He's CRAZY! Stressful Dangerous BULL and Steers? Was this a Failure?

[@drillsgtlangdon]

Cant you just put a leash on the ones you want to keep apart

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha...Imagine a 1300lb puppy 😆

[@Fellgla]

Only if you teach them to lead from a baby up. Which is for small or show cows. Too big of a herd and now enough time.

[@ClickinChicken]

That guy thinks like me! haha, yeah....

[@drillsgtlangdon]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I was actually refering to if you were to tether them somehow while you got the others situated. And yes, I do understand the size issue at hand.

[@kathrynbraun2073]

What a pretty scene, the open field, the huge white, puffy clouds, looks really good!

[@frankwilliams1157]

Grandpa used to have the family come over for a big bbq, and if you wanted to eat you helped with sorting the cows and sheep first. The bbq was payment for getting the job done.

[@larrycutting4514]

One of my brothers who used to live in OK, had about 80 mommas and had similar problems with "wild" cows jumping fences and being "high headed". Suggested to him to sell those trouble makers, which he didn't want to do. Once he finally did, his heard and life was so much simpler the years after 😀

[@roberthilton9884]

Been there done that. My herd is smaller. 11 head. I have a central feeding coral. I bring them all into feed and then sort them off. But it is 1000% easier with a helper.

[@a-survivors-journey]

You and that calf must have an unusually complex relationship!!! It’s going to continue to be a problem until you get rid of that calf. Good luck!!!

[@jerrydunmire8653]

Sorry was so tough on you but I laughed the whole time and I’m glad that you had a good attitude through it I look forward to the next video, I miss seeing a lot of the cows, keep on keeping on have a blessed healthy new year

[@BarBeeHoney]

@@jerrydunmire8653 I laughed too, thinking ‘better him than me lol’. josh always has a good attitude & approaches things positively like , how can we learn from this?

[@ellylopez1]

Oh my goodness that was a lot of work! You have lots of patience 😮

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

So if Big Bud jumps a fence, does he become "Air Bud", Big Air Bud" or " Big Air Big Bud"😆

[@bhsaproduction]

Hi Josh. Is there any reason why you don't use the "Cattle Master" and sheeted sweep or a scaled down version (at another location on the farm) to split up the herd ~ as you are trying to do today? Without the extra hands you mentioned, this could help with looking after injured / sick stock or the troublesome ones.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

cost! Big bucks for a system like that, needs to be located in an area that we can easily load and unload cattle

[@CliffordHenley]

Nice job backing up old Judy, that is slick

[@scottamaral5073]

Maybe you can create something to lock the cows down in place and move the others. Something that goes around the individual animals neck ( humanely ) and holds them in place. An attachment that goes on your heavy equipment and some how reels them in.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

like leading around a 1300lb puppy that's never had anything around it's neck...dangerous!

[@davidkennerly6692]

When I was a kid working on my grandad's cattle farm, we had a calf that acted all squirrly. He'd get spooked and randomly take off in weird directions and had trouble keeping up with the herd. Even ran into fences. Turns out it was at least partially blind. Maybe Spaz just needs glasses. 🥸

[@ClickinChicken]

Man, I need to get on the 'stick' around here! My neighbor recently said to me, "We are who we are." But this isn't a farm here. I'll sit back and watch. Your channel enhances my life. Give those to bulls 'what for' with a canned Air horn/signal like for a boat! Lol Woooo!!!

[@davekoch1184]

There's a cartoon that shows a farmer standing on a cloud in front of St. Peter at the Golden Gate looking at his book. The caption says, "You were close to getting in until we heard some of the things you said while moving cattle."

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha

[@DukeGibo]

if i was there id help you for sure!

[@kdautry100]

Border collie and an extra farm hand. Border collie will take care of Spazz 😅 Extra farm hand to help you and the rest of the cattle

[@l-cranchjustthinking8302]

In Oklahoma, we would call an animal like Spaz, high headed. As soon as that trait exposes itself, take them to the sale barn!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

she's going!

[@michaelblum6222]

Love this. Just like a live program

[@toddpacheco4748]

Josh,maybe you could see if your dad would come over and help you out with getting the two steers separated from the others 😮😊❤

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Dad is always happy to help when he can!

