I Had To Shoot Dunbar!

[@GrdmaKat2000]

I agree with Marissa, paint those darts a hot or neon pink. Hope the meds work fast for Dunbar and his eye gets better soon.

[@lisagorski5116]

Hot pink with a beeping locator.

[@helenhodge-croom9635]

Any bright color would work really and they did good waiting to see it fall.

[@heatherlawrie]

😊😊😅😮

[@jugheadjones5458]

Paint might keep them from going through the barrel. Maybe there are darts already factory-colored.

[@th3unmaker]

@@jugheadjones5458 Yes, and even if it did go through, it would likely leave a bit of paint inside the barrel each time, which could restrict future shots.

[@lindahaggard6416]

I'm a 73 year young Great Grandmother who was born on a cattle farm in 1950 (Tennessee). I watch you and Marissa as an antidote for the troubling daily news in the world. Knowing the never ending hard work ranching requires, I respect you both.so much as ranchers, parents, and loving partners. It restores my faith that there are still young men and women with integrity, compassion, and kindness in an self entitled generation. Thank you for the hours of laughter, tears, and fond memories of the ranch you have given me! I wish my Father and Grandfather could "come back" to visit your ranch for just one day! I don't know if their minds could comprehend the innovations since the time they ran a very successful operation! ✨✨God bless and protect your precious family and "the work of your hands"✨✨

[@monmixer]

It's all in how you are raised. some people never see a farm unless their school takes to one. You are correct though. The youth today for the most part are not driven at all to do any thing with their lives regardless of the field of work that is available in their areas.

[@lindahaggard6416]

@@monmixer I know I was blessed to be born in the middle of 450 acres of Nirvana and an idyllic childhood. The values instilled in me I will always be grateful for. What a trusting time. Unfortunately, I have had to teach my children and grandchildren to use caution and discernment in who and what they can trust. A different and more entitled world. The generation hat fought in WWII and those that kept the home fires burning (and worked in the war effort, man and woman) like my parents were the last Great Generation IMHO.

[@cassandrahoward8325]

Place some fluorescent tape on the syringe to help you locate it ,your compassion for your animals is so admirable ❤❤

[@edmartin875]

@@cassandrahoward8325 Tape may not be an option since the rifle barrel and dart are a very closely matched size but perhaps some fluorescent paint would work. Adding tape would change the caliber of the projectile and would be like trying to fire a bullet of a different caliber thru your hunting rifle. i.e. You cannot fire a .30-06 caliber round in a .270 caliber rifle because the 30-06 round is 3/100 of an inch too large (in diameter) for the rifle barrel. (If you managed to get the projectile to fire, the gun would blow up in your face.)

[@marianneschmitz1150]

​@@edmartin875😊

[@grammienoob2997]

Continue to appreciate the way you’re able to draw us all in to feel like we’re right there with you on the ranch. These majestic animals are very fortunate to have you as such a passionate advocate for their wellbeing.

[@judyc9380]

I think the paint ball gun hurt you more than the bisons

[@corrinaallman4338]

No matter how many videos I watch I'm amazed how much trust these bison have towards Dusty and his family. It is so beautiful. Praying for Dunbar.

[@DJKENNYG57]

I paint the blunt end with florescent paint then go out in the evening with a powered black light, Works for my ranch every time.

[@Redsavina]

Excellent idea!!

[@susanmelton8525]

The dart gun is an excellant solution for medicating animals with minimal stress. In some cases inlarge herds of cattle on free range or remote summer grazes, they are even used to administer routine vaccinations in young animals. As a retired large animal veteriarian, I have a few bits of advice: #1 Inflamation in the eye tends to appear as cloudiness ranging to complete opacity. In other tissues it might be more like redness or even bruising while in the eye white. The second thing in using darts. I've found that using a bit of petroleum jelly on the end of the needle keeps medication from potentiially leaking before administering and does not interfere with absorbtion of any medication. Good luck. as

[@janetdoten4489]

Thank you for your chosen work. Needing a Vet to help all the animals large and small be healthy as possible.

[@CynthiaSchultz-i8r]

Hope Dunbar recovers quickly. Praying for rain for everyone affected by this drought. God’s blessings

[@sherylchalmers405]

Hope Dunbar heals quick! I appreciate how much care and attention you folks give your bison. 😊

[@junecsfavorties6495]

Thanks for the Dunbar update! ❤ He's all our baby. I had a dog that a cat had punctured his eye. Our vet gave him an antibiotic shot and he had no lasting repercussions.

