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@carlhill90603 жыл бұрын
SD Kid thanks for your vids! I grew up on a family dairy farm in Meridian, Idaho. It is now a full "section" of houses. It is not easy, keep your head up and keep the videos coming. Not many of you strong willed kids remain!!! I have a lot of respect for you and your family.
@craigsteele89122 жыл бұрын
I'm milking cows down here in New Zealand. Man alive you guys have a capital and labour intensive system! We are situated in the Bay of Plenty area of NZ. Temperature range all year round varies between about 10 to 30 degrees Centigrade. All animals are outside, grass fed all year round. Meal feeders in the cow shed on our property, not all farmers bother with them. You talked about feed costs going up, grass just keeps growing for us thankfully. We don't have a protected market, if we are not competitive we are history. Good vid. Cheers.
@dougdiplacido24063 жыл бұрын
You have to convince the cows that it is a cow door. Love the drone shot of the new construction. You have a very impressive farm. Greart video as usual. Thanks Jan. Till next time, peace.
@shirleysousa97393 жыл бұрын
That drone shoot of the outside cows is amazing
@shanelamell22293 жыл бұрын
This was a great post and thanks for sharing. I love the drone shots of the whole farm. Have a nice safe day!!!
@edmo433 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jan for the great explanation and the virtual tour of the dairy!👍
@BillAndersonNS3 жыл бұрын
@6:00 I had to laugh at the steer who challenged the front end loader that was going to drop dirt to fill up his hole. He took a couple loads to the head. Pretty funny that he wouldn't stay out of the way.
@patricksmith31353 жыл бұрын
This was a great video; well planned and executed.
@john00323 жыл бұрын
You would be blown away with how we farm in New Zealand 🇳🇿 just like how I blown away with the way you guys farm
@benedict_3233 жыл бұрын
That one cow was desperate to stop you from filling in that whole 😅 The packed barn is coming along well. It's going to look good when it's finished.
@johann7523 жыл бұрын
hey Jan,thanks for your story today.i loved your drone work,now i have seen your hole farm from the sky.
@Kale0503 жыл бұрын
u can see the dutch roots, a nice and clean farm
@jimmcginty23443 жыл бұрын
Lots of progress on the new barn. Thank you for the detailed explanation on the build. Another great video
@garyfuiten51263 жыл бұрын
That one Steer was pissed that you were filling that hole up.
@Lukelins13 жыл бұрын
Hey I worked hard on that he said.
@danfinley36903 жыл бұрын
Yea the drone footage is sweet construction is looking good there another great video
@debbieblakely48483 жыл бұрын
Another busy day on the farm, you never cease to amaze me! Keep well! 🇨🇦
@doskraut3 жыл бұрын
I remember dairy farms in southern California, watching this reminds me of the smell and how good the milk was. I think the milk we buy in markets now days is watered down.
@EFCasual3 жыл бұрын
It just has all the cream and half the protein removed.
@doskraut3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's about the same as being watered down, IMO.
@timothymbonham44533 жыл бұрын
Correct. Raw milk from the cow contains from about 5% to 7 or 8% butterfat. But in the USA, regulations allow milk producers to label as "whole milk" anything over 4%. So they strip out all that to make cream, half'n half, etc. and add back only enough to bring it up to the legal minimum for 'whole milk'. They didn't used to do that, so milk DID taste better. Also why a lot of yuppie new-age fools claim that unpasteurized, raw milk tastes better -- of course it does, it has a higher butterfat content, which is most of the taste.
@dmfor90013 жыл бұрын
After dry cow antibiotic treatment it might not be a bad idea to spray paint or identify just in case a cow somehow escaped and got back into the lactating pen. Trust me as a former milk inspector it has happened. I recall one time dry cows were moved 3 concessions away and one cow jumped 3 fences broke some gates and got back in with lactating cows. Antibiotic inhibitor penalties are huge. I am super impressed with parlour cleanliness / hygiene and of course milking procedures are goals standard.
@albertthill88253 жыл бұрын
My favorite time of year because it meant less work for me. We only had 200 in our herd and always tried to stagger the calving. Thanks for your videos, I'm almost 80 now and will not miss any of your videos.
