Winter Begins on the Ranch
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- In the first days of winter, everything on the ranch needs to prepare for snow and extreme temperatures. From cows to machinery, they all need attention. This week, come along as we feed the cows for one of the first times this winter, then help as we put machinery away for the season and also get some winter essentials out to get to work. Also a growing tradition is upheld with the burning of the summer hat.
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Join us on our journey as we leave a life in corporate america to come back to Wyoming and help on the family ranch.
Our Wyoming Life features our Wyoming ranch and our ranch family. Giving you a look into the workings of ranching from raising cattle to raising and harvesting crops. Erin will join you weekly out of the garden, showing you how she helps provide for our family through growing produce and selling at local farmers markets, and Mike will take you along as he tends to the animals and land of ranch, from calving to fencing to planting and harvesting hay.
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Good morning and happy daylight savings day! Is that a thing, can you wish someone a happy daylight savings day? Well its done. Happy daylight savings day!
It looks like winter is here on the ranch, snow is covering the ground this morning once again and its 18 degrees outside. A great day to hang out with you guys a bit.
Comment if you like and please find us on Facebook and like us there. Thanks for watching!
Our Wyoming Life how far are you guys from pavilion Wyoming I have family there that has a ranch
your such a downer but ima subscribe
wow, not sure what makes me a downer but thanks! - Mike
Hey Carl, Pavilion is quite a ways from here about 250 miles or about 4 hours, up and over the mountains. Thanks for watching! - Mike
Our Wyoming Life they asked if I want to come and help during planting time I told them in a couple of years when my son is gone to school
For whatever reason, it seems poetic and right!
I like the hat ceremony. Mine have stages so I wear as the occasion calls for. When they’re new, I only wear when I’m showered and going out. Once they get worn in and sweaty they become everyday wear. After that they just kinda hang around. Thanks again for an awesome video! I’m addicted!
I tried keeping them around for a bit, Erin got tired of old wore out straw hats, plus she says they stink. I cant smell it but I'm sure they do by the time they are at the end of their life. Thanks Scott - Mike
We build a lot of wind breaks for our cattle. For us soak weed is common and we add to double screen fences to provide wind breaks for the cattle. They come in behind the wind break when the wind gets up. It helps.
We've got quite a few windbreaks and I am planning on building more. Thanks ! - Mike
Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching! - Mike
I do. Not like backing up you do great 👍
Hi Mike and Erin. The winters in southeast Wyoming were long, cold, windy and very snowy back in the 70's and 80's. I always looked forward to the season, since growing up in SoCal, we had none of it. The older I get, the harder it is on my joints. But, I make it thru, and look that much more ahead to spring! Hope your winter goes by quickly, and it's a healthy and safe one for the herd and your family. Have a great week! Deb
Thanks Deb. It does that a little bit here. We get a few cold weeks with snow and then a few nice days will melt all the snow and make a muddy mess. Lots of fun! - Mike
Interesting watching how you get all the ranch equipment battened down for winter Mike. Thank you for posting.
Thank you very much and thanks for watching! -Mike
This guy is a fancy rancher... i know a rancher who does it with old case and a horse.... those are his tool....
Love this channel. Somehow you find a way to be very descriptive while not being boring. That is an art form.
Great video as always. Don’t feel bad about the jack. I once drove off without disconnecting the hydraulic hoses.....
Ouch, that has the potential to make a big mess. Hopefully the connectors just popped out but somehow I doubt it. Thanks for making me feel better! - Mike
Havent many of us done both.
We've all left the jack down, mike.
haha, probably not the first time for me. lol Thanks Melissa - Mike
My husband was counting up all the times he can remember doing that. Then he said we should probably get a few new jacks because the rake and manure spreader need them. Lol
My favorite show love you guys!😀😀😀💝💝😃😃😃😃😃🐗🐗🐗🐗
I got a good chuckle when you said, "Erin is gonna notice that!"...Lol! I remember using my skillsaw one time to cut up our Christmas tree to put in the green bin...I cut thru it's cord...dang it! Glad my wife doesn't ever use the skillsaw, she's never noticed...
