The Livestock Ate All Our Winter Crops!

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[@GabrielBadwolf]

Dad left the farm and the teenagers had a party made a mess and decimated the pantry. Congratulations Morgan you reached a parenting milestone without having any actual kids 😅

[@mmegraham]

Not having any human kids. The dogs and cats and cattle sure are like kids!

[@vyanen9223]

😂😂😂

[@eric2500]

Perfect comment!

[@sherrybrissette1614]

Absolutely!

[@Lynne2106]

Christmas dinner. Menu: Outlaw young goose.

[@guardianeris]

Incredible how much damage teenage hooligans do regardless of species 😂

[@willgaukler8979]

... remember tho ... you were a teenager too once ... how they gonna learn ?

[@ryanviljoen9615]

As a teenager I can concure

[@Everyone_Dies]

Time to cull!

[@GrammyGottaGo]

Heathens gonna heath

[@oldfrend]

morgan should check for spray paint and and they're probably smoking the weeds as well as eating them.

[@arielgaede3673]

Teenagers. Always wanting that instant gratification instead of waiting 😆

[@nicholaslee722]

I wouldn't say the winter crops plan was a failure, just an oversight. You had quite an impressive amount of crops jam packed into a small area. The birds' droppings really made the soil rich. At least now you know what works and start planning for next year.

[@willgaukler8979]

... fewer total plant load will make things more manageable ...but better plan on general over production even with fewer of each plant ... there gonna make huge plants ...

[@tarrabaron]

Abby seems to have matured while she was recovering. She is doing great!

[@raomuhammadd]

It still looks like it'll do half the job though

[@markstott6689]

My initial thought was that it looks like we're having roast gosling every Sunday until Christmas. ❤😂❤

[@freedomfighter4990]

"Little terrorists!" 🤣😂I/m sorry they ate all your winter crop, but seeing you catch them & scold them was priceless!

[@FeedMeSalt]

Trust me Morgan, the pumpkins will survive. And come back forever.

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

The geeses are just celebrating labor day early 😄

[@Carbiniz3r]

this seasonal culling will feel oddly satisfying

[@LBB2622]

😟

[@debbiemarquis3231]

😊

[@shawnndixon5254]

If you are what you eat. The culled animal are going to be more tasty than years before.

[@barnwitchgamergirl8727]

And taste amazing ❤😊

[@rowinso]

😊

[@lararabb8888]

Hoop coop planting NOT A FAILURE! You gained experience in growing the plants. Figuring out the watering & how that can be done better. You can note what plants did well, what plants did not. You gained knowledge on what to do better next year. And the accidental invasion just added weight on the geese that are set for harvest.

[@willgaukler8979]

.the more you grow the more you know

[@MissBetsyLu]

Shit. It was probably planned and staged !!!!!!! Blessings everyone and everywhere and always

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

I think you can still throw a bunch of lettuce, radish, and cruciferous seeds around in there and have fresh food for them, at least to begin with.

[@stephaniestreet5281]

This is what I was thinking as well.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I’m afraid that it is too far through the growing season up in Vermont - the reduction in light caused by the hoop house itself will prevent the plants from growing much before the shortening days stunts them. (It’s been a tough growing season, what with the smoke from the Canadian fires blocking the sun.)

[@joyful_tanya]

​@@doloresreynolds8145but, it's inside a greenhouse extending the growing season. 🤷🏻‍♀️❓ So it's a risk benefit ratio. Do you try to grow some quick germinating and maturing crops, or not.

[@deed5811]

Yeah, radishes are fast. Depending on the variety, they can be ready to pick 28 days after planting.

[@mistywaters2369]

Good idea

[@shariselove]

Yeah! Abby doesn't have to go into exile...I have noticed that she is more well behaved since sleeping in the house.

[@barbaraheinrich1885]

Maybe she wants to protect her humans.

[@emparallel1945]

I’m so happy and relieved about that too! Also have noticed her maturity ❤

[@horace6851]

she is probably finally getting enough attention she clearly craved, Toby always seemed more independent.

[@wwpark]

It’s kind of crazy how naturally everything comes to Toby. Tough act for any dog to follow.

[@owobi_2991]

Geese, they never change. Always finding some way to mess with you it seems!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Well said!!

[@meercatt]

Seems like that winter food idea should be a “welcome to the hoop coop” first day treat for the birds. 😂 Doesn’t look like it would last more than a day if they were all in there. 😊❤

[@FunkyNige]

I was thinking the same - what was the original plan? To open it all up and let the geese go crazy? I must’ve missed something as it appears a lot of effort for a day’s food?

