New Parlor Mats & Cleaning Calf Pens

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Milking, putting new mats in milking parlor, cleaning pens in calf barn, and a couple other jobs. Thanks for watching.

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  • @nmbr1bassr
    @nmbr1bassr Před 4 lety +57

    people like you are the backbone of this country, I have done some time on the Dairy Farm, it is hard work. We all owe the farmers and ranchers in this country a great deal of thanks and respect for what you all do!! Without you we would all starve!!

    • @ryanjones9498
      @ryanjones9498 Před 4 lety +1

      Backbone of the country? The left has convinced me that these are straight white Trump loving black and Mexican hating Nazis who need to pay slave reparations and give their land back to the Native Americans.

    • @saf5800
      @saf5800 Před 3 lety

      @@ryanjones9498 Jealous?

  • @snowwhite4h
    @snowwhite4h Před 4 lety +128

    I really appreciate the different camera angles he gives us.

  • @carolynrose753
    @carolynrose753 Před 4 lety +10

    I definitely approve of the change of mat. Much more suitable. You maybe able to utilize the others on high turning areas in the shed for the herd if you can attach them. Turning on concrete can be hard on the hip joints and uneven wear of the hoof. They also can make great door mats to trap the dirt.

  • @cowboyupnow63
    @cowboyupnow63 Před 4 lety +13

    Aw that morning shower when you trying to prep the cows in parlor for milking. Good reaction Eric.

  • @annglowacki7475
    @annglowacki7475 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for all your hard work and keeping us fed and “milked”, I appreciate you showing us all your operation, dedication, and bless you.

  • @Trollemharder
    @Trollemharder Před 4 lety +1

    I watch your videos and am amazed by the ethics you maintain nomatter what happens. Thanks for being an American Dairy Farmer

  • @LuckySlevin7
    @LuckySlevin7 Před 4 lety +16

    I have so much admiration for you. Your dedication to everything you do is so admirable. Every video I have watched so far has brought me joy and learning. I am currently watching your entire back catalog. Watching your "Seeding Alfalfa" Video and hearing the reasons you make these videos made me especially happy. I am so happy you share my faith in Jesus Christ. It is amazing how your channel is growing. that video is 1 year old and you are talking about not even needing to get 100k...
    I love watching your videos and getting to know you, but I also hope you get to spend a lot of time with your wife an daughter! I pray that you find a good balance.

  • @57143bodies
    @57143bodies Před 4 lety +4

    The pride you, your dad, employee(s) have in your farming operation deserves to be showcased in these segments. If that one cow could speak, she surely would have said, “Excuse me. I just couldn’t help it.”

  • @echoewest2685
    @echoewest2685 Před 4 lety +1

    God bless you and your family for the work you do to keep us all fed. Be well.

  • @kenrichardson4144
    @kenrichardson4144 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! Thanks for sharing❗❗❗ 🙂🙂🙂 👍👍👍

  • @carolkranawetter4044
    @carolkranawetter4044 Před 4 lety +2

    Joined your channel last week. You are one hardworking young man. Enjoy watching the teamwork between you and your father.

  • @barrymcbride
    @barrymcbride Před 4 lety +5

    Seen on the news about milk being dumped is all your milk being used.
    Thank You for your hard work.
    Stay safe.

  • @donbsea
    @donbsea Před 4 lety

    Whatever idea I may have had about dairy farming has been blown away. Your physical energy and time is amazing. Add in the expense of equipment, housing, repair of structures and equipment is bizarre. Then the cost of properly taking care of your animals, feeding them, medical care, etc. All my amazement from watching this one, my very first, of your videos. Thank you for adding into your day the time and energy in putting this/these videos together.

