4 Times the Care - 30 in 30 #10

[@margaretporkolab7166]

Thank you for taking good care of your animals. I love those calves. I believe number 6 needs a bum care too. She is so cute. All your cows are good mothers. I love the speckle cow does she have a name. Can't wait to see the rest of the calves that are in the oven. Dad always said need six cows for six calves. I for the freezer 2 for land taxes. 3 for winter feed. And everyone is happy. Thank for taking me along.

[@mea3665]

Since the Donkey is Ethel I'm thinking Lucy for the heifer! They were Great together !

[@alisonlightner866]

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

[@deborahnorman5117]

💯

[@angelandrus8943]

Omgoodness that baby cow was just so happy to be out and bouncing around, prays the little girl will be able to be a producer. Thanks for sharing your life as a rancher, its awesome to see how different farmers do things.

[@violetsetter2272]

#6 should be named April. We would love to come out and see her this summer once the RV lot is finished.

[@omadeitz3340]

That little bottle calf is your up front beef ambassador. It's an awsome idea showing the reality to all whom visit.

[@Pam_T.]

Thank you Mike for all the extra work you put in on the 30/30!

[@august3777]

I’m so happy the twin are okay. Both of the seem to have more spunk than the other calves. And there’re adorable

[@cheryleverard9728]

WOWY You and your family are sure going on an adventure!!!! I just said a lil prayer that your plans for the ranch work out Both you Mike and your darling wife Erin stay healthy and happy with your plans. I’m sure there will be a bunch of highs and lows thur this new adventure and journey. I look forward to seeing everything start growing this year

[@dwyaneengle9621]

April sounds like a good name 🙏 thanks Mike and crew for bringing us along 😀

[@rogerw2231]

It caught me too....April 1, 2022... Lol. Mike love the 30 in 30. Mike as soon as it gets too much for you or too many head, contact me I'm there. You'll be happy to know I found a local farm to buy meat from. Thank you for sharing the ranch life with us.

[@dancrafton89]

I think he wanted to stay and be the bottle calf. Your setting down beside that calf in the field shows how much you care for your anamils. Love you'll stay safe and God bless. Dan

[@sandy-001]

Love this video!! It shows the continued amount of care you have for your herd no matter the size! I hope Rita is truly enjoying her retirement, as much as I do mine 😀

[@stevearrico3448]

Absolutely wonderful video. You all care about that livestock just as much as your family. Without either one,you are nothing. Take care of yourself s and we will make a special trip out to see you all this summer.

[@cindyboard7816]

Name her Destiny!!! She is destined to provide for the future!!! Stay safe!!!

[@mechellturner3915]

Love how you take care of the babes and the moms. You can tell they love you and are not afraid to love you.

[@denisemmunger9437]

When they say that Life is a Journey they are not kidding. Mike, you and Erin are doing an awesome job of filling the puzzle pieces in. There are good days and bad days . Yous go with the flow. Felt bad for the calf with scours. You never want to have a sick animal. Glad the twins are doing good. That little heifer wanted out and free. This is my favorite time of year when these little ones are born. Great video and music !!!

[@blujeans9462]

In the end, it probably was a blessing and perfect timing. With the drought - as you said last year, a lot of farmers were cutting their herd size - dropping down to 30 may be the best thing for the herd; there just isn't enough grass (if you call that grass) to sustain them. Little 'Martina' is so cute!

[@carrieschirado8967]

Mike you are the best nurse ever! These calves are so lucky to have you watching over them! Can't wait to meet #6!

[@rosalieyazzie4488]

Hello, we think that you should keep the twins on the ranch like Bambi, let them be a family where life begins and a love that will never end.🐕😀😀

[@deblarsen8528]

Another Great Video Mike!! Here's praying that your new bottle calf will surprise us all and be able to have babies!! Giving the cows you have now more attention is wonderful! 30 in 30 is so much fun to watch! Thanks for letting us share your Ranch!

[@lindamadson]

That bottle calf will definitely be a part of the family. We had a cow have twins were bottle feedback from 1, he's my husband's shadow, he's being bucket fed. Good luck

[@territn8871]

No. 8 baby is so beautiful!!! Looks like she's going to be a pretty color. Poor little no. 7. You take such good care of all the newborn calves and their mamas. Hope the med helps the little feller. Twin no. 6 is adorable. Mama is really attentive to baby no. 5 onc they got outside. She's a very good mom.

