Why I Had to Shave My Goat Goatees

[@journeybrook9357]

Your buddy Alfred could put a stone hill for the goats near your winter goat shed. It helps them keep the hoofs healthy. Plus the benefits of expending winter pinned up energy.❤ Patio is going to be Sweet!

[@anastacialundholm8489]

I love the way the goats follow you around. I didn’t expect that they would be so social.

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

My goat and my chickens are that way

[@cmiller120392]

Tell Alfred I miss his uploads and was wondering how he has been after that giant flood. Glad to see he's alright and can't wait to see him on my feed again!

[@Libbathegreat]

Same, I really like Alfred's channel

[@ray-conemod8271]

Me too, guy should just do time-lapse videos of him working with a lapel and music dubbed over, when he wants to share his thoughts he can just stop the music track.Might not be too hard to edit that way. Obviously could also just dub over thoughts but not very organic that way.

[@Evalsam]

I beat my KZbin notification because I just thought, hmmmm Morgan should have a video out by now & I’m here a minute after you’ve posted 😂

[@reneb418]

SAME!

[@Fironnathedarkelf]

I feel like people are not only missing the cut between you going no to abby and petting here. But also if she stops when you tell her then you are supposed to reward that behavior to keep the stop command active. If he just fully ignores her when telling her stop, it doesn't reinforce the stop command and then you got a dog that does actions you do not want and cannot stop them. Anyway Morgan you will figure it out eventually, you are doing a great job juggling everything. Looks like you figured out a role for the goats to play on the farm that helps you!

[@mmabe4000]

That’s a good point, I never thought about it that way

[@raquelmota14]

The thing is that the wrong behaviour already happened, so a positive reinforcement after a corretion for that behaviour its out of time and place. Specially when the value of the positive reinforcement is bigger for the dog. The best way is to praise the dog is when he is just standing calmly by the goats/etc.. .and ignoring then. Just like when you're training a reactive dog and when you pass with him by another dog and he does nothing, then you praise. If he react/barks/lunge, you correct and move on

[@terryhenderson424]

It was good to see your Buddy Alfred! The patio sounded good too.

[@JJAmes-mb4du]

So, I guess the goats fit in the category of staff on the farm? They are a weed cleanup crew.

[@Shadowspets]

Morgan it truly has been a pleasure to see your routine change and adapt over the years to make things more efficient. Woodchucks can be a problem, because running cattle and dogs can seriously hurt their legs/joints if their legs get stuck in there while running. In my opinion an extra dog would help with that problem, you can make your team of dogs so much more efficient if you would ad another breed to the mix! Think about terriers or ratting dogs that are used to hunt raccoons, possums, rats and other rodents!

[@myzacky96]

So nice to see Alfred again, he's a sweetheart!

[@xaryuo]

I like the muted light given by the veiled early morning sun

[@julipolito7761]

I’m in Tucson Arizona. I watch the hawks hunt the pigeons near our bird feeders. I’ve watched them pluck the bird and eat it. All of it. Nothing left. I’ve also watched them pluck it and take off with the carcass. It could be an aerial predator, Morgan.

[@Dovietail]

Gloria from north of Phoenix. SAME! That fence should be pretty coyote impervious. I'd bet it all on CHICKEN HAWK.

[@nodigBKMiche]

look for wings, aerial predators rip the wings off, no meat in them :)

[@karenfay4545]

A pasture chicken being taken occasionally is the “price of doing business” as it where. My sense so far of where the pasture chicken fit in is manure disbursement and associated fly control as well as a family egg supply; owing to your allergy. With some meat for your table. As long as the occasional lose of a chicken does not disrupt your current model let it roll. 😀 It seems to work for you and your farm while not complicating your daily routine, seems perfect to me. Mark Fay

[@nodigBKMiche]

Also, does the price of a chicken equal 1.5 hours of your work time? Thank you for the lovely video :)

[@sandyrussell2086]

Can you let one of the chickens raise a goose for a natural warning system for the aerial predators? That goose should consider that group of chickens is it's flock and would hopefully stay with them so it can warn of aerial threats.

