Training Oxen

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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2010
  • with Drew Conroy and Tim Huppe, present information on training a handy team of oxen using three kinds of commands - verbal, body position and physical touch. The step-by-step program starts with selecting calves, handling the animals in the barn, establishing training goals and pre-yoke training. They then move to how to yoke the team, hitch and work them, prepare for competition and doing practical work. This video clearly demonstrates that anyone with an interest in cattle can have the satisfaction of training a team. See how much progress you can make in the minimum training time of one month to educate and condition the cattle. 2 hours. DVD available from Rural Heritage.

Komentáře • 32

  • @tubinthesalt
    @tubinthesalt Před 12 lety +6

    the stick is an extension of the hand - the girl was not "hitting" the animal (as in beating or whipping). This type of driving is to teach the animal and give it directions and keep it focused. It is never meant to hurt or be painful. The apple you suggest comes later (when they're not working) and builds the relationship of trust and friendship with the animals. The stick helps them understand what you want them to do in the moment and is never meant to hurt the animal.

  • @originaldeftom
    @originaldeftom Před 7 lety +9

    I disagree with one of the last statements "They are not very bright!" Well, that is very much dependent on the individual and I have met very smart oxen in my life. I believe in being a bit mean and lean when it comes to work, but overly generous when it comes to rest and play. Rewarding good behaviour is EVERYTHING.

  • @dougarnold7955
    @dougarnold7955 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow. This is cool. When I was a kid in the 70's (I'm 55) my dad trained his steer when the steer was ...oh, three...maybe...we worked him solo for many years.
    Great video. Thanks.

  • @chaitanyamangal1585
    @chaitanyamangal1585 Před 12 lety +1

    These oxen trainers are wonderful people and the oxen look healthy and happy!

  • @LudovicNarayan-nw2lw
    @LudovicNarayan-nw2lw Před 28 dny

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @lucethegoose1995
    @lucethegoose1995 Před 11 lety +2

    as soon as possible i started going in the pen with my two bulls (soon to be steer) when they were 3 days old the sooner the better just before you start halter breaking them make sure they arnt scared of you good luck

  • @chaitanyamangal1585
    @chaitanyamangal1585 Před 12 lety

    thanks- yes we are going to turn them into steers in a few months - they are learning commands now and are doing really well! now they are about 3 months old! I can't wait to see them learn everything- unfortunately we really have no soil here fpr them to plough but maby we can hook them up with a cart or something fun like that

  • @mercedeswalt6621
    @mercedeswalt6621 Před 5 lety +1

    When you say cattle and oxen, do you use those terms interchangeably or are you talking about two different beasts?

  • @purplesometimes62
    @purplesometimes62 Před 11 lety

    What breed are the white cattle? Are they Chianina?

  • @JoaoVitor-px3dj
    @JoaoVitor-px3dj Před 3 lety

    👌🏻😄

  • @mangalamata
    @mangalamata Před 12 lety

    this is wonderful! We have two baby bulls and we want to train them - they are about 4 weeks old- when do you start?-- All these bulls here are beautiful and so happy to be engaged! I greatly admire you and applaud you for this important service-- and thanks for the video!

  • @smoulder2908
    @smoulder2908 Před 3 lety +3

    "They're not very bright" 😱 I'm still new to the whole oxen scene, but this is blasphemous! I'll have you know these are VERY intelligent creatures. How dare you insult the very pride and joy of our work like that... despicable.

    • @xin0
      @xin0 Před 3 lety

      You must be a Hindu Indian

  • @cowpoke02
    @cowpoke02 Před 10 lety +2

    cattle need to see a stick or they forget and stand there . look at at you and laugh . hang onto a stick they work with you and remember haha. pretty cool animals . smart enough to get there way .

  • @ranveersinghgurjar7001

    Why don't you tried Indian bull or watch an video of Indian bull cart

  • @vermouthstone9446
    @vermouthstone9446 Před rokem

    oxen are slower and less muscular than horses, but they are easier to care for and require less feed。Because cattle are ruminants, their ability to digest grass is significantly higher than that of horses, so they do not need the high-nutrient feed that horses need。
    Cattle can work continuously for six hours a day, and horses can work eight hours a day. But cattle are better able to adapt to complex terrain than horses.
    Horses can easily injure their legs plowing in muddy fields because they only have one toe.
    The water buffalo, on the other hand, is born for mud. The buffalo is slower than the ox, but the size and strength of the buffalo are higher than the ox.The genes of the swamp buffalo make it more capable of focusing and communicating with people than cattle or horses.

  • @JR-wg6mm
    @JR-wg6mm Před 5 lety +3

    Matthew 11:29-31. Beautiful picture.

    • @xin0
      @xin0 Před 3 lety

      Matthew 11:29-30*

  • @pkzadam115able2
    @pkzadam115able2 Před 10 lety +1

    This is the second Chinese version for a zodiac sign! Lol!

  • @localyokel8534
    @localyokel8534 Před 3 lety +2

    So, do Saint Paul's letters correctly use the Yoked Ox metaphors correctly? Is unequally Yoke accurate for OX and for Christians?

  • @lucethegoose1995
    @lucethegoose1995 Před 11 lety

    i use a stick i dont hit my steer its for encouragement

  • @beautifuldreamer3991
    @beautifuldreamer3991 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm sorry pal, you might think cows aren't very bright? There's no such thing as a stupid animal. Not cow,not horse,not donkey. Cow's are far smarter than people realize.....

    • @rafterbarr1506
      @rafterbarr1506 Před 2 lety

      Pooping in the feed trough or waterer is not the sign of a "smart" animal. It is not like they have a big open area to do that in.

  • @lovelyjacklie7590
    @lovelyjacklie7590 Před 4 lety

    I think I prefer not trainee oxen with head stuff wood I rather not cuz it will not make them too comfortable look at them.. they look like hard to walk. Which is not very acceptable at all for me because it is just try find other gentle trainee!

  • @fht2395rjaf2
    @fht2395rjaf2 Před 11 lety

    Bastards treating them as slaves

  • @mercedeswalt6621
    @mercedeswalt6621 Před 5 lety

    When you say cattle and oxen, do you use those terms interchangeably or are you talking about two different beasts?

    • @goatcheezius2399
      @goatcheezius2399 Před 5 lety +1

      I believe an ox is a bull (male cattle) that has been neutered (gelded) like a steer except later in life than a steer usually is. Gelding later in life gives it more muscle than a steer