[@Meeker128-Amy]

​@@FunkyNigeThe crops weren't ready yet. If he'd been able to harvest at the right time, it would have been a lot more food.

[@Mother..nature..77]

To get them out of the pond try a remote control boat to drive them out 😊

[@anniestumpy9918]

I wanna see this! 😄

[@doloresreynolds8145]

That would be fun until the propeller tangles in the weeds…

[@Mother..nature..77]

@doloresreynolds8145 Yeah but most remote-control users water jets these days

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

😄👍

[@stephenriley9084]

Morgan, work out the number of growing days left in the polytunnel and see if you can seed some sort of fodder crop. There's probably enough time for lettuce! Regards, Stephen.

[@bluerendar2194]

Abby's becoming quite the herder!

[@bust3dstr8]

It always happens, the naughty children will eventually find your goody stash and decimate it. This post is dedicated to the 2 pound bag of gourmet jumbo cashews that my little “angels” removed from existence.

[@Italonino]

Leave it to the weird chickens to soothe the troubled mind. Toby is certainly in Austrian Oak Mode.

[@jw4879]

Don't beat yourself up over the hoop coop crop. I think it was very educational in showing approx. how long that was actually going to last. At most it would be a one week salad bar for your flock to enjoy. More of a short term supplement than an actual winter supply.

[@asarius_2172]

This video remind me the evolution of Abby, more than one year before she had a really bad behaviour with livestock but now she is doing a really great job ! Nice job on educating her !

[@willgaukler8979]

... we got to see the puppy grow into a great protecter and leader ... just like Toby Dog ...

[@lauriemartin7358]

It is interesting that while Abby may not be the poultry dog you wanted she has has been very helpful in other ways. You must be relieved that next year you will have teenage ducks and not teenage geese.

[@lararabb8888]

You still have time to sprinkle turnip, mustard, and other fast growing greens in the hoop coop. Throw in some assorted radishes & some oat or rye seed. All that should have time to grow up and be of good size in 4-6 weeks. This goose raid also shows you that once you stuff all the birds in there the place will be barren in less than a week.

[@kdallas3966]

Dandelions

[@lydiabuhler7283]

i have to agree with you on this.... there is still time to replant stuff.

[@lauraheyman2011]

The last group of goslings making noise going through the gate made me smile and laugh! 😊

[@marikotrue3488]

Seems like teenagers of any species enjoy pushing boundaries.😉

[@elisemiller13]

Burning questions Gordon: Do "Weird Chicken" eggs tastes, well...weird? Do you like them (eggs, we know you like the little "weirdos" themselves?) Btw, love their floofy heads and feets! Well being to you and all creatures on Gold Shaw Farm. Those are all very fortunate animals to have the Gold.en touch!

[@lambsquartersfarm]

Things are bound to happen, that's farming life! Good to see your positive attitude.

[@profwaynewsmith]

Abby gets an A+ today.🎉

[@heatherstewart768]

The trials of farming. I have rarely had any animals that can remain unsupervised. ❤

[@ECole-le7we]

Watching Abby help you get the geese and ducks where you wanted them still makes me wonder if there isn't some Border Collie in her somewhere along the line. 😎 And to see Abby back with the cows was so special. And since I was feeling some anxiety this morning, I was glad to have another Weird Chicken Moment of Zen, Morgan. It really does calm me and bring peace.

[@natural4lifemiss]

😂omg i was rolling when Abby and Toby decided it was a great time to releave themselves in the hoop coop 🤣

[@mannysotelo673]

Aloha Goldshaw, I am always amazed by Toby’s diplomacy. He’s his own dog. Your hoop coop plan has been particularly damaged, it does look there are some survivors. He that makes no mistakes, makes nothing. Loved hearing S.O.L. Reminded me of good times 🤙🏾

[@carolynnr.6409]

Little boy Blue, Come blow your horn, The sheep's in the meadow, The cow's in the corn. But where is the boy who looks after the sheep? Under the haystack fast asleep.

[@willgaukler8979]

really a minor set back in the big picture

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Belly-up to the hoop coop Buffet !

[@rodneyferris4089]

Can't stop laughing watching Abby and Tobie's reaction to the decimation! 🤣

[@barbarabigelow9110]

you sound just like a good parent! 😂😆 I know combining the geese was part of the plan all along, but please tell us, was there just a small part of you that was glad the older geese were getting after those younger geese who had decimated your hoop coop crops? 😆

[@shariselove]

😅🤣

[@reywashere5284]

Fences are more just guidelines when there's good on the other side.