[@catherinekoretz4327]

Yep that's what Cog Hill did Working great 😊

[@sandyrussell2086]

@GoldShawFarm_yt Hope it helps. Also, please watch some of Coghill Farms' goat care videos. Sounds like any male goats may need some special care in feeding. I'm not sure how familiar you are with goats, and they learned the hard way when they first started with them. Good luck. I'm really enjoying seeing the goats following you when you let them out 😄 They are too cute as well as your good farm dogs Toby and Abbie and all those beautiful cows.❤️

[@tarran4596]

Abby really is a funny dog. Fair play, I'd have made her a house dog long ago

[@Phendoxia]

I'm not a dog trainer but i'm not sure if petting Abby right after she did something she is not supposed to do is helping her training. 5:53

[@simplelifeDT]

What a wonderful farm, the area is ideal for raising friendly animals. The way you protect the environment is also very good and I really love that, I wish you good health and success in life.❤

[@samanthathomas4327]

So much criticism on a video made for entertainment. He’s not a seasoned farmer who’s been on a farm since birth. He literally could do whatever he wanted and just stop filming… keep doing you Morgan! Thanks for the consistent content❤️

[@ttba_1878]

I think Morgan has become a big fan of the goats after going so long saying that never wanted them on the farm.

[@sandraryckman3394]

When you build the shelter for your cows, it would be wise to put in a couple of calving pens. I know that for the most cattle can handle calving on their own, but for handling any problems prior to or after calving, it is much easier to do what is needed for your animals in a pen.

[@jw4879]

Great idea, that way they wouldn't be dropping calves in wet muck.

[@RainzHollow]

Really appreciating these sightly longer videos 👍

[@sangh.m611]

The goats are lovely.. they following you everywhere you go

[@MC-qb1jg]

I love how the goats follow you around.

[@Mullingitover77]

I honestly watch these videos for the joy Morgan experiences on the daily, as well as how he experiences the low times. He is such a good dude, and how he loves his work, the animals and his farm is lovely

[@SoulLovesNature-qi1fq]

2:49 sounded like one of the goats shouting “help”! 😂

[@gloriannburick1837]

I was sitting on my bed holding a fly swatter, hoping to catch a buzzing fly. Just then you mentioned fly paper and I said out loud “ I need some fly paper”

[@froggytime8077]

I remember watching your videos in winter and now hearing that youre preparing for winter again is so surprising! Time sure flies. Love from Lithuania ❤

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

I really like the goat cam. You can see so much more with it. I like that you can actually see Larn's head, the other goats, a view of the farm that is higher so it isn't buried in the grass and weeds. Ginny does her best, but usually all you see is her front paws. Sorry to hear of Alfred's quarry problems from the storm. I hope he is able to get it sorted soon so he can turn around on his road again. Sounds like you are going to have a nice patio. I've always wanted an outdoor kitchen area. I've just never gotten around to it. Too many other things I want or need to do first.

[@ladyteruki]

I didn't expect to enjoy the goats this much when you first got them. I was afraid they'd be like the pigs, but they have so much personality and fit in so well ! They follow you everywhere (...and come when called 8:50 ?!), have already changed how Abby works, and even found some jobs around the farm ! I'm also wondering if you plan on introducing them to the Moo Crew ? In any case, the more I see them, the more I hope these guys become permanent... It's too bad fencing is so much work, otherwise maybe you could have created a "dog corridor" for the dogs to walk around the perimeter without being left alone with the cows in the upper pasture. Sort of like the bird yard when Toby was a puppy.

[@Nphen]

Glad to see the area near your house getting cleaned up for a project space. Consider looking for historic preservation grants for that big red barn over the next few years. You could probably fundraise from your viewers. Take time with Alfred and set up a system to remove, repair, and repaint & refinish the wood. Keep your eye out for scrap lumber along the way. After a bit of work, you will better know the scope of what you might need to contract out one day. Just imo. I have a tiny (but somewhat tall) barn as a garage. It needs a lot of work. I wish I had a proper budget to start working on it. Cheers.

[@defeqel6537]

The new cattle area seems better, will be interesting to see what kind of shelter you'll make

[@RJ-go3sn]

I love you and your goats together! It's really joyful to watch! Thank you for all the lovely cow nose moments! And may I add, I appreciate the music you always choose in your videos! Blessings!

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

Burdock, as a kid I would get them all over on my sweaters and socks. They’re interesting seeds pods, nature figures and way to spread.? Great video my friend!

[@darnitdizzle]

I like seeing the goats following you around that's kinda cool

[@kitbirskovich1838]

Love your background music. Beautiful. Lots of Bach!

