Injured Cow Leads To A Desperate Situation

[@Ellenllee]

Once again,the heart and soul of a true American farmer/rancher shines through. Your compassion for your herd is admirable and heartwarming.May your family and you have a warm and wonderful Holiday.

[@tennisguyky]

You’re a good man Mike. You care about your herd and it shows! 👍

[@patstokes7040]

He has to care, thousands of dollars lost over something stupid.

[@garbo8962]

Thank God nobody got hurt. You treat the farm animals so good. Thanks for being so caring. I'm just a old retired city boy but enjoy these vids.

[@GMascelli]

Mike, great job! You saved two lives today.

[@Quarton]

What a headache for you to have on your hands! She'll get better - thanks to your "never-give-up" attitude. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

[@quarterlimit5838]

We’ve a saying in our family(generations of cowpokes and ranchers) “Never trust the luck of a lousy cow” and it is so true! You can go by something every day for years without ever a problem, and then some cow will try to maim or kill itself in the weirdest way on it. Never a dull moment out there!

[@TheSnakeman3]

It is always very stressful dealing with injured livestock. There is one thing we have learned over the years though, they can recover from some pretty dismal injuries. I hope for the best for her Mike.

[@mististallard]

What a true testament you are to real ranchers and farmers. The heart that has to be there to really do the job the right way shines brightly in you.

[@amandawainwright5780]

Having watched a couple of your videos I am addicted. I live in a little village in the UK but I have always loved farm animals and your dedication to your animals is heart warming. Glad that you are both okay after this incident

[@debrahchristensen9528]

Wow! Never a dull moment on the ranch! Glad you freed her and didn't have to lose her - great work!

[@TheCodesearcher]

love your channel brother. im pleased to didnt have to put her down.....the compassion and humanity is beautiful

[@brileigh3039]

Poor 127 I hope she’s going to be ok and Today my cow had a calf and I love you

[@tallman11282]

Oh, my, that was a close call. I'm glad you were able to get her free from the gate without you getting injured and didn't have to put her down. I hope she heals up well.

[@Robbie7441]

Well done you kept so calm to save her life respect to you sir ❤👍

[@francesbruno8445]

Canada here. Had to hold my breathe for the foot rescue. Looking at the narrow space she got her hoof in, there's no way you'd ever expect that. Remarkable save while protecting yourself, and while using a power tool. Only chaotic thing missing was fighting off Rattlers at the same time! Glad you are both okay.

[@ProfessorKitchen]

Even though you already told us everything ended up OK, I still found myself tense and holding my breath as you tried to free her.

[@cathiwim]

Its ok to cry after saving her. Ive done the same after a close call, once i was in my car where no one could see me. Carry on!

[@hamrad645]

Mike, I cried for you when the cow got stuck like she did. Thank God you were able to free her. You, of course, cannot afford to lose a cow like that. Hope she recovers completely. With that much weight, it had to be a frightening event.

[@Cindy-by3ho]

You have the voice of a radio broadcaster.

[@sweetbitz]

I thought the same thing. I kept wondering if he had been an announcer for a tv show I had watched years ago because it sounded so familiar.

[@willjugglawikidchip1824]

That's because he has done radio

[@highstandards6226]

@@willjugglawikidchip1824 " le siigggghh""💗💗🤦‍♀️

[@lisapelarske1634]

Samantha Grey Actually, I think he sounds like Mike Rowe..........?

[@melissabaanders2751]

he was in radio

[@CACOOK-fk1rc]

Happy healing to her.... she is lucky she has you as an owner, and your quick thinking/ reaction time and patience! Good for you! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing your life with us all out here in internet land.

[@Bianka_Taylor]

My heart is pounding as I am sure yours was as well trying to get her free.

[@gingerreid8569]

God Bless you for all you did for her! Great job!

[@rhondacarey3293]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. You are a good man, and so good to the animals. That was great quick thinking.

[@bodhixxx1]

Bring her in with another cow range cows do not like to be alone I made that mistake once locked a injured cow inside the corrals she stayed as long as it took her to blow out through the side of the corral.

