Steak for my Guard Dog, Potatoes for Me

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[@JuFated]

Toby stealing that piece of bread is revenge for all the times the chickens took his food xD

[@isaiahhernandez2543]

LMAO

[@isaiahhernandez2543]

@@TheFalseShepphard I just wanted to express how I felt. Plus this was the first time I did something like this.

[@bilguunbeck2010]

@@TheFalseShepphard dude why are wasting Google's server space being an ass, your comment literally does nothing better than an LMAO comment besides making you think you've written something of value in an ocean of other trash opinions like yours and also let me waste my time writing this comment

[@alteria2714]

Gonna steal more because the steak stealers

[@davet671]

@@TheFalseShepphard dude, youre so weird, shut the hell up. let him be!

[@piperleelee]

Got a good laugh when Toby stole the piece of bread. LOL

[@nicktheislander5924]

Loved that part thought it was really funny

[@josephfydenkevez2129]

I saw that coming because my dog does that too

[@newbestofthis4422]

Lol and he didn't eat it

[@RNDanaGay]

He’s such a gentle giant. So cute. He wants to savor it.

[@karenfay4545]

When you eventually get your dexters seriously think about installing a cattle brush for them to scratch against. I will relieve damage to infrastructure due to rubbing/scratching. It won’t stop it but will greatly reduce it.

[@raccoontrashpanda1467]

Also the cows enjoy being able to scratch themselves on a nice brush, that seems like the more important reason to get one to me.

[@karenfay4545]

@@raccoontrashpanda1467 I agree. Very often I get a strange look when I mention cattle brush and a “what” as in what is that or what for response. So I now lead with a practical reason. 😊

[@miditrax]

Oh, and a salt lick

[@sadcad8118]

Does ha have cattle?

[@iskandartaib]

@@sadcad8118 He plans to. For those who don't know what a cattle brush is.. there are a number of videos on KZbin. Hmm.. maybe I might try tying a toilet brush to something.. might work for the cats! 😂

[@jaridkeen123]

If you are serious about growing potatoes you need to lay down straw atleast 6 - 8 inches deep over the entire area you planted the potatoes to keep out weeds.

[@muizHD]

You haven’t made a KZbin video in a long time, why?

[@KenS1267]

This. Also 3 50' rows, if he does keep the weeds off them, will produce hundreds of pounds of potatoes. I doubt he has any place to store them.

[@georgedavidson7986]

You can put plastic down also to block weeds

[@clangbang8352]

I mean, I plant potatoes in my backyard, and I didn't put any straw, but the potatoes are growing fine, theirs also barely and weeds.

[@animagoldsmith1970]

Planting potatoes need a lot of space , also each half potatoe should give a yield of +/- 10 potatoes. It's a great root veggie to grow and it's not too hard to do , mostly just need the space for it!

[@riyoukaze]

Potatoes are pretty straightforward - my favorite thing to grow for the amount of food you get vs the amount of (lack of) coddling you have to do. Good luck!

[@riyoukaze]

@@TheFalseShepphard I can eat them a number of different ways after I grow them :)

[@aRaskyl]

​@@riyoukaze you can barbeque it, broil it, bake it, saute it. they's ums potato kebabs, potato creole, potato gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir fried. There's pineapple potato, and lemon potato, coconut potato, pepper potato, potato soup, potato stew, potato salad, potato in potatoes, potato burger, potato sandwich.

[@interrogator9437]

tobey stealing the burguer bun and running away like a thief was so good

[@ethanfigert9297]

You should utilize the water from the natural spring nearby to keep the pond completely full with fresh clean water. You could set up some type of pump or even a pipeline that could transport the water with gravity like the one in the old barn that they used for water for the cattle. I just love to see the pond completely full especially with fresh clean water, and I am sure the ducks and geese would appreciate it too!

[@drawingcrabs7046]

Also water lettuce

[@1558k]

The most enduring aspects of the videos is the fact that you share so much of yourself in terms of goals, aspirations, shortcomings, and vulnerability. This is nice to see it in a guy. Showing concern for living things and in the way you do it is admirable.

[@scubaeric1344]

You have a good thing going there Morgan.And for the record - your narration adds at least 200% to the videos.Greetings from Sweden.

[@izices]

"This isn't a crazy amount of potatoes-" *Laughs in homegrown pot-tatoes* We grow potatoes in pots, usually end up with enough to last us the rest of the year until next growing season. We only plant two per pot in about eight pots. So, no it's not a commercial amount by any stretch, but we're a family of four who eat potatoes like mad. You're gonna' have a lotta' 'tatoes...

