Moving Manure & Drying Up Cows

[@connieespinosa3745]

You know what I like about you Eric you are a thoughtful dairyman. You said I don't like the cows to stand and that's why I watch your channel.

[@darylbruning8622]

Hey Eric, is it just you and your dad that mixes feed for the farm?

[@db7059]

Less stress for cow more milk production. Cows like to lay down.

[@realemonful]

He doesn't care about the cow, he just cares about the profit

[@db7059]

@@realemonful he must care for cows for the effort he makes to make them comfortable and less stress to make more milk.

[@realemonful]

@@db7059 He milks them 3 times a day and that is not natural so what does that tell you?

[@charlesward8196]

Pretty slick using the Picrite to spread the bedding in the Heifer barn. One trip instead of a bunch of skid-steer runs, and nice and fluffy. The fans really seem to make a bid difference on keeping the bedding dry,

[@utubesurpher]

@10th Generation Dairyman My wife and I recently found your channel. We were looking for something new to watch, so we've been "binging" the playlist, starting from the oldest to newest. Just wanted to say we've enjoyed them so far and appreciate your work ethic, your open display of your faith, and for reminding us of all of us the hard work that's behind the day-to-day items we take for granted. Thanks for doing these!

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thank you!

[@JemimaSena-b9e]

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[@JemimaSena-b9e]

Qlao,😊

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[@williammerry4746]

There is so much here. Your father is away for a week. No matter, you just carry on, working very hard, doing whatever needs to be done and doing it very well. You care for the animals and you can see that they are contented cows. Good on you, Eric. Appreciate all the extra work you do to make the videos interesting and instructive. God's peace be with you and yours.

[@bkoutdoors6517]

As a dairy farmer in Wisconsin, it is really cool to see how other farmers operate in different states. Great video!

[@THEIMFAMOUSWAFFLE]

Hello Fellow wisconsinknight

[@sunroofracing]

Great video Eric! Appreciate the explanation of the dry cow process. Nice to see the cow happy to get in the pasture. Fans are doing a nice job of cooling and drying. Enjoyed the video. Well done!

[@darrinpelham144]

I'm really glad you fully explained what drying up a cow involved and why so there is nothing open for misinterpretation.

[@realemonful]

Yup, torture

[@phyllishalley8972]

Didn't seem like it bothered them at all 😸

[@realemonful]

@@phyllishalley8972 Are you a cow that's being forced to dry out and then getting your teats plugged shut so no overflow milk can escape, even in a desperate, painful mode ?

[@jerrycampbell6181]

Eric, Thank You for explaining your operation to us ! It is good that everyone understands just what goes into a dairy all you keep track of and the amount of work/care that is involved ! I think most of us can see it is a labor of Love !!! It shows !!! GOD BLESS !!!

[@loisblais3431]

Recycling at its best! The dry pack is so effective, look how it flies like powder, when being spread . Thanks Eric.

[@drsmith4806]

I hope your dad (parents) are on a well deserved vacation. Looking forward to a new Q&A with you and your dad.

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Great video Eric ! It’s good to see the fan’s our working to keep cow’s cool . Thank’s for the info on how you dry cow’s process . We usually have a vet to come out and do our cow’s . Here in Indiana have been in a drought for quit sometime had so beautiful showers but need more.

[@lidsman2221]

It's great to see the cows being able to go in and out when they want to. I can tell they are happy. Thanks for the video.

[@asquithmainlines699]

Of all the farm channels I follow across Canada and the US you are about the only ones that haven’t been affected by some violent storms or drought conditions. Looks like you are having a banner year. This video had a variety of content Thank You for sharing it with us.

[@darrenmcclary5411]

I enjoy the reminder of regular maintenance necessary to keep equipment running smoothly. That being said, have you ever shown what is required for the feed wagon? Keep up the great work!

[@stephenkeller6894]

I’ve been waiting for you to bed the heifer shed like that with the manure spreader! Works slick👌

[@Hutch273]

legend out here explaining what you're up to with the cows while in the rain and getting all that work done, I love it. keep up the hard work

[@Dj-zz]

You’re a great & dependable young man Eric. Your dad can leave for a week & not have to worry knowing all is being looked after & in good hands. Like your educational videos. Good Job

[@theodorevegh6030]

Plutus was the ancient Greek god of wealth. He was shown as a baby in the arms of the goddess of good fortune or peace. He was also holding a horn of plenty. You made me think of him with your video. Everyone should watch your video to learn about what it takes to get our milk to our tables. I love milk. I drink about a gallon of milk every three days. Thanks for these great videos. - Theodore A. Vegh, B.S.

[@jbizzletx3420]

I feel like I almost work for you guys!! Been watching y'all for years now!! Congrats on your success Eric!

[@pattiwagner1980]

I'm curious to know how the nitrogen shortage and fertilizer shortages affects your operations? I love your channel! The respect you show your animals shows your character and a great family dynamic. Thank you for sharing your life.

