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Furensic Studies- Trying out dog DNA testing
We wanted to understand a little more about our pup, so we sent in for a DNA test through Embark. We discovered an exciting familial connection and are excited to share the results from his test.
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Preferred Electric Fence Tester
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I can't believe we didn't go to a better fence tester sooner. Although it requires batteries, not shocking myself is preferable!
Choosing a Cow Breed- Dexter vs. Jersey Conclusion
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Which do we like better? Our dexters? or our Jersey? There are so many cow breeds to choose from, and as we'll talk about, that choice is not even the most important to make as you identify cattle for your homestead.
Chicks and more chicks....
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We made it a double decker brooder to give the chicks more room before moving them out to the mini chicken coop. We also got our second batch of chicks.
Solar Electric Fence Battery Replacement
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Solar electric fencer stops working? What do you do? Trouble shoot and then replace the battery! I love easy fixes!
City Seattleites Try a Day Farming
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A few years ago, Heather's brother and his wife visited us to help bring in the hay. While they were born and raised suburban, neither are strangers to hard work. Together we got the hay in and the cow's fed for the winter.
Chick Brooder 2024
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We are brooding several groups of chicks this year. We made a new larger brooder bin in a tote and just acquired a heat plate. The heat plate has been amazing and the chicks seem to prefer it too!
Antique Milk Machine Pump Restored
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We found this old Marlow Milking Machine available locally. It looked rusty but functional so we got it and gave it new life on our farm. It runs better than our prior vacuum pumps. We love old tools! We do not monetize any of our videos (we do not get paid). Advertisements support UA-cam and Epidemic Sound- our source for the music used in our videos. Music, sourced through epidemicsound.com: ...
We're Back! A New Season Begins...
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A lot has happened in the past year or so. The kids are growing up and we've had a few changes to our family. We'll catch you up on the big changes, and get ready for several videos to come! We do not monetize any of our videos (we do not get paid). Advertisements support UA-cam and Epidemic Sound- our source for the music used in our videos. Music, sourced through epidemicsound.com: Family Tim...
Why do most farms bale hay? Baler vs. Loose Hay
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After a year of equipment challenges, we try baling hay for the first time. This 30 year innovation jump was a mechanical marvel and presented some unique new challenges. We'll dive into both in this video! Equipment in this video: John Deere 246 Baler pulled behind John Deere 5525 New Idea hay loader Wards Lo-Load wagon Ford 8n, Farmall H, John Deere #5 sickle, John Deere Hay Rake, Myers Cross...
10 Acre Lasagna- Can we make one?
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Our challenge- to make a complex dish from only products grown or created on our land. We do not monetize any of our videos (we do not get paid). Advertisements support UA-cam and Epidemic Sound- our source for the music used in our videos. Music, sourced through epidemicsound.com: She is Everywhere, Clarence Reed Other Sides of Glory, Fabien Tell Be as you are, River Run Dry Globetrotter, Adri...
Something Sweet- How the Professionals Process Honey
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We visit a professional beekeeper to find out how they extract the honey from the combs and process it for commercial sales. It's a surprisingly simple process!
Planting a Field Without Farm Tools
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We've planted with no tools, and we've planted with all the attachments of 1940. Let's compare! It's taken us 5 years to move a third acre field section of weeds, back into productive grass. We began rehabilitating this field section by moving a mid-field manure pile, a gravel pile, and rubble cement chunk pile. Then tilled up the field and sowed new seed. Keeping down weeds has been a huge cha...
Timber! A Cozy Cow Short
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This old dead tree needed to be taken out of the pasture and put in our woodshed before it brought itself down on our fences or road. We do not monetize any of our videos (we do not get paid). Advertisements support UA-cam and Epidemic Sound- our source for the music used in our videos. Music, sourced through epidemicsound.com: "Can't Get Enough of This" nonvocal stems.
Blood draws and Bumpers
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Blood draws and Bumpers
Still Heifers? Dexter Vs. Jersey part 3, Fertility Problems
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Still Heifers? Dexter Vs. Jersey part 3, Fertility Problems
Trying Out a Bobcat (Skidsteer)
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Trying Out a Bobcat (Skidsteer)
Learning from a Friendly Farm!
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Learning from a Friendly Farm!
Hedgerow Rescue! Bringing a 1920's Hay Wagon Back to Life
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Hedgerow Rescue! Bringing a 1920's Hay Wagon Back to Life
Broody Birds Adopt Chicks
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Broody Birds Adopt Chicks
Dealing with Drought on a small homestead farm
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Dealing with Drought on a small homestead farm
Raising Canes: One year of raspberries in under 6 minutes
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Raising Canes: One year of raspberries in under 6 minutes
Plowing, Prepping, and Planting, WWII Style
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Plowing, Prepping, and Planting, WWII Style
Breaking Ground- a new experience learning to plow on the 8n
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Breaking Ground- a new experience learning to plow on the 8n
Building a (pretty) greenhouse... from scrap!
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Building a (pretty) greenhouse... from scrap!
Jingle Cows! Christmas Card 2020
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Jingle Cows! Christmas Card 2020
No Baler? No problem! Small Farm Loose Hay, Year 4.
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No Baler? No problem! Small Farm Loose Hay, Year 4.
Restoration Fixation: The Baby Ford Gets the Repaint it Deserves (part 2)
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Restoration Fixation: The Baby Ford Gets the Repaint it Deserves (part 2)
Floppy Feet & Ketone Cow: Dexter-Mini Jersey Cross
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Floppy Feet & Ketone Cow: Dexter-Mini Jersey Cross
Dexter v Jersey Part 2: Happy Heifers
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Dexter v Jersey Part 2: Happy Heifers