[@lindagentile2380]

Beginning Says...April 1st but... I believe day 10 would be April 10th/2022 👍😁🤣🤣 But if you've been watching then... We knew... Absolutely LOVE the 30/30 Mike & Erin... Hoping you all are feeling better. Hugs & Blessings to you all 🙏❤️💙💖💖💙...💙💙🤗✝️

[@dorothyallen3614]

Thank you for caring and finding a way to balance life for the good.

[@8tomtoms8]

Number 6 is SOOO CUTE!! She will be a great bottle calf and be loved by all. See you tomorrow.

[@tiffanieclinkinbeard7170]

I love the life in that little calf. It was awesome to see him take a drink. Play play play...then back to mama.

[@talkwithtiffanychannel]

This is one of the best episodes we've seen yet. Thank you for all that your family does.

[@alisonlightner866]

WHAT A SWEET VIDEO MIKE. BABY 6 IS GOING TO BE THE BEST BOTTLE FED BABY EVER.

[@tambraedwan7873]

Another great Episode and thank you for spelling it out what we ranchers have to do

[@ejharrop1416]

Great video and from the acorn comes the mighty oak. You guys are doing great and the farm will flourish in time. Take care and stay safe.

[@karenzepeta6473]

Hello Mike just remember God never closes one door without opening another with everything that you went through the last couple of years the drought and everything downsizing was probably the best thing that could have happened

[@mitch_smith]

13:54 made me think of my neighbors old Boxer. When he was a pup, he'd get up on the golf cart and ride everywhere with me. When was grown, and weighed in around 100 pounds, he was to big to get on the seat and turn around, so he'd just ride backwards, everywhere we went. Hilarious.

[@geraldinepetrou9699]

Mike, it is so heart warming to see the love and care you give these animals, even though they are going to be food. You give them such a great life while they are with you.

[@karenspeer7378]

You are such a Great Farmer!! I Love the idea of being an Educator regarding the Cattle industry and husbandry !! God Bless and have a Wonderful Week!! 😊⚘❤

[@deborahnorman5117]

💯

[@jpmerrick8886]

Get rest mike 🙏 you have long ways to go also jeff latt Erin kids can take up slack

[@rickbell3402]

Thanks for sharing how you run your ranch. I’m learning a lot!

[@melissacurtin7192]

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday! Thinking back on an old SNL character “Pat” would be a great name for #6.

[@richardweaver9682]

Patty instead of Pat. As in Patty the Cow (Cow Patty)...

[@rhondamitchell5892]

#5 what a beauty jumping around .

[@cherrydowns7745]

Little number 7 just saying thank you by leaving you a "gift" My grandparents gave their calves raw eggs when they had scours. It worked. I do not know how, I just know it worked!

[@ruthgallagher1168]

The little girl is adorable! I hope she will be a great calf producer. Her personality is fun

[@JanesDough855]

You have a good philosophy - less cows the more you can care for them and the other animals. The babies are adorable. I'm glad they're living a good life.

[@spiegs9645]

Nice Job Mike !! Your kindness towards the animals is infectious ............... You are truly a man of God. Blessings to you & your family this Holy week 🙂

[@OurWyomingLife]

Wow, thank you

[@spiegs9645]

@@OurWyomingLife You're welcome. You have a good thing going at the homestead. Great future plans & a lot of support from good people. Sara & myself look forward to visiting the ranch & enjoying some of your farm to table food. We are in Rapid City now, but having worked the family farm in NE SD, I know that when butchering season was near, my mouth began to water. No grocery store can beat the flavor of knowing where the meat came from. Beef, pork, Lamb, Chicken, eggs, etc.............. we raised & enjoyed it all. Thank You for bringing all those memories back 🙂

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

She is absolutely precious mike. God bless you all always 💖. God bless all new baby's to come.

[@valfrasier39]

Aww, #5 checking out all that open space.

[@BBKERNSALLNhomestead]

Hey mike me and you have something in common this year, both bottle feeding calves!!!! Great video 30/30 is the BEST!!!

[@lindagentile2380]

I think the twin was looking for his Sister... 👍🤣🤗

[@angelastottlemire9637]

The little guy wanted to explore the walkway. Then once out to the pasture it was like look at all this room to run bye mom lol

[@lisahymel4917]

Oh ma goodness! That number 8 calf is so pretty/cute with that reddish/brown coat n black nose. I’ll be watching her grow up. They are all so cute! I so enjoy watching OWL!❤️

[@escalade78]

Very good insight into livestock management business. I went to Kansas State University in hopes of majoring in Livestock Management. It is a very tough industry in which to make a profit. We bought, fed & managed a small herd . The financial aspect only existed on paper, but the cows were real & were at the University Research Farms. It was disappointing when you put the calculator to it. We were unable to come up with a profit, but understand the "labor of love" in the livestock business. I hope your expansion comes to fruition & it works out well for you.

