The First Step to Finishing Grass Fed Beef! Separating the Steers and Pushing Feed

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  • @feliccasampson5376
    @feliccasampson5376 4 роки тому +3

    Cows are very smart animals. They growing very fast they got they on mind. Go give they hay. I really enjoy your videos. Am always learning something new was sick few days ago.Enjoy your day. Stay blessed

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks Felicca! I appreciate you watching and I hope you’re feeling better!

  • @btowannab9232
    @btowannab9232 4 роки тому +5

    I've always heard the fastest way to move cattle is the slowest... I'd say you just proved that 👍👏 Nice drone footage also , well done on everything including the guitar!! 😉

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks BTO yes that seems to be true! The slower you go the faster you go. I thought the drone helped show what was going on really well on this one, those kinds of angles were exactly what I had in mind when I bought it! Thanks again!

  • @dantco
    @dantco 4 роки тому +4

    Oh yeah!!! The aerial shots work! Loved the foot/hoof race for the gate!
    Love the video!

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks Dantco I thought the drone came in very handy on this one! It was a close race for sure!

  • @DennysCountryLife
    @DennysCountryLife 4 роки тому +7

    Entertaining and informative as usual! I like the calm demeanor of those boys, as well as your approach to handling them. Nicely done sir!

  • @mikedaugharty5544
    @mikedaugharty5544 4 роки тому +3

    tyler the mental games are alot like 2-3 yrs olds when playful slightly defiant. the drone is so good to see what happens!! grass feed beef!!!!you rock guy!great vid !!!

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks Mike! I thought the drone perspective was pretty cool on this one too!

  • @TJ-di1iq
    @TJ-di1iq 4 роки тому +1

    Mrs. Tyler, I know your job is just as hard. You're an awesome family. I ❤ ya'll!

  • @deborrahdutra5599
    @deborrahdutra5599 4 роки тому +2

    Your so layed back great watching your videos

  • @acerhillfarm4245
    @acerhillfarm4245 4 роки тому +1

    Makes me happy to see somebody promoting and growing beef outside of a commercial feedlot.
    Good stuff.

  • @jenniferlennartz5995
    @jenniferlennartz5995 4 роки тому +1

    Run Tyler run! That was classic, your cows are smart, gotta keep one step ahead of em! Your animals look great!

  • @nadeenflynn9673
    @nadeenflynn9673 4 роки тому +5

    I enjoyed watching how you separate the steers, but I really like hearing the tractor start right up. The cattle are all looking good and the steers look like they will fill out nicely.

  • @theavandenberg6876
    @theavandenberg6876 4 роки тому +4

    I like the way you handle your cattle. Was pretty much our philosophy on our fathers farm too.👍

  • @wilhelmdup
    @wilhelmdup 4 роки тому +1

    That dash to the gate was classic :)

  • @nancyrauch2644
    @nancyrauch2644 4 роки тому +1

    I absolutely loved this video, Farmer Tyler ! Your cattle behave so well because you treat them so good...like I said before, any animal responds to kindness and you certainly treat them with respect ! Thanks so much for sharing.... :)

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks Nancy I’m glad you did. They don’t all behave so good trust me! But mostly they are pretty gentle, if not they don’t typically last too long!

    • @nancyrauch2644
      @nancyrauch2644 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 :)

  • @anitalandry3223
    @anitalandry3223 9 місяців тому

    Oh man as soon as they saw you running they all took off lol. I was yelling "Hurry up dude" when you were getting the gate closed. I thought at least one was going to slip through. Very exciting.

  • @clajlov
    @clajlov 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome drone footage...👍👍
    Great foot work ...🏃
    Gate closing & separating the steers.
    Have a great week
    FTR..

  • @teamstucker624
    @teamstucker624 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for taking us on an adventure in cow driving/racing 😁 that was close but you won the race those cows are smart and quick. Thanks for sharing.

  • @annacalvert2747
    @annacalvert2747 3 роки тому

    Loved watching,smart cows, you did a perfect job,

  • @Mr.frag-out
    @Mr.frag-out 4 роки тому +1

    Great video tyler I got a good laugh as you and the cattle raced for that gate. I know that method all to well.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Thanks. Then there’s that last second where you wonder if they will actually stop or not!

  • @koryleague8833
    @koryleague8833 4 роки тому +1

    Its always amazed me, watching people qork cows, they get mad the cows get mad, the cows win. I like your approach, but then a good set of corrals help. Loved the drone shots. You need to train hank tp watch the gate for ya. Thanks for sharing tyler, and thanks for publishing interesting video i look forward to them

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Kory you hit the nail on the head right there! I thought the drone perspective was really helpful on this one, those are the kind of shots I bought it for. I’m glad you like the videos thanks for all the support!