  • @lizl6232
    @lizl6232 Před 4 lety +11

    Love the way you talk to “the ladies”💕

  • @jtoddjb
    @jtoddjb Před 4 lety +2

    really nice parlor. I'd love to have that. I've milked in tie barns and in some very old parlors. The oldest was built in the 50's. 3 cows came in per side. they stood in line and we slid doors between each one. A lot of distance for just 3 cows. We fed grain in the parlor. At the bottom of these doors was a trough for the grain. It didn't work all that bad and I certainly prefer to any tie barn I've been in, but it took me 4 hours to milk 100 cows. So doing both milkings, plus feeding, and all the other chores made for some very long days. 4am to 9 or 10 at night if nothing went wrong. That was the first farm where I really fell in love with dairying in the early 90's. Sad to say it's part of a nearby golf course now. Most good land around here in northeastern NY, Lake Champlain and Hudson Valley regions has been developed or is currently being developed/butchered faster than farmers can hang on to just a few acres here and there. What these people don't seem to get is they want to move and build here because it's so beautiful, but 10 or 20 years after they do it's all developed and not beautiful anymore. so another farming area goes down for the next batch of developers. I've been watching it happen for 45 years now.

  • @edgarpalermo6603
    @edgarpalermo6603 Před 4 lety +2

    Another great video!! 👍😉

  • @macb.43
    @macb.43 Před 4 lety

    I used to stay in London (what a nightmare) but thankfully we moved to South West England, close to Bridgwater in Somerset. I absolutely love it here. It's a small village, 10 minutes from everything yet it's countryside. And every afternoon we hear the cows mooing, "milk me". They're couple minutes away, such beautiful animals. So I enjoyed watching your videos. I appreciate it's hard, consistent work but you can be proud of your farm.

  • @10poundsofcarp
    @10poundsofcarp Před 4 lety +164

    I love how the cows just looks at you while eating like "there he goes again with that weird thing on his hand"

    • @raynonabohrer5624
      @raynonabohrer5624 Před 4 lety

      Look we are now all movie stars! Isn't that right Marilyn Monroe Shirley Temple Betty Davis. And many more!

    • @itzpete1689
      @itzpete1689 Před 4 lety +1

      Charlie FunBoy 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @johnwalker5745
      @johnwalker5745 Před 4 lety

      😂😂so true

    • @southjerseysound7340
      @southjerseysound7340 Před 4 lety

      It's crazy how much they notice. When my uncle passed away his heard dropped milk production almost 40% for a bit and the vet said that it was because they were depressed and stressed from missing him.

  • @mikemoore8135
    @mikemoore8135 Před 4 lety +3

    AS a compliment to you and your family, you have the cleanest cows out of a lot of other dairy’s I watch.

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 Před 4 lety +1

    Another full day! Thanks for sharing.

  • @bettysmith5892
    @bettysmith5892 Před 4 lety +6

    Parlor looks awesome!!!

  • @Marshall_Weber
    @Marshall_Weber Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome Video and Much Love As Always!!!!

  • @stanstanly3812
    @stanstanly3812 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your videos and for being a farmer. You give a great insight into dairy farming and what goes on day to day. The nation thanks you.

  • @discoveryman59
    @discoveryman59 Před 4 lety +2

    Lots of work that's for sure but it does look like a very satisfying job. They say "Thank A Farmer" boy truer words have never been spoken! THANKS!!!!

  • @stephentreadwell8436
    @stephentreadwell8436 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Video. Thanks for taking time out of your day to share with us.

  • @tominkerry
    @tominkerry Před 4 lety

    It's great to see a professional at work. Thank you for sharing this and stay safe

  • @lindamorrow7573
    @lindamorrow7573 Před 4 lety +1

    Good job on that milking parlour👍

  • @livgoodyear8416
    @livgoodyear8416 Před 4 lety +1

    The checkered pattern looks great !!

  • @TheGamer-ux2lr
    @TheGamer-ux2lr Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the brush update.

  • @akiram_
    @akiram_ Před 4 lety +2

    I just found your channel. Its great to see how good the girls are being taken care of. Thank you for letting us tag along on the farm and love the different camera views! 👏🤗

  • @dougdiplacido2406
    @dougdiplacido2406 Před 4 lety

    First time I have seen the calf barn. Nice looking unit. You always teach something new in your videos. The news mats in the milking parlor look really nice and seem they will be easier to clean up. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @bigwallyhdfb
    @bigwallyhdfb Před 4 lety +1

    Mats look great thanks for sharing

  • @charlesbray3118
    @charlesbray3118 Před 4 lety +46

    Still cant believe you have a wife and a kid you look like you are 17 but love the videos

  • @Patriot3791
    @Patriot3791 Před 4 lety +109

    You better show us some footage of the pressure washing of the calf stalls.

