$@#% Happens - Moving Manure

[@SPAD58]

About twenty five years ago I was visiting my Uncle on his small farm in Southern Iowa. To earn my keep, I helped to clean out the hog pens. We shoveled the manure mixed with straw into a John Deere spreader. It was an old spreader. Anyway I used his older John Deere tractor and hauled the load out to an alfalfa field to spread. I put the tractor into low gear, reached back and pulled the lever to engage the spreader and everything was a okay. Until I decided that the pace was too slow so I when to a higher gear and sped up a bit. Well I was pelted with a shower of wet sloppy pig crap. What a lesson....that stuff stained my clothes and I never got it out. What a lesson! Love your videos thanks.

[@highstandards6226]

THATS the *backbreaking* way to do i! If you've not been permanently turned off farming by that, NOTHING is going to stop you!

[@rontiemens2553]

Mike, you just keep bringing back the memories. I remember back in the 1960’s my brother and I were tasked by my uncle with mucking out the barn gutters and the small corral behind the barn. We shoveled the stuff into the spreader. He had a manure spreader similar to yours but more primitive. I have never seen a stuff slung with such ferocity before or since. :-)

[@OurWyomingLife]

Those things really do get it out there. Thanks Ron - Mike

[@chadhazekamp6952]

another great video . I like seeing the Wyo country side in back ground

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you, it is beautiful. I hope it doesnt blow away today, winds are steady at 35 gusting to 50mph. I already lost my hat this morning when I opened the tractor door while feeding, it went straight up in the air about 75 feet then landed about 3 hundred yards away...right in a pond!

[@bobheurlin6521]

Thanks so much for putting these video's together. We are in Colorado and recently moved to the country. We're learning so much from your video's. Keep up the good work.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Bob, that means very much to us. We hope that you continue to watch and learn with us as we are still learning also. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@frankirwin2377]

This topic reminded me of the annual festival known for the Cow Chip throwing capital in Beaver, Oklahoma. Once a year cow chips fly to determine the furthest distance contestants can propel them. Many ranchers, FFA and 4H members had much experience in this area.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Haha. Sounds like fun! -Mike

[@samkom33]

hehe i used to use a simular manure spreader in the 1980s with chain belt instead of push bar, it was fun but a dirty job since we used an old fordson major with no cab so both the tractor and driver soon got coverd in a thick layer of poop but most of the manure ended where it should haha

[@bigmanxlhr]

You can also add an e to the end of the s word its the proper English way of saying it. Your doing a awesome job. I admire your work ethic. And dedication

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much Randy- Mike

[@oliveswan7801]

I'm always amazed by how many farm implements farmers and ranchers need. My parents only harvest hay and they are always finding a reason to buy a new addition or attachment. Thankfully, they haven't needed a manure spreader yet. Ha!

[@OurWyomingLife]

When we came to the ranch it amazed me also. There seems to be a tool for everything and its always 40 feet long haha. Thanks for watching!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

The first day we arrived in Wyoming, we stayed in a motel in Torrington, stepping out of the motel was like getting hit in the face with poop, I ask the lady at the desk why it stunk so bad, she said we were smelling money. A local told us it was Dinklage in full swing, we were surprised how easy it was to get used to the smell.

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Thanks Mike for showing us how to sling the poop.I loved it cause i'm a sick puppy and a farm boy too.

[@pamelabennett6145]

Wow! thanks for the education on cow manure.👏

[@safetymikeengland]

A manure spreader with a pto shaft? Now, thats hi-fa-lute-in!

[@Captain_Crusty]

Hi from England! great video, love this series

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hi Matt - Thanks for watching, we love making it! Like us on facebook @ourwyominglife if you'd like to :)

[@frankirwin2377]

Cleaning corrals, stalls and allies kept us busy once a month and the manure spreader earning its keep. Spreading that added resource took time as well.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Oh yeah. It's a fun job. Thanks Frank - Mike

[@gofish1468]

Just viewed this now Mike..... You got the kit!!!!! Eat.... sleep... repeat !!! Try and do a sample lot of say 20 acres ok.... close off after spreading for 21 days then spread again lighter this time. Should have a crop of something after 14 more days (I Hope)!!!!!! Bye again!!!! Maurice.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Awesome. Thanks Maurice! - Mike

[@SkralanLamon]

I've got a couple of things to say and questions to ask: 1. Awesome videos: informative, entertaining, good storytelling. Thank you and keep up the good work. 2. I know you want to get close the gap with the local consumer and I apologize for watching all the way from Belgium, but I love Wyoming. It truly is an underrated state. 3. Question time: Do you have an off-season without much farm work going on? 4. If yes to previous question: please go produce some audio books with that voice. Seriously, it's amazing. 5. If no, can I come work on your farm for a day or 2 free of charge to give you time to produce some audio books? 6. If really no to the audio books: Can I still come and work on your farm for a couple of days? Thank you.

[@OurWyomingLife]

1.Thank you very much, we plan to! 2. Dont apologize for watching from Belgium, its actually a huge compliment to us! 3.The off season is the wintertime, not really off but slower. I still feed daily, check waters, get eggs all the normal stuff but other than that the majority of work in the winter I make for myself and if I want to be lazy for a few hours I can. 4. Thanks for the compliment, if you know anyone in the audio book business send them on over haha 5&6. I never turn down free labor! The commute might be a pain though. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Awesome comment and questions :)

[@stevenleipzig]

ourwyominglife.reddit.com for anyone interested in the subreddit!