[@787Earl]

my Dad and a pardner owned a ranch in Alberta the ranch manager never left a bovine alone.

[@juliussezar1550]

@@787Earl that true. they are social animal

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

That's good advice about dealing with herd mentality 👍

[@nightfireranchsorensenfami8785]

Yup, always a companion animal

[@jenniferlennartz5995]

Very good advice, that makes sense. She may have been stressed being away from the herd.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Good job Mike on avoiding a catastrophe with number 127. Take care and seasons greetings.

[@nathandalke9318]

Wyoming that's my hometown i was born there in 1981 it's a cattle state and front tears days and now i lived in Missouri now im sorry to hear about your cow hopefully your cow going to be alright

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Mike, good thing you were there when 127 decided to have a tantrum. I would recommend a companion for her to keep her calm while recovering.

[@robcaseltine2484]

Great job glad you didn't give up on her. Way to hang in there.

[@jusmeinia7]

I hope #127 makes a full recovery and is back with her buddies soon. She is not a happy camper in that stall that's for sure! You're a good man Mike, you stayed with it instead of giving up on her in a dire and stressful situation. Merry Christmas to you, Erin and the little ones!

[@sharonspivey7913]

So glad you got her free...man that was rough! I know you were sweating bullets....geez! Have a good one and please keep safe!

[@cheryljackson4894]

You are so caring for your heard hope she is doing well

[@keithhughes2936]

Glad you didn't give up Well done 👍

[@MarciaMeree]

So glad I found your Channel. I love the way you care about your animals . Trying to catch up on all of your videos. Good luck with your hurt cow looking forward to an update .

[@glowedgang3820]

Oh, I hope she gets better!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Me too. Thanks for watching -Mike

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i remember as a kid one of our puppies got into the ice melt salt and ended dying from too much salt and there was nothing we could do, brain swelled fast and by the time we got her to the vet she was dead, as a kid it was hard but as a adult i used sand vs salt ..............hope the cow gets well doon hugsssssss from Ontario Canada

[@lorenkindschy7153]

Some of these comments are hard to read. You were by yourself and you did it the safest way you could think of. Your safety it the only thing that matters when working with a large animal like that. People dont understand how big these animals are and the force that she could put on that gate.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much. Yes it was a spooky situation. -Mike

[@nevarez874]

Mike: my name is Osvaldo Nevarez & i was born & raised till the age of 17, in the state of Durango Mexico, then I came to USA, i have spent about 28 years in Chicagoland area & am 45 years old @ this moment. Will i grow up doing ranching & farming at a really small amount. I grow in a small village near the high mountains @ the municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro Durango Mexico, & i really enjoy your videos, i congratulate you for your really hard work. But don't look back, always look forward. One day i am going to visit your ranch if you don't mind God bless you & your hard worker wife my respect to you all.....

[@JohnVanRuiten]

You're a great American Mike. Keep it up young man!

[@vandengaaskjolen1821]

I would have taken a good look at the hinges on the other end of the gate before I cut into a load bearing post but I know how these sort of situations go. Cows will find a way to make you work harder than necessary.

[@thomasvetor7420]

U never gave up , helping her out twice , very nice 2 give her a treat 2...

[@hvlineman5227]

Well done Mike. Quick thinking I’ve been there, alone like yourself. Not easy buddy. Let us know how she is doing.

[@franciestokes3195]

Poor cow hello from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️

[@barbjarvi6543]

Boy that was a close call . Hope she heals up

[@cheryljackson4894]

His voice makes you melt

[@tcookie4312]

I had a similar situation this summer with a 600 pound steer, which was giving up as I tried to free him from the fence. Never give up on them even when they do. May come to see you in Lexington which is only 2 hours from where I live. Keep on plugging....

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Great work Mike! quick thinking saved the day, and possibly a life!

[@sunhawk61]

Improvise, overcome....farming and ranching are full of situations that test us all. Your a good man.

[@frankirwin2377]

Good job Mike! Another indication where situations change the course of the day on the Ranch!

[@kailuke768]

To prevent that happening again, maybe attach another board to that gate to eliminate the gap that she got her hoof caught in. I'm glad you didn't have to put her down Mike.

