Why the Parks and Recreation Crew Broke Up

[@GoldShawFarm]

Did you know that we have a podcast? We just started the second season. Lots of interviews and stories. Look for "The Gold Shaw Farm Podcast" wherever you get your podcasts. goldshawfarm.podbean.com/

[@BBDoesTheThing]

Did not know! Thank You!

[@shanemorton773]

You should see if LaCrosse would give you a sponsorship!!!

[@D1NKERR]

I'll subscribe right now, bud

[@stupidminotaur9735]

put a dog/cat crate/cage over the duck in the fields to protect her from owls/hawks

[@ZaberfangX]

Thanks for sharing your video, been helping me in this tuff time.

[@tfernandes113]

I, too, have had friend groups splintered by mating season.

[@KariIzumi1]

Same 😂🤣

[@michellebeard8066]

😂

[@luzsolis6893]

😂😂😂

[@kiepyon1]

I fight for gf Fight me

[@JusLetMeB275]

🤣🤣🤣

[@limalicious]

I feel like Ron finally went, "Heyyy, guys? I don't think I'm a goose...am I adopted?" and the geese went *shrug* "we got you, fam".

[@isaacclarke3835]

definitely

[@catfish552]

I love that every time there's goslings on screen, there is just non-stop chirping, always.

[@DexOfOne]

Ron Swanson is the best name ever

[@valarielewis9501]

For sure!!

[@JillRhoads]

She has the best personality as well. Talk about going her own way!

[@internetduck1114]

nice

[@Hiddenlilly]

Morgan: *having an emotional moment* Toby: Imma take a dump back here, don't mind me 😂😂😂

[@hendrikusscherphof7348]

Seeing that actually made me wonder: Does Toby dog have a habit of relieving himself near the fence? To mark his territory

[@chompygator3083]

@@hendrikusscherphof7348 Probably next to high traffic areas outside the fence especially.

[@JYYB]

Toby does it a lot!! Lol I think he knows when Morgan is filming and he doesn’t it on purpose haha

[@colecolettecole]

@@hendrikusscherphof7348 yes ~ alot & often ~ theres a video about his working the perimeter but cant recall which one it is ~ about toby tho ~ check out the playlists about toby ~ very interesting ~ about how he guards at nite & in day

[@kevinjarchow8812]

Don't kid yourself, Morgan pees on fence posts and trees.

[@piquat1]

Love how Toby understands this duck needs watched. So smart.

[@cbwmama8461]

Silky roosters are worth their weight in gold around here. I'd try selling a Silky rooster before culling them.

[@seren6696]

Culling?

[@ballinboxer3676]

@@seren6696 Yes, culling chickens.

[@lorife12345]

@@ballinboxer3676 How could you cull a chicken that small and expect it to fill your stomach up? 😂

[@ballinboxer3676]

@@lorife12345 Definition: the process of separating and killing of unwanted (male and unhealthy female) chicks. You could have done 30 seconds of google here, you know.

[@seren6696]

@@ballinboxer3676 That is cruel, my grandmother never did that. We separate them in smaller flocks or give them to other families

[@annie-k5213]

🤣🤣🤣 "Toby pooping in the background while getting emotional." Life is so full of irony.😂

[@donnaml8776]

Lol!!! 😝

[@Christommyfmx]

Seeing the little wild baby gosling running around outside that's being raised by the mother goose is just too cute!

[@uncleardistress]

Morgan your channel has been HUGE for us. We have learned so much from watching your videos. From incubating, hatching, brooding, and everyday care, to how to build a coop and everything in between. Thank you so much for all your hard work, not only on the farm but in the way you edit your videos. You are very knowledgeable, honest, and genuine. You and a few others, have inspired us to try our hand in raising ducks and chickens of our own and for that we would like to again thank you for all your time and hard work to make all your videos. Cheers

[@BouncingTribbles]

Those runner ducks look so funny standing up like that, I can't wait until they can join the flock. I love watching all the different birds interacting

[@LeftLefttheGecko]

Honestly I love the idea of a forbidden, star-crossed romance of Ron Swanson and Untitled Goose Game Goose

[@KillerSpud]

The one 'that got beat up by the mom' should be called "Rockey" because she can clearly take a hit.

