A Farm Built for Winter

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[@GoneToTheSnowDogs]

Winter is coming faster than we expected!

[@ginacirelli1581]

It's 70 degrees here in Newport (Vermont) today!

[@l.mcmanus3983]

I know! In Montreal yesterday it got up to 24C. Record for November. Good thing nothing is out away yet. 😂

[@ginacirelli1581]

My father was born in Oratino, which is in the Molise region of Italy, right next to Abruzzo. It is a little town on top of a mountain. When I visited in the late 1970's, I remember seeing white dogs herding sheep and goats in the hills, and I know now that they were probably Maremmas.

[@garethjax]

indeed, in the Abruzzi region sheep herding is still very relevant and the wolves are also present (and protected!).

[@theothermother70]

What a wonderful video to watch with my morning coffee. Thanks again Morgan.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Enjoy!

[@bhvtu4960]

Morgan, I’m so thankful to see that you read our comments and concerns. You’ve really addressed our concerns with Abby’s coat from the last video. You’re my favorite Morgan. I love everything you have done for the farm. You’re one of the best story tellers ever too. Thank you for being great Morgan! We love you.

[@GoldShawFarm]

You’re very kind! Thank you!

[@anitraahrens905]

The frozen grass that the cows and calves eat will also provide them with moisture, too. WOW, winter has arrived in Vermont. Here on Long Island, the temperatures remains in the 50's and 60's during the day. This weekend it'll be in the low 70's and it's November! Pablo is still the king at GSF. He's letting Abby know that he's still number one at GSF.

[@dixiecyrus8136]

Love lil Jimmy's horn nubbins❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@Ghost-Mama]

I love your new hoop coop and enthusiasm about using it this winter! It’s awesome that you have fortified it from those pesky birds chewing it apart last year, and the sturdy wooden wall/door at the opening seems much better than last years system when you had to dig out snow to get in it, and it looks roomier like you could divide it up into sections to separate your different types of birds for a more peaceful setting for each group and much easier to cover with wood chips or straw for your winter composting inside of there too!! You have made great investments and great infrastructure for this winter that looks like it will work perfectly and allow you to leave the farm more for business trips because of the automatic feeders and waterers and a farm sitter would have an easy oversight job. Great 👍 job Morgan!!

[@jimenez_david95]

Good morning everyone, hope y'all have a blessed weekend. Much love ✌️

[@GoldShawFarm]

Same to you

[@saraschneider6781]

Poor Abby just wants to make friends with everyone! Don't get me wrong. I definitely think she wants to be protective and guard dog ish. She just wants to have fun while doing it.

[@Nirrrina]

Eh that's the puppy in her. Large breeds stay that way for a long time. It's incredibly cute though. Since I don't have to deal with training her.

[@saraschneider6781]

@@Nirrrina No, it's her personality...although true it's still developing. Toby never had energy like this.

[@Familyguyfan10-k6z]

@@saraschneider6781 that is because toby is male

[@saraschneider6781]

@@Familyguyfan10-k6z um no

[@margaretannfrank5480]

Large breeds have their puppy pea brain for about 4 years. You worded it very well.

[@piperleelee]

New England has been blessed with some mild weather. Your warm weather mode looks to be hanging in there.

[@Gotta-love-Elon]

I like to watch your videos before bed. Very relaxing. I learn something every time. Thanks!

[@mavericklewis4392]

Wow! a Saturday's video from one of our favorite KZbinrs.

[@lyndakrusky7141]

When I hear you call your cows, it makes me smile. My Dad would do the exact same thing, but he say hey boss come boss.

[@donring]

Cattle look great, they really are built for the cold like the dogs, the good thing is that they got through the summer thanks to your shadescreen

[@lindag4484]

"Good morning Molly Murder Mittens." lol Toby Dog is definitely built for winter. We had a Border Collie, Samoyed mix that had a thick, double coat. You really had to work at it to get your fingers through her coat to her skin, even after being groomed. Northern New England winters are challenging, and you are even farther north than we are, so I really admire your skill at farming in the sub-zero temps and the feet of snow. Cheers to that! I'm a gardener who relies on local farmers for the animal protein we use. I love watching your videos. They keep me in tune with the amount of work involved, the tough processing days, and the resources needed to do all that you do. Respect all around.

[@kelaines5082]

I love the groomer gave him a kiss. He looked so happy.

[@familyboccassini4695]

I don’t think I’m ready for the cold yet ❤

[@BaalFridge]

Im very grateful for your videos, I hope seeing your dreams come true in video is as satisfying for you to edit as it is for me to watch.

[@MrAwesomeSaucem]

I LOVE the look the cows give you when you call them! they all turn their heads at once!!!

