In a Race to Save This Bison Calf!

[@BiBoBuBeBaby]

I appreciate how nicely you speak to Melissa when under all this pressure. You never raise your voice or yell at her when she’s saying “I can’t” or whatever and that shows us all how you can keep your cool and show her how to do the task at hand. You’re a good husband Dusty. You treat your family well. ❤

[@RavenTheRiverRunner]

I also noticed that!

[@vulturine2000]

You are a compassionat man and as is your wife, you take the best care possible and thank you for sharing.

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

I also noticed that, he doesn't lose his cool under all the pressure, he's an exceptional human

[@marciafleury9699]

Yes, I've too appreciated the respect you give each other. In a world that sometimes seems upside down crazy, there is love & respect on your ranch. You risk your neck, to give all you can find inside you, to help your animals. These are dangerous situations sometimes, & you still understand & respect their right to be anxious & nasty. You are great caretakers of them all. I'm intimidated by their size personally, but I'm so impressed by your spirit of, "I'm responsible for these guys...& all the babies!" Good on you guys! This loss is very hard to reconcile, but your efforts are not a loss!❤

[@anthonygareau5604]

A real man😊

[@Jan-l7z]

You gave 110% to try to save the little one. Don't beat yourself up. You did your best like you always do. Raising animals is an adventure no matter what they are. We have raised rabbits, chickens, hogs and steers. We've had them do well and had to make decisions when things went wrong. Goes with the territory. You guys are wonderful with your animals. Take care and hope you have better day tomorrow. God bless!

[@TheLakingc]

Yes, i love the way that they not only care for them, but they respect them! I cannot help but think God will honor that. He is learning hard lessons of love and trust. He (they) will make it with character through all the tough time ahead. I am so proud of them!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

A major learning experience.

[@dianedpencer4187]

You are such a great rancher… Your channel gives us the good, bad and in between… Thank you , it’s so interesting!! Love it

[@filomenaregan1537]

Sorry, you worked hard to save the baby. You have a heart of gold 😊

[@billgolcher2537]

Sad moment need to stay focused very hard to see and deal with but those animals are cared for better than most

[@katelewis6247]

All you can do is try your best and you did.

[@LatonyaDickerson]

Awwww

[@lauragriffin3403]

Great channel Dusty! Thanks for not sugar coating raising livestock. Here in NC been unbelievably hot this summer. Hate the momma lost her calf but your compassion for the herd is amazing.

[@judyjenkins913]

Dusty, I love the way you are putting the truth out there. No cutting corners. The good the bad and the ugly. Seeing your family do everything you can, never giving up

[@connielea1896]

I'm glad you gave it a try. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Anybody who watches your channel knows you are very compassionate to all the animals.

[@judyholbrook3255]

This heat has been awful and you did everything you could Prayers for you all

[@kimface5495]

Truth ❤ so sorry for your loss

[@paulaharness8413]

I just love the way you care for these animals. So sorry this happened😢

[@JarheadForGod]

Almost a wild animal😅😅😅 raising these Buffalo for-profit AKA slaughter? Your mr. Do-it-yourself doesn't know anyting to the degree that qualifies you twerk with Buffalo because you lack the brain matter

[@ManuelVela-cc5es]

Thank you and family for caring for your animals! May God continue to bless you and your family!!!

[@jenniferbolton9106]

Can we just CELEBRATE this incredible page? I literally watch every video in suspense and I love everything this man has done for his herds!

[@genellbrooke]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your baby red dog. You all did everything you possibly could.... bless you all. 🤍🤎

[@cynthianichols7569]

So sorry for your loss, sending love and hugs from the UK xx❤❤

[@katepollard-vithanage889]

I’m so sorry about this Red dog! You did so well trying to save him! You’re such a great and caring rancher!

[@chrisnally5749]

Yeah you are a great caring rancher

[@Random-wq1mj]

It’s a bison calf not a red dog

[@cristaldunkerson182]

Sorry about The Bison that died the red dog. I have a question. Is a bison the same as a buffalo are there differences

[@vkrajura8810]

Aarav

[@BradleyMickelson]

The red dog

[@babeejaynes4549]

It's amazing to see how incredibly strong the maternal instincts are with this cow, considering how young she is, this being her first calving, she was NOT willing to let her baby out of her sight. So sad he didn't survive but this is life out on the range.

