How We Care for Cattle in the Winter

[@nelsoncreekfarm]

I love seeing someone still cranking an engine over by hand. So many folks these days don't even know that it's possible to do.

[@ifsheisgonetowherethere6259]

Amazing easy crank start on that tiny tractor. I love to listen to it run so well!. When our Allis C push-button start quit working, my dad would start it with the crank. But it would kick back sometimes. So he always would have a Jumbo farm glove in his hand as another farmer had told him to do. If it would kick back it would take the glove out of his grasp and not break his hand. Dad's long gone and the Allis is so in need of repair. It is mine now, but it just sits there waiting for some love. I did buy another Allis C ten years ago that I'm hoping to bring back down this way, as my older son was using it up north for a while. Everybody down here is kind of crippled up or not feeling too good anymore. Sure wish we had some able-bodied help, but that is hard to come by, and might have to wait till next spring now anyway. My dad got sick of all the mud and manure and sold the dairy herd when I was little (as my brothers would be moving away when they got out of school). After that he either had Springers or beef cattle, depending on the market. My sister did the inside work with my mom. But my mom threw me out of the house when I was just little as she said I was always underfoot. My dad said to just leave me out there by them. Between my brothers and my dad, I learned how to help out by throwing down hay, pumping water for the cattle, teaching calves to drink from buckets till they were ready to go with the rest of the young stock, picking rock, fixing fence, getting firewood, etc. But my favorite job was driving tractor. My brother taught me how to steer between the windrows so both brothers could throw the hay up on the wagon from both sides. Mom didn't want me to drive tractor, but she put a wide-brimmed hat on me and went back to the house. When it was time to go mow the hay, my brother would jump up with me because my legs were too short to reach the clutch or bakes. It was understood that I would need to learn to do the jobs my brothers did as they were leaving when they got out of High School. I was so proud to help out my family. By that time we had a baler and a hay elevator. I missed seeing the workhorses as only a few of our neighbors still had them anymore. I did learn a bit about riding on them when the neighbors got finished with fieldwork and left the horses to graze in the yard before us kids rode them to the creek for their water. I didn't get my first horse until I was six years old. I thought I'd never get one as I had waited so long. LOL! Later on, I had more riding horses and used to go riding all over the place on logging roads, etc. I love watching your videos as it reminds me of the cattle we had when I was little. Now we just have a nanny goat, 9 chickens, a couple rabbits, a dog, and 2 kittens. My granddaughter takes care of them.

[@lpatters18]

Pete, I can’t believe that only took 3 cranks to start your tractor 🚜. You take great care for your animals. You're a great cook 🧑‍🍳 also. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@MegaHazzaboi]

Editing is a great thing.lmao

[@travismaze1260]

ImmovWb

[@dorothykelly945]

Q

[@plankface]

“The only customer I have right now is Ordin” LOL 💛🧡

[@denisebennett3144]

I just love how caring you are with all your animals.

[@hschultz123]

As a child we were very poor. A chuck roast cooked as a steak was a special treat.

[@jeffreyjohnson8212]

Tractors, pigs, cows, cooking, & education = Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@seanmeyer6243]

I like your view. It's the circle of life. Cows eat hay, poop out nutrients, nutrients get spread on the field hay grows again. Love it. Good video. 👍

[@jeffboltz5237]

Pour juice in pan, reduce, deglaze, add butter for pan sauce

[@evquinn2156]

I love sitting down and listening to you ramble on about things (even your dad jokes). It reminds me a bit of when I used to listen to Garrison Keillor on Prairie Home Companion. I feel like I’m visiting a friend and love the scenery. I’m a 75 year old woman who recently relocated to the Tampa area from rural R.I. and miss my country life. I learn so much from you about farming and life. I even enjoy it when you work on the tractors since I have a son in Maine, who is a golf club superintendent, that needs to keep the old equipment going. Anyhow, good job and be well. Ev Quinn Dunedin, FL

[@donnasimpson9731]

I dont have a farm - nor do I have any animals but I so love your videos - I am a country girl at heart - so your videos are very appealing to a wide range of viewers.

