I did something REALLY STUPID

[@Citystead]

The fact that you have an area called Gen Pop just makes me chuckle.

[@vickiharrington8870]

Agreed lol

[@amrice62]

Me too

[@amrice62]

Those wheels never stop turning , do they? How do you sleep at night with the constant stream of ideas?

[@Paul_Au]

Tip from the Aussie Plant operator: Keep your load as low as possible ALL the time. That's not to say you can't raise it if for instance, you need to lift a long load over a set of gate posts, but if you do need to, only raise it for as short a time as possible. Even when empty its best practice to keep the bucket or forks close to the ground. Buckecutting edge t or fork tipss tilted back slightly. Fork tips can be a hazard. Dont tip them back too much. Ideally the tips of the (empty) forks should be 2 to 3 inches above the ground, but that may need to be more if in uneven ground.

[@keptinkaos6384]

have tractor will travel but you know what a video/"you could have an online training course" should be supplied for people like Morgan who are 1st-time users tractors kill and it's mostly through improper use...

[@Paul_Au]

@@keptinkaos6384 If only I had a tractor. I have never owned one but for 40 odd years I drove machines owned by others. (Loaders, Dozers, Tractors. On the surface and underground). Things like that are second nature to me but if you don't know, you don't know. I didnt intend my comment to be in anyway critical and I believe from the responses here nobody saw it that way... and I'm pleased.

[@pat0652]

@@Paul_Au I think your comment was constructive, hence the like from the channel owner.

[@Paul_Au]

@@pat0652 Yeah that was the point I was trying to make. And that it seemed that people got that.

[@donaldgulledge729]

Constructive words of wisdom. I would add, that it is OFTEN better to drive in reverse with a bulky load than it is to try to see adequately over or around a big load like this one. You will find you have a lot less fear or uncertainty about what you might hit when you have a clear field of view driving backward to your lay down spot.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Great work! Those MX machines are super impressive. Pro tip. If you carry the load lower and more parallel to the ground, the tractor will be more stable while transporting heavy loads. The higher you go the higher the overall center of gravity.

[@davidelias2941]

Agreed, even if it is a light load it is a good habit to form. That way if you start getting into heavier loads the possible Oops moments will be fewer and less expensive/dangerous.

[@GoldShawFarm]

That’s a good tip. Thank you! Still learning!

[@OddPaw]

Came here to give that same tip!

[@Janduin45]

Exactly right, carry stuff as low as you can and just slightly tilted backwards. Higher is way more unstable and also a coop or a shed is much more likely to be destroyed if dropped from 5-6 feet instead of 1, which it may very well survive unscathed.

[@PTRMAN]

@@OddPaw Me too. Saw that coop going up up up and thought STOP! Why are you going so high? Just further to fall if problems. Guessing he wanted to be sure he could see. Hey, nobody gets it 100% right the first few times....

[@Matt-uv7ji]

Morgan: Give me your extra chickens, i'll take good care of them! Also Morgan, first video with the new chickens: Well, i've lost one of the chickens... Glad you were able to find it in the end! :)

[@Lessiebelle]

Your wife is just the cutest thing ever! Best part of the video is at the end where she is holding Rosie with that "child-like" facial expression!!! It took me back to the joyous times of my childhood when I would name every new animal that came into my life-an experience one never forgets! Thank you for the smile and trip down memory lane!!

[@madcat4301]

You had me at "Stupid." We've all been there. Pablo Barn Cat: "Who me? Those chickens are friends, not food." Rosie the Chicken: "I would've made it too, if it hadn't been for that dang cat!"

[@deborahenyeart]

So glad you found the missing chicken. Rosalie is a good name for her.

[@piteusx8440]

Be careful of Alison. There's rumors around the farm she murders unruly chickens, :)

[@madcat4301]

Piteus X Well, if the chickens think she will they'll behave themselves. Psych!

[@michalrzmichalrz6656]

Randomly reminded me of mid-august over here where I am. It's the time when dozens of storks gather and form large groups (30+ birds) before flying south for the winter. It's also the time when combines and tractors work in fields, so the birds literally swarm the machines without any fear because of all the tasty things that get unearthed by them. Normally they just walk behind them like infantry taking cover behind a tank.

