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  • @Happyatlast
    @Happyatlast Рік тому +2700

    I dont care what anyone says, animals have feelings and heart.

    • @13juju
      @13juju Рік тому +77

      I am with you!!!

    • @MCole-xz3cz
      @MCole-xz3cz Рік тому +82

      @@13juju in the words of Radar O’Reilly on MASH…”Animals are people too”!

    • @MCole-xz3cz
      @MCole-xz3cz Рік тому +52

      Gut wrenching! Very sorry Dusty

    • @marycollins1024
      @marycollins1024 Рік тому +48

      They absolutely do.

    • @alostpilgrimsjourney5953
      @alostpilgrimsjourney5953 Рік тому +66

      You are damn right they have feelings, they have intelligence that overtakes their instinct where their feeling are involved.

  • @ElsaInCa
    @ElsaInCa Рік тому +1241

    Seeing Belle Starr laying down beside her calf was heartbreaking. 💔
    That said, it was remarkable how she allowed you to get as close as you did; that’s a lot of trust.

    • @freedomisnotfree9129
      @freedomisnotfree9129 Рік тому +39

      YES...sad with You and Belle Starr...sweet Joe checking on her ... ah!

    • @dianegiermann980
      @dianegiermann980 Рік тому +57

      I felt like Belle Starr knew you were trying to help her calf which allowed you to get so close to her. It is apart of life, humans or animals. Sorry for your loss Dusty.

    • @lesleyoliver3310
      @lesleyoliver3310 Рік тому +20

      So sad but that’s nature. I’m sorry for your loss. How will the red dog be managed now?
      Peaches having a calf - cliffhanger, nooooo 😱%. Cannot wait 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🐨🦘👋🏻

    • @reeree6682
      @reeree6682 Рік тому +20

      Exactly...it was as if she knew Dusty was hoping he could help her baby. Brings tears to one's eyes.

    • @hopefulhope9123
      @hopefulhope9123 Рік тому +28

      They trust Dusty he's a damn good Rancher

  • @susanleeling961
    @susanleeling961 Рік тому +542

    As a fellow rancher it’s hard losing even one calf. I think the hardest part is watching the mama being so heartbroken. You run a good operation and you presented this part of the operation in a very compassionate way. Thank you.

    • @lucykelly7152
      @lucykelly7152 Рік тому +8

      But you know you will send them all to slaughter, anyway!

    • @mymaryland9547
      @mymaryland9547 Рік тому +5

      @@lucykelly7152And your point??

    • @Cowboycattlehauler911
      @Cowboycattlehauler911 Рік тому +1

      @@mia.primaveralet me guess your one of those that lives on salad and sprouts . Well hate to inform you but your vegetarian diet kills more living insect an animals then we do when we raise cattle . Every time that plow turns it’s killing every ant frog fly mesquito rabbit you name it . Then that food gets sprayed with chemicals to keep them from eating it so don’t criticize our way of life . We’re the reason your alive . The store don’t produce your food we do !

    • @doreenmercado50
      @doreenmercado50 Рік тому +1

      Is that true?

    • @Cowboycattlehauler911
      @Cowboycattlehauler911 Рік тому +3

      @@doreenmercado50 yes mam that is the gods truth !

  • @DvCM
    @DvCM Рік тому +328

    It was surprising to see how Belle Star allowed you to handle the calf. She looked like she was hoping you could fix it.

    • @dawnbrown2863
      @dawnbrown2863 Рік тому +27

      I thought the same thing

    • @bessiewilson1784
      @bessiewilson1784 Рік тому +8

      Sorry abt the calf you are allowed to be sad 😂

    • @Weeks25
      @Weeks25 Рік тому +21

      I also kinda felt that she was watching him hope he could get him up. Poor thing!

    • @reesiecup9945
      @reesiecup9945 Рік тому +4

      Yes, it was as if she saying, " Please help my baby!: 😢😢

  • @claudiamacias7877
    @claudiamacias7877 Рік тому +204

    All ranchers are very kind, good-hearted people. Sorry for your loss of the calf.

    • @stacymirba1433
      @stacymirba1433 Рік тому

      You know all ranchers?

    • @nana.dayton5290
      @nana.dayton5290 Рік тому +1

      ​@stacymirba1433 right. Not all are kind hearted some get neglected. I've seened those animal PC show where they arrest the owners.

    • @whatsup7535
      @whatsup7535 Рік тому +1

      💯💯💯💯💯

    • @BusisiweZwane-gd1yt
      @BusisiweZwane-gd1yt Рік тому

      I know what is like ukufekwa yinja

  • @kimchiman1000
    @kimchiman1000 Рік тому +139

    You seem like an honest, hard working, and compassionate person. Looks like your animals couldn't be in better hands brother.