[@bohammarberg4072]

Good morning !!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@blakeangusfarm3787]

Just curious, does your electric polywire not short out on the broom sedge? Oh yeah I know your frustration, I’ve hade to replace several gates and panels due to 1500 pound cows just like spaz. Best place for a young one like that is the freezer. Older ones take that ride to the livestock sale.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

no it really doesn't short out on the broom sedge or even fescue so much

[@murdoch451]

Spaz has a right eye sight problem as is mostly turning to the left, ask me how I know. David UK.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

hmm...ya think?

[@murdoch451]

Yup mum had a couple of calf's that acted the same way. Vet said its a known problem in Angus cross and highland , get rid of before they get to big or you end up with a rodeo cow. David UK

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Spaz aspires to become a Happy Meal.

[@janrobertbos]

...in january...wearing a t-shirt...walking the fields...rain, sleet and 2 degrees celsius here in The Netherlands...I`m kind of jealous...lollol...

[@tysonkotter5185]

Get yourself a "rattle paddle" Google just that. I've used em on cattle and they are effective. All ya do is shake it at em. They're effective.

[@michaelbrowne8068]

Ya know what I like. Waking up and making my coffee. Not Starbucks not drunken just coffee! Support who you will but your will will be measured.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

oh me too.....twice a year I'll get me a Mocha on my way through West Virginia driving to National Farm Machinery Show

[@chadschoening3021]

Would you rather have the Cass loader or a skid steer if you could just pick one?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

both serve a purpose, Skid loader is better for moving dirt and a little smoother, cast loader is a better yard/barnyard and gravel lot machine.

[@SusanDuby-qp2xv]

Love watching this farm life. Where’s the Mrs.? Baking. I am 79 but really enjoy your videos. Sue D. MI

[@holdenv8superstar]

He’s a bachelor.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

the Mrs. is no longer here, we were divorced about 3 years ago, she moved in and out of the house 15 times and this last incident was Dec 31, 2023 and She had to leave. We're talking again, but it's a horrible mess, I'm not sure we'll ever be back together

[@randyrejer4219]

That crazy cow just wants all your attention Josh. LOL

[@paulross2979]

Portable coral is a good way to separate stubborn cows with one person

[@terrypomatto907]

Spaz would be a Vealer on my farm!!!!!

[@ConnectedCRanch]

Hello Josh, Would you give an update on what you think about your Reolink camera? I took your recommendation and purchased one for our ranch about three years ago. It doesn't seem to recharge on the solar panel anymore. I am having to take it down about every two weeks to recharge it. Thanks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

3 I'm pretty sure you can order a new solar kit for it....3 years is about how long the battery will last, so you've probably got a battery not holding charge as well as it used to. I have 2 still working but have had to replace 2 of them due to wear on the battery over 3 1/2 years...they just don't last forever I guess

[@ConnectedCRanch]

@StoneyRidgeFarmer Thanks Josh. I appreciate your response.

[@brendasimpson8563]

Cows have a mind of their own, as you said you need a farm hand. We had cows and mercy they were just a pain in the backside when it came to moving them, but my dad was understanding. They will test you. Just be careful.

[@Self.reliant]

Man id almost say you might have to use your squeeze gate to seperate them out

[@Timbo1]

I know it was frustrating, but it was also pretty funny to watch 😂

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...I know right!

[@keithloucks7369]

😂😂😂😂welcome to my life!

[@robertsmith7580]

That loader is awesome

[@michaelblum6222]

Maybe using a bit of cubes as baite or ask a few friends to help.

[@OutragePickle]

Can you get them to where your chute is to separate out the two? Or have a friend help? Can you lure the two with treats?

[@ianmurray9201]

two man job for sure.spazz is gonna taste real nice soon!

[@emilgunnary2548]

Have you seen the cage that mounts on the 4 Wheeler that protects you from the angry cow when you are tagging calves?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yeppers...I have

[@mitchellhepler7314]

Just goes to show that what my dad always told my brothers and I when we grew up milking cows that a cow was the devil with a hide stretched over him 😂😂😂

[@davidslee1085]

Him???

[@rockycreekfarms5788]

I hope you meant her, if not, I hope you didn't sell any of the milk

[@BarBeeHoney]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Indyoliver1707]

Hi , you need to keep yourself safe when working cattle. I know hindsight is 20/20 but for your health and sanity you need to work smarter not harder. Handling cattle in the pens is just easier and safer. I know it’s a pain to put then up to the mega shed and the handling pens, job done no stress. From someone who has worked cattle on their own for years.