[@billabong9215]

Is there a shortage in America too? We had a slight shortage in Europe but we have different trade laws with Russia. What's affecting us is the price of it. It peaked at almost 300% the price of previous years.

[@JHruby]

@@billabong9215 Yes, it is not really a shortage at least in my state, it's the prices that have shot way up. We can get everything, but prices are still crazy high.

[@keithraisor4030]

You have alot cows ready to calf. May God bless all farmers this year

[@kontrastelevision9305]

this open field for the cows looks so nice. i wonder how it looks like in a couplenof weeks

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Glad to see that the new big fans are earning their keep. Love your videos, they are so informative. Thanks.

[@Perrinerpcp]

Eric, my brother and I used to do that 60 years ago. It was our regular job on Saturday mornings. We spread the manure on the snowy fields.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Awesome video and great job holding down the farm with Dad away. God Bless.

[@Classifiedreality]

Thanks for taking us along.. 👨‍🌾🚜👨‍🌾👍👍

[@st4183]

Eric -Just curious, is the wheat field you spread the manure in owned by the farmer you borrow equipment from? If it is, I think its great how you have that neighbors helping neighbors mentality to get the work done. 👍

[@invincibearofficial]

He said in another recent video that when he uses the term neighbor he really means he has many neighbors that he borrows from/helps out, it's not always the same neighbor

[@russellgilson4072]

Eric, you're an excellent herdsman. Keep up the good work>

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Like seeing your cows and heifers, you can see they are treated well, good job. I would love to have that skid loader, mine is broken down and old, kinda like me.😄 Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend.

[@ellisritz7654]

Really like your videos, the variety of work you do can never get boring!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great video Eric. I'm sure your dad's at ease knowing you are taking care of things.

[@dirkus3722]

Hi Eric, just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. The subject matter would be interesting enough on its own, but you take it a step further with excellent videography and editing. Just really great quality entertainment, and education! Thank you!

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thank you

[@mockemperor953]

I love your videos. I'm not a farmer but am very interested in your profession and you have some of the best agriculture content on yt. I don't tend to Like most vlog style content but yours stands out from the rest.

[@charleswolf279]

Great idea reusing the bedding. We also made a mound on our concrete heifer lot for them to lay on. It’s a good way to dilute the sawdust so it doesn’t take up so much nitrogen fertilizer.

[@JackieDannenberg]

Glad you’re getting some rain. We’re dry as a bone in Alabama. Hay’s going to be a bit harder to come by this year if it doesn’t start to seriously rain soon ! Great video ! Thanks for all your efforts !

[@davidbishop4015]

Always caring about the cows. Stay safe.

[@geraldkarl642]

Thank you for sharing, those girls love you, hope Dad views this video ... grace & peace

[@davidcantu824]

LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS ERIC HAVE BLESSED DAY

[@jeffstanaszek2272]

You’re a hard working man for sure!!!

[@jamesryan9206]

Thank you Eric I enjoy all your videos. I really appreciate your explanation of everything going on.

[@go06bolts]

You guys seriously keep me sane with this videos lol 😂 hope the shoulder is working out for your dad. Wish you guys the best! Love the vids!

[@dashndadntrav7095]

Best camera angle award goes to the spreader in the heifer pen.🎥 That was wicked.👍🤛

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Good video looks like things are going along fine .

[@gail8494]

How is the plug removed? Excellent video and job Eric! Thanks

[@crobles123able]

Thanks for your hard work!

[@dv8nxs944]

Hey Eric, I have 2 questions. When you're ready for them to milk again how do you get the sealant out? Do you give them something to stop them from producing milk as well as the sealant?

[@samirkhanna4847]

I really appreciate your hard work you put in 💐 👍

[@markf350s]

Happy new year to you and all your family hope you have another good year

[@johnlodge4414]

Great video Eric! You do a very good job!

[@emadmaysarah3741]

That is impressive Would you please explain the feed contents ratio, and is it the same ratio for all meals and also what is different ratios for different ages? Many thanks

[@steveneal2706]

Great video Eric. Just love watching your videos. Very interesting also. Thank you Eric

[@tehroller]

Hey Eric, have you ever gotten an injury handling the cows? I imagine with them weighing so much if they got a spook or did something unexpected it could lead to a serious injury. What are some of the precautions you take to make sure it doesnt happen ?

[@taco44051]

Non-farmer here...How many acres are supporting how many cows? An operation ten times bigger, would it require ten times the amount of land? Love your channel!

[@steverumbaugh545]

You should spread the new bedding with rhe manure spreader. Just fill it up back in and spread. Does a nice even layer.

[@tkinvy9750]

Tiz great that you farm in a way that suits not only you but your cropping neighbors

[@chipoppenlander6467]

Love the hard work you do everyday.

[@tkinvy9750]

Tiz also great to see the focus on not using antibiotics as a blank precaution

[@davidloy9669]

The pick rite spreads sawdust perfectly

[@iamtheonenonly250]

Hey Eric, was wondering how the dry up sealant gets removed, when the cow is ready to be milked again after the next calf?

