HOW TO WETHER A BUCKLING

Banding is bloodless method of male castration.
This method is favored for its simplicity and low cost.
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[@kristinaelkiss6262]

Did anyone else hear that?? She said “you’re okay” and the goat said “I’m not” 4:59 😂

[@carolynchadwick7867]

@Kristina Elkiss - LOL! Sounded exactly like that!! 😆

[@dawoof5119]

Ha ha!

[@victorchinko7142]

😂😂😂

[@dajiajones2021]

I did lol

[@franklinfedup4793]

He damn sure did lol. Poor lil guy

[@REDWASP777]

The buckling being banded probably started out thinking "Oh Goody I'm Having A Spa Day"....NOT!!! 🐐 Crystal, you have nerves of steel! Good job!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol!

[@user-mm6ni5iy8r]

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[@wally2786]

Fascinating and so simple. I don’t know why we don’t use this in our Justice System.

[@roxydaboss1333]

😂 yeah

[@sherh3435]

Amennnnnn

[@fredperry9360]

Amen

[@michaelhealy7322]

So how would that actually work? Gelding for just crimes of a sexual nature? Orrr … gelding as the penalty for EVERYTHING; just vary the likelihood of it being carried out according to the severity of the infraction? Or maybe adjust the anaesthetic dose?

[@nikidesignsolutionsandgami1518]

The reason why we don't have it is because it's a crime against human rights to do so. And such violations if caused injury can get you a $10,000.00 USD fine, and/or a decade in a federal prison.

[@danielleterry180]

Wish everyone could have seen husbands face when he snuck up to see what I was watching lol

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤣🤣

[@redalert7574]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@jennifershields2827]

Haha! 🤣

[@nightthorn1233]

😂

[@kareno6222]

Haha!! My son did the same thing. “Mom! What are you watching???”

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Crystal does such a great job of educating the public! A natural teacher... I was a teacher for over 25 years and I spent the last 4 coaching new teachers, and some not new that just never could figure it out! Natural teachers are an amazing asset and living library.🙂😎🐐🧡

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤗

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

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[@jengreenhill6256]

Darren's face says it all about how he feels about that job.. hehehe

[@lemonade4520]

eww

[@ronaawalt3311]

I need your helper for about 30 minutes or so, he is such a great help! I usually band by myself, but occasionally have help from my youngest son :) You did an excellent job of explaining the whole process, start to finish. Thanks for being so candid.

[@MrGr8golf]

Thank you, Crystal. I enjoy watching you guys work with your goats. I especially like that your helpers are so polite and willing to help, too.

[@jenniferlynnehunter5741]

We are new to raising goats and have an amazing relationship with our breeder at 6E Farmstead. However, Emily always recommends that goat owners learn from quality goat breeders and I am happy to have found you as another resource. Thank you for your informative videos.

[@bluerose6219]

I swear on little dude #2 after you said he's ok he bleated out no I'm not

[@beaddazzleme]

Oh my goodness "No I'm NNNOT"

[@shargomol3572]

Haha yup I thought I heard say "oohh daaad"

[@maryburke6682]

I heard it as well

[@rebekaheager9518]

Exactly what I heard!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

This is hilarious. Many of you are commenting that! Now I have to go back and listen!

[@furiousfucshiagoddess7616]

Well, I just banded my little buckling. First ever banding and I was freaking out quite a bit. I watch your videos all of the time and you have taken me through so many goat situations, so this is just the new situation. :) Thank you so much for having such a great channel!

[@melissalangford5219]

Poor little guys☹️ They are so cute. You are so sweet and tender with the goats no matter what you are doing to them Love you guys❤️❤️❤️

[@ParkerPeachesAnthemLights14]

Yayyy I love this channel and I am so excited for the next round of babies

[@jeriannroberts1816]

Crystal playing with her mummy balls and Derek playing with his shop vac. What could be better for a laugh than that?🤣😂. Darrin looking away and squeezing his legs shut is a good indicator he may know to keep away when mom has the banding tool! Very informative Crystal. Thanks. Had to show my elderly mom Derek's bug control and it gave her a good hardy laugh. Blessings

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤣

[@lemonade4520]

disgusting

[@Bsargentnoble1]

Your son is VERY brave.