[@unclesquirrel6951]

I'd love to see more cooking content along with the normal farm life , you two are delightful to watch . Every time you bbq something I gain 11 lbs lol . Keep the content coming

[@25Soupy]

I can't believe it's been another year!

[@johngalt517]

key tip for reverse sear; dry the meat with a paper towel before putting it in the pan. Water keeps the crust from forming so with out water a beautiful brown sear can happen.

[@joshk.6246]

Ive not seen the carabiner trick, thats a great idea and it will be easier to get it off. Genius! Great Episode I really appreciate you sharing.

[@nurscathwill]

Watching your tractor repair videos has enlightened me so much! As a child, I use to pretend I was fixing tractors and other farm equipment. I can only now imagine the destruction I caused. I would take an old grease gun and insert grease into every hole I found on the tractors. I would unplug and replug everything I could. My grandfather must have been very forgiving because I never heard of tractor damage. I did however get in lots of trouble turning off electric fences and such foolishness.

[@jlhaslip]

At the start of the video, when you first walked out to the field and the cows were mooing loudly, I think the cows were voting you off the island. Just another day in paradise.

[@Worldbuilder]

Hey, now, you let Ordin have his fun, as long as everyone consents… :D

[@ClayborneJames]

Submission for Joke of the Day: 16:25 - "He is not bull-ying Doc, he was just steer-ing Doc away."

[@elizabethblane201]

They're not bullies, they're steeries.

[@catherinejohnson1671]

I adore this ❤ how you love and look after all the cattle.. im in Bath England so often comment in the middle or to the end so i doubt you've seen I've subscribed for a while.. and that ive watched many of your videos.. from day to day.. auctions.. market days.. fence n tractor fixing... i share your jokes with friends and family who physically groan and as you say "they're so bad they're good"... i can't thank you enough for the effort, forethought and care you put in into every single vlog... please let me tell u if everyone stopped watching.. i will never stop as it helps my mental health.. i hope you realise the impact you make for some of us❤👍😊 Edit i think you should scrap Rusty and call him little man.. as it seems to have struck ❤

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀

[@kathiabbott9487]

I love your videos! You're my favorite. You're the only KZbinr I know that never let Fame change you.

[@christineelliott4485]

Pete I love your programs. Even the mechanical ones (I am female 75 y. O.). You are the nicest, most decent man I ever knew of. Stay sweet as you are.

[@bradellison1345]

I am starting to recognize the cows. :)

[@rosejohnson452]

Thanks for all those specific details. A season change, cows coming in, steak for supper. All is well and in harmony with ma nature. Thanks, Pete.

[@alwayswoke5181]

Pete, yr video's add to my (our) quality of life. Thankx for that.

[@michael7423]

I think they were rebellious because of all that mud in the laneway. Seeing your chef 👨‍🍳 skills really got my stomach growling with hunger, it sure looked tasty!

[@todphillips3935]

Pete, you are very fortunate to have your dad and his help. Also Hillary.

[@todphillips3935]

I wish that I could purchase Haying for $40 a bale. Here, in a good year, it’s $70 a bale. For times like this where it might be up to $200 a bale.

[@joyunspeakable4224]

I heard a joke today that reminded me of you. "What do you call a cow with no legs?"..........."Ground Beef." Lol Love your videos, soo entertaining!

[@cindyboard7816]

With a bit of corn starch that broth makes awesome gravy!!!! Or a tiny bit of corn starch for delicious Au Jus or specifically Jus. Stay safe and best wishes from Kentucky!!!

[@Kelleena1on1]

I love listening to u and learning what a farmers life is like thanks for yr hard work

[@donnaparrish7638]

Rained here in Ok too! And more in the forecast. Go Prudence!

