Reminds Me of that Speech 'So God Made a Farmer'

We had a heifer that calved 2-3 weeks early. She didn't want anything to do with her calf and it was half frozen by the time I found it. In this video I try and save the new born calf and bring it back to life. I show you how I stomach tube "drench" the calf to feed it. In the end I am reminded of that speech by Paul Harvey called "So God Made a Farmer." If you have never heard of that speech or listened to it I will put a link down below.

[toddcaskey]

I know it sucks, I lost one . If you have livestock you have deadstock. You did great I think.

[bombardierqtrlbpsi]

Great job and effort 👍.
You are quit talented you have the calf paper trained already. No grass and water on dog bed.😆😆

[russellriffel]

I'm 65 years old and an umteenth generation cow-calf guy that has been through this many times. Premature calves are a challenge sometimes with good mothering. You done everything I would have done in the same situation. We always beat ourselves up when we lose any livestock. Thanks for sharing this and don't be hard on yourself. I enjoy your channel and recently cut some pipe using your method and it worked great!

[robertsimmons]

Good video, Great effort Bryan! We always question the "What if's" when the deck is stacked against us from the out set. I know this isn't your first effort like this nor will it be the last. This post will give your subscribers who have not been in this life a whole different perspective. Great effort!

[scottraven]

Yeah, that's tough
Two weeks premature is alot, especially when not able to stand.
God works in mysterious ways
I reckon you did the right decisions, and thank you for posting on chanell
The good people around will help with this event, plus now, next season you'll be aware of what might happen !
We are all praying for Luthi Ranch
God bless
Live long
Stay strong

[erikshomestead]

You did great. We can only do as much but to no avail, life works around us anyhow. Only thing we can do is to help and then let mother nature do the rest. I've been raised with sulky racing horses, chicken farming and there is really no recipe when something like this strikes. Wish you the best and keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden.

[georgestorey]

Great effort Bryan in a situation like that it's all you can do. We were dairy farmers for many years and when they don't get up after a day or so usually doesn't produce a good outcome. But we know just how you feel, plenty of chores to stay busy helps heal. Stay strong

[anneknutsdotter]

Hello Bryan, we are a farmer couple from Norway who love watching your channel. We can relate to so many things and get new ideaes. We feel with you on this one ❤ you did a great job with the calf ❤ Thank you for sharing!

[Hosstache]

Wow. My mom grew up on a cattle ranch. I remember them talking about calving time as a kid. But no stories like this. Although I’m sure they went through this. Thanks for sharing.

[raymooney]

Thank u for trying you did a great job trying to save him
That's what makes you a such a excellent cattlemen
U had all the supplies on hand n was not your first rodeo n I know how hard it is to loose one that away

[alangrant]

It’s always sh!tty losing a young one😢

[droidian]

It looks like you did all you could do, Brother. Kudos to you.

[kellydorney]

So sorry, its such a difficult struggle when calving in cold weather. We've had many a calf in the bathtub too, and try to leave them in very warm water until they start to get active and alert. Then we know the warmth has penetrated through. Then, as you did, get some warm colostrum into their bellies. Only other thing we do is give it a shot of b-complex and penicillin. But know that struggle and our hearts go out to you!

[kevinkeiler]

Good on ya mate.
At least you tried.
Some things are not meant to be.
It's a tough job being a farmer.

[simpleman]

I feel your pain buddy! Our second calf of the season didn’t make it through the night it was about 3or4 weeks early, a heifers 1st calf. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[jonathansullivan]

Bryan, you did everything you could have done. I've drenched many a calf and lost em. Sadly, I've learned over the years that when ya have to drench one and by day two they don't suck, it won't end well. Sure was a pretty calf. Don't make ya feel any better tho about losing one I know. Just sux!

[norman]

Hey Bryan....sorry for that one ..yes I know how it feels...

[sagecrockett]

The cow knew. That's why she abandoned it. They just know.

[DIYVariety]

Cant win them all bud. You did a reat effort

[johnsims]

I know you already know the resolution in this situation. But next time check the rectum area. I had calfs born without a complete rectum, mom wouldn't have nothing to do with them, brought them into the house to warm up. Did what you did, and come to find out the last part of the digestive system wasn't complete.