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[@randyhufstetler5007]

I really appreciate you and your dad working so well together. And these videos are the best, reminders of my early days back on the family farm. I'm 65 years old now, but my heart is out there with y'all helping you doing your chores, but my body is glad to be where it's warm.😂

[@briansonne814]

Thanks for the kind comments Randy

[@mikesmith4644]

I really enjoy these videos where Brian explains the when to feed and how much to feed and what the poops tell you. It's very interesting for us non farmers! I never thought about the fact that you have stalks and leaves and some cobs laying on the ground for them to work on and ranchers out west don't have that option. You have to save money where you can. Love the content!

[@peteschiavoni]

Thanks for taking us to the field Brian and explaining about your cows in the field. You and Cole have some awesome looking critters.

[@chucksurface4682]

Brian’s video s on feeding theory and using cornfield ruffage were really informative. Brian is the Mr. Wizard of castle raisin!

[@davidhdodson8882]

Where have your been…haven’t seen the Sonnes in a week. Felt like a man in the desert with no water😁

[@SonneFarms]

so sorry!

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@SonneFarms ok then. 😉

[@dalestrout6340]

Love it when Brian has a camera and gives the more in-depth look at thing

[@jimfriday4909]

Brian I love it when you have the camera. Love your song of the day. Thank you for explaining your feed supplements.

[@DumpsterLettuce]

Hey guys! Your cattle management details definitely fill in the blanks to questions I've had. I love watching the cattle chase the scraper. 😂

[@jordanroberts1519]

Brian with the camera angles and story-telling...he's the next Christopher Nolan!!!

[@robbiebowie6505]

You try harder than some dairy farms to keep your cattle clean and their grounds as clean as possible. You really care about your cattle . I don’t miss your videos. You are good ranchers and cattlemen. Be proud. God Bless your hard work.

[@debt4717]

Another great video! You guys just get better and better!

[@ralphsmith5145]

Looks like a perfect day for grinding hay , little to no wind and from the right direction . Believe me being from Wyoming I really appreciated that ! Always enjoy the videos and the song of the day !

[@rancher35]

Well done again, Brian. Better watch it Cole, He's comin' for your channel!

[@andygonefishing8636]

Yes sir..Spirit in the Sky..."when I die they lay me down to rest" great song of the day. Thank you for sharing...lol my ring tone..

[@marcmendes6961]

I'm your host Brian and on today's episode of Poos Clues... 🤣

[@kathyshearer9853]

The way you take such great care of your herd really helps this meat loving woman feel good. They look AMAZING

[@herdingcats3850]

Brian, enjoyed the discussion re: disease prevention. Rarely explained so well. And Cole. All your schooling used to come home to stack poo. Saw my life flash before my eyes. God bless...

[@MLOCharmer]

I love Brian's song of the day and his attitude.

[@tinachambers4887]

I always wondered if they got enough nutrition out in the fields now I know thanks have a day love from TEXAS

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Another big advantage of the cows being out in the field is that they naturally become their own dung spreaders and with reasonable weather don't need bedding, however the fact of not needing daily feed is a huge cost saving.

[@farmingnodak]

The biggest advantage is disease control out in a pasture or field... much cleaner areas for the cattle.

[@catgynt9148]

Thank you Brian for your continuing education moments regarding field grazing and poop inspection. You would make an excellent educator or visiting specialist at your local AG college. Combined with Cole’s commentary and videographer skills you make an excellent team. I found that all but one of my questions were asked and answered; were you grinding bales harvested this past fall and leaving prior years’ bales for last, a combination of new and old, or the oldest bales first? Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Greetings from NE Ohio. After seeing you both shoveling poop from the trailer, I will never complain about shoveling clean white snow. 😉

[@rickthompson4315]

Cole, Your like the guy that drives a, Zamboni Much love Jeff, Brian, Wife/Mom & Ellie

[@localcrew]

I carried out five round bales yesterday in the first test of my freshly fabricated loader forks. They worked great! I felt like a legit cattle rancher. Guess I need to order some slappies.

