Replacing Headlocks in New Barn

[@8287tjsaboe]

I kept waiting for the girls to make a break for it while the head-locks were off! 😂 You and your Dad are always looking for a way to make your animals lives better, which is awesome!

[@barbarastedillie1336]

I love how you simply and to-the-point explain things. Anyone can see the logic behind everything you guys do to improve things. You guys are so humble and genuine. I love your channel and I so admire you and your dad!

[@lilywelch-new4369]

Me too!!!

[@CMDSR]

Good call on the different head locks. That’s why you go to farm shows . Its one thing to see in a magazine or pamphlet but to see in person helps you decide if it’s a fit for your operation.

[@gruntqueen]

All too often I used to see dairy farmers expecting the herd to adapt, rather than the farmers adapting to respect the behaviors of the animals. That's what separates this channel from lesser dairy farmer channels. These guys know, happy animals will produce for you.

[@Mark-qr5om]

You made that installation look easy, nice when everything fits. In the uk most building are steel framed so involves a lot more work cutting and drilling compared to screwing straight into timber

[@billpotmesil]

I appreciate how you are willing to try. If it doesn’t work, you are willing to adjust and move forward.

[@farmboy5622]

It is amazing how cows and animals can figure things out, to cause problems and get into trouble, like licking those pins out.

[@lawrenceashworth7668]

You and your dad really work well together.

[@sunroofracing]

Great video Eric! Nice to be able to find a company in the area with a product that suits your needs. Hope you're able to sell the old head locks. Doubt you'll have any trouble. Great day for a special project like that. Well done! Thanks for the video!

[@jesusisGod1434]

I love how you care so much for your cows! ❤️👍🏼

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Only if the cows are making money! It's a business. 🐄💲

[@andreakeeling9217]

I can’t wait to see the cows playing in the paddocks and the harvest planting and processing! Show me more, show me more!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@davidkimmel4216]

Like the way you explain what and how you do the different jobs. Thank you

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

Caring for details tells a lot👍🏻

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I think that a structural engineer could design a support system that would not be real expensive so that the bottom section of the post could be removed. I have almost never met a post that was in my way that I could not get removed. Hope your new system works out well for you. As always, love the video.

[@donnamullins2089]

Nice addition to the barn. Fairly quick change out.

[@jwiereng]

4:02 - I like this kind of financial explanation

[@caymanchristopher7014]

The cows sure watch you and avoid the headlocks when you come close.

[@jamesmisener3006]

I lost track but I think 4 new sets of headlock with 5 locks increases feeding accessibility by 4 over the old ones. 20 year life of the locks will add up Eric in even growth and capacity. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@kenchambers379]

Quality dairymen looking after their future

[@leonardogarcia8073]

Amazing work, keep the grind going!!! I couldn’t complain for longer videos 😊

[@steveneal2706]

really awesome video Eric. Thank you and your dad so much.

[@billcampbell2943]

Good idea. Accommodates all heifers in that pen

[@FoodwaysDistribution]

I was waiting for at least one run away 😁

[@cjacob9875]

I love how you furnace the parts together, with your persuasion hammer !!! The calves "what are you doing"?

[@andreakeeling9217]

That cow is STUCK! 😂😂😂😂. The one next to 107 on the other side of the post. 10:47

[@cosmocavicchio5252]

Great video! You do an awesome job with them. I look forward to watching them.

[@kenlynch6332]

I was amazed that not one animal tried to jump the little wall and get free. I rarely comment by have always enjoyed your vlogs - always great content with excellent commentary 🚜 🚜 🚜👶🐄🐄🐄🐄 👶🚜 🚜🚜

[@jimpolk]

Good job Eric. Loving your videos

[@niek532]

i would like to give you 1 tip : i would mirror that latch so that the heifers will lick it a lot less

[@247HustleMode]

You should do a video on milk pick up and milk prices and how that's determined. I'm not sure if you have covered that, but I would be interested. Great video, btw!

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

No. I don't ask you how much you are making. None of our business.