[@prarieborn6458]

yes, animals are capable of amazing healing from bad injuriy. I had a cat that got in a fight and came home with one eyeball hanging outof the socket. i washed, ie flooded the eye, actualy both eyes.. liberally with boric acid eyewash, There was no way I could put a a dressing that would stay on over the eye. The cat was a barn cat.... and went off to to find a comfortable spot , as cats do.Next day the eye was back in place, with a little clear drainage...I kept up the eyewash for a few more days, until the eye looked healed,like nothing had happened... IDK what the cat did or did not do to put the eyeball back in place.. I was afraid of doing more harm than good if I tried to handle the eyeball. .

[@danielnln]

Thank you for sharing the info. 👍

[@Harls-6-poniesXx]

do.Next

[@PablitoPrudencio]

Áá1á aa arr😊wlllsllsl❤o😂🎉🎉😢😢😢😮​@@prarieborn6458

[@Shaylanae0605]

I love how much explanation you give us viewers! It shows us what your doing and the hows and whys of it. Super helpful and interesting. I never knew how different bison are to other types of livestock! Thank you for your videos Dusty!

[@karenclark9580]

Hope Dunbar's eye heals soon and that there is no vision loss. You are amazing for taking such good care of these majestic bison!

[@terigriffis8339]

Dusty, you and Marissa are the BEST bison parents! Keep up the excellent care.

[@marciafleury9699]

I'm really falling for these beautiful faces! I never thought bison were this addictive, but every animal has a personality!❤

[@carlaatkins2619]

I fell in love with Bison watching when my husband was stationed at Ft. Sill. at least once a month, I'd drive out to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, park off the road, and watch the Bison graze. It was my quiet alone time.

[@peggyhaines7394]

Nice shots. Great job. Praying for Dunbar and the Hurd. God bless you and your beautiful family 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@stevendavid5370]

I will pray for Dunbar that his eye heals and he can see perfectly. Boy, never a dull moment. I feel for him. He has had quite a year.

[@hildahighlander2586]

Amen! Poor Dunbar. Recover quickly buddy,!

[@lindablische5628]

We are all team DUNBAR..HOPE HIS EYE HEALS GOOD. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF DUNBAR. 😊😊😊😊

[@HeleneVaneeden]

I ❤ u DUNBAR

[@SandiHebb]

Great shot Dusty ! You are so proactive with your bisons’ health ….. sign of good animal caretaking !

[@judithrivin2031]

Bless the care you give your animals. One challenge after another.

[@sallyerobbins6479]

Awww poor Dunbar, hope he doesn’t lose his sight. He’s my favorite. 🙂

[@thaismatsumoto]

Mine too.

[@rebecca2827]

Mine too. I really hope he will be okay.

[@annettelpinsonnault1963]

He’s my favorite too! ❤🦬

[@egujuga]

hes gonna get killed so calm down hes gonna be turned to jerky you see the description

[@darlenehorn8337]

Thank you for treating us like a part of your farm family. You did great with the dart gun yes I agree paint some kind of bright color on it. Hope Dunbar starts getting better now. God Bless

[@Aliandtosha6689]

I pray that Dunbar heals up quickly. Love your videos on beautiful majestic babies.

[@LeahHays-sy7tv]

Just wanted to say, You have beautiful nails for a rancher!! I love when men take care of their hands and feet lol.... It makes me happy to see that you and your wife are in the process of helping to bring the buffalo back... Y'all look like you really care❤❤😊😊😊

[@judywilson9003]

I want to see Dunbar recover soon, I like him.

[@jeanmm2996]

Me, too. I like all three bulls. They have so much personality!

[@plips71755]

We all do! I think everyone worries about your livestock even though they aren’t pets and tough decisions have to be made - it is a business. Sometimes folks don’t realize that you can’t treat them like you would your horse, or your dog or cat. Even though you do get attached to some degree - they are a financial business and you can’t put more in them than you will get back out of them. Well, unless you are independently wealthy and they are just a hobby. But there are lot better and easier hobbies. Hope his eye is all will now and it didn’t turn out I don’t get out here as much as I would like. Best of luck.

[@cookietojeiro7507]

Love these true stories and the kindness with which you treat these animals. This is so nice to watch with so much to learn too. 👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures and your herds and you do what you have to do my friend

[@sherriweibert3311]

Never a dull moment! Raising bison is not for the faint of heart. 😊 I love the excellent care you give your animals.

[@marilynmartin8417]

OMG when I saw the title, I thought you had to put Dunbar down. I'm so glad it was just an antibiotic ❤❤❤

[@hellundertheEL]

📣💥📣 it's called click bate..alot of them do it for views. Do you honestly think he shot Dunbar 🤦‍♀️

[@MiriamAppelbaum]

ME TOO!!