[@radarmike6713]

"Or it gets the hose again" I thought you bought your own grinder to not have to hire on one.....have I missed something? AM I GOING CRAZY!?!?!?! 🤪🤪🤪 haha

[@marcmendes6961]

Pretty sure they bought a corn grinder, not quite big enough for hay.

[@mcleodfarmer5208]

I was thinking the same thing

[@radarmike6713]

@@mcleodfarmer5208 what that I'm crazy??? Haha

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great video! Those are piles of gold with fertilizer prices so high.

[@SonneFarms]

Aint that the truth!

[@tommychew6544]

I like to read all the comments, so I don't just re-ask a question someone else has already asked but man you guys are so popular it takes twice as long as watching clip does! Guess that's a darn good measuring stick for how much your channel is loved by so many!

[@alicemazzucco2345]

Fun watching Brian all by himself and I love the spirit in sky song. It's been so cold here think it left u came this way low been 3 degrees high think been 25 in past week half ya so not weather I like. But great to see u and dad working together. God bless

[@lizzardnurphy]

The cows following the scraper and the ones eating and watching the drone/camera. Those were great shots. I loved the original song of the day BUT now it's in my head for the rest of the day. 🤣

[@frankgerlach5059]

Family ranch in Montana where we raised Herefords. During breeding season sometimes would see a bull come up behind a cow and stick his nose in the cows rearend. Then he would step back and arch his head way up and snort. I, as a young man thought he got some poo in his nose. Wasn't until one of the older hands told me, that bull is looking to heaven and saying, "God, if you made anything better than this, you kept it for yourself". When I got done laughing, I thanked the man for giving me the correct info.

[@tommathews3964]

Brian's "Song of The Day" is always a highlight! I look forward to it! You guys are Cattlemen, and I like Cattlemen! Lots of knowledge tossed around on this channel! Looking forward to calving!

[@stanfaber2324]

Welcome back guys, I needed my Sonne Farms fix

[@johnp1]

Another good, informative video. I've been wondering how the cows survive in a corn field. Two topics I'd love to see are cover crops (ie. Does it make sense in your area) and fertization (eg. What do you do for corn, beans and pastures).

[@jackiest.lawrence3381]

Gotta love the bulls chasing after you as you scrape the poo then they play King of the Poo Pile 🤣 Nothing like scraping out some nice thick poo pudding from the trailer 🤣🤣 I listened to the Sesame Street song of the day and it’s now on the top of my playlist 🤣🤣🤣 In all seriousness I absolutely love learning new things from both Cole and Brian. Stay warm, healthy and safe❣️

[@johnbucklerfarms]

I got my Sonne Farm Sweatshirt Today!4xl and thanks for a Sweat Shirt that Fits and Shout out to Farm Focus I watched the Video that Zack and Randy the Master Pipe layer Made at the Business!👍👍👨‍🌾👨‍🌾

[@davidalsum7713]

We used to run dairy cattle on ear corn picking stubble in the fall, lot of fencing work but they ate well for awhile

[@briansonne814]

it really is good grazing

[@Rob89139]

I really enjoy when Brian explains why they do the things they do to care for the cattle. I know it's second nature to him but to us who don't understand the ins and outs of ranching it is very interesting and Im sure educational to others in the business with less knowledge. These are the people who are feeding us and we should be thankful they work their butts of so we can eat

[@donnaparrish7638]

I like Cookie Monster’s rendition of ‘One of These Things is Not Like the Other’. I think he called it ‘The Sorting Song’ When I die and they lay me to rest I’m gonna go to the place that’s the best. Great song. We used to sing it on the church bus 🚌 when we’d go on trips. So, how long have you been sick? Hope you’re feeling better soon. You’ve got a hole in your slappy Cole. Mine looks like brand new. Thanks for sending us some snow! We finally have some semblance of winter ❄️ 🥶 here in Oklahoma. Lots of cow crap. My uncle Don used to say, “they can’t poop unless you feed ‘em. By the looks of yours they are well fed and taken care of. If I was a cow I’d wanna live on sonnefarms because y’all take such good care of yours! Thanks for sharing! Be well!

