We're Barely Getting Any Milk...

[@midei]

You have the prettiest homestead in KZbin! And I love how clean and tidy everything is and how sweet you are to your animals.

[@gingerreid8569]

yes, I agree...they are blessed to have all the land to work on!

[@anitaschneider1158]

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[@anitaschneider1158]

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[@teresabrewer2661]

@@anitaschneider1158 what do the numbers and letters mean?

[@hazelbrungard1623]

How about a quick tour of your orchards.

[@patsharp4002]

I love how you two are always so calm and quiet and patient with all your animals, never in any hurry, never abrupt. You give them the time they need. Lovely to experience this journey with you.

[@teresab4563]

I am in my 60s as a kid my job was hand milking two cows every morning. Yes we separated the Calves at night, But we also played relaxing music in the barn when we milked you’d be surprised a relaxed cow will give you more milk.

[@joyces.9021]

Mozart is what I heard works best.

[@annabodhi38]

@@joyces.9021 My friend's cows really like listening to Clarence Clemons, lol.

[@ordinarypete]

Great advice. Ty

[@brent9393]

It's proven cows milk more listening to Elvis

[@vagabondjane3547]

From the consensus here, as well as my childhood on a dairy farm where we did play music for the cows, I'd say bovine respond to deep/low notes. Like the ones they make themselves! 💖

[@teresabrewer2661]

You are both such compassionate people that you do without so the young calf doesn't do without, that's why we all love you and love watching you. I always look forward to your vlogs and always feel like your talking to me like I'm there with you. Thank you again guys 💖💖

[@stevealbert497]

Teresa; exactly my feelings.

[@1gr8lpta]

I live your teaching methods. The way you are able to articulate and leave out all the ums and ahh. You are so likable and fun to learn from. Thanks for your hard work

[@susanshanks2407]

Jennifer and don't forget the giggles.

[@micheleolson9914]

I loved seeing this day of animal chores and all the updates. Duck noises & mannerisms are so pleasant, can't blame you for wanting more ducks. The curly hair on Tex is so beautiful, I bet the ladies love that, lol. I'm tickled you let Babe nurse for longer than what is commonly practiced now, I'm sure Babe & mom appreciate it. 💜

[@gilliegilbert3353]

Babe, if you wanted, could be completely weaned she's definitely old enough... But do what's best for you folks. I love how kind you all are to them 😊

[@ginamh8276]

I understand all this, but one question. How did Babe or Rose react through the night? I lived on a dairy farm and the cows and calves would cry all night when first separated. And this would go on for several days. I wish you would have recorded them on and off overnight.

[@gilliegilbert3353]

@@ginamh8276 from the video they were only separated by a gate so they could see each other and even touch. It seemed they were perfect. I grew up on a dairy farm as well I know we took the calf away right away. So I know the bellowing all-night thing.. But they didn't seem to be the case where they could still be in close contact.

[@1happygal2bhere50]

I love how you treat your animals. And you work together so well. Love the smiles, too!

[@cynthiahiebert5023]

I am glad you kept her on mom as long as possible! She looks very healthy and so does mom!

[@bettychallenger4265]

“Never give up.”If things go well great that’s a miracle " If everything goes upside down and backwards that’s “LIFE”. Sounds like you 2 are living life to it’s fullest. Love watching. Keep up the good work.

[@laurenle9812]

Watching the ducks come out of their coop puts a smile on my face every time!

[@Steve-te2kf]

You two are such a loving couple I can't stop watching. Kevin, give Sarah a big hug she is the sweetest.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

You may have to add mesh fencing on inside so Babe does not stick her head through and still nurse! Rose can learn to stand close for that to happen! Love your beautiful productive farms and all you share with us so honestly and completely!

[@virginiamesko6369]

It is very apparent that Rose and Babe have full trust in Kevin and Sarah. Mom didn't bawl and Babe thought she was in Heaven with her full belly and soft resting place in the shade of the hay bin. I have experienced the terrible bawling non-stop of cows and calves when weaning. This is so much kinder. Good on you.