[@androcat12]

Thank you Dusty and Marissa for doing everything you could possibly do to save your red dog. Thank you Doc Parsons for always being available with your professional advice. And thank you Jared and Joelle for being there to help Dusty, Marissa, and their red dog. God bless all of you and the bison. 💜🦬🦬🙏🏻

[@robertaharns7828]

Heartbreaking but you all did your best. Proud of how caring you are with these wonderful Bisons❣️🙏

[@joelleorem]

They are truly amazing people. We were so sad about the outcome, but raising animals is not always easy, the challenges allow us to grow and learn. We are thankful for the ability to learn alongside Dusty and Marissa and appreciate their dedication to what they do.

[@christinaladytalocke3541]

You don't get to see the soft side of a bison often at all. Just watching how the mama is with her baby is a whole other side. Love it

[@LisaWarner-m9e]

I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could to save that baby. You guys are great people to do what you do with these amazing animals. Bison ranching is not an easy way of life but you can be proud of yourself knowing you are killing it!!!

[@TeresaWashenberger]

God Bless you Dusty. Absolutely nobody could ever say you don't give your all to those Bison. You and your new friends risked life and limb trying to save that little baby. It just wasn't in the cards. Thank you for keeping it real on your channel. People need to see that raising these animals isn't a walk in the park. You have a special kind of heart. Don't ever change. We need more men like you in this world.

[@lindamitchell4590]

Thank you all you do, sorry for your loss of the red dog ❤

[@AmeliaInMonTana]

I’m sorry for the loss of the red dog. It has been a very difficult summer calving. The fact you did everything you could shows the care you have for all your animals.

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

So sorry for the calf death. Hope momma recovers well. Blessings to you & your wife.

[@Honey-_bee]

I’m so sorry about the loss!! Everyone worked so hard to save the little one. That was pretty intense from watching, I can’t imagine how it was doing it.

[@Lori_johnson]

I grew up on a farm in Eastern Ks. One of our neighbors raised bison. My dad would help out at their ranch sometimes. They had a calf that was born sickly and they told my brothers if they could keep it alive, they could keep it. My brothers, being only about 10-13 y/o, stayed in our barn with that calf, through the night. Unfortunately it died early that morning. My sister and I were only about 6-7 years old and I think we were as heartbroken as my brothers were.

[@renees1021]

I'm a Kansas girl too. Don't see too many 🦬. Three or four in the only "herd" I know of. Several people have one or two. Certainly, unless your name is Ted Turner, you have to visit sites like this to ground yourself in yesteryear's lifeblood.

[@petgranny194]

Thanks for sharing the story about your Red Dog. The Momma was very attentive. She will be good for the herd.

[@bobseldestagain]

Thanks for not pulling any punches on how hard it is to raise these majestic animals. You are an honest, ethical and caring rancher. Keep doing what you're doing and God be with you, Marissa and your herds.

[@jacquelineparrish2755]

It’s been a rough summer but this season of heat is out of your control. Praying for relief and a snowy winter so they can romp in the snow. The videos of Dunbar and the herd a few years back was a sight to behold. They were like children seeing their first glimpse of snow 🥰🥰🥰

[@juanitaross5492]

Global warming is real and it will affect all of us. Don't listen to the lies from the magats. We have to work together and do everything we can to clean the

[@amberhartley5297]

I'm so sorry. It's not about saving all of them. It's about trying to save them all! You go above and that's what I love about your family! Thank you again and love to you all!

[@CarolynMcPherson-r3z]

I'll second that!

[@MonaCole-if3nh]

You can tell you really care about these animals and their well being- a part of your family for sure.

[@karendunn7110]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and so glad for your heroic efforts to try to save him. I know it was heartbreaking to lose him. 😢

[@debrezo58]

So very sorry about the red dog. Thankful no one was hurt and grateful you had friends there to help resuce the baby. You did all you could. My heart goes out to you and Marisa.💖

[@kristawilson718]

Bless your heart! Omgoodness, what a righteous fight for a precious life! Thk you for every step you took to try to save this babe! 💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾😓

[@trudirochon5822]

So sorry for your loss. You all did everything you could. You and Marisa care so much for these beautiful animals. I'm glad you had extra hands there to help.