[@Loveeachotheritfeelsgood]

I love how you touched them all lovingly after you banded them 🥰 thanks for sharing, I’m not a goat owner but still very interesting!

[@restorationhomestead5305]

I am in total awe of you!! This was a huge issue for me, years ago, my baby boy was "crunched" not banded. I was totally scarred for life! I will now use this method once I get my goats. My baby boy passed on due to the urethra crystals. I was devastated. Thank you for showing a safe way. ~Pam

[@lemonade4520]

the pain on banding will last for days

[@joha7484]

Darren is the one in "excruciating pain" LOL

[@ellenlefavour628]

I have a five week old buckling who I plan to wether and am so grateful for this video. You are my go to girl on all things dwarf goats. Thank you so much for teaching us all you do.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤗

[@angiesgarden1724]

Wow! You did an amazing job! I'm getting ready to castrate 4 bucks - I have never done this before and am nervous. Thank you so much for demonstrating the method so clearly.

[@heatherj3385]

Wow, I have got to say, you did this better than my vet. I'm doing it by myself using your method next time. I think the slow way you release the band is the game changer. Thank you so much!!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

It makes a huge difference. That would really pinch them bad otherwise.

[@themarriageguides1955]

Question. The young bucklings we got have not been disbudded and still have their horns. Would you still hold them the same way?

[@chrissyholford8013]

Thank you for this helpful information and for showing how the banding process is done. We are getting ready to band our bucklings tomorrow so this is just what i needed to see in preparation for the job.

[@jillianhungerford1897]

Dear Crystal, Just love how gentle you are with this ,after 500 of them big pot of disinfectant wack them on off to the next one. Excellent food source best meat ever . Hope your all travelling well and keeping safe , crazy here in Australia at the moment lots of covid this state is shut down ,fortunately i am antisocial and live in the country.

[@calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419]

I'm just starting to get into Nubian Dwarf goats and found your channel! I love your channel! Subbed! Thanks Crystal for sharing!

[@andreadvorak5496]

Little dude #2...your ok...I'm Nawwwt! We call it "Fun On The Farm". Thanks Crystal and family!

[@ellankane1548]

Lil dude number 2 yelled 'im nooot' when you said he was ok 😂 and when you pulled his bits through sounded like he sait 'oh god' that little buck is so funny

[@ScarySkele]

Well if he was saying that, I feel sorry for him losing his testicles... Ouch! However that was pretty funny.

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Lol, my hubby refused to help with the banding when we first started. 😂 Eventually he got past his squeamishness but he still cringes a little every time. Excellent demonstration Crystal, my vet was the one who first showed me how to do it. I’ve castrated pigs and I’ve got to say, I infinitely prefer banding to actual surgery. Unfortunately there’s some people out there that don’t understand the realities of farming and animal husbandry, but I hope this video and others like it out there perhaps help to lay to rest some of the misconceptions surrounding wethering a goat. Kudos to your awesome helper as well ❤️

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

I'm actually kind of dreading castrating the little pigs when we get to that! I have awhile to worry about it though lol

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Blue Cactus Dairy Goats I honestly dread it every year. If we can, I get help with it from our vet...but this year I had no choice but to do it myself as she wasn’t able to come out due to the c19 restrictions, plus I’m having to stay isolated myself due to a iffy immune system due to a genetic disease. When compared to banding, it’s like night and day. Not at all the same experience, that’s for sure. Luckily I’ve gotten so I’m as quick as I can safely be with it, and the numbing topical spray my vet suggested I use seems to help the little guys quite a bit. I truly hate to cause anything pain, and It’s pretty scary the first time - but I have absolutely no doubt you will manage it without issues - it’s just a matter of knowing it’s got to be done, and you clearly have that same approach to reality that’s needed for it. 😉❤️ (That said, if you can? Get either your vet or someone with lots of experience to show you how and then walk you step by step through how to do it when it comes time. I always find it easier to do when someone I trust is nearby to help if needed).

[@lonniwinsand2211]

Thank you Crystal for sharing all your knowledge and experience, I enjoy your videos!

[@genevieveflowers1500]

This was a great video!!!! Very educational and it helps that the goats were not in any pain. Totally painless! That was great!

