Dairy Free, Frozen, Protein Treats and Halter Training the Calves

[@juliamoore8121]

The cow that you asked Mason to push has a heart shape on his bottom. I love watching your videos. You have a wonderful nurturing teaching style. It is a breath of fresh air in this uncertain world. Keep doing what you're doing. Many of us appreciate your content. ❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

Oh thank you!

[@sgall524]

well said!

[@Patricia-cy7ij]

I agree

[@IceCreamCarla]

Elvis cookies!!!

[@cathyrodeheaver8694]

I'm excited to visit with you and your family again. Even though I'm a 65 yr old lady raised in the back woods of WV, I learn something new with every video. We pretty much lived off the land and worked as a family. I raised my children that way also. You have tricks to share that I was never taught. You and your family are a blessing.

[@sshaw4429]

Great parenting! Those boys being boys……those calves being calves…..so sweet! Oh the laughter. I miss it.

[@mccallumjc1]

Time flies so fast that it’s great that you’ll have KZbin videos to watch when the boys grow up and leave the homestead! What a great summer the boys are having and you’re a fabulous mom!

[@jeanhecker4533]

Nothing better than watching a bunch of little boys working hard to take care of farm animals. Chickens always make me laugh at how independent they can be. That snack looks delicious. Great way to get protein into growing kids. 👍🏻🤗

[@ritamoore3940]

Wow, i enjoy your calm voice, your Godly wisdom in raising future men and all that you showed us of farm life. Thankyou so much. Love Rita from Canada

[@Sherry8172]

I so love and enjoy watching you teaching and raising your children of the old ways and values. I even learn new ways at my age. God bless you and your family.

[@HumbleHillsHomestead]

Kendrick is such a joy to watch with animals on your farm. He seems to have a connection with them. When he (and Mama ;) rescued that kitten from the tree and now watching him with this calf are just 2 times that stick out to me. 💜

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes. You’re right!! He’s soft hearted

[@julieobrien4056]

I was noticing that as well. He certainly had a nice touch with the calves.

[@enaid54]

Keeping little boys busy is important and you do a great job! They are all so cute!

[@Ruthannzimm]

So true!

[@2L82Sk8Bye]

What a great lifestyle for raising children. Your farm is beautiful. It’s a joy watching the animals. I love both peanut butter and bananas and I will definitely be making those treats!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so kind

[@cargold7597]

Watching your family is such a breath of fresh air in this troubled world. 🙏

[@kiriaioulia]

How fun it was to watch the boys with the calves! So awesome!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I always admire women who have several boys, it takes a special mom to raise them well. You seem to have a lot of wisdom and a real knack for it! Watching them was fun, they are awfully cute!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@rachelseibert7882]

Such a fun and hardworking family, love to watch you guys!

[@dryerfire5384]

I take so much joy in seeing how much nourishing your husband and children brings you joy. The way you smile when you talk about keeping those boys fed and fed well… you can tell it’s a difficult task that challenges you but you take such responsibility in making sure it’s done. I find an attitude like that to be so refreshing as a mother. Motherhood is a challenge, but one we are capable of with the Lord’s grace and strength!

[@brendajessup9722]

Just watching your little one’s doing their chores makes my Heart Smile .. Such a Blessing seeing children learn so many life lessons !!! I’m so trying your Summer time Treats… Until the next one 🥰

[@auntiesam8489]

Watching the boys play and serve a purpose makes my heart smile. Your family is an inspiration to me. Nutter-Nanner Bars is a good name for the frozen protein snacks. Have a nice day. God Is Good.

[@reb4898]

I showed my husband the bit about the boys mucking out the calves pen…”tough kids”. I agree, hard work will not hurt anyone, especially gaining sense of accomplishment thru work ethics. Going to make the summer treat, maybe a little bit of chocolate chips or raisins. Thank you for a great video

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi RuthAnn and sweet family! I’m sure that peanut butter and banana frozen treat is delicious. I love Azure, they have so many wonderful products. The boys had a great time training the calf’s. As my grandmother would say it’s a goat rodeo at times, lol. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!

[@vondafry8873]

Ruth Ann, I love watching your videos. I have almost binge watched as I work around my house this summer. Your lifestyle with homesteading reminds me so much of my childhood. My grandma had milk cows and chickens. She had a large garden where we spent much of our time picking, canning, and preserving. My dad, therefore, had a huge garden and eventually bought some acreage with pigs and chickens. We spent much time growing and preserving. I absolutely love yardwork and gardening and preserve some, but not near what I used to. I have learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorigreen2192]

You are such an inspiration to me. Your family is so beautiful and I loved seeing all the children working hard and playing hard. Such blessed children. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jhn146]

Your insight on child-rearing is invaluable.