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TVTruther
    @TVTruther 9 днів тому

    when American was more agrarian that unit was pulled by horses, Model A and T.. Anything that had the strength to pull it..did..

  • @paltielbenyamin1273
    @paltielbenyamin1273 17 днів тому

    100% FUN!!!

  • @sternenhimmel4637
    @sternenhimmel4637 23 дні тому

    Loving them to their death. Man you are so instand. Go vegan. You eat whom you love🤮

  • @greghamann2099
    @greghamann2099 23 дні тому

    This is a silly comparison. Apples and oranges. Comparing a dairy breed to a beef breed.

    • @henrybartsch6788
      @henrybartsch6788 22 дні тому

      Dexters’ are well known to be a dual purpose breed

    • @greghamann2099
      @greghamann2099 22 дні тому

      @@henrybartsch6788 But their milk production is on the very low side and they are known not to be very cooperative. I took dairy science at UW Wisconsin Madison. They are at the very bottom of the list.

  • @Snow_Dragon_222
    @Snow_Dragon_222 24 дні тому

    Did you say Brisket would end up in the freezer? Simply barbaric. How can you be affectionate and caring; then turn around and say you would kill it because it didn't cooperate with you? So gross.

  • @marysurbanchickengarden
    @marysurbanchickengarden 25 днів тому

    Dexter can be used for milk and beef, one of the best breeds out there IF you get a good line. Just like any animal there are pro's and con's, one bad cow can form an opinion about the breed that isn't correct. Not every Jersey is a good milk cow, same with Guernsey's each individual cow is different.

  • @elmoreglidingclub3030
    @elmoreglidingclub3030 25 днів тому

    Very cool. Where is your farm? I grew up “farming” as my dad taught vo-ag at the local high school and had the FFA chapter. Now, years later, I miss the work. And the deep satisfaction that goes along with it. I am a professor now and my best students come from farms. Work doesn’t bother them at all.

  • @Mark-Marine
    @Mark-Marine 25 днів тому

    I actually found this both interesting and informative. Great job

  • @christinelarkin8054
    @christinelarkin8054 25 днів тому

    I'd say Rita is excessive fat, not good in the milking breed.

