How Animals Survive Sub-Zero Farm Life

Let me explain how I take care of our animals when our Vermont farm reaches sub-zero temps.
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[@donnaml8776]

You might try leather or cloth for Toby’s door. Plastic below freezing isn’t good. I used to live in North Dakota and it always went to -40° and the lining in my purse would crack all the time, until I got a purse with a cloth lining. So during this time I found natural products like leather and cloth far superior to plastic.

[@chancevang8544]

Nice idea 💡

[@jenniferr2057]

Someone in North Dakota needs to do a view on their farm animals... And their intense cold!

[@bcpr9812]

Thick wool, maybe.

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Good idea. Leather.

[@DunkinDucks]

Love this! Great explanation as to how the animals survive the weather.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks, Krissy!

[@sharon22669]

The animals are surviving better than I am 🤣 Great video. I was wondering too.

[@chancevang8544]

@@sharon22669 Lmao same😂😂😂

[@stonyrerootkit8922]

Dunkin' Ducks ROCK!! Yet they are So Sweet, and Cool!! 😎💒

[@savvi5155]

Hope life as a now full time farmer is treating you well Morgan!

[@soraite9775]

I love that ginny is such a progressive cat that uses celcius and metrics rather than fahrenheit and imperials, its way easier to use when you are doing science research.

[@PavelNygryn]

I hope her kittens will use Kelvins.

[@simonesmit6708]

@@PavelNygryn she has been spayed so no kittens for the farm.

[@tigrefuego3916]

Cats are natural scientists, of course she would be exact!

[@tigrefuego3916]

Lol

[@soraite9775]

@@ObsydianShade Did you know that the original celcius scale was defined that 0° is boiling water and 100° is frozen?

[@Psychobathtub]

Pablo peeking from his condo, so very cute!

[@TheUrbanRescueRanch]

Another great vidya! Glad it never gets that bad down here! 👨🏻‍🌾🤝

[@hightunnel2723]

Oh the crossover!

[@chancevang8544]

Yep.

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

Give Kevin a neck push for me

[@deed5811]

"The most heavy metal of cattle when you look at those big horns." Texas longhorns have entered the chat 😂

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

I put straw bales around my dogs' house ss well as loose in it. Then I use the straw as mulch and compost in the spring. I also have a heated water dish for the dogs.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Morgan...That Hat! We have the Claw Crew barn cat team and a sheepdog and I think I'm really more worried about them than they are worried about themselves. They roll around in the snow even on cold days and they will in fact find shelter from the wind on their own. I have some heated barn cats houses that they use when they need to. Our chickens combs aren't faring so well though. The geese and the ducks seems to be more hardy than the chickens and the geese certainly miss grazing on fresh grass. I can't wait til spring cause I want to get moving on building a new goose house design I've been working on. And yes winter turds are easier on the nose than summer turds lol even with the poultry. Have a great one, Chad from up in Ontario, Canada.

[@margaretporkolab7166]

Must chicken combs will come back. They have to unflaw slowly. From Ontario Canada.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@margaretporkolab7166 that’ll be the case with our black leghorn Elvis Presley cause his comb and wattle don’t look very good and I don’t want to put him with heat thinking it might make it worse. Thnx Margaret, Chad.

[@unusualbydefault]

your editing was always very good, but you just keep getting better and better. That "old man noises" got me good, also the double pouring water and the quacken release. love it

[@anandshiiva]

He has more time to make videos now and it shows

[@shadowgirl]

@@anandshiiva i think all of us who are avid watcher notice these “small” things and appreciate them so much. it’s cool to see him continue to grow on his social media aspect of his journey now that he has the ability to do this full time :)

[@SavioToms]

Cold Shaw farm 😆😆

[@CopperRaven]

Always appreciate the logical and straight forward information you present about life on the farm.

[@pooker1208]

Just wondering did you ever manager to properly bolt in the cattle brushes? A quick update in one of these videos would be nice. Other than that I love the videos and have a nice day!