[@Xbro738]

IKR

[@murali5247]

Most of the time the captions are click baits

[@roberthunt5200]

Spoiler!

[@candaceeffle6552]

Ahhh Poor Dunbar hope he gets better soon. He is a beautiful animal.❤

[@MonaCole-if3nh]

Glad to hear that Dunbar will get better.

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

Nice shooting, Dusty. I hope our Dunbar recovers quickly and completely. Thanks again for your loving care of your herds. Blessings.

[@freddiehansen7324]

Aww poor Dunbar! I hope it clears up asap.

[@LadyDi205]

Praying Dunbar will have a speedy recovery. Enjoyed the video. 😀

[@Jesussaves8961]

Dunbar is like "Hey, what did I ever do to you!" Lol. But seriously, I hope his eye heals nicely! God bless you, guide and keep you all!🙏

[@uralbob1]

As the dart flops around, it’s probably causing the needle to dig around in his muscle. Poor little guy! We had a Shorthorn cow who lost an eye. We didn’t catch it right away, but the vet said it was healing good and that she wasn’t in any discomfort. She survived just fine though, but she did swing her head around a lot to keep track of her surroundings. She raised several calves after that without a problem.

[@francesstratton695]

Sending prayers for Dunbar to heal from his injured eye…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️🦬♥️ also continue to pray for y’all to receive rain!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌧️♥️♥️

[@cheryl739]

I hope that helps Dunbar heal real fast! Poor guy! First losing a battle with Big Joe, then a sore leg, now a danger to his eye. Best of luck to his healing. 🙏💕

[@GottaLoveGoats]

Poor Dunbar! You all are great bison parents. 😉

[@hainleysimpson1507]

Bison parents? What's next we gonna call people with sand fleas, sand fleas parents, or something. Humans cannot parent animals we are not the same species being a parent as a human is more than providing care or emotions.

[@GottaLoveGoats]

@@hainleysimpson1507Ok CAREGIVERS!! Is that better for you? Geez get a life.

[@KinverMarshall]

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[@LoveTheMusicAll]

After the second dart, Dunbar's thinking, I've had it with this! You did a great job with him.

[@charlenemartin5899]

Thank you for the update on Dunbars eyes. I hope the antibotics work and his eye heals good.thank you for your amazing care you and marissa give tothese beautiful American Bisonon your Ponderosa Ranch. You guys are amazing.❤

[@michaelwhitt6025]

A big thank you for putting out this video! Very helpful for this bison rancher trying to find a way to treat sick animals.

[@givehimtheglory7]

Aww, poor Dunbar. I hope his hips don't hurt him for too long. And I hope the antibiotic helps heal his eye. Just looking at his eye looks like it is painful poor baby. And I'm sure it's irritating as all get-out to him! I'm so happy y'all take such great care of your Bison 🦬 herd! Y'all are amazing! I pray for rain to come your way soon. God bless y'all and your family 🥰❤️🍂🍁🦬 🇺🇲

[@dmorgan28]

I’m glad you got Dunbar treated. He sure didn’t like it but it will definitely help him. Good work you guys. 👍❤️🙏

[@eileenlienhard7218]

Aww poor Dunbar. Smack dab in the hip muscle owey! Great job Dusty!

[@cherylwarner2623]

You are very caring and on top of what is happening with your bison. I'm impressed with your diligence in getting professional support when encountering a new situation. God bless you and your family and your animal family 😊❤

[@brendahadden9592]

“ do you want to go pull that out there Marisa?” Lol. I love you two!!!❤😮

[@jmurry6695]

I like how u call each other "Hun". U give us an excellent example of marriage. We need your example. Thank u. Marissa is soooo beautiful

[@sallyannesmith3607]

You didn't need to do the click bait title for today's vlog. I'm glad it was a tranquilizer gun. I know how much you treasure your herds. We all adore those furry guys.

[@yadayada752]

But, he did shoot Dunbar!

[@naijagoatfarmer]

@yadayada752 Yep! He shot him up with drugs. Look out !!! Bisons HIGH on DOPE.

[@arlenemescale5061]

I’ll be praying for Dunbar to get better soon, and hopefully we’ll get some rain too. Much love, God bless

[@teresaf.gargano8088]

Poor Dunbar. He’s been through too much the past couple of months. I hope he recovers and doesn’t lose his sight in that eye.

[@glendaruff125]

My dog's eye turned that color when he went blind. I hope the meds work.