[@coolwatyr]

I appreciate when you tell stories, Dusty. It will be good when we can all get back to happier stories. I prefer your honesty, the real day to day life over a sugar coated half story. I hope your friends take up bison raising. They surely have the straightforward willingness. Blessings of Abundance in all that you may need & healthy red dogs & Mommas. ❤️

[@reeree6682]

Crying...you did everything you could...again...the poor momma...the sadness in these circumstances...the joy in others...all part of the whole picture. TFS❤

[@catturkington139]

I am so so sorry that the little guy didn't make it. You are awesome with your care and love of your bisons. Thank you for all you do and for sharing it with us.

[@Brenda-bb8hk]

So sorry to hear about the loss of another red dog. You did all you could for that little one and apparently it wasn’t his time to live. What an adventure you took us on to get him up to the barn. Exciting and still heartbreaking to have him to pass. Thank you for taking us on your adventure today at the Ponderosa !💕

[@lindabailey5360]

Bless you all for doing the very best you could for this little baby and his Mama. I love watching your videos as you tell it “like it is”! You do a fantastic job raising these Buffalo and you do it with love and truth of stories. Thank you and please, sleep better! Knowing you tried your very best! Bless you all! Sincerely, LCB

[@justingulick6747]

Dusty I'm terribly sorry for y'all and the red dog that was lost. Jarred and Joelle are absolutely amazing for jumping in there and helping you. Everyone has to understand that this is a part of the natural way of life. I'm a father who has lost a son at Birth and my understanding of the way nature is, is a little bit more clearer than most. It's still a loss and still terribly heartbreaking. But it only makes us stronger. God bless you, Marissa, Jared, Joel, and the whole Cross Timbers bison Ranch. Take care I love y'all and those animals

[@sandracalo2460]

Thank you for pointing out what a blessing each natural calf growing is. Sorry for your loss. You've had a tough summer. Don't give up the fight.

[@joanharkin6540]

You all did great trying to help this baby n mom!! These people were great people to help you out!! You all did 110 % to help this baby bison !! Love n Blessings

[@lindakuhlman565]

I’m so sorry this happened but your caring heart and determination shows the love you have for your bisons. Such a caring person that you are. 💙

[@jcatlady5947]

I'm so sorry you lost your little red dog. Y'all tried so hard to save the little guy. I admire the love and care you give to your animals. I'll keep you and your family and my prayers and of course the bison too.

[@annlocicero9200]

Dusty and Melisa I’m so sorry for the loss of the baby bison. You two are incredibly compassionate about your animals and it is always so sad to lose a baby.

[@Doobiepuu]

Awwwwwwww mama 😢running after her baby ....ya'll worked so hard for this baby....

[@sgrvtl7183]

🩵💙🩵

[@pennyentringer168]

You worked so hard to try and save that calf. Sadly, it didn't live. To lose three in the same year after having so many healthy babies, this year and in previous years helps all of us realize how amazing the miracle of birth really is. And how things can go wrong. I'm glad you had help from the other couple and Marrissa. Thanks for keeping us updated on the good and hard parts of bison ranching.

[@alisonlightner866]

I AM SO SORRY DUSTY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS BABY BOY. YOU MADE A GALLANT ATTEMPT TO TRY AND SAVE HIM. I THOUGHT THE MOMMA WAS GOING TO JUMP IN THE LITTLE TRUCK A FEW TIMES. I WAS CLINCHING MY SEAT FOR SURE, WOW.

[@elizabethcave7666]

And then you had to get the Momma back to her herd. There is a story there too, I’m sure. Thank you for the care and love of your animals.

[@jessehachey2732]

@@alisonlightner866No need to YELL 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️ Learn basic social media etiquette FFS!

[@edmartin875]

@@jessehachey2732 And you need to calm down and be less rude. Not everyone is so informed and as critical as you are about simple mistakes. Few can attain your level of perfection, so you are likely to stay pissed at the world and that is not good for your blood pressure.

