I Trained A Heifer Cow to Milk (her fist time) Instant Success

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  • We decided to make Polly (who recently had her first calf and is in milk) a milk cow. We document the training process over several days starting from zero to her being a tame milk cow.
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  • @anthonythompson4196
    @anthonythompson4196 2 роки тому +30

    i would love to thank all of youre beautiful family for keeping me going and getting me past my cancer .
    ive had Head and neck Cancer with Chemo and Radio therapy over the last two years .Every time jve had a moment
    ive watched youre family which has inspjred me to turn my tiny bacm garden into a little crop area .
    Thankyou , God bles you all
    xx

  • @GossMania
    @GossMania 2 роки тому +15

    Love your videos and watching you carry your little one around on your back. So nice watching the kiddos help with the animals on the homestead. Many blessings from a homestead mama of 7.

    • @CM-sy3to
      @CM-sy3to 2 роки тому

      Animals are unpredictable regardless of how "tame". Infants should not be strapped to anyone's back when milking or a lot of other farm chores. Children should not be in pens with grown hogs. I raised my kids on a homestead, but one has to be smart about the risks involved in handling a 1600 lb. animal.

    • @paulatwood998
      @paulatwood998 2 роки тому

      @@CM-sy3to I'm in full agreement with what you just stated !

  • @marybethsmarvellouslife4490
    @marybethsmarvellouslife4490 2 роки тому +28

    Justin, would you be willing to consider adding a “Watch this video next” link in the corner of the video? As a suggestion for today, Surprise’s Birth..? Or a link to another milking training? Love all the content! Thank you for sharing!

    • @ef5842
      @ef5842 2 роки тому +3

      I'd be interested in having this, too.

    • @StoneKathryn
      @StoneKathryn 2 роки тому +1

      Polly's surprise birth of calf is here: ua-cam.com/video/J5DP6TAsS5c/v-deo.html.

    • @inspireonly4289
      @inspireonly4289 2 роки тому

      P

  • @siamstation
    @siamstation 2 роки тому +2

    From a viewing point of view, that was a fun video to watch. When I was your younger kids age, my dad used to milk a cow for the family. Then when my eldest child was a bub, we used to have fresh cow's milk again. Something special about having milk straight from the cow. Blessings from Australia.

  • @CrystalGuinn
    @CrystalGuinn 2 роки тому +7

    I really like the no kick hip bar that Jess from Roots and Refuge has for her girls. Might make it safer for the kids.

  • @phanorkner
    @phanorkner 2 роки тому +5

    Someone call the Hoof GP, that cow needs a hoof trim! ;)

  • @rebelheart8446
    @rebelheart8446 2 роки тому +3

    something we do on our farm(because we have many half jerseys and jerseys and brown swiss) we handle the baby's udders from the time the are small as well as halter training that way when it comes time to train to a chute it's not something they feel they need to fight

  • @cherie3128
    @cherie3128 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you so much for making this video. I am in the exact same situation. My heifer had a calf and I want to milk her but it’s her first calf and she’s never been milked. I feel more confident that I can milk her after watching this.🙂🙂

    • @EriktionEBW
      @EriktionEBW 2 роки тому

      Just get kicked for a few days!

    • @yeagerxp
      @yeagerxp 2 роки тому

      @@EriktionEBW LOL

  • @ef5842
    @ef5842 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing cow. Amazing farming method. Thanks for sharing. Lovely family.

  • @kimcritchfield5796
    @kimcritchfield5796 2 роки тому +3

    I train people in a suburban Herdshare. They have never milked. This was great on not getting kicked!! 💕

  • @rekoee
    @rekoee 2 роки тому +2

    Fist time ? 🤣 OG youtuber Justin even messes up sometimes.

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 2 роки тому +5

    Looking good 👍 you and your family are the best. Happy Easter!

  • @stanleygallman7800
    @stanleygallman7800 2 роки тому +3

    Hopefully other Homesteaders have been paying attention over the years. I knew it way back when that you were not just interviewing other farmers! You were educating yourself about how to farm and farm well. Justin Rhoades you really are deserving of success because you have truly put in the work.