[@thehuubster]

I dont know why but your reaction at 03:06 really got me laughing. 😂

[@hamassmujadid6532]

Beautiful to see them coming over to you to say hi.

[@jhordans808homestead7]

Enjoy watching your videos. Encouraging you to continue to do you. Nice seeing farrners who actually care for their animals and don't just treat them as commodity. Watching from Kurtistown, Hawaii.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Hi Pete, great tip on the roast, it looked delicious! I agree with you, not every farmer feeds the same, I use the rolling out the bale on the fields method. I do like how you use the manure out of the barn to fertilize your fields, looks like it's working great for you. Your cattle really look good, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!

[@mugwump58]

Yesterday one of my other farm KZbinrs, Working Horses with Jim, showed off your pig waterer and gave you props.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Cool!

[@idablythe4847]

We did as you did with feeding inside for winter with dairy cows. We had probably 100 head total. When we were kids we did pitchfork at at time sometimes our neighbor would let us rent his scoop tractor until we acquired our own. We had 9 siblings about 5 were old enough to help.

[@TimBinns68]

Chuck roast is my next sous vide try. Last week I did a 48 hour round roast coated in garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. It was the best round roast I've ever had. Thanks for the cooking ideas.

[@isapsa45]

I agree with you 100% about spending time watering the cattle. I raise rabbits and chickens and it’s extremely important to spend a little time just watching how they are reacting do you and being in a cage

[@johnodwyer1386]

Pete your videos are great! Dont worry about the 'naysayers'- they dont understand the fulfillment you get working close to nature on a small farm. Also, as you know you have to be 'a jack of all trades' and be available 24/7 to make a living. I really enjoy your beautiful, nature friendly videos and your beautiful wife is not boring at all. She is a great worker too! I worked on a small farm for the first 20 years of my life. Keep up the good work. John Ireland

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I certainly did enjoy it Mr. Pete! Great looking cows, Red the proud mom to be and a great looking roast. What's not to like!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

I hope this winter you become friends with Rusty:))

[@kendallhaltiwanger1083]

You are always a favorite; however, with that Clemson football tee on you have taken favorite to a new level. Great video on how and why you do winter the way you do.

[@jasonstarr6419]

awww, mannnn.. i picked the wrong day for a fast. . lol...love your content. might have to try that sous vide deal. Watching your videos somehow reminds me of my father who passed in 1984. A kind, gentle, big man. He would have loved your channel. We used to work or lease out the family's 165 acres for cattle, peanuts, and various other crops until my grandmother died and the aunts started selling off their portions. Good times. :)

[@rawa5457]

I am very much in favor of the idea of manure in winter. 😄👍💪

[@Rick-tb4so]

I have always thought our Government should be made up of Farmers and Ranchers they know how to save a dollar....

[@RechargeableLithium]

@Rick - it used to be, but then 'get big or get out' happened, and former farmers became lawyers...and everything went downhill from there LOL

[@raymondmiller5098]

Most Members of Congress and legislators from the big states that have full-time legslatures (incl. NY, CA, and a few others) are former "staffers" and/or attorneys. The is true in both parties. Agreed, the legislative branch at both fed. and state levels would greatly benefit by having more farmers - along with people with all kinds of different private sector backgrounds.

[@Rick-tb4so]

@@RechargeableLithium I did hear Bill Gates has been buying land along with others.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I love the multitasking you did there. You got the winter pasture ready while the chickens sing and a pig tested the fence all at the same time. The Super A as a go-cart.... I get that. That's how I feel about our Farmall Cub!!.

[@danielhoffman7576]

GEEES, the old super 8 is a hard starting old girl! lol. love it!