@jalla11363 жыл бұрын
Its called Legend rubber for the alleys . The stuff is fantastic.✌️
@scottwiley85473 жыл бұрын
Jan, you and your cows are the best.
@TXDeathInvestigator3 жыл бұрын
Howdy from Texas!
@tomgeorge13783 жыл бұрын
I have really enjoyed your videos and have learned very much about things very interesting to me. Appreciate your commendable efforts in that regard. Best wishes to you all.. Tom..
@TwiztedMemoriez2 жыл бұрын
That large section that will end up being in between the 2 barns could be filled in with water tanks. Prime location to be fed from most of the roof tops and would give you something to use in an otherwise inaccessible part of the farm. Could probably stockpile the rain water if there is another dry year to spray over some acreage to increase yield
@suemay81203 жыл бұрын
Wow! Your operation is wonderful. Loved seeing the new construction … thanks!
@meghanplamondon86393 жыл бұрын
That new barn is coming along nice! I can’t wait to see it all finished. 👍❤️🐄
@jaycascio94233 жыл бұрын
Hey Jan, I't summer time! We've been watching the farm videos for a long time now, why don't you switch it up? Take us on a personal day. Do you ever have fun? Take the hat off, and heck - your shirt, and show us what you do with the little time you have with the sun and warm temps up there. I think all your viewers would enjoy it, and it would be something fresh and fun! Thanks for your hard work informing us and entertaining us. - J
@RadkeNixon3 жыл бұрын
Busy day on the farm. Thanks for sharing with us Jan.
@frankincense93653 жыл бұрын
The shade at 4:33 🤣🤣
@josephdauria13753 жыл бұрын
My job is to pay dairy farmers. Your videos really give me an understanding of how hard dairy farmers work and how difficult it is.
@DM-jl7ei3 жыл бұрын
Great videos loving the content. I am surprised you haven’t covered the barn roofs in solar panels you would get a great return lol watching from the UK 😃
@rjmun5803 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen cows digging an escape tunnel.
@paulkent28403 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan. Great video as usual, you cram alot of work into your day, you must fall into bed at night completely knackered. All these cows produce so much crap, i cant begin to imagine what it must smell like, the picture shows a scene that looks really clean and nice for a farm but can you capture what it smells like, and that poor old skid steer just looks like a mobile crap, i dread to think what its like inside, yet you always look so clean and tidy! Even when you get out of it. I suppose you must be used to it and dont even notice any smell. Love your accent by the way could listen to you for hours.
@bruceg57293 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 👀Aerials👀
@chuckjackson18143 жыл бұрын
Jan!!!!! You shaved!! Cute as ever.
@farmboysteve32953 жыл бұрын
Cows personalities are my favourite of any production animal next to Chickens, also that is one caked on bobcat haha it’s got it’s own organic fenders now
@theirishman83563 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the new barn addition.🐮🐮🐮
@brianolson21713 жыл бұрын
Maybe those steers were trying to tunnel out to freedom. Steak looked upset when you backfilled the hole
@calebmanuel173 жыл бұрын
They already fat why can’t jan send them to packing plant
@kellwood14042 жыл бұрын
@@calebmanuel17 They keep them for a year, then off to market. Don’t know why. Possibly more humane than sending to finishing areas?
@steveadams997083 жыл бұрын
Another great video Jan. I don't know how you can manage to always make so them interesting and informative, but I am very grateful that you do!
@tracyeaves10843 жыл бұрын
Good luck on everything y’all do I hope that the prices come down for all of the citizens of the world and thanks to all the farmers that feeds the world that God will be there for all the farmers amen
@monikajohnson82363 жыл бұрын
This farm is absolutely beautiful. Love the drone shots.
@oliverkirui2 жыл бұрын
What was the average production on the last milking (before drying them off)? And what is the average production at their peak?
@hunterferguson36403 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man! Keep it up! Big hello from southwest Manitoba
@sueupham25193 жыл бұрын
What a crazy cow,,,also I never knew the black and white to dig,,,at least our old boss,didn't..haha good video...always informative,,thanks farmers for good milk...
