Milk My Beef Cow or Die Trying!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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I think if you start working with the female calves (current and future) and get them used to halters, handling, and the milking station will make this adventure successful in the long run. Working with the cows will take time (though it is possible eventually) to earn and build the trust. This experience will also help with vet visits in the future, especially working with the calves. This kind of hands-on work helps build a bond between farmer and animal. It also helps the farmer get a better understanding of the overall physical health of their animal because if they trust enough be close, the farmer will be able to see any injuries that they may otherwise miss from a distance. Even if milking never really pans out, building the trust and bond is very important.
Yes, and stanchion training allows for med administration, hoof trimming in the case of goats, and more.
agreed, Although, i think it would be good if all the calves were halter trained so h can just put it on and walk them where ever he needs
I think he needs to work with them a little bit every day. And my big question is how well does he know how to hand milk a cow, lol.
I think separating a single cow to work with each time will be really helpful. I am so glad that he thought to close gates and just work with Ariel. And a squeaked with joy when I saw him sit down to milk her in the middle of the barn. It doesn’t matter how much you get if you are happy with what you got. ♥️
I was about to write about starting with calves when I decided to read the comments thank you for doing a better job than I could ever have done🎉😂😊❤
The bucket you are using looks to be galvanized so I'd recommend using a stainless steel bucket. You can get poisoned from using a galvanized bucket. :)
The part when you were milking Ariel for the first time and it was all quiet, no noise except for the milk hitting the bucket, just made me smile so much.
Aww, Ariel is such a sweetie.
She’s a great cow!
@@GoldShawFarm She's wonderful I can't believe she just stood there and let you milk her at the end. Are you going to milk her again? It might be worth those few glasses of milk if you don't have to get her in the station and then clean it afterwards. Also are you maybe planning to use farm fresh milk in your soap making?
Highlands are dual purpose cows not just need, but when you milk you have to change their diet slightly to account for higher milk production, we feed alfalfa granules beets. We found best way to avoid kicked in the face whilst training, is to use the bar or tie one leg. It took a week for the cow to get used to the routine , 3 years on she will stand to be milked with no issues. They are creatures of habit, food and same time every time. Nothing is better than fresh milk in the morning on a cold day! Good luck !
Honestly, after some past efforts, I was half expecting you to discover you were allergic to Highland cattle milk. Great job, Morgan!
spent too long trying on the other cows, Ariel just needed a god damn bucket.
best cow 2022
seems super chill, 10/10 great accomplishment
a highland with an open milking temperament seems quite rare
"Ariel just needed a God damn bucket." Truly the only comment this whole video needs. 🤣
lmao well-put!
Highlander Coos are milked in the highlands. They are a dual use breed. The milk is high in fat so even though they don’t produce as much milk it is good quality.
yeah, I was like "who uses a milking station to milk cows...?" granted I haven't grew up on the farm but I was spending vacations on one and the cows just stand and get milked... I assume they need to get used to it first, maybe through a station idk, but do people really use those contraption for milk cows? Like those that are milked for years...?
@@horace6851 i think its actually common place to use one, its just safer. you're down low on the cow and the cow may move around or get spooked so having it secured in one spot is safer for the milker
Morgan: *trying his darndest to milk a cow*
The cows: That's our human there, kids. Don't mind him, he's a lil bit crazy but he's our human.
Was not expecting to see you here lol I wonder if rto is still up and running
@@Noa-g1ex Yes, it's still on.
Nope. Crazy is when they don't use hands to milk them. ROTFLMAO
Realistically, the breed was originally multipurpose given that historically Scottish family farmers weren't keeping a Holstein tucked away in the back or buying their milk in so it's awesome to see you continuing that!
Never thought of it like that, maybe this is an example of how sometimes a breed that has been dual-purpose slowly became primarily being raised and bred for beef today
(one example I can think of is the Dexter, though I think for this breed many are still being raised for both beef and milk)
Also, it now makes me think if a family could afford it, would they keep Ayrshire cattle along with the Highland cattle?
I love how it's all about the journey for you. Sure, the milk is a nice reward, but the fact that you care about and clearly enjoy getting to know your animals better, building mutual trust in each other, etc is the best part about all of this, and really speaks to your character. Also, I love how much you've grown in terms of feeling comfortable working with your cattle. Sure, you still have more to learn (who doesn't?), but it's clear both you and your cattle have come a long way. Great job, Morgan.
