THE WORST MILKING OF MY LIFE!

[@michaelsumner2629]

Oh mate, me and the wife are currently watching and we can see the stress in your face trying to get the milking done. Bless you Tom. We was willing you on to make a success of the bail. you are a champion Tom.

[@aprilkelley552]

Would love to see a milking follow up! I am sure they will take to it soon!

[@irenemariebelanger3758]

This milking went great for being a big change . I cannot believe that you have achieved the building to be at this stage of having a viewing area as well as the NEW milking machines construction. I remember when that wasn't even discussed! So so quick!CONGRATULATIONS! 🇨🇦

[@cheri3434]

Thanks for sharing. Know it was stressful and adding the filming was an additional challenge. Also thanks to Mum for feeding the workers. I remember helping my mother fix food for crews cutting hay. Important to keep the workers fed!

[@randuminsanity]

Considering how stressful this was for everyone involved, you all did fabulously. It's such an uphill learning curve for everyone involved, but really truly you all stayed so calm and you'll reap the benefits of that in upcoming milkings. Best of luck to you all during this time!

[@JR-mv7uz]

I feel with you, started up a farm in Russia in me past, 2800 first calvers first time on a carousel, so I know how you feel. When you are in the new milking you will look back with a smile.

[@roygosling2317]

You have a good crew round you Tom they want it to work as much as you do

[@jonwright7394]

Brilliant job Luke and the team, esp you Tom. Really looking forward to seeing the follow up videos. I'm sure after a few days the cows will be settled and it'll be going well.

[@marywillsussman4321]

Animals do not like change.......But it will get better Tom.......take a deep breath, exhale slowly......things will work out.

[@scottkenyonteaching]

Really nice to meet you on Saturday afternoon Tom, never would of thought I would be helping trouble shoot a machine with you (I smiled all the way home) . Hope it's all working and good now. Also I really enjoyed my raw milk strawberry milkshake and beef!

[@johnhowarth7216]

So you went to visit the farm and ended up helping out ? Nice one mate

[@scottkenyonteaching]

It was the raw milk new machine . IT issues that's my world so was fun nothing to do with cows

[@kimrafferty7170]

Bless your heart Tom, what came over to me was that you were more stressed about the cows being stressed, that's why your you tube channel is growing because you care so much about your cows. The first milking was going to be trial and error and all I kept thinking is the cows will get settled and then have learn another new way but by the summer it will all be behind you and your new parlour will be up and running and your girls be back to full strength. Congratulations getting the new project underway and a fantastic job done by all again ❤️xxxx

[@geofffletcher840]

Well done to you and the team, love the way you care about your cows and their welfare. Happy cows, happy farmer. 🙂

[@robertthomas2]

That milking bit of kit is well impressive. Can’t wait to see your new milking parlour built and installed.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thank you so much Robert :D

[@davel101]

Tom, I'm not a farmer, but I really enjoy watching your content. It says a lot when on one of your most stressful days, you still gave us content, kept smiling, and showed us again, how much you care for the ladies. Big respect to you and the team, including Mum. Take care Sir - PS - I would change the name of the video to - The Most Challenging Milking of my Life

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Shame he don't care about the baby boy calves he kills

[@davel101]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx Get your facts right!

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

@davel101 so he dont kill the baby boys? He literally states in a video they use sexed semen so he only had a 12 percent cull rate....u do know what culling means? And the fact u state you're not a farmer it really shows....male calves are no profit to farmers they have little choice...farming is for profit a living ....I dont even think their bad people their just supplying the demand ...but you can't say its done out of love. No dog owner would take their dog to a slaughterhouse would they!? Exactly my point ....

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

@@davel101 so get your facts right actually

[@julier1616]

Tom you guys did amazing!! Making sure everything is perfect for the cows. I’m not a farmer, but I’m glad to hear others that have been through this are reaching out and encouraging you. You guys are going to smash this and be on to building the new milking parlour. Would love to see more milking videos! Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦

[@Murphycats]

Wow! That was some hard work. I would love to see the milking after they have settled down a bit. Tilly was too funny! Good work Tom and his team!!! And how lucky you are with your Mom taking care of keeping you fed!