  • @andrewmiller2868
    @andrewmiller2868 Рік тому +151

    I admire your honesty Dusty. It wasn't a "great video" as one might say but it's one that needs to be shown to keep your channel in the real world and as you said it includes the good, the bad and the ugly times.

  • @denisereynolds9471
    @denisereynolds9471 Рік тому +77

    You are a good and compassionate rancher. It’s hard to loose one. I feel bad for Bell

    • @Mamabee343
      @Mamabee343 Рік тому

      Kind and compassionate ranchers?These animals end up in the slaughter house. There is nothing kind or compassionate that these people are doing!

  • @deniseharvey211
    @deniseharvey211 Рік тому +224

    It’s heartbreaking to see how an animal bison has the feelings of birth to its calf and mourning the death of her calf. So sad. And to see her watching you try to save her calf without even trying to go after you she knew what you were trying to help. That’s how much trust she has and you.

    • @cristinepena3931
      @cristinepena3931 Рік тому +3

    • @kimface5495
      @kimface5495 Рік тому +5

      I have to whole hearted agree...Momma's need time to morn. Thank you for giving her those moments. So sorry momma Bellstar 😢 and so excited for peaches at the end...what a rollercoaster of emmotions. ❤

  • @felsenruh
    @felsenruh Рік тому +367

    Dear Mr. Baker: this video is the first I've watched from your channel. Yes, you made the right decision to show one of the sad sides to ranching. I hope Peaches delivered her calf safely and that she and the calf are healthy and well. But mostly: I want to salute your caring attitude and empathy toward the animals in your care. You're good people.

    • @sherrywilliamson2978
      @sherrywilliamson2978 Рік тому +14

      The Good Lord knows who will be a blessing to the animals He trusts to your care. The compassion and respect you have shown in this tragic situation show years of experience and heart you have for your herd. They will flourish under your care and I appreciate your example to other ranchers. Continue on with your herd and plans to increase your productivity. It's so obvious their health is a priority and you will both reap the rewards! Your herd for healthy lives with good pasture management from you, You from watching your dream prosper and multiply under your care. Blessings to you for sharing the reality of a ranchers life many folks aren't aware of and your family for sharing your dream and being able to grow up with a ranching heritage.

    • @brinleythesiberian
      @brinleythesiberian Рік тому +9

      Yes, I agree wholeheartedly 💯. I've seen it first hand. Some people don't know what they are saying. Animals have souls and can feel like we can. 🥺

    • @melissaallen636
      @melissaallen636 Рік тому +5

      I agree with your comment 100%.

    • @JasonWest-gh1lu
      @JasonWest-gh1lu Рік тому

      @@brinleythesiberian only in your weak fool mindedness way of thinking

    • @FixItYerself
      @FixItYerself Рік тому

      creepy

  • @joejones2847
    @joejones2847 Рік тому +49

    I thought she was big then BIG Joe comes in and made her look small.
    It shows they have a huge heart and care for each other just like we do.

    • @gerilynhanks5534
      @gerilynhanks5534 Рік тому +1

      As Belle's baby boy is born, but 'doa' at birth, yet another baby is born by Peaches nearby, to take its place. I would have been a nice conclusion, to see the ending of this sad 😔, along with probably a happy story! 😊

  • @Incognitofrito1
    @Incognitofrito1 Рік тому +107

    Bless the momma's heart. She did her best to save her baby, & is lovingly mourning her baby.
    What an amazing momma.
    💔

  • @lilitharam44
    @lilitharam44 Рік тому +206

    We're so terribly sorry for your loss. Even though it's part of farm life and ranching, it's never easy. It happens with horses too, it's always sad when it does. You're a great rancher, don't let this shake your confidence. Sending love and best wishes from Memphis.

    • @cecilebesselink648
      @cecilebesselink648 Рік тому +16

      It will always hurt when one of your cows or bisons has a dead calf.

    • @naomicatherine1245
      @naomicatherine1245 Рік тому

      Yeah it'd be so much better for them to be slaughtered by humans

    • @sarahgriffith8790
      @sarahgriffith8790 Рік тому +1

      @lilitharam44, also from Memphis yes, I respect Dusty for his empathy and stewardship for these wonderful majestic animals

    • @lilitharam44
      @lilitharam44 Рік тому +1

      @@sarahgriffith8790 Do they still have a herd out at Shelby Farms? The last I read the bison there weren't being taken care of properly. I hope they are now. Dusty is an awesome rancher. I would love to have a small herd of bison, just for the fiber production. Bison wool is one of the absolute bests!