[@HeraldHealer]

Maybe Balboa

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

I have a theory as to why Toby dog only shares his food with Pablo barn cat. Both of them are working animals on the farm, Toby protects the livestock from predators and Pablo keeps away the rodents. Toby recognizes this and respects Pablo like a colleague - almost like a pecking order between them and other farm animals

[@KatMer6163]

and they are best buds

[@lestki]

So love your videos. I don't have a farm, never had one and too old now to start. So am living vicariously through you. Keep em comin.

[@miric6224]

Aren’t you happy you left city life to be Morgan the story telling farmer? I get happy hearing about your adventures. BTW, my favorite chickens are fuzzy feet. Over ‘n’ Out.

[@GoldShawFarm]

I am very happy!

[@nancylitton390]

I very much enjoyed this UP date!!! Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@erinobrien8408]

Thank you so much for the rubber tub advice!! You're so right about them: they're indestructible, inexpensive and have dozens of uses! You're doing an incredible job, never forget that!!!

[@caseyleichter2309]

Re the Parks & Recreation Gang: "Bros before Hos, Baby!" I don't know much (anything) about how birds decide their social priorities, but my bet is that breeding overrules everything *during the breeding season* only. After the hormonal storm dissipates, they're free to resume previously established social groupings. Now, if any of them were brooding, that might turn out differently - if they actually raised any babies. Not sure, though, and it would be interesting to see what happens if that ever happens.

[@anneirenej]

Aww you warmed my emotional city slicker side. LOL! As a former city slicker now a farm girl you totally made me crack up… and then heart warmed… i love the friendships my chickens make with each other. They are super fascinating.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Thank you, my day starts with your site…you have a gift for moderating…charisma…don’t ever get away from videoing….believe me you have what it takes

[@kaerligheden]

That's true Morgan!!!

[@chompygator3083]

It's hard to believe Ron Swanson has only been in the farm for a year! She feels like an OG farm personality. I'm super excited to meet the new duck and geese and see if any personalities stand out. Happy chicken duck goose ing!

[@jpbaley2016]

Regarding the comment you hearted; cats do NOT have weak necks. Unlike dogs, cat routinely go thru areas that are the just the width of their whiskers, which increase the potential they can get a collar stuck on something and end up strangling themselves as they struggle to free themselves. That’s why cat collars have a break-away option. Leaving a cat to run loose with a halter can get them hung up on something with disastrous results. Always monitor cats wearing halters.

[@sirepanfried8641]

This was new information to me so thank you

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

I love your stories! Your channel is one of my favorites and I always look forward to them. Good job.

[@Sandy-is7wc]

one of my fave videos of all time., peaceful, zen, and educational, I'm a retiree close to Austin, Tx. Has Ron Swanson laid eggs? Morgan, if u ever write a book, this should be a chapter. Very sweet and awesome.

[@dunslax3]

Oh I remember asking you about this on a premiere. Thanks for delivering!

[@Ghost-Mama]

There's just something so beautiful about seeing everyone so full, fat, and happy! I absolutely love the concept of compassionate farming. I think it makes everything taste better in the end. Hard work like this is so wonderful to see! I love it! 💜

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

You are the sweetest man! Over the last year, I've lost two really good friends to Covid-19. One was in Houston and the other in Portland, OR. It's broken my heart, but I don't think I even have a heart anymore.

[@frederickmoller]

Morgan, an always welcomed update, thanks I really enjoyed it!

[@catherinehubbard1167]

The goslings really go after the dandelion leaves! Love their safe kiddie pool too. These guys have it good.

[@kaywalbright8436]

Thanks for taking us around. Love listening to your stories. Will be listening to you podcast as well. God bless you and your family

[@dianrosier7748]

I've been out of touch for about three weeks and had so much to catch up on! Just finished watching the last one that I had missed. Good to see you are all doing so well.