[@gilliantovey1014]

What a video and what a stressful time for you all. You had some lovely guys there helping out, well done chaps. Would love to see further milkings and watch the cows gradually settle down as both you and them get used to the new regime. Just think you’ll have this all over again when your new parlour is finished. Bet you can’t wait 😂

[@benjamingibson4720]

one of the things i most enjoy seeing, and neaver expected to when i first started watching around three years ago, is how expressive cows are, and i love seeing them jumping and frolicking when there happy or excited.

[@sandrabarnett5346]

Congrats on the new milking parlour 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Change is not easy but worth it. It will get better. Onwards and upwards. Keep the transition videos coming, yes please. Come December and you do a recap, you will laugh at this video but you will see how far you've come.

[@jeanpurvis1620]

Farming is such hard work. Caring for a herd and milking everyday is daunting. It’ll get better day by day. Hang in there. All the changes are amazing! You’re on the right track! Have a great week and God bless to you and yours. ❤

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Best of luck with new system 👍👍👍

[@james1c763]

Well done to you and the team, love the way you care about your cows and their welfare. Happy cows, happy farmer.

[@stephenmcquade2134]

Howya Tom. We robot trained 70 heifers last year and this video made that look easy. Well done. I know how stressful a change of system is on a Dariy farm. Onwards and upwards 💪💪💪💪

[@joanneblancke6596]

Great job, working towards a wonderful goal. Change = challenges = strength . What an awesome team 👏

[@HarrysHammer]

Hi Tom, I've just noticed that the frame of the trailer is bending under the Full weight of the cows. You can see this from 8 mins 39 seconds of this vlog in the time lap. I'd put some axle stands there to support the frame .

[@peterrichardson9355]

Thanks Tom an update would be nice you have a great team they all dived in to get it to work as smoothly as possible

[@billjoat]

Good rule. OK!! You just have to love it. After a hard day and there's Tillie. There to help you out!! One more thing. I like whatever you like and want to show me. Seeing you struggle but still keeping charging forward is good for anyone to watch and understand just how much effort goes to feed the world. You're definitely doing your part Tom. Good job!!

[@jimoviegirl]

I thought you and your team were absolutely fantastic. Stressed as you all were, you still cared so much about the happiness of the ladies. You will iron out the issues i'm sure of it. Would love a follow up. Xx Great job.

[@rayblackdog8742]

I will think of you when I put milk in my coffee tomorrow. Thanks! 🦬🐂🐃🐄

[@timabraham1768]

Hi Tom. Little tip is cover the parlour, race and anything the cows haven’t been in with manure. Cows don’t like new things but if it smell like them they aren’t as stressed. Have fun.

[@shkibeta]

This video is so raw with stress you could hang a gate off of it, keep trucking on Tom, it will all be worth it in the end. Once this new parlour goes on it’s probably going to be another 60 years until the next change.

[@lyndamckeeman6491]

Well done to all who were there, its days like that that shows you how good your team is 👍

[@CLEARVIEW666]

yes, more videos of this transition please. It's really interesting. Thanks for taking the time for sharing videos during such a busy time.

[@shkibeta]

It was a really good clip of the men all coming over and having some dinner during all that chaos. Great move by your mother bring food over, good bonding moment for the crew that came to help.

[@davidjordan2880]

Would like to see a video in a few days time to see how it improved. Well done on the first try.

[@karalang2416]

Tom, I've been waiting to see how y'all were getting on with the bale. I'm curious to see how the cows do in a few days when its not so new to them anymore. Great that James came out to help but I'd say it's even better that you knew when to call for assistance. Don't worry, mate, it'll all come through with time. I'm loving watching all the changes you're making to the farm. Who knew this city girl would be so on edge waiting for the next farm video to come out??

[@irenemariebelanger3758]

This has been such an exciting episode that I have watched it a few times already. I probably will watch a few times more. You and the whole team have been fantastic!🇨🇦

[@mervynmcelwaine7902]

That plywood is the cost of a new polour lol 😂

[@rachelkinser4966]

The chaos must be really annoying! Hang in there....sounds like it will get better soon.

[@lydiafantin1095]

I enjoy all your posts. It's important to show people how difficult this job can be even after years of doing it.