Yah like the guy who has a goat farm but never milks them. It was his love of goats, hundreds of goats cuz they are so dang cute. He wonders if milking them is even a thang? He ended up building a disneyland for goats, bc Why Not? He loves his goats. So cute.
I know the milking achievement was the most important thing here, but can I just say how amazing the production of this video is? Music, shots, mood and storytelling - all well done and added to the process and climactic achievement! So good and funny too :)
Yeah. Good point.
Good point well put! 🐮
I agree! Great video
Thank you!
I agree! Plus, too stincky cute. Maybe be can a nice beauty stand. Brush n a nice massage 4 the courageous 🥇 winner ! After all you just need 1 cow !!!
She was surprisingly chill and stood for you, with no kicks or anything! Happy for you!
Its amazing to see how calm your herd is now, compared to when you got them. It just shows you must be treating them very well.
I love how calm and focused you were on the animal's welfare and comfort the whole time, it shows that you really care about them. You were checking Ariel's expression and demeanour every few moments while milking her, you've learned a lot in the short time I've been watching you and I can really tell you put the effort into connecting with your livestock. Great work Morgan! 👏
I was smiling from ear to ear by the end of the video, what a fantastic achievement Morgan!
Same!! I love watching gold shaw farm
gosh im in the middle of this video and got a lil bit disappointed by how it is seemingly going to end up. I was also reading comments andddd. . . A " spoilerrrr" haha lol🤣 thanks man got a lil hyped up also
I love how after the whole milk stanshion thing, all Ariel needed is a bucket.
Ariel's such a good girl!
As the generations get more comfortable with you, you'll have even better luck
I am proud of you a city boy doing something I as a farm boy wouldn't even try, milking a beef cow. Good on you.👍👍👍
Moral of the story is "the chill, shy cow isn't bold enough to get up on the stanchion, but the fence-buster is?" Makes sense.
The fence buster!😂I forgot that was her
Brilliantly said!!!!
It was cool how you were getting to know the cows and it’s like one was saying, milk me! And you were able to sit quiet enough to “hear” that.
Thank you for including your cows sticking their noses in the camera. My son loves it and laughs every time
You have been talking about milking ur cows for so long. seeing ur emotion after u got that first sip and sharing it with pablo it brought tears into my eyes. :)
That moment when Morgan was elated because he finally succeed and took that sip of milk and other cows in the background just had to "play" mounting each other at this exact moment lol.
I didnt even see that 😂 had to go back after lol
@@livingwiththepets 20:47 haha, it's funny how they shot a glance at "weirdly happy Morgan" and proceed with cow-things.
He said he had the vet scheduled for Jimi and Joey ; it had better be soon, before the new bull arrives later this month or very early January.🐮
Morgan's face in the thumbnail is PRICELESS!!! I cried, I really cried!!!!
I literally teared up at the sound of the first drop of milk hitting the metal pail😂 I used to be a zookeeper and that feeling of an animal putting enough trust in you to let you do things that they just know aren’t normal is like no other. 🥰 Way to go, Morgan!
That s the sound of Trust, Real, Freestanding, Trust, That you can't buy, You Must Earn! Good Job Morgan!!!!!
I teared up too! I'm so darn proud of Morgan.
I was so happy for you when I heard that milk hit the bucket. Ariel is such a good cow! I cannot believe she let you milk her so casually! Great job
Yay!!!! Ariel let you milk her??? That’s amazing. One step closer to homemade butter and cheese awe yeah
Congratulations! You've got one (1) possible dairy cow, there! Seriously, though, Ariel is such a sweetie, and I can see her offspring having exactly the right temper for milking!
Whenver Morgan builds anything that’s usually entertainment in itself! 😂 HAHAHA! || 🐂🥛😮WOW!!! He did it!👏👏👏 Yay Morgan & Ariel!!!
@@Ray-Willey Yes, its difficult doing things alone. I can totally relate to many of his “misadventures”.😊
He's not the best at constructing ... but that's what makes him endearing.
I agree. He is one of the most fun to watch. Except when he gets hurt. 🤦
One of the most satisfying videos I've seen in a long time! So cool! Those cows have come a long way since you got them, especially Ariel of course.
