Ranchers use Drones to find Cattle LOST in the Mountains

[@kopenhagenkid]

Beautiful scenery on your drone footage Carson

[@Jls75]

The old and the new blend well in ranching. 😊

[@doubleglfarms9750]

Hello Carson! WOW! I don’t think that could have gone any smoother! Thank you for taking us along even though we know it was extra work for you! Hope Casey’s cows are found soon! Blessings from your fellow KZbin friends from Kansas!

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Emmy, hope you guys are doing great!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Carson

[@evelynescalona6077]

Wow, you are the Drone Man! I think I told you once about our drone experience . Hard to believe where all your snow went. Our snow is gone but tomorrow it came back. Everything is covered and the trees are full of snow. Great video as usual. Thanks

[@sleepranch]

Thanks for watching Evelyn! Yeah that was a funny story, take care and God Bless!

[@benburns5995]

Hi Carson, great reason to have a drone on the ranch, to help find stray cows. Glad that you were able to find 2 pair and hopefully Casey's cows will show up eventually. Those horses had bad timing to spook the cows just when you were trying to load them on the trailer. Have to say they were some beautiful looking horses. Looks like another successful day is done on the ranch.

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Ben, we hope so too! Those horses are a breed called Dakota Fell, pretty cool horses!

[@badgerpa9]

Hope he finds his last pairs. It is a nice office to work in out in the hills. Hope you all stay safe and healthy.

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Badger Pa, we really hope so too! Take care and God Bless!

[@lynnalohaaloha9439]

Crazy cows!! Glad you were able to get them back home. Already calving season. I pray you have an excellent calving season

[@sleepranch]

Thanks a lot Lynn! God Bless!

[@alberta1980]

Crazy what little snow there is up there. Them cows feel no need to come down if the snow doesn’t push them down. Same thing here in Southwest Alberta. Very little snow up high so even the cow elk are spending their days almost in summer range. Thanks for the video.

[@sleepranch]

It is crazy! And that interesting the elk aren’t even coming down!

[@alberta1980]

@@sleepranch Yeah, other than that cold spell in December it has been a pretty mild winter.

[@angelmorris2130]

Thank you for taking us along with you. Hope Casey's cows are found soon.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks for watching! We hope so too!

[@deltonwatts9726]

Carson, thank you for sharing the ranch work and beauty of the Hills with us.

[@sleepranch]

Thank you for watching Delton!

[@usmcforever7630]

A blessing for technology to help find the cows. A valuable tool for your part of the country. Nice video

[@sleepranch]

Thank you!

[@thereseburton1414]

There are always those few that hang back. Hopefully all will return safely. GOD bless

[@reubenmiller30]

That drone sure saves ya a lot of ridin or drivin around! Glad you found them

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Reuben!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Awesome drone footage Carson

[@kenj7222]

Glad you got your cows. Next year they will be much better, when they know the program! Missed seeing your son this week. He sure is growing fast. Tried the recipe for egg pancakes. EXCELLENT!

[@sleepranch]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! He will be back very soon!

[@donnaparrish7638]

Hey Carson and Casey! I know you guys need the drones to find the cows but that's some beautiful scenery. Thanks for that. Glad you got your pairs and hope Casey gets his home before the winter storm.

[@kathywifall6844]

I love mountains, spent over 5 years from a 3 year off and on time in Colorado. Where you are it is gorgeous too. They look dang good considering they were up high for the worse part of winter season. Interesting how they get so skittish when they are out alone. Yet they instinctively know humans are there to help. GOD BLESS!

[@sleepranch]

They are pretty smart! Haha thanks Kathy, Take Care!

[@verdagarner5112]

We enjoyed the the adventure thank you for sharing, glad you got your cows home..

[@sleepranch]

Thank you!

[@loisblais3844]

Great to have a drone to see far away.

[@terryhobdy5727]

Pretty slick loading the cow's.im glad you were able to get them.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Terry!

[@johnhughes2113]

Hello, Carson and family, enjoyed this visit to Crow Peak I was with you! ok Google earth, you did well getting the pairs home good neighbours working together it’s so valuable in that terrain, good to see the prep for calving hope all goes well looking forward to it.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 regards John.

[@sleepranch]

Hey John! Thanks for coming along haha God Bless and Take Care!

[@carolmiland9665]

Glad you found your cows. Thanks fir sharing .take care

[@sleepranch]

Thanks for watching!

[@harveypenner2386]

Thanks for sharing! That drone sure is a time saver!