[@joannaquarton2366]

Tom don't beat yourself down, look at your amazing achievement with your new parlour and I am excited and happy to be a part of it with you ❤️ thank you and a big thank you to Sam for helping you 😊 Tom I am so happy for you xx Yippee xx can't wait to come up and see it in action xx

[@joycefuller9177]

Love any content you want to share. Big day and it will get better.

[@Woodlily617]

Looking out for/ treating mastitis, increased hoof issues etc ... whatever you all have to do for cow health I have no doubt you will be all over as we know how much you care for your cows. So glad Mum was there to look after the crew that was looking after the cows. Hopefully things are going a bit smoother now and I would love to see a follow-up video (or more) on how the milking is going. I find cow behavior so interesting so would also be interested to hear if you notice anything else as the ladies become more familiar with the new routine.

[@heatherradford1994]

O what a stressful day for you all. I absolutely love Yr channel and the way you explain every detail. I'm in no way a farmer, unfortunately (maybe in a previous life lol) but I find it fascinating how everything works to get to the end product and how much work goes into it. The best thing is knowing just how much you care for the cows to make sure they are healthy and happy. Tilly stole my heart as she's definitely a cow with attitude 😆 and has a mind of her own ha. Thanks for making these vlogs of Yr farm life and I would love to see how the cows have settled into their new milking routine. Xx

[@susandadd8189]

Hi tom we visited your farm today we decided to drive up to see your farm it was nice to see you and to see the cows the milkshakes were very nice we had a walk around your shop which we had something to eat and also took home some beefburgers which were nice for our tea

[@hilareeek]

Grand opening, opening show, first day of school.... firsts are hard! Well done keeping things moving and troubleshooting on the fly.

[@joeyheatherjosephprice1520]

Bless your heart! I've built 2 new parlors and had to break cows . Also went to a TMR in one and I think that was the absolute worst. In a few days it should start getting better by the milking! Good luck 👍.

[@robertmorrison363]

Today we started milking in our three new robots with 180 cows that have only ever been milking in a parlour. We stopped for food at 19:30 and about to start the second milking of the day. So thanks for reminding me that things will get better and when your head hits the pillow tonight, remember us who are milking through the night.

[@Lene-ce7nt]

Wish you luck and stay strong. Probably a lot of coffee needed this night!😘

[@robertmorrison363]

@@Lene-ce7nt Thanks,. We finished just before 6am and after cleaning up, we are just off to home. The day shift are arriving so we can get a few hours sleep before being back onsite for 11:30 am. I wouldn't change my job for anything...

[@pseggons9512]

Tom, you mentioned the last time the old parlour was not turned on was 1961 (if that is right). That was the year I was born !!!!! That puts things into perspective. You get into a routine and the years just go, the old parlour has done well.

[@melinnwflorida1762]

Looking forward to the follow-up milking videos! Your ladies did well considering change is not their specialty. Your team did excellent! Working together and keeping a smile even when I'm sure everyone was well ready to be done with the milking. Congratulations!

[@robertmacleod4058]

My uncles switched from a stanchion barn to a parlor in the late 70's. The first milkings in the parlor were quite a struggle. You all & the cows will get through it.

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Tomorrow will be much better. Great video Tom. 👍👍😁❤️

[@iaincardwell157]

Great video Tom, cows don’t like change very much as we said the other day, but they get there in the end. Hope all is going well and you got the back 4 clusters sorted 👍

[@frasermathers2287]

Wow Tom I really feel your stress! I have not milked cows for over 40 years and understand the difficulties for the cows that come with a change of environment. I think you all done really well and it was great to see the external help you had too. I have to say that I think you are so lucky to have Luke, he is one in a million and make sure you keep him. It will get better over the next few days and settle down. Keep your chins up. Thanks for taking the time to video it too.

[@mikeyjryan]

Good luck with it, hard milking to get through. Might be worth hanging a few gates to help moving them along. Think putting a gate at the back corner at 45 degrees would also help move them in the direction of the entrance.

[@BustinRootz]

I like to see how you and the team had to adjust to new circumstances and let us know and see how you had to learn a new way to milk. And how the cows took to it. Keep it up can’t wait to see the new milking parlor.

[@prjndigo]

I'll forget if I wait. Always block-up the bottoms of plywood you want to re-use if you're using them in a dirty environ. Paverstone or whatever.