    • @sarahgriffith8790
      @sarahgriffith8790 Рік тому

      @@lilitharam44 I haven't been to Shelby Farms in quite a while, I'm actually gonna have to go and check it out, I'm also thinking there may be some bison at the AgriCenter International if I'm not mistaken as well

  • @RockRoamer7
    @RockRoamer7 Рік тому +28

    I know I'm supposed to be sad about the sweet baby but I'm just too busy being in awe of how much mom trusts you. To be able to build that kind of mutual understanding when you have the number of bison you do is just amazing.

    • @janicegraham9810
      @janicegraham9810 Рік тому +2

      😂❤

    • @TheSilverlady1980
      @TheSilverlady1980 9 місяців тому +1

      Animals know. My dad could walk up to any cow or horse and there was a bond. Drafts knew time to go to work. Cows followed to the milking shed. Metal need of each other. Dad brought round a green horn to help one summer and every animal on the place didn’t trust him even the dog and cat. They know! I was 3 years old going out to the field to get the draft horse team in. They wore short strap leads that barely touched the ground. I would holler their names and take there leads. 3 year old leading 4,000. Thousands Pounds drafter team to the tack barn to get in a days plowing. Animals just know!

  • @cinb3448
    @cinb3448 Рік тому +88

    It was definitely heartbreaking! She tried to rouse her little one, even letting you get as close as you did. We are blessed to see the good. Seeing the bad isn't always pleasant, but it is the reality of life in the herd! Thank you Dusty for sharing both with us!

  • @buckgrochol8975
    @buckgrochol8975 Рік тому +215

    We see your compassion for the animals . Everyone should know what ranchers have to deal with . Very respectful video .

    • @orizeland1353
      @orizeland1353 Рік тому +1

      Sorry but herding cows in captivity or any animals only for profits is not way of shape or form of compassion.

  • @marcysfillet1
    @marcysfillet1 Рік тому +24

    Fun fact; I’m 61 born and raised in Okla. My paternal Grandfather and great Uncle owned the Hadden Ranches 10,000 acre w/many head Bison back in the day that is now referred to as the Osage Nation Ranch. So happy I found your channel!!!

    • @CrossTimbersBison
      @CrossTimbersBison  Рік тому +5

      That’s awesome! Jealous of the amount of land. I would bring them back!

  • @cheriblom6507
    @cheriblom6507 Рік тому +123

    Belle Star is a great mommy. It is so sad to see her grieving the loss of her baby.

  • @air80-778
    @air80-778 Рік тому +78

    She trusted you Dusty to check on her baby That speak volumes.. You are doing your best with these animals.. and that was proof right there by her allowing you to be close to her baby.. It's hard losing an animal but you're right it's part of farm life❤

  • @sherryditzler7908
    @sherryditzler7908 Рік тому +27

    So sorry for her loss...praying Peaches and her calf are doing well Jesus name!!!

    • @chorynerenque9564
      @chorynerenque9564 Рік тому +1

      You think it was a loss to him!? he started to tell a damn joke and left a mother dragging her placenta behind her in the dirt with the baby still stuck inside obviously dieing, and went home and took a fucking break, providing no care not calling a vet.... Seriously wake up and think a little bit on your own people, Good God!

    • @TheLorax-2012
      @TheLorax-2012 Рік тому +1

      @@chorynerenque9564???

  • @anitamiller7169
    @anitamiller7169 Рік тому +324

    Belle Star is an awesome momma. She tried her best to take care of her baby. They have feelings just like us.

    • @AsTheWheelsTurn
      @AsTheWheelsTurn Рік тому +1

      no they do not have feeling just like us, not even remotely close.

    • @dianaperrone6473
      @dianaperrone6473 Рік тому

      Better momma than the humans who want to abort their babies.

    • @the54thfloor47
      @the54thfloor47 Рік тому +12

      They have more than some people.

    • @marydevonshire4655
      @marydevonshire4655 Рік тому +5

      ​@@AsTheWheelsTurnthat's your opinion

    • @wendymarie7151
      @wendymarie7151 Рік тому +5

      ​@@AsTheWheelsTurnGoes to show you apparently have less feelings than animals. Yes, animals have feelings. Read up on it.

  • @Cass-es5kl
    @Cass-es5kl Рік тому +79

    Sorry for your loss. Births are always risky for all mammals. The loss of the baby is all part of ranch life. Thoughts and prayers.
    Dusty, you and your family are doing a great job.
    WOW, how exciting to get to see plol Peaches have a calf.