She did too! Never misses a thing. Thanks - Mike
Surprised you dont have wheel poppers to push vehicles where they need to be. And a power jack or pallet jack to move supply closer and tighter.
Then if the vehicle was stored until winter. Just cover it. And add stabilizer to the furl tanks. To keep it from Gunking up.
Your doing a awesome job.
Be proud of yourself.
Thanks Randy - Mike
You always produce a quality video. Your introductions and postscripts are very good.
Love watching these... reminds me of my youth spent on my grandparents small farm ranch near Riverton...
Caking the cows was easy for us. We put the truck in grandma gear( slow as a slow walk) then we leave the cab, hop on the bed of the truck and open cake sacks. the cows all move to the rear of the truck to eat. When were done the truck did it's job poling along at a snail pace. Then back to the warmth of the truck.
I think I remember seeing my dad do that as a kid and feeding hay off a truck. Watch out for bumps. Thanks Frank - Mike
The spooler attachment is quite a work saver for you, Mike.
Too bad about the jack stand, glad it still works 🙂, for putting up implements in our machine sheds we used our bobcat, one of the pallet forks had a hole in the end to hitch pin the machines we were moving. Not sure if it was bought like that or we put it there. But using the bobcat did make that task easier. Too bad that cake feeder doesn’t have it’s own little trailer then any vehicle with a hitch could pull it around. Nice video as usual, I like the hat tradition.
Hey there, thanks a bunch. I never thought of doing a trailer for the cake feeder, thats a good idea. Although the cows can be pretty pushy and they might knock it ever which way. Thanks! - Mike
Mike, I worked outside yesterday in shorts, & tee shirt. It was 73 daytime temp., 55 degrees last. Winter hasn't got here yet, we did see snow flakes 2 weekends ago. I glad I am where I am. I do enjoy winter, I'm just not ready for it. Stay warm, before I forget you said something about hunters. Tell us about them what, they hunt, how many they harvest, where do they stay. You brought up the subject.
That I did. We have a video about the hunters here on the ranch. ua-cam.com/video/p6PUnJey2t0/v-deo.html
Most of them here hunt antelope, and most usually take 2. Some prefer bucks and some does. Most stay in a hotel in town but a few have brought trailers and stayed on the ranch. Thanks Anthony. - Mike
Great stuff
good video we put equipment away last night still some to go
Yeah we're not done yet but a good chunk of it is done for the winter. Have you had any snow yet? -Mike
I don't burn my summer cowboy hat, I've had it since 2004, but I switch to my black felt cowboy hat on Labour Day and put my summer cowboy hat away until spring. Most of my cowboy friends do the same thing.
Mine is always hammered by the end of summer. Bent up, broken and ruined. I have a nice summer hat that doesn't go with me to work but my cheap summer hat is always better off going away. Thanks for watching - Mike
U will never have a heart attack ranch keeps u young. Need to eat pure butter doe energy.
i made the same mistake with the tractor jack , temperature is going down again so lets get ready again, god bless your ranch, wish that you burn another 50 more hats boss, hi from las vegas, enjoy good and warm chicken soups...
Its coming fast! Thanks Francisco - Mike
that is a wonderful life keep it up mike. I really like being connected with nature and I learn a lot from u hope one day I own my own ranch. thank you for your time for making such videos.
Thank you very much. We love doing it. Thanks for watching. -Mike
Great videos Mike, thank you! Might want to fill that cake feeder on the ground and then lift it with your skid steer. My 59yo back would demand that at our place lol.
I could see that, but with filling it every couple of days I would be taking it in and out all the time, I'm sure I will get to that point someday. lol Hopefully by that point I can have the kids do it. Thanks for watching Tom - Mike
I like that bringing in the new!
Winter wouldn't be so bad here if the damn wind didn't blow like a hurricane while it snowed.
Nothing worse than sideways snow stinging your face as you are out in it. I sympathize. Thanks William. - Mike
Yeah I have heard snow in some places comes in vertical. Thats got to be an odd sight.