[@venezuelalibre8074]

Morgan I watched all yous videos ? You guys are my little farm ., your place make me relaxing and I feel I'm there and really Love the feelings thanks so much . From Canada and Argentina .

[@marimationsowo]

i appreciate the celsius temperatures in the corner when you mention degrees.

[@Lili_bibu]

Hey Morgan! Just wanted to say that the "I am not a cat person" shirt arrived earlier this week. Amazing quality of the fabric/construction and the printed design. Hoping my mom will enjoy when I officially give it to her for Christmas (she is also not a cat person covered in cats)

[@jenniferr2057]

I resemble that remark. Not a cat person, covered in cats. I think I like cats, I just don't like them living with me. Or being their minion!

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Morgan, it’s great to see you again today!

[@8Bit_Studio]

is it just me or are these video SO good and fun to watch and just see what toby and baby are getting into or the cows and anything else its fun good video :D

[@Maguire708Julie]

I just the watched old BBC series Edwardian Farm (on KZbin) and noticed the Welsh cattlemen call their cows just like you do! 🐂🐂🐂

[@ladyteruki]

Abby scratches herself in a hilarious way XD She did it several times during this video and she looked so derpy !

[@elvagudm]

I think Abby will be totally fine with her sensible coat. The Icelandic Sheepdog (my dogs) also have short and long variant. There seems to be very little difference in cold tolerance but a some difference in heat tolerance. There is also quite a difference between the sexes. Females have much shorter coats than the males. The boys look like small bears if they are long haired. That could also explain some of Toby's huge mane. :)

[@neekota]

A wonderful breed! My family has had Icelandic Sheepdogs for quite a while now, after having German Shepherds for many many years. Both breeds are great, but the Icelandic Sheepdog's instincts for dealing with domestic animals are so great. Wonderful farm and house dog combination!

[@elvagudm]

@@neekota Nice to hear. They are really rare outside of Iceland but one of the most popular breed here. Something that is quite new really. They are total lovebugs and normally really good with other animals. A bit vocal though. Always have something to say :)

[@neekota]

@@elvagudm Well, I'm from Denmark, so we're practically family. A decent amount over here.

[@maryhysong]

I miss my Maremma (lost in an accident at 8 yrs old) He absolutely LOVED to be outside even in snow and ice. Only came in during major rain storms

[@mollydion8311]

Run Jimi Run! Head for a rescue farm. (I know, it's a working farm, but I can dream.)

[@dirtroadfarm.4024]

Can't wait to see the cattle go to your new and improved winter yard. Those cattle gates should do the trick and if the bull calves or soon to be steers get roudy and push the panels over you can akways string some electric on the inside of it. Plenty of space for them too. Will be Great spot for them.

[@dixienormus7462]

For the frozen water problem, you can buy a fairly cheep water heater. My grandpa had a small farm on the neighboring property. (chickens, goats, and a couple pigs and cows). It saved him the stress of worrying for the animals and saved him a lot of time. It's a small thing but it really made a difference.

[@X3nophiliac]

i believe he had one in the barn and it became unrealiable

[@marcperez8808]

He would still need electricity in the pasture...

[@pstill9618]

@@marcperez8808 Another small solar panel might be enough to power a small heater. Only have to keep the water from freezing for the cattle. Which should take less "juice" then to make it warm .

[@givingitallback624]

This is literally flash backs to my childhood. The lifestyle is epic

[@tamaraneil486]

I love the puppy face kiss from the groomer.❤

[@Setorrs]

Watching your videos always relaxes me.

[@pattylcravatta]

Good Morning, Morgan, Molly, Toby and Abby! ❤Dubuque Iowa is getting three inches of rain 🌧! Maybe a little snow! The Chicken! Leftovers To the Chickens Delight! The Cattle! Beautiful Cattle! Getting so Big! Belinda! She’s so cute! The Geese! The Ducks! Abby came from California! Different Climate! So maybe Abby’s coat will change! Great Video! Thank-you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Spicypoptart1]

Im waiting for the Toby dog fur sweater!! It can be done, just find a spinner 🥰

[@cameroncashatt692]

Hey Morgan buy a ripper blade for your tractor. Long as your soil isn't too rocky. Then you can rip some nice trenches for your water lines. It can also be used to dig trenches for insulation for concrete pads.

[@nitaleach6816]

Morgan, I think the ducks and geese, need a BIG BAG OF PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS. I love to see how they are when you feed them. These birds are my morning medicine. Merry Christmas to you and your farm family.