@cherylcampbell74953 жыл бұрын
Horses will poop by the fence to escape eventually. That steer wanted to fight. 😂To bad for the 25 drying up. I guess it’s expected eventually. Gorgeous farm. I love Canada.
@yuriimarko73172 жыл бұрын
I like your videos mate. Always wanted to work on the farm. And my dream to have my own farm. It's not easy job but still exciting.
@TraxlayerTV3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I'm the only one but I think you should show more sh!t pushing with the tire! It so satisfying, that's what we used back in my milking day and it does such a great job even on ridges
@nancysmith80953 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from these videos. Thanks
@TheRealJesseStoltzfus3 жыл бұрын
I used to haul at a farm that had a 12’ deep pit that held 1.1 million U.S. Gallons. He put 1’ a week into that pit. Had a second one put in right beside for their heifer barn, and we always have to go and transfer about 4’ from the dairy pit to the heifer pit so he can hold for 6 months….
@mylonash71363 жыл бұрын
Hey ya, Jan. So I know this is kinda weird but as I watch your videos I wonder at times what the cows are thinking and how complex their thoughts might be. For instance, in this video you dried-off 20+ cows who have been in the exact same routine for months. Their world was limited to the main barn, the milk barn, and maybe a side trip to get their hooves trimmed (cow-pedicure) then all of the sudden they are dried-off and moved to a different barn. I notice they seem excited. I wonder if they remember the last time they made that move or is it new every time? I think it is interesting to wonder how complex their thinking may or may not be. It seems that every now and then us viewers get a glimpse of what might be a cow personality or something similar to what we might notice as personality. Maybe my thinking is nonsense. Anyway, I find the work that you are fortunate to do as fascinating. Thank you for your time filming, editing, and sharing with us.
@charleslynch72743 жыл бұрын
Expansion project coming along great hope u guys get the manure out before it over flows what a huge mess that would be
@tonymckeage10283 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks for sharing
@DeKempster3 жыл бұрын
Nice sand shower one of them got!
@frankrizzo39153 жыл бұрын
That was funny.
@markl20573 жыл бұрын
Dude…. That was SO harsh moving the seat… 🤣
@fredbiscuit...4133 жыл бұрын
Great music in today's video - Grooooovy lol :)
@waynefiebiger32023 жыл бұрын
This video really says a lot for wh rats going on at your operation. There out is all it of cement work and manure to haul out besides all the milking. It's going to be fun to see it all completed. Good luck
@scotthag19933 жыл бұрын
Steers are always so goofy lol we raise our bull calves to finshed steers and it's interesting what they can do lol
@percyking8663 жыл бұрын
the farmers in the Maritimes are gathering up extra hay that we are making to ship out to the farmer in the west who can't make hay. because we are having the opposite year as you are we are making lots of a and crops that crow on this end of the country
@YesterdaysStuff3 жыл бұрын
One of your most informative videos -- great job
@mike.poulson3 жыл бұрын
Loved the drone shots of the farm. Being a city boy in Seattle I am so amazed by farm life.
@kennysteele80743 жыл бұрын
He either like that sand or mad u were filling it in You the man bubba!!!
@rhondagroulx85443 жыл бұрын
Hi handsome, great video!! Love the drone footage!! Thank you❤️❤️
@patricksauder32573 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the drone footage. Great job!!
@hurf70003 жыл бұрын
Question.... In your cow barn do you leave the lights on all night? Maybe a night light so they won't get scared and can see to get up and go to the restroom? Seriously, do your cattle sleep or doze?
@makeitwork5832 жыл бұрын
Hey, just subbed to your channel. I really like what I see so far, and look forward to catching up to present day! Be well.
@tidelovinyankee13683 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. I watch two dairy channels, yours and the 10th generation dairyman. Both are great.
@djidji123 жыл бұрын
Is just that me or Jan voice seem different in the last few videos? Deeper like if he had the flue...Hope is doing fine. Again good job all team! Keep up with your amazing work and your cute smile 🙂👍
@JF-jm3nb3 жыл бұрын
Great job and your Bobcat is crying for a pressure washer clean up!!!😉
@MegaJagdip3 жыл бұрын
Here in NewZealand we dry off all herds end week of may thts 300cow in day
@lauriej94183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, God bless.