Mother Nature in charge but you do a Great Job Longing after her Mike !
haha, you are right, I do alot of that. Thanks Adee - Mike
Crazy your freezing and have snow. Here in sw Nebraska we go from freezing to almost eighty had one dusting of snow. Our new thing seems to he freezing fog thanks for the video
We had that freezing fog a couple nights ago. So weird. Thanks Kory. - Mike
It was 92 degrees here in rural north Texas yesterday!! Send that cool air this way please!!
WOW! I'm not even sure how many days we had in the 90s all summer long. I'll try to send some your way, maybe next time I monologue I'll face south and see if some of my hot air pushes it that way. Thanks! - Mike
Hahahaha that's funny!! I blow a lot of hot hair too!! We had about 19 days over 100 this summer and at least 40 days in the 90's. Today is a cool 59 but tomorrow back in he 80's... they say in Texas, "if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes" thanks for the reply mike!
OKKKKK and that cake feeder works pretty well.
Yes it does. lol Thanks Banjo - Mike
😂😂 the hat burning. Loving all the videos you guys! Sorry we’ve been so busy this year! I missed every single market 😲😲 Gabe had a question, he’s wondering how much your hat is/was? He thought it looked fun to burn too, but didn’t want to spend more money for a new hat 😂
Hi Randi! My straw hat is pretty cheap, I think it was about 30$, good thing cause it ends up destroyed by the end of summer. It also probably stinks to high heaven. Thanks! Good to hear from you! - Mike
Lol you going to get it...lol
Great video Mike from westmlnster MD
Thanks Doris! - Mike
If you switch to palm leaf hats you’ll get 3 to 5 years out of them no problem.
Sunbody hats are the best, you’re probably get eight or nine years out of those and there reasonably priced.
Awesome. Thank you. I will look into them and see if I can find them. Thanks -Mike
Palms are not for a wet climate. Here in the northwest they don't last long enough.
water tank heaters......I should also be out putting mine in
Yea we need them here. I hate busting ice and even with the heaters I have to do it occasionally. Thanks for watching Cody - Mike
You'll have a nice setup👍🏻
Thank you very much, we have tried to utilize everything in the most efficient way possible. Thanks for watching - Mike
My little herd learned quickly that when they see me in my Yamaha rhino going to the south side of the barn, there’s going to be hay for them to eat.
Oh yea, like Pavlov's dog here they come! Thanks Zach - Mike
seems more profitable to be a rancher in the south. longer growing season for hay. shorter winter
I'm sure land is alot more expensive but if you are established it probably is. Thanks - Mike
Still love the channel Mike. Happy holidays and keep up the good work
Thanks Andrew, you too! - Mike
We call that feed in MO. Range cubes
I've learned that since doing these videos. I'm guessing its a regional thing like soda or pop. It is a bit weird since they are not cubes but thats ok lol Thanks Roger! - Mike
What's interesting is companies like Hi Pro label the bags as range cubes. Hi Pro is in Texas. My uncle, who ranches in New Mexico, sometimes refers to them as cubes and other times as cake. But most ranchers in New Mexico call them cake.
Almost thought that I wouldnt know what or even if I would like Mike in the black felt hat as Id always seen him in the straw hat, Im a fairly new sub
haha, I have neighbors that it messes up too. I had one neighbor from about a mile away drive right by me in the yard cause he didnt recognize me and thought I was someone else. The felt hat is just warmer. Thanks for watching Vic - Mike
U should of gave it to one of us out here
Hello Mike,nice video.Hier in Oostwold is het +8 Celsius.m.vg.Simon Lich Oostwold Oldambt Netherlands
I'd take 8 C at this point, how cold does it get there? - Mike
Hi Mike,whe have heren 8 graden Celsius and whe have som rain here.Whe Live here Below sea level.This temeperatuur is normal this time of the year .Maby a Littel to high.m.v.g.Simon.
What a difference. I couldn't even imagine. I'm glad you found us. Thanks - Mike
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Thats a short day
Obviously, we are not able to film all day long, that would make for some pretty long videos. Thanks for watching - Mike
Do you have any firearms on the ranch or do you hunt ?