[@jacquelinejohnson3141]

It’s definitely a learning experience. Hopefully, your wisdom and experience will help others along their journey. I never knew about Bison and your channel until I saw Daniel( Arms Family), coming to help you one day in his video, work the bison for their shots and things. After that, I was hooked. You and Marissa are a great team together! Love your channel.

[@judithwilson3895]

So, so sorry for the loss of this little red dog. May God bless you for your efforts with many healthy little ones in the future. Y'all put your heart into trying to save this one. We know that your love your herds and do everything possible to keep them safe and healthy. Your efforts make you stronger and wiser in the days ahead. Always remain a kind and caring person.

[@annepeterson2905]

God Bless everyone at the Cross Timbers Bison Ranch and friends. Each of you did everything you could to save the little red calf. Don't beat yourself up. Each of you worked as hard, as fast, and as safe as each of you could. 🙏 💕

[@Faw4Racing]

So sorry you lost this beautiful baby. 🐾❤️🐾 You definitely did all you could possibly do. Don’t beat yourself up! Love your videos and your transparency. 💖❤️💝

[@lizzieb6311]

Makes me especially sad for the mama….thank you for working so hard to save this beautiful little calf ♥️♥️♥️

[@michellewilson4815]

Dusty and Marisa, you two always do your best with your bison 🦬🦬🦬. I am so so sorry this happened to you. No one can ever understand loss I feel for you both. ❤❤

[@MsMarple]

You are a man/family of deep feeling and we thank you for allowing us to experience even some of your toughest moments. To see the tears stinging your eyes after the good counsel you sought and the effort and danger you risked shows who you are. Question for you: I realize that they are naturally wild by nature, but they clearly have feelings, deep instinct and intelligence. Can you calm them at all with human speech? I am a city girl, but look forward to being much closer to animals in the future and love learning about them. I believe in God’s original edict that we were meant to be animals’ caretakers under very different conditions, tho he made some wild and some domestic. 😊 You have managed to harness a wild animal as stock. Amazing.

[@Cylithria]

Genuinely sending love and support to all four of you who worked so deeply from your hearts for this calf and his momma.

[@robertcandage5345]

You do your best and let go of the rest. Raising critters has more curve balls than anyone can imagine. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Hugs,

[@parryan1800]

I cried the whole time. I have never been able to handle bad things happening to babies or animals, so I share your pain; but I’m thankful for you sharing.

[@mousefarm]

Thank you for saving that calf. Their motherly love is truly sacred

[@cathyaddison26]

Sorry for your loss Dusty you did your best for this Mama and her baby stay strong and God Bless you all

[@PamelaAmberson]

Having raised horses I know that feeling. You did everything you could. It was breaking my heart watching that valiant cow, bless her heart. I respect and admire you and your family’s commitment to your animals. ❤

[@katherinefisher6847]

You guys performed above and beyond what was possible to help the Mama and baby. You have an amazing documentation of the strength of the mother's attachment to her baby. Wow. You guys showed your true strength of character in trying to save the red dog. My heart goes out to you.

[@autumnfalls116]

I’m sorry for the loss of the red dog. But this was probably the best learning experience for your visitors to see how different they are than cows in a stressful situation. ❤

[@adelacoburn1396]

I'm so sorry for another loss of a little red dog, I appreciate that you and Marisa always share the realities of Bison ranching. I pray things go up from here, for the bison and for y'all. God bless 🤍

[@deedeepiller6723]

So sorry for your loss, but God is good for blessing with the healthy Red Dogs that you do have. Also for friends and a wonderful wife! Prayers❤❤❤

[@cherylwarner2623]

You did your very best. It was a hard first-time experience for your friends, but they got their feet wet in a hurry, no sugar coating. It was also fortunate for you and Marissa that they were with you and had some experience with cattle. It is a part of life. We,who watch your channel, share your sorrows as well as your joys. I appreciate your respect for the bison and for the cleanness of your videos. Be true to yourself and your own integrity. 😊❤

[@kathymazey1299]

I’m so sorry that you couldn’t help this little guy. You tried and did what you all could do. You having friends there to help you and understood what needed to be done from their own experiences. As you grow you learn more and more. You and Marissa are very caring and take such good care of your bison.