[@MattPlays96]

Hahaha I thought the same thing each seed could probably produce 8-12 tubers. That looked like at least a bag of 50... maybe they can be used for feed?

[@IShowGame-xq6rm]

Potatoes should be watered frequently. Potatoes really like moist soil, and they grow the best in moist soil. But i dont think it will be a probelm because you live in Vermont which gets a lot of rain from what I've seen from your videos. Best of luck!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks for the tips!

[@gustavnordeke6172]

Just one thing don't water it to much because then the potato's can rott away.

[@IShowGame-xq6rm]

@@gustavnordeke6172 yea just water it every week about 2 or 3 times. Depends on how dry youre soil is.

[@robertmcauslan6191]

That's interesting. I grow my potatoes on the drier side but am in Ri swamp land with high humidity.

[@bettyboop6292]

@@GoldShawFarm my greedy dog would snip & steal for her portion of food. (Had plenty/ no need). She would eat & barf! & Still go in & steal food. Definitely, a " dominant" personality.

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

I am growing potatoes in big 20 gallon pots this year. I have done all my veggies in pots this year because I have been working on moving and wanted to take my garden with me. Just got back from a visit with my son who has three of the big dogs like yours, plus he was dog-sitting one of their sisters, so there were 4 big dogs, a blue heeler, and my mutt greeting everybody who visits.

[@Dobviews]

Toby got his mini revenge on the chickens for trying to steal his food. Lol

[@zakuraRabbit]

Watching Toby defend his food is so funny. My uncle had a dachshund who grew up alongside other dogs. She would just swallow her food as fast as possible to ensure no one else could take it. :P

[@erinobrien8408]

🎶 Who's a happy puppy? 🎶 TOBY!! Never lose your sense of compassion and wonder!!! Your passion for all that you two do is obvious and inspiring!! Those of us who've continued with you all this time, believe in you, trust me! However and wherever your path takes you, it is impossible for you to fail because you listened to your dreams and you dared! Thank you so much for your time and commitment to share with us, warts and all, so we can learn something!! Namaste 🕉️

[@jeffgootjes8418]

Toby’s facial expressions are so funny. He’s like, “you got that for me? I really shouldn’t... but if you insist...”

[@valarielewis9501]

Morgan your videos make my day. I laughed out loud and clapped when Toby took that bread. Thanks again.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mateszuromy9654]

Hes voice is back yaaaay

[@jacobpayne1]

He’s such an entrepreneurial dude ❤️

[@jacobpayne1]

I knew this was a channel for me when he listed bad brains as a band he listens too

[@parkerray10]

I grow potatoes with my father every year and we mound our potatoes instead of plating them in the ground. Makes harvesting them a little easier on the back and not as labor intensive. I know it is a little late since you planted them but might give it a try sometime!

[@chasen4432]

“Who’s a member of the clean plate club” lmao you must collaborate with banish

[@sadcad8118]

I am fined, thank you

[@mankdeme9546]

Babish*

[@dainah105]

Don’t edit your comment or his heart with go away

[@silvervens]

POTATO=FRIES

[@adamqjsmith]

classic banish

[@alicerobinson1173]

Pablo is a beautiful cat. He needs a small piece of 🥩 too.

[@mtb8300]

Toby is such a great dog, I could never imagine pulling raw meat out of a livestock guardian dogs mouth.

[@sparkfishes]

It is one of the essential training points for any dog ...you should be able to take her food away with out any aggression being shown. I had a rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier that was very unsociable/ untrained and I trained him so I could kneel down and pretend to EAT his food. Its all about who is the boss/Alpha male

[@stellagachacrafter8382]

@@sparkfishes Alpha theory is absolutely untrue, and while everything else you said was true, the ending ruined it completely.

[@ave789]

@@stellagachacrafter8382 I've always been taught that it definitely applies in the wild (especially with pack animals like dogs/wolves). Has that developed since?

[@stellagachacrafter8382]

