea pigs and cats at home that I practice this use of tone and consistency with, and it truly does build a bond and creates a much deeper level of communication. Even my guinea pigs benefit from clear tonal communication with me. I’m so glad you’re bringing awareness to this as a training tool!

[@jaridkeen123]

We have a cat that looks like Pablo, his name is Chubs or Chubby

[@theangrygermanlad1328]

Tell chubs that is a very cute name for me

[@jaridkeen123]

@@theangrygermanlad1328 he is so grumpy

[@ganon01ryanoutsen92]

Yep 😆

[@EnbyAxolotlOfficial]

Ohh! I have one that looks like lil house cat! He's a he though and probably more chubby now though

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya talking to your animals is a way to interact with them love you vlog's

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

I love how kind you are to your animals and Morgan and don't ever let anybody ever tell you otherwise. I'm glad Toby has his doghouse back sort of I'm anxious to see what your final plan for that will be.

[@joehomer4421]

Research has shown that some animals respond well to being talked to but being talked to in French has a manifold benefit over being talked to in English.

[@richardsmith9609]

Your kidding me!!! How many animals in the United States speak French? Not many is my guess.

[@juanitan8139]

I think you are 100% right. And for the ones that have that “one bad day” they’ve lived a happy life and their meat is so much better. Your a good farmer 🙂

[@chrissy82019]

I am a retired dairy farm hand. I always talked to the cows and calves. When I would milk, I would even play soothing music. I would get higher milk production and the farmer could not figure why.

[@joanmelnick1704]

I talk(ed) to my dogs & cats and birds constantly. Even in their bark, caw, etc. They loved it. :)

[@leelastarsky]

Talking to animals is a MUST. We communicate so much of our intention through just the sounds and body language when we speak that it genuinely helps them understand. I can't imagine NOT talking to animals.

[@ljcl1859]

My cats almost always came when we called them. I'm with your wife on this one, cats LOVE admiration and being told how beautiful and smart they are. I swear they smile when you do.

[@tedz24]

it's heart warming to see your farm grow. thank you for all the great videos, Morgan.

[@lisaehrlich6306]

Thanks for the offer from Magic Spoon. I just ordered a variety pack from your link. I wanted to order it but they are so expensive.

[@melaniedenmark4385]

I respect you for the bonds you have with your birds! You need that bond as do they! Love your videos!

[@saradejesus9869]

For those oversize zucchinis, cut in half the long way, scoop out the seeds, fill with ground beef, meatloaf, something along that order, then pour spaghetti sauce over it and bake until tender and the meat is done. One of my favs. Or, you can keep feeding them to the chickens LOL

[@mcintyrefarm634]

Yes I was gonna say the same thing, perfect size for Zucchini Boats-lots of recipes on internet-really tasty with Italian sausage meat.

[@seeingthelight3608]

Loved your message (respecting animals) and seeing Toby jumping around.

[@phasm42]

Something I learned recently: zucchinis are call courgettes in other parts of the world. Also, if they ever taste bitter, look up cucurbit poisoning. Rare, but good to be aware of.

[@frederickmoller]

I tend to agree with you, especially with Toby and the Cats. BTW, on last night's Farm Meeting I gave a number 2, though I know that many of your fowl will be processed for food, that's how you make your income, I just don't to see the actual process. I always love your videos and look forward to seeing them as you post them, thanks so much!

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

"Hey chickens, a lot of you will be sent to chicken heaven for a sacrifice... But we still care about you while you're here." Not an easy truth but a necessary one.

[@garryandjanepannell8594]

I'm glad that you talk to your animals also. I always wondered if someone was watching me talk to my birds they would think I'm crazy. I firmly believe they do better and If I could I would have music playing for them because when they were hatched I was listening to music. About your zucchini we have a tradition handed down from the depression times when meat was harder to come by. If you take some large squash slice them a half inch thick salt and pepper them then coat them in cornmeal fry them golden brown and use them like a burger. They make a very good veggie sandwich!