[@juliestrong1947]

I read your video title and Burdock was my immediate thought.

[@quietkate]

It's always good to see Alfred. Hope the quarry road remains safe, in some places it's a steep drop off & I don't mean a stairway to heaven. Will the cattle shelter just be a windbreak with a water source? Know the bovines are a hearty breed, Northern Vermont winter winds can be brutal.

[@DD-ok2pt]

Wow your trees are really getting tall!!! Congrats

[@kajsa78kajsa]

Loved the Larn adventures! Great idea for a new book!

[@rodtoler]

Love the epic Dead Kennedys Picnic Table hat.

[@ThePrevo02]

Here's a reason why I like this channel, where else do you learn terms like accidental impregnation. It's genius.

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

sad you lost a chicken. I always find it hard going to someone elses farm and seeing loss, knowing i have zero say in how they do things. We all do things a little differently. I keep mine under lockdown until i have their space secure. Only my two standard size birds get free range, my bantams dont just yet. Plenty of places for the standards to seek shelter, and the door gets latched behind them at bed time. Keep on being vigilent and improve as you go!❤️

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Permaculture orchard had a good season. They are getting to the launch stage.

[@Kevinmarra]

Morgan, It’s Kevin Marra (ECHS ‘97). Been watching your videos since you posted about Heather Dominico. I now watch every video with my 5-year old daughter. You’re our favorite channel.

[@Dovietail]

The sound of weed munching on the GOAT CAM...BEST ASMR EVER! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperDolly64]

Great shiny goatshoulder footage-I love it

[@kajsa78kajsa]

11:17 Cow sniffs makes me happy ❤❤

[@mdolanot]

Interested in seeing how your winter watering idea works.

[@anitraahrens905]

❤ Wunderbar! GSF will have an expanded honey production. Great cello music. Is that Allison playing? ❤

[@rogertrudeau4169]

Next time yer in the goatee shaving mood use some scissors ! less noise less crazy goats !!

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Get round not sharp point scissors

[@aaronpaul5990]

You could try using a scission for the goatees since it makes way less noise it should spook them less

[@vonduus]

I love to see how the goats follow you around. I knew you would warm up to them as soon as you got them. They certainly have warmed up to you!

[@user-rv2cw1nj7b]

This video is so informative and amusing! I never realized how important grooming is for goats. The reasons for shaving goatees, from hygiene to comfort, really highlight how much care goes into keeping them healthy. Plus, those freshly shaved goats look adorable! Thanks for sharing your insights and the process-it’s always fun to learn more about goat care!

[@rnggall9640]

Chicken math if Abby is overnight in the top pasture will broody hens be at more risk from her or a cayote? Set the chicken door to open after you call her back to get breakfast. So much animal math

[@Jaynna09]

You tell Abby "No!" after she chases the goats, pet her on the head and then don't put her back in the chicken jungle. I don't understand how she will learn.

[@GoldShawFarm]

I get this comment a lot and I think often times folks miss that there usually is an edit between my correction of her and when I pet her again and resume the video.

[@Jaynna09]

​@@GoldShawFarm yes I did miss the cut between the "No!" and the petting. I'm not paying attention to quick cuts and I thought fade cuts were supposed to be used to show time passing. If you don't show time passing between the discipline and petting you are leading the audience to believe not much time has passed. Even with noticing a cut we don't know how long in between cuts that was. If it causes confusion on a regular basis would anyone notice if the petting scene was left out? Abby just doesn't seem to be getting it with the goats and I wonder if the discipline you give her is enough or the right type but you know your dog.

[@judykinsman3258]

My thought exactly! Petting her while scolding, the petting overrules the scolding. You need to be consistent with her.

[@skunk69x29]

@@Jaynna09 calm down, he explained the situation. just move on instead of complaining. I'm sure it's quite some work to do editing and such...

[@XaviersFinest]

As someone with dog training experience, *whatever* is being done is clearly not working. Leave her with the cows because it just looks and feels worse with every video.

[@patcolvin3677]

You have to be the only Dead Kennedy's fan I've seen with goats. Ur the man!!!