[@jawjagrrl]

Our farm dogs will follow at a safe distance when the bushhog is running, waiting for fleeing field rats, etc.

[@Creative-Chaos]

Wonderful image!

[@princessjello]

Really love the drone footage honestly. It's just soothing to see the animals roaming at superspeed Edit: thank you for enabling captions.

[@angelaevalynnwainwright4494]

Also loving and enjoying the soundtrack xx getting good at this editing malarkey young man.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It's an amazing feeling to finally have all your sacrifice and saving money pay off and get a tractor. It'll be in an upcoming episode on my channel, but I just invested in a John Deere 3039 with a full cab, loader and snow blower. All my sacrifice and saving paid off too and I feel so good about it. I can do things that I wasn't able to do before. I'm a novice tractor operator too as it does have a bit of a learning curve. Great episode Morgan.

[@OddPaw]

Mistakes may have been made, but at the end of the day, your goals were accomplished and no bird was left running loose. You're getting this whole farmer thing down just fine! :)

[@ericahinkle4901]

A Tractor does take time to get comfortable with, but don't be scared of it! Its kind of like having a dog. Once you understand it and bond with it, she'll never let you down!

[@sashsmith4425]

I know this may sound stupid but I think pablo may have locked in on rosey and chased her back towards you and kept stalking so she didn't try go back out into the open area and get herself lost. Pablo is one pawesome kitty he deserves some treats and lots of snuggles 💖🐾

[@ThatPurpleMoustache]

I think its really admirable and amazing how much work you do. Getting up at dawn till dusk working on your farm and finding time to film cinematic shots at the same time, then go home and edit it all. Do you ever relax??

[@quiveringmoist7558]

I'm sure hes getting more revenue from KZbin videos than from his farm products.

[@GoldShawFarm]

I find video making really relaxing, but yeah, I also have the occasional lazy day where I do things like sit around and read a book or watch something like the Mandalorian.

[@valarielewis9501]

@@GoldShawFarm Good for you. I started watching your channel almost 2 months ago and now I'm hooked and loving it! 😊😊

[@much2soon]

@@valarielewis9501 same!!

[@hilarywhite2953]

I think the main reason I keep coming back and watching - apart from loving the birds and the dog and all that - is to watch a guy taking on challenges, making mistakes and figuring out how to fix them, getting on with things in a sensible and energetic way. It's the figuring-out-ness of it that appeals. This taking on a big project in the real world, breaking it down into smaller tasks, working out how to do the tasks, learning things, and doing stuff. Our virtual life, in which in the real world we just sit in our chairs watching other people do things, seems like a shadow of reality in comparison. It makes me want to get on with my own stuff in a more realistic way. It's really helpful.

[@joshyaks]

Thanks for playing a clip from the album that made me fall headlong into punk music back in 1994! Edit: Holy hell, I've just realized that that was more than a quarter of a century ago! How did that happen?!

[@calvinhidude5844]

How the hell is this not 1 million subscribers? It's good stuff!

[@kaywalbright8436]

Glad you found her. You are a great provider for your animals. God bless you

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

I feel like you missed an opportunity there. Release the Geese, Release the Quacken....what about Release the Cluckin'!? Nice to have the tractor. Life is so much easier when you have good tools. Glad you found Rosie, she does blend right in with the dried grasses.

[@tommielourogers4327]

I like “Release the Cluckins!” You should definitely add that to your morning repertoire.

[@LOSTinTime6]

I was going to say of course the chicken that got loose was the one that blends right in to the landscape. Glad she's back safely now!

[@flautalee3090]

You’ve become quite a good carpenter. And can’t get over your ginormous tractor! Hahaha! Great job! Oh, I spoke with my cat whisperer re adding an outside screened run or screened room for Lil, as other fans have recommended. He said that this is a great idea to help Lil adjust to being an inside cat. I’m glad you found Rosie!

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

Toby loves you for the love and respect you give him and of course for the treats, also.

[@Birddude88]

When I saw the video title and the thumbnail, I really thought I was about to watch you obliterate that coop with the tractor lol

[@cbm207]

Don’t be too hard on yourself, them animals are lucky. Also why is Allison so gorgeous. O Allison, how ye beauty illuminates! Love to both of you ♥️

[@flibbertygibbette]

My favorite moment in this entire video was when you looked at Allison and asked her what the little hen's name was, and she took that pause, and there was a moment between you, and between her and the chicken, and that is why I watch these videos. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was fun to watch you move that chicken coop! But those little moments are what I'm really here for. That and you saying "Rosalind" and Allison saying "or Rosie!" and we're all pretty sure that chicken's actual name is Rosie. heh. Hello Rosie! Glad you're safe!