  • @bslturtle
    @bslturtle Місяць тому

    You all have the cutest family. Great videos, good luck to you all! 😀

  • @joshuabernard5209
    @joshuabernard5209 Місяць тому

    Saw one of these trolleys in a cracker barrel and have been trying for the longest time to figure out what it was and what it was used for. Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!

  • @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695
    @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 Місяць тому

    You guys still using the easy way hay loader i saw one of them a l62 same model as mine sell at an Amish auction in peebles ohio last Saturday for 2k in considerably more worn condition than mine although restored i haven't gotten mine done yet due to other stuff needing done I also got a hayloft barn rail for $1!!!!! So i no longer need to look for one and the knife blades for my horse mowers for half the price of new

    • @cozycowfarm
      @cozycowfarm 12 днів тому

      Yes we are still using our hay loader. Just put up a video of some of our city family trying it out. And they loved it too! (sort of, lol)

  • @TheRobertralph
    @TheRobertralph Місяць тому

    Great video. Thank you for making it.

  • @c46236
    @c46236 Місяць тому

    How do I see the bale case over loose hay: Pros: 1. Compacted hay(takes less space) and is more convenient to maneuver when feeding, 2. Faster and less work intensive time to barn(your loose hay system may work better, else loading and unloading loose hay is usually done by hand), 3. Countable units of hay(better for sale). Cons, in this order: 1. High cost of equipment(including maintenance) 2. Hay needs to be better dried(risk of mold, even fire), 3. Less desirable to cattle(always prefers loose hay).

  • @paltielbenyamin1273
    @paltielbenyamin1273 Місяць тому

    Everyone on Earth should see this video. The farm implements are from years ago. This is so beautiful to watch this history. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS

    • @cozycowfarm
      @cozycowfarm 12 днів тому

      Thanks! We enjoy bringing bits of old history to life. It's been a fun learning experience.

  • @LedgemereHeritageFarm
    @LedgemereHeritageFarm Місяць тому

    Great to see you back

  • @dale.sproston
    @dale.sproston Місяць тому

    Oh man it's great to see you back thank you for your time and sharing from oregon

  • @arlenevieau5284
    @arlenevieau5284 Місяць тому

    Being completely mechanically incapable, I am amazed at what you so bravely take apart, fix and use! I'm so happy you're making videos again!

  • @brianrvd
    @brianrvd 2 місяці тому

    That vacuum gauge is probably inches of mercury, not psi.

  • @vnthomas16
    @vnthomas16 2 місяці тому

    Awesome! Vane type pumps are still pretty popular, I didn’t realize they went back that far. I use a piston style vacuum pump from 1939 and it still works great! That stuff was built to last!

  • @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695
    @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 2 місяці тому

    Nice, , you still using that hay loader? I finally found new wheels for my ihc no9 sickle bar mower, but am doing some side stuff to get a 1888-1920 frick size 0 sawmill up and running so I can use my trees to build the hayloft barn I want before I start working on the horse drawn equipment

    • @cozycowfarm
      @cozycowfarm 12 днів тому

      Yes we are still using the hay loader. Sounds like you are making progress! That will be fun to use your horse drawn equipment.

    • @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695
      @wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 12 днів тому

      @cozycowfarm the equipment is making slow progress I don't have a shop yet and I'm doing tons of other things so I'm putting a couple minutes in every other day, I did get fourty ft of hayloft barn track for a dollar at an auction my Amish friends wanted me to take them to so that really helped with finding one of those impossible to find for a decent price items

  • @vnthomas16
    @vnthomas16 2 місяці тому

    Hello neighbors!

  • @backachershomestead
    @backachershomestead 2 місяці тому

    Looks like someone's been busy.

  • @wayneepp5287
    @wayneepp5287 2 місяці тому

    Nice to see you back and congrats on the new additions.