[@KatMcLean-si3vs]

So sorry Dusty. You did your best to save that baby. Prayers for health and safety!🙏❤️🙏

[@janetgeller7272]

I think the mother bison understood you were trying to help her baby and was just glad to be able to be with it to give what comfort she could. ❤

[@kunarav9053]

This was one of your best videos yet. So organic. So gritty So real. You did what you had to do. No "normal" farmer would have left that calf in the field. It was fascinating to see the reaction of the bison - not only the momma - when you first drove up. It's a credit to your farming style to see that certain wild instincts have not left them. Also, you mentioned and demonstrated pretty much throughout the video the urgency of the situation in terms of time - how quickly certain steps had to be taken to try and rescue the calf. I wonder if there is such a thing as having the colostrum stored on site , especially during calving season - in case such a situation were to occur again. I understand this is the exception but still - is that something that is done? Stay strong - things will get better! We appreciate that you allow us into your Bison farming life and look forward to more wonderful videos!

[@judithpearson3968]

Thank you for being so transparent in sharing this story. You tried and not everyone would have done that, regardless of the animal. I'm not a farmer and don't have livestock. But I do have domesticated animals. I know ow the pain of losing an animal. My heart goes out to you and Marissa. That other couple will also never forget their visit to your ranch. They knew instinctively that had you been at their place with the same situation with one of their animals, you would have jumped in to help also. Your care for the bison is what led me to subscribe. I'm new to your channel but I look forward to each video. Thank you for caring and I'm so sorry for your loss of that red dog. Take care.

[@alexanderpersons6889]

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[@marciakrause353]

So sorry for your loss. You did such a heroic effort for that calf. It is one of the many lessons and experiences in raising your bison. We all wish you well! ❤

[@carryledwards]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You always go the extra mile for your animals, and that's what counts. Stay strong, and sending love and prayers for your herds.

[@billieparsley1030]

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RIP BABY 😢🙏🙏YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME AND AMAZING AND WONDERFUL TO YOUR ANIMALS GODBLESS YOU N YOUR FAMILY 🙏🙏

[@judyjackson639]

Omg. I can’t stop crying. All of you did so much for this little guy. What a heartwarming attempt to save him. I am so sorry. You both have so much good in you May God bless you always ❤❤

[@debrastiens6216]

I’ve been watching for a while now and when I tuned in today, I certainly wasn’t expecting this wild ride! Edge of my seat right up to the last! You have a new sub, not for the unexpected excitement , but for the compassion, urgency and immediacy with which you all stepped up to the plate and did what you knew had to be done to save this newborn’s life. Red dog, calf, baby, whatever they are called, a new life had greeted this world, but it didn’t greet it back, and y’all fought against the odds to keep him here. The hurt is deep, I know, you pulled out all the stops. But this life wasn’t meant for this little bull. Bury him in a special place. Give him a name. Make him the mascot for your ranch. Let that be the positive for this negative

[@gabriellafox7948]

I like that idea😢🇨🇦

[@michaelreiningmedia]

I'm a city boy, but I really enjoy your channel and your stories as you raise these classic American animals. You made the best decision, it just didn't work out. But the lessons learned help you move forward in the future. I can see the love you have for your family and your animals. That is why I keep coming back to your channel. I love when you share your adventures.

[@lauraleew.3865]

Here's a big virtual hug for you all! Also, prayers of comfort for your heavy hearts. It's always hard when you love your animals and have such a passion for raising them. It's not hard to see how much you tried to do all you could do. Bless you all! ❤️🙏😥

[@kame.3634]

What a stressful time for everyone plus the bison! That couple, they have been imprinted into your lives. It's a heart-wrenching episode.

[@janbeckham443]

Sorry for the loss of your red dog baby every day is a learning experience some are good some are sad you gave it all you could for the momma and her calf . Thank you for sharing all your bisons life’s

[@arthenry498]

DANG!! That is ROUGH!! I like to think I would have done the same. Put the same effort into the rescue as you did. Dusty, YOU and your crew are MY hero's for working so hard for that lil red dog!! I am proud of you all. I think Marissa was fantastic!! What a great partner!! You can face and overcome anything with someone like that by your side. Hold your heads up high guys. You did outstanding even though the results were not successful. As I have said her before, YOUR animals are lucky to be under your care. Bless you and all of your people. Can't stop and feel bad about this any more. Mourning time is done. The rest of the herds are still in need of your care. Life does not stop.. Thanks for taking me along on this. Sometimes life really sucks!! But sometimes it is really great. It is all LIFE! You done goood!