[@Italonino]

-14 F in Toronto when I stepped out to run my errands. Make sure you wear bicycle shorts underneath your long johns. I wear my dress socks within the wool socks - good insulation. Toby is as cool as The Quacken is stupefying!

[@LJBHS562]

Fun fact, Celcius is in correlation to water freezing temps and fahrenheit is in correlation to whats safe to humans, So basically water freezes at 0, in the case of fahrenheit anything below 0 is unsafe for humans ! So if you think what hes doing is overkill its not ! He's taking proper safety Precautions. And obv Kelvin is absolute 0 If you hit 0 that's the coldest cold CAN GET (-274 Degrees C / -460 F)blah blah blah, But yeah for those use only one temp measurement I find that this explanation has helped me understand other measurements of heat better :) Hope it helps someone else out there ! LOVE MORGANS VIDEOS LOADS ! I knew nothing about farming before I discovered this channel, Then I got hooked on Toby, Ginny, Pablo, Kurt, The ducks the geese and ofc Morgan's biggest nemisis the electric fence when he used to forget to turn it off and zapping the top of his head LMAO

[@cheriethompson2266]

I’m live in VT so let’s not forget the ones who are smart enough to sleep all winter or fly south! They do miss the satisfying feeling the comes with surviving this cold!

[@thestrangegreenman]

I was shoveling up donkey doo in the single digit cold this morning and it doesn't smell, and clacks together like rocks 😆. It's so much easier to police a barn when it's cold!

[@angelamarie4137]

You know it's cold outside when you step out the door and your nostrils instantly freeze! 🤣

[@ruthieee-]

I really enjoyed this video! I don’t leave comments often but I am currently obsessed with your channel! You are doing an amazing job! You and your wife. Always praying for you guys and the farm 🥰

[@cheriethompson2266]

Put hay in the cat condo! Which will help insulate Toby’s level as well

[@random4436]

Never a dull moment on the gold shaw farm. If i had money I'd try to pay u to wear that in most of your vids. 😂😁

[@tigrefuego3916]

We love every video! Our dog Buddy has to watch one of your videos every morning! He will whine and bark for us to turn on the TV and pull up a video. He loves Toby the most.

[@littleredhen]

Thank you for making this video today, Morgan. I appreciate the information ☺️ . I really like the style and method that you use in presenting your videos. I can tell that you've done your research. You are showing us step by step HOW you care for your animals and you are NOT lecturing your audience. You are speaking from EXPERIENCE. Seeing what you've done Morgan, you've obviously planned and worked hard to keep your animals safe 🐕 and well cared for right down to the last little duckling.🦆 Oh, yeah, I wanted to say that I when I was a teenager I used to have a tabby cat like Jenny, her name was Hester. She used to climb on my shoulders like your Jenny Cat does you 🐾. I really enjoy Jenny the Barn Cat and her POV videos! 🥰 🐈🐾 -Cathy 🧓

[@MzzzNettie]

That hat reminds me of the kid in A Christmas Story, when Ralphie is waiting for Santa. I kept expecting to hear "I like the tin man", lol. 😆

[@juliannedispain1637]

Great job you are doing! I am glad you are full time on the farm now. The animals (and your wife) need you!

[@BouncingTribbles]

Thank you for always including the Celsius numbers! Your videos are great, hello from Canada! It's -16 C° today in Toronto

[@lisapellitier2450]

-19 here in bowmanville, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 just east of Toronto.

[@rolfopierreantoine8906]

Greetings from brest, France, it's 10°C here, quite a bit warmer

[@workingfolk]

The coldest I've experienced was in the northern Adirondacks when the thermometer hit minus 40°. That temp would be understandable to both you and the barn cat since it is the point where both Fahrenheit and Celsius intersect.

[@peruvianpuffpepper27]

I love how Ginny loves to be on your shoulder it’s the cutest thing

[@ohdeerdesign1387]

Love your relationship with your animals and how much you get to know what they need, and don't need. You are very luck - and your animals are very lucky!