[@doloressanders1532]

How wonderful to see how all the animals are doing. Loved seeing how big the piglets and ducklings have gotten. Can’t wait for the ducklings to join the other three ducks. I see how your garden is coming along in the background. This must be an exciting and extremely busy time on the farm for you and I thank you for taking the time to share everything with your subscribers. God bless.

[@terisoto8230]

Oh my goodness. The baby ducks are so big & cute. But I loved seeing the pigs and I missed seeing HUDSON. He along with the other babies are growing do big. It's lovely seeing how their doing on the farm. Thank you for the showing of you babies, well their not really babies anymore. God bless, and he will continue to bless your homestead. Hi to the girls and your Mama & daddy.much love to everyone.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😚😚😚😚😚😚😚

[@grandpascubadives]

When watering. Never dunk your water tanks into the supply. It infects the entire water supply with anything that might be on the surface. Minor issue but it is a "best Practice" around the farm.

[@davemi00]

Great advice !

[@patriciafitton4894]

I so enjoy watching your videos. I think you both are the most informative of all the homesteading videos I watch. Thanks for sharing a little of your lives so that others may learn. ❤️

[@marshallbryan3715]

Just found you. Totally new to me at 70 years old. You are great. Thank you so much.

[@dbales8288]

It was so wonderful to see all the animals again. I have to say, I hatched out almost 2 dozen ducklings in our incubator last month. I sold all but 5. They are my Golden Cascade ducklings and are also 6 and a half months old!! What a coincidence!! So cool!! I'm hoping to build up my flock. I love raising theses ducks!

[@margaretbedwell58]

A great overlook at a day in the life on a farm. There is definitely a lot of work and you can see by the look your faces, how happy you are to being doing that. Thanks for sharing this day. I love the look of those harlequin ducks. They are beautiful. Have a Blessed day.

[@rachellaurendeau5202]

Milking Trick: I learned this from another homestead: they were experiencing the same thing and found that their cow would hold on to the milk for the calf by only dropping some of her milk. When they let the calf milk for a few minutes the cow dropped down the rest of the milk. They pulled the calf away and starting milking again and got gallon of milk then they let the calf have her go.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Justin Rhodes

[@snapstring3134]

Good plan

[@faithevrlasting]

Yep that’s what Justin does.

[@MrTeko75]

Do you watch Justin Rhoades too? It looked like that udder has more milk.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@allahmohammed1819 Or Maybe has strong instincts?

[@beverlygiroux2824]

If I could give you 100 thumbs up, I would! That’s how much I enjoy watching your vlogs! All your cattle, calves, ducks, chickens, pigs, and everything else on the farm, looks so healthy. Thanks so much for sharing, and your smiles. God bless. Bev in Maine

[@imari2305]

Always a pleasure seeing all the animals. All the babies are growing up nicely.

[@donnaparrish7638]

Your animals are always so calm and pleasant. Just like the two of you! Thank you for sharing!

[@georgestewart5814]

Very enjoyable video - like watching my favorite TV show for half an hour! Can we see how the veggies are growing in the next video please?? Or maybe cooking with Sarah, baking with Kevin.

[@oliviaayala1219]

Thank you Kevin for the laugh!! You can see the cattle ..... Oh maybe you can't!! loved it, I'm still cracking up. I love you channel and have been a loyal watcher for a while. Until next time be safe and I see you then.

[@antoniaswift3995]

Really enjoyed this. Almost like being there. Thank you both!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Kevin & Sarah,just loved seeing the animals.Babe has such a precious face!Your homestead is just lovely!You both seem to take such pride in your homestead & animals!👍👏☺️TAKE CARE

[@marybethham4967]

Wow the ducks have grown and they are so pretty. Loved going on the tour today. God Bless

[@clevjam]

Kevin and Sarah, Ist of all, I want you to thank the person that filmed the calf containment sequence. It was well done!!...It seems as if you are streaming things down a bit which I think is cool............Stay cool......Cheers🚜

[@cherrydowns7745]

That's what I always like about Guernsey and Jersey cows, they are so calm.!

[@gailvan5375]

Miss seeing all the green there in the Ozarks. Living the life thru you kids. Thank you.