[@ritamulloy3522]

I sent magic spoon cereal to my 12 year old grandson. He’s diabetic and he and his little brother really liked it!

[@SirXer]

I think you definitely have a point. Cats, dogs, birds, and horses for sure in my experience can connect through human speech. My cats all come to their names, except for one who will come to any name just in case we give him more pets haha.

[@RNDanaGay]

I talk to my chickens all the time. They know their names. They listen to you. Love your videos.

[@margaretszuky7065]

**I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOUR BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL VIDEOS!! I SEE THAT "ALL" OF YOUR ANIMALS ARE HAPPY, MY FRIEND!! *GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@Fiona2254]

I do talk to my runner ducks, the little teen chickens, the chicks and the little keets (guineas)...and of course I talk to the dogs too. It helps a lot when I'm alone in the homestead. I have also realized that I have come to the understanding that farm animals eventually die (accident, butchering or old age) and the I can deal with it as long as I know they are living a good life.

[@thedwightguy]

my young rooster coming four months hatched two days earlier than the others. He speaks very specific sounds just to me. my bull responded to name, loading, following, and dealing with idiots that would throw things at him. like children, if you expect them to come up to your level, they'll do it.

[@ravenh8115]

So good to have a farmer talk about this, totally agree and I talk to all my pets and wildlife "hey fluffy bee!"

[@DipityS]

Totally agree and Pablo-barn cat is the most handsomest kitty!

[@MariaGarcia-yh1yn]

I so enjoy the story telling style you talk about the farm and the animals.

[@LiveGrowRescue]

I talk to my dog like a human and she's more trained then the everyday dog who was only taught commands.

[@darlouthia5153]

Allison has such a beautiful heart. I’d love to hear affirmations like that !!

[@conniewilson5531]

My cats come to me when I call them, you know "when they want to" lol 😆

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Positive affirmations are v important. Ngl, I've not seen much of Allison, but she has a way of putting things that I like

[@mcintyrefarm634]

You should be proud Morgan-Toby is such a happy dog. Keep up the chatter with your animals-I'm going to talk to the cows and chickens right now!

[@terriabowling]

I have cochins, marans and bared rocks. My favorite are the fluffy butted cochins! Their so adorable and I love watching them waddle across the barn yard!

[@sandralane1923]

I so agree with your reasoning about talking to animals. Probably because I talk to all animals, too. I love your morning chore routine videos. Gives the viewers a chance to see how the farm is doing. I love the weird black rooster crowing.

[@Chef_PC]

My cats absolutely know my tone and moods. They know exactly how I feel and what I’m thinking. In the same way I know how they are feeling and what they are thinking and wanting when I interact with them.

[@missyflutter5562]

Your videos genuinely make me smile thanks guys! ✌🏻🌻❤️

[@meg1955]

There's another benefit of talking to your animals-- well, your cats, anyway. I have always talked to my cats, and they talk back to me (in cat language, of course). But when my older cat became acutely affected by hypothyroidism, that was the one standout symptom and behavioral change that told me something was very wrong -- she stopped talking altogether. I was able to get her to the emergency vet, and after 6 weeks she was stabilized on her meds. And she started talking to me again.

[@creamthoughts]

This video was so interesting! Thanks!

[@TheRucksackman]

Always so very heartwarming to see you care so much

[@AShMR_]

"I'm not a cat person" - Talks the most to his cats. XD I talk to my animals all the time. Always have. I really do think it gives you a better connection and yes, even the birds can understand me to an extent based on tone. They have definitely learned the word "Bath". lol They love bath time and they start getting super excited when I tell them it's time for a bath. So much so that they actually leap out of their enclosure space and fly to the water. lol

[@suerajewski8946]

Btw I loved the T shirt you had on of Toby you shared about animals grieving. And I agree animals do have feelings and grieve. We experienced it with our pet ducks Jojo and Louis. Louis passed away a few years ago and Jojo cried for him all day and night until we found her a friend.

