Taking Care....One Sick Calf

[@danlarson8565]

as a fellow cattleman I just want to give you a shout out for the way you go about explaining things about how cattle work, it really helps knock out the myths that folks hear and think that are not true, keep up the excellent husbandry mike

[@todddonaldson8195]

I second that, as a cattleman from Canada.

[@vickyburton2434]

Never apologize for a long video. We love them!

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Mike, you could probably make 2 hour videos and people would still watch to the end. There’s a behind the scenes quality to these videos which is priceless. It’s nice Real life videos instead of dramatized stuff that gets put on TV. I’ll watch two hour long videos myself on either spiritual topics or towing videos.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Shawn. Appreciate that. See ya tomorrow.

[@nicfrieler6684]

I don't think having long videos is bad, I could watch Your videos for hours because You're way more educational and informative than the shows on TV. Thank You for that.

[@livingwithcancer1245]

Oh my gosh that poor calf looks so bad. Thank you for all you do Mike and having a heart enough and care enough to save the babies. You are an amazing rancher and human being.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you, and I appreciate that. Thanks for watching

[@goonggoongginga9954]

I thought the beginning of that black jelly bean thing was going to be a depressing political thing but it turned into a wholesome moment, and I have never been more disappointed to find out someone like black jelly beans but it's cool because like you said we both still like jelly beans

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hahahaha. Thank you very much

[@bobbyb322]

I prefer the Blacks ones as well

[@scottklein5884]

God bless you Mike you have a heart of gold

[@ejharrop1416]

I like the black beans too. Lol

[@todddonaldson8195]

"Two kinds of people". So funny

[@rodneywroten2994]

I love the way you care for your stock Mike and everything at the ranch including your family. God is with you Sir

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Rodney.

[@drewseymour1]

I love how these come out early afternoon in the UK. An important part of my lockdown routine. Thanks for your hard work Mike. Hard to do your job and run a daily blog too. Its much appreciated and a welcome distraction.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks and glad to provide some distraction. Stay safe and healthy.

[@drewseymour1]

@@OurWyomingLife Thank you Mike. And best wishes for #6!

[@Ellenllee]

God bless you for the care and compassion that you show to your cows.You and your family truely appreciate all that they provide for you :).Thank you for the knowledge and positivity.Your videos are as informative as they are heart rendering and for that I am grateful :).

[@OurWyomingLife]

Appreciate that Ellen. Thanks for watching.

[@JUSTICEK]

@@OurWyomingLife I know it's far later but I can't find any updates on Number 6 and whether she pulled through? It didn't look good but I'm a forever optimist. Did she pull through and do you have a follow up video on her?

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

Prayers for her

[@rochellklegstad3600]

According to some of the comments, calf #6 has a name! Hope! 😀

[@samanthaflynn6140]

We dont mind them being long:) Yep mama knew what she was doing. #havefaith :) #131

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Samantha.

[@billpeters9154]

Take a special person to care for the calves like you do. I'm a grown man almost in tears rooting for #6.

[@desertviking]

This is real life, no Hollywood bull crap, no lies, nothing faked. Thank you Mike to you and your family for taking us along through your world. It is humbling and inspiring. God bless you guys!

[@alanclark6761]

Well done Mike, The compassion you have for your animals is evident. Here in Texas we have the opposite problem; we have to find ways to keep our calves cool when it gets too hot; they will react the same way - laying out, heavy breathing, not moving; they have trouble staying cool when they are young.

[@sandracorless6186]

Hey Mike long or short your vogs are always good and I'm so glad that you found faith apparently her mom is a sneaky little heifer who likes to hide her I found it very touching you fussing over the sick calf like a father over a child you're a good man that shows compassion and empathy and that they're more than just animals their life a living and breathing thing and I see your part-time vet also lol I'm going to name number 6 Hope hoping she will get better and I'm sure she will because she got you on her side so with that being said what's next for our Wyoming life keep up the good work and see you in the next video 🤔😔🤠💉🍼🙏🐂😉

[@duaneconger2910]

I hope that your calf made it through the night you did all the right things for this animal "Nice Job"!! I really like the way that you present things around your ranch. Your channel "Is AWESOME "!!! I'll keep watching!!

[@RunningRlust96]

Never ever be sorry for sharing your life....I love vicariously live through u

[@vickyburton2434]

I so love black licorice! 49% of the population loves them. Now I know Sam and I could come over and play cards and get along just fine!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for taking such loving care of the little heifer. That is part of good husbandry and treating your animals humanely. I hope your Easter was amazing. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Vicky, and Easter was a day to remember. Thank for tagging along.