[@fishcake46]

Sorry the calf didn't make it. I'm so glad yall did everything possible to save him. It speaks hugely about your character and love for the animals.

[@RatdogDRB]

You gave it your all, Dusty. Good on you for trying to help that newborn calf. I'm very sorry for your loss, and it has indeed been a rough spring/summer for you this year. You and Marissa have been doing a wonderful job of rolling with the punches this season has brought you. That cow did her best to be a good mama. A huge shout out to your guests who jumped right in and helped in an emergency. Being bone dry like he was, he'd been there for a while in the building heat. God bless you folks.

[@runninggreywolf8313]

I'm so sorry for your sad loss. That couple being there was a God Send! You couldn't have done it without them.

[@k.anngelinem.1532]

There are times of plenty, and there are times where there is a lot of loss. It sucks when it goes wrong, but you learn and grow, and come to appreciate the good times more. Thanks for sharing the hard along with the joy.

[@johnhughes4100]

I have just recently found your videos and have become a subscriber. I can tell, and not just through this video but others as well, what a man of compassion and integrity you are. I was so hoping for the best for this little animal and was heart broken with the outcome, but you did everything you could do. Your love for what you do, for your family and friends, and the animals that you have there is so evident. It is so nice to see the real life workings on the bison farm, the good and the bad. Thank you. We will continue to celebrate and cry with you, and hope for all the best in what you are doing. 🇨🇦

[@wendipost]

So sorry you guys had such a day. What a blessing that you had those folks visiting. They really came thru. As for you and Marissa......you two were calm, focused. And full of LOVE❤️ for your bison. Truly an example to all humans who chose to take on the care of an animal. Be out a hamster or bison. You guys are the epitome of commitment and I thank you for sharing this with the world. NAMASTE

[@debbycashwell4123]

So sorry Dusty to hear about the lost of another red dog. Thank you and Marisa for sharing your bison with us. I look forward to your videos and have learned a lot. I have always loved the beautiful bison. Sending prayers that y’all get rain soon. 🙏🏼🌻❤️

[@bebemacdonald493]

So sorry about the calf. Thankful that you are so kind hearted. You guys are precious and I feel sure that there are good things in your future.

[@lowelledlee8019]

I’m very sad and sorry over your loss, and the mother’s loss. I know you try so hard to save your new calves and to watch over the whole herd. Just keep upwards in your mind that you have done your best. It is easy to see from where I am. God bless you and Marissa!

[@sharonjohnson4448]

So sorry for your loss. You did everything you could to save him. Farm life is really hard sometimes.

[@cari4958]

God bless you all. You certainly did everything you could do to help that little calf. I’m so sorry you lost him.

[@candaceshelton3321]

You really showed your awareness when you explained the difference between your bison and bison in Yellowstone. As a retired teacher, i am aware of your willingness to teach us. Sometimes people at church ask me how my bison are doing 😊

[@nancyely9503]

Dusty, you and Marissa care so much for your animals. Prayers for rain and a healthy family and bison.

[@Deb-m2e]

Dusty you are such a gentle kind man & you did everything you could to save this little red dog. Nature is a funny thing & although sad this little bull was not meant to be. Take comfort in yourself that you did everything you could to save him. You truly are AMAZING & take pride in your never ending knowledge you get from Doc. The bison are so blessed to have you ❤ How wonderful to see how much you truly care.

[@kilroygirl7347]

Marissa and Dusty You did everything you could to save that red dog and comfort his Momma, remember that. I am sorry for your loss. How is the Momma doing now? ❤

[@Kathy_B_in_Tennessee]

So very sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for baby and young momma. I love seeing your bison and your ranch videos.

