Opening the SUSPICIOUS silage!

It’s time to get started feeding silage….. IF there’s any silage that didn’t mold! Time to face the music!!
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[@fldays6798]

Great video with good info thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida.I love the little kitty wanting to be in your video 😅😅

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re welcome! I think she likes to be part of the action!😂😂😂

[@MrDknuckle]

glad to see some was salvageable -- was afraid the whole lot was going to be ruined -- good vid Brother -- stay warm

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks Brother! Me too. 🙏

[@duncand5148]

Good morning. So glad you didn’t lose your silage. I made 9 barrels of ladino clover silage. I’m on barrel no. 6. I only have 1 left because that last 2 molded all the way through. I got lazy at the end and didn’t pack the last two tight. So disappointing, however, I’m very thankful for the 7. Very high quality stuff. I didn’t forget to add the minerals this year and won’t ever forget again. It has been the best way to feed minerals to my pigs and goats; especially the pigs. They waste absolutely none of it. 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s absolutely awesome! Not the part about losing two barrels but the minerals! It definitely has to be packed extremely tight !

[@duncand5148]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Yeah. I see. 😂. All is not lost. The nitrogen in that clover and the minerals, should make for some incredible compost. 😁

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

@ There almost never is need to utterly waste things on a farm! Almost nothing!

[@meliciarichards9249]

Good morning hope you have a great day happened to see another morning myself in another video from you guys!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Good morning! Hope you do too! It’s cold! 🥶

[@meliciarichards9249]

@McGieHomesteadAdventures definitely I got my semi this morning and the brakes we're Frozen and the tires were all Frozen to the ground 😂 we got her going and all good now

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow that’s crazy!😳🤣

[@meliciarichards9249]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures yes indeed but few whacks with a hammer on the old brakes we can usually get her to go pretty good. If not I'll just go by the old rule and get a bigger hammer 😂😂😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. Then there’s frozen mud and rocks on your tires to sling off 😛

[@kenthorsen4558]

I do like the smell of it... when it's good. I'm glad you're getting into some good and hope it continues. Did I hear some sandhill cranes flying over while you were filming? No snow here but it is cold!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes they were very accurate in their predictions!!🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@benzoverakers1877]

Glad your hard work is paying off!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It is a huge relief!! 🙏

[@joqlady888]

well,,,I had to look up ...what is silage? Cause this ol girl did not know...now I do..There are several reasons why farmers make silage: To preserve surplus forage: Silage allows farmers to preserve surplus forage crops that would otherwise go to waste. The fermentation process helps to preserve the nutrients in the forage, making it a valuable source of feed for livestock. Glad you found some good in it.......lov from south Alabama.............THE BEST IS YET TO COME...........

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! Glad I was a springboard for your learning!!😎😎😍😍

[@rongladden809]

Always wondered how it was done but learning and information in every video, thanks

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s awesome!

[@cheryladams7945]

Glad that the silage worked out for you

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@stevecray8282]

Happy to see it wasn't all spoilt. Get that pitchfork cracking Matt.😆👍🏻🙏🏻

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

YES !!! He’s a great PFS! ( pitch fork slinger)🤣🤣🤣

[@stevecray8282]

I always enjoy a sileage video, whether its cutting the corn or mowing the grass and stomping it in tubs.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh my goodness yes! It’s a great feeling!

[@stevehoover16]

I'm hoping you find a lot of good in the center. Thanks for the video

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@irmahardnett]

Well it wasn't a total loss the cow's can eat some & the bad goes in the field for fertilizers that's a good thing. You done a good job packing it tho , keep warm🔥 & stay safe I'm from Georgia by Thursday it's ain't gonna get no higher than in the 20's I'm ready my kinda weather enjoyed the video thanks for sharing👍

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! You’re right, it was packed pretty solid. Glad you enjoyed it!👍 it’s hog kiillinn weather!

[@irmahardnett]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures yes it is that time & the weather is good for it🐷👍

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

I wondered how that pile would do. I still haven't tried the silage thing yet but I only have goats and don't know if they'd eat it. I like how you test different methods.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It works well, but goats are picky eaters. Not sure it would be good for goats…… I honestly don’t know!

[@AaricHale]

I enjoyed the video ! It's a good thing that it all didn't go bad . I would make some corn hydrolysate fertilizer out of the bad stuff and it could be sprayed onto the field to go farther . Thanks for sharing and have a great day !

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I have no idea what that is or how to make it.

[@AaricHale]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures from what I get you have to ferment it with microbes in a barrel . I think you're about half there lol . I haven't made any yet but i'm going to try .

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome!

[@ChuckisOutside]

Good morning Micah!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Good morning! Hope you are having a good one!

[@drknockers5716]

Awesome channel

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackkeeble9272]

What if you put some old tires or wood on before you cover it. It might cut down on the mold. Let it get some air. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That might be the thing……. But I don’t know!