[@jasnonya3005]

It's totally cool how you've become a husband to all those cows and the heifers and calves daddy,! It's really a great thing to teach us just exactly how that goes!

[@timgilchrist3065]

I totally agree with you about spending quality time with small groups. I run between 30 and 40 cows which is small for my area. But I know each calf and if it is one to retain or move it out.

[@ileenmcminn2062]

#7 will want to go for a ride every day now!

[@theavandenberg6876]

Kind of sad to see the twins seperated but I do get it, and as you say. The little girl will have a pretty good life too. Thanks for sharing your decisions with us

[@CowGirlKat8691]

I hope you got more snow on the ground than we did in town! Happy Sunday Y'all! I agree, being more focused on your herd will bring about great successes & easier mommas to deal with... As the old cowboy saying goes, "Think you're not afraid? Get between a momma cow and her calf!" I've been smashed into the passenger door from the driver door by a momma cow cause she didn't like the idea of me checking on her baby! They do not have a sense of humor!!

[@donnaparrish7638]

And the other calves will say, “a gator on a Wyoming ranch? You’re kidding!” #5 was happy to be out of the barn. #6 is gonna be so loved! Hope #7 gets straightened out! Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesupton143]

Praying the unspoken prayer. #5 sure love being out of the stall. Praying for healing for #8. Praying for moisture to give the land life. See you tomorrow.

[@Charlie-np5uh]

Your description of transitioning to a “mom and pop” also known as a brick and mortar business describes the major difference’s between corporate run operations and your new business plan. Small business men/women are far more attentive to the products they sell and their customers request than big box businesses. While many American consumers has been conditioned to by cheap and that the quality is of lesser concern, those that have supported small business realize the added benefits and friendships that develop over the years. Those shoppers come to trust the quality of the products you produce and sell. Every small business owner is facing challenges everyday and profit margins can fluctuate greatly especially when nature and Washington DC is involved. I enjoy watching how your morning plans for that day can change on a dime and you soldier on. Saturday’s Ag Day TV show described a lot of our food producing states in a similar drought as yours, hopefully things will improve this year.

[@genewileyopa]

From what I can see, GOD has you right were to are to be. A Rancher caring for cattle. You have a big heart, Mike. HA, I rode in the Gator. I'm gona tell my friends. #5 says I'm free as he hops around. Thanks Mike, You are a Blessing.

[@davidepool5884]

I’m glad to see that little heifer is doing so good. When you brought her in to put her in the warmer I didn’t think she was going to make it. That warmer was well worth the money. That little calf with the scours should be fine since you caught it so quickly. We lost a lot of calves to the scours years ago when we were in the dairy business.

[@trailwalker19]

it's good to see the twins getting out of their stall and do a little exploring. mom is more than happy to be out...lol

[@GrantTravels23]

Her “bag” is tired of being hit and sucked on 🤣

[@jeffjablonsky2371]

I like how you make a positive outlook on something that in the beginning probably seemed so terrible. As you stated, the rest of the herd will have that much more attention and your cost will be substantially less with the smaller herd. Obviously, the income will be less too, but your stress and the amount of work will be more manageable. You and Erin have a fantastic outlook and perspective for your family's future. Get better Mike. Your voice still sounds stressed. Blessings.

[@marpop99]

Great stuff as usual. Always the last thing I watch at night here in the UK. Thanks.

[@lindasimmons131]

I LOVE number 6...she is adorable and a lucky calf to be a part of your family and ranch. Thank you for sharing her and this video. ❤🙏

[@larrymoore6640]

Its so cute to see those young calves. Yes there is a reality on cattle ranches they reproduce or they leave. My uncle use to say every cow had to due her job and yes he said it about his bull too.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Hope your calf, #7, gets to doing better. I appreciate your thorough explanation of the Free Martin, also the need for all the cattle to produce and contribute to the farm in some way. Had one with twins a few years back, both were heifers, but the mom rejected one anyway, so same results for us, a bottle calf. Thanks for sharing, have a great week ahead.

[@davidhayes1670]

Great as always Mike!!! Was thinking that Martini might be a possible name for #6

[@pamelamoore3455]

I mean.... Why did mom just dump him off so far away from her??? That's so sad. Thank you for taking care of him 💕😊💕😊

[@samiyarossini]

#5 is feisty! And hoping that #6 is in that 10%!