    • @teamupwithjacob67
      @teamupwithjacob67 Před 4 lety

      No

    • @tylercook2577
      @tylercook2577 Před 4 lety +1

      Why?

    • @edouardvezina8235
      @edouardvezina8235 Před 4 lety +7

      @@tylercook2577 satisfying

    • @matthewbaker1662
      @matthewbaker1662 Před 4 lety +3

      @@teamupwithjacob67 wdym nooooo a quick time lapse if it so like 30 seconds or something super satisfying

    • @matthewbaker1662
      @matthewbaker1662 Před 4 lety +2

      @@tylercook2577 like eds said and like i just said to isaac a 30 second time lapse of it would be so satisfying....idk how much the cement is perm stained but id assume not a lot with what goes on the floor so high pressure water on just dirty floor will be so satisfying like beyond belief

  • @fredivory4304
    @fredivory4304 Před 4 lety +1

    You're always so polite to your cows. 🙂

  • @tomgorham5599
    @tomgorham5599 Před 4 lety +13

    Hello. I liked the shot of the clock. You should show the time more often. Then it would give everyone a chance to see how long your days are and how busy you are throughout the day.

  • @thinchey3
    @thinchey3 Před 4 lety +3

    Mats look awesome

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Před 4 lety

    what a day's work. thank you for taking such good care of your stock.

  • @kimcwhite6509
    @kimcwhite6509 Před 4 lety

    You take such good care of your cows! Non farmers may not notice how clean, well fed, and content your cows are. Keeping their hooves trimmed and always keeping an eye on them while milking is a great way to see health issues early. Thx for the great videos!

  • @potbelliedolman8939
    @potbelliedolman8939 Před 4 lety

    Mats do look good! Makes the area pop!! Thanks for the videos!!

  • @christianterrill3503
    @christianterrill3503 Před 4 lety +1

    Milking parlor is looking really good! I watched a video from last year this morning and what a difference!

  • @johnperry5102
    @johnperry5102 Před 4 lety +1

    super video, you did a really great job, the milking parlor looks super, i bet it really feels good on the feet, you guys work hard and long hours also, we all really enjoyed it thanks for sharing

  • @joykiser6673
    @joykiser6673 Před 4 lety +2

    New mats look spectacular. Another super video!

  • @dimduk
    @dimduk Před 4 lety

    Those back scratchers are a good investment, your family is good to their cows.

  • @ashleyhall1375
    @ashleyhall1375 Před 4 lety +4

    That little calf at 9:30 just melts my heart ❤️ cause he or she is being so noisy and is wondering what you gentlemen are doing!! LOL 🐄 🐮

  • @barbarabelmar3819
    @barbarabelmar3819 Před 4 lety +9

    I Love how you work so hard to give your animals a clean and healthy environment. Happy cows produce more. love the series

  • @lancecornell5371
    @lancecornell5371 Před 4 lety +3

    Worked on mats before, they really help, good job.

  • @BoydGilbreath
    @BoydGilbreath Před 4 lety

    I knew a lot of water was required, but it makes it real to see how much cleaning you have to do. Just not to much way to go but lots of water!

  • @waynebulson941
    @waynebulson941 Před 4 lety

    I remember your episode when those black mats were put in. I commented in agreement with your displeasure. They do absorb body weight nicely, but a real pain to clean! You surely are a hard worker. Cudos to you and your family; and a prayer for blessing on all farmers during these hard time with CoronaVirus.

  • @jonathanosborne9889
    @jonathanosborne9889 Před 4 lety

    God bless you son and your father when we will keep you in prayer with our farms in this world today

  • @stevenrud6593
    @stevenrud6593 Před 4 lety

    Really like your calf barn setup. Your whole operation looks great. Really like that spreader to.

  • @rd3268
    @rd3268 Před 4 lety +1

    This is so satisfying, keep up ur work

  • @anitajonker9485
    @anitajonker9485 Před 3 lety

    I love the calf barn set up it's so amazingly designed and functional this video is no the like list lol

  • @Trex4429
    @Trex4429 Před 4 lety

    Eric, I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for doing what you do. God has blessed our nation with people like you and your family who work long and difficult hours to keep us fed. Thank you and stay safe.

