Summer Days: Tarping Hay and Cattle Cooling in the Pond

There is rain in the forecast and my hay is still not covered with a hay tarp. Tarps are delivered and ready. All that needs to be done now is to cover the hay and rebuild one side of the fence for the hay pen.

[@brendaalbee7922]

I loved watching them in the pond. Awesome looking cows❤❤

[@PrideRanch]

Thank you

[@donaldmartin836]

Really enjoy your channel and content. Keep up the good work.

[@PrideRanch]

Much appreciated!

[@delorisefrye6285]

New subscriber. Love your ranch. I love farm life. Your 🐄 are very beautiful.

[@PrideRanch]

Thanks for subbing!

[@valeriebillings7248]

I love the names - Triple Crown, Bella, Ms Complete, Dinero, Lucy, etc. ❤❤😂😂

[@PrideRanch]

These are all registered cattle. So they have more pronounced or distinct names. Bella's name is actually Pride's Ms Abstract 331K.

[@valeriebillings7248]

@@PrideRanch 👍🏽

[@adrianmitchell9819]

I like what you are doing. I would recommend you putting down native grasses for summer and winter. That way you have grasses growing all year round without having to feed them hay. Putting down native grasses should save you money in the long run.

[@PrideRanch]

I like your thinking!! I need to explore more. I’ve talked to a few folks that told me it’s not possible in my area. The best I can hope for is grass 10 months out of the year. Appreciate your post!

[@adrianmitchell9819]

@@PrideRanch Check out Hamilton Native Outpost. They only use native grasses. Also, look into tree hay. This is an old accient practice. Also, Agrofostery is something else I would recommend you to research. There are quite a few trees you can use for fodder. I hope this help. Keep up the great job.

[@briantaylor467]

Cows are fantastic swimmers we had 4 escaped from their field and swam over the river and onto the neighbours place so we had to go and fetch them home again we put them in a different field where there was ❤ no river mate

[@PrideRanch]

My herd got out once. At least about half of them got out. My fence had a huge hole. I had to get them back over from the neighbors. Then I patched up the fence.

[@allenecampbell6909]

I'm always amazed at how they respond and react to you.....especially when one of them have an attitude and you say " Well......" that is hilarious to me😂😂😂😂

[@PrideRanch]

😂😜 They be acting out!! 😂😜

[@valeriebillings7248]

They’re used to him now. Love their boss 😂

[@MzBLACKFOX]

✨💯🙏🏾🖤

[@fallenskyshomesteadingandp2528]

Pride is looking healthy , sir!👍🏿

[@PrideRanch]

Thank you!!!

[@brendamoncrief4459]

🐃🐃🐃🐃🐃🐃🐃get you some points😅

[@tammiemitchell2208]

Beautiful farm and I’m a city girl 😂😂😂

[@PrideRanch]

Thanks

[@Juan-blacksmith]

Just a suggestion, keep them out of your pond. Like what you’re doing, look forward to future videos.

[@PrideRanch]

Appreciate that!! My buddy Jeff has told me the same. I haven’t figured out how to solve that problem yet. This is their main water source on the south pasture

[@Juan-blacksmith]

Put a rock skirt in so they can stand on that and hot wire around the pond to keep them out.

[@traciescott1871]

Big Daddy would say keep the pond as back up. Don't let the cattle walk in it to pollute it. Put a geyser in it to scare the cattle. 1🕵👀💅

[@damianfreeney9710]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@rayjohnson7886]

They're looking waiting on something good.

[@PrideRanch]

Yes indeed!!!

[@hclarke630]

How many heads do you have? Do you grow your own hay?

[@PrideRanch]

I have 36 cows, 15 calves and a bull. This year I was able to make my own hay.

[@hclarke630]

That is awesome I am proud of you and the education you provide, I am living my dream through you until I can make it a reality. Thank you again much appreciation.

[@PrideRanch]

you are welcome! thanks for watching

[@valeriebillings7248]

@@PrideRanchAwesome you’re able to make your hay

[@chuckwheeler3923]

What type grass do you have for grazing?

[@PrideRanch]

Great question. My warm season grass is coastal. I usually plant a winter rye grass every October.

[@chuckwheeler3923]

Do you have problems with Baha’i invading

[@PrideRanch]

Not out at my place. This year I've noticed some Johnson grass.