[@sandraalexander3629]

Happy New Year 🙏

[@garypyle8456]

Hey Josh,it's farming,we'll at least no one or nothing got hurt or broken,tomorrow another day😊

[@BarBeeHoney]

Hey Josh, are you in ❄️ snow yet? It’s really coming down!

[@carolscott3868]

can you use a cattle prod....?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

never have, agitating them won't solve anything, next time I have a better plan

[@annamschnetzer4036]

Could Spaze’s eyesight be less than 100%? Why didn’t you bring them all up to the loading area that you have used before?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

oh...her eyesight is fine from what I can tell, she's just a flighty animal

[@theemmanuelswife]

Have you considered separating Spaz from the herd for a period of time? Keep her alone, until she wants to be a part of the herd. If she feels bullied or has an underlying illness, she will disassociate from others; much like humans. Just a thought.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I don't think it's quite that complex, spaz is what they call "high headed". Some animals are just more flighty than other's, I guess it could be considered a mental illness, but she's healthy, fat and skiddish all the time. She's getting better, but she is a dangerous animal, and the bigger she gets, the more dangerous she'll be!

[@terryhopkins1466]

Checkout some Greg Judy videos where he separates cattle with a roll of multibraid. One to two assistants required. There are some vids where one person with multibraid taped to long light rods. This way one person acts like a walking fence that the cows are conditionded to avoid, and then slowly pushed the cull out. Remember, cows like budies. It is better to have more than you want separated at first and make an exact cut later. Most of all remember. I am not a farmer, just a KZbin expert! HA.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep, I know greg for sure, and I've seen it. It's a little different when separating just 2 animals v/s a bunch. Split the herd, no biggie, separate 1 or 2 animals and you've got a mess on your hands. Lesson learned today....sort and separate at the working chute

[@pamyork5217]

You are hilarious😂😂❤

[@MarkGilbert-ly8wi]

Every bunch has at least one crazy!

[@miraclefarm1927]

I was rooting for you the whole time and laughing at the same time, just because it has happened to us. Get a buddy to help you with that one job, don't want you to get hurt. Had a rough day too. Had a to pull a de@d calf from a heifer and now she is not doing good, so tomorrow might be another bad day. Miracle taking it pretty hard, but she is tough and will be fine. Stay safe! Blessings

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

hang in there....I hate that for ya

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

I would go get some Tractor supply cattle panels and make it so those two can't jump the fence. Then tie those two steers to stakes and lead the others where you want them while the two steers are tied up. once in the area where you want them. untie the two steers.

[@vincentnail2881]

Start getting Big Bud lured with a feed he don't normally smell. I don't know. I can honestly say this video had me laughing with Spaz, going all over the place.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

big bud has never had "feed" or grain of any sort, he wouldn't even know what to do with it lol

[@deepthinker42]

Spas...soon to be Supplying Perfect Animal Steaks

[@fredeerickbays]

that is where u need 4 footed help in the from of a good 1/4 horse that has been trained right. I ride the same set of horse I have been for the last 20 yr with a few younger to replace. My fav is my oldest Stallion at 28 and can still tell a bull where to go

[@dougwilliams2890]

Spaz needs to become burger or someone elses problem lol.

[@grannyb5909]

spooked by gate color?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

nope. just jumpy because of the move

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video and big bud well the only thing I can say about him is and the other cow is they are strange like some people are strange to

[@jameswade1219]

josh have you ever tried using a sorting stick and paddle, it can help maintain a little distance and a little respect from the animals as you work them,

[@joegentz4662]

Josh, pull that grommet off your hat. The rivet underneath will hold it together.

[@markwn1987]

I would say you need a wip or a stick to help move cows by yourself. Or just upgrade to a cattle shocker

[@bay9876]

Small red flag to wip around on a stick and scare the cows.

[@ericbuck7045]

Shocker makes things worse 98%of time

[@jamesbaker9383]

Yep, Been there. Sale Barn !!

[@emilgunnary2548]

Looks like that bale hauler could use an Electric Winch,with a controller on the handlebars

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yeah, I've actually bought one, but it's good exercise too

[@dougconllin3006]

That was real for real😮😅😊

[@florawillis1384]

She still thinks the grass is greener on the other side LOL

[@chadhensch4748]

Get some Blue Heeler cattle dogs.