[@denisesterling5220]

Your frozen peanut butter banana crackers looked so delicious! I enjoy watching your family and how you show your children love and responsibilities. ☺

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@sshaw4429]

Oh the hours I spent on my grandpas farm…..jumping into the hay, mucking out stalls, cracking pecans, gathering eggs…..oh my.

[@futurekron]

That's a genius treat! Your garden looks gorgeous. I know some people are complaining about the heat, but we too have had a mild summer in North Carolina, mostly in the mid to upper 80's (sometime 90's, which is typical), with overnight lows in the upper 60's! That's CHILLY (we're normally in the 70's overnight).

[@thegranmama]

Watching these boys and calf training just fills my heart with much joy and giggles. Doing chores is such a great way for the boys to develop their responsibilities. Enjoy hearing your jersey name Brenda- Great freezer snack idea-thank you for that tho I would use almond butter as do not do well with peanut butter. Thank you for such a great share

[@choirmom78]

So much joy on the homestead. Thanks for a good video.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Our pleasure!

[@erincaywood7596]

Ruthann, having halter trained a lot of calves from the time I was about the size of your boys, I can safely tell you that if you get the rope halters like the ones your using, but with a little metal piece to slide the rope in, they’ll halter train faster and better and they’ll lawn dart your kids less. They’re called “breaking halters” and they’re like $8 at tractor supply. Basically as soon as the calf quits pulling it releases pressure where the plain rope ones can’t so it’s an instant reward to the calf. I wish they’d had them when I was that size because I’d have had a lot fewer skinned knees and a lot less rope burn 😅😅

[@angelatarrant6032]

Garden is beautiful! Frozen treat looks delicious! Kids and calves are adorable!❤❤❤❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thanks so much

[@renestewart604]

I am so glad I watched this video. I stay in South Africa and we do not have graham crackers. I have always wondered what they look like. We have the equivalent of digestive biscuits over here. So many recipes call for graham crackers and I have always wondered.

[@Nix-theMiracle]

Howzit! I’m a South African, now living in Toronto. There really isn’t a South African equivalent that tastes the same but a digestive has a similar consistency. I think they originally used wheat germ and/or molasses but who knows today! I wish I could send you a box but I know that the postal service is completely broken in SA now. God bless you 🇿🇦

[@reneecasey5719]

Thank you for sharing the recipe. I needed that for my 15 grandchildren.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wonderful!

[@carollewis6057]

I loved watching the kids with the baby cows,so cute😊

[@carriecreates1207]

I love watching the boys take care of the calves and other chores. They are learning so many life skills and having fun in the process!!

[@bethford2334]

Such an enjoyable video. Those boys sure are hard young workers. I really enjoy just watching your everyday life with your family. All of you seem to give 100% of your energy to the chores and then get the rewards. Thanks so much.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@joannemathews8394]

I love the way your family works together. Everyone just naturally participates .❤

[@tecora7419]

Looks to me like the calves are training the boys lol…Great idea on the frozen treats I’ll have to make some for my grandson ❤. Always Love your content..your garden is Beautiful all your hard work shows ❤ Blessings Shalom

[@crisbush2034]

I love watching you and your family! I'm also so jealous, not only of you lovely garden, but in that your overnight temp is in the 50s. Ours last night was 89 with a high of 116 today. Needless to say, all my plants have died... (apartment balcony veggies) I had to rewind twice just to watch your boys and those calfs! It was a wonderful start to my day

[@Ruthannzimm]

I think the boys and their calves will be a highlight of my parenthood!! I’ve so enjoyed watching them

[@nancypeplau9747]

What a special treat for me to be invited into your daily routine! Loved to watch the boys trading those calves. Tell them for me, that they did a great job! I raised 9 children and I agree with you, children love to be useful and have an outlet for their energy. They love to be a useful part of the family. You are training up some fine future men in your home. God is good for sure!

[@02271953me]

I so agree w you, Ruthanne! I had 4 boys in less than 5 years and they sure had chores - none of that video game nonsense. They're all grown now into trustworthy, hardworking persons - (but they're still my babies). 😊 Yours w their calf escapades - oh so fun! They'll remember forever. Your gardens are so lush and beautiful! Blessings.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

it was fun watching the boys with the calves

[@Patricia-cy7ij]

What a wonderful life for children to be raised up in. I had this from my grandparents. You learn to appreciate the things given us freely from nature and God. Love your animals as well.