Congratulations Morgan! I was so ecstatic when you finally milked Ariel. She's such a gentle cow.
At first I'm so worried for you because you might get stomped on by the cows, but I'm so glad you did it! I hope more cows will follow Ariel😊
Morgan’s reaction to getting milk was like me after the urgent C-section and pumping for a day in the hospital. I got a drop of colostrum. Eureka! I got a drop of colostrum!
Gotta say this was one of your better vids in a while. Loved how it was spread across multiple days and show the challenges and fails before the successful finale. Hopefully the other cattle see Ariel coming to no harm and become happy to let you milk them as well.
Oh the joy in your voice and on your face is priceless! Ariel did a great thing by allowing you to milk her. Well done.
😊 thank you
It's honestly so damn cute when you're so happy over milking your cow. It was the best, the cutest thing I've seen and it warmed my heart so much
Anne seemed really calm when she got her head stuck, she knows how wide her horns are and because she's not afraid of you she felt calm enough to think it out and free herself. I think with more time the girls might come around to standing in the stand for you. I also think halter training is a must, because your herd is small teaching them to lead isn't implausible, when the older cows trust you completely you should be able to handle the calf's fairly easy and be able to teach them when they are young to accept a halter. Just keep going, calm and slow and some day you will hardly believe you had wild cows.
If you could shut the barn door/separate one cow effectively I think it would have made the whole experience so much easier. All the cows trying to eat the cubes at the same time in the barn was effectively just like trying to milk out on pasture with no station but I'm glad you found your milker! Ariel was def the right choice :) Love that cow so much - I'm just gonna hope you cleaned the utters before milking ariel BUT EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T I had the biggest grin on my face when you took that sip. Def my favorite vid from you rn
He pointed out the utter cleaning wipes during the freestyle milking session.
Wow, I found myself grinning at 20:30, then at 20:45 it became awesome! I think this has been my favorite of your videos to date. Those fuzzy cows, bring me joy! Thank you for your fantastic video series!
I never saw you clean the teat but saw the comment about your wipes. Also, the first couple of squirts should be discarded as the milk in the teat can get bacteria in it. Make sure you sterilize the pail especially since you are letting so many animals "lick the bowl". I can't wait to see you make butter from the cream. It's really easy and delicious.
I totally see why you're so proud of this one, Morgan! The energy shift when I finally heard that first stream of milk...what a HUGE moment. Well done.
I thought she'd start kicking once you started milking, but good on you! Anne did so well too. Just as a side note, cows love getting their necks scratched, so can try this to bond with them too.
Yes, Morgan you milked the cow for the first time. That was quite possibly a first for you and your cow. Congratulations. You have taken the first step of many to being not just a beef farmer but also a self-sufficent land owner!
It makes sense to me that it was Ariel to begin with, she is the lowest cow in the pecking order and in fact, was kind of the outcast when she first arrived. She often would be separate from the herd which I think fostered a closer relationship with you Morgan. Great job to you both!
That's amazing! You're working so well within the realms of understanding animal behaviors and the use of positive reinforcement on big farm animals is something we LOVE to see.
You are an excellent story teller Morgan! You're also extremely brave as I keep seeing the horns and saying...hmmmm NO! The second base line was hilarious!
There used to be a massive oxen known as the Aurochs that lived across Europe, Western Asia and parts of North Africa. It's hard to imagine Stone Age and Bronze Age farmers trying to wrangle such massive creatures with horns as wide as a pickup truck.
You did it, wasn't sure if that was going to happen, but Ariel proved she's definitely a keeper in more ways than one. Good on you Morgan, thanks for sharing.
Friendly advice, after milking be sure to heat up the milk to the boiling temperature to pasteurizate it just in case if there is any bacteria on the udder or on her that gets in the bucket and contaminate milk.
The point of having farm fresh milk is to have the benefits of raw milk
@@bonnieofbluebellbarn4181 I agree but when you boil the milk you don't lose anything from it, you still have same fat percentage and everything. You might be mixing factory pasteurisation and what is being done with milk and it's separation of fat and other stuff that are in it. Boiling milk just kills bacteria that can't do nothing good for you except make you exceptionally ill.