[@sandracorless6186]

Hi, this is my first time watching your Channel. That was quick thinking with the saw and it worked out just fine. It's a good thing You got her leg out when you did because she could have snapped that leg in half and then she would have been in real trouble. Keep up the good work and perhaps I'll see you in the next video.😉

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Sandra

[@conniepfannerstill817]

A small powered saw would have fixed this problem in a few minutes.Need to get the necessary tools.

[@prisonbreak1744]

U r an Angel for this babes thank u for been so compassion n love ur animals ,,,thank u n God bless ur ranch n u gays

[@earlenepeterson8065]

I hope your heart rate is back to normal...well - and hers and baby too.

[@andrewinbody4301]

I have no idea how cold it is there, but did you see him take a big breath and unzip his coat when it was over? 11:40

[@BPratto]

glad she is okay, nice save. Merry Christmas to all y'all.

[@noc8076]

Spreading fine gravel instead of salt works great, and helps reduce mud around high travel areas.

[@ardurbin2]

R U referring 2 the fine gravel used in concrete block?

[@RKHarm24]

@@ardurbin2 I would think more in the line of granite chat, sharp edges and corners grind into the ice. It's what a lot of Texas cities and TXDOT use on our icy roads. We don't get much snow, sleet and freezing rain up to 3-5 inches thick sometimes. Acts like biter chains on tires. Hard on a low tire, will cut a radial sidewall.

[@rickdees251]

They have split hooves, so the gravel might get wedged in their hoofs, making other issues. Just saying ..

[@cathymaynen324]

Or sand and change the grade so it doesnt puddle up salt will change the ph of the soil and nothing will grow thwre

[@OurWyomingLife]

Cathy. We spread salt around stock tanks and in gates. Nothing grows there anyway. The ice isnt caused by grade but like I said it’s from snow being packed in areas where there is heavy traffic. Grade does make a big difference if the tank over flows. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

This just reminds me how I need to get some facilities set up for our cattle

[@timetraveler5725]

good thought Josh, plan the future

[@waynesteed9196]

@@timetraveler5725 l O hi bb h

[@mamasaurus4856]

I worked at a barn where one of the horses got his hoof stuck in a gate latch (though chain instead of wood) when he kept rearing up at it demanding to come in the barn for dinner. I grew up on a horse farm and had seen stuck legs before, so I grabbed his halter and lead first to stop his extra flailing if I could. It did stop him, thankfully. I checked over the gate for a way to unlatch it despite him holding down the chain that only unlocked pulled upward. Meanwhile, my co-worker was hyperventilating, calling the barn owner who wasn't anywhere close by to help (at a wedding, in fact), and crying. Very helpful. She did eventually discover you can't lift a horses stuck leg upward when it's already above their chest height (plus, he was a draft). I got him to rear up a bit again and get out, and he went to the shower stalls to be hosed for a long time while he ate his dinner. Just stiff with a scratched leg. I'm glad people with farm and ranch experience can stop long enough to think and look around during animal panic to actually help, not panic and do nothing until the critter dies.

[@bevmalone1555]

Congrats on getting her loose. That was a nail biter! Thanks for sharing, it’s a good learning experience.

[@caseybarton4208]

Hope she makes a full recovery. She may not show it, but I bet she knows you are doing what is best for her and her calf.

[@rickv9251]

U did good Mike, crazy things happens sometimes to animals and to humans

[@OurWyomingLife]

I agree. Wasn’t expecting that. Thanks -Mike

[@mikehales2792]

Don't you know, "Hell hath no fury like a heifer stalled." Have a good Christmas. Next year will always be better.@@OurWyomingLife

[@ardurbin2]

Absolutely!.

[@ardurbin2]

@@mikehales2792 That;s a good quote!

[@jawa5669]

Im glad i was able to free her

[@amandah2490]

Well done, that man! That cow is lucky to live on your ranch 😊

[@pammccrary7915]

Seriously put a radio in the barn and leave it on. It really does help them calm down ours liked Rock'n'Roll. A young steer next door helps too. Yeah she's pissed but mostly afraid of unfamiliar things. That's where a companion can help. We had more than one go down even our dairy cattle got hung up occassionally. We had to use hip pullers to keep them up while mending or had to put them down. She's a beauty and can jump like a darn deer!💜

[@RKHarm24]

Congratulations on quick thinking and reaction.

