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DairyFarmKindOfLife
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Registrace 25. 02. 2023
Husband and wife duo, Eddy and Lauren, take on dairy farming as third generation dairy farmers in Southwestern Ontario.
With 60 cows, a GEA r9500 robotic milking system, a decent sense of humour, and three young kids in tow - you're invited to join us in the fun in our Dairy Farm Kind of Life! Join us as we share raw highlights and real challenges of our simple and imperfect lives on our small family farm!
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With 60 cows, a GEA r9500 robotic milking system, a decent sense of humour, and three young kids in tow - you're invited to join us in the fun in our Dairy Farm Kind of Life! Join us as we share raw highlights and real challenges of our simple and imperfect lives on our small family farm!
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Loader Tractor Breakdown: Should We Upgrade or Fix? Watch Us Decide
Loader Tractor Breakdown: Should We Upgrade or Fix? Watch Us Decide
In this video, we’re tackling a tough choice: fix our broken loader tractor or buy a new one? We’ll show you the problems with our tractor, compare the repair and upgrade costs, and explain our decision. Join us to see what we choose and why!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates. 🚜💥
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💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below. What challenges do you think are the hardest for dairy farmers today?
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more farm adventures.
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Where to buy our calf hutches and other calf equipment: www.steelheadag.com/
5% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS for the rest of 2024 with referencing our channel - Dairy Farm Kind of Life
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Would you like easy meal solutions to get quick and easy meals on the table before chores or extracurriculars?
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#farming #loadertractor #compacttractor #equipmentupgrade #johndeere #johndeeretractor #tractorbreakdown #farmequipment #heavymachinery #tractorrepair #farminglife #farmtour #dairyfarm
In this video, we’re tackling a tough choice: fix our broken loader tractor or buy a new one? We’ll show you the problems with our tractor, compare the repair and upgrade costs, and explain our decision. Join us to see what we choose and why!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates. 🚜💥
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💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below. What challenges do you think are the hardest for dairy farmers today?
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more farm adventures.
Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post a new video!
Where to buy our calf hutches and other calf equipment: www.steelheadag.com/
5% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS for the rest of 2024 with referencing our channel - Dairy Farm Kind of Life
Major Dairy A.I. Services Ltd. profile.php?id=100057357441964
czcams.com/video/ubJf6mfetM8/video.html
Would you like easy meal solutions to get quick and easy meals on the table before chores or extracurriculars?
Shop here! laurenkoster.epicure.com/en-ca/category/meal-solutions
Follow us for more behind-the-scenes farming content!
FACEBOOK - profile.php?id=100090945212050
INSTAGRAM - dairyfarmkindoflife
TIKTIK - www.tiktok.com/@dairyfarmkindoflife
#farming #loadertractor #compacttractor #equipmentupgrade #johndeere #johndeeretractor #tractorbreakdown #farmequipment #heavymachinery #tractorrepair #farminglife #farmtour #dairyfarm
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First Cut Hay - Better Late than Never!
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Join us on our dairy farm as we dive into the busy season of harvesting and bagging our first cut haylage! In this video, we’ll take you through the entire process, from chopping to bagging the haylage, ensuring it’s perfectly preserved for our cows. What You'll See in This Video: 🌿 Chopping and Bagging: Get an up-close look at our chopping and bagging process, where we create airtight bags tha...
Corn Seed Experiment (Wild Results!!)
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Join us for this quick video as we dive into a fascinating experiment to test the viability of old corn seeds. 🌱 We had two bags of corn seeds: ~ One bag that had been open for 1 year. ~ Another bag that had been open for 2 years. We wanted to know if these seeds were still good for planting, so we conducted a germination test to see how well they would sprout. The results were wild and complet...
Teaching Her to Drive the Tractor | Can She Cut Hay?
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🚜 Join us for this exciting and somewhat heated lesson as Lauren takes the wheel of Eddy's beloved John Deere 7210R Tractor for the VERY FIRST TIME! With Eddy as the teacher, can Lauren survive the task of mowing hay with his constant jokes and badgering? But the fun doesn't stop there! After the tractor driving lesson, Lauren heads to the dairy barn solo as Eddy continues cutting the hay field...
The Hardest Part of Dairy Farming & Tractor Troubles (Again!)