@futurepilot67493 жыл бұрын
Very Nice
@JackieDannenberg3 жыл бұрын
That was really cute how that bull was so playful. I’m excited for you on that construction. Can’t wait to see more progress. 10th Gen’s construction went really fast on his heifer barn and it’s now in full operation so now it’s your turn ! All the best ! Great video !
@willr694203 жыл бұрын
*Sending appreciation and 💘 from Seattle!*
@jamesneal81443 жыл бұрын
When milking grab the front milkers one in each hand and put them on at the same time the grab the back to and do the same it was very efficient in speed and makes milking go faster I ran a double 12 parlor I was the only milker and my bro was the only scraper Jan give it a try hopefully my advice is worth a look at
@oxfordmontello32813 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!!
@purplebunny77283 жыл бұрын
Love the drone shots
@Larry-3253 жыл бұрын
Jan awesome content and edit as usual. Great job. 👍👍👍
@pgrosebud20123 жыл бұрын
What happens to the material you inject into the cow's teats to be dried? Is it a "plug?" Does it just dissolve over time so next season the milk can flow? Or is it some medication that stops the udder from producing milk?
@jackleigh28493 жыл бұрын
Helps stop mastitis infections Disappears after a few weeks
@marcmcmullen77093 жыл бұрын
No, you strip the teat and it just comes out
@gregoryoneill49103 жыл бұрын
Your farm is beautiful
@ethanearle94573 жыл бұрын
We have tubed and put sealer in eighty cows in a day before
@danvanhefty46893 жыл бұрын
If you tied in gutters from the barns into your green drain pipe you could use that area for either straw bale storage for straw pack or Sand storage...
@matthewburns50533 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Jan, thank you.
@skip33113 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Naxt try pressure washing that skid steer, it might go faster.
@lightbulb19823 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could try washing your mouth with soap and water, maybe your spelling will get better lol
@bruceg57293 жыл бұрын
First of all thank you for another video, it made me smile🤪 & thank you for your next one. ...✌🏽😣
@aaronbrown073 жыл бұрын
I 100% heard a solid when you filled in the hole
@brambruggers3 жыл бұрын
Goed bezig, ziet er netjes uit. 👍👍
@pabloramos87263 жыл бұрын
love your videos I worked in Mexico for many years on a dairy farm I was in charge of general maintenance I would like to work on your farm greetings
@suttonstluka39213 жыл бұрын
Use them to put an intank agitation so sand doesn’t settle while moving
@wilycat52903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video 😊👍 🐄
@terryreynolds13663 жыл бұрын
Does your family own and operate thanks for the video love farm live thanks from the states (Georgia). I watch a lot of farming videos
@egalejat44773 жыл бұрын
Amazing work bro🙏🙏
@robbiebowie65053 жыл бұрын
Love the aerial pictures. Always love your videos. Blessings to all.
@heathern52143 жыл бұрын
What were you injecting into the utters after milking them? Was that something to help dry them up? Love the videos always, keep up the good work!
@rottig3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but i started to watch yourvideo’s around 3 weeks ago!! Somehow they caught my interest and today i watched this video so now i watched them all.. I love your video’s and hope you make a lot more of them!! Greetings from the netherlands
@redneck_13 жыл бұрын
Tire Ject® repair for that manure tank!
@jimholty22743 жыл бұрын
Why dont you use your big articulated tractor to haul the tanker? or doesnt it have a pto.
@matthewtaylor82973 жыл бұрын
Top video by a top lad, keep up the good work from the U.K.
@deshaunjackson81883 жыл бұрын
That poo pit is a bit concerning. That tractor that is in half is probably not going to be fixed in 12 days. And I dont think the cows are going to stop poopin. Why wait for it to get so full? I thought the sand agitation crew did practically nothing last time (in terms of actually getting the sand into suspension) and that you needed a loader to clear it out. Why give them another shot?
@debdunster54712 жыл бұрын
Well I guess the old song " hi ho hi ho" it's off to work we go" has never been truer to your branch of farming...good luck with everything.
@curtis74393 жыл бұрын
I seen a brown and white dairy cow... must be were chocolate milk comes from lol