[@hotshot27a]

Cows are like kids if it can be done or u didnt plan for it happen that way they will suprise u with a challenge. U take very good care of those animals, great job mike!!!!!!!!!

[@todddonaldson8195]

Mike we just realized this. Your SUV is the identical one we just got rid of. We use a gator on our place. We roll hay out with a bale unroller behind a 6420. We pull our aluminum stock trailer with a with a ford pickup very similar to yours. We just had a good old laugh of the piling similarities.

[@rshoemaker7368]

Ingeniously works every time! So happy you don’t have a give up attitude. In this case you are losing two with the potential of more calves in the future. Good job!

[@johnowen6507]

i see a lot of comments on bringing in another cow and that's a good idea, but get a cow by herself and you get a good idea of the disposition you have been breeding into your herd. all the grain and pampering people do to gentle them down doesn't make up for genetic disposition. same thing at a bull sale, if one comes in by himself calm and collected that's the bull you want for disposition. and its hard to judge the cow herd too i know, some cows go an entire career without having to be brought in and singled out. but that one time she needs attention her true colors come out. Take care and Merry Christmas!

[@farming4g]

Yep that's a big eye opener. Some cows just hate being in a stall/corral, others have zero issues. I've made mistakes too with handling of critters through the years; seems like some cows they know something is up and their brain completely shuts off.

[@jbweld6193]

@@farming4g the ole fight or flight response right?

[@donnagrant4474]

Life never gets boring when you are a farmer.

[@Gchupp]

When she got stuck in the gate using that opportunity instead of using the head gate was priceless , this would be the example of making lemonade when life gives you a lemon

[@georgejetson91]

There are infinite ways of dealing with an emergency. You chose one that worked. Good job!

[@jamesbain8167]

Some good quick thinking with that reciprocating saw and chisel!

[@michaelbranham5854]

Glad it went well, well as good as it could, great thinking and just shows the need and usefulness of battery powered tools. On another note, love the channel and really enjoy the ranch setting. From a hillbilly trapped in the mountains of Dickinson County Virginia where everywhere you look is a mountain, the flat land is my dream setting. And hope 127 gets well soon..

[@pennydodd188]

That was so scarey, great work Mike getting her free

[@tonyzofrea3282]

Nice work Mike I've been there and completely understand the stress for rancher and cow I bet it was a good stuff crown royal that night .lol to do again tomorrow. Just shows people how much cattle producer care for there animals thank you for videos

[@GainesMediaInc]

Great job Mike! It's becoming more and more apparent that it's just impossible to have cows as pets unLESS it's also your full time job! 😅😁❤🐮

[@4RTigers]

This is a perfect example of why there is a cloud of obscenities around most cow barns. Cows can get in the most bizarre predicaments.

[@jackielowe2895]

Horses are just as bad

[@mongrelbitchband]

I m a city girl and am beyond fascinated......learning alot

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Elizabeth. We were City kids too. :)

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Great job, Mike thanks for sharing

[@cinderstonefarm4883]

Always a friend with the cow...hope all works out with her...

[@alanchesmore3312]

When you got in Erin,s car and the he'll went off all I could was you need gas,like every time I get in my wife's car. LOL

[@OurWyomingLife]

Haha. Yup. Had to put some gas in. Lol. -Mike

[@InsaneFirebat]

Don't you know? E stands for everlasting.

[@RKHarm24]

My wife did that many years ago but never again. At 1/2 tank she's looking for her station. She gets mad at me because I drive on the bottom half most of the time around town. She comes in yelling, Well I had to fill up your truck to keep me and mom from walking. My reply, Thanks Sweetie.

[@rickdees251]

Women have, for some reason, issues men don't. Men have their share that women don't . Go figure.

[@yeah4me1]

My dad's rule:" Never let your tank get down past a half of tank, keep a gallon of water, and oil."