[@rashellyohn5128]

Thank you for how you care for the kids and pass that on to those who want to learn.

[@marileeabbott176]

Oops should of waited until the end of the video. Crystal you answered all my questions. Your the best Mommy to all your kiddos 💖

[@lauriem.7477]

Crystal: They just mumify and fall off (Clanks them together) Men watching:😨 Me:😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤣🤣

[@gmloalejandro]

🤦‍♂️😫😫

[@melissajarvis4829]

I was wondering what her boy thought, holding the bucklings in his lap, legs open...

[@sunsetkitty2932]

My boyfriends expression dropped when i showed him that part. Then he said "thank god they're already too old" to which i said "that just means we would need a professional 😈" (jokingly)

[@bettylaughlin5232]

I'm sorry, your video is educational and awesome, but comments had me laughing so hard. Thank you.

[@gomezloco9]

Great video! New with goats and Learning how to take care of them, great explanation!!!

[@ubetchya78]

A shame when a blue eyed, polled buckling isn't otherwise buck material... Someone watching the end of your video without the context from the other day would wonder just what kind of neat-freak your husband is, to be out there vacuuming the garden. LOL

[@vickysmith2090]

Haha he is hoovering up Blister Bugs! He got stung on his foot the other day :)

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

🤣🤣🕷🦟🐜

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

I started laughing straight away! I hate blister bugs- I wish I had thought of vacuuming them up!😂😂🧡😂😂

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol!!

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

ubetchya78 ROFL, yes!! I knew what he was doing but oh my, your comment made me laugh lol.

[@maryburke6682]

Watched Lester and his son from IMA survivor donkey and animal sanctuary done the only male baby goat out of 7 babies a couple days ago. They were given 3 boar goats back around December they made the mistake of doing the banding in the pasture with the other goats. Another male goat tried to stop it from happening lol. They also have a video on castrating the adult male they have (dad to all 7 babies) by the vet. Your videos are always so informative.

[@levityspotion]

So well filmed and demonstrated! Excellent video!

[@212acres3]

Thanks for the tips. We are fixing to do this to ours next month.

[@OzarkMountainGoats]

First off, I love the orange and blue shirt! I’ve been looking at your merchandise and I think that’s one of my favorite color combinations. 🧡💙🧡 You do such an excellent job demonstrating and banding your buckling‘s. We bought the equipment needed so we will be able to do that when the time comes. Thank you for all your expertise advice Crystal. We really appreciate and love your channel! Josie & Jim

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Those two colors do look good together, right? 🤗🤗

[@OzarkMountainGoats]

Blue Cactus Dairy Goats - absolutely!!

[@johnrobertsart]

Great video showing this process in detail. You guys are great.

[@Zinnias2go]

Lol 😂 he’s still vacuuming those beetles ehhh? Thnx for the lesson in Banding...my husband better be nice to me...I have knowledge & skills 😉🤣😂🤣😱

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤣🤣

[@lemonade4520]

and what happened if you're the one who's not being nice? jeez they don't allow us to make some domestic violence jokes anymore

[@FITZIEBLUE]

gosh those little guys took that so well....shows that you take lots of time with your goats and breeding program; excellent temperament. Great tutorial; thanks !

[@angre6422]

The edits at the end are hilarious. Good instructive video.

[@jodyflores601]

Great informative peaceful video, thank you! :)

[@wendywobbles1]

Poor Darren 😂 one false move and he too would of been a whether lol 😉😁👪👏💕

[@jenng2454]

Lol that’s what I thought

[@keerthikeerthi9795]

😭

[@praveengowda9120]

😁👌😁

[@lemonade4520]

you're disguting

[@hubsonson6393]

some males would go a long way to be in this goat's place. Especially when the procedure is performed by such a woman :)

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Thank you for the schooling , good info and presentation. Today is the day . I'm subed Thanks again !!