[@rachellebrown8813]

I like how as many cattle as you all have they have a calm and tame disposition when their around you guys, definitely shows how much time you spend among them, and I'd say their a little on the spoiled side not just "helped em along" as Brian calls it, stay safe looking forward to claving

[@darlanemechek3697]

I love your videos and I really like the way you keep your feed lots clean (weather permitting) Hope you have a great new year 😊

[@michelletauson2867]

It's 18 degrees with a wind chill of 10 in Maryland today. Countdown to claving season! Great video - love learning about feed and nutrition.

[@dawnmeyer3332]

Hello Brian and Cole... Thank you so much for all the information you give in each video.. I only have a few head and with some of the information you have given us all has helped so much.. Thank you so much for all you do.... 💜☺️

[@charleslynch7274]

That's definitely the type of hay grinder you guys need that would be so kool to have great seeing the box scraper in action

[@brianpask3739]

Love these shows

[@bethrowlette8933]

Thanks for some Brian time down here in Walla Walla Wa! And I dont know why.. but I love the gratifying videos of you scraping the corrals and watching the cows follow you! Also the cleaning out the trailer! Very gratifying for some reason lol! Keep up the good work guys!! 😊

[@kirkmackenzie4425]

Thank you sirs. I truly enjoy and appreciate your efforts. Be safe.

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you kindly

[@sallydyck3104]

Good job, great watching you both doing your farming...

[@j1mmusj4mmus]

Look on the bright side, when it freezes up its dry under foot for the cattle.😃👍Good video.

[@janicealbig2135]

Brian, Spirit in the Sky, a song in remembrance of a Friend we lost at a young age. Cole cleaning that trailer you know is my dream job...lol 1 day I'll get there...🤣💜

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Brian, thanks for taking us to the field with you and explaining how you judge having the cows on the corn stocks. Found that most interesting how you judge if time to move them or not. If I must say all and I mean all of your cattle look really nice. You and Cole and Jeff really take great care of your herd and it shows. It is no wonder other farmers come to you to purchase what they need. My compliments to you for being excellent herdsmen. Appreciate the way you keep your feed lots scraped up for the cattle. Good lot maintenance means better under hoof for the herd. I have seen some pretty bad ones over the years. The song of the day is a good one. Good beat to it. Good choice Brian. By the way here in central Iowa we got eleven inches of snow. Everything is shut down. Plows out working hard. Wow. That hay grinding machine is a big one. Believe you said 600 hp. The netting on the hay; do you just grind that up with the hay???? Did not see it removed. Just wondering you know. Interesting setup. About it for now. Will leave you alone. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. You all take care and be safe. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy.

[@stumpy2816]

Thanks Brian👍👍

[@dougdiplacido2406]

You guys take such great care of your critters. Always enjoy watching you work on the farm. Thanks.

[@theblondedahlia]

I’ve never noticed the critters so interested in the scraper before. They looked like they were having fun!

[@garthsheane2440]

Aside from the good looking characters on Sonne Farms, a big reason I enjoy these vids is hearing the farming rationale. 60 years ago, farmers were just as smart, but they didn't have the knowledge to work with. Mainly, I think they relied on their intuition and generational learning. Those things are still very valuable but now they have science on animal health and genetics, market knowledge, and much more to inform their intuition. Good farmers are professionals like any other, and good farming is good business. I am proud of our farmers. Thanks guys.

[@dirtman2678]

Father son combination works so good love your channel 🚜🚜🚜💩💩💩

[@olberarosa2346]

Thank you guys for sharing your VIDEO Brian and cole

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Your like Jed Clampett with all that black gold, with the price of fertilizer. Your cattle are looking real good. Really enjoyed the aerials, also liked Brian's explanation of feed regimen for the heifers and cows. Thanks for sharing, y'all have a great remainder of the weekend.