[@barath4545]

This is super informational. I thought that an injury on a cow, especially in a large herd, would just expedite the harvest process to cash out and get rid of the problem. But nice work, even if it is a lot of labor!

[@natehirsh]

Hi Mike. I really hope that she is doing better. I love your videos. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Xmas and a new year full with love and happiness.

[@feliccasampson5376]

Hi, Mike Sorry cow 127 in a lot of pain. I know you've had a rough day. Am praying she feels better soon . Thanks for not giving up on her. Get some rest yourself. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Be Blessed

[@sandib4234]

Well she did look back at you as to say Thanks!!

[@marknasatka1891]

Quick thinking saves the day. Great job.

[@bertrutledge4546]

Hope #127 is ok. Have a Merry Christmas and looking forward to next year.

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

Always PROUD OF Y'ALL

[@swcarp]

a cow on her own , never a good thing . they need a friend .

[@emmarogers8787]

She would've been fine in the paddock just let it heal never put an animal on their own yes

[@AMortalDothApproach]

Glad you got her free! We had a stallion get his leg stuck behind the bumper of a truck once. It's not a fun situation for anyone.

[@bellasue02]

Oh my. That's aweful

[@15yearsdylan56]

Bless you, for your quick thinking, in my book your a star.kudos.🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@andyb9767]

I'm a new sub. Hello from Nashville, Tennessee. Love your video's

[@darrendeak1503]

If there is any way possible to get into trouble a cow will find a way ! My wife and I own a small ranch up in northern Canada and know all about emergencies like this A person sure has to be prepared to deal with almost anything!! Love your videos!!!

[@brendahyslop6770]

Never a boring day.........! Have a beautiful and happy merry Christmas to you Erin and the kids and of course grandma.

[@alwaysinblue]

Yikes! That was close. Maybe you need one one my horse stall designs; 8 ft solid walls and a solid gate that overlapped the pole on the outside. Horses are good at doing that sort of thing, but I've never seen a cow get into such a predicament. Quick thinking...good for you.

[@ryanmcfarland5865]

Chain the gate at the top as well as the wooden latch. That will help keep it steady and should keep the cows legs out of the gap.

[@deannamoreton8253]

great job Mike, u got abit of a seat on there.... Hope you all have a great time over Christmas and New year xx

[@theparksfamilyhomestead3728]

I cant wait to get our first herd this spring!

[@ecleveland1]

What we did was build our stalls for the cows with plywood facing in the stall and gate. The Stalls were built 8 foot high so they would try to jump them. With solid walls there is no place for them to get hung up. Our horse stalls were built with small spaces between the oak boards. The stallion stall was built the same way except the stalls were 10 feet tall with 1 1/2 inch oak boards inside and out. We had to run fans to help keep them cool when it got warm outside. The only time I ever had any trouble was with a Palimino that was stabled and I had to give her a shot. I hooked a walking rope to her halter and was cinching it up tight to a post and accidentally got my fingers between the rope and post for a split second and she sat down on the rope. I just wasn't paying enough attention when wrapping the rope around the post. I thought I was going to lose my fingers on my left hand because she would not get up and the rope was locked down tight. She finally moved just enough and the rope loosened up just barely enough for me to get my fingers loose. I never made that mistake again.

[@tonywoolums9673]

I’m glad you were able to save the cow! What I’d really like to know is what kind of coat that is! Love your channel!

[@kimkaye2219]

Oh my goodness. This was a stressful video

[@billseward2274]

Oddly enough, I live just outside Lexington. I'll look forward to word on the meetup.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MIKE! Nice save! Over under around or through there's always a way most always if you don't give up and quit too soon !! Just like children you really have to kid proof animal areas because they'll always find the one spot!! Thinking you might need a buddy in with her to keep her calmed down. Good idea to have an animal emergency kit full of all you can think of you might need including the banamine so you don't have to run to town when something happens. You'll save important time and it's right there at all times. Also you can safely give aspirin to cattle in bolus form but I'm sure you already knew that too. She'll most likely be ok in time as her leg didn't appear broken. Hope so!! Relieved you were safe through the whole thing Mike. Hang in there are keep warm! Thx as always for sharing...