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Take a deep dive with us into the world of modern-day dairy farming to uncover the toughest challenges that farmers face. Hit subscribe to join us on the farm weekly! From financial struggles to environmental concerns, dairy farmers have a lot on their plates. Join us as we explore these issues and share firsthand as we navigate these rough waters. Disclaimer: We understand that we farm in Cana...
Robot Dairy Farm Vlog: Secrets to Fixing a Flat
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Get ready for an inside look at farm life, from tractor mishaps to field work confessions. Subscribe now to follow our journey through the ups and downs of running a farm. 🔧 Flat Tire Fix: Watch as we tackle a flat tire on our John Deere packer. Eddy explains to Lauren what NOT to do when removing a tire from the hub. 🌾 The Truth About Field Work: You've asked if Lauren does any field work ... ...
Could This Be The BEST Robot Feed Pusher?!
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Vlog - 51: Finding the Perfect Robot Feed Pusher | How to Find the Best Robot Feed Pusher | Dairy Farm Kind of Life Come robotic feed pusher shopping with us! We can't wait to show you what we learned! Major Dairy AI Services Ltd. CALL BOB TODAY FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH! You won't regret it. 519-803-0225 profile.php?id=100057357441964 Watch this video for more information on ou...
Our First Heifer Calf is Having Her First Calf!!
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We have something truly special to share with you: our very first heifer, born right here on our dairy farm, is about to have her first calf! Where to buy our calf hutches and other calf equipment: www.steelheadag.com/ 5% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS for the rest of 2024 with referencing our channel - Dairy Farm Kind of Life Similar videos: czcams.com/video/ohRcL4g7zjY/video.html czcams.com/video/w...
Robot Fed vs. Traditionally Raised Heifers
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Compare our traditionally raised heifer calves with our brother's robotic fed calves as we see which produces better results! Indoor robotics or traditional outdoor? Subscribe to our channel for dairy farming content of all kinds. Where to buy our calf hutches and other calf equipment: www.steelheadag.com/ 5% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS for the rest of 2024 with referencing our channel - Dairy Far...
The Jobs We Never Show You! Robotic Dairy Farm
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Peek in on this video to see the jobs you NEVER actually see on an operational dairy farm! Subscribe to our channel for dairy farming content of all kinds. Where to buy our calf hutches and other calf equipment: www.steelheadag.com/ 5% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS for the rest of 2024 with referencing our channel - Dairy Farm Kind of Life Similar videos: czcams.com/video/oQ9x20hT3ow/video.html czca...
What's Wrong with Our Feed?! & Spring Cleaning
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What's Wrong with Our Feed?! & Spring Cleaning
Drying Off Dairy Cows with Milking Robots
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Drying Off Dairy Cows with Milking Robots
Dairy Farming FAILS - Udderly Hilarious!
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Dairy Farming FAILS - Udderly Hilarious!
Can She Handle the Farm on Her Own? (Part 2)
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Can She Handle the Farm on Her Own? (Part 2)
He Left Her Alone on the Robot Dairy Farm (Part 1)
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He Left Her Alone on the Robot Dairy Farm (Part 1)
When to Hire Help on the Farm (or any small business)
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When to Hire Help on the Farm (or any small business)
Robotic Dairy Barn Milkhouse Tour (& what we would change)
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Robotic Dairy Barn Milkhouse Tour (& what we would change)
Is the Dairy Industry Dying?! | DairyFarmKindOLife
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Is the Dairy Industry Dying?! | DairyFarmKindOLife
Dirty Jobs: Dairy Farm Edition - Filthiest Jobs on the Farm!
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Dirty Jobs: Dairy Farm Edition - Filthiest Jobs on the Farm!
Tie Stall Milking Barn Tour - 1,000 Subs Promise Delivered!
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Tie Stall Milking Barn Tour - 1,000 Subs Promise Delivered!
He Almost Lost an Eye Moving Cattle!!
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He Almost Lost an Eye Moving Cattle!!
Manure Blender SNAPPED & Sorting Heifers (conflict included)
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Manure Blender SNAPPED & Sorting Heifers (conflict included)
Back on YouTube! Chores with a Robotic Milking System
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Back on CZcams! Chores with a Robotic Milking System
Maintaining Milking Robots · What's Involved?
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Maintaining Milking Robots · What's Involved?
Artificial Insemination/ Breeding in Dairy Cows
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Artificial Insemination/ Breeding in Dairy Cows
Always fun to get a new piece of equipment! The buddy seat is a must when you have kids!