[@gracedurham2970]

Hi Mike and Erin, do you guys have any dogs? I have not seen one, just wondering. Thanks for all the interesting utubes. 😀

[@OurWyomingLife]

We have a dog, shes getting older and wont be replaced until she is gone thanks - Mike

[@doriswalker7492]

Hi Mike I'm watching from Westminster MD

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hi Doris! - Mike

[@highstandards6226]

Just an add-on to another vid..."molasses" (usually blackstrap) for animals..is a good source of iron, an excellent source of vitamin b12, and potassium! Any of those is deficient, your animals will not only NOT thrive, they'll probably go downhill, FAST! SO yhose tubs mike was putting out arent just "treats" for the beasts, they're an essential part of thrir feeding plan!

[@IncaTrails]

Hi Mike. My wife and I are really enjoying your channel and are slowly working through your published videos at rate of 2 to 3 per day. We are getting quite an education on how to raise cattle in WY! We live in northern Colorado (Longmont) and would like to buy some of your beef. Where is the closet store and we understand it might be a bit of a drive :-) Thanks again for your videos!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Actually the only place we sell it right now is locally, through us. Mostly at farmers market. You are more than welcome :) Thanks - Mike

[@lennartdundys2657]

I find it odd that you can't catch a cow in the act of doing a download.... my experience with dairy cows is that they poop every time they move..... once again, great vid

[@OurWyomingLife]

I put it up to bad luck, maybe camera shy :) - Mike

[@bmaiceman]

Soi have a few 💩 questions.... What do you do with 🐖 💩?? I'm sure it's to acrid for fertilizer without dilution. And IS YOUR HIME on city or septic tank? If septic tank have you thought of re using the water...efluant from that for watering the fields to help the grass lands grow

[@MrHuskyMinecraft]

Another great video! How many cats do yall have? I recommend taking some pictures and have them ready for reddit on Sunday.

[@OurWyomingLife]

HaHa. We don't count cats. Barn cats come and go, we have a few that are really friendly but most are not friendly at all. We make sure they are fed and I can tell you that we don't have any mice in the barn or shop!

[@MrHuskyMinecraft]

Mainly noticed the fur ball at 5:20 give you a sniff.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Oh yes, she is one of the overly friendly ones :)

[@brandip2446]

This is awesome video.. very informative..

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

Hey Mike, this was one of your best videos yet. I would be really interested in a video that shows us what time you wake up everyday and what your very beginning of the day ritual is. Maybe one that shows your end of the day duties as well and what time you call it a day. I enjoyed this shitty (pun intended) video as usual and keep up all the hard work!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much. I am still trying to plan a day in the life type video, its kinda tough cause every day is different. :)

[@christianseely9934]

I have a question: Is it true that pigs consume the most water of all farm animals? Here in CA pig farmers and nut growers were hit hard by the water shortage.

[@OurWyomingLife]

A pig up to about 250lbs will need from 3 to 5 gallons per day. A cow for example will drink As a rule of thumb, consumption will range from 1 gallon per 100 pounds of body weight during cold weather to nearly 2 gallons per 100 pounds of body during the hottest weather. 12 gallons on average during cold weather to 24 during summer months. I can see how a water shortage can really affect them. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@Joel_Inosin]

sorry if it's mentioned anywhere, but I can't seem to find it so if you don't mind me asking, where did the theme song come from?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Its and instrumental by a band called the Barn Burners...yes its fully licensed lol :) thanks for watching, good question

[@ericfarran8554]

Can you do a video on composting manure?

[@OurWyomingLife]

I think Erin has one planned. Thanks - Mike

[@rancherrina]

Have you ever had a cow or a calf fall through the ice on a pond?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Not a cow, but we have rescued a few calves from the edge of the pond where they fell into the shallow water. Thanks - Mike

[@stewartcampbell7794]

Tastly DONE !!! Sir, There is NO Cure 4 That Kind'a Witt : NO Justifiable Comment . lol YYZ-Planker .

[@OurWyomingLife]

:). Thanks -Mike

[@kaycox5555]

Great video~

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you! - Mike

[@lionsresourcefulness5033]

Haahaa! Thank you for the education. Great video

[@younggunfarmer416]

why did you go with a hydro push spreader vs chain apron ?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Honestly it was what was here when we came to the ranch. I have used the chain aprons as well and they work just as well. I like the hydro push just because its a bigger machine and holds more, making for less trips back to the manure pile, but at the same time its more stuff to break. Always a give and take. Thanks for the great question! -Mike

[@younggunfarmer416]

Thanks Mike. I was looking at one for my operation so I thought I would ask. Danny

[@mauserhouser]

the chains eventually get rusty from the urine and manure and break and replacing them lets just say is a shi$$y job. been there and done that.

[@OurWyomingLife]

That totally makes sense. I've never had to change the chain ones before. I can only imagine how bad it is. Thanks. -Mike

[@reverendmysticfogg]

Everything has a job: A bird eats a berry, flys a hundred miles and poops out the seed. The seed falls in the poop into the dirt. The dirt covers seed and a berry bush grows! The berry has a job The bird has a job The seed has a job The poop has a job The dirt has a job Everything has a job to do in this life! "Kicks are for Trids"!

[@kienitzlivestock2049]

Why dont you make square bails

[@KCandFriendsUSA]

The fields after the cows leave are manure, s*** happens, OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching - Mike

[@susanabalos2766]

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[@Masseyman-nv2kl]

Do you guys have problems with johne's disease?

[@OurWyomingLife]

We have been pretty lucky so far and I haven't heard of anyone around here having to deal with it. We keep our fingers crossed all the time. Thanks! - Mike

[@EvilWhiteColonialist]

This video is Crap. .... and I love it LOL.

[@berttward]

great video! What's the name of your subreddit? r/___?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you. r/ourwyominglife

[@cannonsovercharged]

ever get your $@#% pushed in?

[@msfelixcristy]

💕💕💕💕

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks! - Mike