[@carenuithol9483]

Because of your vlog, we started our homestead journey a few years ago w rabbits, then canning last year, n now my husband is on board w us getting a dairy cow in the future. Thanks for all your videos n info

[@coopie624]

Yayyyy! We got to see the animals! I really enjoy watching the morning chores.

[@straubdavid9]

Milking issue solved .... check! Pig issue sorted out ..... check! Your quackers are definitely getting big! Rose and her calf Babe are looking very healthy and content. Looks like things are progressing quite well .... take care Kevin & Sarah.

[@jerseygirlvet]

It was nice to see all the animals again, you both are great with them.

[@slwright99]

Charlie is HUGE!!! I love following your you tube channel. Thank you so very much for taking the extra time to film and edit such wonderful episodes for us.

[@starrmeadows7033]

I like how you cleaned the whole utter & not just the teats

[@gingerreid8569]

Wonderful day...we are small scale homesteading...spent yesterday canning green beans from our garden and we are now doing turkeys...bourbon red, heritage bronze and Narragansetts. Just hatched 4 eggs yesterday and have two hens sitting...people are paying good money for turkeys, chickens, rabbits, goats...anything that can be used for food...so I love watching turkeys and our chickens...and hoping to get a little help on cost of feeding them by sale...we added brahma chickens to our flock...decided (for us), to raise this breed as it was mainly bred as a meat chicken. Instead of getting the cornish cross twice a year and putting 20 of them in the freezer...our plans are to raise and hatch out this breed and harvest as we want a couple days ahead...may plan to go back and do some CornishX but for right now, we are trying raising turkeys and a meat type of bird. Sadly, our rabbits had 12 kits and all died...first time for that...we got 15 last season and they were all put in our freezer...this time, I wanted to harvest some and sell some, but I think our heat was just too much...we were late breeding this year due to our crazy weather...will try again this fall...All your animals are adorable! That's one of the gifts of homesteading...love raising the animals! God Bless!

[@GregPillow43]

Y’all are so fun to watch. Keep it up. I love all your animal videos.

[@robingirven4570]

I’m watching and trying to catch up. I’m so loving watching you two homestead. I just recently realized that we are homesteaders! I thought it was just “Life”! We are going to lay down woven weave fabric in our 90 x 60 garden and put in a drip tape watering system this spring (2023)! I have a brand new greenhouse, put up in 2022 that I’ve not used yet. I’m so excited. I’ll be retiring 10/01/23! Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks. 🌺

[@audreyholliday9875]

I really like the way you consider your love as well as care for your animals.

[@HeartinessApproach]

Your timing is perfect for us. Our calf is one week old and we did not know when we needed to separate them. We feel the same way to wait like you have. Because of sharing and milking only in he morning, momma cow has not had any gorging. Thank you for your videos.

[@reneewilliams1810]

We just got our silver fox rabbits part we’re a gift to my husband he is in a wheelchair and he loves having them. God bless and good video as always.

[@juliepizzolato1911]

The most beautiful herd of cattle EVAH!! Loving all you share from North Idaho zone 6a 💚🌻🌿

[@notdiyheather]

So good to see all your animals! This is our first year homesteading, just chickens and gardens. I love seeing all that you're doing.

[@aleshiasterland460]

Your videos are so wonderful. You take care of your animals so well.

[@josepholander4344]

Love seeing all the farm animals. reminds me of growing up on the farm. loved it.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

How do you find the time to keep two homesteads so tidy? No wood piles or metal piles or feed sacks floating around like so many places. I love seeing how neat things are on your farms.

[@deannabrussels5910]

I've thought the same thing lol. Our place gets so messy. We try though lol.

[@lorrainewicenski3425]

I really enjoy watching your day on the homestead.

[@shellicameron408]

Yay time for mint ice cream to celebrate wow the Ducks are getting big They are Beautiful

[@rhondag2926]

I always enjoy watching you both working on the homestead

[@imaprepper1866]

Your homestead is beautiful. All the animals seem so content. They are well loved.

[@wam1952]

I have watched you milking and it seems to go well. When you first started with her I wanted to share what I always tried to do when I milked years ago. I tried to always keep my shoulder or hand in contact with the cow while attaching the milker. Two reasons, one to let her know what is happening and two so I can sense her state of mind, especially when training a young cow. Love the channel.