[@Supatsu]

I'm just throwing this out here as a word to the wise or anyone who would say "Nah I can wait another week..." I had a buck who I swear got a doe pregnant at 7-8ish weeks. I was careless about my fencing and new to keeping bucks. Next day I found him in does pen, I moved him and it didn't happen again but that 1 encounter was all it took. 7-8 weeks old they can and will do it!! I had no idea they could start that early but, it was proof of what you guys are saying lol

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Yes they sure can breed that young! Some of those boys hit the ground ready! 😂

[@hoopnfarm]

That second little guy! You said your ok! And i swear he daid no im not😅❤ thank you so much foe this video its time to my little bucks.

[@user-qb5jx8jy2q]

Have you ever castrated?

[@ruthgallant6047]

Thanks for showing what you find in the pens after they fall off. Very interesting.

[@Zarmiera]

Crystal: showing off old mumified testicles from previous batch of whethers clanking them together and such like trophies Goats in the background: she's mocking us! Next she'll have ours as trophies! Me: why the heck do you still have those!? Lol Love your videos Blue Cactus Dairy Goats! They make me laugh but have a healthy dose of reality.

[@DustyPhantom-ne5hy]

4:58 It sounds like the (soon to be) wether says "I'm not!" after Crystal says "You're okay" lol

[@GenuinelyJodi]

That’s so crazy!! My husband wouldn’t watch this one. 😂 what was yours vacuuming? Too funny!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol! He was vacuuming blister beetles! Nasty little things

[@PRDreams]

Thank you for all the lessons.

[@hattiecolley54]

Wow u r a wealth of information. Personally, I would have a difficult time doing that, but I get that it is necessary. I admire ur strength and knowledge, and thank u for sharing!

[@elizabethsmith2083]

Your baby boy doesn't seem to be afraid lol

[@beverlyallen5308]

Ok I’ve seen this before was done on a farm I used to visit good job lady

[@raidenwolfe6495]

Okay ive been watching this channel all day...never even looked at the time once..how did i get hooked on this? ...oh well guess i know what im watching tonight 🖤

[@martincarey577]

She loves her Job

[@sandrathomas2145]

I referred your channel to a farm in Upstate New York. Thanks for answering my question on banding. Like I said before if I had a farm I would have bought one of those little bucks and then found does somewhere.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤗

[@212acres3]

Going to try this on our little guy today. My wife loves your channel!!

[@212acres3]

Want to give a shoutout to your great helper!! Good job bud! Keep helping out yo momma. Have a blessed week!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

He is my best helper! Love my boy!

[@fightorflightgamer4420]

Thanks for showing what happens after. I've watched some banding videos, but they didn't say what happens next lol

[@shemer00]

It's so much more difficult with calves. I call it extreme fishing with a lasso. Bless you for getting personal with them. Also dont forget that you can only do this at a certain age. It can kill them if you dont get them at a certain age.

[@ashlidockery8225]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos! I sure appreciate it!

[@johnalilajagem8035]

I love the explanations.

[@Haytchtwoalt]

Great and clear tutorial

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

Informative video as usual. I had to laugh about your son's face. He looked SO thrilled about being your banding helper. 😅

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol

[@HomsteadingThePioneerWay]

Good info, i send everyone that buys from me to your channel for all the info thy need to raise goats thanks my my you tube goat friend

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

🤗🤗

[@homesteadinginarkansas987]

My favorite goat person...thank you so much.

[@horsecraz2y714]

I'm sure on the 2nd dude when you said ' you're ok ' sure he said no I'm not

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

This is what I hear! Lol

[@bellehollins]

I heard it, too! 😂

[@bronny5148]

Heard it too!

[@droten2231]

Great video. Thank you

[@songbirds3712]

Darren was thinking “there but for the grace of God go I”😂

[@deborahmiller3443]

I sware when you said your ok to the second goat he said , "I'm Not!" Lol.

[@jrvautour1]

Thanks for the informative video,

[@brandeissports3436]

That was educational. Thanks.

[@jessekerrshaw3261]

I don't know much about goats, but I knew a lady who bred them. Apparently the goats all screamed and ran around in pain after this. She filmed it and thought it was hilarious... I'm glad to see not all suffer after doing this.

[@lemonade4520]

and who's that lady?

[@mariaakers8961]

Some of those boys with gorgeous blue eyes would have make awesome herd sires! But things happen and some don’t sell so totally understand!❤️ all the goats you guys have are so gorgeous!

[@joespring7240]

great video!