[@fredgold52]

Gotta say it, you are soooooo fortunate to have Allison with you on this adventure!!!

[@mariemaroney7891]

Wow, how easy was that with the tractor. Next to Toby it’s probably your next best investment. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Troxle-r3t]

Why is it so satisfying watching the goose and ducks you should do a video with just the poultry running around

[@alicejoeker6887]

You have become so clever handling the tractor. 👍🏻. The new chicken house you build looks very professionally done ✅ I’m sure Toby dog 🐩 loves you a lot and not because of the treats you give him. He’s such a good natured grand dog . I like him a lot. I kind of admire all the many different things you’re taking on. 👏.

[@conaldeugenepeterson2147]

I’m glad that part about Pablo wanting some chicken dinner wasn’t foreshadowing.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Morgan nice to see you , thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐩🐈🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@RealBetaB]

All farm animals deserve a human like you two... 👍

[@MamaTtoB-P]

Awww I'm so glad you found her. Rosalyn fits too, great name.

[@danielafurlan322]

So glad that You found Rosie, their so cute and good mommas.

[@carrieh9956]

I love how Pablo follows you around outside, he's always near you when you are there. Super cute.

[@isauris1]

I just love your videos. I am watching them in Nov. 2020 during one of the worse periods of humankind history. I feel high levels of anxiety and your videos have the power to relax me a lot. I think your farm is wonderful and you are absolutely great showing your work and commitment. And you funny too. :D Thanks

[@stellakalivas2302]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I love how your Farm is growing and how you give names to all your Animals. It makes me so happy to watch you and all your farm Animals. Thanks for sharing it all. Love from Massachusetts.

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Glad u finally caught Rosie. And she is safe now. 😷💖

[@kellyfoster8903]

I really love how you can see how much Alison loves her babies. She is so compassionate.

[@ArkriteTheMad]

"I lost a bird" My first reaction was to wonder why you're not walking around shaking the feed bucket. That always brought the chickens running when I was a kid! :)

[@much2soon]

Yes, it works for my ducks!

[@coraleereid1585]

Are you the incarnated reflection of Charlie Chaplin? So hilarious. It's always nice to see and hear Allison with her gentle ways. Waiting for the perfect pic to send you from beautiful Las Vegas Nevada 💪🙋‍♀️🌼

[@GoldShawFarm]

Ha!

[@bobanzikic779]

@@GoldShawFarm Try useing your Knight Vision Goggles it should come handy also in day time for big or small things and situation. It should save you a lot of time running around. I'm shore if your Knight Vision has different colours which you can adjust for different sercamstanses. I have one of the smaller ( FLIR ) very handy and happy. Great investment. Great show that you provide especially in these crazy time that we live in and you bring entertainment and happiness to others around the world. Best wishes from Australia. O by the way I have noticed the way you walk to but it looks more like a cuddle teddy bear . See you later mate.

[@Jennifer62389]

I like your choices of music.

[@fr0gg135]

I love how much effort you put into the video editing to make it all engaging. Truly sets you apart from most others doing this

[@Youcandrinkcoffee]

Thank you! For sharing the ups and downs of farm life. I really appreciate it. Wish I had the ability to do what you could do from the city to the farm life. I'm really impressed

[@capitalv8263]

Glad Rosie got caught back.😊👍

[@nnie1]

I've been there before with chickens. I had one of mine panic, hop the stone wall that boarders my farm, and dissapear into my neigbor's woods. After about an hour or so, she showed up again, and I got her home. Mistakes do not happen because we are dumb, or supid, they happen to teach us. Every mistake I've made in homesteading has brought me closer to knowing how to homestead, though I can't claim to know what I'm doing still, lol. Don't beat yourself up too much for mistakes, for in the end, they accomplish as much as sucess dose. Thank you for another great vedio, as a fellow new englander you always inspire me to keep going in my homestead journey, from centeral mass.