  • @sassy1970sy
    @sassy1970sy Рік тому +24

    What a beautiful soul you are caring so much about your bison. It’s such a sad situation but I’m so impressed with your empathy for your animals 👏👏👏

  • @mamabear4576
    @mamabear4576 Рік тому +271

    First critter I ever raised that I lost was a chick from an incubator. I tried everything I could think of. It still didn't pull through. I felt really stupid for being so upset over a chicken... until someone told me that a sure sign of a good steward of any animal is having a heart and respect for all life.
    Praying for your walk as ranchers and for comfort over you and your herd. ❤

    • @tammywooley2635
      @tammywooley2635 Рік тому +5

      All i can say is Amen.

    • @kd741
      @kd741 Рік тому +4

      Lost a few just recently, crazy how I feel more empathy for animals than I do for most people

    • @stevenyoung62
      @stevenyoung62 Рік тому +4

      Sir, you are not stupid for feeling sad about that- it shows you have a heart.❤

    • @bettyh3747
      @bettyh3747 Рік тому +1

      I remember the first lamb i lost i was devastated

    • @joellelong4795
      @joellelong4795 Рік тому +3

      We have felt the same exact way over almost all of our lost chicks. But some hatch, and you know they're not going to make it no matter what you do. It's the ones that you bring in the house, and try to feed with the droppers, and they start making a slight recovery, and you think you have helped them to turn that corner..... then suddenly, they are gone. It just kills you! 😢

  • @wolfwise44
    @wolfwise44 Рік тому +151

    No matter how detached you may think you want to be, when this happens, it still hits hard and as was clearly demonstrated, its hard for the cows too. Prayers from across the puddle.

    • @CrossTimbersBison
      @CrossTimbersBison  Рік тому +11

      Thank you!

    • @myrnaaugustine1456
      @myrnaaugustine1456 Рік тому +13

      So sad…We’ve all developed a love for these beautiful animals…

    • @graciebates1282
      @graciebates1282 Рік тому +8

      I’ve been watching you guys for almost 3 years now and I came over from Daniel’s channel Arm's family homestead and I was just wondering how old your daughter Brooks is and Bell star is a wonderful mom so sorry for the loss of your red dog

    • @LuvtheRiverLife
      @LuvtheRiverLife Рік тому +4

      Dusty I’ve been here from the beginning with ya and I love the Bison, and I especially love that we are included in on everything the good and the bad so I’m not going anywhere buddy. You’re raising one of my favorite animals ever I support you 100% and it actually hurt me watching you try to save the red dog 💔 you are a good man Dusty God Bless ❤🦬 ❤🦬

  • @GreenIvy3834
    @GreenIvy3834 Рік тому +31

    My condolences to the Bison mom and your family it is heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this video. ❤️🙏🕊

  • @bryanpersig3055
    @bryanpersig3055 Рік тому +76

    Definitely heartbreaking to see her lay down beside her baby wondering why he won't get up. Brought tears to my eyes for sure and I've been farming my whole life so I've been and seen a lot and these situations are never easy

  • @edwhite7457
    @edwhite7457 Рік тому +79

    Poor Belle clearly mourning her loss. Thank you for sharing.

  • @It_isGreatwith_mysoul
    @It_isGreatwith_mysoul Рік тому +31

    I am a total animal lover ! Thanks for sharing this video with us. I'm so sorry for the calf's passing at birth. You're right...this is life. God bless you and your heart for the Bison.

  • @pgraham7528
    @pgraham7528 Рік тому +66

    So sorry for Belle's loss and yours.... You cannot be a rancher without a big heart ❤️

  • @parryan1800
    @parryan1800 Рік тому +21

    Condolences to you and “mom”. She stepped back enough to let you touch her baby and she waited there; hoping you could do something. Humans just need to see this; to help them understand all animals are "human." And ALL animals should be given the same love and respect that you give your Bison. I’m sorry Dusty. My tears are with you and “Mom”.

  • @stephanie09.11
    @stephanie09.11 Рік тому +5

    My heart breaks for this. What a beautiful bond. Poor Momma just hoping her baby would get up. Animals are amazing in how raw and beautiful they are. Nothing fake, staged or otherwise. So sorry you lost one. Never easy.

  • @nikkicheshier1791
    @nikkicheshier1791 Рік тому +61

    I’m really sorry you lost the calf. I hope peaches did ok and her calf was healthy. I wanna wish you a Happy Father’s Day nonetheless ❤️🙏

  • @SteveInPalmSprings
    @SteveInPalmSprings Рік тому +328

    Sorry you lost a calf. It's tough for you and the mother. It was absolutely amazing the way she trusted and interacted with you when you tried to help. You have an amazing relationship with these animals. We were privileged to get to watch this whole ordeal even though it wasn't a good outcome. Yes - you SHOULD let your viewers see the good, the bad AND the ugly. What a fantastic video.