[@kellyrodriguez3300]

We have 5 bottle babies we rescued. We lost one and have one that I am praying so hard that can be saved. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@Augustus99100]

Good luck with the calf. You could always make a living as a calf whisperer

[@arikverab6287]

Hi I wanna let you know I’m a regular city guy from Connecticut and I love watching your videos I’m hooked lol god bless your farm and family

[@lorrieruff4402]

Come on #6, we are all rooting for ya!! Get well soon!!

[@suzisaintjames]

The best part about not liking the black jellybeans is that l get to give them away and appear generous. 😊. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@kashasulea9605]

I loved the fact that no one else in family liked the black jelly beans ...I got to get them all n I loved it ...I'm 80 now & have a hard time getting them from anywhere!!!

[@willothewispl]

Aww that precious baby. Thank you for being good to her. God Bless.

[@skyking228]

Two cliffhangers in a row, Faith and #6. I might need some LA-200 for the drama/anxiety... Fun to watch, thanks!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Me too!!!

[@alisonlightner866]

Praying for baby 6, Hope she will recover. Happy Resurrection day/Easter.

[@kdbsd9887]

Gilbert would be proud! You learned from the best! 👍😉

[@OurWyomingLife]

Appreciate that very much KDB SD. Thanks for watching.

[@darlene72086]

My Dad always said when the cows are laying down the fish are biting and we always ended up fishing LOL

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

Funny, I always heard the opposite.

[@kelleywright486]

I was taught that it meant it was going to rain.🌧

[@DaughertyFarms]

Did either of you catch fish? So I know when it’s time to fish lol

[@TheSnakeman3]

Great care for the calf. If yesterdays video was long, I didn't even notice. Thanks Mike.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats high praise Robert Black1911. Thank you, and see ya tomorrow.

[@sandy1653]

Your commentary on jelly beans was the laugh I needed today. Thanks Mike.

[@motor2of7]

Geez! Another cliff hanger VLOG! First Faith now #6.

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hi Mike , Calving time is such a magical place. And a lot of Work. Good Luck. Thanks.

[@katiekent683]

Thanks Mike for showing that you can be compassionate as well as a businessman.

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

Poor 130. I didn't realize she would be so hated. Nature is what nature is. Wow these cows know what they're doing I'd assume. Lol. No worries on the length Mike I loved every second of the video

[@46rambo49]

keep the faith, with WY allowing farm sales without inspections your market is going to be damn strong considering all the problems with processing plants going forward.

[@mikehales2792]

Great lockdown viewing. The cattleman, sheep girl and a "millennial' corn and grass farmer. Keep it up WE need all of you. P.S. Here is Australia we cannot visit mum, the kids or the grandkids. We are locked right down but it's working.

[@astra1653]

Thanks for showing how it really is, Mike. Not many people had the privilege of growing up with relatives who were farmers/ranchers, and this is a great way of showing "how it really is". At least calf pulls are done in a different way (seriously, thank God they are), as I remember seeing the cow brought over by the barn, and the ropes were pulled over an old swing set bar (like a swing set for kids) to give the leverage to pull the calf out. This was back in the mid-80s mind you, when I was the age of your daughters. But I tell you, that's a sight (sights... too many) that I have never forgotten.

[@jwjco]

Good luck with the calf Mike Hope all goes well . On this end we've lost three in a row [ not good ] . Hopefully the next few days will be better for all. Take care have a good day

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks jay johana, Good luck to you.

[@moamenwali1881]

I love this 30 vlogs. Thank you Mike for sharing your diaries with us. Love from Canada, Alberta.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Moamen Wali. See ya tomorrow.

[@johnsobaski3478]

Had this on in the background until Mike's voice changed and he went into medic mode. The care and compassion you show for the animal's and your family is second to none and is truly from the heart. Hope you and your family had a great Easter. May God continue to bless your family. P. S. No need to apologize for the length of the video. Black jellybeans and licorice are the way to go. :)

[@johnwilimczyk4188]

cattle and farming is a 365 day affair chores still need to done glad you care so much about your calves Happy Easter

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats for sure John. Thanks for tagging along.

[@WaterburnerActual]

I believe nearly everyone wants what's best for our animals, with the least amount of human "assistance", whether it's physical or administrative, if ya follow me there. I was hoping that when ya opened the Hot Box that last time, she would be standing up, all toasty warm and ready to find Mom and a lil Easter Dinner. Didn't happen, and she's blessed in your continuing efforts to get the issue(s) under control. You're a great rancher, Mike. My question is based on what you said about Mom possibly having a issue with her colostrum. Will the calf be your first bottle calf of the 2020 Calving Season!?! Or can Mom be treated, then continue with calf alongside afterwards? Well, I'm gonna shut this Word Fit down by thanking you for this daily delve into y'all's lives, and a few words that sum up yesterday, IMHO. They are,...Love, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope & Instant Eternity. See ya tomorrow...!

[@bettyrickert3358]

Awwwwww praying the little girl makes it. Thanks Mike for the great job you do. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️granny b.