[@katherinekelly5380]

I could watch weird chickens eating for hours ! Love weird chicken moment of zen ❣️

[@N-A-uw5fp]

That was really amazing to see Toby, separate the geese like that! Abby did a great job to helping you heard them! What gentle and intelligent pups! 🥰 So sorry for the decimation of your crop! 😮

[@piplupcola]

A thing you could try is doing the release the quaken call but when you feed them, so that you can still get the round up call engrain in them when you need to move them while still letting them freeroam. Kind of like what u do with the cows

[@journeybrook9357]

Morgan Chard is an easy to grow plant that keeps giving. Plant itself last at yeast two years, loves pruning,gives alot of seeds,winters well. Tough plant. One downsize is it can deep root. But a deep watering makes it easy to remove the roots if you want. They will regrow if root is in the ground ( most of the time) . And gives volunteers too. Great Feed for animals and you two.

[@lhwk1382]

I agree completely regrow and reseed itself for season after season.

[@wendybenton9762]

I'm curious, Chard here is like spinach..no seeds to regrow. Will definitely look it up .👍🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

[@wendybenton9762]

Me again ..lol..I stand corrected. If I leave it, it bolts to flower so it must have seeds, we just never have any left for that to happen. Lol...😂🤣 sorry for the confused post 😅

[@journeybrook9357]

@@wendybenton9762 I used to pick them early but one year I worked to much . The chard became tall with me only trim off younge ones. The rest feed the live stock and compost. Learned you can grow and harvest 2 different ways. I felt like a failure till I saw success in both methods.😊

[@stamos87]

Rosie and her chicks are my current favorite on the farm!

[@jscire__872]

Love the Weird Chicken Moment of Zen ☺💗🐤

[@rosebloodwater13]

Would a screen door made with chicken wire work to keep the birds out but still be able to have an open door so to speak? I think its time to teach abby herding commands. Seems like in situations like this it'll come in handy and it seems as if she'd be receptive to it. Maybe a few more ponds to encourage the water fowl higher into the pastures?

[@cjcarver6290]

The rooster with the pretty green tail feathers is divine!

[@wonderwonder30]

Oh man, I love watching the geese waddle their way into the pasture. It makes my heart sing ♥️

[@nitaleach6816]

Watching the Ducks and Geese is like a good dose of Medicine. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you and your family.

[@gerrimilner9448]

i have always seen abby as a herding dog! i have known alot of sheep dogs and that has always seemed like her strengths

[@minaparish5687]

Love those weird chicken moments of zen ❤️

[@sangha1486]

Don't feel bad That winter crop was doomed to be eaten within a week.

[@vickiporter4804]

I love Rosi and her chicks❤️

[@moda78z]

It’s been nice hanging out, Morgan. ❤️🇸🇪

[@tenofivelips]

Hej, from Massachusetts. 🇸🇪🇺🇲

[@heidikarpa2278]

Way to go Abby & Toby! Quite the team with their diverse set of skills. ❤

[@HelpfulHoney]

Oh how I love the weird chickens 🐓 They are just the cutest!!! Thanks Morgan for letting us spend time with them. I’m a Happy girl 👧

[@ajnormandgroome]

Oh no! You are calmer than I would have been - and I recognize they acted in natural behavior

[@passionburn16]

Little mini rebels 😂 I'm sad for the plants but they're all so cute 🥺

[@Stephen-xy4zb]

It’s true just one goose can sound the alarm for your chickens helps keeps the hawks at bay

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Hopefully some might grow back soon

[@sgrvtl7183]

teenagers.....‼😂gotta watch them with an eagle eye....💯 hilarious‼

[@lydias2012]

Bad geese, bad geese, whatcha going do? Whatcha going to do when they (Morgan) come for you.

[@Marilyn12346]

Abby was happy to follow you back down the hill too.

[@ritamulloy3522]

Loving the natural setting for the weird and normal chickens 😊❤

[@greghamann2099]

I wonder sometimes if it is the animals run your farm. Particularly the geese.

[@elleschultz969]

The video quality is amazing! Good job Morgan, I really love to watch your channel. It is my happy place.

[@patriciaposthumus6684]

I was just wondering as I was watching today's video. How long before you know if Macho Man did his job and the cows are expecting calves? Miss Abby is definitely looking like she has some really good herding instincts. I love all your videos Morgan. For me I find all of it very relaxing.

[@michellecurrie8854]

Your not upset with those loosey goosie ganders ... your a humble adorable learning mN whom is in the throws of becoming a learned friend. DARLINGS, your all darling. X M

[@GrammyGottaGo]

Never not amazed by Morgan’s ability to talk to the GoPro while riding the e-bike

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

Morgan, you ought to write a book on "My Adventures with Geese" 😄

[@tfox285]

Abby is becoming a nice little helper.