    • @ef5842
      @ef5842 2 роки тому

      I wish my Mom would have talked about life on the farm, but we grew up differently, and I think that was the intent, so we could grow up differently. However, she didn't realize that if she had talked about life on the farm, we would have related to her better.She just passed 10 days ago, and was 99 and a half. One key to her long life was to take care of us and herself first, and spend more time looking forward and preparing for new days to come, than looking back. That is what she said. One farm element that I think your whole family would enjoy is an outdoor Sauna. Mom did have that on her parent's farm, and My Dad also grew up with a residential, backyard Sauna. Then he put an electric powered steam Sauna in our house separate from the two regular bathrooms. But, on a farm, an outdoor one is better.

  • @beckytaul4355
    @beckytaul4355 2 роки тому +2

    Great. Justin you would be so proud. My husband Johnny and I Becky are almost finished with our chicshaw. With some help from our son. 🤗🙏🏻❤️

  • @kallasusort2986
    @kallasusort2986 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful cows and your kids are great learners from a great teacher.

  • @brendagervais5566
    @brendagervais5566 2 роки тому +5

    That is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing

  • @cindybickford9939
    @cindybickford9939 2 роки тому +1

    Your kids will do great taming the calf

  • @takeitslowhomestead5218
    @takeitslowhomestead5218 2 роки тому +3

    Nice work! Thanks for teaching us!

  • @dr.rev.lindabingham
    @dr.rev.lindabingham 2 роки тому +1

    Blessings to all!

  • @shanegarnetti3755
    @shanegarnetti3755 2 роки тому +2

    You should hike that sling for your kiddo up higher. Looks like that is killer for your lower back. Love the videos!

  • @learnaswegrow-CA
    @learnaswegrow-CA 2 роки тому

    This was an awesome way to share the progress with us! Thank you!!! Loved being able to watch the heifer learn as each day went by!

  • @kl1958
    @kl1958 2 роки тому +4

    What breed of cow is Polly? Looks like a Dexter? You are a brave man to leave horns on her. God Bless! Happy Easter!

    • @petepeterson2504
      @petepeterson2504 2 роки тому

      She is half jersey half American milking devon

    • @margaretrash2914
      @margaretrash2914 11 місяців тому

      I was wondering the same thing, and was disappointed to see there wasn't a response to the question. I think she might be an American Milking Devon.

  • @adapoole4515
    @adapoole4515 2 роки тому +1

    Polly is a great milk cow.

  • @lleestimer2547
    @lleestimer2547 11 місяців тому

    you all made that look so easy!!

  • @jeshurunfarm
    @jeshurunfarm 2 роки тому

    Y'all are being busy. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 2 роки тому +2

    Love this, thanks Justin and Jonah! Blessings ✅✅✅👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @angelasheppard7197
    @angelasheppard7197 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job!

  • @brachashighhopeshomestead226
    @brachashighhopeshomestead226 2 роки тому

    "FIST TIME?" that's the right word, she's leg punching!

  • @shushywilson6351
    @shushywilson6351 2 роки тому

    You make it look so easy

  • @helengarrett6378
    @helengarrett6378 2 роки тому +1

    Good job!

  • @adamalghazali2816
    @adamalghazali2816 2 роки тому

    3:48 👍 ‏ you’re okay

  • @kellyanndyer730
    @kellyanndyer730 2 роки тому +1

    That’s amazing

  • @jackiebinns6205
    @jackiebinns6205 2 роки тому

    Oh lord consistency is the key and every farmer knows that ! If they don't they soon will !!

  • @StoneKathryn
    @StoneKathryn 2 роки тому +1

    I thought a heifer was a cow that hadn't had a calf yet? Great training of her to the stanchion. I like that you named the calf Surprise because he sure was. Thanks for this Justin. Happy Easter Rhodes family!🙏🐣🐰

    • @eliseedwards2425
      @eliseedwards2425 2 роки тому

      She is considered a heifer until her second calf

    • @StoneKathryn
      @StoneKathryn 2 роки тому

      @@eliseedwards2425 Thanks for explaining this. I didn't really know for sure where the name change happened.

  • @kimkerley4218
    @kimkerley4218 2 роки тому

    Love y’all ❤️ from Tennessee

  • @dianasumner667
    @dianasumner667 2 роки тому

    Happy Easter 🐣 Roads Family

    • @dianasumner667
      @dianasumner667 2 роки тому

      Rhodes, sorry

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому

      @@dianasumner667 You can always edit your comments by clicking on the 3 vertical dots to the right of comment.