[@sandraking8568]

Thanks for breakin it down about barncat functions for the farm. Never thought about the line of foxes, coyotes, mice, rats and then possible disease, etc. Good info here.

[@lauryniti1807]

the double pour shot was really cool , i love your editing

[@marymasters3960]

Love the hat, appreciate the information and always enjoy seeing all the farm animals. Carry a cell phone or something to get help with if you should get hurt out there by yourself. I fell on ice and broke my knee and wrist. Though I have close neighbors, no one could hear me calling (closed windows) for help. It was 11 degrees. I had to drag myself 20 feet thru snow to the steps and hop up 4 stairs on one leg to call for help. I always carry my cell phone now even if I'm just going out to feed the birds.

[@simonjester4133]

I love how much more friendly the coos are, you can definitely tell that you talk to them every day.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

The honken released themselves, haha... but good on you for chasing them back into the hoop house.

[@willow8094]

I love the hat ! I am happy to see the animals are doing just fine with the artic blast we have going on . I worry about the wildlife in yard lots of bunny's and it being so cold for them and no shelter .

[@jamsaidemelo1367]

They make their shelter . Dig under snow and make tunnel

[@gilliankoivu9145]

Rock On Morgan! My husband wants a hat like that for snow blowing and on the tractor. 😀 Very fun episode.

[@arakwar]

I'm trying to find one too!

[@TheBobfromfrance]

I had a cat just like jenny, they looked exactly the same, sometimes i even wonderedif it wasnt her on the videos. Cute, cuddly, wild. With black paws and black stripes and green eyes... She was ran over today and passed away. Im not looking for pity or whatsoever, i just want you to remember that life is a gift and that all lives are priceless. We have to forgive and love because everything can dramatically change. And when its too late, you understand that only a few things mattered. So love your family, tell them and remember that everything can change in the matter of a second!

[@EvansvilleJill]

I really appreciate the way Morgan explains things and he’s child friendly. These videos would be great for teachers to share with their classes. City kids could get a real idea of how a farm works with the animals. The seasonal differences in farm work could be an interesting lessons too. And Ginny barn cat’s videos would be a real treat to follow.

[@user-ym6lc7pk1e]

You should put straw on the second floor of the dogs house. It was sad seeing Pablo shivering on the naked plywood with what looks like nails protruding up from below.

[@chancevang8544]

As a Minnesotan, I completely relate to this video. Extremely cold weather sucks 😓😓

[@ilikeeggs7274]

Thank you for the celsius

[@boomerbigbutt]

Your videos take me back to when I had my Hobby Farm. I miss it So So much. But your videos let me live that joy, even just a little.

[@DeannaAKADeanna]

I'm a veg head but I like hearing you talk about sustainable farming. 🥦🙂

[@caseyleichter2309]

OMG, your Goggle Hat, I love it! Thanks for the information/reassurance on how your critters are dealing with the cold and snow.

[@Andelari]

I love how Ginny is always Shoulder Cat

[@melissabutts6694]

Lmao they did the noodle freeze from the Mt Washington observatory a week or two ago, in -15 with 50mph wind gusts & the spaghetti froze solid lol 🍝 ….. we are in southern maine so I feel ur pain Morgan! We can’t all be like Toby dog who prefers the winter weather🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tigrefuego3916]

Lol

[@brendajolley4808]

I hope your area will not suffer too much from the blizzard that is hitting the east coast. Please all stay safe.

[@readjdm]

yep. I live in southern PA and it's only 15 degrees right now! An in northern VT, is like - 7 out side! That just goes to show how weather changes that quickly.

[@glomontero6011]

Thank You for showing us what a good animal farm should be. You sir are a good hooman.

[@cylais3518]

Tnx for including the Celsius thingy for us who don't use freedom units.