[@karonchambers2219]

Your farm is just beautiful. I especially loved seeing your flowers and picket fence around your garden. I had to laugh at the boys training the calves…so cute! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life and family with us. May GOD continue to bless you❤

[@CharlotteBugYouTubeVideosMore]

The garden is so lovely!

[@kayleenvanderhorst]

Your homestead is so dreamy! I am really loving your content. Sending positivity and love from a fellow Iowan!

[@teriadams7398]

So nice to see children helping/learning/doing as apposed to so many on phones acting like fools.

[@lisahause8705]

Your garden is wonderful…may you get a load of abundance! God is so good! Take Care & Keep well! 🙏🏻😁👋

[@cathykernen4909]

Love love love this video. Makes me want to pursue my dream of living this life even more.

[@angiechapman9816]

What a great and fun video. I bet the boys enjoyed the calf training. And the beautiful sunset. From 🇬🇧 x

[@sheilamartin5196]

I love watching your videos. Your belief regarding kids need to work and be productive as well as enjoy playtime is so refreshing. I wish more parents with young kids could listen to you and watch your boys. It is truly a blessing.

[@Frandalicious66]

I LOVE that you have a picnic table in the middle of the garden ❤❤

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

We left the farm back in 1963. Where the farm was are many houses and a big public school. Farm life was hard; but, it did make us better people. I miss the good food the most.

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I just love your videos, your children are so blessed to grow up learning all of these skills!

[@rosiekerr8268]

What a joyous busy family. Be proud of all your accomplishments boys! Mommy made you a wonderful frozen treat that I am going to make for my granddaughters! Xx

[@rosiekerr8268]

Should also say to your daughter what a great milkmaid you are with that beautiful jersey cow. I find a thing you both milk so serene. Xxx

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@ritabaker3113]

Great looking treats. Love your videos. God bless

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thanks so much

[@Peachlady222]

I really enjoyed listening to the birds and looking at the garden.

[@ironrose888]

What a beautiful family you have. God has truly blessed you. We have to keep our chickens and ducks in an electric fence pen. Our neighbor has big Rottweilers and they used to come in our yard. Once they free range all over, they don’t like staying inside a big fence.

[@janiceeno7039]

Such a beautiful garden and pure pleasure to observe how you and your family interact. thank you for letting us look over your shoulder!

[@maliaw8392]

I remember the small town in southeast Iowa where I grew up with my grandma’s garden, going to get cream from a widow just outside of town with 12 dairy cows she milked twice a day, walking beans, detassling corn, baling hay. We would run cattle for the auction house in town with our horses and help farmers move herds of cattle or hogs through town from one pasture or field to another to graze. I truly embrace watching you and your family because this is what I grew up with. Up early, late to bed, preserving food, and taking care of the home and family.😊

[@francelanoue1292]

You have sweets boys and girls it is fun to see them play and take care of the animal! ❤

[@carlaellison2447]

My mom & I had a watch party yesterday afternoon. We watched your latest 3 videos and enjoyed every one of them. Mom roared in laughter at the halter-training of both boys & calves. Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us.

[@natalia199301]

Thank You for sharing your lovely family, I enjoy all 🎉 your wonderful work and happiness!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so kind

[@katherinecalderon50]

Beautiful family and thank you for sharing your day and story 🌟

[@debbierogers838]

It was so much fun watching the boys halter training the calves. Poor Harrison ran his little legs off. I bet they (the boys and the calves) slept very well that night. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandrarutz6993]

That snack looks amazing, I love peanut butter so will be trying. My grandkids will love it too! Such a good video, your kids are just amazing and just so dang cute...☺...I laughed and laughed at the calf training, like trying to walk a big dog...😂

[@Ruthannzimm]

We had so much fun halter training too

[@patmclean416]

You are an amazing mother, your children seem so happy Lessons they will never forget.

[@KimsKluckers]

You and your precious children are so awesome 🥰

[@susanclair8623]

I love watching them play with the calfs. Also, that treat shounds delicious

[@southsidecarly7427]

So fun watching the boys work the calves 🥰Interesting how you deal with the chickens too!Have a great day!🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

I just LOVE these videos. Thank you for sharing your amazing lives with us❤

[@lynnclark4208]

The summertime treats look very tasty. One that I like is cinnamon Graham cracker, smear a little marshmallow cream on the Graham cracker, slice an apple, and put on the Graham cracker. I will also add a little sprinkled cinnamon on the cream. 😊 Just a little something different.