[@sleepranch]

It sure is!

[@carolwilliams8971]

Hi Carson. Well, that was fun and those pairs went into the trailer pretty easy. Excited to see your calving season. I just subscribed to you guys recently so I've never seen calving season on a big ranch before I missed not getting to see your little family today. I hope they are doing well.

[@sleepranch]

Hey Carol, thank you for watching! They will be back very soon!

[@seanzyw.2603]

You know Carson you talk about having good neighbors, I agree that's something that we as Americans used to value and it's unfortunate that the powers that may be or trying to separate us. Thank you for showing that value

[@sleepranch]

It is sad that is happening Seanzy, that is very true

[@michaelmcguire3983]

Thanks Carson! Again…. Beautiful country!

[@sleepranch]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@genewileyopa]

That was exciting. Those drones come in handy, were man can't go. Saves on foot steps. Those cattle were ready to come home. Thanks for sharing . Got down to 5 degrees here in Central Iowa this morning. Inch of snow yesterday. See ya

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Gene, very handy! Stay warm!

[@tonyforrester5072]

Helping one another, good job 👍

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Tony!

[@johnlookabill8495]

Another awesome video buddy. Amazing how smoothly that went. You guys definitely know what you’re doing. Glad you got the cows back home. Great to see Jacques. It would be interesting some time to see his story of how his journey from his home to ending up working at sleep ranch. Love to your family. Hope everyone is well. As always your brother in Christ

[@sleepranch]

Thank you John! That would be a really good idea, we will have to do that! God Bless!

[@trish818]

Loved the drone footage views and it sure does seem it will be helpful. Thanks for sharing! God bless.

[@jdblc1]

Nice work getting them into the trailer. You never know how that will go.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks man!

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@dalewadsworth5703]

1/23/22 8:24 AM Great drone work . Them Angus’s oughta show up in the snow like flies in buttermilk. Y’all live in beautiful country up there. Keep up the good work of feeding the nation.

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Dale! I love the analogy haha

[@jessiMBS3383]

I'm enjoying seeing the terrain. I grew up in Cheyenne Wyoming and I do miss it sometimes. Video doesn't do it justice. It is definitely beautiful out that way.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Really lucky to have neighbors that take care of one another. Beautiful country from the air. Us flat landers in the Midwest have nothing like that to ride or explore. Good Luck when you Start Calving. Great Video 😊

[@sleepranch]

Thanks David, yes we feel very blessed to have good neighbors!

[@pattybryd7228]

I love your videos. I love South Dakota. Have visited several times. I think I could live in Rapid City.

[@randy6650]

Hope you find them

[@sleepranch]

Thanks!

[@ratrod6161]

Awsome technology is wonderful

[@sleepranch]

It sure is!

[@taggunter975]

Nothing like having fun hahahaha awesome job y'all

[@sleepranch]

Thank you!

[@ronaldwinder5051]

Great video!! Its amazing how those drones can help find lost cattle in such rough country! I was so happy you got your cows home, and I know you were even happier than I was. I was shocked they were as calm as they were since they had been by themselves for as long as they had. I'm sure you were happy they cooperated so easily with you. Was it maybe they were glad to be going home? Any way, hope Casey's cows show up too!

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Ronald! Yes we’re very thankful! I hope so too! Take care!

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya, Thank you for the video; I enjoyed it; a lot. Your dead battery problem; I'd fit isolators to the tractors. So many have a drain that slowly drains down the charge to zero. That is not good for the battery at all. In not an extended period, the isolator pays for itself plus fitting. Flat batteries cost you money, mainly in time lost but also in having to change them sooner than you should, and they are costly. Stay safe, Steve...

[@joannielsen8502]

Nice work getting the cows out.. Nice to have good neighbors'..

[@sleepranch]

Thank you!

[@GEOsustainable]

Cool cool

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

So excited for calving season to start!! Very cool use of the drone.

[@martyjones9043]

Great video

[@kellyhawk822]

Those are the type of neighbors everyone needs

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@TheBurkelFarm]

Glad you found your animals. While tech can be a distraction from fundamentals, it's a huge benefit as well. We use GPS collars for our Livestock Guardian Dogs in case they wander.

[@sleepranch]

Very cool!

