First Baby Calves - A Day in the Life of a Rancher Part 2

A day in the life of a Montana Rancher continues as Trinity & Scott tag the first baby calves of the year.
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[@friedaschnell3729]

Scott thank you for sharing your ranch life with us. It makes my heart sing to hear men talk about their commitment to the Lord. We need more men like you. Another great video Trinity. 😊

[@rogerramjet7236]

Scott I can sure respect your compassion for your " prodigy". We pour ourselves into our chosen profession and become physically and emotionally drained by uncontrollable failures and cry a little over it and keep moving forward because that's what it takes. We NEED more men like you in the world . Thanks Trinity for bringing these folks to our attention. Blessings upon y'all.

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

Thank you, what nice things to say. Scott

[@anne-marieolka6540]

Trinity, Thank you so much for introducing us to Scott and his cattle herd and way of raising cows and calves. I was raised on a 100 acre farm from 3rd grade to 11th grade. We were care takers for the farm and 100 head of cows. I loved my life there. My parents bought a 12 acre farmette then added 3 more acres later on when a neighbor wanted to sell her property to my parents. I loved living on the farms, The land, the space, the fresh air, gardening, the animals... I loved the baby calves. I consider myself a child of the Earth. I would go back to farm life in a heartbeat if I was financially able. But I made a big error in marrying a city boy who knew NOTHING ABOUT FARMING. He was a bonified "CITY SLICKER". I miss my hills of Tennessee, the farm, everything about farm life. I keep praying for God to send me back to the farm but you know the Scripture " Father, not my will but thy will be done." So here I sit living farm life thru you anx all your friends and neighbors as well as Mike and Erin on Our Wyoming Life. I love your properties they are so absolutely different. His pretty much praire land and yours mountainous both beautiful. They fill a need -a longing in me to be on a farm. You have no idea how much I would love to go out and ride( though I am not any good at it) and spend time on your ranch. Please know that you are a very special man doing a very special job educating God's people about where their food comes from and the labor intensive life it is for the ranchers and farmers. I know how hard it is having lived it. One winter we had a calf that was born in a blizzard. When my dad found her she was almost frozen so he brought her to the house. They, mama and daddy, put cardboard down on the kitchen floor. Coverd it with hay and called the vet. When he got there they started swinging her by her legs lengthwise vack and forth to get her blood flowing. Then they would stop and givd mouth to mouth resuscitation tgen swing her some more. They did that for a couple of hours. When she started coming around mama warned her some milk. We gad one Jersey cow so baby cow got whole cows milk warmed up. The vet left some colostrum powder to mix with the whole milk. We cranked up the heat in the house( oil furnace) and used towels to keep her rubbed down and stimulate circulation. Wr jepg her in the kitchen 3 days. By then her mom wouldn't take her to nurse so we bottle fed her til she was old enough to ween. The owner of the farm gave her to us and she gave us some awesome calves during her life time. I love those memories and the farm life, 1 acre garden and all. Please keep posting and explaining about ranching and the history of your state. All tge facts you don't find in books. Love and payers for you and your ministry because that is what you have believe it of not. You are teaching Gods people things they won't find in books or on TV shows about the world God created and how you and other ranchers are taking care of it as He instructed. Again, Thank you for contributing all you do to mankind. I greatly appreciate it. Anne-Marie Olka Titusville , Florida

[@wildflower1335]

I so love your post Anne-Marie, I feel so much the same as you do. Oh to have a little farm, but it appears at 74 next May, I've accepted the blessings God has given me and I'm so very grateful

[@glendacisneros982]

I love your response!! Yes...this is a much needed ministry. I'm a(city slicker) wanna be country girl that's always dreamed of living like this. Life is short. I am 66 years old and about too old now to live this kinda life. I guess it just wasn't in God's plan for me. :-(

[@modocroughstock5700]

This is why (@60) I caught my own horse in Carson City Nevada, trained & bonded with him, all the riggin' trucks, trailers, pack saddles, headed to the prison for three more geldings now searching for "the fit" on a ranch

[@barbaraberrier8840]

So true on how being outside to work God's creation is such a blessing. I worked 17 yrs + in factories, the scenery is always the same 365 days a year. Your so blessed. God bless and have a great day.