[@spjr99]

I work at a zoo in Illinois. We mainly have native species, including cows, duck, geeze, cats bobcats coyotes etc. It is so cool to see how they all adapt to the cold. It's hilarious to me when I walk into work,-5 degrees freezing my ass off. Then i pass the duck pond and see a flock of wild ducks sitting in the water happy as can be. (Our ducks are kept inside when it's really cold). Just so interesting our perception of temperature vs animals who are actually adapted for jt

[@drumphil21]

I loved the fashion show at the beginning. It was like a stop-motion movie. All those different poses! Ha!! Also, the "old man noise" made me laugh!

[@mrlosishere]

I would actually enjoy watching you explain how raising cattle a certain way is good.

[@sarahkleckner9439]

I loved the ducks quacks this morning!! 🥰

[@icouldjustscream]

Hello from your northeastern neighbours in New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦! We are all enjoying the blustery ❄❄❄❄ here aka hunkered down with lots of goodies, blankets and fireplace! Kitty is curled up snoozing.

[@heidieho4470]

Glad you can focus on the farm and teach us city kids how life really is up north in the country.

[@huskytail]

Gini knows what's best, as always.

[@ritamulloy3522]

I really enjoy seeing you taking good care of all your animals. I love all animals 👍💖

[@raccoontrashpanda1467]

I'd love a video on environmentally friendly cow farming, its an important and interesting topic.

[@donnaml8776]

Humans have an amazing ability to adapt to any temperature given the chance. We’ve been programmed to think cold is bad, but actually it’s good for us. It’s all in how you prepare for it. Same with heat. It matters what you eat, that will effect you more than the clothing you wear, or as much as.

[@checle4499]

Animals in the winter just need a place to be dry and out of the wind, in any climate. Their fur and feathers will do the rest. I wonder if there is such a thing as solar water heaters for the critters - seems like it would make your chores a little easier. But then again, they will still keep getting their water dirty.

[@sweetblackangel]

oh God that noodle-eating sound was nightmare fuel. 😳😅

[@AcatcalledRaven]

ikr? disgusting. legit almost switched off immediately (i have misophonia)

[@brvtsunamii198]

The editing in this makes it feel so high production

[@eli3568]

You should make that whole other video about how beef cattle can be carbon negative! This is such an important topic!

[@maureen8930]

I would love learn about Morgan you great teacher 👍👍❤️

[@juliareidy918]

When the ducks were coming out of the house, the music reminded me of a fashion show catwalk.

[@JSears-io3rd]

Saw something you might see useful in the cold...a smaller Hoop house inside the big Hoop house, for the chick-chicks to lay eggs in. Stays really super warm.. Also, hon says to screw that dog door back on with your drill. But, he's in love with his drill. IDK.

[@laurieanne9712]

I'm glad your camera didn't freeze!

[@Outdoorseh]

I have a hard time getting my samoyed to come inside in the winter when it's -35c and at night she still won't sleep in the house she will sleep by the door in the porch! that double coat works wonders.

[@angelamarie4137]

Our German Sheppard is the same way. I've seen her napping in snow drifts.

[@scheimong]

Ginny has to be every cat lover's dream car

[@Omoroka1]

The chickens are great too. God bless you both and all of your Farm and your wonderful Trees.

[@Susan.I]

Have a good day once the snow and wind start impacting your farm life!!

[@mjboone3515]

That's awesome how the poop freezes lol easier to pick up !!! And the temp inside is pretty high ! I just love how you take care of these animals !!!

[@joe-gy1pi]

A video about carbon neutral cow raising sounds really interesting! I'll keep my eye out for it in the future for sure

[@tas22222]

yes we are around the same temps this week but its going to get better -12c soon!! Great video and great info! Cheers to you both and extra pettings to Toby

[@purpleskald8130]

Love how you can have California weather in the goose house when it's -11 outside

[@daisybee1439]

Your animals do better in the cold weather than I do. I am freezing cold all of the time during fall and winter time no matter what I do to stay warm. Thanks for taking such great care of your animals.