[@tamipalin8171]

Arrghh!!! A cliffhanger! Thanks, Mike, for all you do for both your family and for your animals. And while I love the 30 vlogs in 30 days, your family and your ranch is your first priority, so we'll be happy with whatever scraps you throw our way, LOL!

[@bruceellingson6176]

A true rancher thank you for all you are doing for all of us

[@tonyajohnson6065]

Love the 30 in 30 vlogs. Fun for the viewers but probably leaving you exhausted. Thank you for all your hard work 😊

[@Alisha_79]

Oh man poor #6. I love your attitude about Mommas in labor and after they had baby.

[@meganzizzamia2993]

It's really amazing how mom seemed to just know you were there to help. Or maybe she had already resigned her calf as "a loss" but either way she didnt seem worried at all about you taking her calf. I hope little #6 pulls through :( (typing this mid episode)

[@snapstring3134]

These vlogs are definitely giving viewers a chance to see your commitment to your herd. 👍

[@jfobair]

Love black jelly beans. Glad Faith was found by mom cow. Baking the calf. Poor baby.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Julie, the calf was placed into a warmer not an oven. The calf warmer isnt really much different than the equipment found in a hosptial nursery.

[@jfobair]

@@OurWyomingLife thank you for explaining the difference. I have heard the term baking babies used on jaundiced babies when mom puts them in the sun.

[@juliealbert9222]

Mike, thank you for answering my question regarding letting the moms out of the pen before they calve. Your answer does make sense. I hope #6 pulls thru. Judging by the care you're giving her she stands the best chance.

[@advorsky1]

Thank you and your family so much for the care you provide all of these animals and your HARD ASS WORK!!!! I know it would be awfully hard not getting deeply attached to calf’s like the one you had in the garage she was like a big old expensive Puppy Dog!!!!! Again THANK YOU for your hard work for caring all these animals! I will be purchasing some beef from you soon!

[@amaliam.7847]

This man has a heart of Gold!!! Praying for little baby calf!!

[@kennethmaser1767]

I glad you found that little girl she may not of made it in the cold much longer. I have been enjoying the 30 in 30 and for me this shows me what the ranch is rely like. I know it only started as a test but enjoy coming home to see what happened the day before. The round up at the end of the week is great and maybe that day you can skip the vlog and just make it 6 days. Give you a break, LOL . Take care and stay safe back in NJ this virus is not over yet.

[@creativengineering]

God bless you for caring so much for the babies that wouldn't survive without your help. I grew up on a farm and I know how fragile calves are at birth and being born out of doors in below freezing temperatures amasses me! We had a box stall in the dairy barn for birthing 55 degrees. We had Milk fever and cow couldn't get up after birth, doesn't beef cows get milk fever?

[@osbornwais5257]

I love how you take care your animals...

[@ronniepate4315]

Watching your video's , Paul Harvey had it right.God Bless!

[@rshoemaker7368]

Looking forward to hearing how #6 is doing. Really like your vlogs. Your doing a great job bring us into “Our Wyoming Life”.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Russell. see ya tomorrow.

[@timgilchrist3065]

Here in iowa, we are concerned with clostridol scours which occur between 7 and 14 days old. I will make every calf get up and show me that they are not compromised.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Yup. Great plan. They may give you a dirty look lol

[@timgilchrist3065]

@@OurWyomingLife those scours don't show signs until all at once and if you don't catch it right off the bat, it is too late to reverse. There is a vaccine you can give the cows prior to calving, but my experience is that running them through the chute that close to calving doesn't give the cows a chance to calm down and it makes them more cranky when they calve. Mud is the main culprit, so having calves on frozen ground is more desirable to me as apposed to mud. Which is an experience you don't have to deal with.

[@jerrodravid5371]

I do not mind the length!! On deployment right now in Europe with the Army and this gives me something else to look forward to! The longer the better!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for your service Jerrod. Glad we can give you something to look forward to. See ya tomorrow.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

thats the upside down tag calf good luck little one hugsssssssssss

[@dougkruse1301]

My great grandfather Tosten Springen homesteaded south of Gillette at a place he named Hilight. I have photos of him and his wife Carrie standing in front of the Hilight Wyo post office. He was the postmaster. He and all of his kids had homesteads in the Hilight area. I have many photos pre 1914 of Gillette, and I still receive a oil check once a month from all the effort and work of my grand parents. Gillette is a special place to me and I stop at the Gillette cemetery every time I visit Gillette to pay respects to my family.

[@lidsman2221]

The 30 vlogs for 30 days has really helped me during this time we are quarantined in the house. I look forward to vlogs every day along with some of my other favorite farm KZbin channels. Thanks I know the time it takes to edit is a lot just know it is worth it.