[@jeanries434]

Being allowed to observe from the center of a friendship is always special. So much experience and information, thank you for your willingness to share. I feel like I could report for work in the morning, though don't expect me. Again, you have taught me much about that which I knew nothing. You always expand my thinking and challenge me to learn more. God bless you and Scott and the trail He has given you to travel. Remember God does not give us a road map for our lives because He would rather travel with us.

[@LifeintheWest]

Amen!

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

My favorite was watching the cow showing the calf the way across the field and across the creek for its first time. Something spiritual about that lessons in life moment.

[@jimmyarushi]

Thanks Trinity and Scott for sharing "a day in the life". I'll never be a rancher but it makes me happy to know there are people out there doing this work. I enjoyed getting a glimpse of what it's like.

[@sharondease3551]

I loved how Scott would jump off the mule or vehicle while moving to catch the calf..you got to have plenty of stamia to do that..lol..and being a country girl who always wanted to work on a ranch ,this was a joy to watch.The baby calves are so cute..and the mama cows behaved quite nicely seeing how you grabbed thier babies.

[@maryfrederickson2526]

I enjoyed the program but I also must complement your dogs. They did NOT bark and scare the cows! Great job!

[@montanaboy3777]

LOL..love that bridge you drove over on with the ATV... loved the "OCD" remarks too. Scott & you chattin' a bit on several issues really was interesting to say the least.....learned a lot on the (stress factor) of the animals! Great job too the both of you.

[@pholl777]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciated the comment about financially breaking even is getting paid. I wish the general population understood what ranchers do for this country for very little in return.

[@hankbraff1135]

It was a pleasure to watch both 1 and 2 in this series Trinity, Scott is the epitome of a real rancher , you can see the joy he gets from working with his animals, and it was great to see the system he has in place for tagging his calves, thanks to both of you for taking us along and letting us see this aspect of ranching, I'd love to see some more of Scotts daily life in the future as well.

[@mikerapp8163]

Take heart guys. The condition Scott describes after a long winter is what business owners of all stripes go through during extremely tough times. 2020 was the worst I experienced in 40 years of contracting. Just awful. Stay strong. Be well. Thanks for posting.

[@johnvalladao4763]

I sure do love the fact that you speak about our Lord. The show of yours is so enjoyable I have been binging on it. Thanks for all of them.

[@roniboyd613]

Really enjoy your videos Trinity! And Scott, its a good to watch someone doing what he loves doing. Thank you both❤

[@MaineUSA]

Being greatful 🙏 Being thankful 🙏 Its everything. I so enjoyed watching and I'm greatful for you two sharing!!! How this is done 🙏

[@johnt3728]

Thank you again for this opportunity to learn about Ranching. One thing for sure it’s a calling from God. God Bless you and Scott. John T from Connecticut.

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

Thank you. Scott

[@Darryl792]

Hi Trinity, really enjoying this type of content. Thanks and keep up the good work. 👍

[@shalinivarma237]

Excellent Ive been waiting for part 2 Cheers Trinity 😃👍 oh cool hope we see more of Scott

[@jimdewitt5798]

Wow I could watch videos like this every day Scott was very into and you did a fantastic job Trinity. Thank you.

[@jimdewitt5798]

Scott is very interesting.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks Jim.

[@stephaniechavez9422]

love the sequel with scott trinity. i love the additional dimension that you two grew up together. i'm not calling you old but you guys have been friends for quite some time. both ranchers. fascinating! i love the long relationship stories. i hope you do more with scott like following him throughout the different seasons: a year in the life of a rancher. i have a friend i met when i was 18 years old. i'm now 74 and she's 94. blows my mind! :) i talked to her this evening and asked how she is doing. she always answers me with "i'm too blessed to be stressed" and "i'm still kicking just not as high as i used to." my paternal grandfather had a ranch and he raised a lot of beef cows. that was in gilroy, california. my dad said the biggest beating he ever got was when he threw fire crackers into the pens. he did it only once of course. which brings to mine: when you were a kid did you ever do stuff like that? just also wanted to thank you for talking about the influence the bible and jesus have in your life. another reason to watch and like you. good job! hope there's more!

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

Fun you ask that. I remember putting firecrackers in fresh cow pies with Trin when we were little right before church. You can imagine how that turned out. Scott

[@stephaniechavez9422]

@@willowtinklenberg3652 i can't stop laughing! must be a rancher's kid thing. my dad threw firecrackers into one of the pens with several bulls. that was an experiment in chaos! :) :)

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Beautiful video! Awsome operation, diversity is key.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

What a beautiful day. I bet that this isn't as easy when it's raining or snowing for days. Nice catching too ! Lol. I was like, how do you catch them ?! Swift and with calm is the answer. Beautiful. Again, thank you Scott & Trinity. Super cool. Hello from Europe.

