Thank you, Greg. Your approach to weaning is so much more humane than what I remember my grandfather doing. I have no doubt that your herd prospers for it. Blessings on you and yours.
A wealth of information from a self taught professional. If I was in better health Greg, I would certainly do this!!! Thank you for offering from the goodness of your heart, what most pay for. God Bless you and yours my friend. Jay
We love watching your videos and how you're transforming the ground, we'll be planting seeds that have been stored for years as food storage, and hope for the best. If nothing happens then we'll be buying seed next year
Good information Greg. All Mama's are the same they hate to give up their calves or even their children. Mom so loved her boys. 🥰 Is there a soil test for Black Leg?? Do you have one main bull that you do your breeding with and why do you keep so many bulls??? Thanks.
Hi Greg, I’ve really enjoyed all your videos. They’re not only educational but inspirational. I understand the importance of mobbing the herd in one big herd, but how do you ensure that a bull won’t breed his daughter if you keep back replacements? Thank you so much for imparting the world with your wisdom. Johnnie Walker.
When a bull breeds his daughter, that is line-breeding, when a bull breeds his mother, that is in-breeding. I have only seen our cattle get thicker, larger gut and better adapted to the environment into which they were born.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Its both in-breeding but line-breeding is on purpose. It causes loss of genes, good and bad ones, wether that is a problem or not depends on wether an unrelated breeding is made (or at least can be made) on inbred animals.
I certainly have been thinking of doing a livestream. I was on one several weeks ago here at our house with The Stoney Ridge Farmer. I just need to get familiar with how to do it.
Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher I cant believe I missed it! I will definitely keep an eye out for yours in the future. Thank you for the information you share! You have helped make my dream of ranching and farming more of a reality.
I usually have more trouble containing cows than calves. Its become so frustrating that i only wean inside of a barn or sell calves right after separation on the field. Herefortds are known for their maternal instincts.
Hi! I'm curious, how many calves did you wean that year? and how long did it take you to separate all the calves from their mother? Btw thank you for explaining everything in such detail!
Love the videos. Since the female calves are left with the moms, how do you keep them from getting bred from the bulls (before weaning and in July when the bulls are back)? Isn't that a really young heifer, and do they do ok with birthing?
Could you please talk more about your weening process? Im having a hard time finding resources about weening calves that don't include supplementing grain. Or do you use an organic feed? What should someone do for their grass fed herd?
Hey Greg you said you had 5 winter calves.......when were they born ? By my calculations if you take your bulls out March 1 you should not have any calves born after approx. December 10-15. Is this correct ?
Hello Greg, just wanted to say I have been watching for the last week and love your videos. You make it look so easy. If you read this could you answer a few questions? You said in one video that one could earn a good living with 50 to 70 head. How much would that be after expenses (less land, va to Kentucky growing season 45 inch rain fall on avg. Yes I know variables for sure come in to play) per year? What type of cows are you grazing those red ones are beautiful? What's a good number to start out with? Looking for a lifestyle change for sure...
I saved one heifer calf from blackleg. Penicillin was the cure for it. But it turned out to be an ugly cow that I had to keep. She ended up with a growth on the leg and, for some reason, a sunken eye but she does produce some nice calves for me.
He uses a callicrate bander with a shot for tetanus. I've started using the California bander with tetanus. I can do the california bander from the side, my callicrate I had to stand behind them and have someone keep them "tailed" so I didn't get kicked. Always made me nervous. Both work fine... Downside to the california bander is if you are weak on hand strength, you won't get good tension or good results. Hope that helps.
Good Morning Greg - Is it necessary or a good idea to confine a new group of yearling calves (weaned 45 days prior) to a corral when they first arrive to a new farm? If so, how long should they be kept in the corral eating hay? We do have good 6-strain high tensile fence around 40 acres we could release them in, but are just concerned that they might run through it being new to the farm and without any other livestock on the farm. The calves are from a grass-fed operation and are used to being moved frequently, so they’re not overly wild. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Keep them in the corral for 12 hours with hay and water. Slowly walk out to corral and open gate making darn sure that you do not make any loud metal clanking nose when you open the gate. Walk off, do not go into the corral, let them walk out on their own into a grass paddock about 1 acre in size.