[@annebell4112]

The cows are delighted. Jumping around. WoW the food looked good 👍👍👍🚜🚜👍👍👍

[@johnpowell239]

A very good video Tom. Like all of us new methods take time to get used to. By lowering that little bit should help the cows going in. The whole team worked very well to complete for the first time. Looking forward to the next update on how things are improving.

[@davidtitcombe4686]

Well done Tom and team. Back in the late 60's early 70's I used to milk in a ground bale on Salisbury Plain. We would graze the cows around the bale which was a 5/10 Herrington but our problems came when we moved the bale and cows to new grazing and it would take a couple of milkings for the cows to get used to the move. I believe we were the last farm to use bale milking. For interest the bale folded up and was towed behind a land rover or tractor, folded out, a canvas cover went over the bale and was tied into the frame. No pit, the cows were on the same level as we were. It was back breaking, I'm in the summer but a nightmare in rain and the winter.

[@shaneowens4998]

Hey tom love your work. We built a new dairy here in Australia we milk 40 a side Herrin bone first milking in new dairy took 7hr to milk 500 now we do 950 in 3.5 hrs

[@brianmartin2071]

Change doesn’t happen easy Tom but you all done brilliant ! Was happy to see you wearing a mask and protecting your lungs from the sawdust. Seeing the outside of it that would have been breathing that in . I’m speaking from experience when I was young I didn’t bother but tells on you later in life . Great you share the bad times along with the good 👍 thanks again for sharing it’s much appreciated.

[@gilliansmith1927]

Have watched you for a long time now and the amazing way the cows are treated there all queens in your eyes. Teething problems happen with a new system hopefully they iron out quick ❤❤

[@mea3665]

Always a learning curve with new toys !

[@eallen704]

Smiling Tom! Surely this was a new day for you and the team! I wonder do your cattle like music... I know some do use music... what is that old saying? Ah yes, music calms the savage beast... maybe it will help them let down the milk. Looking forward to the new parlor! Thanks for another interesting offering! Blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada!

[@andyguy0610]

First off, what a fantastic team effort that was! Have to say how good it is that people who are not farmers can see just how bloody hard you work to produce the milk. you are still at work at 21:00, what time do you get up to start the next day? . Fantastic job you and the team do Tom

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

We start at 6 :D

[@johnhughes5287]

Wishing you all the best for the future. I’m amazed with the mobile milker. Being a beef farmer very interesting.

[@alankipling-pm2kg]

It will be all worth while when you get the new parlour in and operational.

[@brendanoneill1466]

It is obvious that Tilly wants to be the star of the show. :-) Seeing so many changes it is amazing. It can only get easier.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Hahah correct!

[@michaelpridmore1471]

All farmers have been there Tom, milking cows in a new shed. When I moved farms 16 months ago it took me 5hrs to milk bit over 100 cows in a 10 dabble up, now it only takes a little over hr

[@rogerfleury3591]

2nd! GOOD MORNING TOM, LUKE,HIEDI,AND THE GINGER GUY WITH A MUSTACHE! Finally, we are able to see the portable milking machine!

[@kirkthomson2727]

Well done team nice work, All your filming is good and I like many others just like watching what you do around the whole farm 👍

[@brendanicholas7813]

at about 14:50 the utter on the black and white cow looks like there is a lump on the back. Is that of any concern? Thanks so much for the videos. You are doing an amazing job.

[@Andy-ix2ox]

I know how much hardship that was! Been there done that and I knew that you had no idea how difficult it would be but I decided not to say anything when you were so excited to get delivery of the temporary parlour, they were better the second milking and by the fifth time they were more or less ok , strangely we were dreading the first milking in the new parlour but they just walked in and stood up absolutely no difficulties, we had a heap of help and basically had a great time because we had naf all to do ( lots of beer and sarnies) ! I milked on my own the next morning and again no problem so you probably don’t need to be dreading that day because I did and I probably could have milked on my own with no problem.

[@dikvandergrift330]

deep bow with the cap in hand, for you, Tom I can completely remember the first time milking in our parlor

[@johnspinner5395]

Tom love watching your videos how’s the cows liking the milk trailer can’t wait to see the new parlor

[@LTeppler]

YES Would love to see how the cows do in a few days! :D

[@jeffmcgahee6179]

Everything is going to be fine, with you and your dad and a great dedicated crew that you have, things are going to start moving along smooth and even better.