[@etaontime7375]

What a great insight into your life Pete . You really are a compassionate farmer … looking forward to Reds litter … Thank You 😎👍🏼

[@vickiephelps5169]

Boy does the farm look different now! Great work as usual!😊

[@jamiepeeler9660]

Excellent nutrient management practices. A side effect of the industry converting to round bale hay was we let the bale dictate how we feed. Thus away went the barns and hay feeders and away went the collection of valuable fertilizer.

[@jjohnson2553]

I've got that same cooker. I've been using mine for about 5 years now. I cook most of my meats with it now and can't imagine ever being without one for very long if this one breaks. If you like your meat cooked to anything other than well done, it is the way to go.

[@anthonysmith3187]

Thanks Pete for the video, looking forward to your next one.

[@lioness2000]

I really like your videos, love from Finland!🐮♥

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Searing meat anytime creates the Maillard effect. ther reaction of amino acids and sugars. in meat. and that, adds so much flavor to the cut of meat you arecooking, be it roasting, cooking in Dutch oven with liquid etc. I sear everything and you can add what ever seasonings and rubs you like also great video Pete as usual. thanks for all the tips and fun time with the cattle. You'll get to make friends With Rusty yet! God Bless.ECF

[@danielhoffman7576]

ha Pete, now I see why you like to cook, because you get to taste test! GOOD JOB!

[@benumbriaco8720]

I just did a roast like that after watching your video. It was the best roast that I have ever had. Thank you for the great videos

[@trevorstolz8580]

I lived in northern Canada and water for my diary cow will most definitely freeze. However, with a floating water heater, an easy way to keep the old bathtub full of water is to simply shovel snow into it. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than putting water into the tub as I am basically paying to unthaw the snow. However, I only have one dairy cow (a miniature jersey) and shoveling snow into the tub is easier than dragging the hose out, filling the tub, draining the hose from one end to the other, rolling it up and putting it in the basement where it is warm. Just my way that works for me. :)

[@milliesimmons7252]

I saw one of those cookers at Costco but didn’t know what it was. Now I do. Thank you for all the wonderful information you share.

[@robyncullagh4584]

well done pete you care for your animals very well

[@allanulen3809]

like that you feed inside. years ago we were caretakes on a farm and the owner only wanted the cows fed outside. and you're right about the ruts and waste. we are in the snowbelt off lake Michigan and even with chains it was a challenge to get back in after dropping bales. no weight on rear.

[@scottsatterlee9965]

I hope Red continues to be a good mom… Don’t want her to end up like Missy we all know what happened to her

[@lindalumae]

I love how you explain all these things. So many of us have no idea how farms work. We have lost so much knowledge of nature. We need to know the challenges of farming so we understand why things are done as they are and can defend those actions when more ignorant people try to demonize all farms.

[@jeanmcandrew8407]

I just love looking at this guy working around his farm.I don't see helpers more than his wife.how do he get around all that work.wow.

[@kirkwilson10]

We need to watch your videos after lunch, not before supper! Learning SO much, especially with winter coming on, when we will doing more "food science-y" things! Thanks so much!

[@mathbrown9099]

Pete, I am learning a ton about farming and animals. What I haven’t learned I anticipate. I appreciate your channel, Hillary, too!

[@Liz-M]

It’s nice to spend time with you. 🙂

[@troymundy7420]

Hi Pete ! Orn 's need a camera for Christmas ! Cows look good red too! turn Cold here! have good week

[@patriciacederquist7087]

You are a wealth of knowledge and you are blessed to have Hillary!! Hope I didn't misspell her name.

[@heyerstandards]

Thanks for showing the sous vide technique.

[@allamerican7830]

Looking forward to the winter videos to come!

[@tadeuszczernia5422]

With all the rain you could start frog and catfish farm. New line for the farmer market. Good luck with your work.

[@windetrails]

I don't remember seeing the pigs before. You should have them on camera more often, I Love Pigs! I've never ever started a tractor that easy with the crank. I'm impressed! Good Video, Pete.

[@idablythe4847]

How about running hose up In rafters then all you half to do is unhook from faucet. Just make sure it drains.