  • @Weatheredge
    @Weatheredge Před 4 lety +1

    ...nice touch in the parlor with the 4:00 am fatigue mats

  • @Callabris
    @Callabris Před 4 lety +45

    One of my favorite things about your farm is the "special needs cows" I've seen farms that won't even bother with animals that need extra care and attention. They usually just get sent to a slaughter house. Really shows you care more about your cattle then a lot of the bigger farms who mostly just see them as a tool for making money.

    • @rossoneill891
      @rossoneill891 Před 4 lety +9

      If he was losing money on them he would send them to slaughter like any other it has to be done

    • @crackwitz
      @crackwitz Před 3 lety +1

      it does take some attention and work to care for sick individuals but they are still productive members of society

  • @karenwillard1878
    @karenwillard1878 Před 4 lety +6

    I love that your giRL's are so clean.

  • @cadendenniss9375
    @cadendenniss9375 Před 4 lety +1

    Your work ethic is amazing

  • @wayneburnett8532
    @wayneburnett8532 Před 4 lety +1

    Heck yea. Got that grasshopper 👌👍🏻

  • @TD3_Archery
    @TD3_Archery Před 4 lety

    We have the same skid loader. It ended up having an engine failure the other day and we bought a 14' S750 bobcat. It's amazing how much better the newer skid loaders are. Just sucks they are so spendy for the newer ones.

  • @danfinley3690
    @danfinley3690 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for all the work you out into these videos

  • @CrazyMaXtreme
    @CrazyMaXtreme Před 4 lety +2

    What a great feeling when Millennial farmer and you upload haha!!

  • @bsstager3898
    @bsstager3898 Před 4 lety +2

    I love the one calf at 9:30 standing up just to be able to see the skid steer.

  • @edwardsofin3593
    @edwardsofin3593 Před 4 lety +1

    Eric.... Great Looking Matts.

  • @thanhluu5350
    @thanhluu5350 Před 4 lety

    OMG too much hard work, thanks for your dairy that I use everyday.

  • @alanconnors8881
    @alanconnors8881 Před 4 lety

    GREAT ergonomic upgrade with mats.

  • @FlippingSloth
    @FlippingSloth Před 4 lety +1

    yup just as i expected .. farmers are some of, if not the most hardest working people in the world :)

  • @justinaddy7541
    @justinaddy7541 Před 4 lety

    Keep up the Good Work. You are a Great Farmer.

  • @buynsell365
    @buynsell365 Před 4 lety

    You guys have the cleanest dairy I have seen on youtube. Keep up the great work.

  • @cindyconnour446
    @cindyconnour446 Před 4 lety +2

    Much improved look! And if any damaged, can be easily replaced.

    • @NeuralEngin33r
      @NeuralEngin33r Před 4 lety

      really doubt it will last, but what do I know. Im zeroth generation

  • @okieben70
    @okieben70 Před 4 lety +1

    Floors look great, weather looks good too.

  • @BenjaminBerry-dr4qu
    @BenjaminBerry-dr4qu Před 4 lety

    You have a very nice farm. Lots of work. Hope it warms us soon..

  • @SAB_Agri
    @SAB_Agri Před 4 lety +1

    Eric again great video.
    Stay Safe 👍🙏

  • @aj9379
    @aj9379 Před 4 lety

    id only buy from this farm just based on how you guys operate! true farmers!

  • @devito501
    @devito501 Před 4 lety +5

    We did our parlour with them an also the whole collection yard too . Best thing we ever did.

    • @nsgkuaov
      @nsgkuaov Před 4 lety

      devito501 we ordered the 40mm ones a week ago 1m square look to be exactly the same but just for the pit , they are nice under foot but I can't see them lasting under cows , anyway do the cows not start to lydown in the yard while waiting? Ours probably would especially at this time of year when it can take 2 and a half hours to milk. I am in Ireland and they cost €40 each plus the vat so the collecting yard may do without.