    • @christieross2755
      @christieross2755 Рік тому +6

      I'm glad you showed this. This is the reality of raising animals.

  • @capt.stubing5604
    @capt.stubing5604 Рік тому +5

    This is very sad, but an amazing demonstration of the love and compassion these animals have for their offspring.

  • @ciaragrey5523
    @ciaragrey5523 Рік тому +28

    Poor Belle Star ! I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose an animal. But then you turn around and Peaches has a calf. Talk about circle of life. ❤

  • @triciaismyname6068
    @triciaismyname6068 Рік тому +2

    Awe I can feel her pain. It made me cry. It's all about life cycles and what every living being goes through. Sending her loves.

  • @rlynnerosenthal3927
    @rlynnerosenthal3927 Рік тому +20

    So heartbreaking to see the momma lay beside the red dog and mourn her loss. Very real, poor momma. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.!

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark2188 Рік тому +149

    Seeing Belle Starr care for and lying down beside her calf was so sad and we know sometimes it happens when raising animals but still hard when you have such a bond with the animals. Her allowing you to try and help and get so close was amazing. ❤

  • @judithpresley1725
    @judithpresley1725 Рік тому +3

    We can see that you are trying to keep it together, yourself, at the loss of this baby. You are a good man and a great farmer that has compassion for all of your animals. May God bless you and your family, and all the animals in your care.

  • @adredsox79
    @adredsox79 Рік тому +133

    These are actually very good teaching moments for future farmers and ranchers. It’s so very important to talk about and teach. Also shows how much love and feeling animals have toward one another and their offspring or children per say. Was very sad to see momma with her baby lying on it to protect it from others and to just mourn in her way. Glad u did the video.

  • @missymarie2698
    @missymarie2698 Рік тому +391

    She was such a good mama letting you work on her baby. She never showed any signs of aggression- only concern.
    She stood there watching and hoping her baby would get up.

    • @RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends
      @RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends Рік тому +24

      If someone says they don’t have feelings they are a complete idiot who know nothing about animals . Animals are no different then humans they have souls, they feel sadness, pain, happiness etc if not they would sit there and do nothing almost brain dead .

    • @juanitadunavant3917
      @juanitadunavant3917 Рік тому +2

      W@@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends

    • @juanitadunavant3917
      @juanitadunavant3917 Рік тому +17

      So sorry for her loss

    • @jeannebaldwin2786
      @jeannebaldwin2786 Рік тому +8

      ❤😢

    • @mikeblair2594
      @mikeblair2594 Рік тому +3

      Mam, she was getting pretty agitated when he started putting hands on the corpse.

  • @Waiting_777
    @Waiting_777 Рік тому +20

    Belle Star will have another. Be thankful she was able to deliver. If it was stuck you could have lost her. Thanks for showing us all of ranching. It’s very important to see it all even the loss.

  • @lindacrawford5187
    @lindacrawford5187 Рік тому +4

    So very sorry for your bison having to go through such a horrible ordeal. My heart goes out to her losing her baby and for your family’s loss. She seemed to know you were there to help her!

  • @kathyscott
    @kathyscott Рік тому +28

    I am so sorry Dusty, my heart breaks for Belle Star. Death is a part of ranching but this poor guy not even getting a chance to live is the roughest. I shed tears 😭

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny194 Рік тому +78

    Belle Star's trust reflects how well you care for your animals. Still-births happen - human, cat, dog, bovine, it just happens. And, thank you Peaches for letting the video end on a high note!

    • @maryjoschlechty7590
      @maryjoschlechty7590 Рік тому

      I was raised on a farm and seen happiness and sadness as well, yes animals grieve as well as the farmer, I would cry for days when we lost one of our herds, thank you for all you do for our beloved bison, stay safe

  • @Clarachk
    @Clarachk Рік тому +5

    This was indeed a hard video to watch. However, I am thankful to have had the opportunity to click and sit through the heartbreak! Every huff and grunt was heard and felt. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is part of the circle of life and all the ups and downs are an important part of the circle. The waves will always ebb in and out and learning how to deal with the ever flowing and changing tides is vital to our mental stability.

  • @forthekozofhelpingothers
    @forthekozofhelpingothers Рік тому +34

    It's very hard to watch the momma trying to get her calf awake and to move. I appreciate that you are always showing the real life of being a rancher. That's what makes me keep watching.
    Hope you have a good Father's Day

  • @brianbeck32
    @brianbeck32 Рік тому +22

    Thank you for sharing the good, bad and ugly. I appreciate your openness. And with that cliffhanger of a closing you have us all checking our UA-cam feed repeatedly. Can’t wait for the next video.