[@waynebowen4723]

you give us so much information about farming and that is why I enjoy watching your show.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing buddy I love your little A tractor I’d love to have one with that blade on and a mower deck

[@silver6ackspeaks558]

I’d like to thank you for making these amazing videos. I had no idea what farming life was like but you make it seem awesome!

[@nancycolbert2703]

Almost 200K. One of the most rewarding and informative channels on YT.

[@j.swipes]

In my sous vide I save the meat juice and use it with wine when I’m deglazing for a pan sauce if your looking to reincorporate that flavor town!

[@wadecaudill77]

Pete it's nice to see you and your wife not chasing each other all over the farm and working together love your videos thank you for sharing your personal life with us and God bless you all take care bye

[@donnasimpson9731]

Your skin looks so healthy - all that great beef your eating.

[@jerrywoods2103]

Good Morning Pete thank you for Sharing your Life and Work on the Farm. Truly you are Making a Difference in the Lives of So Many People. May God Continue to Bless you and Your Family. Jerry 😊

[@enigoncalvestessaro9684]

Fico muinto feliz cuando eu vejo alguem cuidando dos animais com amr

[@rigidstonerottweiler]

Amazing to see how your bulls and cows really enjoy your presence and enjoy being petted

[@maryquitecontrary93]

Pete you can add that juice to the pan after you sear the steak and make a nice gravy. A little cornstarch will thicken it.

[@steviethom]

Hey Pete, my son (2) and I watch all your vids. He loves the cows 🐄 and will help you call them in COME ON COWS 😀 at the end of each vid he always says goodnight Pete 😀 keep up your vids we love them. Bring back the jokes :)

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi Steve, that is awesome!

[@steviethom]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm if possible could you give him a shout out … Ollie he would be beside himself lol actually watching your old vid as we speak … old round bale for the pigs in winter

[@ritabrunetti381]

Hello Peter, Hillary & family. Always glad to see you. The cows are fun to watch and hear. You keep teasing us with cooking your steaks and roast... Enjoy your meals!! Be well.

[@jae878]

Hi Pete. Thx for the video. So I was talking to our local cattle farmer we get our milk from about his hay. He has a hay wrapper for round bales that makes long tubes of hay in his storage yard. He was telling me that he can bale his hay the day after he cut it rain or shine the wrap it in the plastic and it keeps it from going bad and some of it is turned into silage. I guess that’s fermented hay? I thought that was interesting. Sounds like a great way to eliminate the headache of dealing with the weather other than the fields being too wet. I’m sure it has its pros and cons. Cost is probably a big one.

[@ryanforbes3021]

Not all round balers are able to bale hay when it is still "green ".

[@sgrvtl7183]

I have a chuckle every time the cattle start ‘talking to you’ when you go looking for them. They always have something to say! Ha 😂ha 😂. 💜Personality plus!

[@ikonseesmrno7300]

I like my sous vide. Use it to keep the water bath warm for developing film. 🤓

[@dougdavis4439]

Enjoyed the video, that roast looked awesome! Take care!

[@Harvesttimebluegrassgospel]

Thanks for the gate clip tip. Will use great video as always!

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great interaction with animals

[@margaretcurry8414]

always always enjoy watching love learning too

[@kennethbealljr1062]

Great video Pete. I love watching your videos

[@sburwell75]

Your videos bring back such happy memories of growing up on our family farm.

[@jimbucher1049]

Hi...Just love the way you always talk to your animals and take such good care of them. Your videos are so relaxing and make me feel like I'm your hired man watching you......Thanks for doing a great job and all the extra info you give us....Take care and snow is coming...Just like Iowa...See you again soon !!

[@tokencivilian8507]

Great to see Red and your winter set up for the cattle. And OMG, that roast looked GOOD.

[@chrisbrackett9779]

Thanks for the D-ring tip.