[@LifeintheWest]

Hello to you too! And you are correct. It is much different when the weather is crap.

[@Race1]

Another excellent presentation! Thank you sir! Tom

[@jimgreenan8126]

Ranchers feed and water a lot of wildlife.

[@helenkelley8788]

This was wonderful..Scott being a friend is great..what a wonderful experience.. stay safe...I was thinking...two weeks from now ..would have been much harder to grab them!! 😉

[@Screendust9]

I’m new to your channel but I loved this! I love the how and why, your side-bar explanation of what Scott was saying about ranch life, the old friend ribbing and humour between you. I found it as educational as it was entertaining. Thank you!

[@bethgiesey9405]

I have really enjoyed this two part series. Thank you Trinity & Scott

[@49er61]

Fantastic video you two are some of the real people of the world today

[@FootBallDad67]

One point in your discussion sure brought back incredible emotions. I began fighting cancer June 7th, 2012 and while I was in a waiting area prior to my umpteenth radiation treatment I looked around the room at different men and women waiting like myself. I kept my thoughts to myself and wondered how ANYONE could face the battle without God ? Those same thoughts occurred many times during 3 years of chemo. He is with us on all of the good days and equally as much during the tough days. I was really happy to hear someone else say it. Thank You

[@lonnygehring3043]

Great interview! Really enjoyed the chat with Scott. Great steward of the land and caretaker of his herd.

[@wrthrash]

I always enjoy "A day in the life" of most anything, but especially innocent animals, very captivating, nice stuff here

[@robertburgess6100]

Thanks for part 2.

[@doughasbrouck6091]

Great scenery. Good story of modern ranch life. Hard but rewarding.

[@shirleybewley6646]

You two are awesome! Loved getting to tag along! As to the spiritual thing, somewhere it says He's written things on the heart....

[@dougbourdo2589]

Another great video Trinity. Thanks to Scott for the tour & operations insights.

[@busterbeagle2167]

16:32. love that the dogs watch from their spot and don’t jump off to “help”

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

Sometimes, they do. The little one jumped off to help just the other day and about got me run over. Scott

[@MtnBadger]

One left handed, OCD guy to another, just tilt your tag and you won't drag through the ink! ,;) "Left handed people arecin their right frame of mind!" I got a present, a mug from a friend that reads... "Hire the left handed, it's fun to watch then write." 😀 I havexa Kawasaki "mule," it's quiet and a real work horse.

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

Just about to hit 20k on her, and she's been great. Scott

[@MrBowNaxe]

What a great episode Trinity. Thank you for introducing Scott to us and letting us share your friendship along the way. I find it very heartwarming hearing ranchers speak of how their calling is a spiritual one. It's funny to hear people that think we shouldn't be raising animals for food are mostly (in my experience) godless in nature. They are so tied to their own beliefs that they can't see the whole picture. I have long time friends in Great Falls, and I'll have to check into Scott's outfitter operation next time I visit them. What a wonderful series and I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel via Peter Santenello's ranch series. Safe travels and God bless. I can't wait to see what's next.

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

I am only a licensed guide, but if he looks me up, I can send him in the right direction. Scott

[@veevee7317]

truly enjoyed this segment of videos. keep filming. I am learning Montana life without leaving my chair 😀🦬🐂🐎

[@machinesandthings7121]

Great video! It's really nice to learn about the little details, and also how you guys think about the deeper meaning in your work. Keep the vids coming.

[@darlynsamson4970]

Being a little OCD myself, there are many benefits to the over-organized individual. Ask anyone who has to sort out years of disorganization to make it right. You go Scott, I am with you.

[@mikemcelrath7721]

Greetings from south Carolina. Enjoy your channel so much. You are living the life I dream of be thankful good information on your show thanks mike

[@russday1400]

Your philosophy of life, is truly the healthiest I know. While I am a Christian, it is faith based. Only until you give yourself to Jesus does it start making sense. Good job . Keep the faith in everything you do.

[@lorijudd2151]

That's a wrap. And it was wonderful.