Best practice is to wean at seven months. The unborn calf is growing rapidly. You will have a better conditioned cow at calving and a healthier calf by using nose weaning rings for ten days to allow mom to dry out.
Michael Mckim start with getting non permanent electric fencing from www.premier1supplies.com/. It’s way cheaper than permanent fencing and won’t limit you. If you have land by a busy road then you should install a good permanent fence. I believe that’s the brand greg and every other homestead UA-camr uses.
@@moavic5087 Greg uses Powerflex (not to mention he ain't a homesteader, he's a successful rancher) I also wouldn't just use temporary fence. I would spend the money, but before I do I would call my local NRCS folks and ask if there are any cost shares programs. You NEED permanent perimeter fence. If not you're just asking for trouble with your neighbors and your cattle
Greg, I love the idea of the owner being the predator, and culling animals that can't make it in my environment ... I'm confused, though, a bit, how you come to decide to vaccinate/medicate some things but not others, e.g. you vax black leg but don't deworm ... might make an informative video sometime explaining your thought process there. Thanks, Greg!
Love the cross fence weaning. Been doing that myself with good results. I sent you a letter and brochure a while back. Just wondering if you ever received it. Know your busy. Just checking. Keep up the good work 👍
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Ok. I sent it to the address I found on the internet. Devils Washboard something. I would like to send you another to the right address. Don't want to bother you. Just thought you might enjoy them. Thanks
Hi greg I hope you are near caused I want you to visit my late father land it is big farm full of grasses and in the middle there's a river..but the problem the cows in our country is very expensive we cannot purchased easily.. to be honest I love cow's..
The purpose here is to remove bulls so he can try preventing having calves in the winter. After a few months they will be put right back in with the herd or sold to other cattlemen. The steers and heifer calves stay.
I always get confused by your vaccine comments. You say in some videos that you don't vax for anything, then you say you vax for some things and that seems to change frequently
We don't vaccinate the older cows, we don't vaccinate the bull calves at weaning, we don't vaccinate for pink eye, etc, etc. We do vaccinate for black leg in animals younger than 2 years old.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Bless you for that sneeze, and bless these beautiful calves. Our animals have to be protected with vaccination just like our kids will fare better and be protected too.
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Can you do a video of when and how you do the black leg vaccinations? These videos are great, I learn so much.
Thank you, Greg. Your approach to weaning is so much more humane than what I remember my grandfather doing. I have no doubt that your herd prospers for it. Blessings on you and yours.
A wealth of information from a self taught professional. If I was in better health Greg, I would certainly do this!!! Thank you for offering from the goodness of your heart, what most pay for. God Bless you and yours my friend. Jay
Greg I can’t tell you how much I admire you for blessing us all with this UA-cam channel. I watch the new ones every night.
The info here is always solid and right on point!
Yet another thing I needed to know that I didn't know I needed know. Keep up the awesome videos Greg. Thanks you.
Thanks Greg!
We love watching your videos and how you're transforming the ground, we'll be planting seeds that have been stored for years as food storage, and hope for the best. If nothing happens then we'll be buying seed next year
love your content and sharing your knowledge. thank you for what you do!!❤❤
You gotta have land to grow food!!!. I love your videos
Nose pads work really well very little bawling,
Good information Greg. All Mama's are the same they hate to give up their calves or even their children. Mom so loved her boys. 🥰 Is there a soil test for Black Leg?? Do you have one main bull that you do your breeding with and why do you keep so many bulls??? Thanks.
larry moore He sells breeding stock as well, which is why he keeps so many bulls.
@@jmhamilton87 Thank you, I knew there had to be a good reason. I would love to wake up and be able to walk around a few cows and calves.
Hi Greg, I’ve really enjoyed all your videos. They’re not only educational but inspirational. I understand the importance of mobbing the herd in one big herd, but how do you ensure that a bull won’t breed his daughter if you keep back replacements? Thank you so much for imparting the world with your wisdom. Johnnie Walker.
When a bull breeds his daughter, that is line-breeding, when a bull breeds his mother, that is in-breeding. I have only seen our cattle get thicker, larger gut and better adapted to the environment into which they were born.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Its both in-breeding but line-breeding is on purpose. It causes loss of genes, good and bad ones, wether that is a problem or not depends on wether an unrelated breeding is made (or at least can be made) on inbred animals.
great work mate
Just right on lunchtime in nz good timing. Been interested in across fencing weaning cheers
Greg, would you be willing to do a livestream? I’m reading through your book and have a few questions. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Haha
I certainly have been thinking of doing a livestream. I was on one several weeks ago here at our house with The Stoney Ridge Farmer. I just need to get familiar with how to do it.
Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher I cant believe I missed it! I will definitely keep an eye out for yours in the future. Thank you for the information you share! You have helped make my dream of ranching and farming more of a reality.
Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher also, any chance you and Judy will make it to The Mother Earth Fair at the Salatin’s this year?
I usually have more trouble containing cows than calves. Its become so frustrating that i only wean inside of a barn or sell calves right after separation on the field. Herefortds are known for their maternal instincts.
Hi! I'm curious, how many calves did you wean that year? and how long did it take you to separate all the calves from their mother?
Btw thank you for explaining everything in such detail!
Do your heifer calves usually get bred that 1st year? I know some farmers don't want them bred that early because it hurts performance.
Do you wean your steer?
Always very helpful information.👍
Love the videos. Since the female calves are left with the moms, how do you keep them from getting bred from the bulls (before weaning and in July when the bulls are back)? Isn't that a really young heifer, and do they do ok with birthing?
I’m wondering if he puts the bull in before they go into their first cycle and then by the next season they are old enough to be bred
Heifers breed at 15 months old, calve as 2 year olds.
With the moo moo here and the moo moo there. 😄😄 nice video, i enjoy to see it
Could you please talk more about your weening process? Im having a hard time finding resources about weening calves that don't include supplementing grain. Or do you use an organic feed? What should someone do for their grass fed herd?
We let the cows and ewes wean their own calves and lambs. Makes it much easier having one herd instead of multiple herds.
Hey Greg you said you had 5 winter calves.......when were they born ? By my calculations if you take your bulls out March 1 you should not have any calves born after approx. December 10-15. Is this correct ?
Hi @Greg, I see this is a 3 year old video, so you use the same method today?
So are you typically weaning at 210 days for bulls and then when do you band the ones you're gonna make into steers?
At 12 months old
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Ok thanks, i'm just trying to get on a good schedule and make it as easy on the calves as possible.
How old are the bull calves when they are weaned? You mentioned the heifers are 8-9 months when the mothers wean them.
Any bull 7 months old is weaned
How do you keep from inbreeding?
Richard Cleasby they have tags on their ears
Line breeding is not a bad thing if you cull the bad ones.
Uses multiple bulls to decease inbreeding.
How much are you netting off of this herd of cows?
Hello Greg, just wanted to say I have been watching for the last week and love your videos. You make it look so easy. If you read this could you answer a few questions? You said in one video that one could earn a good living with 50 to 70 head. How much would that be after expenses (less land, va to Kentucky growing season 45 inch rain fall on avg. Yes I know variables for sure come in to play) per year? What type of cows are you grazing those red ones are beautiful? What's a good number to start out with? Looking for a lifestyle change for sure...
George Shaya Greg is grazing South poll cattle those are the beautiful red ones, I think I saw a few Jerseys in there too.
The idea is to keeps your costs low, but sell meat at an elevated price. So You spend probably more time on sales than working on animals!
I saved one heifer calf from blackleg. Penicillin was the cure for it. But it turned out to be an ugly cow that I had to keep. She ended up with a growth on the leg and, for some reason, a sunken eye but she does produce some nice calves for me.
It is a terrible disease that is well worth the effort to vaccinate against.
What name brand of bander do you use to steer your calves
He uses a callicrate bander with a shot for tetanus. I've started using the California bander with tetanus. I can do the california bander from the side, my callicrate I had to stand behind them and have someone keep them "tailed" so I didn't get kicked. Always made me nervous. Both work fine... Downside to the california bander is if you are weak on hand strength, you won't get good tension or good results. Hope that helps.
Thank you Lonnie b
Good Morning Greg - Is it necessary or a good idea to confine a new group of yearling calves (weaned 45 days prior) to a corral when they first arrive to a new farm? If so, how long should they be kept in the corral eating hay?