[@cowgirlaz5338]

Sorting chute or I'll lend you my heeler. 😂

[@ve6hdh992]

Deep freezer material for sure.

[@why-be-normal7014]

U should put a harbor freight winch on that hay trailer so u don’t have to get off the buggy to dump

[@pizzagodd1]

What about a horse? To move or round up a cow

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's easy to move them, and typically easy to round them up, but when we separate animals like this we end up with alot of trouble

[@gregorymitton997]

I assume you have electric gates? but when/where do you turn off I never see you do that when handling gates.................ouch🤣

[@FL.AirBoater]

You need to cowboy up and get a horse 😅😅😅😅😅

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Hey Moe!

[@OGBamBam-06]

What about using a horse trailer?

[@randyhawkins3696]

Call Meredith Bernard at this farm wife and see if her her kids can come and help you with their cutting horses

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

there's an option

[@taurota1554]

Maybe using the cattle handling equipment would have been easier

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

amen!

[@ErockElectrician]

Not keeping the honda out of the weather beats the battery life up

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

heck, the honda that's in the weather is doing great, the rubicon that lives inside wont start lol

[@allenentsminger2320]

I swear I heard Elmer Fudd lol

[@maddmaxx6730]

Big Budd is a dud 😉😆 Mooooooo!

[@denniscleveland669]

The bees will most likely cover that crack with propolis, won’t they?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's a large crack, I'm not sure

[@denniscleveland669]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer putting duct tape on it will help, at least keep the breeze out, until they can cover it.

[@oldtimefarmer3405]

You need to run back thru the corral and keep those two in there a day or two then you can let them out and they should stay apart

[@johnchristenson8073]

With all the fancy equipment and buildings, your missing the most critical thing on your property---corral. A sorting corral. Running all around is a waste of time. You need a holding area.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...takes time to build all this my friend. I do have a working pen, but thought we'd separate these animals without having to work them through the chute

[@BarBeeHoney]

@stoneyridgefarmer, Josh, they make portable pipe horse corals. easy up & take down- can move them anywhere. I used them when I had horses. It’s a cheap, easy & effective management tool. Being that they’re cheap, you can have as many as you want, strategically or otherwise.

[@kevinhicks4383]

Turn spaz into steaks 🥩

[@Sgtkode]

Cows 3 Stoney Ridge farmer 0 I think the cows were laughing at you too! Tell the cows about your PHD's that will impress them!🤣🤣

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

that might work! Then they'll listen lol

[@jrockin9221]

Blahaha 😂😂😂😂… Love it! Just remember If they aren’t picking on you then they don’t like you 🥰

[@richardshoat8711]

Spaz may not see very good. Get her glasses😂

[@denniscleveland669]

Did you pick up a vintage porch glider?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

when I refinished my decks I took that off the deck, I"m gonna put it up in the outdoor kitchen as soon as I take the time lol

[@florawillis1384]

She doesn't want to go in the gate

[@freddieconner-ey2xs]

Why didn’t you take them to your working facility and sort them there ? If your selling them that’s where you going to load them right

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep, I was gonna seperate the steers in to one pasture, then round them up in 2 weeks....looks like I'll be rounding everyone up in 2 weeks!

[@alexrazkowic5139]

Josh I believe spase has just out smarted you, nothing more. You should have continued pushing with the cast instead of stopping. One point for spas 0 for you

[@gregorymitton997]

maybe that spaz is far sided

[@fredeerickbays]

some city folk may not know what a "black top" is having them all over. If u r one google rural roads and learn how many kinds there really r.

[@gordonnichols6753]

and now I know why I don't have cows

[@kennethnuckols3185]

I would not call someone a jerk on camera

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

who did I call a jerk? I can't remember

[@florawillis1384]

They are in love leave him alone

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Nothing like a herd in love.....they do want to stick together, but I'm not so sure it's love my dear lol

[@mikemiraglia7469]

Get some help buddy!! You need another set of hands

[@garyb8186]

It might have been alot of trouble but take the cows threw your shute..

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

well...see I needed to separate the steers so I could load them up on the 15th, then I'd run them through the chute, plans changed lol

[@kennethhooper7083]

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