[@tarrot12580]

Those cows are being very nice about waiting for u to hurry up with their dinner Channel just a few acres farm...his cows are very vocal about their needs Could u put the silage on top of pallets so it's not on ground and still be some ventilation. I know u need to keep the air out?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m thinking I need to put plastic on the ground and up the sides.

[@troydixon9019]

I thought you added some molasses on part of the sillage maybe that's why it smelled sweet. Sure could hear those sandhill cranes. Have a great day and stay warm

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes one bag of dry molasses……… that could very well be!

[@charlessavoie2367]

7:37 critter is asking itself "when am I gonna be in their stew pot?"

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’ll find out soon 😛🤣🤣🤣

[@charlessavoie2367]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures And that is no deed by uncivilized people. Good antidote to vegan craziness. Meat in the diet does NOT mean "cruelty."

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely! 💯

[@HighVerbal]

You could almost see the disappointment on the faces of those cows who came up to the fence to look . . but , they did patiently wait for the Verdict ...

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣 they knew it wasn’t feeding time… but that doesn’t mean they can’t dream!!!!

[@HighVerbal]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures 🐮🐮.. rite . . the were Dreaming of being in a state of - i.postimg.cc/bYMDtk0Y/Bovine-Bliss-2.jpg

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 nice picture of Frank!🤪

[@bigtupholsterygardeningbee4170]

😊

[@reavisstockard2994]

I’ve never made silage but I’ve definitely busted my tail on a transmission just to have something wrong and have to do it all again. It’s just part of it bud,we learn from mistakes ,

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s a lot of work!

[@reavisstockard2994]

@ Y’all don’t look like people who are afraid of work. 🤣

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Timothymcdermott-qr3mo]

gday micha thanks for the video stay worm friend tim

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks Tim, you too! 🥶

[@burntchurch]

Good video brother did you get any snow up your way during this last storm?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Just a little bit. Not much at all.

[@davidmott9123]

Good morning Mr McGhee I just want to let you know that I really enjoy your content have you considered building a born for your solace

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Good morning, I’m glad you like it! I just need a good spot for it first!

[@davidmott9123]

I'm pretty sure you have a master plan for the whole thing keep on making it happen Mr McGhee be blessed

[@charlessavoie2367]

Cat seen for control of rats and mice. It earns its keep. With Old Man Winter flexing his formidable muscles, those stacks of logs yall have readied from warmer times will provide lots of fireplace warmth for this family of self sustaining folks who take care of themselves and have no need to feed off others whining for tax funded help as city folks often do.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That is POETRY IN ACTION!! Well said!!!

[@shoresharp8349]

Micah my family has been cutting silage for 50yrs. I suggest not adding anything to it until your ready to feed it. Let the goodlord handle the fermenting.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! That’s how I’ve always done it as well….. this was an experiment and I honestly think it had no bearing on spoilage. I’m not sure if the animals can tell a difference or not.

[@troydixon9019]

Maybe you could get Mathew to build a tiller to dig into it

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

He could definitely do that!!😂

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice video. The plastic creates moisture. I would suggest building some type of silo. To keep it dry with circulation. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! I’d love a silo!!

[@shannons1301]

Glad it wasn't all fertilizer, hopefully you can use most of it

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m hoping so!! 🙏

[@carljoebrown]

Smellavision.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@vnette9777]

Mmmm

[@charlieconnor1490]

We have never put salt on our silage

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s not the norm for sure!

[@bcpfarmandtrucking6560]

You said it was COLD, you should come for a visit-20 is an average day we just went threw a week of -40.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That is cold!!!🥶🥶🥶🥶 I’m no Eskimo!🤣

[@joqlady888]

I love that name 'VALIENTA'.Sp?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Valenté is how we spell it…… he’s a live wire!😂😂😂

[@johnwasurick4013]

Your cows are like you, they will eat just about anything

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ericmodeen4164]

I would stick with your tried and true method, that said if you try it again I would spray a salt water solution on the plywood, you may have some cross contamination

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I'll keep that in mind! It's definitely something to consider! I'm glad you're watching!

[@thomaslapp6029]

Frustrating when you do all that hard work and you don’t quite get the results you hoped for. Here’s to the rest of the pile being great food for the Valle Inta and the rest of the herd.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I hear you, it is frustrating! But so glad to be able to use the rest. 😎😎

[@timothypollard4332]

Watching it blow in the wind as you pull it off makes me wonder if it was a bit to dry? Be careful breathing that mold. It can give you farmers lung..

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It was probably the 800 pounds of salt that pulled out the moisture. Overall I’m happy with it. But I despise cold wind!😂

[@williamspates1015]

Just my opinion I think you messed up putting salt on it took to much moisture out. We you to make a pile on the ground every year on dairy farm 300 ton. Just packed it tight with tractor and loader.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks for the input!

[@wendys-uy7wc]

I bet the salt was a bad idea

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

If that were the case the pile would be completely ruined because it is throughout the entire pile. Something like 800 pounds of it!😎