  • @elainethomas9532
    @elainethomas9532 Рік тому +4

    Aww, I'm so sorry she lost her baby 😓
    Thank you for loving your animals ❤️

  • @sharonspivey7913
    @sharonspivey7913 Рік тому +5

    Dusty I watched a video a few years ago and I think it was in a national park and one of the older bison from the herd had passed away and the rest of the herd gathered around the dead animal and stood watch over the body,heads down as if they were praying....it was very touching. I believe animals have feeling just like humans and you can tell she is grieving....so sorry for your loss....♥️🙏

  • @sstarkey1695
    @sstarkey1695 Рік тому +30

    I am so sorry for the loss and the Belle Star sadness. Excited to see the Peaches calving! Stay with her, Dusty.

  • @anthonygareau5604
    @anthonygareau5604 Рік тому +2

    She knew you were only trying to help. They show the love you give them. Bless your 💜😊

  • @johnnyhernandez7561
    @johnnyhernandez7561 Рік тому +44

    Belle Star is such an awesome mom, she stayed with her newborn calf hoping it would wake up and start walking, it's very heartbreaking to know that animals know when they lose a loved one, sometimes they go into depression and stop eating and they also end up dying because of their depression,
    May God bless you Dusty and all your animals that are truly family to you
    Thank you for sharing
    God bless

  • @barbarascott2833
    @barbarascott2833 Рік тому +134

    This is nature. Nothing is sugar coated. I hope she recovers quickly. Thank you for sharing, Dusty.

  • @cherrywilson4293
    @cherrywilson4293 Рік тому +1

    I am so sorry for this loss ! As a Indengenous Woman I want to thank you for caring for such an amazing animal we count as Majestic and call Totanka , I send my Sacred Prayers to this mother and family who lost such a beautiful little one . Blessings from Cherokee Nation ✊

  • @lanessawitherspoon1332
    @lanessawitherspoon1332 Рік тому +61

    You can see the emotion in the momma. And it was cool to watch her let you try to help her baby. ❤

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable Рік тому +18

    Sorry for your loss of a red dog. 😢 So sad, but as you said, it is a part of farming and ranching and raising animals. Prayers for CTB. ✨❤🙏

  • @zippie6770
    @zippie6770 Рік тому +17

    My heart is with you all and to Bell⭐️ I definitely understand your concerns over what to show and not Keep shining and nice little cliff hanger there with Peaches 😂❤

  • @candacemccabe5861
    @candacemccabe5861 Рік тому +8

    Dusty, praying for your family at this difficult time. This Sweet Mom was so diligent and persistent in her attempts to wake her baby up. God Bless her, and you for your attention and attempt at resuscitation! A sad loss for certain! How did Peaches make out? Praying for safe delivery!🙏🙏🙏

  • @cynthiar.bass-godwin3107
    @cynthiar.bass-godwin3107 Рік тому +2

    Praying for you and your farm. As a child we had cattle, we had a few we'd lost over the years and it is definitely heartbreaking because they are our family. Heartbreaking 😢!!!

  • @FreeSpeechZoneUSA
    @FreeSpeechZoneUSA Рік тому +22

    That is so sad 😢 but thank you for sharing. I know what you did was dangerous, but Belle knew you were trying to help her baby, the trust you could see in her eyes while she watched you was amazing, she trusts you and loves you, anyone who has been around bison at all knows how amazing that was! Bless you all

  • @marshawilliams2580
    @marshawilliams2580 Рік тому +41

    It's never easy when death enters the picture. When it is an animal you care deeply about and doing your best to bring awareness to the species, it is very emotionally painful and sad. Dusty, you and your family, have the prayers and support from the thousands of your channel followers. I think we feel your pain also because you have brought us to care for these awesome animals, America's bison, as much as you do. I, as one, have a better understanding and appreciation and love of the American bison because of you and your family allowing me/us to be a part of the good and the bad. THANK YOU. prayers and condolences at the loss of a precious red dog.

  • @charleentuthill6814
    @charleentuthill6814 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us. Very sad and so sorry for your loss. You run a good operation and your a very caring and compassionate human. We can only hope other farmers care for their livestock as much as you do!

  • @Swanoaks
    @Swanoaks Рік тому +31

    I feel you did the right thing playing this video, it is part of life. I bred dogs for 30 years, and had to experience this too. It's hard at the time, and Nature can be cruel. Hopefully all the other mamas will have strong healthy calves.