[@helenscott8202]

I soo much enjoyed the update on Ron Swanson and the sparks and Recreation update. Thanks, so much! Love your story telling!

[@KarlaHafdahl]

love seeing the animals reproduce and carry on, as time goes on, seeing changes on this farm, very very good, the shepherds are outstanding

[@saad6957]

Next at goldshaw, a duckling raised by Molly thinking she's a barn 🐈

[@Magesteff]

😸😸😹 Are you my mother?!?

[@davidferguson8183]

No joke that actually happened to a farm in my area where 3 ducklings hatched out and roamed around the barn and the farmers couldn't find them and feared the barn cat ate them but the found their barn cat with 3 newbie kittens and the 3 ducklings it was the cats maternal instinct that made her adopt them the ducklings even drank her milk

[@teleworkmom6595]

Your love and passion for your animals is contagious. I am 52 telework. Live vicariously through your videos. Thank you sir.

[@pamelaremme38]

I just love how good you are to your animals! You don't scrimp on the grains or feed. I find that a few homesteaders are very frugal with the feed. Even though they "free range" they still need nutrients from the feed.

[@pamelaremme38]

Also....you don't rush putting them out to pasture. A few also put them out after only two weeks when temps are way too cold.

[@susanmacdonald4288]

I'm really happy that the Parks and Rec crew have come back together! And best of luck to the momma duck out in the pasture...she has a good guardian in Tobydog. And I'm sorry about the little runner ducks that didn't make it.

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Thank u for a great video Morgan. I enjoy ur video's. Hoping u have a super day.

[@DahColorzHorse]

Quality > Quantity for friends. When you grow up you’ll find out which friendships were just situational (co-workers, went to same school). Be happy if you have 1 close friend.

[@dominiquehebert4903]

Oh Toby, walking right in the runner duckling door. Do you want to go ducklings? Ignore the giant white monster that is in the way!

[@StoneE4]

Toby is a true guardian... He guards the farm while also making sure the videos don't get too sappy.😆

[@trathbone]

You should name the gosling that got beat up “Rocky”. He got beat up pretty good in that first round.

[@flibbertygibbette]

You're such a good storyteller. And I'm so glad the Parks & Rec gang is back together! *cue obligatory Blues Brothers reference*

[@covert3056]

The gosling that got hit by the mom is having its super villain story. It is rising through trauma and gaining its powers

[@alexwebb2486]

I recently found your channel. Thank you for this wholesomeness .

[@andrescarmona1520]

The one that got attacked by momma goose is getting ready for revenge

[@phangirlable]

Training for it like Rocky. XD

[@GoldShawFarm]

He's getting big!!

[@suyogyashrestha3059]

He isnt getting big, he is going behemoth

[@adedrosangio5918]

Thank you Morgan for the update about the park & rec gang 👌

[@rivitraven]

You could get one of those storage containers that cost like 4$ at Home Depot and create and entrance hole and put it over her nest. That should offer her some protection from aerial attacks and let her be less stressed about being exposed.

[@rockstar062473]

You're one of the best youtubers, great videos man.

[@bredchaete]

I absolutely love watching. Just makes the end of a long day so much more peaceful. Stong motivator for living the life I want to live. Stay safe bud you're doing awesome.

[@kevinwilson510]

I miss Ron Swanson & the Recreation I'm glad they r doing well I'm so sorry u lost 3 ducklings Molly look so cute and there's the fancy chicks the farm look amazing hi Toby u such a handsome dog tysm for longer video Morgan how Alison doing how Bruce and his ladies doing

[@caubengoan1326]

Congratulations on 300k ^^~

[@hadlee189]

Excellent Vlog today Morgan, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Duck's heck yeah shirt stuff....Awesome....Thanks Morgan for the update....!

[@janetwithers7427]

Loved the video. Your vids are always fun. Nice update on Ron Swanson and gang. 💖

[@antoniomontana386]

Dude i dig the fact ive been watching this farm grow, ever since ive moved to the u.s from puerto rico ive become a city boy and im jealous of you bud! Keep on chouring

[@pagansbasin6657]

That duck has a major identity crisis

[@tranquilbreeze3797]

Yes a very conflicting life lol

[@internetduck1114]

yes...

