The Reality Of Ranching In -40 Degrees F.

[@melissahines5718]

That's sad. Thank you for ending her suffering. It is a sad thing to do, but sometimes it just has to be done.

[@harveypenner2386]

Excellent!! Another benefit to hand feeding cows is that they tend to get used to you and quiet down. Nothing is better than a calm herd to work with!!

[@deltonwatts9726]

You and your family have my respect with the difficulties of low temperatures and dealing with a sick cow! You stay safe in that weather.

[@lynnalohaaloha9439]

That cold weather is brutal. Our ranchers and farmers still have to work in those temps while others are nice and warm in their cozy houses.

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Hey I know how it is! I got Covid earlier this week! Kids thought shootin me might we the way to go until I mentioned that I signed the checks!

[@lappf]

Man, I hate to see you lose a cow that's money out of your pocket but that's the way it is sometimes. You are a tough rascal working in those conditions. You have my respect!

[@davidkimmel4216]

The joys of ranching. Hard Water and Wet Gloves. Thank You for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. God Bless

[@shirleymoore4885]

Like you said Carson it’s the circle of life when you own animals and that’s the hardest part but yet ya don’t want them suffering either you did the right thing stay warm & safe in this brutal weather ❤

[@stevenreeve4491]

Wintertime life on the ranch has not changed much. Starting cold equipment, feeding livestock, breaking the ice, and dealing with dead animals. We had a washout on the side of a hill (the boneyard) where dead critters were hauled off, too, and wildlife would feast on them.

[@ivansalyer3508]

In 10 years Silas will be driving while you shovel cake. It's brutally cold here in Kansas also. Love your content.

[@robertdouglas4130]

Brings back memories of helping dad chop the ice for the cows to drink. Daily chore. Be safe, thanks for all you do, and taking us along!

[@maryanngross7225]

Thanks for all the work that you put in to share your lives with us! God Bless

[@dawnbrooks7050]

Angus turned out to be a handsome boy!! Bet he's a great working dog!!❤❤❤😊

[@MarkEagleson]

We found that the Patz silo unloaders worked really well in the cold southern Ontario Canada winters.

[@jules8299]

I grew up in eastern South Dakota on a small farm. I know how difficult it is to keep a few animals happy and healthy up there in those temperatures let alone all a herd of cattle. I live in Tennessee now and it's cold enough here while taking care of my horses. I sure do miss my home state. Im a new sub and love your channel.

[@lorimcmahon2573]

Hey Carson! These cold temps sure are hard on everyone that has to be out in it. Much respect for your hard work.

[@NancySiemion]

Carson,I had a ranch in Montana till I retired.I always put a piece of rock salt on the creek.And I didn't have to beat myself up breaking ice. Just a thought.. Didn't keep it all unfroze but made the job a little easier.Happy New Year.Take good care of those little ones.This is a good life for them.🌎

[@nebraskafarmer9015]

It's hard to guess when to cull a cow. Some cows are still going strong at 12 while others are old at 10. So, you take a guess in the fall and hope they don't go downhill during the winter.

[@thereseburton1414]

Here I am complaining about 12°. Geezaloo stay warm. Sorry about the heifer its sad when we have to put animals down but necessary sometimes. Thanks for sharing God bless and keep yall safe.

[@marlene7832]

Very smart, investing in precious metals and real estate (land). Love your channel, keep up the good work.

[@LordoftheOzarks]

A valiant effort, Carson. But we all know that ol girl wasnt getting up again. You do what you have to do sometimes. Always a bummer to lose one.

[@williamgilroy8974]

Carson, I have been through this situation before. With that poor cow so close to calving, I think I would have done a C section first to see if I could have saved the calf. The poor cow was at the end but if she could have given her calf a chance to live, what more could she have given. This is all hind site of course which is always 100% perfect. Blessings on you and your family.

[@ltruelock2727]

Worried about you and your family. It has been awhile since you have done a video. Hope all is well. My prayers are with all of the Sleep Ranch Family.

[@ireneh3411]

Stay warm over there. 💕 from Irene in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺

[@kathleenjohnson6800]

God bless you and your family. It amazes me how much is involved in farming. There is never a down day for you wonderful folks. Thank you to all of you who keep food on our tables. I watched you on the icy pond....wow! I would have been down before I took the first swing if I could have lifted the pick to begin with. You take care! Enjoy your videos.

[@dalewadsworth5703]

Oh the Joy of being a rancher Carson LOL Great job have a blessed day

[@randycharest4507]

I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CARSON 😊

[@patriciabeyer8029]

Good morning 🙏. So sad about that cow. Yes it's cold. It's cold here in Edmonton Alberta. Sun is bright tho'. Stay warm. Be blessed.