We do have good 6-strain high tensile fence around 40 acres we could release them in, but are just concerned that they might run through it being new to the farm and without any other livestock on the farm. The calves are from a grass-fed operation and are used to being moved frequently, so they’re not overly wild. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Keep them in the corral for 12 hours with hay and water. Slowly walk out to corral and open gate making darn sure that you do not make any loud metal clanking nose when you open the gate. Walk off, do not go into the corral, let them walk out on their own into a grass paddock about 1 acre in size.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Thank you very much!
Best practice is to wean at seven months. The unborn calf is growing rapidly. You will have a better conditioned cow at calving and a healthier calf by using nose weaning rings for ten days to allow mom to dry out.
What is the youngest age you wean bulls? I heard you said 7 months. Do you go any younger than that?
Thanks for all the videos!
Marvin Baier our grass fed coop wants us to wean at 10months. I wouldn’t recommend less than 7.
Krystian Weglarz thanks
How do I get started with fencing? It’s a steep investment. I have about 20 acres.
Michael Mckim start with getting non permanent electric fencing from www.premier1supplies.com/. It’s way cheaper than permanent fencing and won’t limit you. If you have land by a busy road then you should install a good permanent fence. I believe that’s the brand greg and every other homestead UA-camr uses.
@@moavic5087 Greg uses Powerflex (not to mention he ain't a homesteader, he's a successful rancher) I also wouldn't just use temporary fence. I would spend the money, but before I do I would call my local NRCS folks and ask if there are any cost shares programs. You NEED permanent perimeter fence. If not you're just asking for trouble with your neighbors and your cattle
Greg, I love the idea of the owner being the predator, and culling animals that can't make it in my environment ... I'm confused, though, a bit, how you come to decide to vaccinate/medicate some things but not others, e.g. you vax black leg but don't deworm ... might make an informative video sometime explaining your thought process there. Thanks, Greg!
What kind of mineral do you feed your cattle
Cafeteria style 16 hole feeder from Free Choice Enterprises.
I hope to have a "flerd" someday. 😂
elizebeth parker Same with us!
Good luck to all of you trying for it!
Hi greg, do you use antirabic vaccines
Nope
how do you wean lambs
The ewes wean their lambs on their own
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher do you castrate your ram lambs
Why do you let the mother's wean the heifers and not the bulls?
Bull calves get mature enough to breed their mothers, aunts, and sisters.
Do you sell steers calves at auction
Nope, we direct market all of our steers. Your marketing on your calf crop is best if you can set the price that you need to make a living.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher thanks
Love the cross fence weaning. Been doing that myself with good results. I sent you a letter and brochure a while back. Just wondering if you ever received it. Know your busy. Just checking. Keep up the good work 👍
I never received your letter
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Ok. I sent it to the address I found on the internet. Devils Washboard something. I would like to send you another to the right address. Don't want to bother you. Just thought you might enjoy them. Thanks
Super Filmy spoko loko
Hi greg I hope you are near caused I want you to visit my late father land it is big farm full of grasses and in the middle there's a river..but the problem the cows in our country is very expensive we cannot purchased easily.. to be honest I love cow's..
Do I want antibiotics in my food, no, BUT, do I want an animal to die of a preventable sickness heck no. There is a happy middle and let’s find it 🙂
That's a bummer that you have to use a vaccination on the calves. Is there an alternative to the blackleg vaccination?
Yes, use a ton of meds or death.
60 bulls? And you don’t steer anything?
We steer our bulls at 12 months old
Are you still in the chicken business
Why don’t you put those yellow things that hang over their nose so they can’t nurse? It weans them off of milk before mama and less stress
I have used those and they work with some calves and others that are more determined find a way to get that teat!
The purpose here is to remove bulls so he can try preventing having calves in the winter. After a few months they will be put right back in with the herd or sold to other cattlemen. The steers and heifer calves stay.
Jeremy Parsons your a good listener unlike me
I always get confused by your vaccine comments. You say in some videos that you don't vax for anything, then you say you vax for some things and that seems to change frequently
We don't vaccinate the older cows, we don't vaccinate the bull calves at weaning, we don't vaccinate for pink eye, etc, etc. We do vaccinate for black leg in animals younger than 2 years old.
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher maybe that's where the confusion comes in. Sometimes you're talking about adults, sometimes younger cows
@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Bless you for that sneeze, and bless these beautiful calves. Our animals have to be protected with vaccination just like our kids will fare better and be protected too.