[@karenjohnson8945]

Thank you for being so honest in the video Tom. I spose it will take time for the girls 🐄 to get used to it.

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Well, that lovely ginger cow doing happy skips and bucking was hilariously sweet!

[@beakacalek3765]

That is quite a job getting the cows to change their routine. I would like to see them again in a few days to see how they have adjusted to the ramp etc. Thank you for sharing.

[@julietarpey4216]

Wow Tom I know that first milking was super stressful but honestly, I think the girls did really well and you guys were very patient and looked like you were adapting on the go! Hope it’s getting easier and will be SO worth it xx

[@kurt4917]

I really hope you show the progression for the first few days of milking in the bail. Very interesting to see how the cows adjust.

[@koryleague8833]

Tom think of this as a dress rehearsal for your new parlor. Thanks for sharing your highs and lows.

[@AlleyCat-1]

Looks like you guy's did good. There's always going to be a struggle when you change where you milk. The girl's will figure it out quickly. I personally would like to see how you guy's are doing with the new milking area each time. Chin up ... your doing ok.

[@carysroberts6648]

This is going to be a stressful slow process Tom but yous will all get threw it in the end you’ll be buzzing and loving life with your new milking parlour 👍

[@clairenurse2378]

I think you and your team did a fantastic job and yes I'd enjoy seeing a follow up video. Not long now till our visit to Blackpool (mid March) and we'll be coming to the shop to try a milkshake or two.

[@johnsebar7807]

a very rough first day for both cows and folks, it will get better, would like to see a follow up when the cows figure out what is going on. Couldn't see how the milk get to the storage tank? Sorry to see you so stressed, looking forward to when the system flows along.

[@marcamp5450]

So sorry for all of you in this big learning curve. Prayers for reduced stress levels and cow safety. Everyone did wonderful. Firsts are always gonna be a tough time.

[@karolschulz48]

Oh tom I feel sorry for you that things aren't going as you had thought it would. Keep your chin up, things will get better and you will realize how much this who process has made you a better farmer, husband and son. Have a pint with the ginger warrior tonight, he will boost your spirits. About the plywood why get down about needing them. They are going to be handy for little projects in the future. Don't let this consume you" keep on the sunny side of life"

[@andrewcreaser4186]

Same when you get new unit in. Few hard days after been in the bail. As you know cows creature of habits don't like change. Well done enjoy yr vids alot.. My daughter 4.5 yrs on a 400 head dairy farm nr York..chanced jobs this week into new way of farm work.. Sure she will have dealing with yr animals as covers all dairy in the UK. To some extent.. So proud of her..

[@moreteavicaruk1958]

Great effort, show how good everyone was with your girls , nobody got cross with them !! Great stock work guys

[@nicklewis1475]

Easy is overrated Tom and you now have more tales for your future children. Well done mate and all involved what a Job!

[@Dannyp8038]

I always happy with what you show us. Follow up vlogs are a good way of showing people the mistake iron out. Not an easy first day but you know it will be better in the end. Keep smiling your doing a fabulous job 🙂

[@nickwhitaker8602]

Just ran across your channel the other day. Changing anything in a cow milking routine turns everything into a circus. Respect man.

[@ryanciest359]

You get to do it all over again when you start up your new milking parlor. I Once moved a herd of 1500 cows into a new parlor. We were pushing cows in 24 hours a day for 4 days straight. I agree, the 4th milking is when things start to change.

[@sherwoodurbanfarmsouthafri8709]

Well done! That looked super stressful. Would love to see how the milking goes once the girls 🐄 are used to the new setup.

[@benjaminlamey3591]

Tilly looks like a proper daddy´s girl ... as strong headed as the farmer 😂😂 It is only for a few days and they will adapt ... maybe quicker than the team ... Good job all of you. Scraping in the new sorting area may become a pain, you will have to find a way to do it that works

[@benlulham8217]

Well done everyone, we could see you weren't your normal self, thank you for sharing it.

[@TheBibitte]

I would love to see another video of the milking a few days in. Good job everyone...change is never easy!