  • @Mindy56743
    @Mindy56743 2 роки тому +4

    Are you going to keep her and milk her for your family or are you planning to sell her to another homestead. I think many homesteading families would love to have her. Even with her getting breed to early the way she has been raised and her mom and the bull go to her favor.

    • @LiveGrowRescue
      @LiveGrowRescue 2 роки тому

      He's harvesting her in a couple of months. Her and her mother I believe as well. Very sad.

    • @Mindy56743
      @Mindy56743 2 роки тому

      @@LiveGrowRescue I understood that in a video a while ago. He is putting forth a lot of effort for a cow he is going to butcher unless he is needing content for a video. If that is the reason I believe he is giving a lot of soft hearted people mixed messages.

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому

      @@LiveGrowRescue Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

  • @kaycampbell8532
    @kaycampbell8532 2 роки тому

    I wish you'd keep Polly. She's so sweet and beautiful. Just look at the pretty baby she gave you!❤

  • @lafingpiggon2035
    @lafingpiggon2035 2 роки тому

    While you're training the mother to be milked. You can socialize the calf so it's used to being touched on the stomach and teets.

  • @southloupriverhomestead4696
    @southloupriverhomestead4696 2 роки тому +3

    I know your trying a new style blog. Just wanted you to know I miss the old style longer day in the life of the Rhodes.

  • @karenladwig3856
    @karenladwig3856 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your video!

  • @amywhitaker7256
    @amywhitaker7256 2 роки тому +3

    Are you thinking of keeping her? will she keep getting bred by her daddy and all calves are immediately to be food? Are you thinking of getting another bull? So many questions. You could also sell her to a family who needs a milk cow. I know you have a heifer saved for a future milk cow. I do know she was so much easier than to train than her wild eye mama Flossie

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому

      Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

  • @blessedfarmhousemama273
    @blessedfarmhousemama273 2 роки тому +2

    Love watching your videos!! But what happened to the longer videos?

    • @oldbear6813
      @oldbear6813 2 роки тому

      They've migrated over to their paid platform (Abundance Plus, I think it's called).

  • @jacksonsfarm8458
    @jacksonsfarm8458 2 роки тому +4

    Wow that was fast considering I didn’t start right after she calved you going to keep here for a milk cow

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому +1

      Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

  • @janetwithers7427
    @janetwithers7427 2 роки тому +1

    That was fast training. The calf is very frisky. Ha. 💖

  • @momsterwong9088
    @momsterwong9088 2 роки тому +1

    Have you ever tried the "cow cufflink" ..."cow can't kick bar" (Roots & Refuge uses that) so the cow can't kick you or the bucket?

    • @diannevaldez8670
      @diannevaldez8670 2 роки тому

      Isn't Justin where roots and refuge got the idea for the hip bar?

  • @SeagullAmIOne
    @SeagullAmIOne 2 роки тому

    jonah doesnt sook like he likes those horns lol
    That chair is awesome too!

  • @fastsetinthewest
    @fastsetinthewest 2 роки тому

    You probably heard of the famous Texas cowboy Charlie Goodnight (1836-1929). He had a steer named Old Blue that led about 8 trail drives. Goodnight is a good historic figure. He once crossed the Brazos River near Elm Creek in 1863, West of Fort Worth, Texas. River had dried up. He crossed a 20x100 mile stretch of dead Buffalo. All dead from the drought. He said in his book that the blow-flies were horrendous.
    COWS are very intelligent. You may have a keeper in the milk cow. Eaglegards...

  • @JotheezJO
    @JotheezJO 2 роки тому +1

    i was refreshing youtrube and saw 1minute ago on your video ....clicked as fast as i could ....

  • @jillyd2807
    @jillyd2807 2 роки тому

    🇬🇧 I never ever get bored of watching your videos!! 👏👏👏 🐮

  • @J_bar_S_Photography
    @J_bar_S_Photography 2 роки тому

    When i first seen the thumbnail for this video i thought that was studmuffin and i was like Justin........you're fixing to have big have problems lol haha

  • @lydialloyd9677
    @lydialloyd9677 2 роки тому +2

    hi love you'r video's! have a GREAT day! :)

  • @jpennturner
    @jpennturner 2 роки тому +2

    Do you trim your cows hooves?