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 2 місяці тому

    Great to see you back. I look forward to the next 8 weeks.

  • @AndroidFish
    @AndroidFish 2 місяці тому

    Your back!!!! 🎉

  • @tptuscan
    @tptuscan 3 місяці тому

    Here's the link to the Ferguson 35 video... ua-cam.com/video/uLUry11WOy8/v-deo.html and the link to the TO-30 video.... ua-cam.com/video/jJGAAhFztTw/v-deo.html

  • @tptuscan
    @tptuscan 3 місяці тому

    Don't know if it applies to the 8N, but the Ferguson TEA 20 requires the PTO to be engaged so that the draft control function works and eliminates the wheel spin that you are getting. There's an old 1950's Ferguson video clip on YT that explains draft control. Maybe worth trying with your PTO system engaged?

  • @WordSmithAtPlay
    @WordSmithAtPlay 3 місяці тому

    I've had to cut open and spread out so many bales in the hayloft over the years because the weather demanded we bale before the hay was dry enough. And that can save the quality of the hay so it doesn't mold or heat. But it is never perfect. The loose hay that we have put up always breaths well. It makes some very sweet hay. The cows love it. But as you say it is not time efficient.

  • @ronrobertson2242
    @ronrobertson2242 4 місяці тому

    I respect how you take old and make it new😊

  • @sequence_of_noises
    @sequence_of_noises 5 місяців тому

    The SRF is such a fun car. I completely agree, once you’ve driven a purpose built race car you never view street cars (even highly prepared) the same way again.

  • @larrymcever4601
    @larrymcever4601 5 місяців тому

    Stabilizers supposed to be off.

  • @galesams4205
    @galesams4205 5 місяців тому

    TheSWAY BARS should be used if you want stright rows.

  • @mikhailkimbel91
    @mikhailkimbel91 6 місяців тому

    How do you pitch it down to your animals?

  • @mikhailkimbel91
    @mikhailkimbel91 6 місяців тому

    How do you pitch it down to your animals?

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 6 місяців тому

    I guess this underscores the wisdom of the Pennsylvania style barn with ground level access to both the bottom level and the hay loft. It seems like it would be worth the effort of building an earthen ramp up to the rear of the hay loft. I guess they are called Bank Barns.

  • @willhermann9813
    @willhermann9813 7 місяців тому

    What paint did you use, looks great! I know you mentioned industrial paint from Napa but do you have a brand name and particular colors? I have a 1950 8N that’s going to need to be restored.

  • @jwstanley2645
    @jwstanley2645 7 місяців тому

    Thanks. Helpful.

  • @chrismalchoff7552
    @chrismalchoff7552 7 місяців тому

    8n. Sway bars and a single 16 inch well work plow. If a plow is old and looks like it has never been used, it us because it is one of many that are poor design and never worked. Find a plow that looks like it is almost worn out. That's the one to buy.

  • @mg42master47
    @mg42master47 7 місяців тому

    in the words of Thanos "this does put a smile on my face"

  • @davidmatthewhull
    @davidmatthewhull 7 місяців тому

    Great side by side comparison. We have three Jersey's, Opal (who is due to calve soon) Prime and Chuck. You could not ask for better cows, very sweet, loving cows who are remarkably nimble. Ours are chow hounds and we use them with our goats to clear wooded sections of our farm. Great workers. We believe in giving our stock the most love and affection possible, knowing that when the day comes to send them off, they enjoyed life to the fullest and never lacked for anything. Not easy for most people but I think it translates into the best beef possible. It also shows in the quality and taste of the milk, nothing better.

  • @kynchan3332
    @kynchan3332 7 місяців тому

    The baler compresses the hay. Essentially, for the same volume of loose hay you now get nearly 3 times the weight in baled hay for modern balers. Allowing you to transport and store nearly 3 times the amount of baled hay as that of loose. This is revolutionary for large farms that produce a lot of hay.