[@JamesCouch777]

I always did the same thing. It seems to help the cows stay calm.

[@t.m.button7229]

Hello you have the most beautiful family homestead family

[@chriswinger7881]

You have grown so much with your homestead since I first started watching you when you had goat's and then getting hope it's truly amazing watching you I have learned alot and grown myself thank you so much and God bless you all

[@vger9942]

Thank you so much for showing us all the animals! Babe was so chill! You opened the gate for him to come out in the morning and he was, “Naw I’m good”. Rose was more interested in seeing him than he was in seeing her. The baby ducks are huge! Tex is the most chill bull. He even came up for you to scratch his head. The rabbits were cute but if you don’t need them you have plenty of cute animals to look at. The baby pigs were so polite when they stepped back to let you pour their food in the trough. Charlie was kinda “piggy” when it came to his breakfast. Glad you’re gonna get a couple more lady pigs for Charlie. He will be appreciative too. Really enjoyed the tour of all your animals! Thanks again!!!

[@farmermom]

We use those cattle panels as our "barn lot" - just letting you know that my cows have figured out how to lift one panel with their head and shake until the pin comes out. We've had to strap them together for extra security, lol. Silly cows are SO smart!

[@Inhshaver51]

Great video, you guys are so "real" and it makes watching a pleasure. Thank you

[@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead]

The homestead looks so great !!! You guys are so awesome. Hope you have an amazing week

[@gloriamitchell2376]

Great video guys!! Loved the farm tour with the animals. Beautiful place you have there. Boy how I would love to have some ice cold, fresh cow milk!! Growing up we always had cows for that purpose & my uncle had a huge dairy farm too. Miss those days. Guess that's why my bones are so strong today. Thanks for the tour!! Really enjoyed it. Much love to you all ❤🌺💙🌹🌻💛🍀💜🌱🌼🌞

[@jgivens1227]

All the animals are looking awesome. Thank you for sharing a little more of your chores with us. Babe did an awesome job being without her mom the first time. I was amazed at how calm she was. Kudos to you both. God bless you. You all please take care and be safe!!

[@jupitert7866]

Just a quick question, when did you get rid of the quail? It was always fun to watch them. We have quail and I always got helpful tips from your channel. Thank you for sharing your videos. God bless. Ashley

[@PeekabooCockatiel]

I’m so impressed watching your homestead growing to a farm. You two are clearly two very intelligent, hard working people. I love watching your videos.

[@dragonkat1868]

I like how you are weening Babe off Hope, that's so nice. So happy to see all the animals and how they're doing. I live in the city and homesteading isn't an option for me but I always wanted to live on a farm. I'm living vicariously through you guys and I'm loving it. Thanks.

[@patnelson2283]

That isn't Hope, it's Rose.

[@maddogminor306]

Good looking herd of cattle.

[@reginagarner671]

Best homestead for sure...great couple

[@joeowens9742]

I noticed the flies on your cows. On another KZbin farmer I watch (Tyler Farmer Ranch) he got some "garlic protein blocks" or some kind of block with garlic in them and said the flies don't like his cows any more! Love the videos!

[@pattyfair7384]

That calf has the sweetest face!!😌

[@chris3m98]

ONE OF YOUR VERY BEST VIDEOS. I lived on a farm for a few years & your white face bull reminded me of the cattle they raised. Could go up to them to pet most of them, had to be careful when the calves were around! Great up-to-date video, thank you.🐄

[@anitawillard]

Ducks! 🤣 They always remind me of middle schoolers - big personalities, always traveling in groups, leaving a mess wherever they go, and eating gross stuff. You've gotta love them! 🥰

[@yamamccarty8783]

Thank you for sharing the animals on the farm they look amazing and enjoy ya feeding the animals. God bless ya may all your problems be small ones

[@juliapotts6227]

Your subtle witness is a gift. Babe is a really nice heifer. Being cautious about wildlife in your fruit trees, curious to your choice of adding mulberry.