  • @3tapsnu0ut87
    @3tapsnu0ut87 3 роки тому

    I don't have many cows but they are just as Wiley! I noticed they had a great respect for horns so I got myself a couple! 2 three foot sticks, 1 in each hand held out like arm extensions . . . . much easier when I'm working alone, I don't even have to touch a cow, they just think I have the biggest horns around :-) until we get to the ramp!

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556 4 роки тому +1

    Calm and slow is always the best when your solo! Really like the drone photo finish to the gate...they almost got you..LOL

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Yes they did! The gate hung up on me and I thought they were going to get by!

  • @janedough8733
    @janedough8733 4 роки тому +1

    Great drone footage. Liked how they seemed to know you were headed for the gate and they were like 'so are we'😂

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 4 роки тому +6

    This is so interesting I love learning about this

  • @ardurbin2
    @ardurbin2 4 роки тому +4

    Smart move 2 capture the cattle, diversion. U almost lost the cattle corral dash, the gate almost got U. LOL U have some very calm steers, work them at their speed, no rush, good job my friend. Glad 2 C how easy U worked the butcher steers with the water tub relocated 2 other side of corral. Do not care how tough a cowboy U think U R, U will lose the battle with a 900 pound yearling! Luv the drone footage Tyler.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Allan, yeah they almost beat me! I thought the drone footage was very cool on this one too!

    • @ardurbin2
      @ardurbin2 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 Ok, the really big question. The 4 steers appear 2 B only black angus, no baldys in the group. Is that grouping by design, grass fed black angus beef?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      No it’s just a coincidence I guess. That year the calves were almost all solid black!

  • @wykeishacraft6820
    @wykeishacraft6820 4 роки тому +2

    You are doing great ,I see when you threw that hay ,the cows ran quick and that's letting you know more ,when you want them to move you just throw the hay and they will go the right way.

  • @kimberlyfojtik3468
    @kimberlyfojtik3468 4 роки тому +2

    Great video

  • @floydfarms1578
    @floydfarms1578 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job! Slow and steady wins the race. No need for injuries on either side.

  • @whitechurchfarm
    @whitechurchfarm 4 роки тому +8

    THAT WAS CLOSE..they definitely know when something is up. Happens to me every time I try to load them.

  • @billreal76
    @billreal76 4 роки тому

    That was fun watching them make a be-line for that open gate and you running to close it.
    I am amazed how calm your cattle are; I guess it's your calm demeanor.

  • @wykeishacraft6820
    @wykeishacraft6820 4 роки тому +3

    Great Work 😄

  • @CzechDog2022
    @CzechDog2022 Місяць тому

    Quite late to your video, but wanted to say I really liked seeing how you deal with your cattle. I have a few myself and they are pretty cool animals…not stupid my any means.

  • @brianpeterson510
    @brianpeterson510 4 роки тому

    Lol cattle psychology. Another well made production brother. Learning more about cattle from you and few other UA-cam channels, its nice to compare and contrast different methods and thougts on the subject. Happy to hear no grain. They don't have the stomachs for it. Simple biology. Good job Tyler. Please keep it up😀

  • @joewrosenthal00
    @joewrosenthal00 4 роки тому +2

    I remember getting cows “unhappy” when I worked on a ranch: they almost went on the bovine equivalent of a sit down strike. Only two things would get them to cooperate : food and a savvy Quarter Horse. Your calm approach is, by far, the best way to deal with steers when you’re on foot. Ditto cows and heifers... Bulls??? I have not a clue....

  • @jeangibson5680
    @jeangibson5680 4 роки тому

    Yum, yum, there is nothing like meat from your own steers, fresh and the taste is awesome nothing like the meat in the stores! You know your cows and you beat them to the gate!

  • @virginiareid5336
    @virginiareid5336 4 роки тому +2

    I do believe that they will return everyday to the manger for their extra hay. As docile as they were once separated, they seem to me to be quite content. I liked that you were able to move two at a time, that way they didn't panic and try to bulldoze over you.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Yes moving two together is preferred if I can, sometimes they don’t cooperate. Keeps them more settled once locked up too!

  • @viewerman99
    @viewerman99 4 роки тому +4

    nice run to head em off.