[@JackieNelson-te7jv]

Love the frozen treat even without a name. Love the calves and kiddos 😂 and chickens too. Enjoy your videos ❤

[@elizabethtunstall]

Love watching and listening to the boys work and playing and enjoying hear the kiddos laugh

[@phyllisatkinson4401]

I love your channel! Thank you for sharing❤️

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@modfarmgirl5671]

Great recipe! Your garden looks so lush and beautiful. It was so fun to see the kids having so much fun with the calves and chickens!

[@schooleyacres8228]

Thank-you for the continued kitchen wisdom 😀 I will definitely be making these frozen treats, always looking for more high protein foods for my youngest 2. Blessings to you ❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@sshaw4429]

You sweet, sweet woman. Made me smile just seeing sweet boys and puppies.

[@evelynmorrell1842]

I am a city lady that loves you farm videos.

[@maryannedeering1663]

Such fond memories these little boys are going to cherish as they look back. What nice videos ❤

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

That laughter is priceless!

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

Who's going to sleep better? The boys or the calves?😂

[@manong4328]

Always amazed by you, your family . 💕

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so kind

[@barbaraweber3084]

You are a busy lady!

[@TheGrangie]

These were AWESOME!!! Grandkids AND Grandpa Loved them!

[@Peachlady222]

It’s a joy to see children who know how to play and work together. You are an amazing patient teacher.

[@gina2364]

I’m an older woman & I’ve lived in the suburbs all my life. The healthy cooking is what attracted me to your channel. Your presentation and your ability to communicate the technical stuff is outstanding. You’re a great teacher! Watching your videos is very enjoyable & educational for me. I’ve learned a lot about farm life, deep cleaning & healthy cooking. I loved the birth video of the twin calves and now this training video. I found myself chuckling and laughing out loud at all their antics. I think you are fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[@belieftransformation]

You’re so patient & thorough with all that you show in parenting, gardening, cooking & raising animals! Thanks for sharing! It’s a joy for this grandma who was raised on a farm. I wasn’t able to raise my kids in the country but thankful that many can. Great responsible children you are raising! Blessings to all 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@maryschultze624]

Love watching your videos! God bless

[@dorothydavebritton3961]

New to your channel. So happy I found it! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome!

[@dorothydavebritton3961]

@@Ruthannzimm Danke 😊

[@boomingbubblebus1470]

I love your sons shirt "Put on the full armour of God" AMEN. New subscriber here and new homesteader. Great channel and lovely family. Thanks for doing this.

[@lindajason9865]

I came across your post and seen Zimmerman it intrigued me because my madam name was Zimmerman from the USA so began to watch: well I haven’t missed a show since. Love you , your honesty, your ethics, your relationship with God your kids your hard work, the way you raise your kid. Enough said just thought I should tell you I’ve never responded to anyone before.

[@gregorykissell6753]

Fun to watch those boys breaking the calves to lead. Reminds me of my brother and sister getting our 4-H Milking Shorthorn heifers ready for the county fair. 😀

[@wandamcgann7728]

my dad raised nothing but chickens his whole life., my father would put all the chickens inside a coop would not let them out for 14 days. he would feed them and water them inside the coop. after the 14 days he would let them out and 98 percent of the time when it got dark they would go roost inside the coop, the hens would also go lay there eggs in the nesting boxes dad prepared. he always done that with new chickens. every year. love your videos your family is amazing which you already know that. 😃

[@redrider1940]

I love watching your videos!! You have a beautiful family and home. Your videos are “ chicken soup for the soul”. ❤ ( I’m red rider’s wife 😁)

[@megsojourner8150]

your videos are a bright spot in my wk. content is engaging, your editing is finessed. Well done!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wow, thank you!

[@PamelaWelsh-w8z]

I lived in Illinois right on the Iowa border and sad to say I had forgotten how beautiful Iowa sunsets can be.

[@GetToTheFarm]

looks so yummy- calves are so much fun. I always had a hard time getting them off the bottle and onto feed- we start ours on buckets right away, makes it easier to switch them to feed when they can digest solids. Just hold fingers in the milk and get them to suck, split fingers so milk flows in their mouth... in a couple days dont need to use hands to tempt them anymore...

[@diannaross4927]

I love watching the kids and the calves. I can’t wait to try the protein snacks, they look very yummy!

[@paulasaleny1060]

Thanks so much for sharing your lives thru these wonderful videos!❤

[@NashRambler]

You have a beautiful garden

[@farmwife6926]

Thank you for another wonderful video. You are a highlight of my week ❤

[@ldg2655]

I look forward to each new video!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Glad to hear it!