[@classicalmidiorgans]

Did you get your robot alley scraper working proper again ?

[@tedc.4956]

How are the Montbéliarde cross heifers? Thanks for the video. I know you are busy with your dad away.

[@richardlaurent7229]

Busy day glad for Dad to come home.

[@Artist21st]

I grew up in Milwaukee Wisconsin and spent a few summers working on a dairy farm near Prarie Du Chien...

[@donnamullins2089]

Cows look good and heathy. Have a good weekend.

[@geneinpennsylvania]

Best wishes For Eric and his family. Many governments around the world are limiting nitrogen in the soil by farmers. Leading to low yields and possible hunger or worse. Please support our farmers who love their lands and know best how to balance human needs vs the planet. For example Eric teaches us regularly how they research good farming techniques like NO TILL and just today less antibiotics. God Speed your journey young man PEACE

[@GTOUTUBE]

Hi Eric, this is Shari and Earl Dodge. I just want to let you know that you have been a great inspiration to my wife of 47 years. Shari has been fighting cancer for 5 years and you have helped her more than you know on helping fight for her life. She would like to know if the signal tree has any special meaning to you and the farm? You and your family take care and God Bless You.

[@markbrezarich16371]

Do you ever use the tiller to turn the ground or the bedding in the heifer barn that you’re doing today

[@true_farmer_4219]

Love the farm we just got out of dairy and switched to crops

[@bobthebuilder5779]

Where's your farm??

[@webcrawler3332]

There you go! Backing the spreader in works way better and faster.

[@danamartin9734]

Good video Erich

[@Mr234rrwe]

Good luck in your softball and ultimate frisbee games 👍🏼

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video Eric , lots of work to do , sorry I don’t say much about things like others do ,

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!!

[@suprvideo]

Eric, do you keep separate equipment (skid steerers, tractors) for handling manure and handling feed? Or do you clean them between jobs to prevent contamination?

[@mattrydalch3085]

I wonder whether you found a new way to spread new bedding using the manure spreader?

[@Gustav4]

try move the heifers every 3 day and after that let the paddock recover fully, you will get amazing grass and growth as you keep doing this.

[@josephbrinkley7572]

great videos Florida Joe

[@Jamaustro]

After seeing that feed on your cab accident, maybe you should try to capture more of those “incidents. ” A yearly blooper video sounds fun to me lol

[@jimmclean160]

Great video Eric

[@GTOUTUBE]

Hi Eric, we were just wondering if there is a story behind the old single tree out in the field? Thank you, Shari and Earl Dodge

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

I enjoyed ur video. thank u for sharing.

[@jamessparks2691]

I noticed 1 of your heifers has horns. Will you dehorn her? Are many born with horns? Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

If I was as happy as your cows seem, I'd be leading a pretty good life. Great content 8/8

[@darylbruning8622]

Hey Eric, is it just you and your dad that mixes feed for the farm?

[@Navajo-man]

Hi 👋 Eric and dad and families grandkids love video excellent work cow 🐄 are happy my families love milk 🥛 and as you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@verdagarner5112]

Great video love watching your videos

[@rogerweaver7686]

Happy cows make lots of good quality milk!

[@r.scotthill3082]

Do you feed the same TMR to your far off and your close up groups?Do you have a transition ration?

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

We add some grain and mineral before feeding the prefresh I just didn't show it here.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great video my friend👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@conortimm733]

Does it get uncomfortable for the cows when you have to dry them up from milk being produced or does it get full and not taken out so their body just stops producing it

[@garymullholand7031]

The Kubota has small front. The bigger back tires. Most skid steers have all four the same size

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

Letting the cows walk down after drying up must be such a nice treat for them to be ushered 1 on 1 like a dog lol

[@stefantriller7598]

Do you cultivate the bedding sometimes we do and its much better but we dont have vents yet hopefully will get them soon

[@trainfan7316]

Eric what kind of camera do you use n can you send me a link to where you got it?

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Gopro hero 7 black, got it on Amazon

[@trainfan7316]

@@10thgenerationdairyman thanks Eric

[@dougwilliams8602]

If you stop up the cow’s teats, what happens to the milk she produces?

[@davidfreeze6963]

Thank you for your video's

[@tucobenedicto109]

Cab corn Silage! New one LOL. Been there done that!

[@Zacht1980]

The heffers are like, Aww hand-me-down bedpack.

[@carriebrumley8926]

Just another day of poo flinging you do a great job of running the farm while your dad is gone thanks for your hard work

[@ziauddin7948]

good manure cleaning , barn bed soil replacement & excellent teat antibiotic administration for drying off cows # antibiotic in administration in teat canal prevent mastitis during dry period # awesome silage & grain feed # while U administered vaccine in the neck muscles cows head were in feed lot fence but not locked # as i understand the vaccine administered was Rota Virus vaccine #❤️👍👍