  • @ronrobertson2242
    @ronrobertson2242 7 місяців тому

    Thank you the replacement of the cut head. AWSOME video

  • @rf_dude
    @rf_dude 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video's! Bought an old farm and acreage, but as a cottage and mechanized getaway (sleds, atv's, etc). We are in the process of rebuilding our hay trolley in our hundred year old barn for general purpose lift purposes and just because! We were puzzled how hay gets in and out of the barn, and the lack of any opening suitable for a tractor! Your videos illustrates perfectly! We did frame a 12x12 door so the tractor and toys can be inside from the weather. Ripping out and removing tons of old hay with a tractor grapple was a chore! Incredible how woven together and tough it is to rip hay out from an old pile. I'm happy for you and your kids... Enjoy!

  • @kylebeckstrom3867
    @kylebeckstrom3867 9 місяців тому

    Great video I just found this device a hay trolley tryna see what it is thanks for the video now I can see what it is… so in the middle of video I believe that it showed that you had done like a full makeover on a hay trolley and you know obviously using it that is pretty awesome. I’d like to know more about that And is that something I don’t think a lot of people are doing that though, rightthat’s pretty old-fashioned which is awesome more power to I’m just kind of curious how I would like to sell the one I have maybe something I should restore first

  • @randyjerrett3385
    @randyjerrett3385 10 місяців тому

    Thanks!!!!

  • @stoamnyfarms
    @stoamnyfarms 10 місяців тому

    I think jumping in the hay outweighs every negative....

  • @iamthatguy1169
    @iamthatguy1169 11 місяців тому

    Yes good point you made about log splitters not caring about fresh or wet wood. I've been hand splitting for 15 years (about 5 cords a year) and finally broke down to buy an electric wood splitter (not this model though), and it has certainly opened up my window of opportunity when it comes to splitting green or freshly downed wood! This part I didn't really factor in with my justification of why it would be beneficial for me to invest in a log splitter so it was a noticeable bonus. When I was splitting with a maul normally I needed to let my scrounged "green" logs dry-age a few months first to get the wood a little more brittle in order to offset any stinginess that hold the logs together. As you said this narrows the window of time I have to split my logs and wood starts to pile up. Now I can work more methodically when I'm ready at a no rush pace. Mauls are great, but when the log is damp and stringy, instead of splitting it often flexes only to grab the maul blade where you need to pry it out for another swing. The next swing can almost be like starting over again because when you repeatedly whack the log it doesn't necessarily record your energy or hold your place in the split so your not always building any sort of compounded force towards progress. This wastes energy and gets tiring after a while, but also beats up an aging body with more bending and noodling around. Alternatively the continuous force of the Hydraulic ram can power through the full length of the log tearing and even cutting through stringy wood fibers which solves the problem keeping progress moving along! Another bonus I discovered was if the wood is already brittle or of an easy split species, say birch, beech, or maple, then the ram needs only to penetrate 2 to 3 inches before popping that sucker open. This means many times you need only 3 or 4 second cycle times! So if your machine says 13 or 16 second cycle time, that's only for stringy wood that requires the full piston stroke of the ram in order to separate difficult wood that's bound together like elm, or knotty woods. The only time I use my maul now is to break down wood too large or dangerous to hoist up on the splitter bed, or to help split down wood the machine couldn't split (Which is rare). Sometimes the maul needs to intervene due to odd shaped logs with grain going every ridicules direction. An oddly shaped log might not sit well positioned on the splitting bed for optimal directional force. In these rare or infrequent cases it's nice to have mauls waiting to assist you.

  • @Tr0thSpeak
    @Tr0thSpeak 11 місяців тому

    Great video Yall! We just bought 4 acres. It’ll be a few years before we are ready for mini cattle but we have considered both breeds.

  • @callanicol3657
    @callanicol3657 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video. We love your content. Thanks from Ontario