@@ave789 Alpha theory, also known as dominance theory, was come up with when doing a study on a "pack" of wolves. None of these wolves knew each other, as well as they were in captivity. The study was, in lack of better words, bull crap, and the results showed that "wolves will fight for dominance, to be the alpha over other wolves" Better studies on wild wolf packs since have shown that there is no such thing as fighting for dominance and no such alpha, the leaders of a wolf pack are simply the oldest wolves, and 90% of the time, are the mother and father of the rest of the pack. But many people still follow the old, disproven study and apply it to their own dogs. There are 2 things wrong with this, 1. It was disproven, not true, irrelevant, etc. 2. Even if it was true, dogs are _not_ wolves. They haven't been wolves for a very, very long time. They have evolved and changed while living with humans to the point that they hardly have wolf in their DNA any more. Because of this, people say you should "be the Alpha" and "dominate your dog" Things dogs do, often when under exercised or simply bored, or when they're young and still exploring the world, will be taken as "They're trying to dominate you! Don't let them!" Even though that is absolutely not true. Trying to "dominate" your dog, is really just bullying and hurting them, not to mention not going to get you anywhere when it comes to training, so it's pointless. Now, wild *dog* packs are a different story, as wild dogs or strays/street dogs, will form their own little packs. These dogs aren't family, they often don't know each other well, they're also often many different breeds and personalities. These dogs do fight to be at the top, because they have no real structure. They also aren't wolves, so they don't know how to structure themselves.

[@railene1578]

@@ave789 In the wild submission is freely given to an alpha wolf, not forced which is how humans try to utilize it. When humans try and be alphas they are being bullies

[@camicri4263]

The goselings gout huge! Toby is so cute😍. I hope you watered the potatoes!

[@GoldShawFarm]

I did!

[@Frymononie]

Your videos are so inviting and calming. I really appreciate the small break from the chaos that your content provides. Thank you for continuing to share your farm with us!

[@t.j.hickerson2919]

I remember that you dumbed the extra apple pulp from apple cider somewhere on the farm a year or two ago, and it sprouted up. Do you have any updates on how the apple seedlings have grown?

[@AshGreen359]

Apple trees grown from seed almost always produce crab apples. It'll be like winning the lottery of you get edible apples from one. They are usually done by grafting

[@t.j.hickerson2919]

@@AshGreen359 I understand that but I just was wondering how they have grown

[@spoon7053]

@@AshGreen359 i never knew that!!! i thought crab apples were just another species. So i guess apples behave like avocados and you cant get the same taste by planting seeds.

[@AshGreen359]

@@spoon7053 exactly like avocados

[@nox5555]

@@AshGreen359 well it depends on how old your Cultivar line is. older lines have much higher chances of producing their line by seedling. thats true for most fruits.

[@andreaneely1481]

OK is it just me or does anyone else find it funny watching the chickens eat? The goslings were awesome too. I was having such a crappy day and now I'm smiling. I love animals.

[@marilialevacov2939]

I am so glad that you finally figured out you had to cut that beautiful steak in smaller pieces!

[@PK19844]

I love the rapport you have with your animals. I also enjoy watching your morning routine in the way you feed & water and just enjoy their company.

[@seapig26]

Not gonna lie, I would happily watch hours-long footage of the chickens eating bread rolls.

[@mrpigeo]

i wont, because chickens can't eat too much bread

[@seapig26]

@@mrpigeo I mean, a compilation of clips collected over months would suffice. Obviously not trying to insinuate that chickens should be eating more bread than is good for them just for views/clicks.

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

Wonderfully wise words. Modern homesteading definition - focus on what you are good at. Swap with regards to what you are not, as this latter then engenders friendship, comradery and support of each other. Love, love love it! PS. We are currently awash in Call ducklings (as opposed to goslings) a new area for us and like you are in awe, wonder and laughing out loud at their antics. It's a magical time.

[@rynnmedia]

Omg that thumbnail though, I was concerned for you

[@commentsandlikes9509]

yeah like wtf right

[@absolutearcher]

?

[@mmuhee151]

i’m so happy to have found this channel, really helps with reducing stress and anxiety!

[@ben-eg7kx]

I am glad your back to talking 😁😁

[@Matt-nx6uu]

Try giving Toby a "get it" command. Works wonders after asking for them to sit or stay

[@brett76544]

we use to use bottom of wood chip pile or sawdust to put potato's in for easy pickings in the fall.

[@bettinah.7429]

Oh my the goslings are adorable! Nice steak!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Oh yes!

[@happymrandy]

Establishing relationships with neighbors and other local farmers is the best way to go. Here in rural Texas, it's something that is often done and a little bit of help from a neighbor can go a long way :)

[@kmm129]

Always a comfort to me. Thanks friends.

[@hasheesh-hh6lr]

Yessssss more talkkk... We love to hear you talk

[@sajjanbrar2834]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch during my lunch time, Thanks!

[@SkinnyPigDesigns]

As somebody who wishes that she could have a farm, these videos really bring so much joy to my day. Thank you for these!!! 🥰

[@GooeyGungus]

I like watching the quacken ramp slouching more and more every video

[@sunnyday5621]

Soooo, glad the narrative is back. Treats for all today. Good luck on the Tators.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks!