  • @rebeccastratton4114
    @rebeccastratton4114 Před 4 lety

    I am a new subscriber. I found you by accident and now I'm hooked! I love the way you care for your farm and dairy cows. Seems like you are more humane than some.
    Thanks for your extremely long hard working days. I love milk and milk products!

  • @BlazeDuskdreamer
    @BlazeDuskdreamer Před 4 lety +2

    New floor looks nice!

  • @terrymyers4040
    @terrymyers4040 Před 4 lety +9

    We use to milk 400 cows then We stopped in 2004 because we could not find help, but now we raise 700 heifers for a dairy farm that milks 2000 cows in norther Ohio and I live in south eastern Ohio

  • @casey5711
    @casey5711 Před 4 lety

    Eric your great at this , nice gate system in the calf barn 😀👍🏾🚜🐄🐄

  • @greenthumb6875
    @greenthumb6875 Před 4 lety +1

    Use those scrap rubber in front of work bench and to lie under machines. Your family is very organized, God Bless.

  • @Classifiedreality
    @Classifiedreality Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the show, I am sure it takes twice as long to get the job done when filming...so thanks, bless you and yours...

  • @TheCarriecarrie41
    @TheCarriecarrie41 Před 4 lety +1

    It's like cleaning a huge kitty litter box!

  • @smithhomsteadfarm5499
    @smithhomsteadfarm5499 Před 4 lety +1

    Plus love the videos keep up the great work.

  • @jodieckman3299
    @jodieckman3299 Před 4 lety +14

    I love this youtube channel it's so good

  • @JB-yh1yx
    @JB-yh1yx Před 4 lety

    ..hard working n having fun ...I SALUTE YOU ....GOD BLESS

  • @CreditCEO
    @CreditCEO Před 4 lety

    You are by far one of the hardest working people I’ve ever seen. I appreciate you giving us an inside look at your farm. It’s fascinating!

  • @ek1414_
    @ek1414_ Před 4 lety

    New mats look great!

  • @SasduPlessis
    @SasduPlessis Před 4 lety +1

    I know I've said it before, but I'm saying it again: It really is very enjoyable and motivating to watch your video. I like the style in how you do it. Great video again. Thanks Appreciate the time you take to do it in between all the farm chores. Can't figure out how you really do it. Must eat a lot of your precious time!

  • @keepamericayisraelgreat5708

    Not sure what you do to make your videos so enjoyable as always Thanks ....

  • @davidnicholson5324
    @davidnicholson5324 Před 4 lety

    Wow your one helluva Man. You and your pa make a difference in this confused world 😉. You both are a great teem.

  • @billsexton4811
    @billsexton4811 Před 4 lety +1

    Eric , I really liked those new mats in the parlor . It looks like you guys have some beautiful weather there .

  • @ohPokey
    @ohPokey Před 4 lety

    The new mats look nice.

  • @adams9355
    @adams9355 Před 4 lety

    You gentlemen run a clean, efficient operation.

  • @jettron1
    @jettron1 Před 4 lety

    Another thumbs up Eric. Hope all is well, I keep hearing stories of Dairy farmers dumping gallons and gallons of milk, hope this "new norm" hasn't affected the farm to much.

  • @scottm344
    @scottm344 Před 4 lety

    Come on everyone let's help support this dairy farmer and get him to 200k this year.

  • @joelee662
    @joelee662 Před 4 lety

    Nice job in the calf barn
    Eric I see it was a long day for you today God bless your father he's quite a worker to thanks for sharing the video 👍🇺🇸

  • @CountylineFarming
    @CountylineFarming Před 4 lety +1

    Loved the video!!

  • @chrisandert9171
    @chrisandert9171 Před 4 lety

    Another great video showing day to day life on a dairy farm

  • @michelleellsworth3886
    @michelleellsworth3886 Před 4 lety

    Thank you again for all of your hard work. Always in awe when I watch your vlog on how much work it takes. Very grateful for people like you and your family. Sincerely Michelle Pup Harley and Kitty Liam from Arlington Massachusetts.

  • @asquithmainlines699
    @asquithmainlines699 Před 4 lety

    You are going to love the new mats. Saskdutch Kid put similar mats in his milking parlour a while back and he said they are really comfortable to be on. Your back and feet will thank you in about 20 years.