[@cutepinkart]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video from start to finish we love the furry friends, guard dogs and barn cats, the animals like the shaggy cows and the new pov from your camera, the bottom up. You captured some really cute shots like the butts and faces of the ducks and geeses, not to forget the chickens devouring the kitchen scraps. Waiting for and watching your projects come to life is an absolute treat. So full of life and ready for winter. Good job You guys in the farm family. Keep it up.

[@Arthur-ek7nd]

If you collect your cows manure, just have a wheelbarrow up there with them and scoop it up when you move them, you can bag it and sell it out front of your farm. That was my childhood friend's chore growing up on a farm, but he got to run the manure sales and keep the money he made, and he was able to sell them for $80 a bag a decade ago, and made a few thousand every year.

[@Chasingthesun2019]

Love the candid camera angles. Thank you so much for sharing your farm and it’s everyday life with us.

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

When that first hard frost hits and takes out the garden...it becomes alllll to real I cant avoid winter. Sally is definitely our alpha heifer

[@Alan_Mac]

Love seeing the coos - they are a very contented and well-looked-after bunch. Winter has fairly kick-in though. Here on the edge of London, it was about 56 of your American Fahrenheits so I was able to go to the shop in shirtsleeves!

[@benwoodhouse1988]

Lovely to see goldshaw farm doing so well, being self employed is so hard so props to u for doing so well my business is also on the high earning tones I owe to your vids as it shows anythings possible

[@royecytar3943]

Man, you can really tell that winter is coming to the farm!

[@ildlyn8966]

what gave it away?

[@gillsejusbates6938]

@@ildlyn8966 the date

[@deusvmachina]

Abby looks different because she still has her puppy fur and hasn't grown in her full undercoat yet. It's amazing how much you learn watching Rover's Makeover Dog Grooming and other grooming channels.

[@Kristen.traiii]

The dogs are so nice and will most likely be warm enough

[@defeatSpace]

The groomer lady is such a sweetheart.

[@Hummingbirder1]

That mowing gesture Jimi H does with his head when you (try to) pet him, will be quite uncomfortable when his horns gets a little longer! He will start hitting your under-arm (?not sure about the correct term, being Swedish) with them. After a while, when they've grown even longer, it will almost get dangerous. But, by then I guess it's time for him to get processed? I'm not at all aware of the time it takes for those horns to grow.

[@rickwamps7445]

thanks again Morgan

[@youngjordan8283]

U r so funny. Makes me laugh cause every person my mom saw she would give them special names. Brings back the memories.

[@MC-qb1jg]

Your dogs are amazing. It'll be nice when they can stay together in one kennel.

[@fraukeboge4231]

Murder the pronunciation, oh Morgan, I spit out my tea, 😂😂😂😂

[@Ghost-Mama]

Everyone under one roof!! That’s a feeling of family and togetherness and I feel like your channel does that for a lot of us. We connect to your methods and philosophies and find your ways to be very valuable, unique and humane. Those are great qualities to have. Great 👍 job!! 🎉

[@charlottemajewski5992]

Abby is a puppy, her coat will be likes tobys when she is fully mature. Pyr mom here.

[@FHyde9977]

He’s a maremma different thing I think yet they look almost identical.

[@jessm2560]

my thoughts too.

[@marions.3657]

@@FHyde9977 The principale probably still apply

[@CrystalTheAnimalLover]

Abby loves the cows she's so happy seeing them she's so cute Toby is cute too

[@susanmacdonald4288]

I liked the "food's eye view" shots.

[@camicri4263]

My favorite is still Tobydog! 😍

[@VonPatzy]

Pablo is a proven dog trainer. He’s sort of the Mr Miyagi of the farm. Abby is stuck on wax on - but she shows up each day eager to learn.

[@MercanteEredLuin]

Your farm always looks so cozy! Sleeping with the birbs and the doggos

[@lynbrown4054]

Take a look at "Cross Timber Bison" ranch video on how he installed water container. Dusty laid underground piping fir water, then took a huge tractor tire and brought the pipe up thru it . He then poured concrete in the center to stabilize the pipe. He sealed where the concrete and tire meet. He then put a glowtation device on it and filled it with water, it also had a heating system. He added several gold fish to keep it clean. The water never froze and he doesn't have to add water it does it, itself. I know this sounds stupid but take a look at his step by step videos on how to do it. It will make sense to you then. Why couldn't you make a small copy for you duck etc.. where the winter water wouldn't freeze.

[@ErikEdlund11]

The tippy taps at 0:49 slayed me

[@Adamcram]

I really enjoy seeing how you farm. It's unconventional.. but I love it. I grew up on a pig and grain farm when I was a baby.. then I moved on my sisters cattle farm when I was a teenager. They were alot bigger scale. This seems like more fun lol do you plan on doing some hay fields in the future or how do you get your straw? My brother inlaw does corn silage for the cows. Works great for feed all winter.