[@auntiegj3344]

Seeing this is absolutely amazing!! So very sorry for the loss of a beautiful calf. Y'all did everything you could do. You are so dedicated to your herd. It's obvious how much they mean to you. I only recently came across your site, but, now watch as much as possible. As heart breaking this was, there had to be a reason. Like you said Mom was young and the heat is so hard on these animals. Bless y'all and the work you do with these majestic animals!! Love the videos!!

[@nancyburbach]

This is so sad. I’m so glad that you did all that you could for this dear little red dog. Y’all have had such a summer!!

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Dusty is a very good & solid man, with the true patience of Job. He deserves all of the best success, in his ranching endeavors, ALWAYS. Even if things go sideways , or dont go as hoped, he learns from these things & turns around & shares it ALL with us, as a learning & teaching experience. Even if it is a painful experience, or a loss. Thank you Dusty , for sharing all of these years with us.

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Oh Dusty .. so sorry, my heart aches with and for you all ! I thank god you had extra hands to help in getting momma and baby to the coral. Done ever feel you can’t show the ups and downs you go through ! We are all here as a part of your life with these Bison and care about every thing involved in it ! You all do a great job taking care of them and they respect you for that ! I’m glad you at least tried .. Blessings to you all and again thanks to your visitors for their experience and help ! ❤️🙏

[@tammy3635]

Maybe during red dog season you should carry an ice chest with colostrum in it when you do herd checks. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am so sorry for your loss 😢

[@joywebster2678]

And Iv rig to give subcutaneous fluids in the field or enroute

[@marilynbridges8697]

@@joywebster2678 Even if he had the training to give IV fluids, it is not possible in this situation due to the understandable aggression of the moms.

[@prarieborn6458]

i have had the same thoughts about carrying an emergency kit & supplies.along with you. i was a visiting nurse and carried IV medicnes in a cooler in the car as i made my rounds of home visits. IDK how that would work with colostrum, Does it come in a dried form, or. concentrate that is ‘shelf stable”? Even just having IV fluid to hydrate a calf, could make a difference when time is.of the essence. I marvel at the mysterious force of Providence that brought you,Marissa and your friends together in 2 vehicles @ the place and time to rescue the the little Red Dog . I am so sorry that baby did not survive. perhaps there was something else wrong with the baby, in addition to the heat, that it couldn’t stand up to get the vital colostrum. perhaps a birth injury, or prolonged diffcult labor? It has been a special learning experience us watching. Dusty, you have had a such a difficult summer. it would seem that you have been “in training” to acquire advanced skills, “Doctoring” the Wild Bison. Maybe you are being “called” to to go forward to become a Veterinarian. You could practice into you elder years, teaching and directing the younger generations of Bison ranchers. A lofty calling, to be sure, but you would make an excellent Vet.❤

[@joywebster2678]

@@marilynbridges8697 sub cutaneous as I specified is just sliding it into the skin and running the fluids from an iv bag. The fluids get absorbed through the tissue vs needing a vein, that's why I suggested it. I'm in no way suggesting one starts an IV in the middle of raging bison. It's stick and flow, a litre goes in and stops dehydration. While en route to getting colostrum in the mouth. Sigh but, believe what you want.

[@marylong4333]

Yes I hydration. Stick it in just under skin back of neck it will make a fluid bump and get absorbed . Now horse people they have a time frame list of certain things that need to happen in a certain amount of time. Afterbirth leaving the mom, baby standing on it's legs in a certain time frame, baby finding and latching on and actually getting suction etc is there maybe talking to the doc you could come up with a bison time frame checklist of certain things to help you

[@givehimtheglory7]

I am so sorry you lost the bull calf. You guys worked so hard to save it. It's just heartbreaking I know. You guys worked as fast as you could and there wasn't anything else you could do. Are you guys due to have any more calves any time soon? Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Y'all are wonderful people. A truly awesome family and ranchers raising Bison 🦬 God bless y'all always 🙏💜🦬💕

[@robertamorrison3462]

I am just a city girl who loves animals. I'm sorry things didn't work out with this little guy. God bless you for giving it your best effort. In the end that's all you can do, sometimes they just get called home before we'd like. Continued blessings for you and your herds.

[@donnabopp9327]

What a sad situation. You handled it the best way possible and I’m sorry it didn’t work out to a save. You are so real and we learn the truth and see how difficult it really is. Thank you for sharing.