[@247HustleMode]

@donothingMTIAMG I wasn't asking how much he was making. I think you should re read my question. I was talking about milk prices, like what effects them, how they are determined. I didn't ask him to open up his books, lol.

[@ryanwaege7251]

Looks like a happy heifer house to me.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I think it was a good decision to switch out those larger head locks for the medium size ones. While I don't use them on my cow or calves, because I have beef cattle, I can see the distinct advantages and disadvantages of have the taller vs the mid-size height. Another awesome video, thanks for sharing your time with us, have a wonderful week!

[@ohPokey]

Peace of mind is never a waste of money. 😊

[@dingdongdaddytimanderson]

Very good work, and I see a life lesson. With any problem, the final solution comes down to us. Certainly seek outside help, but the bottom line result, depends on the individual. Thanks.

[@homey3051]

Amazing work, keep the grind going

[@d2ndborn]

Surprised the criminal cows did not make a run for it.

[@SteveMccarthyAus]

Looks like a great investment

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

If I were a heifer living there I would be proud to stick my head thru those clangy metal bars to eat.

[@adventure_hannah3841]

Cool video, the new headlocks look nice!

[@matthewjvr1576]

I am from south africa 🇿🇦 and I look at your videos evry day wen it gome out ❤ stay on it and love the vides

[@davidcantu824]

LOVE ❤️ ALL YOUR VIDEOS ERIC

[@bradpogue3448]

Very cool video learned something new today. Never to old to learn something new.

[@ProudPapaw88]

A very informative video, Eric. Thanks for sharing.

[@chevyguy-hf1yq]

Great as always!

[@wyntersnyder8652]

Those were in the building with all the food and the tractors I'm pretty sure weren't they?

[@albertbusscher4270]

I think the little concrete wall is too high and the young cows cannot reach the food easily . Greetings from Australia

[@Marshall_Weber]

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

[@BWYinYang]

Would headlocks work on humans? There are few that needs it, I won't mention. 🤔

[@nashcobb3056]

thank you

[@stephaniebowers9543]

That was a really god idea.

[@stephaniebowers9543]

I mean good

[@Timhey0912]

Great Job! Hope you get a buyer for the other ones🤞

[@carsonkirshner6849]

The concrete probably shouldn't be that high for them but oh well

[@Pharphette]

Little adjustments can make all the difference. I’d say it’s worth it. Hopefully this video helps recuperate some cash lol

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Good to see you don’t stand still on something that’s not quite right

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

You would think PROPER head spacing and height would have been built into the new barn? 🤔

[@pause8975]

dude yes!!

[@socalzombies]

Did that weld break on that bracket at 7:18 mark

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video

[@harveystephens6115]

Y’all always about livestock which is great!

[@armandofrancogarcia1217]

Buenas tardes. Disfruto mucho ver todas sus interesantes actividades porque tienen todas las herramientas y equipo para hacerlo eficientemente. Me encantaría tener un rancho como el de usted porque las actividades del campo me encantarían, aunque siempre he vivido en la ciudad. Reciba un saludo desde México.

[@ShindeAjay8639]

Brother i like your videos ❤and im waiting everyday 💘

[@CK-yi6pc]

Nice work😊

[@warehouseman6325]

Nice job

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐄

[@rorybennett4665]

Good work

[@lourdeswaite9465]

Great video 😊

[@robbassett-yw7vf]

If those were jerseys, they would have lone gone after you took out the first set. I know from personal experiences.

[@robertmiller8336]

When I was in 4-H a long, long time ago there was one member of our club who had Jerseys, the rest all had Holsteins. We love to tease the girl with the Jerseys that the depression in the forehead, I think it was refereed to as a "dish" and a breed characteristic, was where their brains were supposed to be... We had great fun teasing her about this. The curiosity of cows is always amazing!

[@brucerleech]

thank you very much for the nice video

[@YuriyTsukanov-f7r]

Good day! Great job. All looks simple and effective. We mostly use concreat barn designs. But it is more complicated than wooden. Could you please suggest where I can find similar wooden barn project (with drawings) or maybe You can share it. I will be very grateful for your help. Thank you

[@drk218]

❤😊👍🏻always a great video to watch!