[@Adamcram]

Corn stays warm all winter and ferments up here in Canada. It's incredible

[@leannemori9688]

@@Adamcram do you get drunk animals?

[@Adamcram]

@@leannemori9688 not sure hahaha maybe they are juiced lol

[@Flowergurl2000]

Yes to the Wham intro!!!

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Toby has a thicker coat, partially because he has been full outdoor. More time in the cold will result in more insulation. 👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Morgan nice to see you love watching your videos, thank you for showing your video homestead chickens duck goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐣🐥🐩🐩🐈🐄🐝🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@rainysunflower384]

That is fascinating about the difference in coats between the dogs! I just assumed it was an age thing.

[@wonderwonder30]

Man! Morgan, now I have to go watch the Wham video….after watching your video, of course!♥️

[@macroisthemicro]

When the sun hardly shows up anymore, when it gets cold outside, when the shadows are growing in the weak light of the dying daylight...then it's their time of the year... The Night Reigns 👹

[@Jazzinthedark84]

Most dogs (and cats and rabbits) & other animals that shed don't stop growing til around 2 years old, including filling out muscle and coat changes. Once Abbey is two, perhaps her coat will be a bit thicker. Rabbits for instance don't fully have an "adult coat" til they've been through two moult cycles (spring and winter moults. There's also a coat variance in males and females of several species. Often females have shorter, but denser coats, whereas males have a slightly longer, but less compact coat.

[@louferrao2044]

It is so interesting to see the cows follow you when you call them for new grass.

[@Cate7451]

It’s winter now in canada❤

[@MdMzzz]

Hi Morgan, Regarding Abby's coat : I wouldn't speculate about that yet. A dog gets its final coat at around 3 years old. Abby still has her puppy coat, and she didn't go through a proper cold winter since she was born. A dog's coat also changes with the seasons. You will see a marked difference in the texture of Abby's coat by the end of the winter. I'm not sure about the length, but it would make sense that it should evolve in time to be similar to Toby's.. I'll give you an excerpt from the breed's standard, where it doesn't say anything about longer or shorter coats. Once a breed is homologated, it means that the characteristics are solid and don't allow for variations. "COAT: Hair: Very well furnished. Hair long, rather harsh to the touch, close to straight horsehair. Flat lying on the body, slight wave is tolerated. The hair forms an important collar around the neck and fringes of limited length on the edge of the hindquarters. But the hair is short on the muzzle, on the skull, the ears and front of the limbs. On the body the length of the hair reaches 8 cm. The undercoat is only abundant in the winter. " This is what you should expect Abby"s coat to look like when she is 3 years old. The breed standard doesn't allow for shorter or fluffier hair. If she doesn't get the proper hair for the breed by the time she is 3, there is something wrong somewhere, but does it really matter ? Just keep in mind that, right now, she is a puppy with puppy hair. Just be patient and don't worry overmuch. Sorry about the long post.

[@micland360]

Well done for your comment. Exactly my thoughts. Im a bit worried that morgan aims to be a maremma breeder but seems to have such little knowledge about the breed and dogs in general. I mean this whole rough and smooth coat maremma coat was an absolute joke

[@MdMzzz]

@@micland360 You're a little harsh there. There are always urban myths about almost any breed of dogs and some dishonest breeders spreading false information to cover up their own mistakes. Don't fault Morgan for hearing some of that. Morgan can't aim to be a Maremma breeder with the dogs he has right now, since Abby is spayed. If you are following his channel, you should know that he's a person who investigates an issue thoroughly before he decides to get involved. He was just worried about Abby's protection against the cold with winter coming.

[@Martin-xo2le]

so inspiring I want to buy and start a farm when I am older

[@monica40l]

I found this channel by luck and since then my childhood dream of having my own farm Is becoming something i strongly want. In puerto rico I'm sure it would be much different tho.

[@TheAmazingHuman]

Morgan, stop saying that Ariel is "probably" your most favorite cow. She definitely IS your fave. We all know already. 😄

[@miditrax]

We need a "Not a Cattle guy" shirt 😛

[@TheAmazingHuman]

@@miditrax "My eyes are only for Ariel" would be cute too!