[@norabatungbacal6636]

I really love farming videos. Big respect to farmers who can grow their own food. I tried many times to grow sturdy herbs like rosemary, found out I have a black thumb instead of a green one.

[@ryan9946]

The background music when you are feeding the chickens with the stale bread is soooooo magical, it reminds me of something that would be played at in Disney Land :)

[@chriscroumbie-brown6914]

Amazing how Toby Dog can look Cute, Guilty and a Goodest Boy at the same time

[@rebekkahnelson4192]

Hey Morgan! I left a more detailed comment about what I mean by this on your bentonite sealing video. But a great way to better your little ecosystem could be to add oxygenation to your pond. With some kind of flow and arietion through the water, it would help the pond settle as well as make it a viable breeding ground for all sorts of living organisms and microorganisms. It would greatly benefit your ducks and your land. As well as the surrounding ecosystem. Hope you read this! Take care! Love your content keep at it

[@nabihahabibullah1577]

💐💖💐 Toby could not believe himself, ' is it true, I will have the whole feast for myself.' Bon appetite 😊, you deserve it.

[@Jennifer-jh1ix]

One thing that is pretty awesome about potatoes is that they are versatile. I have been raising potatoes on and off for several years. They are probably one of the easiest plants to raise. Mostly what you need to do, is get him in the ground or in a pot water them for a little bit then let him go. You can shoot them some water if you need to, but they do pretty well just going all natural. So I wouldn't really fuss with them much. That spot on your farm is probably ideal for the potatoes. Since it's hard for you to irrigate it well. They will do pretty well there. The only thing I would recommend for next year, would be to start them earlier. I know that Vermont does have bad weather longer than a lot of other states, but you can still plant them earlier. For instance, for most plants you would plant them around late April early May. However, you can plant potatoes as early as late March, early April. You may even be able to plant them earlier. They are extremely cold tolerant I don't mind a little snow.

[@marilynyoung9477]

Jennifer are you in NH?

[@fredgold52]

I love your videos, even when there's not much happening. Toby is the best. The more I can see of him, the better I like it. Great job, keep going.

[@tomiwa4795]

We also are growing potatoes . But they failed. Our squash was great . They are so big they are fatter than my leg lol . They are huge . Good luck on your fruits and veggies Morgan

[@kathyknowles1342]

Has the Toby House Goose hatched any goslings yet?

[@sandytoner8561]

That happy little Gosling hopping along made me laugh! So happy!

[@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens]

I'm in FL, and I harvested my potatoes last week. They were sooo good!

[@fimpero994]

you have the priorities straight!

[@blacky_Ninja]

It looks really cute with all those chicken wearing their little saddle and i appreciate that you made the effort to give them different patterns aswell. 🥰

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

It's pretty cool that your friends and fans seem to love Toby almost as much as you do, especially when they send steaks for him to eat, as well as your family❣️❣️ He's a LUCKY dog♥️

[@markmartin3152]

I like the fact that people are hating on you and criticizing you. I know how that feels. When you persevere and succeed it will make it that much more satisfying. The world has too many people that absolutely need to worry about growth in their own lives, instead of being ugly to others, but they are too small and ugly. Best of luck, love your videos……….

[@cherylreuter4008]

I’m so happy you cut it for him😘😘

[@Retrieverman1]

Goslings: Give peas a chance! I wonder if Toby thinks that if he buries that steak, a beef tree will grow.

[@ced1106]

The life and death struggle of Toby and the chickens over Toby's piece of steak. Thanks for the videos!!! 🐔🐔🐔

[@fedupnow61859]

you only get better with failure because you learn and then someday you will find that you are now an experienced farmer. Lots of failures but then the successes make it all go away. Love your style.

[@lauriehughes8085]

The chickens look so cute with their colorful saddles. I just love your channel. You guys are the best.

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Yet another awesome video. Thanks Morgan and have a great day.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@AxlanMedia]

That thumbnail is scary

[@CMDRSweeper]

I so envy you those potatoes when they are fresh. Give them a rinse and a little scrub, but not too hard, then you boil them and serve and eat them with their skin on. You can feel the skin crushing and the fruits of your labor... Man I miss those days when I could do this myself. As for Toby and the steak... I guess I would have cut it into nice bite sizes, taking him to a little quiet place on the farm just as you did. But I would have hand fed him the steak, piece by piece as a nice bonding thing with that magnificent animal.