[@brghtsprkls416]

More 360 vids PLEASE 🤗❤️

[@tinaleotta-odea5532]

What a treat it is to have found your you tube videos. Your descriptions are absolutely hilarious. Keep up the good work with your feathered friends. Looks like Toby is a joy to have at your side.

[@valarielewis9501]

Allison is so pretty and she loves the farm and you! You're one blessed dude!😊

[@arakwar]

The time spent looking for 1 chicken prove how much you care about your animals. You did the same for every one of them that disapeared. Mistakes happens, don’t stress over it.

[@cekfraun]

Good job moving those structures. And hooray for Rosie! Loved this video.

[@northernpennrailproduction3373]

Happy monday morgan

[@dianne8929]

Glad it ALL ended well 👍👍

[@sabineleigh2336]

Don't put yourself down your doing great it takes mistakes to learn. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@donnaml8776]

Yay!!! Good days work!!! Yes, thank you for having closed captioning!!!

[@FatemaLiya]

Thank goodness you found her

[@stevo43068]

So glad you found the Bird. Love.

[@fannyrosani8715]

Oh so pretty normal to make mistake ..but st the end you found Rosie ..l was so tense watching it ..n follow the sadness ..glad the cat did not eat the chiken .nice to see Alison lookong sp well at the end ....🥰😍 God bless you all ...❤💕💕💕💕

[@SkyPodp]

It’s only a screwup if you can’t fix it. 😁

[@EndPoliceBrutailty]

Hey there, I've done stupid stuff, too. It sucks for sure! I'm glad all was well in the end. I still think you're farming skills are cool and I enjoy your videos! I find lots of them funny 😊

[@V4zz33]

Forking 101: If you cannot see forward because of the load on your forks, REVERSE!;))

[@diceportz7107]

I used to drive a forklift & I was thinking the same thing. lol Also, you won't need to raise the load so high and don't have to worry about smashing it if it falls.

[@V4zz33]

@@diceportz7107 Yes, but our hero didn't know any better at that time.;)) Or even if you drop it, you smash it up just a bit .;))

[@onetuliptree]

LoL I wondered about how he is supposed to see where he is going, good thing he did not drive into the pond!

[@sharonatkins5844]

So glad you found Rosie : )

[@The_Woof_Pack]

Your wife is so sweet! I would have named that chicken Bonny or something that to do with breaking out of jail lol but your wife just sweetly looked down at the long lost hen and lovingly named her Rosy!

[@BlackSeranna]

This is the hard work of being a farmer. Glad you have a front loader. Haha, and I love the Gotta Keep Em Separated song, nice touch! You are the most modern farmer I know!

[@Mythilt]

I'll be honest, I was expecting you to go to put the 3 chickens back in their pen, only to discover the missing chicken made the journey in their coop.

[@beatriztorres-lopez2688]

I love the Black rooster ! I’m so happy y’all found Rosie I was starting to get sad too :(

[@fredgold52]

That cabin you built for the fancy chickens looks great. Your building skills have come a long way.

[@RealHypocrisy]

I love your music choice, the piano seems so fitting.... i couldn't say why but it does.

[@dawsie]

😹😹😹😹Move the coup she flew the coup 🙈🙈🙈so glad you finally caught Rose-a-lee the 🐓and all before dark nice going. 😹😹😹

[@margie6534]

Don't be too hard on yourself. We all do goofy things....good thing you have that sweet tractor to help!

[@dt8ustotten285]

Thank goodness you found the chicken!!!!!!!

[@lajohnson1967]

Glad you found her!

[@joanneganon7157]

I'm glad everything worked out for the Chicken Coop and the Chicken 💪👍👏 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@faithsovilla6009]

Was feeling cranky until I watched your video. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Glad everything worked out. 😊

[@lizarnold87]

Maybe it is time to cut the fence again......well, look at you, i am so proud! Glad you found Rosy

[@margaretbedwell58]

I am so glad you found that beautiful chicken. I like the name Rosie for her. Have a Blessed day

[@BeeHus2256]

"Gen Pop".. you kill me. Still snort laughing over that one!

[@HeraldHealer]

I think Toby-dog loves you for the scritchies as well of the treats.

[@SeanC571]

If I can add a suggestion from someone who has operated a fair amount of equipment, always keep the load as low to the ground as you can, and you only need to tilt the load back slightly.