[@monicareid8858]

I really appreciate this perspective. You hear the opposite so much and I agree it goes against your nature. Thank you for demonstrating how you can love your food on so many levels

[@JamesMBC]

Excellent video, as usual!

[@Historian212]

Dogs can learn actual words, and will get your tone and associate certain words with certain actions. I'm sure that by now, Toby understands the word "love," knows his name, etc. Cats learn to "talk" back and forth with their people, so if you talk to one and they meow back, then you talk and they meow back again, it's something they've learned from you. Generally, cats don't "converse" back and forth that way with one another, unless they've learned it from their people. All this has been studied by animal behaviorists. When I had a cat we talked back and forth a lot. He not only knew his name and came when I called, but a couple of times he reacted exactly correctly to things I said to him, in a way that was pretty amazing. They know us better than we think; at least dogs and cats do.

[@lynnlpickering9076]

Shakira the chicken, I am giggling out loud! I love watching your animals, can't wait for the cattle.

[@lilRamy]

I think all animal lovers talk to animals to show their affection and it builds a sweet connection. I love the way you talk to your animals . My son loves saying " release the quacken " to our ducks rhe way you say it . Love from Pakistan.

[@robinpayne8916]

Love your videos. Talking to the animals is a must. They hear your voice and respond to you. So wonderful. Black Cochin is just about my favorite chicken. I have a collie/maremma mix and 2 Anatolian mixed with Great Pyrenees, and mom was a healer mix. I have not trained any of them, per se, but they know my voice and my whistle and come running. I always tell them they are beautiful and how much I love them. When they get a little rough with each other I tell them to calm down, and they do. They are learning the boundaries of our property and starting to patrol at night. My neighbor’s dogs don’t seem to be in my pasture much these days. They were harassing the cows and horses but seems like they don’t come into my pastures much now. I so admire what you are doing raising fowl. They are a handful and they are beautiful.

[@pixiebeen]

What a beautiful and open minded approach. Wonderfully said, with no judgement. Stewardship at it's best!

[@Gamefreq184]

I like how Morgan is like I'm not a cat person but admits to talking the most to cats and showing himself spending time with them often.

[@kimmanning4989]

100% agree! Kindness and dignity.

[@Keith6921]

My mother and father grew up on farms. We always named our meat cows. My mother would package the meat with the cows name. It was a great way to grow up. Most days the animals were the ones there to talk to.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

lt's the tone....That how l trained my 27lb Cat cause she needed training....Big time.... Thanks Morgan Awesome fun video....!

[@janisoconnor6881]

I love this episode thanks. I talk to mine all the time for the same reasons you mentioned.

[@johannahhaugen8002]

The moment you said "treating them with dignity love and respect they deserve..." I cried. Thats how farmers are where I come from and it broke my heart when I found out how meat animals are treated in the USA. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! God bless you soo much!!! I would buy pultry from you if I lived close!

[@ColeWatchTower]

Possibly your most important video. Thank you!

[@dldove22]

I've always talked to my pets and other animals. My parents did too. One cat responded so eloquently with her meows I always wished I knew what she was saying. I am pretty sure my cat Midnight knew when I told my mother over the phone she was getting fat (in her defense she lost her sister). She stopped washing with her tongue sticking out and gave me a dirty look, and she was normally a very affectionate, happy cat.

[@adem6371]

Agree. Love your vids, just a point- Toby understands you well not just because he’s learnt about you but because he’s a dog. Dogs have evolved with us, in a social way that was and is important for their survival (and that their natural disposition is to want to work with us), far longer than any other animal. They read our expressions and understand our communication better than any other animals do- yep, they understand us better than any ape! It’s amazing. They’re the best 😍

[@kevinwilson510]

I think you are right treat animals respect its a good thing Morgan I talk to my cats tysm for video plz don't be too long for another one I'm been watching your channel 2 yrs wow

[@silveranthem86]

I advise turning on the auto caption features to appreciate all the spontaneous rounds of 👏🏻