  • @lbar4759
    @lbar4759 2 роки тому +1

    Loved it

  • @TheBanjoman
    @TheBanjoman 2 роки тому

    Love your farm and informative & entertaining blogs

  • @cicy8167
    @cicy8167 2 роки тому +1

    Wouldn't it make sense to keep her as your next milk cow? She could replace the cow that has the issues with her udder getting mastitis. Just a thought.

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому +1

      Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

    • @cicy8167
      @cicy8167 2 роки тому

      @@tonygrimes13 Thank you.

  • @oldbear6813
    @oldbear6813 2 роки тому +1

    Do y'all have someone trim hooves or do y'all do it yourselves?

  • @masonrood
    @masonrood 2 роки тому +1

    Justin, what brand is your hat??

  • @gailbrault9251
    @gailbrault9251 2 роки тому +1

    So interesting.

  • @noahsizemore1275
    @noahsizemore1275 2 роки тому

    Put strong dog collars on each leg then hook two big double hook together then she can't kick

  • @donnasim5871
    @donnasim5871 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy your homestead projects and successes.

  • @americanhottopics7373
    @americanhottopics7373 6 місяців тому

    How old are they when you need to separate the calf from the dairy cow? And do you try to milk a little before you separate for practice? I guess it’d be easier if you told me what your milking schedule is. My milk cow just calved yesterday and want to milk her for personal use later. Please help. Lol

  • @katiewhittlenichelson3503
    @katiewhittlenichelson3503 Рік тому

    Oh my stars, come to our farm. I need help so badly! Our cows about to be beef. 😭

  • @cariepickerell5334
    @cariepickerell5334 2 роки тому

    Question? Why not a kick bar?

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 2 роки тому

    Buy a cow immobilized/ anti kick bar. It might save you guys from injury.

  • @ginadecarlo6702
    @ginadecarlo6702 2 роки тому

    Get the “cow can’t kick” bar.

  • @CoyoteMuleOwned
    @CoyoteMuleOwned 2 роки тому

    So she's not a heifer anymore if she's had a calf she's just a cow. :) I enjoy your videos just found them.

  • @9realitycheck9
    @9realitycheck9 2 роки тому +2

    On our ranch, a *heifer is a female bovine that has not dropped a calf.*
    Then after it drops, its a cow...

    • @judyseverson4823
      @judyseverson4823 2 роки тому

      No, when a heifer drops it’s first calf the mother is called a first calf heifer, then after she calves the second time she is considered a cow.

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому +1

      @@judyseverson4823 If it's producing milk ten it's a cow.

    • @judyseverson4823
      @judyseverson4823 2 роки тому

      I guess we will have to agree to disagree, we milked on the family farm as a third generation dairy operation. After 30 years of being involved cattle were always referred to as this way, with our veterinarians, feed reps and any other professionals involved. Maybe it is different working as homesteaders? Have a blessed day.

  • @sandieweatherup
    @sandieweatherup 2 роки тому

    Just wondering why you dont use the cow cant kick bar that Jess and Miah use?

  • @dukeofistria5712
    @dukeofistria5712 2 роки тому

    Do you always throw first few drops of milk away? Before milking to the bucket?

  • @AmandakailynnAllen
    @AmandakailynnAllen 2 роки тому

    Great training video!
    Is their anyone that trims cattles hoofs around you?

  • @rrittenhouse
    @rrittenhouse 2 роки тому

    That was freaking awesome LOL.

  • @terryekinch6592
    @terryekinch6592 2 роки тому

    You trained a heifer to milk? lol. Not criticizing, just laughing (with you) because I've done that myself.

  • @jamesmehigan2407
    @jamesmehigan2407 2 роки тому +6

    Um..if she's had a calf, she ain't no HEIFER...

  • @EHCBunny4real
    @EHCBunny4real 2 роки тому

    You did a great job training her to the stantion. Are you planning to keep her as a milking cow? I thought she was going to "freezer camp."