[@SushiSheik3]

All in all, this was a great video! Thanks for sharing, Morgan!

[@PTRMAN]

Poor Ron! Toby has no idea how terrifying he is just sitting outside the runner duck's enclosure.

[@oldfrend]

sticking his giant head in the door like falcor the luck dragon XD

[@martinwyke]

Take Toby into barn with you, so the new cats are on their turf when they meet him.

[@StephLa]

Those goslings were so happy to get on that green lush grass. So cute!

[@beccisharp]

As soon as I saw the Untitled Goose Game Goose tag pop up I was immediately in love that is hilarious

[@garyf3470]

Why are there birds hanging out at Toby’s gated condo? Do they need to be evicted again?

[@Cate7451]

Thank you, glad someone is watching ot for their delinquent ways

[@rlyman111]

Good update. Been through the same type of close friends and moving to different life decisions. Sometimes though, it is like your later piece of “Ron” and friends hanging out. Rarely though!

[@JeanneMurray58]

Watching you makes me want to be your neighbor😁

[@Izayuukan]

Longer video today? Awesome!

[@nanigoose]

Maybe give your remote duck food nearby so she doesn't have to be away from her clutch so long. Aeral predators could make quick work of exposed eggs.

[@DelBelle0]

I love when you put a camera on the animals and the ground level view 💗

[@isaiahhernandez2543]

Love this channel in my top 3!!!

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Morgan! What's the update about your Bee Aviary 🐝? How are your bees and their hives coming along???

[@amberpierce3609]

I love these style of videos.

[@tas22222]

Im so happy for your pond :) Great video and story thank you

[@kimberlywagner1638]

Thanks for including us

[@oranaz551]

Looks like with the 3 new chicks the weird chickens are going to need a larger run soon.

[@hollyadkins4729]

Everyone wants Toby’s House ❣️

[@madcitywendy]

This is why I love this channel.

[@tarryncooper4742]

This was a great video! One of the best ones in a long while! Taking it slower with the kitty is very needed. She looked scared out of her mind with Toby, the first experienced looked quite negative for her. Maybe just walking around the barn first.

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Heart warming stories, as always. Thank you for the updates!! 🐣🐓🦆🦢🐈🐕

[@mikegurney9278]

Great 👍 video I really like your farm videos. Thanks.

[@11begood31]

Feel good video, and staying up to date on the different clans parading around is so interesting, it's just a kick watching them do their own thing, fun from this end. Cute babies growing up fast, I hope the mom who decided to sit on some eggs out in the grass made out okay

[@shannongnazzio6844]

I enjoy every video and update Thank you Morgan 🤗

[@chelseywelwood22]

I loved this video so much ❤️ great update on all the gold Shaw farm animals ❤️

[@nanchesca3950]

So glad you got runner ducks, they are the cutest!

[@much2soon]

I’ve named my 2 roosters Alexander Hamilhen and General Washington Edit: You inspired me to get ducks and chickens you are so awesome! Can you respond about this: Can you please say Ducks to the Future! For me? I’d love it!

[@NashTheGreat]

So you started farming chicken in Bag End? Nice

[@much2soon]

@@NashTheGreat huh?

[@NashTheGreat]

@@much2soon your name doesn't lived up to what it supposed to portray. Just change it *sigh.

[@much2soon]

@@NashTheGreat Ok it takes a minute but changed it to ducki

[@NashTheGreat]

@@much2soon what a shame, frodo baggins was such a great name. It'd be cool if we can joke around about you farming ducks in bag ends shire

[@fopeezy3097]

I'm a complete noob and know nothing about farming, so genuine question. When the weather is nice, can most of the animals on this farm not survive off the grass and bugs they find, enough not to need to spend money on the 'feed' they are getting? If that is the case, does the cost of providing that continual 'feed' decrease in the summer months? I'm just wondering, when you buy products listed as 'grass fed,' are they still supplemnenting those animals with various grain products?