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Anything you do you have ups and downs, so just another day of life.😄❤️

[@caseyleichter2309]

I find it hilarious and heartwarming that teenagers are teenagers, regardless of species. I understand that the winter crops would have been more plentiful if the geese hadn't trampled and eaten them. Even so, if they were able to consume nearly everything in one day, I doubt even unmolested crops would have lasted all winter. Better luck next year!

[@Poko0Chan]

So what you do with your Land reminds me of what people used to do far Back. One season Farmland, one season animals and one season to Rest

[@doloresreynolds8145]

As someone suggested, you might try some real short season crops, like radishes and lettuce, in the hoop house. And, perhaps your drone could herd the geese out of the pond…

[@nematube]

Looks like this year's winter crop is going to be young geese. Start collecting recipes now!

[@cyndayco]

You can always just cull them so you have less to feed in the winter :)

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

That word again, cull

[@JackieOwl94]

Yup. It would also be a nice food stock to eat over winter

[@bkm2797]

Well, I guess my wondering how receptive the geese would be to all the wonderful plants in the hoop house has been answered, it was a huge success, they love it,lol, sorry Morgan, still looks like almost half is untouched so hopefully all is not lost. Abby did a great job hearding the geese with you didn't she, I know I felt a sense of pride. Thanks for the update Morgan, all is well at Gold Shaw Farm!

[@kathleenharrison5023]

You have an amazing life! Thanks for sharing it with us. Take care.❤

[@herren1809]

At the end of the video It's hilarious knowing that you have to come back to pick the camera home

[@birdsndog5932]

Toby is such a hunky dog. 😉 (And a cutie.)

[@kmeccat]

But, look how HAPPY they are with themselves! Full and happy!

[@jackfrost3573]

My garden was doing very well. I had beets, carrots, radishes, lettuce and more coming up and all about 2 inches tall. I watered the garden and went back outside later that day, and all the new plants were gone!! A rabbit had got under my fence and had a wonderful meal. I was beside myself and didn't want to kill the rabbit. So, I hired a little kitten to "guard" my garden. All I had to do was feed a stray and well, it stayed in my yard, and I have not had any issues with rodents in my garden. It was a natural and safe way to deal with the problem. Win, Win, Win. the rabbit left. The cat gets shots, flea meds and regular vet visits she just stays outside...working. She is inside during adverse weather.

[@anitraahrens905]

😮 Morgan, just a thought, could you send the geese to the Ukraine? I'm sure they could send the Russians back across the border. 😮 Yes, thanx for the weird chickens moment of Zen. P.S. I love your music selections for your videos.

[@jimputnam2044]

At least your birds ate most of it. Better than a Raccoon or deer getting in. Every year they eat more of my garden than I do.

[@willgaukler8979]

bunnies cannot figure out the semi-clear walls once inside they get lost

[@baby01988]

The way you care for your animals and the emotional capacity you hold for them really touches my heart 🥰 you are a great person!

[@ruffr4bb1t]

That one mixed duck loves to get in before the geese swarm, so prompt and so cute

[@cherylclark5975]

I’m sure things will go better next season…..you will be wiser….love your show Morgan 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dianecharles881]

Your geese bring me such a delight hearing them - and I do know their purpose. Maybe it’s just your talent in your videos that brings such a delight!!

[@nescafeine3063]

Well ... At least it worked as intended! These punks had one hell of a feast!

[@bethune1990]

The Geese running away like the jig iz up every one run lol

[@judykinsman3258]

I love your choice of music.

[@Nancy-nn2tc]

You still have time. A greenhouse buys you six extra weeks of summer. Water it all, give it a chance to recover.

[@silenceofdoom]

You can...eat the guilty party. Maybe you'll have goose pie on the menu soon.

[@Crayfish-]

@ 0:42 Those " Rebellious, " Mischievous, " Disobedient, & " Unruly, " " Goosings " have " Torn " " Morgan's " " Green House - - Paradise Asunder " ! Teaching " The ' Unfortunate ' Morgan a lesson " !

[@Meltir]

I would legit watch a longer (15m-1h?) chicken Zen video :)

[@claudiaserafin6868]

If you feel bad when it is time to process these geese, think of this and review this video!

[@willgaukler8979]

... love the only one bad day idea of Morgan's farming ...

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

😄👍

[@Meeker128-Amy]

​@@willgaukler8979me too!

[@Margatatials]

we need to give that goose a name that reflects her nature as an honorary Weird Chicken

[@BalberithRosier]

"Bonnie McMurray!" God I love that show. Iykyk. Love your farm and content!

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Toby makes a great Geese Dog.

[@georgeshafer2504]

Great video for Abby. Another lesson learned. 🤞🏻