[@AangAirB]

The GOAT Pro, seeing Toby be his usual incredible self (SMILING at them?! 🥰). Thanks Alfred for adjusting that live stream goal

[@Shmoopyn]

Hey Morgon! good evening from sweden! i love watching you videos, but i gotta say, from what i am seeing in the videos, you keep petting abby when she does something wrong like at 6:00 Abby is not gonna learn.

[@dragonbrat]

How about a t-shirt that says "Urine safe hands" with a picture of Abby and Toby peeing on/near a fence? Or a yellow diamond sign with a black border, with a black silhouette of Toby peeing that says "Protected by LSG Security"

[@dixiecyrus8136]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Libbathegreat]

Or "Abby n Toby's All-natural certified organic coyote repellant (TM)"

[@arno_nuehm]

Interesting footage from the GoatPro.

[@1Efforts]

It's impressive how you manage your farm; just looking at it shows you have extensive experience

[@bernardopatarra]

I bet its a great video! Cheers from Portugal!

[@anderspettersson2958]

If you look at the feathers left on the ground you can tell if the chicken was eaten by a bird or a mammal. A bird will pull the feathers out, and a mammal will bite them off.

[@bkm2797]

Love seeing your buddy Alfred, he’s a wizard that’s for sure! It’s all moving forward Morgan, you’re the best!🐐🐕🐕🐈🐓🦆🪿🐄💕👍

[@bkm2797]

@GoldShawFarm-11 Say what?🤨

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thank you Morgan Shoe🇺🇸

[@DonnaLaplante]

Hi Morgan had many stuck to us after playing on my grampa Aiken farm 😂

[@Mister_Skar]

Maybe having Abbey with the cattle isn't the worst idea given what happened to that chicken. Also it'll keep her from terrorizing the goats lol.

[@JoanieBC]

It's funny how Abby shifts from goats to cows as far as how she behaves with them. I'm beginning to think she likes to switch between the two every couple days. Maybe that's her groove. Morgan, just wanted to let you know that your videos are proving popular with the young lady I help take care of. She's nonverbal, has cerebral palsy, and can be very agitated. But I put on your videos and she's calmer. Thank you!

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

Morgan rewards her with affection right after Abby chases the goats.

[@Tsuchimursu]

He calms the situation as it's over and makes it known that her reaction to the no was correct. Calm voice and short pat on head. Very different from doing all the puppy talk and fluffing cheeks with both hands that affection would be.

[@ruffr4bb1t]

Yikes no bad idea she already kills chickens and once that starts it’s almost impossible to train out

[@wendyweaver8749]

@@IbelongtoJesus. - There is an deletion between the correction and the pat. See the reply below from Morgan to a similar complaint. @GoldShawFarm I get this comment a lot and I think often times folks miss that there usually is an edit between my correction of her and when I pet her again and resume the video.

[@dianapulido1807]

You demonstrated how not to shave a goat and the consequences. You get headbutted. Frankly, you did better than if thought. Everything is a learning curve. Can't wait to seethe patio when it's finished.

[@Oldjohn52]

chillin' with the chickens and cellos

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

I think Morgan you found a new bread of dog that you like called goats . You realy look like you enjoy them . Thankyou for your real and fun videos .

[@olpa1193]

The goats are a wonderful addition to the farm! Maybe try to cut of the goatees with scissors next time?

[@buckeyejen1076]

Yes, Grilling with Morgan! ❤

[@anitadodson4316]

The goats following you around is so sweet ❤️

[@patriciamorrison5372]

My husband's friend just found a homeless Marima puppy in Italy 🇮🇹, He is so cute! Now He will have a loving Home.😊

[@heatherwanderer777]

I've missed seeing Alfred in the videos. Glad he's doing ok after the storm, but looks like his quarry is going to take up a lot of his time to get it back to the way it was. Carry on Alfred, you got this!

[@lauriemartin7358]

The property is going to look lovely with the new barn, the garden and the patio.

[@dogoku]

Loving the GoatPro

[@PredictableEnigma]

I understand dog training is very hard. Maybe enlisting training help from a professional might do well. She might respond well to clicker training or some other method? She's a sweet soul but is still a powerful animal that needs to be taught the skills to set her up for success and to keep the other farm animals safe.

[@Phendoxia]

Morgan clearly thinks looking like a animal loving saint in front of the camera that is totally different from other farmers that hates their animals is more important than actually training her problem dog. Whatever he is doing is not working clearly.