[@clairecakes9860]

What a cute little episode!! I appreciate that you post these videos! That make my day just a little bit better!!

[@frederickmoller]

Glad the you two found Rosalind, don't beat yourself up over this stuff like this happens to all of us! You doing really well in your operation of your loader, I operated a scoop tram which is an underground mining loader for over 35 years, it was almost always enjoyable operate except in camera remote operation, that's frustrating. lol

[@proudchristian77]

Awe, glad you found the chicken , & she got a nice name taboot ! I have sweet memories of farm life as a child , it was loads of fun , : )

[@craigduddles5650]

Good job! You'll get more at ease with moving things like this. I've got a few hundred hours on my new tractor and remember the feeling. You don't need to lift that high. If something falls, it's less breakage.

[@foureyedpossum4613]

Good idea locking Toby up! Our yard has a fence around it so any time someone comes home they have to open the gate, my grandma's dog goes absolutely nuts and runs infront of any vehicle coming into the yard. He never gets hurt but we always have to make sure he's put away.

[@kimberli2391]

Welcome back Rosie! 😊🐔🐥🐔🐥

[@christineribone9351]

Hee hee. Oliver Douglas is at it again! When you said "tractor"; I said, "oh no!" Keep the load low and forks flatter, buddy. Not bad. Only one mishap, a lost chicken, and you found her! You two crazy kids! 😄😄 Another happy ending to this episode of GA! Nice hearing Mrs. Douglas speak. You should let her out of the barn more often.

[@Goldenblitzer]

Wow, how far the farm came along over the last 2 years is amazing

[@mirabelgrace]

They care so much 🥺🥺🥺

[@iczesmv]

I remember when you didn't even have Toby Dog, and you were talking about getting a tractor, and now you have to lock up Toby Dog to make sure he doesn't get run over by the tractor :). A lot of growth after all this time.

[@freakier0790]

I'm so happy you found her. It's quite brave of you to film and post some of these things. I know you would have posted it even if you hadn't found her, and people might give you a hard time for that. This time, I am glad it was a happy ending. Give Lil a little pat on the head for me.

[@Gina-dz4jg]

I haven't read all the comments, but in case that happens again (and it's happened to most of us!), you might consider teaching the chickens to come like you do the ducks. All it takes is one of your special calls -- mine is "laaay-dies!" with the word drawn out so that it's distinctive, and some scratch or some other treat. Once they make the connection between that call and a treat, it doesn't take long for them to come running every time they hear you. I suppose you've heard of this method before, but it could have really helped you that day under the circumstances. Anyway, so glad it worked out well!

[@aneladevine3887]

I really love watching your channel. I learn new things and you are great about explaining things. Love traitors. Thanks for everything ! Have a great day....

[@amyb5339]

Well Morgan, those of us who have been with you for awhile....well, we just know. At one point you had "all your ducks in a row", and then you added chickens. Margie was the harbinger of how the chicken venture would go. Not necessarily all murder (cue Psycho music), but maybe more uphill. 😁 You are the best!

[@judykinsman3258]

You’re video was such a wonderful way to start my week. Thank you so much. Hugs.

[@nancyechlin5806]

I love that you use Peter and The Wolf !

[@lauriepalmer6421]

Please dont feel stupid. Good learning experience. Isn't that the way you have built a farm, trial and error? I think you feel for each and every life you have on the farm, it really hurts when your activities hurt them in some way. Dont be dishartent. We are with you

[@sheritaj1732]

You're so hard on yourself. You got this, mistakes and all. Just keep moving forward as you always do 👍🏾

[@Boone351]

I agree, keep the load on front loader LOW to ground. Some of we folks have found out the wrong way why.

[@stephenriley9084]

Morgan, What I take from this is that your woodwork isn't as bad as it seems!🙂. You can pick it up and move it and it stays in one piece. Mazeltov! Regards Stephen.

[@debshep8141]

Happy ending for everyone! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@curiouscat3384]

Hahahaha! You have just confessed what happens to every homesteader - constantly moving things around and redoing things because you just can't always anticipate how things will work until you work with it! My sympathies dear.

[@royfrank7101]

When you move things with your front end loader, it would be best to pickthings up just clear of the ground, you willbe able to see where your going as well as less of a chancetipping your tractor over