[@deborahlewis5964]

First of all those drone shot are amazing…. They are definitely a great investment….. I love those drone shots just a way to see the overall picture of the area….Those cows were moving along pretty nice and easy until the 2 trouble makers showed up…those 2 black crazy horses….Those horses spooked those cows and I thought Oh no!!! I thought they were going back into trees again….I enjoyed the story about the cow surrounded by wolves and mountain lions and it was eager to jump in the trailer to get home where they knew they were going to safe. I always wondered how much trouble you have with cows up in the mountains with all the elements…predators and natural problems…. Great video…just so you know..I look forward to your videos….Thanks again for sharing the life in the Dakotas….Until the next time…Have a great day…❤

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Deb! Yeah those horses were trouble makers for sure! Haha take care and God Bless!

[@bobjoncas2814]

careful cows don't start using camo...lol..good one keep safe,,

[@sleepranch]

No kidding! Lol

[@coyroberts8356]

So big wow.

[@izzy1949]

Well I’m glad you got those cues home without to much fuss…

[@kopenhagenkid]

Hope Casey finds his cows

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video and glad you got the girls home.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Becky!

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Great video, very interesting.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Todd!

[@rhondalynn953]

Enjoy your videos so much your ranch is beautiful

[@sleepranch]

Thank you!

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Good work finding those cows, we've thought about using a drone to check calvers in some of our farther away fields. Can't believe you guys calve in the middle of winter, I guess that's common up there. We like to wait until March so hopefully the weather starts getting warmer.

[@sleepranch]

That’s be a cool idea! Yeah it’s very common out here, take care!

[@Heisstrong]

Wow Carson, that went well. I was hoping that Casey could find his cows also. I love your videos. Your drone is has so many uses other than for video content. Thanks!

[@sleepranch]

Thank you! Yes it did and they should show up eventually haha take care!

[@ellisritz7654]

Those cows loaded pretty easily, nice work. Great video

[@sleepranch]

Thank you Ellis!

[@rspranchinmontana]

Thankfully, you found them! and yes, having great neighbors sure makes all the difference! And THANK YOU! We have been fighting some ringworm too but not heard of the zinc being a help. Im going to have to try and find whatever zinc supplements we might have around here and give that a try! thanks friend! ☺ Shelley

[@sleepranch]

I hope it works Shelley! Take care!

[@irisproctor6635]

Amazing video! They just keep getting better and better!

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Iris!

[@scottraven1721]

Great video, again Thanks for the efforts and variety Always enjoyable Cheers

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Scott!

[@ajskab99]

I’ve seen a couple of dairy channels talking about how much more expensive (or if they can even get some) sawdust is this year. I guess wood pellet producers have been buying a lot of it up.

[@sagecrockett693]

Why not get them used to a salt lick so they're easier to find come round up?

[@sleepranch]

Good question Sage! We put salt licks out all summer and we always find some around the salt come roundup time! Just not all of them

[@jamey4242]

I would always have some grain or good hay in the rear of the trailer, the cows would know and not be much trouble loading them

[@sleepranch]

Good idea!

[@mardellscott6335]

Wow the beauty God created for us. Do you ever ride horses to gather the strays? Hope your family are well . Blessings from Mississippi

[@sleepranch]

Yep we do if need be! God Bless!

[@leannyK]

Glad everything went OK getting the 4 cows and calves brought home. Hope Casey finds his also. Carson!....you need either a new phone screen protector...or new screen or new phone it looks like. 😬😉 Thanks for bringing us all along! Beautiful views with the drone! 💗⛰️🌝

[@sleepranch]

Haha I know I do! Thanks for coming along! Take care!

[@jeffmorrissette3205]

Hey Carson, Glad you found those 2 pairs, I thought they looked pretty good for being up in the hills so long and still nursing calves, just give them good groceries and they will fatten up. Do you preg check them again? The predators must be on the slim side up in the hills. Hope calving goes well for you guys and the weather cooperates. Take care and be safe.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Jeff, yeah they didn’t look bad! We won’t preg check them but they’ll get a little extra feed!

[@jerryrobson9309]

Great video awesome job.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Jerry!

[@notsoserious0944]

They look good living off pine cones and bark.

[@sleepranch]

😂

[@janicecoxharrell8570]

I would like to see the recipe for the egg stuff your wife fixes for you for breakfast. You said it was one of your favorite breakfasts!

[@sleepranch]

It is! I will have her write it up!

[@ruthashcraft6679]

Why are the trees snapped of?? Is it from high winds? Carson, were those wild horses?

[@sleepranch]

Yep it’s from high winds! They are someone’s who lives up there, a breed called Dakota Fell and they are very pretty! Just have bad attitudes lol

[@patriciawarner1274]

Im curious about the horses reaction when you were loading the 4 cows?