[@marjoriestanley340]

❤that baby girl! I would love it if you would give a though about naming her Rosie and🙏 that she will be a big producer for the ranch. ❤seeing the baby boy bucking and playing with mom! Y'all take care God bless From California.

[@lewthrasher5865]

I love how you keep it real. Mess ups and all you show us everything.

[@codyryan6866]

I have a Angus cow right now has twins she’s raising both of them right now just fine

[@cadenlear4644]

Glad your going to get some moisture… northern ca is supposed to get some rain this week thank god!! 🙏🏻🌧🤠

[@bethfoster6591]

#6 is going to be like Bambi!🤗

[@redmapleleaf4617]

Sure was some awesome shots of that little dancing calf! She's a beauty!

[@johnkreun5436]

Love your work and the care you take with your animals

[@dianewiley8005]

Jumping baby calves are so fun to watch. Baby calf number six will be just fine with all your good care. Tough reality, glad you are honest.

[@cinfullladyg707]

Hello Mike and family. I was born on a farm and have really enjoyed your videos. One request could you show feeding of the little girl. Good thoughts from strathmore alberta. Is just east of calgary.

[@jpmerrick8886]

You work so hard cause you care so much

[@barbaraberrier8840]

What an awesome amount of love you have for your animals. Will you bring all of the herd closer because of storm that's coming? The wind was audible in the video. Makes me shiver for you. How about Frozen as she looked that way when you brought her in the first day. Stay safe. Have a great evening.

[@tkilg7169]

When hard times come......it's up to all of us to help any way we can.

[@rickhultman1660]

Your a good man !!! This 30 in 30 is GREAT!!!

[@mlr145]

sonne farm in south dakota have a product that you give the calf when born and doesn't get scours. check with them . they have a you tube channel.

[@GrantTravels23]

It kind of looked like mother already picked which calf she wanted. I would keep a close eye on #5 to make sure she is raising him like she should. She didn't seem to pay attention to him as much as she did to her. But she may take to him once her bag gets full and sore again

[@PM-xr6ss]

U r a sweet caring guy with your animals .So amazing you all r.

[@jmburns470]

Great video today, #6 will be loved by all, 4 times better.

[@mitchellgourley4642]

Well I guess that’s best for them at least they’re both still alive and kicking and they’re going to make you a happy man good luck

[@melvinwoodruff905]

Really enjoyed your family bio and especially the calving issues. They are the cutest little money makers but farming life goes on.

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

Number 6 will have so much fun Look at Bambi.

[@keepinitcountry4401]

Mike, I'm sure you've probably heard this before but man you have such a natural talent for producing your channel's videos because it shows in the quality of your content - THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH THE WORLD! 🤠👍

[@angelfromhellshawna]

Mike, the message in your video today was very meaningful. Thank you for all you do!!!!

[@debmyatt108]

Loved this episode!

[@ellenhinderlie6329]

Great video, Mike! I agree 100% with your philosophy, the “right” size ranch (number of acres or head you run) is whatever best fits you, and your situation. We run our small family cattle ranch with that same philosophy, and care for every single critter (sometimes maybe even “too” much)! Love seeing the babies jump and play, it’s my favorite time of year on the ranch. Will look forward to seeing how #6 adjusts to being a special bottle baby, and #7 does with his treatment! Prayers up for all! 🙏🏼🤞🏼

[@Rodknockacres]

Watching 5 jump and run reminded me of a puppy

[@bradcash6858]

Mike your so silly! Exactly why I don't miss your video! Let's all pray for rain on the ranch! And yes God loves humorous folk's like us! But most of all he loves those who love him!🤗😉

[@bradcash6858]

Not saying that he doesn't love you too!

[@lynnclark4208]

Seems you're feeling some better. So glad.

[@donnaelkins186]

So amazing Mike. Number 6 can't wait to see how things go. Such a sweet calf. God bless ❤ you all.

[@brendagillespie1783]

OH MY...Baby Calfy fever! Loved this video, Mike!!!

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Hi. A new bottle calf!! Free Martin?? How about calling her Marty? 🤷‍♀️ I love these 30 in 30s. I hope everyone is feeling well. 🙏🙏☝️🥰🥰 See you tomorrow. That boy calf was happy as a lark. 🤣🤣 Dancing his way to freedom. How joyful.

[@susanpiele3372]

The calf class of 2022 are beautiful truly they are beautiful every one of them has a beautiful face how can you love them

[@scottcahala7779]

#5 is full of spunk. Great to see. I hope 6 is able to bread. Thanks for sharing the farming life with all of us.