[@BrianHoff04]

Nive vid about when it's time to make a change and topics about cost. It appears you avoided doing what some folks do. Get a pad of paper and a calculator and try to get the math to tell you a yes or a no about spending money. Good for you. Numbers are important but they never tell the whole story. There are costs, savings, improvements, and problems that a calculator will never be able to know about. So while the need to do math will always be needed it will also be necessary to think the issue through and use both inputs prior to making a final decision. Again, thanks for showing that.

[@grantsmith3514]

What brand? We see Albers, DaSilvera & GEA out here in the Central Valley.

[@scotttierney4759]

Great video

[@eldonhoward7925]

👍

[@canvids1]

A great video very interesting thanks.

[@mr.rubber_duck]

Idk my mom might be interested in those head locks the inconvenient part is we drove right past your farm on the way to supper all just say at the big restaurant down the road I'm guessing you'll probably know wich one but anyway first I'd like to ask how much you were thinking also if they would be about the right size for breeding age animals oh and we live in central pa we were just staying down that way for the weekend that's why it's inconvenient

[@Pharphette]

probably shoot him an email to ask

[@mr.rubber_duck]

Ya I did didn't here him say it the first time around but at the end I heard and did it

[@markyoung3044]

god bless

[@Odedarakaran7]

Love your videos brother keep it up i am also farmer love from gujrat!

[@joenicoud5967]

I wish I was a cow on your farm

[@Vitoandolini13]

The video is mooving

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video

[@blessedtexan9601]

❤️

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

It's not a waste of money. You will have those heifers, as milk cows for years and learning bad habits in the beginning isn't a good thing.

[@janvanhasselt9375]

Eric, be carefull with drilling and cutting metal on silage of cows. No comment but watch out. Gr belgium.

[@sueupham2519]

who's gonna brush the feed back ?

[@allenols3175]

Nice

[@franciscosandiego3026]

What is up brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🖐️🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@chemicloud6443]

I hope this is a clever joke lol

[@JustMeZero988]

I don't want to tell you your job, but the lower ones are on a lower wall at the bottom. The higher ones are on the higher wall at the bottom. So if you were to cut the concrete, or make the concrete the same height all the way across. Wouldn't they all be lower so the cows heads were higher? Just a thought and great videos.

[@samuelchappell7280]

Not to go off the topic of the video, but I had to ask. Does your dairy farm ever get mail, or protestors, calling for an end to using cattle for their milk to produce dairy products? Has PETA ever darkened you farm at all? If the answer is no to both questions, then your family must be doing something right.

[@anniemartin9912]

Love your videos but have your cows ever fell in the manure pit

[@ninjanana1272]

👍👍🐮

[@craigflatley7370]

🇨🇦

[@pieterannekevisser8141]

Why headlocks i have just headlocks with my breeding heffers

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Nice for giving vaccines and nose rings if needed and anything else

[@pieterannekevisser8141]

Whe don't vaccinatie in Danmark

[@Ever443]

Love how nosey the ladies are with new stuff or when you are fixing things.

[@tarikuberni4769]

Sir, I am looking for a watifa in a dairy farm. I have two years of experience in Morocco. I also hold a baccalaureate degree. I know how to deal with animals and agriculture, and I have a full driver's license. If you are looking for someone now or in the future

[@Donnie_M.]

A lot of clankity clank....with that design......that'd be annoying to have them constantly clanking.

[@rogeriomelo1053]

Boa tarde Eric blz Brasil 🇧🇷 mande abraço pros brasileiros .

[@amycss]

First

[@youpattube1]

We watched the video twice and still don't understand the problem. Standing 20 ft away and pointing to a jungle of bars is not an explanation. After the new ones were installed, it looks as tho you still have the same issue, but I can't be sure because of your poor show and tell.

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

The top of the new locks are about 6 inches lower than the old so it will be easier for the smaller animals to use them properly. We also gained an extra head space in each section.

[@charleslynch7274]

Great video