[@fabriceenjalbert4538]

🇫🇷 hi trinity .. we all supposed that you had good friends drinking beers long time ago and it’s definitely confirMed. Very interesting video lot of passion and ranchers like Scott are not earning enough money when compared to job done … enjoy the topic of today and you can introduce friends every week .. congrats again to both of you .. keep safe

[@donnakearse2503]

What a nice fellow. Loved going along for the ride 😊

[@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327]

We have calved in Feb, March, April, May and June. This year we are calving right now, because the neighbors bull jumped the fence. May is our favorite month. The extra stress that the bad weather brings is gone. We don't have mud or illness or rushing around to make sure babies are dry at 3am and the mom put them behind the wind break. But every single ranch and situation is different. We don't have forest service permits, so we have more control. We do have irrigation going by then, but we work as a team.

[@wbasurto5934]

Wow!! just what will the next 100 years bring us. The jewels that we should spend as much time with to learn the history..

[@leesvision]

Good video. I know they are many different ways to farm and ranch and you gotta do what works for you but I love watching and learning about them all. And no shame in being lefthanded or having a crying breakdown farming and ranching is no joke it's hard work. Thanks for sharing how you do things. Much love ❤️ 🙏

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

You know Trinity, don't know if you have ever seen a Bishops Crossier. You know the staff a Bishop carries, with the hook on one end. It is what Sheppards have used for centuries to catch lambs or even sick sheep, by the hind leg. I made one years ago for catching calves. Worked great. Trick is to make the hook at the narrowest, to be just a tickle wider than the calfs leg. Bishops catch people so to speak, and Ranchers catch Calves and Sheppards catch lambs. I made mine about 7ft tall, and the hook I made about a foot long and from an inch and a quarter or so to about 3 inches wide

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

I have one! It's really long though so it's hard to drive around with. Forgot all about it till you said something. Thanks! Scott

[@mossman7527]

Got me binge watching your videos

[@bitsandspurz048]

You guys are doing such an awesome job. I am impressed with the cows - back when we had to work cattle, there would always be one big, huge cow that would charge you in a heartbeat & she was gonna hurt you! LOL!

[@bobogilvie4472]

Thank YOU for apeek into YOUR LIVES.

[@brendafickenscher7398]

I just had an ah-ha moment. Ranching where you use mountain grazing, the calves need to be able to travel and have a few months on them. Here on the eastern plains of Colorado, we take them to fenced pastures. Easier to check cows - not many trees and generally just have coyotes to consider for calf predators. I also have Navajo Churro Sheep and lamb the last of April for about 3 weeks. I don't sell my market animals until they are 18 months old (slow maturing and grass fed) for meat. This flick is close to home and penned up every night for safety. Now I can see both sides of calving seasons...

[@brendafickenscher7398]

Auto correct - flock

[@l-cranchjustthinking8302]

Just had twin female calves. I was told that if both calves are of the same sex, both will be able to reproduce. If one is a male and one is a female, the female will not reproduce. Anyone else familiar with this factoid, and is it true?

[@davidbarnes7064]

I grew up on a dairy farm. My Dad always said that a female twin with a male brother was sterile and didn't keep her for a replacement cow.

[@willowtinklenberg3652]

It's 100 percent true. If one calf is a bull amd the other is a heifer she will be what is referred to as a free Martin. I even check with the local veterinarian. Less than one percent will be able to breed. Scott

[@l-cranchjustthinking8302]

@@willowtinklenberg3652 The guy that told me that factoid is a vet but he is also pretty windy at times so thought I would check. Thanks

[@brendafickenscher7398]

Yes- they will probably be a free martin (infertile). Chancy in keeping them as breeding heifer since you will be feeding her for over a year until preg checking.

[@nicfrieler1305]

FANTASTIC 2 PART VIDEOS!!!!

[@aaronmclees4487]

Hydema ranch on Fishtail creek my do spring calves. My dad worked for them in the early 1970s.

[@buffranchAB]

Excellent movie, head to Nebraska and interview Luke Kovarik who has some ties to Montana also, always good watchin Thanks

[@Teresad473]

I really enjoyed the video

[@josephbaker7457]

Scott. I'm really enjoying your videos. It's so nice to see the work ethic you guys have. Our country has lost that. I grew up working cattle in Arkansas and it does my heart good to watch you guys. BTW, what brand of coat are you wearing. I really like it. Please keep up the good work. God bless.