[@pamalvestad3848]

I chuckled when you said you can learn a lot from pop. My grandfather's adjusted feed by that.

[@gungadin6889]

I like your low cost feeding program for your replacement heifers, cows, fat beef market and your pure bred bulls. Power Chopped hay really boosts the feed value recovery in the cattles guts to meat. Your low cost corn fodder cow field cleanup running out, round bailed corn fodder and your self produced ground corn silage feed are production winners. Love your innovative composting program in the corn fields, husks cobs n stalks to cow pies. All ready made fertilizer for the new crop. Never lived until ya've had a cow pie fight. We were lucky in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s. Only 15 miles away from a large feed mill/ major N/S West Coast rail route and really cheap grain prices on rail grain from the Mid West. We hauled 10s thousands of tons with a 10 yr dump for fat cattle, breed cows, hogs and chickens. Augers and large grain metal silos. This new Covid strain and all the hospitalization likely has killed the return of the Prime fed out beef market for a longer time. Cruise ship and high end resort industry is still flat on its back. Can't find workers who want to take the risk of working in Covid pus holes. Shame, I still held onto my Norwegian Cruise Lines stocks, high end well financed and all new ships. They will come back. Your set with your low productions costs to survive until the good times roll again. The rich will always eat their fat grain fed Prime beef. Nothing prettier on the plate. When I was in Vietnam, the generals had Prime flown in special delivery from the states, cost the taxpayers a fortune. We dog grunts in the bush on a good day got rotten lean tough Australian "beef". Shit on a shingle made it tender. Get yourself a 5 or 10 yd HD scraper with weight to cut those frozen cattle yards manure. Easy to make small area high piles. Gotta watch those wild arse Angus heifers, they're like dating 2 wild Italian women at the same time. Will run over and tromple ya, leave ya all bloody and bruises, just for some wild sex. Cole looks really good, good color in the face, happy mood. That new wife of his, close by, is taking real good care of him.

[@wayneswitzer6272]

Spirit in the sky Little known fact from this one hit wonder, He lived off the sale of song his entire life, Great song !!

[@leroybrownlee3043]

I just ground hay & straw like you are except-31F on an open station tractor. Enjoy your cabs. Interesting self loader system on the tub grinder

[@peggycarper4040]

Great song choice Brian I will be listening to that one today Stay safe in the cold and the snow

[@anneoreilly4900]

Great video, that grinder sped through those bales. It looked hard to keep up. I now see those manure piles as $$. You must too since testing and fert the fields and seeing the savings. Claving around the corner!

[@thewjs3738]

Brian, reminds me once of when I was getting yelled at. She said "You don't know bullshit!" I looked at her and said "I've been a farmer since childhood. I know more about bull shit, goat shit, and chicken shit than you could possibly imagine!" The look I got after that was priceless.

[@danielrandolph9170]

Another good video Cole and Brian Daniel from central Mississippi

[@grizzlydiscjockey111]

I can see a future for you hosting a kids show "Poo's Clues" for country folks. City folks can keep "Blue's Clues"!

[@bobogilvie4472]

That is just good common sense which the world seems to be losing now. Keep up the good work.

[@johnillig7281]

That's pretty amazing to see how you break those huge bales down. I didn't know that's how you did that. Thanks.😎

[@arturoolmedo3989]

Great Video Brian...what a teacher

[@steveneal2706]

Cole, I love how you talk to the claves like they are humans.Makes me laugh everytime. I hope you and your dad are doing good. Tell Mr. B that Fluticasone Propionate is real good for colds.. Spray in both sides of the nose once in the morning and once at night. Works really good for me. Maybe it will help Mr. B. Ok guy. Y'all be safe and take care. By the way , I forgot to tell you that you had a awesome video again. Thank you guys

[@SharBoege]

Good for you guys. Getting good prices for Cattle, Corn, and though not as good earlier, Soy Beans. Especially Cattle. Too bad the packers don’t share some of those good times

[@davdhynes3518]

Have about twenty feeders every winter, buy all my hay as I’m retired. My poop management is, if you slip on it hay is good, if you trip on it add a grain supplement.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Cole and Brian

[@SonneFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@southcreekoutfitters]

Enjoyed the commentary Brian. Great job guys.