  • @bonniesmith9370
    @bonniesmith9370 Рік тому +5

    Such sad news for CTB and Belle Star. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing this heartbreaking 💔 news.

  • @Bu11d0gz
    @Bu11d0gz Рік тому +1

    Raised on a farm, I think it helped me build the character I live by and how I raised my kids too. That not everyday is a beautiful sunrise and sunset. That moments in-between are very precious and take one day at a time.

  • @carrols.hawkins7770
    @carrols.hawkins7770 Рік тому +8

    I am sorry for the loss of Belle Star's calf. It is sad when things go wrong. Yes, the mamma feels the loss. Thank you for sharing this sad event. It is reality that people need to see.

  • @kerry17
    @kerry17 Рік тому +77

    Dusty, my grandpa used to say, "where's there's livestock there's deadstock". So sorry for the lost and I know it hurts. Thank God for next year. You rock for sharing and we pray for the Bison. God bless🙏🐂

    • @AWholeVibe96
      @AWholeVibe96 Рік тому +2

      Wow that’s so true 🥺. I never thought of it that way.

  • @susanfranks-craun811
    @susanfranks-craun811 Рік тому +1

    Many years ago, when my daughter was 4 or 5yo, one of the calves died and the Mama was upset. My daughter looked at me and said, "it's the circle of life, Mom. Its okay." Wisdom at age 4. Love that kid. Thanks for sharing the "entire" experience with us.😃😃🥰

  • @garredsellers96
    @garredsellers96 Рік тому +13

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all that the rest of calving goes smooth from here on out this year

  • @sallyentwistle61
    @sallyentwistle61 Рік тому +8

    Dusty, it’s the “circle of life”, it happens and even though it’s very sad, it’s part of life. As you said the good the bad and the ugly. It just wasn’t meant to be.
    When we were kids we learned through our pets that death is part of the journey. It helped us cope with grief better, later in life. 🙏🥰❤️

  • @dreamsmpwarrior3456
    @dreamsmpwarrior3456 Рік тому +5

    I like the video because it shows what can truly happen on a ranch, and the effort you put into your videos is truly amazing. Much love

  • @wandarider6930
    @wandarider6930 Рік тому +12

    So sorry for the loss of the little one. Can’t wait for the next video to see the new one being born.

  • @AngelBluff
    @AngelBluff Рік тому +25

    Oh Dusty I'm so sorry for you and sweet Bell Star! As an Angus rancher i can say i have been shocked at the success of healthy Red Dogs you have had. As you know it happens! It is abosultely amazing to see her at that pint trusting you like she did, for you to be that close to her baby. Just shows how much hard work you have put into these amazing animals. Even though i cried i think you for sharing the reality of ranching .I can't wait to see the next HAPPY Peaches delivery!!! What a day on your ranch ?!?!

  • @jazzyejan
    @jazzyejan Рік тому +1

    It's sad, but beautiful in a way. To see the love she has for her baby and for the trust she has in you. It was like knowing she's thinking "help is here, help my baby". That is an awesome group of Bison you have and you say you raised them all. That is so great. How many acres of pasture do you have to keep all those Bison? How many BISON do you have? ❤AMAZING

  • @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884
    @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884 Рік тому +13

    All of our hearts were broken when she laid down with her baby. Such a sad loss and then Peaches is having her baby. I hope all went well for her. Waiting for an up date.

  • @patriciameijer3356
    @patriciameijer3356 Рік тому +4

    So so sorry for your loss of beautiful red dogs. Poor Bellstar. It was amazing how she watches you with hope in her face when you try to help bring her baby alive. Of course you can show this on video that's what you make real and honest even showing your emotions and tears. Yes men have emotions too and it makes you a real man to show it. Every farm life and family life have good bad and ugly moments even accidents. Only showing the good, funny and beautiful moments and leaving the bad and sad away as many video creators. It was amazing to see a little from the birth of a new red dog. I hope Bellstar will be fine and better soon.

  • @cecilefannin4776
    @cecilefannin4776 Рік тому +1

    Mr.Baker thank you for sharing I know this is sad. But you love your herd. Sorry for your loss and for the momma's loss. Animals are amazing.

  • @cindaanderson8655
    @cindaanderson8655 Рік тому +33

    Dusty, I am so sorry 😢
    I thank you for sharing everything with us, your sadness and happiness and it is the circle of life.
    You and Marisa care so much for your bison 🦬 and that’s what I appreciate about you all and taking me along with your adventures!
    Thank you kind sir and happy Fathers Day to you as well!🩷💕

  • @dianeschmidt9472
    @dianeschmidt9472 Рік тому +18

    so sorry for the loss of the red dog. Poor Belle Star. It's amazing to see such a large animal have such a tender touch. Thank you for taking us along. Also, now can't wait for film on Peaches.