[@RockBottomLandCattleCo.l-rf1ic]

Hope Dunbar is on the mend, thank you for sharing him with us…. Wuestion, wgat type of paint gun did you buy for fly spray? Do you like it Thx LT RockBottom Ranch, Afton Ok

[@steveclark4291]

​@@RockBottomLandCattleCo.l-rf1icDo you have Bison there ? If I remember correctly there use to be a Bison ranch near there ! But I haven't been around there in about 20 to 30 years even though I live in Kansas !

[@susanfrey7065]

Good job of taking care of Dunbar. Hopefully he will be ok and not have a problem later on. God bless you from Michigan ❤️ 😊

[@sheilahartnagle6114]

Sending prayers to Dunbar for healing of his eye.

[@annettelpinsonnault1963]

I’m glad you were able to give Dunbar what he needs to help his eye and praying it heals…can’t wait until the next update on how he’s doing! Also, praying you get the much needed rain! ❤🦬❤

[@carlaatkins2619]

Marisa, I just want to tell you that you are a wonderful partner, mother, and woman. I think you are a great example of the Proverbs woman. Thanks for everything you do. Your friend from New Mexico, Carla 🎶💖💐

[@deloresrogers685]

Good thing you both noticed his eye so fast! Great shot Dusty!!❤❤❤❤. Hope Dunbar recovers fast

[@MarshaBandy]

Love Dunbar ❤️🐾🙏 speedy recovery

[@ChrisWhitley-tx1oz]

Get you some fluorescent survey paint. That stuff sticks to everything. You could dust the tubes with it. You should find it at your farm store. Just a thought.

[@SandiHebb]

Dunbar is having a rough summer ……. Love the big guy hope everything goes okay with his eye

[@tnteachertim]

Gotta love how these gentle giants come towards you, expectantly, when you arrive. That tells us you are good people, and the bison know it. Bravo.

[@joycekirby8747]

Awww Dunbar ❤ Hoping he gets better soon!

[@Liz_678]

Poor Dunbar 😮. Rough summer! Feel better in that eye big guy!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Hope Dunbar heals quickly. 🙏

[@helencline5768]

Poor Dunbar hope his eye gets better.prayers going up for Dunbar.Thanks Dusty for taking such good care for your Bison. Marissa is such a caring Lady to help you out. Take care be safe .🫶❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🫶🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️

[@charleneschmidt541]

Dusty, you might pick up one of those magnets with a handle. It might help you to retrieve the needle more easily. Something you could carry around with you in your little vehicle there.

[@spiderhssstt]

Good idea.😊

[@dianepeak6833]

I bought one at HARBOR FREIGHT....it's advertised for use working on cars....but l use it frequently in my sewing room for pins snd needles in the carpet Get yourself a couple, Dusty....they are great!

[@claykobza8726]

Those darts are aluminum so that will not work.

[@SallyTuckey]

Wow! Dear Dunbar’s eye! What a woolly-faced wonder he is! I do hope the antibiotics worked? I really enjoyed watching you interacting with your bisons; even remembering different names too! We don’t have many if these great beasts in Devon, UK!

[@KatrinaMiller117]

What a beautiful herd! Feel better Dunbar.

[@geoffporter3492]

Thanks

[@lorrainehillegass8577]

Ohhhhhhhh poor Dunbar hope he doesn't lose that eye. Get better Dunbar 🙏 🙏

[@eddieglasgow6055]

We sometime have similar eye trouble with our cattle and sheep in the UK which can be caused by grass seeds.

[@caroline9777]

Oh my goodness, my heart sank when I read the title. Poor Dunbar🤫 hope the antibiotics do the trick and his eye will heal very soon. You take so much care of your Bison, an extension of your family. Your passion shines through all the love you hold for them. Wonder how the female is whose calf died inside her? Hopefully growing stronger every day.

[@darlenestassen977]

Thanks for sharing your adventures in raising and caring for Bison! The dart gun seems like a solution.

[@yvonneadams5377]

Dunbar is having a very "eventful" summer. Poor guy. Dusty it so good to see how much you love and care for these majestic animals. All the best to you and the bison. Poor Dunbar 2 giant bee stings in one day.

[@kimkramarski-smith774]

Poor Dunbar. Sure has had a rough summer .

[@tammydavis2628]

Oh Dunbar is not happy for sure.

[@biancagoodnight1750]

Dunbar has quite the hair do.Feel better 😍

[@Darisiabgal7573]

Definitely not his month.

[@susangustafson4523]

Hoping this works well for his recovery and that you find the dart.

[@angelaclark3477]

I've farmed & ranched all my life and also been around bison and they are such a fascinating animal. I so enjoy watching you work with your herd and your techniques on how how you handle them.