Thanks for the video. My allegiance is to John Deere so I can’t believe you bought something that is not green! I’m curious, what does a new loader tractor like that set you back? Was the John Deere a lot more expensive than the others?
I'm not open minded.....I'm just broke...... can't even afford to pay attention 😂😂 down here in the states we like to give our product away.👍😂😂
Congrats on the new tractor. Great to watch you again!! Keep em com'n!!!
Massey Ferguson 135 is a good tractor
Always something broke on the farm isn't there. Congratulation on the new tractor. However, I was surprised because it had the joystick rather than mechanical - especially after his talk about the back up sensors. But the extra power will be nice I am sure. Great info. Good video!
Good choice 😊
Hello, I've been binge watching your videos and thought I'd suggest an HLA high dump bucket for your skidsteer so you don't have to rattle your skidsteer while filling your tmr mixer. I'm from a dairy as well and wouldn't wish that shaking to loosen parts.😊
Very efficient! 👍🏻
Great to have you back! So many interesting things happening in the summer and it’s fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the encouragement!! And for watching :)
Been missing your videos, glad your back. I always wondered what the cost of a custom chopper was, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the encouragement and for watching :)
That looks like a really big manure pit 😄
You got that right!
How do you get the sand out of the lagoon for don't lagoon space?
Being as we have only been farming here with that pit for two years we haven't needed to yet. But when the time comes we will bring in an excavator to dig it out and into a spreader.
Productive crop -well done. Poop smoothies are hard to make with sand I'm sure. Crops should respond well.
Yes it always feels good to get it done! Hahaha yes, truly. Thanks for the comment :)
Always nice having extra hands on deck on projects like that..... that's not bad at all to have it done in 3.5 hours..... wish I had the option.... my feed varies on quality cause of time it takes me to get it done.
Very true. We thought it was fast. Sorry to hear it's not an option over there! Thanks for the comment, and for watching, Rob :)
OMG great to watch you again! Great video!!!
Thank you!! Glad to be back, thanks for watching :)
why did you take this channel down FUCK THE HATERS
Does it work on other things😏😏😏😏
probably yes. but i doubt the automated camera aren't trained to recognise anything else other than cow's teats.
That's really cool! Love that you shared that with us!!
Awesome experiment guys!!
Good for you - that would be a lot of money to just throw away. I appreciate the comments from MissouriRob and dhansonranch also. 👍🏻👍🏻
If stored properly, seed will be good to go...... apparently your storage technique is working ...... by design or accident 👍😁😁😁
Right on! Unfortunately the general public is led to believe that nothing lasts - but larger kernels like corn will last for years, if not decades, if kept proper. In a lot of cases, seed companies are required to put an "expiry" date on things even though it is a meaningless date. Glad you did the germination test instead of just chucking it.
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Hey, can’t seem to find your video on your calf hutches. Wondering the brand you use. Our family loves watching your channel, keep up the great work!
Hey! Thanks for watching and for the comment. Below are a couple of videos that talk about/ touch on calves and hutches. We use Calf-Tel hutches from Steel Head Ag - www.steelheadag.com/deluxeii we highly recommend going through Steel Head Ag and if you reference our channel while placing an order they'll give you 5% off all regular priced items! czcams.com/video/-sVpL2a8Hls/video.html czcams.com/video/oQ9x20hT3ow/video.html
Eddy can you inform us of fresh heifers breeding and current bulls you are using, have you used 3Star Oh Ranger - Red ? Cheers Richard
We'll work on this!
Hi Richard We are using all EastGen Bulls If your familiar with them. I have used ranger Red. I have a red cow confirmed to that bull. Should be born later summer. No heifers from ranger red yet.
Thanks Eddy, I think EastGen is connected to Semex. Cheers Richard 🇦🇺
@@user-cw2cs6qx1l yes they are!
@@user-cw2cs6qx1l some other bulls we have been using on the heifers lately are Bruins, Kirk, leyhigh And for the cows 🐄 we have also been using Pathway, Angle
Nice looking heifers
Thanks 👍
Didn't get in from fields till 12:30 am....... terribly long day...... had to watch my friends to the north.... always glad to see a new video.....be safe up there👍
Thanks for the comment, Rob! I hope all went well.
Great job driving the tractor and mower Lauren
Thank you!