[@kaerligheden]

I love potatoes with their skin on😊😊😊

[@gd2234_]

I love the awake/sleep cycle baby geese have! The fact that they sleep lots at the beginning, and then slowly shift to more wake time is so much fun. Also it’s too cute when they’re fighting to stay awake! They’ll grab a bite of grass to eat and then fall asleep chewing it. And their little sitting poops. I think I’m gonna have to be a goose farmer, they’re my favourite.

[@inge6280]

Aww, all the other geese making eyes at those peas. That was one happy Toby dog!!

[@flyingkage]

The music with the goslings is perfect

[@amgarcia6469]

Toby figured it was payback because the chickens try to eat his food.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

the trick is finding what you are good at then use that one skill as a way to trade for something others are good at that you can't seem to be good at

[@elroy8272]

Keep talking to us..love your theories and ideas. .attitude for life. Can be applied to all our chores and challenges.

[@Crystalspets]

I wish you all the best of luck on growing potatoes he was excited about that good looking steak those birds enjoyed there peas

[@thecurseddinkleberg4086]

I love Toby so much, I could watch GoPro footage from him for hours.

[@lindseymashburn-fonzeroth1806]

I love the sound roosters make when they find treats and call the hens to it. so cute.

[@kerryl4031]

Toby's anticipation of the steak was lovely - licking his face at the smell and the thought of eating yumminess! Cheers Morgan.

[@mwb9196]

I grew my 1st potatoes 3 years ago. So easy and so yummy. I also feed my ducks and chickens peas for a treat. The goslings are so cute. And I give bread to my chickens. I have a leghorn that looks forward to it everyday that if I don’t have any she looks up at me with anger in her eyes. Yep, she gets mad. Glad Toby got a steak. I thought he was going to try and bury it. Good video. 👍✌🏻

[@ooog3627]

Seeing Toby dog get his food makes my day

[@thisbymaster]

We planted some potatoes months ago and they are currently going crazy. I hope yours will be productive.

[@sonodiventataunalbero5576]

Goslings dangle like toddlers and toddlers dangle like goslings, that's why we find both so cute 😍

[@michelecaron]

I love Toby Dog. Totally cheer him on when he gets his own personal treats. Love, Love, Love Toby. Spoil him often. He loves you so much.

[@mugglemunchies3327]

Just a little tip when growing potatoes. If you cut them into pieces you should let them heal before planting them. I’ve learned it by watching Hoss Tools. Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@AceThePhoenix658]

I wish you luck with the potatoes! We live in Idaho and have always had good luck with growing potatoes in our backyard

[@patricialong5767]

Food for the birds! But Toby has to chime in, of course! LOL

[@minaparish5687]

Goslings with peas remind me of my chickens and corn: same over-the-top enthusiasm 😄

[@katt3213]

Toby is the one thing getting me through college right now. Such a cute a relaxing fluff ball to watch inbetween homework assignments. Seeing him so happy and dirty eating a steak was the highlight of my week. lol

[@lauratheisen9203]

Im so curious about the kitten you postet a pic from on instagram. It looked so sweet! I look forward to the time/video when we can learn more about the little furrball🥰

[@refinnej5302]

I come from a family that used to farm long before I was born. Specializing was very common. They would work with other farmers to make trades for what other farmers specialized in.

[@steffanylee_]

Toby is such a sweetheart. You could see his good boy mentality when you told him to sit and stay, and then gave him the go ahead. 😭 He didn’t believe it was actually for him at first.

[@michellebeard8066]

I can’t believe how quickly the goslings are growing! 😍

[@julielumsden5184]

The goslings look so funny with little wings flapping but boy do they ever have a lot to say first thing in the morning.

[@MerLin613100]

I sure miss watching Hacksaw wrestle. Seeing him in your video sure brings back memories.

[@sentienlaimsong612]

😁 even seeing the topic I can imagine myself in your shoes, except it's my cat... Brought a smile to my face.

[@caffienevaccine]

I love this title because the day I had to put my dog down, I fed him my entire pot roast. I only saved myself the carrots and potatoes. :)

[@darthbee18]

Should have commented this a few videos ago but the goslings definitely give peas a chance 😛😛😆 (Also Toby stealing a bread roll and guarding his steak from the chickens is hilarious 😂😆🤣)

[@windetrails]

I think your potatoes will grow just fine. We planted them that way in our garden in Colorado, and we always had good crops. Yes, we had to weed them, but that's part of having a garden. Good luck with em.

[@NotSoAverageKiki]

Toby wanted some of the bread too lol

[@saraschneider6781]

9:51 Toby is the goodest boy. Himb deserves all the Butcher Box steaks.💗

[@AstrusEminus]

Man you face in the thumbnail is straight out of a horror movie no offence