[@donnaparrish7638]

I was gonna say, get off that ice while you’re cutting a hole in it but six inches thick!? Wow! It was evident the downed cow had given up. She didn’t even try to move. I had a friend who raised cows and when he would lose one or have to put one down he’d kneel beside her and thank God for the contributions she made to their living. I wonder what made me think of Pat. He was a good friend. I hope you and your family are well. Thanks for the great video and your hard work to provide good beef for us.

[@curtisowens4588]

Carson you will still look good if you look like a farmer. That was sad about the cow is she pregnant? I’m glad you all didn’t let her suffer any longer. Thanks for being a good animal Stuart.

[@peggyhaines7394]

God bless you and your beautiful wife and family 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@WYORancher307]

Nice video! Weatherman says it's going to warm up!

[@morrieveilleux6074]

Tough days when its that cold! Hopefully doesn't last too long. Good thing calving is few weeks away.

[@ericfleury2948]

Hey Carson. Awesome video thank you for sharing part of your life with us . Tou have an awesome little faimly tou are truly blessed and you will be in my prayers

[@Deborah-z3k]

Winter with livestock is the worse…. Either the frozen water and the chance that cows slip and break their hip… Still it’s hard to see..We’ve all had the make the decision of their quality of life…Stay safe and stay warm…

[@carolmiland9665]

Good to see you. Sorry you had to put down that cow. At least she won't be hurting anymore. Is this baby coming soon? Much love to all ❤

[@denisedenomme361]

That’s sad but necessary.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@coyroberts8356]

Prayers thanks 😊

[@LaziFaux]

Enjoying your videos down here in Rapid City.

[@mousefarm]

God bless you. If the temperature is too low, protect them well.

[@djgfyrman]

Hang in there, warmer weather is coming!! I hope!!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

The only good thing about cold is that you don't have to deal with mud. It is funny, you refer to that feed as cake, in my area we call them cubes, and the feed is actually in cylindrical form.

[@blackdiamond7708]

❤🎉😮 WOW Carson, those are really bad temperatures!! Is that normal for you guys? We CAN get that low in Wisconsin but mostly it's only in the single or low teens below zero... God bless all you guys, thanks for your hard work, and thanks for your videos!! ♥️🐂🐎🙂😁🙏🐴

[@JohnGoad-wz1rn]

sorry for your loss. hang in there .!!!

[@kennywilhite2092]

I’d prob figure out another way to work out and get a cake feeder. Haha. Great videos man

[@scottdegraw8130]

I wonder if a fertilizer spreader would work to spread cake.

[@mikemiller134]

If you read and believe the Bible, and I know you do, then the money thing is going to happen! I remember my dad talking about it 40 years ago, hard to imagine then but easy to see now!

[@davidevans474]

Sometimes we think spending money and having everything easier is the ticket in life but once you spend it’s gone and we all need a work out . Maybe some time in life you will need one but for now just do it the way you’re taught . 😊

[@edharnish3294]

It seems like the water would refreeze before the cows find the hole or maybe fall through the ice.

[@WillWeymouth]

Howdy from SE Washington. I was wondering why you didnt have a hopper bottom bin and a cake feeder in the pickup, but you answered that question. I hate losing animals but it happens. Sometimes I question whether I missed something I should have seen or not. All part of the deal.

[@trenthazen4521]

I understand your thinking, but a cake feeder would save a lot of time

[@jeffmartin3406]

Busting ice has got to suck, stay warm.

[@kathysmith4261]

Stay warm God Bless

[@DiamondHeartRanch]

I’m curious how much a ton your cake is if that’s ok. I’m checking on cake as well and it’s 355/ton here.

[@williamsmith5514]

Or , About 1.5 loader buckets give or take a few shovel fulls .

[@bohammarberg4072]

Good morning! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Loved your farmer.jab. :). God Bless.

[@earlshaner4441]

You do what you have to do brother

[@marykaywohlert9228]

What do you do with the carcass after you put her down? Hope your starting to warm up we are in Minnesota

[@bradcardwell1026]

I’m just curious about chopping that creek ice,,, do you ever have problems with cows slipping on that ice and splaying out? Is the ice to thick and water to shallow there to chop a hole along the edge where they can stand on ground and drink??

[@JimHerman-o3q]

Question ? Why do you need to feed the cows " cake " ?? Ive wintered cattle out in the open ( with wind protection )for over 40 years. . Im here in Northeastern Iowa. Its cold ! Ive never had an issue with skinny cattle yet ! You cant bale better quality hay for the cows ? Ive switched to baleage hay three years ago. Cattle love it and eat everything !