Great video Eddy and Lauren
Glad you enjoyed it!
How’s the Rovibec feed pusher working out?
Oh it is excellent. Wouldn’t go without it. Works every single day. No hiccups
Enjoyed this. Good job on learning to drive the tractor and hay bind. You'll be spending hours out there before too long. Field definitely looks wet. Hopefully you are able to get the rest of fields done Eddy - it's been cool and rainy here for 4 days now. I have been wondering how you get the first time heifer's used to being milked by the robot....I now have a good idea. How many days do you have to run them through before they get with the program? Thanks for sharing that. Great job on using the milk to feed calves - I like that. Great video!
The heifers usually take about a week, of running them through 3 x a day before they get it. Sometimes 10 days. We got the hay cut and Haylage done. Stay tuned for the next video!
@@EddyKoster-st3wb That is certainly a time commitment. Nice!
@@dhansonranch well after the first couple days when we are done collecting the milk for calves, all I have to do is chase them in the robot. I don’t have to manually attach it or stand there. Just leave
@@EddyKoster-st3wb Oh okay. Fair enough. Thanks for the explanation.
Awesome video loran you got this. Lol eddy be full time driver
Thank you!
Nice job on the tractor! Really enjoyed this video!!
Thank you!!
Lol you should really find a smaller container for your milk replacer- that one is way too big
Right?! Lol
It's no secret that I didn't grow up on a dairy farm. And clearly it shows 😉 In all seriousness, I love learning new things on our small family dairy farm literally every day and wouldn't change this simple life for anything else (most days)! 🚜Subscribe to our channel for more farming content, and don't forget to hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest adventures!
LOL - too funny!!!
If the sand gets pushed in the manure scraper gutter? How can you clean it ?
We don’t clean it. We try to use as little as possible and keep the cows as comfortable as possible and then spread the sand on the fields.
Do you guys have a sand lane or some other way to reclaim some of the sand before the manure goes in the pit?
We don’t believe we milk enough cows to have a sand lane. The sand goes in the manure pit. One day if we are milking over 100 cows we may look into an investment of saving the sand.
I like Mark Harvey’s comment about upper body strength. 👍🏻👍🏻
Anybody who takes the extra effort to make their animals healthier and happier are heroes in my book. And raking all that sand will increase your upper body strength which will benefit you in other ways. Win-win!
Gee thanks! Yes raking the sand is a work-out, win-win for sure :)
Things u do for ur cows so they can be comfy... So they are free on big land all day except for the time when they need to be milked and during night (sleep) time. Ur such good people, for not keeping them in 1by1 all day everyday for rest of their life and grant them space more than once a month. Poor choice of words morons.
There are many benefits to using sand bedding for dairy cows. Buuuut there are negatives too. Watch the video to find out the top four reasons we use sand bedding in our dairy barn and the reasons we don't like it.
Farming can be frustrating and very uncertain guys!! Keep pushing forward!! The cropping has been challenging and equipment can be hard to deal with as well sometimes!! Your not alone with your challenges!!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Owen and Liam helped me milk tonight and told me headaches you all been going throu. I lost a cow last week fresh heifer only milked her like a week. Been Trying to save my corn from to much rain. Probably replant some. Hope things get going for you guys 👍
Hey Brandon, That’s too bad. So you guys have been getting to much rain??
I think after all this a new dryer. Yup. Cheaper then a new tractor. Hahaha!!!
Hahaha I like the way you think!
Great video Eddy and Lauren
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thats a funny color green Eddy!
And it begins 😆
Oh the joys of farming! But I agree with Eddie, That's life. It will be interesting to see next weeks video - lol. By the looks of it though, you already decided on new tractor vs repair - but if you are still deciding I would suggest repair. Especially if the other is used...it boils down to the devil you know or the devil you don't. If you are thinking new, then run the other way! lol. We are experiencing wet and a lot of folks don't have their crops in here either.
Thanks for the advice!! We still hadn’t decided. Just demoing a couple while ours is being fixed.
@@EddyKoster-st3wb Sorry about spelling your name wrong in my comment Eddy! I did not mean for it to come across as advice. But rather I was just expressing my way of looking at it and thus I am simply suggesting. Food for thought if you will. Far be it from me to give advice on something like this..lol.
@@dhansonranch lol 👍🏻
Ohh 😮!! I saw a Deutz!!!! 🙌🏻