I did the same with our round baler. Wondered why the hay was piling up
oops. it happens. Thanks John - Mike
Ever thought about getting another UTV for the ranch? Since that john deer gets used so much
I have thought about that many times, but its a money issue of course. Maybe someday Erin will get a pink one! - Mike
I accidentally did that with the sweeps 😂😂😂 My dad was pissed he had to go to town for a jack stand. 😂😂😂 Live n learn! 😂😂 Oh, btw, it might be prudent to keep your bailer hooked up to the tractor which you store for the winter if they both fit in the barn that way? I just say that, cuz God forbid if there ever was a fire, then hopefully you could get everything out in time cuz you blocked your tractor in with the bailer. Plus u can air up and rotate the tires on the bailer midwinter, if you have the room? Bailers cuz of their weight, are notorious for having flat tires when stored
Hey Mike. I just recently became a subscriber to your channel. I used to live on a black Angus farm in Southern Wisconsin and now I live in Northern Michigan. I’ve always loved life on the farm and ranch. I basically was just scanning UA-cam channels for something to remind me I’m home and I stumbled upon your channel. I love what you guys are doing! I have a request/suggestion. What if you gave away your summer hat to a random subscriber? I love my straw hat and would have a hard time burning it. You could do some sort of sweepstakes for raffle of some kind. Just a thought. Keep making videos. They brighten my day.
do all those vehicles ever have problems starting in the spring? and how many of the buildings on the ranch receive heat in the winter?
Thanks ahead for the response!
None of the barns or sheds are heated except for the main shop. The vehicles all get battery tenders and plugged in to save the batteries and hopefully make it easier to start them in the spring. Thanks - Mike
Mike,
How did you acquire a fire truck? Btw- Your videos make me want to change my life and become a rancher.
-Anthony
Ok, here's a dumb question. Why two tractors? I like feeding the cake with a feeder as I've almost been run over a few times feeding on foot. I swear those cows grow dorsal fins and the music from Jaws starts playing when they hear the bags open!
They do become sharks for cake. We actually have three tractors including the one we feed with. Mostly its for haying. Having one tractor to cut hay, while another rakes and another bales. Also if a tractor goes down I have a backup to feed with. Cant feed without a tractor very easily. Thanks! Mike
Makes sense. Stay warm and looking forward to more videos.
Definately more coming. If you have any ideas or requests feel free to email us. I'll try to stay warm. 22 for a high today. Thanks - Mike
You gave me a good chuckle. I always say cows are motivated by their stomachs
Hey mike two questions; what’s your favorite part of working with cattle ? And how long has that big black and white spotted one been with you ?
Hello Jason, my favorite part of working with cattle is probably calving. Especially when a cow needs you and you can really tell that she knows she needs your help. That big black and white spotted one is a steer. We kept him back to raise as a lead steer and he does his job pretty well. He is 8 years old. Thanks for watching! - Mike
Don't forget to top off all those machines with treated fuel.
Sure do, thanks - MIke
Seems like people need traditions even if they are just burning a hat at the end of the Fall
Is fun to burn stuff! A friend of mine said the same an burned half of Yosemite national park!
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Awesome! Bangladesh! Thanks for watching! - Mike
give your cows bread
We do occasionally as a treat for the tame ones. Thanks for watching -Mike
I wish I had a building to put things away for winter. I don't know about burning the hat , a little steam and I could fix it for you.Is there a big price difference in buying bags of cubes or buying it in bulk?
The hat is not a 200$ stetson, its a cheap 30$ straw hat from boot barn. Its not pretty hammered by the end of summer. I would like to get bulk cake but I dont have a bin to store it in. Its a little more expensive in the bags but I am also able to buy it by the ton. Thanks! - Mike
New sub! Cool videos
Thank you, I'm glad you found us. Thanks for watching! - Mike
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Another great video thanks Mike. I was wondering how bad are your winters in Wyoming? Do you get a lot of snow and storms?
Hey Mike, How do you keep the batteries on all the toys from dying. Do you have a hundred trickle chargers plugged in?