[@wendyhicks4814]

From an Aussie that is experiencing around 100o F this time of year. How quickly does the creek and tank freeze over again? I would imagine real quick. Sorry to hear about the cow, but as you said it’s the circle of life and one of those challenges that you have to deal with, whether it’s in the depths of summer or winter or in between. Angus is becoming a beautiful dog.

[@wyattjones5579]

How good do they clean up the cake from the ground when you throw it from a shovel. Where I’m from everybody uses protein lick tubs not cake

[@harleymarcum-vr5hn]

Not into the ads

[@kathrynbraun2073]

Be safe

[@seanzyw.2603]

Nice to see you. hope to see family soon and also get an update on what's going on with Trump's eye. Stay Christ Curious and don't let the snowflakes bother you.

[@LoraWalleck]

Love your channel my dad does also!! Question why not put the cake on a tarp and let it fall off as you drive?

[@plawton35]

Decent math skills. 👏

[@barbaracostigan6934]

What will you do with the cow your Dad dispatched so you don’t attract wild animals?

[@rebeccadees2300]

When you throw the cakes like that how do you know they’re each getting their portion?

[@scottdegraw8130]

Old and the extreme cold likely makes a bad thing even worse. Still too bad.

[@MrJimbo1212]

brutal reality of ranching... amazing how tough they are...,,,AND GLOBAL WARMING ..MY BUTT! lol... keep swinging ,,,Peace from the reed farm in pa.. I quit complaining about -5 when i saw your temp lol..

[@jeffkennedy1833]

how's the snow up high?

[@stevetople5023]

Get your self an ice auger

[@stevetople5023]

What is the cost of a ton of cake

[@Marilou-g5t]

Best way to get a cow up, use a halter and pull head across body toward back legs. One person pulls on halter and 2 to 4 push on shouler and rump. More on front as 60% of body weight is in the front half of the body. Did she have a large "bottle" shaped mass below her jaw and diarrhea? If yes, likely Johnes.

[@Marilou-g5t]

Johnes is not uncommon in open herds, not sure if you have purchased animals or have been a closed herd for decades...

[@JoaoPires-pd9ot]

Oi 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌️

[@martihetrick609]

Warming up the cow to walk the cows up with cake

[@46rambo49]

vote for your horse's namesake, city folk don't know the reality of ranching and how the economy affects us, or what insulated Carhartts are

[@Crazy.Sheller]

The debate continues, is it a crick or a creek? 😂

[@trenthazen4521]

You need a cake feeder.

[@carolwilliams8971]

I havent watched the whole video yet but what do you do with the meat when you have to put a cow down.

[@billiebluesheepie2907]

If it was a younger beast it would go in the freezer for us, if older it would go in the freezer for the dogs. (…and if we didn’t have a clue why it went downhill, it would go to the pigs!)

[@JohnJ-q5j]

Can she be harvested for the family freezer ?

[@regenesteffen2814]

No don't what she died from

[@patriciawarner1274]

Sorry about your cow but what happens to her now?

[@deanfirnatine7814]

She made no effort to get up, she has given up, no meat on her bones she is sick or just very old.

[@farmingnodak]

That's what i noticed immediately. That ugly and cold out, it don't take much when a critter isn't feeling good.

[@nilesthoma4880]

More aggressive culling program looks to me like

[@desertfarms2997]

My Hispanic guys would be bringing tacos the next day !

[@robertpeters9438]

They confiscated gold back in my grandpa's day. They will do it again! Gave him 30 cents on the dollar! Check history!

[@tylertorrez3744]

I just put a hole in a tank with a pick axe the other day, oops 😅

[@dalenmoody5646]

Feeding the cows some YouCubes

[@nolehopkins1077]

It happens. Animals can die at anytime.

[@johnjohnson65]

There’s only one way to never have a critter die. Don’t own any.

[@larrybaber1645]

What are you going to do when you have to get a battery operated tractor. Green deal

[@mikemiller134]

Look like a farmer!😂

[@armedfarm3429]

Why you don't have any windbreaks built out the is beyond belief. Most everyone here in MN has em, & we have hills & trees. Some pole barn walls would go a long way to cattle health! Ya you have a lot of country, build some anyway.

[@carlnicholson2446]

Use your chainsaw on the ice

[@coyroberts8356]

She gone.

[@jeromebegany1634]

Hard to watch!

[@rickwhiterock2681]

L&L

[@janetlutter9925]

At least try to save the calf

[@jimwerner636]

It's impossible to save the calf unfortunately, if it was a couple days from calving maybe but it is not totally developed yet. I know it sounds cruel but that is nature and the sadness of having animals

[@morrieveilleux6074]

It isn't like you can just take the calf early, it's not like a human baby that you put in an ICU!