  • @annebell7274
    @annebell7274 4 роки тому

    I think I said last time that you would sleep well that night. I was wrong. You must sleep well every night. Such hard work for one person. Gee whiz and you stay quite cool. Do you ever get annoyed lol 😊🌿💚🌿

  • @libbylauderdale4255
    @libbylauderdale4255 4 роки тому

    It's a good thing you're a good runner. I wasn't sure if you were going to make it. Lol. As always, with your videos, I learned things. I especially like your 'cattle phylosphy' about remaining calm.

  • @tammysarrazin7078
    @tammysarrazin7078 4 роки тому +1

    finally FTR -1 COWS -0 they usually win lol but they made you work for that win i saw the moment of panic when the gate wouldnt go lol 2:06 them is some happy boys hugssssss from Ontario Canada

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Haha yeah the gate got hung up on something and I had to pull much harder than I expected! Thanks Tammy!

  • @coyroberts8356
    @coyroberts8356 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks

  • @cherylwilliams81
    @cherylwilliams81 4 роки тому +2

    Happy cows!💕

  • @samuelperez.44
    @samuelperez.44 2 роки тому

    Gear video, great attitude! I want to be like you

  • @roymcelwee9334
    @roymcelwee9334 4 роки тому

    Great video. Keep up the good work. “Before it was trendy” lol

  • @oscarcisneros1251
    @oscarcisneros1251 4 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin
    @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin 4 роки тому +2

    Hmm.. "grass fed beef", technically is supposed to be only pasture fed. In many areas, "certified grass fed beef" is just that, only pasture fed, no hay no grain.
    Some say it's alright to feed grass hay, in some areas, that's acceptable. But still no grain, so they don't finish properly.
    I know of some who do only pasture, but with a twist... They will finish them on alfalfa and grass pasture, the alfalfa takes place of grain. They will properly finish and marble then.
    In the end, as long as your customers are happy😎
    We finish on good gras hay and grain.... Our customers are always happy!! (Just talked to one today, they ran out, had to buy hamburger in the store.... He said it just wasn't "right!"
    Thanks for the video Tyler!!!
    Oh, and that 1200 pounds, just about perfect!!! Most processors don't want anything heavier than that anymore, they want something they can handle and everything is more uniform, makes it easier for them to cut and wrap!!

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +3

      The National Cattleman’s Beef Association defines grass fed (or finished) like this-
      Grass-finished cattle spend their entire lives grazing and eating from pastures. These cattle may also eat forage, hay or silage at the feedyard.
      www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cuts/grass-vs-grain?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtf_tBRDtARIsAIbAKe0GHjrDddABEtxeM0w5IBnW9VdKEblOlgE42Z7PZids6QYHmAm4HYwaAuPYEALw_wcB
      I’m not sure silage should be allowed (although it is) but I feel hay deserves to be part of the definition because except for alfalfa, what is hay but dry grass? That being said...I see your point! It is a kind of a misleading name! Thanks Ed

    • @turkeyhollowfarm1866
      @turkeyhollowfarm1866 4 роки тому +1

      Grass fed itself is a dumb term if you think about it since if feeding hay is technically not “Grass Fed”.
      The we don’t feed the cows grass they self harvest the grass!
      I’d argue and say just about all beef is Grass fed for some duration.
      It’s the finishing process that we are looking for when it comes to the most nutritious beef.
      That yellow fat that which is indicative of the carotenes with is found from forage.
      I agree with Tyler in the aspect that hay is dried grass and if you can get the cattle to finish on it then it fits the bill as Grass Finished Beef!
      I’d just like to know what kind of hay it is and what’s the protein % of it?
      The hay we have here in south Texas are usually under 8% protein so it would be hard to finish a beef on it alone.
      Been wanting to experiment with feeding alfalfa hay in the dormant seasons to see how much if any weight gain we’d get.

    • @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin
      @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin 4 роки тому +1

      @@farmertylerranch4399 grass silage would be no different than grass hay....
      As for hay, it can be made from anything.. clover, alfalfa, corn, radish, whatever you can cut, dry and bale....wheat, barely, oats, teff (called a grass, but technically a grain)

    • @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin
      @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin 4 роки тому +1

      @@turkeyhollowfarm1866 I know that they are supposed to finish on alfalfa, very similar to finishing on grain

    • @toomanymarys7355
      @toomanymarys7355 Рік тому

      ​@@turkeyhollowfarm1866 Thr beta carotene levels are pretty negligible from pasture.

  • @phillipjones3342
    @phillipjones3342 4 роки тому +4

    Way to be buddy smarter than the average cow 😂

  • @rawa5457
    @rawa5457 4 роки тому +2

    In the last moment! The great escape failed! :):):) Greetings!