[@sheryldougherty282]

Cows coming to be counted is like a class of 2 year olds. Look over at you and if they want come. My class time was right before lunch so they came pretty quickly. Those hungry little tummies were a big motivator.

[@wishiwuzahomestead6338]

I have dairy goats and I feel the same about separating them too early. Most people start separating at night when they're 2 weeks old. I find the babies are healthier and have an easier time when they are allowed to be with their mama 24/7 until they are closer to 6 weeks. 🥰 I'm with Kevin about the ducks! They are so entertaining and funny! 😂

[@blessedcreationsbynicole4066]

Y’all are a blessing and humble Gods Bless

[@joannak4640]

What a FANTASTIC video ❤️ Thank you so much for updating us. God bless

[@watchful1168]

What a wonderful Homestead! Just love your videos! You guys are like "The Yeoman Farmer of Olden Time" > A man, his wife, 4 kids and 4 acres...(of course you have more). The yeoman farmer and his family could produce anything they needed plus raise a cash crop. They were the strength of early America and Ancient Greece. You guys are such an inspiration. Much love to you all!

[@bertieboatright1206]

Love your dedication to the farm live . A lot of people want to farm but are not willing to put in time and work . And it is work . And planning. I know Sarah is good with that planer. ❤️🐖🐓🐇🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂moo

[@martytrout6252]

I love your homestead and the way you've grown. From goats to cows to downsizing the rabbits and turkeys. The orchard and chicken run are also a great addition to the homesteads future. It makes so much sense to adapt as you grow your homestead. I've learned so much from watching your wonderful videos. God Bless all of you.

[@ritabrunetti381]

Thanks for the tour. I always like seeing the animals. You both look well. So have a good day!!

[@rbailey7880]

Love seeing the animals!! The garden in the back ground when Kevin is talking about the turkeys looks like it is thriving!!!

[@marybk882]

I love how gentle you are with your animals.

[@patchurch1677]

Thanks for this video! It was great to see all the animals, especially the pigs, ducks, and those beautiful cows. I'm glad the double fencing is working for the fruit trees. Thanks for sharing this with us all. :-)

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Sharing is the best! That is what my grandaddy did.

[@Wildevis]

Phew busy day for you, that was great following you around and it is a lot of work daily, so it really is a full-time job and so enoyable as well

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Beautiful life 🌸

[@jessiesalisbury86]

Hi, You can ween your calf off of your milk cow as soon as it is eating solid foods and drinking from the water trough. It won't hurt it and it will help the calf to develop a good healthy Ruman (gut).

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

We used to bottle feed the calves since we were right there milking anyway. That way the calves were used to us touching them, leading them, and they were weaned from momma right off. We left the calf on momma once and it was very hard to wean her. After separation at 12 was old, for three months, she immediately went back to nursing mom when reintroduced. Im sure we did something wrong through the process though. LOL. I’m enjoying sharing your journey with you!

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Your are sure a wise homestead . This is what we use too do when we had cows. Happy cows great milk.

[@nataliebauer2316]

Watching your channel just makes me happy!

[@kathypetruic4177]

It sure is nice to see your smile every time I watch your channel

[@allyverl]

yaaaay Animal Chores! Thank you! I hope that maybe the two rabbits could go into the two rabbit traktors to enjoy some sun and grass❤ Love your content! Best of luck with the pigs!!!

[@GinaKayLandis]

I think they collect the rabbit manure from the caged rabbits for the garden and to sell.

[@kriswebley4161]

They don’t want them to breed right now so they have to separated.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thank you! God bless your family!

[@sharonloomis5264]

Thank you for sharing your chores.

[@sandrabrown5970]

I love how kind you are to your animals, to allow Babe to nurse until she is 14 weeks, and after you have taken the milk you need she can nurse again. ♥️

[@hotpocket5265]

As cattle people we tent to withhold feed so when they get feed they come running, much easier to move especially when we did it across a major highway. If they aren't excited then they are eating super well. 😄

[@jeanniewright2554]

I’m like everyone else: I like seeing you do chores with the animals, and also watching you in your gardens and hot tunnels! Thank you for sharing!!

[@stephengriffin4612]

Really enjoyable farm tour. Thanks.