[@kennethtemplin5837]

Part two was equally interesting 👍

[@johnstancato8785]

God gave man dominion over the land air and water God bless

[@karenmino4472]

God provides for His precious children and critters also 😇.🐂🐕🐴🙏👍

[@coryferguson]

5:24 their 100% right yall. Usually when we gather up cattle off a pasture. Only ones who actually stay is cow calf pairs... the other cow calf pairs with a bad bag,eye, skinny, etc we load up and take to hq. The rest gets put into another pasture, bag check, eyes, skinny, etc. Making sure they are a good cow for a calf. You can tell If a mother has a calf by the way she's looking but you can't tell which calf if it's on a group of 20 or 40 calfs. 6:30 what he's fixing to say is why I tag my calfs as their born. I work on a 55k acre ranch and lol. 2,000 cows and 4 horses. You can't keep up with the calving and tagging in the canyons

[@saintsinner7565]

Another great video sir!

[@laurence1643]

A pretty good way of life, even on a bad day !

[@barbaracholak5204]

Thank you for part 2..

[@thefredkalis]

Thanks!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Much appreciated!!

[@lindayaya59]

Great job

[@FootBallDad67]

Trinity could you provide a link or info regarding the guided hunts Scott mentioned having a connection with. I enjoyed this series that teaches those of us that grew up and never left the city what commitment is necessary for raising cattle.

[@delmanicke9228]

Put the holster on so we can see it.

[@carolynk.9856]

I am a vet tech and I feel it is a calling also. I see or feel that some of our assistants think working at our clinic is just a job, well those ones don’t last long. Even if you are an assistant at our clinic you have to have a heart for the animals. We do have really hard days though. When we have 5 or more euthanasias on one day it can be really draining physically and emotionally. We do have burn out and unfortunately suicide is very high in the veterinary field. How are the statistics for suicide in farming/ranching? I’m sure there are some since it is such physical, emotional and exhausting way of life. I may have gotten kind of deep there but that is why I feel it is a calling since not everyone can do the job. I always tell myself to take one day at a time. If you tend to look too far ahead you can get overwhelmed! I don’t think I could be a rancher but I sure love taking care of peoples pets. I love this kind of video. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@Lynne76]

What happens if you brand your livestock then sell one. What happens to your brand. It's very interesting to watch.

[@bobogilvie4472]

That makes good commopn sense.

[@Reutzel507]

Where was he going when he mentioned that there were no trees in the Bridger Mountains in the 60s?

[@montanastranger]

Left handers are right handed. Right handers are wrong handed.

[@wildflower1335]

😂

[@abbasssibatra8682]

👍

[@mossman7527]

Kawasaki makes a really good machine I’ve had far less issues with my Kawasaki mule versus Polaris

[@doro10]

Great Video. Only thing I didn't like so much was the room with all those dead animals on the walls 🤔

[@bobogilvie4472]

I think the mental state of farmers or ranchers is something most people would understand because they live a different lifestyle.

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Every cattle station in Australia and NZ, farm with nature

[@dosgatosnegros]

Thank you - you have helped confirm my retirement plan. Call.

[@jameshurd4815]

Born and raised in Montenegro I have never seen this.

[@coryferguson]

Deer,turkey, even elk will clean up left over hay

[@dustinbrooks8610]

Amen

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

God is Good!

[@coryferguson]

10:41 The ranch I work on is the same way. I'm honestly the same way but I own only 240 acres. Was 50 head a year ago. Last fall I sold 20 ish head. When I'm dead I want 1,000 acres. 200 cows. Well because I have a goal. I'll keep a mean cow aka protective mother but if she's mean with no calf. Ill sell them asap. Just listen to what he says. "Life's to short" We just sold 9 heifers stupid as fuck. So damn wild they will kill you. So we weren't going to keep them to be mothers. If 1 needs a calf pulled she's gonna be even worse after.

[@lisarich1117]

I’m a Bible believing Christian, I moved from Ca in a crowded neighborhood to a 5 acre plot of land to raise my 2 sons because I want them to be more connect to the land and how God. We raise laying hens and buy our meat from local ranchers. 😊

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥👊🔥⚙️🔨🏍🚜

[@bobogilvie4472]

Another thing is people that are living in cities control the vote in elections and that is in my opinion why the ranchers and farmers have a hard time getting government to pass legislation that can make a difference.

[@diannmorrison5865]

Grateful for Christian men who share their testimony of the stewardship with which they have been entrusted by God.

[@mikeking6686]

THANK GOD YOU AIN'T FIXIN AIRPLANES

[@vitaliykramarenko8131]

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