[@sleepranch]

They were just being knotheads 😂

[@dwightharber4873]

2 thumbs up Carson

[@sleepranch]

Thanks Dwight!

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Carson, are mountain lions becoming a pryin the Hills now? The last time I spent my real time in the Hills was archery season of 88. I was around the Pactola Work Center not far from the Johnson Siding area. That December I did see several mountain lion tracks in the snow.

[@sleepranch]

They were a big problem about 10 years ago but are being managed a lot better now! Hope you had good luck out here hunting!

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

@@sleepranch that happened when I was living in Rapid City.

[@kevincarder5350]

The drone footage scenery was beautiful. Glad you found those cows. When are you expecting the first calved to be born?

[@sleepranch]

Thanks! Any time within the next week!

[@shanenelms9740]

It would be great to have a skid steer to spread all the sawdust around in the barn. It would make quick work for that right along with other projects

[@sleepranch]

That is very true Shane, that would help a lot!

[@janetlutter9925]

Did the peppermint work on baby

[@sleepranch]

It did! We gave him some stuff called grips water which is pepperminty and it helped a lot. Thank you!

[@edharnish3294]

I was fascinated by the old style fence along the road were you loaded the cows. I'm guessing that is private property.

[@sleepranch]

Yep it was private!

[@kenparham5747]

Glad you were able to get those girls home. That drone really shoots some nice footage and looks like a great tool for you guys. What type is it, if you don't mind me asking?

[@alberta1980]

Hi Carson, what do you guys have for native grasses down there? Up here we have rough fescue and it seems to keep the animals’s weight on for the most part throughout the winter. I feed all my horses a flake or two once a day and the rest of the time they graze all winter. I know that a lot of ranchers love that rough fescue because it brings down feed costs. What are your thoughts on native vs exotic grasses ranching in the Black Hills? Thanks for the awesome videos and countless hours of editing.

[@nesandhiller5323]

Great video. Got a couple things knocked off the to-do list. Jeepers how can it be time to calve already?

[@sleepranch]

Thanks! It’s crazy! When do you guys calve?

[@hiltonmclaurin]

Cattle traps, have you ever used them in the high country?

[@sleepranch]

We used one for a bull last year! It worked very well!

[@coyroberts8356]

O my!!

[@jacksak]

Whose frisky, sleek, black horses were those, a neighbors?

[@sleepranch]

Yeah they were a neighbors, the breed is called Dakota Fell. Pretty horses!

[@susancraig-conger9464]

Question….do you not count cows going up to the mountain and again when you bring them home? If not can you explain why you don’t? Thank You!

[@sleepranch]

Great question! We have a very accurate count on the cows when they go up to the mountains but our count when we round up usually isn’t as accurate. We’ll have a bunch of riders bringing in small groups so each person keeps track of what the bring in but it’s always hard to get accurate when that happens. We also have a set date we need to be off the forest and rarely do we have all our cows rounded up by then. So there will be some left until we are able to find them up there!

[@leeannetowers3458]

❤💚🇦🇺

[@brucerleech]

thank you

[@georgedavidson1221]

What do they eat

[@sleepranch]

Not much!

[@bobogilvie4472]

That was not to bad.

[@FarmerC.J.]

Iodine kills ring worm if applied directly to the infected area…..but, with that many cows and cold weather that might not be feasible.

[@sleepranch]

Thanks!

[@terrimoore5181]

Can I ask why you count them in pairs? I would have said there were 4 cows. Hope you neighbor finds his cows.

[@sleepranch]

We hope so too! That’s a good question Terri haha I guess that’s just they way it’s always been

[@guybever8935]

Does your ranch and his ranch share the same open range?

[@sleepranch]

They don’t but they border each other

[@darylgilbert3494]

So when you bring the cattle home in the fall, nobody counts them to see if they are all accounted for?????????

[@sleepranch]

We do count them but it’s hard to get an accurate count since lots of people are bringing in small groups at a time. Cows will be in the neighbors too so you never know how many are in there, it’s just really hard to get an accurate count

[@darylgilbert3494]

@@sleepranch Got ya, Thanks

[@frankieyork1213]

What brand of drone are you using?

[@williammatzek4660]

You do own a Deere with out a cab!

[@sleepranch]

Haha we do!

[@coyroberts8356]

Large huge?!?!

[@janicecoxharrell8570]

Do you know that Carson and his dad sound alike!

[@baheehab1]

No wolves in that area yet?

[@sleepranch]

Not yet!