Have a great day
Or disinfect/ the teat ahead of time before milking
@@livingwiththepets yeah most definitely but better safe than sorry :)
YES, YOU DID!!!! I was so tickled, I was laughing and crying at the same me time.... good job
This is so wholesome!!! Top 5 favorite Goldshaw farm favorites! Way to go!!! 💖
Thank you!
I absolutely love the trials and tribulations of your farm. Opening up yourself to the internet is scary however Im sure the encouragement and advice you give and receive makes it all worth the haters. Thank you for putting yourself out their :) I enjoy your videos so much.
Wonderful accomplishment Morgan. Great experience watching you go through all the steps. This really shows how much you love and care for the well being of your animals.
Oh Morgan! This was just the best video! Not only your reaction - which was fabulous- but superb editing and music choice. So happy for you Bubba! Kudos to Ariel for her trust in you and her patience. You two have a special bond now and that will be a moment you never forget. ❤️🐂🥛
Builds a whole contraption. Focuses on two out of the three cows. In the end... Ends up not using said contraption or original two cows. Sounds about right.
Well done Morgan. Quiet persistence is rewarded.
HI MORGAN!!! I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT!!!! You NEVER give up! AND the BEST part, you DON'T even need a stanchion to milk Ariel 🐮. You have gained Ariel's TRUST so greatly. There are no words to convey how happy and proud I am for you Farmer Gold!
That’s right….FARMER GOLD! This alone didn’t make you a farmer, it’s all the successes you have had already and the love for your animals. So, bears next? Cats can’t have cows milk.
FARMER - G O L D. !
@@dj_cat_mama You are correct, Morgan was a farmer LONG before he ever bought the cattle.
You’re such a great storyteller. You had me enthralled from the beginning to the end. Loved this style of video.
I'm tickled for you Morgan. The patient and persistence paid off. You and the moo will be good friends.
Patience pays big time. Ariel sure does trust you. So cool. Congratulations on your success.
Next week, Morgan gets a restraining order issued against his beef cows 😂 Crying laughing at the second base line.
I love your videos. When my daughter was a new born the only way to get her to sleep was watching your videos and the sound of all the birds helped so much. I do it with my son now. My daughter who’s one now loves watching the cows. She gets so hyper seeing all your animals. Thank you so much for bringing her so much joy!
My parents had beef cattle and several of them were milk cows. Don't know how my parents trained them but it's what I remember from a child on the farm. 🐄🐂🐂👨🌾👩🌾🚜 Excellent job on getting your cow to be milked and despite any skepticism from the public, yes you milked her. This was one small step, the beginning of what's to come. Keep trying, keep working to improve and someday you'll be milking like a pro.
I can feel the happiness 😊. Good going you have come a long way!!
This is one of my favourite videos from you in a while, really had a documentary/story film feel with a great ending!
Congratulations Morgan! Your hard work and bravery has paid off!
This gave me a good chuckle. Congrats on getting the cow milking thing figured out. I grew up on a dairy farm. The real key, as you discovered with Ariel, is to become good friends with your cow, and then to give her something she loves to eat so she will stand still. Since Bonnie McMurray already has a fascination with buckets, now would be a good time to start training her, and you might even make some headway with Audrey if you are careful. Be careful of those horns, though. On my childhood farm, we had sweet, little Jersey cows who have rounded horns. Even they can give you a good whack without intending to hurt you at all. And good, stout boots are a plan, as well. No one wants to get stepped on barefoot. Ouch!
When I was a teen, my dad married a woman with a milk cow. Her son and I took turns with the milking. Once, when it was his turn, but he had run off with the nearby farm girls to ride horses, I could hear our Jersey mooing to be milked, so I gave in and went to get her to bring her into the barn to milk her. She tossed her head at me and I jumped, but her blunt-ended horn put a quarter-sized hole in the thigh of my jeans and a bit of a hole in my leg. Believe me, I respected her weaponry and her milking times far better after that!
Made me smile when I heard the sound of the milk hitting the bucket bucket! Sweet success!
Reminds me of one of your old videos. Like a mini movie. Loved the adventure, and was a little shocked at the ending. One of your best videos ever, Morgan.
Ginny says "I want some fresh milk too!" Also the new cow milker makes a good cat toy.
Ariel Just became my favorite animal on the farm. I am so happy for you Morgan
I'm so proud of you Morgan! Keep up the good work!