[@rheag.278]

Get better soon Dunbar❤

[@helenbaker8108]

You guys are doing everything right and now you can treat them with out stress to the bisons good job

[@joanharkin6540]

I just love your videos!! Hope this med works for Dunbar!! Love n Blessings

[@donnenemcbride4122]

From your beginning to today, you could write a book. Thank you both for sharing all these years with each bison.I pray Dunbar heals, I love Dunbar, Hoss and big Joe, and all their ladies.

[@joanneprinkey1808]

hope Dunbar gets better soon Poor Guy Love him🙏❤

[@mea3665]

Just spent 2 days in Theodore Roosevelt National Park watching heards and some single men roam the park. Today we sat in chairs eating lunch watching a heard move across the land amazing lunch view !

[@CityAdvenTours]

@CrossTimbersBison For future reference maybe you should paint the dart in super bright/neon orange or some other visible color in advance. This way it will be easier to located the dart. Of course, if the dart would hold the paint.

[@lindahipp8329]

Glad Y'all were able to get Dunbar the meds he needed. Prayers that takes care of his eye problem. Cute red dog. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@staylor5687]

Of course no one wants anything bad to happen to any one of them, but it sure does make for some interesting videos! His eye looks like a cataract that is overdue for surgery! Hoping the best for him. I think everyone is fond of Dunbar and his shenanigans.

[@TeddyClipper53]

And I thought setting up a new printer was tough today. Good job Dusty and Marissa! Prayers and love to Dunbar. 🥰

[@paulpjy4996]

Hope the meds work quickly for the champ!! Good old Dunbar.

[@debbiew.7094]

Praying for poor Dunbar to get better. I'm so glad that youand Marissa take good care of all your animals.

[@rebruc3806]

I feel for you Dunbar. Hope you get better. Thx&see ya😁

[@snowwilliams1]

I just want to say thank you for showing me the Bisons…I’ve always been in Awe of the sheer size of them(and the size of their head!)…You guys have really taught me alot, and for this i am very grateful to you and your beautiful Bison family.🌺

[@maryelizabeth7528]

Good job getting that into Dunbar! Some antibiotics burn like the dickens (or as we say in Boston-ese, "hurt wicked bad") when they're injected, so that must be what he was reacting to. Antibiotics usually go into a muscle, or intravenous. Subcutaneous (the fatty area) would be for other types of medications for slower adsorption. If a piece of brightly colored duct tape could be placed around the end of the syringe reservoir, it might be easier to find in the grass. You wouldn't want it to interfere with the propel speed from the gun because of resistance, though. Love watching your channel!

[@sharonobryan9713]

Who knew bison could be so cute? Majestic but also cute. I'm so glad to get to watch y'all raising and caring for them!

[@dawnyofthelight]

I hope dunbar's eye gets better and I hope there's no permanent damage for Dunbar that really must hurt his eye

[@margiemarnitz6162]

😊

[@michelemcdermott75]

We ❤️Dunbar! Taking care of bison is not for the faint hearted! City girl here!!! Marissa you’re awesome and I love when Brooks is with you!❤️❤️ Medical updates in the future!! 🦬💉

[@zerocool9135]

Your wife is a great team player getting that shot!

[@papafrank7094]

I thank you for your accuracy and your care of these wonderful majestic animals. Dunbar is lucky to have such wonderful caretakers.

[@unleashnow226]

I think that was 2 awesome shots, Dusty!👏🏻🏆

[@Cricket2731]

Good shooting stance, too!

[@davidbingham7404]

Dusty & family, thanks for the ride along. Hope Dunbar get's better really soon, Take care & bless you all. David B. , Utah. 🦬🦬🦬♥♥♥.

[@Lee-fh2wj]

I hope Dunbar is going to be okay, he is one of my fav bison!

[@davidstoughton3257]

***Dusty you sure got a Gem in Marissa!! Shes right there beside you taking chances like you and cautious but not afraid. You two make a GREAT TEAM. I love the passion you havd for bringing hack thr GREAT NORTH AMERICAN BISON !!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, ive learned so much. I pray Dunbar has a complete recovery !!!!!

[@susiejacobson6632]

Awww poor Dunbar 😢I hope his eye gets better!

[@rachaelwerner4247]

I love how you say hay meadow!! Prayers for Dunbar.

[@Thinking4myself-zt9vp]

Dunbar buddy, daddy loves you that’s why he did what he did. I feel like Dunbar is my pet. Lol🙏🏻 prayers he gets better.

[@jennifermcdonald9694]

Talk about running a tightrope of trust and fear of these enormous animals! You have that tightrope balanced perfectly 😮👏 I have my heart in my throat each time i watch