You are correct, most everything I have plugged into to trickle chargers. Nothing worse than needing something and finding the battery dead. thanks - Mike
Evenin' Mike, I've gotta question.... I have owned a few hats in my time. I even have a Rodeo King Felt (the first my wife bought) that's over 20 years old, it's been rebuilt a time or 2. How is it that you get the upward bend in the front of your brim? Pushing up with your thumb? Your black felt does not show the same characteristic. Just wonderin'.
Yeah the upward bend on my straw hat just comes from use and wear. The straw hat probably has more give and honestly I'm not as gentle with it as I am my Stetson. Great question. Thanks -Mike
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+Davjo Ciestanski right back at ya 👍 thanks for watching. -Mike
Why not put a cakefeeder on your pickup? I've seen where they sell those smaller feeders for utv.
Not a bad idea, the bigger cake feeders are of course more expensive and I guess the trade off between taking up room in the back of the gator or taking up room in the gator is worth it to me. This feeder is from Stull Feeders and is actually made for a UTV. Thanks for watching - Mike
Why do you unspool the gay as opposed to placing the bales into a feeder??
We dont have a feeder that can fit 160 some cows around it. I wish we did. Thanks for watching - Mike
I hope those arent expensive hats! lol
They arent, they are straw and pretty cheap. Plus by the end of fall they are pretty much ruined and headed for the trash anyway. Thanks for watching. - Mike
love you videos, I have been to Wyoming several times, what type of hunting do you have on the ranch and what part of Wyoming are you in?
How many years do the winter hat(s) last?
Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California
Usually a couple of years thanks -Mik
Plow?
Would you happen to know what type of jacket it is that you wore during this? Thanks
Its a Carhartt Sandstone Traditional. Thanks for watching - Mike
Is the cake a supplement. If so what is it made off
Yes it is a protein supplement mostly, you can learn alot more about it here ua-cam.com/video/g2JmhSzciog/v-deo.html Thanks for watching - Mike
Quick question when u narrate the vid is it off a mic or are u doing it another
Using a microphone. Thanks for watching - Mike
Ur welcome- Manikin
Can you put the cake feeder in the other gator
I'm not sure if it would fit. The bad thing about that little gator is that it has no suspension, its pretty rough to ride across the field. I'm not even sure if it could hold 600lbs. Thanks for watching - Mike
I understand
Your comment about hunters in the sales Barn has me curious! Have you done a video on that? If not I have a couple questions regarding that. Regards!
Sure thing, you can check out this video ua-cam.com/video/p6PUnJey2t0/v-deo.html Hopefully it answers your questions. Thanks - Mike
Our Wyoming Life awesome!
lol, when you said "we're going to be preg checking" after you talked about Erin's gardening venture I thought you meant you were preg checking your wife.
What happened to fall?
tortaboy its wyoming, fall lasts about two weeks lol
Modern Patriot is right, we cruise right by fall. Most of the time without even knowing it was here. Leaves havent even really started changing on the trees yet. Great question. Thanks - Mike
Thanks Modern Patriot. Can you do me a favor and email me at ourwylife@gmail.com I have a favor to ask. Thanks for watching. - Mike
How many degrees is 28 F in C?
-2 C Thanks - Mike
What brand of cake feeder is that?
Hi Alec, its a Stull Feeders cake feeder. I purchased it online and it was delivered in a couple of boxes which we had to assemble but its been a great little feeder. Thanks for watching - Mike
Our Wyoming Life thank you I’m thinking about using the same idea for my cows and putting a cake feeder in the back of my ranger
It works really well. I'm going to have to get some mirrors though! - MIke
I thought you were cool tell the hate burning crazy
Hey where’s your hair
I'da burned that hat too! it looks like it fit too tight and rubbed all yer hair off..
Aren’t you supposed to be Cost/Financially Conscious as a farmer???
Why Keep Spending New Money on A Spring to Autumn Hat - Do You buy a Replacement Bobcat each Spring???
I have subscribed. Now what? I havent got anything in my email.
Check your spam folder. Sometimes it gets kicked there. Thanks for watching! -Mike