[@SEOdork4hire]

I don't have much of a life and watch A LOT of KZbin and this channel is very good. I would put this channel in my top 3. Mike is a huge part why I like it but I really like everything tbh

[@dianadollar6050]

Well doggone it, Sure hope babe makes it. Great blog. I watch you, the cows, erin and those beautiful kids everyday. I wish you guys the best. God bless.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

You do what it takes. I'm impressed. God bless you and your family. Be safe♥️🇺🇸🌹

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Dottie. See ya tomorrow.

[@ojjenkins7110]

Here it is Monday and I got another 1 inch of snow. I like the black jelly beans too Mike and I hunt for them when I get some :-) Good on 130 finding 1 and bringing it to the wind break :-) I hope 6 turns out ok. Hope you and the rest had a great Easter dinner too :-)

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Mike is a great family and animal lover also a care taker for Our Wyoming Life plus the Beyond The Ranch.

[@briannahawkins6581]

Mike, these long videos are the best! I really hope the little one gets better. You are doing all that you can!

[@joanneganon7157]

Poor Gil, I sure hope your kindness and meds help her pull through. JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@rachelpotter2247]

Who would complain about a long video I really enjoy them. Mike plz continue the vlogs..I don't think she lost her calf I think she hide her to eat. I really like 130. Beautiful babies. Hopefully 6 is ok. Love your channel..

[@robert5109]

We have given weak calves Banamine 1cc to 2cc orally , my they come around fast and want to eat and seem to improve quickly.Must help relieve pain and discomfort. If they have infection I am sure you still need to treat. I am not a vet but that has worked for us several times. Good luck Mike

[@michaelcharboneau462]

nice to get a look at real time ranching thanks mike

[@OurWyomingLife]

Glad you like 'em Michael. Thanks for watching.

[@anonymous-wu2rq]

You can make these as long as you want , no problem with it

[@terri6342]

Good video. Great content! Thanks so much for letting us have a peak peek into your wonderful life.

[@Sha23D]

New subscriber here from the UK, I watched one video and now I'm binge watching lol Great content, looking forward to watching more xx

[@waynelewis6250]

Thanks so much for your daily vlogs . I look forward to them and like the unedited parts . Hope #6 recovers quickly . Stay safe

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as always, Mike!!

[@rachelanderson3147]

Thank you for your great video! We can see you care about your animals and do an excellent job!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Rachel. see ya tomorrow.

[@davidc1859]

Good man caring for the sick 💕

[@deanarmour6642]

What a good dad, kids and cows

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Dean. See ya tomorrow.

[@mikehamilton3833]

#6 is in good hands. Mike, you are amazing with you calves and mamas. They trust the man who cares for them. They know. Mine do.

[@cherylgrimins2817]

No apologies needed ever for the length. We love them. I do hope #6 is ok.

[@ejharrop1416]

Nice video Mike, enjoyed every minute. Where I from, cows laying down meant rain was on the way. Don't you wish you could drive the Gator at double speed, wheeee. Good luck with the calf.

[@SEEKRbyCaframo]

We were proud to see our MediHeat certified farm-safe heater in use with your calf hutch! Great video. Hope the calf is going strong!

[@Hector-dc8km]

Thank you for the hard work that you exhibited regarding the sick calf.

[@brandeissports3436]

Wishing the little one a speedy recovey!

[@krisloughley3332]

We have been enjoying your vlogs and videos sooooooo much! Love your narration, your great sense of humor, and all the info you give. You have brightened our days! I grew up with beef cows/steers...just a few at a time, and love seeing them in the videos.

[@katnew4408]

Wow you truly make every hard earned dollar, so busy and so cold! Thanks for choosing that way of life to feed all of us, greatly appreciated Mike!

[@johntoothman4888]

Nothing like farm life! Mike, you're a good rancher for sure!!

[@highstandards6226]

I figure I can't stand them, but someone else does, so we can trade!😁👏👏🤷‍♀️ more for each of us!👏👏💞

[@Pcs9]

Mike, I love these vlog type videos. What do you think about continuing these types of videos, but instead of a video a day, maybe every few days a video with the highlights of the last days. I think everyone would love that.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Glad you like them pc sanders. Weve been talking what, and how we are gonna do. Thanks for watching.

[@9856CB]

Great job and care for your herd, Mike

[@katnew4408]

Love to suck the coating off and spit out the middle, haha! They can't be too long for me, these videos are helping me survive! Thank You so much!

[@bobparsons77]

I just subscribed yesterday...great show. Bob Alberta

[@randykrannig3933]

Mike, really appreciate your time and help. Many people have no idea what one goes through on the farm.

[@tig1023ger]

Yes long videos are awesome. Praying for #6 to get better soon. She in good hands. Thank u Mike. 🙏

[@wyomingliving7454]

Nice work Mike....