[@michelpicton8357]

Good to see you guys!

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

Hey Cole, Hey Brian, Hey Tammy, Hey Ellie, hey critters . Gosh dang KZbin ain't recommended me any of your last 10 videos! Try to contain your excitement knowing I'm back! Got some catching up to do!

[@orincolvin6184]

I know all to well dealing with Coxodiosis in livestock, and love the videos.

[@sandydutton4667]

Great overhead footage! I love to see that drone work!!!

[@patricklorio7657]

I enjoyed the nanosecond of the "Thunder struck" intro you played on the radio.

[@SonneFarms]

Unfortunately any more than that i get in trouble

[@tommychew6544]

@@SonneFarms Just more KZbin rules?

[@diggerdave.6587]

@@SonneFarms Damn copywrite lol

[@vickikeeler2597]

Spirit in the Sky is marked as a favorite on my car Sirius list. Good choice Brian

[@richardmckinney4963]

Church music. or it should be

[@sashcraft51]

Brian, you are a good poppa recommending Sesame Street songs! That drone! Loved the vlog and info.

[@drdeborahann]

Spirit in the Sky...excellent choice!

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello Deborah

[@lbarney56]

Nice group of bulls! God job cleaning pens Cole! That's all I got to say about that 😂😂 God Bless Y'all 🙏🙏 Prayers for moisture 🙏🙏

[@kopenhagenkid]

Awesome drone footage

[@sandystoner3352]

Another great video guys!! Love Coles conversations with the cows! Hilarious 😂

[@topperhatschire]

Best song of the day to date

[@fountainofjewelz1844]

Another awesome vid thank you!! Love you guys. Cole how's the knee holding up in the cold weather? I hope it's feeling strong. 💚☃️💚

[@josephmelson7591]

Very good video ..and very good information from brian on the corid ..

[@mariwynnewinton9202]

WOW!!! Great drone shots!! I'll watch it several times.

[@danasheets1774]

Glad to see ya

[@michelpicton8357]

Thanks for taking the camera brain. Awesome video

[@mikebonge7206]

thanks, very interesting..

[@currentfaves65]

Love the educational segments. Not too long, right the point and great fun facts. Interesting that even cows get corn in their poo.... thought that would have 100% digested.

[@leewalton3242]

Great song choice. Love it.

[@chadmccollum6292]

Big wave from nebraska doing a fly by on 90 headed to Seattle with chicken. Might have to get me one of those cinnamon rolls on the way back

[@carlachalmers4421]

Brian, Thank you for the videos. I see that you leave the net wrap on when you grind hay. In fact, I see this with a lot of the cattlemen on KZbin. I was wondering if cattle feeders like yourself are concerned with the chemical residue from the plastic being absorbed by the cattle and thus passed into our feed chain? Oh, I'm not a "greenie" and actually a lifelong cattlewoman. I was just wondering about the general concensus.

[@rward1904]

Great info, reading chicken guts was popular years ago, moving up to beef poop is a huge stinking advance!

[@Dannyp8038]

Question for you both, do you keep the wrapping on when you shared your bales?

[@ajjacobs9425]

Wondering the same

[@jeffslaven]

One of the spirits in the sky is not like the other. Great video!

[@johnillig7281]

It's funny to see the cattle following you around. I guess they figure you are getting ready to feed them.😎

[@Mtthyman]

I just had my first stroopwafel thanks to you gentlemen. And let me just say. I’m addicted 😂😂

[@briansonne814]

yes they are delightful