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

I believe he saves money by letting the animals eat the grass, though they still feed them with other stuff to keep them healthy with all the nutrients and stuff.

[@GoldShawFarm]

The geese can live off grass alone. The other animals need food.

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Remember that there's a large concentration of animals in a somewhat small space. Yes, the total fenced in area is pretty damn big, but if you compare the size of flocks and how they will move around looking for food in the wild to a poultry farm, you'll see that the land area to flock size is on the small side. Plus, birds like to get their food from multiple different places to make sure that if one area becomes depleted, they can still get food elsewhere. That's not all that much of an option when they're fenced into an area like that. Grass Fed is one of those terms that is only partially regulated. Technically, 100% of their food is supposed to be foraged from a pasture, but it's very rarely enforced or even inspected. And as someone who lived just down the road from a farmer that "grass fed" his cattle, their food was definitely supplemented in the winter - especially when there's a ton of snow and ice covering the ground. Unlike bison, cattle isn't all that good at clearing the snow and ice to get to the grass underneath. But it was certainly fair to say that the vast majority of their diet was grass they foraged from pastures. There is "certified grass fed" by various companies, but I've no idea how thorough or honest they are in their "certification" - the certification isn't an FDA thing, that's for sure.

[@JacksonsMainAcc]

Binge watching / catching up with your episodes whilst I was sick was really great. I love seeing how your stories unfold and your farm grows 💖. (I think you saw me commenting on your cattle video - best of luck with them!)

[@northernpennrailproduction3373]

Happy Thursday Morgan

[@848meme]

Thanks Morgan, another good one

[@WesternCommie]

I have to thank you. I never thought I would use anything I learned from these videos, as I just found them interesting. I now raise chickens, ducks, and a lone goose.

[@MageSkeleton]

just one of the things you end up doing with such animals where you want them to know what they're allies look like is a long process of every day extending the exposure by like two seconds. So yes you first introduce cat to good dog, cat hisses, you just have to let the cat hiss at the dog for a bit and then bring cat back inside. Then the next day you kinda just do it again but for that little bit longer. Eventually the cat will stop hissing at the dog but you have to do it like everyday otherwise the cat will think dog is evil and should be hissed at. This is of my personal experience, it maybe hit or miss, or maybe i really don't know what i'm talking about because this was the only method i found and it was exhausting.

[@kendrickkelly2336]

I'm deaf as a doorknob. Please remember to enable KZbin's automatic Closed Captions! I really enjoy your channel, BTW. Hoping to see that passive chestnut seedling yield.

[@avilacanario]

I love this video. I have been wondering about Ron Swanson and the gang. That is definitely a team. Enjoying your perception of the way things are going within that group and how it seems like it growing in numbers. In fact, it's kind reminds me of watching one of those animal movies. Disney or ....? Even a lot of the comments are comical - hysterical. I hope you're still working on your book.

[@vickykirkland6629]

Hmmmm . I had to re-subscribe . Yet gave me the notification of your videos . Anyways! Love your videos . Xx

[@amandamiller6962]

ALEXANDER HAMILHEN!!!!🤣🤣🤣 I just love your farm!!🥰

[@trishhamilton2049]

I put rocks in my backyard water bowl for the wildlife, so bees do not get stuck if they are thirsty. 💞

[@Magesteff]

The P & R crew reminds me a bit of my High School and College groups of friends. Time and distance pulled us apart but in 2012 we started finding each other again thanks to the internet. Those relationships are still strong, just different now that we each have our own lives, and other friends.

[@Magesteff]

That could be the second half of the book, Ron Swanson networking with the 4geese and a few new close friends to make a better community!

[@ardesyvonne9406]

I snort laughed about the Fire Marshall Bill clip 🤣 You are hilarious Morgan!!

[@suzannegittins9574]

Morgan, you have become an animal behavioralist! I love this so much. You need to write a book regarding your observations.😊😊😊🙌