[@maureen8930]

Do layer your clothes, satin is a wonderful insulation for your clothes 👍❤️

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Noodles made me laugh!! Is that the Snoopy pilot hat? Pablo slow blinked you!! 🥰 I see you've got your ducks in a row 😀

[@cutypatuty27]

People can be rocks at times but I just wanna express my gratitude for your content.I value how hard you and you lovely wife Allison have been working hard on both your animals and home alive. Thank you

[@candidulce0714]

Ugh no thank you for the subzero temperature but absolutely yes for seeing how everybody is doing!

[@jacklikesrugger]

Like your hat!

[@lokithecat7225]

You're still 10 C warmer before I'd bother "Bundling Up" when heading out... Although Canadians seem to have a different level of "Normal Winter" clothing, and "Cold" weather clothing.

[@terywetherlow7970]

I have been busy watching the wonderful truck convoy in Canada.....it is really cold up there. Be safe......and warm. Greetings from Albuquerque, N.M. Tee

[@Cate7451]

Animals let you know when it’s too cold, wet or windy for them. Some degrees below freezing is okay as it’s not melting and getting icy. Wet cold is way colder. My pets beg to come in but are going out now as it’s warming up enough that rodents are waking up from hibernation or for some reason I dont know about. Cheers

[@billylegott5843]

I love the vibes of ur farm u inspire me to one day start a farm

[@ehaughin]

Glad to see your new vids since going full time… we’re trying to slowly build our business…. Amador county, CA, we’re at 55f lows right now, but you’re inspiring. Sterling farmstead

[@DS-ky9dl]

Another Morgan masterpiece! Very entertaining , and everything about your editing is great.

[@joebell3220]

That's like the perfect hat for your region and all that you have to do / get accomplished at your farm. Those lenses guard your eyes from all the white snow (everywhere).

[@MissRyukkie]

Maybe you should put some straw on the second floor of the dog house for the cats. They would probably love that in these frigid temps.

[@shawnemployee6906]

Never in a million years I thought I would be watching a farm video but not im hooked. Such a good video!

[@karimonster]

LOL We dress the same for super cold temps. I wear a whole lot of layers and especially of wool and leather when I'm in the mail truck in cold weather. Give love to your postal workers because we ain't got no heater in those trucks!

[@creasefold1986]

we ain't got no heater in those trucks didnt know that. thats rough

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Love the 'release the Quacken" throbbing club dance music, lol. No wonder they're warm, they have a little duck rave going on!

[@tonespeaks]

@Gold Shaw Farm That was one of your best videos ever!!

[@ongogablogian2525]

I look like a complete dork in that hat. I love it, i want one too.

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

Morgan you seem so much happier now that you’re a full-time farmer, the smUUiles on your face and Ginny barn cat is hanging around you all the time…It’s amazing how God provided for the animals to be warm through thesmmzzse winter days but for me, I’m already done with winter & the COLD Is HORRIBLE THIS WINTER!!! I want spring weather to get here ASAP..

[@carrieh9956]

Toby checking out your hat...Ginny using you as a lookout....I love your pet peeps!!!!

[@susanlilley-rizos9906]

Very informative and interesting today, thank you.

[@pop867]

I absolutely LOVE,LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the hat. I am a big hat collector of crazy hats.

[@camicri4263]

Lots of warm hugs 🤗🤗🤗

[@tfox285]

I recently read about feeding cattle kelp. It provides trace minerals and cuts flatulence significantly.

[@MrNickelbrille]

I didn't have a car. I didn't have leather and the temperature you just named wasn't even that of my first year driving a motorcycle in Jeans. It was a Honda VT 500 C. 50HP200Kg I loved it and enjoyed it, even in this coldest winter I experienced in Germany. That was ~1981

[@mccari09]

I love how Toby was checking out your hat like “dude wtf is that on your head” 🤣

[@marytapioca]

I like your channel, Morgan. Maybe you can show us how Toby acts when he's inside your house, and then how he acts when you allow him back outside. ~Yokohama, Japan