  • @aprilbentley8195
    @aprilbentley8195 4 роки тому

    That was hilarious to watch!!!

  • @ryckmanangusranch4349
    @ryckmanangusranch4349 4 роки тому +3

    So your customers and you like grass fed animals? Corn makes them taste sweeter IMO. But the customer is always right. Take care Tyler.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      That’s right. Truth be told I think Grandpa did it that way because he didn’t want to spend money on grain. Then it actually became a marketing tool, go figure! Thanks Tom!

  • @ianthomas3938
    @ianthomas3938 4 роки тому

    Good video as usual thank you for your efforts , drone is a good addition.No customer for the horse for the freezer, looks like a passenger in your business?Just joking ,guilty of keeping some horses myself just a drain on profits unless you use them for something all you get is they're shite and company.Thanks for letting us Hang out on Farmer Tyler Ranch,from Wales

  • @mikebonge7206
    @mikebonge7206 4 роки тому

    Just made it. Good looking cows

  • @PaullaWells
    @PaullaWells 4 роки тому +1

    That went really well! At first I was thinking "Oh no, why doesn't he have help?" That could've went a whole different way. So glad it was as smooth as glass for you!
    How are your lights working for you now that you added to your tractor?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Yes it did thank you Paulla! I’m sure you’ve figured out I mostly do these jobs by myself. The lights are working good, now I just need more of them! Thanks again!

    • @PaullaWells
      @PaullaWells 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 - Yes, I've noticed you are working alone a lot, but that won't always be so I'm sure. More lights! LOL You really must want to be blinded. Or are you just talking about more around the ranch?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Well both I guess. It’s pretty dark out there!

    • @PaullaWells
      @PaullaWells 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 - It really is dark. It will be interesting to see what you wind up coming up with.

  • @jeffwindham1304
    @jeffwindham1304 4 роки тому +2

    Could you do a video about how you got started selling finished beef, whats it cost vs just selling at the sale. How do you charge, on the hoof or processed weight. Thanks

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +2

      Yes Jeff that’s a good idea. I’ll put it on my list! Thanks!

    • @bnelrod
      @bnelrod 3 роки тому

      I just got involved with all of this last year. It is a complicated topic

  • @tamstertx63
    @tamstertx63 4 роки тому

    And the race was on!!

  • @AutoCrete
    @AutoCrete 4 роки тому +2

    Our core herd was way too tame, there was about 6 or so cows that you had to push to get them through a chute or narrow gate. Your steers were pretty fast in comparison. Grass fed beef is hard to beat but we used to give each cow a quart of oats per day for the last 2 weeks before butcher... er... I mean processing. Can't use the B word anymore can we.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I’ve seen where cows are too tame to the point where they are more dangerous because they have no fear of humans. That’s right I screwed up, I meant to say harvest!

  • @markd8405t5000
    @markd8405t5000 4 роки тому +3

    I was screaming at my tablet " hurry, hurry get that gate " that was too close !!😟😟

  • @snapmac5547
    @snapmac5547 4 роки тому +2

    Get you a border collie. They will put them where you want them and you won't run after them or get kicked.

  • @tristankennell8780
    @tristankennell8780 4 роки тому +2

    Idk if I messed the video where u said you u don't use your horse but if I were you I definitely would have done that the easy way and saddled the horse and done that horse back

  • @greg_yt6218
    @greg_yt6218 4 роки тому +2

    Thankfully this incident wasn't too bad and you've got gentle animals, but nothing more aggravating then a few head of high strung cows setting off otherwise completely calm herd. It looked like maybe 3 cows started the domino effect. I think the cow that starts pretty far back, right near a red cow, and runs up to the front veering right, is the worst offender. The frustrating thing is, those girls usually make the best moms (or maybe that's just why they're still around). What's an inconvenience for us humans is high survival instinct for the cow.
    Also, be honest, you were hoping for a kick from that steer!!! I know you were! That action shot thumbnail of the bull got you your 2nd highest views...

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Greg yeah it only takes one high headed cow to wreck the bunch. And I wasn’t hoping he would kick...but if he did it definitely would have been the thumbnail!