[@deborrahdutra5599]

Very informative thanks

[@suzib777]

Just a comment from someone that grew up on a cattle ranch back in the day......this is so much more humane!! Poor bulls were castrated with a device and lots of blood. Hopefully now days it is more humane in the cattle industry.......

[@ScarySkele]

I am a male who knows a lot about the processes/options and Calves are castrated with bands now. Very humane, no blood. Yeah its not fun getting hit in the testicles so, I can't imagine what Hell your bulls went through. What would you do with the bull bits after it was done?

[@caitimiller6551]

The last little guy sounded like he was yelling help help help 😂

[@llulabeee]

Nice video! I’m in college for farming and they teach us this method but they haven’t actually showed us exactly where to place the band. This was really helpful

[@lyndaperky4687]

I finally watched this one, I thought it might be gross. This seems much kinder than what I imagined castration would be. Love the orange shirt.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Good for you Crystal! We plan to eat unsold kids as well.

[@greenwichhillhomestead]

very interesting thanks for sharing

[@aruwewetv6018]

HELLO CRYSTAL AND THANKS FOR THIS AWESOME VIDEO. PLSSSSS DO WE HAVE TO BE APPLYING LUBRICANT DISINFECTANT SUCH AS IODINE OR SO TO AVOID INFECTION WHILE THE BANDING DEVELOPS WOUND AS IT FALLS OFF?? ALSO WOULD THERE BE ANY NEED TO BE APPLYING LUBRICANT SUCH AS OLIVE OIL OR VASELINE AROUND THE WOUND TO MINIMIZE PAINS TOWARDS THE OPEN WOUND WHILST THE TESTICLES ARE FALLING OFF GRADUALLY???? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR RESPONSE SUCH AS OLIVE OIL OR VASELINE

[@debayansarkar792]

Thank You... for this week..

[@autumnwillow4987]

That last dude was differently umm... gifted

[@1cryinprofit]

Thanks for the very thorough and informative video. the testicle castanets at 12:04 and your expression, funnnnny

[@marthasullivan7521]

One brave helper, a must! Where do I find one as good as Darin? And he can film too!!!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

A mother could never ask for a more perfect son! ♥️♥️

[@duncanosborne4871]

Your son looked a bit worried, i use those bands which are called elastrator bands and the tool is a elastrator we use exactly the same here in the uk for tail docking lambs and castrating bull calves

[@marissashelley2362]

I sure am glad that you left Emmet Golden intact as I agree with your vet!!! 😂 🤣 😅 😱

[@ubetchya78]

Not sure they could have gotten those into a band anyway... LOL

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol!

[@lesliemandic9673]

Dude #2 said " No I'm Not!!" Loud n clear!!! ROTF!! LMFBO!! I have only been through 1 its uncomfortable for sure but they do get over it. I would still like to learn more about the Burdizzo method. I am guessing the wethers that can be shown are not supposed to have dried sacs. LOL.

[@johnbroussard6298]

I wether my first buck this weekend. Thanks for the video. I'm keeping an eye on him over the next few days. Is it normal for him to lose his appetite over a 24 hour period? He is walking around so I guess that's good. He just off by himself today in my barn. Any thoughts

[@nobullinvestments]

Well done!

[@loulund9367]

Hi Crystal and BCG is it me or Did little man number 2 say no I am not ok it was a bleat but so funny , love From Across the Pond in Plymouth England.

[@gingerreid8569]

We have had two of our nannies kid...in Texas...in power outtage and 9 inches of snow...ugh...but...they are all boys :( (two more nannies to go, same buck...ours are not registered or even total same breed, so pet quality only...Sure I will be using this video in a couple months...thanks for all the detail you post...it helps us who are in outer space when it comes to new goats and kidding and such.

[@tomcooke6670]

Thank you. It was very informative. Will this procedure work on older males.

[@DockleyRanch]

A good review for us. Thanks!

[@user-qb5jx8jy2q]

Have you ever castrated?

[@yassejen3122]

Yet i learned a new thing! 👍❤️

[@unicornprincess001]

I would re-title this video "how to make homemade dog treats"

[@user-qb5jx8jy2q]

Funny lol. Would you ever castrate a creature?