[@SuperDolly64]

AND...finally I totally love the Pigfoot T shirt x

[@otterfan3213]

Your buddy Alfred is the best! What a multitalented guy, and a good friend.

[@treelynn1533]

The My Buddy Alfred song makes me smile so much. Please do not ever change it ❤❤❤ but if you do that's okay too 😂

[@thmde2109]

Can’t believe I’m just now subscribing and I’ve been watching for years 🥺🔥🔥🔥

[@vicolin6126]

You started wearing a helmet when you bike! Thank you, Morgan.

[@poochiew.9302]

Nice Dead Kennedys hat! My sister used to listen to them. She also likes that Days N' Daze band too.

[@juzzymb]

The cow sniffs made me so happy 😊

[@RoseNZieg]

that's one of the most beautiful webs I have seen.

[@kayfrick7129]

i would add 1 or 2 mobile low ground covers for your chickens. 8' cattle panel bent into A frame tunnel with a tarp is quick, easy and fairly cheap.

[@sswwooppee]

Perfect correction on Abby. The amount of pressure matched the infraction.

[@youarebymyside]

Abby is a good companion, but not a good farm dog at all. Not with cows, not with goats, not with birds. That escalated quickly. The way they are afraid of her, too. I'm glad the cows are moving for the winter. I don't think it's enough space, but bigger is still better. I think it was long overdue. Goats are grass puppies for sure. That close up of a cow sniffing the camera was so cute. 🥺

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

I agree about Abby. Also, It doesn't work to tell her NO, but then give her affection. So she correlates chasing the goats with getting affection.

[@Nphen]

@@IbelongtoJesus. He definitely needs to rebuff Abby instead of petting her after she's been bad. When she's bad, he just needs to get mean, and tell her to heel or go lay down. Instead he comforts her because he wants to keep up his nice guy facade for the camera. I'd love to just see Morgan get mad and show some emotion for once!

[@_Inspector_]

@@IbelongtoJesus. Morgan has said this and you can even see it yourself. There is a cut between him saying no, and then him petting her. Morgan most likely doesn’t want to be seen in a bad way so he chooses not to show corrections. As a true correction is physical. Some people may see the corrections as abuse however it is separate. Correction is not punching hitting or kicking your dog in any way shape or form. However, being rough with your pet for correction can look mean.

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

When she was inside, she seemed to really enjoy being a house-dog. IR she was unexpectedly well-behaved in the house.

[@MtnNerd]

@@Nphen I don't think he's doing it for the camera, he just has a soft heart with animals. A lot of pet owners make this mistake

[@LuigiVashTrigun]

Alfred is such a good friend.

[@naerwyn239]

Love the plans for the patio and outdoor cooking area!!! Seems a dream!!

[@BravechampionYT]

Amazing Video Morgan 🎉

[@matthewheeke4377]

Looks like the guy who is definitely not a cat person, is definitely not a goat person either 😂😂😂😂😂. Face it Morgan, you love most all animals. I knew you would like the goats.

[@motmotpanda]

Gr-r-r-r-r-r-r-e-e-e-eaa-a-a-at episode!

[@TheLateMrBones]

Abby dog really is something

[@catherinehubbard1167]

It didn’t take long for the goats to get your number. They know you won’t hurt them and sometimes lead the way to interesting places or food. They’re having a good time now and they’re making progress in clearing out thickets. Win-win.

[@sandraryckman3394]

It' not about wet muck it's about if there is a difficult calving. I come from a family who raised beef cattle. 98 percent of the time, everything goes fine, but there can be a sickly calf or sickly cow after calving.

[@cherylclark5975]

Thanks Morgan…your goats are settling in nicely…. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TeeDee87]

These videos are like therapy to me.

[@notjustanother3191]

In SA we have a thing called a Jungle gym. it's like a kids park wooden structure toy. Get one with a slide. They are made for kids :P

[@gizmodud7267]

I think for the potential chicken predator issue, it might be best to just put abby up on the upper pasture, yes she can be chaotic but she doesn't seem too interested in chickens nowadays (at least from the videos) and gets on good enough with the cows (would be even better given some alone time with them).

[@jmflying]

That is a good idea until you either have a cattle stampede thru the fence because she is chasing them, or you have chickens scattered across three counties because she chased them.

[@rickyaz8640]

Goats are a terrific addition to your farm