  • @brendamullins1296
    @brendamullins1296 Рік тому +25

    So sorry for your loss. The trust she showed inletting you get that close is really something to see. It’s like she knew you were trying to help. Your a good man Dusty and that really proves it. My heart breaks for her. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lillierice1992
    @lillierice1992 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing that animals have feelings too. My heart goes out to the momma, so heartbreaking.

  • @Mrs.Frankenstein
    @Mrs.Frankenstein Рік тому +53

    I'm so sorry Dusty. It's touching to see her recognize that you were trying to help. Prayers for you all ❤️

  • @blackdandelion5549
    @blackdandelion5549 Рік тому +60

    Been farming a long time and it still gets to you. The animals absolutely mourn and don't give up. It's hard when you love the mother and you see them go through it and you are sad about losing the offspring, but seeing the animal you have known for years in mourning or still trying hurts.

  • @anitamafoa6361
    @anitamafoa6361 Рік тому +1

    So heartbreaking, poor mama! Sorry for your loss. As you said, death is a part of life and we have to take the bad with the good.

  • @cindyhoward9620
    @cindyhoward9620 Рік тому +18

    I’m glad you filmed and showed the video. Shows how much you truly care. It’s sad she didn’t want to leave. She must really care for you to let you get as close as you did. 😢

  • @patigirl2470
    @patigirl2470 Рік тому +9

    It is sad but it is part of life. So touching to see Belle Starr stay with her baby ❤️❤️❤️ I have been a vet for 50 years - never is easy 😥

  • @judithveley2790
    @judithveley2790 Рік тому +77

    As difficult as it was, I appreciate that you shared that event with us. It is the real world and part of what we need to understand about your bison ranching. Her tender care of the calf was so touching. ❤️

  • @wendylou8963
    @wendylou8963 Рік тому +6

    Awww poor Belle Star. So terribly sorry

  • @Angel-yl1ck
    @Angel-yl1ck Рік тому +1

    So sorry for your loss. I just checked in to see if you were going to mention the heat you have been having down there and watched all this. After death, life happens. God Bless you and your extended family. Love to you all.

  • @bonni-suehuntley9637
    @bonni-suehuntley9637 Рік тому +12

    I pray all goes well with Peaches and look forward to the birth of her new calf…. Maybe we’ll see it tonight?!

  • @reginakaufman6325
    @reginakaufman6325 Рік тому +10

    I am sorry for you loss. I can't wait to see Peaches baby ! Bless all of y'all!

  • @markthompson4859
    @markthompson4859 Рік тому +1

    Aw man, felt that pain more than once. its never easy and as many a farmer will confirm, you definitely have a bond with the animals. They are awesome. I hope you're able to get to the bottom of the cause. Keep up your wonderful work.

  • @tjc491
    @tjc491 Рік тому +17

    Hope you show Peaches having her calf. I watch a sheep farmer and she shows all the ewes having their lambs. Love watching the birth of animals since I watched my dogs have pups

  • @dawnscoular2809
    @dawnscoular2809 Рік тому +7

    Sometimes, it's just not fair. But the miracle you catch at the end priceless.

  • @jupiternp5287
    @jupiternp5287 Рік тому +1

    First time watcher. You are an amazing human being. Thank you for what you do. Great Mama !!! My heart breaks for you all💔

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512
    @maggieslifeisawildride512 Рік тому +55

    Seeing her lay down beside her baby was so sad but also poignant. As hard as it is to see the death of a newly born calf it speaks to the fierce love these momma's have for their babies. It's beautifully sad...if that makes any sense. I've worked in healthcare for eons and you do learn to kind of shut it off but this is also a testament to the love farmers and ranchers have for their livestock. I'm glad you shared this side of the story with us all Dusty. God bless you and all who follow the noble trade and art of caring for animals.

  • @jillseifried9051
    @jillseifried9051 Рік тому +153

    The loss is heartbreaking and I’m sorry, Dusty. So many blessings, so much to be thankful for as well. You’re doing a wonderful work.

    • @zabavnaya-xt8tb
      @zabavnaya-xt8tb Рік тому

      🥺🙏🙏🙏

    • @dianekrisak942
      @dianekrisak942 Рік тому +1

      Yes It's sad but it's life. She needs this time. If someone is offended with life they don't have to watch

    • @carlosleon769
      @carlosleon769 Рік тому +1

      My condolences

  • @kingdomkid3
    @kingdomkid3 Рік тому +1

    So sorry. Your very compassionate. Thank you.