  • @194853DodgeTrucks
    @194853DodgeTrucks 4 роки тому +2

    Nothing funner than watching a bunch of newbies testing out their hind legs while in a full sprint! lol

  • @greenboyatgafarms2250
    @greenboyatgafarms2250 4 роки тому +3

    So do you feed your cows just grass and/Or hay? We always give ares grain along with hay and then let them graze on pasture grass or vise of versa. Butcher cows go to the feed lot for 3 to 4 week to be feed corn along with other supplement. Grass feed beef don't really sell here in the South. Everyone says grass feed beef is grainy and tough and not a whole lot of flavor to it. Just curious so why you don't use grain to help them put some fat on for flavor and weight.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Yes just grass and hay. I think this started for us back in the 60’s because Grandpa didn’t want to spend on grain and it kind of just stuck. Now it’s sought after because of the health benefits and flavor.

    • @greenboyatgafarms2250
      @greenboyatgafarms2250 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 definitely a lot different between Western Beef and Southern Beef. I guess it all depends on what part of the world you live in everybody over here just doesn't really care for the strictly grass-fed beef are really just doesn't sell here.

  • @colmanlong1032
    @colmanlong1032 8 місяців тому

    A very relaxing video, what model tractor you got.

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 4 роки тому +2

    Are those steers considered grass-fed non GMO?? It seems like that's the premium beef on the market. Thanks for the vid.

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Yes I guess they would be. Have to see if my hay seed is GMO or not. Thanks Halibut!

  • @CedarCreekHomestead
    @CedarCreekHomestead 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the video. What is a salimia block?

    • @elpllc7541
      @elpllc7541 4 роки тому +2

      Selenium. Important mineral

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +2

      I guess I fumbled on the name. Selenium is what I was trying to say!

    • @CedarCreekHomestead
      @CedarCreekHomestead 4 роки тому

      @@farmertylerranch4399 I was just wondering what it is.

  • @juliehenry6421
    @juliehenry6421 4 роки тому +2

    Nothing like meat from grasses beef- love it

  • @garyoakman6187
    @garyoakman6187 4 роки тому +2

    Can grass fed beef be fed corn silage or would that be grain

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому +1

      That’s a good question. They can be fed silage but I’m not sure if there are restrictions on what kind

  • @jacquesyoung7010
    @jacquesyoung7010 4 роки тому

    great video can black angus be finished on grass

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 4 роки тому

    You made the gate just in time.

  • @bnelrod
    @bnelrod 3 роки тому

    What kind of hay are you finishing them on? Is it from the local area?

  • @dustytellez1631
    @dustytellez1631 4 роки тому +1

    Can you show us what your grass fed beef looks like in a video? Just starting out and id like to see what your grass fed fat looks like... Obviously leaner but im interested.

  • @JABECO2016
    @JABECO2016 2 роки тому

    what kind of hay do you use to finish them?

  • @richardwilliams4767
    @richardwilliams4767 4 роки тому +11

    WHY is the horse standing there watching you do his job cutting those steers

    • @sandib4234
      @sandib4234 4 роки тому +2

      Now don't talk about Hank lol 😜.

  • @TheSoutholive
    @TheSoutholive 4 роки тому +2

    Fast on your feet

  • @WormHoleFarming
    @WormHoleFarming 4 роки тому +1

    What kind of wireless mic are you using?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Here it is-
      www.amazon.com/Samson-Professional-Lavalier-Wireless-Extended/dp/B07RB2P9CT/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=samson+go+mic+mobile&qid=1572985485&sprefix=samson+go+mic&sr=8-6

  • @carmfarm5
    @carmfarm5 4 роки тому +1

    do you use your horse for anything?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      I used to ride him but he’s got bad feet and he’s old so he’s really just a pet now

  • @billiecoon9772
    @billiecoon9772 4 роки тому

    Do you still have the bottle calf?

    • @farmertylerranch4399
      @farmertylerranch4399  4 роки тому

      Yes we do. He’s not the puppy dog he once was but I can still pet him. He’ll always be tame!

  • @benburns5995
    @benburns5995 4 роки тому

    Those cattle were really fast. That was a little too close for comfort. I'm sure that got your heart racing with just seconds to spare. Having animals is rewarding but it sure keeps you busy.

  • @sandib4234
    @sandib4234 4 роки тому

    🐴🌞

  • @moatlhodimanthe5425
    @moatlhodimanthe5425 Рік тому

    At what age do they reach 1200 pounds with those feeds

  • @miriambertram2448
    @miriambertram2448 4 роки тому

    Lol it Was close

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 4 роки тому

    The horse is a pet not a cutter horse.

  • @suzanne529
    @suzanne529 4 роки тому +2

    You need a dog!

  • @rubberducky1507
    @rubberducky1507 3 роки тому

    Where do u live ?