[@GoldShawFarm]

True

[@meenha1976]

Abbey us very playful and on the pet side and Toby so calm and serious & like you said she loves him & wants to play with him & he tolerates her 😂, like a brother sister thing going on there rather then a breeding thing. I think it was a good decision to get her spayed I donno I would've bred them anyway but you always do your research in genetics & made a wise choice

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey Morgan,we have had unseasonably warm temps down here in Southern VT. I'm sorry your froze up already 😨. That means old man Winter is headed our way Brrrr. Your so right to wait till the last minute to change the Animals ! JO JO IN VT 😆💕🍁💨

[@MamaKari5857]

Love the daily videos!!! I totally love your cut in songs and memes!

[@franciscyr2471]

Hi Morgan, have you thought about rolling the mobile coop into the the hoop coop, that way the chickens stay acclaimed to it over winter. Have a great weekend and stay out of the hot sun.

[@akoilady9097]

He said that he was planning on doing that. But still keeping them separate. How is to yet be revealed!

[@jenniferpries4100]

I don't know if you came by the Estrela Mountain Dog when you were doing your LGD research, or if someone's already commented similarly, but they also come in two coat types, long and short, but some dogs will end up in between as a sort of "half coat" and some males will be especially furred at the neck. It's definitely interesting!

[@Mrfettt]

I always thought the dogs were great Pyrenees thanks for clearing that up I've noticed there very similar to my great Pyrenees

[@Railenroute]

Its interesting, because they are probably already in or close to the barn as we watch this, because these videos are 2 weeks behind

[@elizabethpawul511]

It’s crazy to see the difference of temps in the state! I’m in Jericho and there’s no frost or anything yet!

[@_Chessa_]

Might want to check for some ticks underneath Abby girl at this time near her armpits and back legs. She’s showing the leg itching of that area. Or it could be after that grooming lol, but best to check just to make sure. :) Love the videos and how you edit them. It’s so nice to witness the fun and the work side of farming!

[@rosemarielee7775]

If you break up all the ice on a tank, eventually it ends up solid ice. Its better to only break a hole big enough for their noses to get through, leaving the rset of the ice as a cover. Each morning remove the ice from the drinking hole and stack it at one end on top of the old ice. This will let it melt back into the trough when there's a thaw.

[@howardroark7726]

If only there was an easy way to collect Toby's shedded fur and turn it into sweaters. It could be a good product for you.

[@aussiegardener1773]

Love you guys! Furry and skinned

[@lesare6509]

Morgan, have you thought about some ways to warm the water? Grandp Adler, Adler farms was gifted a water container that keeps warmth in the winter for his chickens, definitely keeps it from icing up. Toby all wet shows just how much hair he has!! Hope Abby has a warm enough coat!! They are so darn cutie patooties!! Abby took off across the pasture, her back legs hopped up like a donkey kick! Rather ironic that the best farm guard dog's colors are white!! Never can stay that way! Nice the cows can stay out, but definitely need a water warmer of some sort, cant wait to see all the feathers in the coop!!🤗

[@siqinimi]

By the way, as canadians, we appreciate your efforts to provide us with the international system: Celcius

[@majoyap3403]

Toby's coat is like the ladies' luxury fur coat, so thick and fluffy... But I think if Abby has the smoother and softer fur, I would prefer that to hug and cuddle. I can't wait to see your hoop coop build. Thanks for including the dogs' grooming day, love how Abby is so affectionate even with the groomer. She's so adorable. 😍

[@Dr_V]

Here's a bit of advice in case you decide to bury your water pipes to prevent freezing. First the trench has to be 90-100cm deep (or about 3 feet), the "standard" 60cm won't do below -30C unless you're insulating the pipes, which is far more expansive than digging a deeper trench. Second, you don't really need a neat square trench to bury a utility water pipe, so don't waste money on renting (or hiring) a specialized trench digger, any general purpose digger equipped with a narrow bucket can do the job just fine. You could buy a suitable attachment for your own tractor, but with the current hydraulic arms setup it's gonna be a bit trickier to get deep enough with that (unless you already have a 3 joint digger arm for it).

[@dianelentine9056]

My friend had a sheep farm and raised Polish Tetra Sheepdogs. When I first saw Toby I thought he was a Tetra. I didn’t realize there were so many variations.

[@hasriel2005]

I don't think I ever considered before that cows have a hierarchy!

[@princessleia322]

"I don't think it's going to bother you guys though." Next video they were bothered 🤣

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Bet you anything, they're gonna spend more time sleeping _under_ the duck house. lol

[@UnbornHeretic]

You could try making or getting a flowing watering trough so it doesnt freeze as easy. Like a fountain.

[@0th_Law]

Damn. I’m in MA, and the weather difference between here and VT is like night and day.

[@maureen8930]

Wow frozen ground I think , you should give the cows them hay 👍👍

[@merrydaye4763]

Blue eyes of the young calves 💕