Congratulations on not dying trying!! I totally “woohoo-ed” out loud 🎉
Congratulations Morgan! I was worried but seeing is believing. Also, that you didn't even need to use the milking station was remarkable. That was just a magical and peaceful scene to watch.
This was so wholesome. Great job with the training! Every single step would have been my same process for getting different animals comfortable with new things. This is so awesome. Butter here we come!
I love the sound of the milk hitting the bucket! I’m a city girl about to turn 50, and my dream still is to live on some land with animals and nature.You’re living the dream my friend ♥️
Feel like the cows might still be able to get their heads stuck on lower half of the open side. But amazing work Morgan. Can't believe the journey you've had with these cows. Hope to see many new milk based projects in the future. Keep 'er goin' Morgan.
Meet ariel, the sweetest, most trusting milk cow you ever did see. This video warmed my heart. She really trusts you.
The way I celebrated when I heard the milk hitting the Bucket! Nice work Morgan! That was awesome
Good job Morgan, that's a huge win! You've done an amazing job building a trusting relationship with your once wild cows. Well done!
Great video! Ariel is an awesome cow. And to think that you could just milk her while she stood in the middle of the barn! That was a well deserved glass of milk and you looked thoroughly pleased with yourself while enjoying it!
I'm so into this video, because we have a strong interest in raising highland cattle, and although they give a lot less (not being dairy), their milk is actually supposed to be the highest in butterfat, even more than the Jersey!
Sharing the joy with us is all the sweeter having seen some of the struggles and pain. Congratulations. I'm both inspired and proud at the same time.
Watching this from a hotel room because of a funeral and let me just say the absolute joy you expressed was infectious! Thank you! "Each man's life touches another" Clarence in It's a Wonderful Life
Ariel has come along way from being the escape artist!
That was so heartwarming to watch, Mr Gold! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Maybe you could make the cats a cat tree in the barn to climb Ginny was having a blast
I am impressed by the cow freeing herself. Smart creatures.
Your smile after you poured milk in jar was adorable
Anyone else notice at 20:49, one of the bulls trying to mount in the background as Morgan celebrates his victory?
YAYYYYYYY!!! Way to go in gaining their trust AND in you learning to trust them! Awesome work. I would even start working with Belinda and get her used to the being in the milking platform. Great job Morgan!
That was perhaps the best episode you ever did. I love your smug look at the end drinking the milk in your Fair Isle sweater. Seriously that was great. 😃 Thanks for sharing. I enjoy most of your vids btw but this one is in my top 10 🤗
Thank you!!
That was SUCH a rush! You must be so proud, I know we are!
I'm so happy for you. The progress you have made with the cows have been amazing.
When you successfully did it I literally gave you a round of applause!! I’ve watched most, if not all of your cow videos so congratulations 🍾
"Congratulations Morgan" for your successful first milking. We as 'fans' are proud of you and Ariel. Keep trying!
For sure Sharon, Morgan is awesome❣ So for the naysayers, which I've seen a few, I guess they're on the wrong channel if they're worried about the way Morgan runs his farm because he is totally one of the best farming channels I watch and I watch a lot. ya'll have a great day❣
Ariel is such a wonderful baby girl. I hope she lives a long a happy life on your farm.
Here's a suggestion: I'd nail that rubber mat if I were you. Ideally you need something that is easy to clean, but it's way easier than wood. You can just hose it, I believe. Also, I think that milking station works for your friends because their cows don't have such big horns. Yours do because it's a bigger breed, so maybe try to improve it somehow? Make it wider maybe. Add another couple of planks from your side of view so the cows don't bother you as much, trying to get more treats. And definitely separate the cow you're milking from the herd. The fact that the follow you and the cow you're going to milk is not good in this scenario. Maybe use a gate or something to separate them, since they're not halter trained. And maybe make the up plank wider for the cats. I was watching it, afraid one of them would fall or jump on one of the cows and it would be another kind of disaster where everybody could have been hurt. Definitely don't want that.
Other than that, good for you!
You never cease to amaze me working. You succeed at whatever you try and however you come to the conclusion. I love your videos❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Aubrey needs her own Queen Milking station lol😂.
Congratulations, Morgan, on your success! Your love and patience paid you the dividend of milking your cow. WOW!
Bravo! 👏👏 Way to go, Morgan & Ariel! 🎉
Congratulations! 🎉🎉 persistence and patience pays off!!!