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому

      Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 2 роки тому +1

    Great videos!❤❤❤🥰🥰😎🏜🇺🇸🌈

  • @louisecamm9058
    @louisecamm9058 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Justin - just a question - how long after the birth of the the calf can you start milking the cow? Thanks

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE Рік тому

    If you have the calf out suckling on the mother, only give that calf one nipple and you milk the other three. Calf will know better and the mother will also know that you have control of all three

  • @AKjung-tp9ps
    @AKjung-tp9ps 2 роки тому

    Informative vedio.
    @justinrhodes can you make a vedio based on before pregnancy of cow what to do and what shouldn't. that would also really help me out from 🇳🇵 nepal you fan.

  • @dianekilbourne5734
    @dianekilbourne5734 2 роки тому

    I think it’s Jess and Miah that have the ( not sure what it’s called) kick bar that they use so they can’t kick.

    • @diannevaldez8670
      @diannevaldez8670 2 роки тому +1

      Isn't Justin where roots and refuge got the idea for the hip bar?

  • @paisleyjane9606
    @paisleyjane9606 2 роки тому

    I really like these shorter videos. Sometimes I just don't have time for the longer ones at the time I want to watch, but can often fit one of these during a short break.

  • @flyingpigpreserve8562
    @flyingpigpreserve8562 2 роки тому

    Love the Calf Name. That's what I've called it from Birth lol Surprise! My she learned to milk so easy. So what are you going to do with her now that you have trained her to milk? Love Your Videos. Peace from WV

  • @ameliafc1234
    @ameliafc1234 2 роки тому

    My mama got her hip broke from a cow she was milking, after that we had the 2 metal clamps with a chain from one clap to the other on each leg so we would not get kicked I am sure u can still buy them

    • @keithhogan6997
      @keithhogan6997 2 роки тому

      Jessica Soward of Roots and Refuge uses a kick bar so hers can't kick. When we get to having a dairy cow this will be something on hand from the start. I'm glad we have so many to learn from on Abundance+!!

  • @ilzitek2419
    @ilzitek2419 2 роки тому

    Almost 1 mil …

  • @pcnews0852
    @pcnews0852 2 роки тому

    From Bangladesh

  • @flickertail3116
    @flickertail3116 2 роки тому

    Justin...I'm in love with all the new different content

  • @melsvrensen5444
    @melsvrensen5444 2 роки тому

    How much did the pole barn cost?

  • @MsCaterific
    @MsCaterific 2 роки тому

    Good content. Too short.

  • @rizkiaputriharsoyo
    @rizkiaputriharsoyo 2 роки тому

    Nice baby always cary on daddy backs 😍

  • @yophotoman
    @yophotoman 2 роки тому +1

    Had to look it up, was confused. Heifer, noun: a young female cow that has not borne a calf.

  • @veronicajean3612
    @veronicajean3612 2 роки тому

    Good cow

  • @melsvrensen5444
    @melsvrensen5444 2 роки тому

    Howich did the pole barn cost?

  • @christiscamelotgardens47
    @christiscamelotgardens47 2 роки тому

    Just to clarify, isn't a heifer a cow that had never been bred or never had a calf?
    Not being picky, just trying to be sure I have the words right in my head 🙃

    • @Miguel195211
      @Miguel195211 2 роки тому

      A young female cow that has not borne a calf.

  • @punjabseth260
    @punjabseth260 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @ericpark8956
    @ericpark8956 2 роки тому

    Apron wearing, permaculture heifer samurai master

  • @koyumde-atthevillage-8213
    @koyumde-atthevillage-8213 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍🐮🐮💐💐

  • @dauntlessdivine2627
    @dauntlessdivine2627 2 роки тому

    "her FIST time"....??? this is a typo right

  • @Dee.C
    @Dee.C 2 роки тому

    Spry little calf . I miss the day we got hole , raw milk .

  • @Boreddum
    @Boreddum 2 роки тому +4

    24hrs in a day and you’re uploading 7 min videos 🤦 smh

  • @melsvrensen5444
    @melsvrensen5444 2 роки тому

    How much did the pole barn cost? Like so he sees it

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому +1

      You should stop asking as Justin is not going to answer.

    • @melsvrensen5444
      @melsvrensen5444 2 роки тому

      @@tonygrimes13 have you got any idea of how much it would cost?

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 2 роки тому

      @@melsvrensen5444 Nope. He doesn't discuss money on UA-cam. If you become a member of Abundant Plus he'll answer. But then cost will probably depend where you live!!!!