A Death on the Farm

This morning we had a death on the farm. Death is always a part of livestock farming, but this one was like a member of our family.

Later, I pack for the farmers market and take care of afternoon chores, covering a variety of topics including the time efficiency of selling at farmers market, some common myths about increasing the egg production of laying hens, a progress update on our cattle grain feeding experiment, and a short update on the Farmall MD.

Note:
-We do not offer farm tours or accept visitors
-We do not sell from the farm
-We do not ship our farm's products
-We do not sell live animals

Mailing Address:
Just a Few Acres Farm
PO Box 269
Lansing, NY 14882

[rickpoteet]

Know this is an older video, but with ANY passing of a family member, your hurt was felt and we thank you for this video, thank you for sharing

[John-fewi]

Hi Pete,
A young Irish dairy farmer here. We have a small herd of 30 dairy cows. Unfortunately sentiment has been lost to commercial production over the years on alot of farms around the world but it pulled at my heart strings seeing you guys mourning prudence. We have a 16 year old lady here and she’s still trucking along nicely! They older lady’s may take a little longer on the walk in for milking each morning and evening but it is my privilege to wait, not everything is about money on this farm. I’m sorry for you loss.

[jimtaylor]

Only a responsible Farmer could really understand the loss. Words cannot express the loss of a love one, be it a human or an animal. Take Solis in knowing she had the best life possible and was treated with respect and dignity. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Jim

[stanleykeith]

Sorry for your Loss Pete, I feel bad for Hillary and you. Lost our dog at 10 years old and we had our cat for 22 years, she died of old age. Miss that cat every day ! GOD BLESS !

[kailand]

Pete, I’m sorry that you lost Prudence. She was an important member of the herd and her presence will be missed. Thank you for sharing.

[beachcomer]

So sorry for the loss of prudence. Yes we do get attached to our animals but it is part of life as painful as it is. I think the other cows know and pay they’re respects too! Another good video!!!

[KyJack]

There’s a special place in heaven for folks like you Pete.

[ellisc.foleyjr]

My condolences on Prudence. I used to be a Hay Dealer years ago. got around to lots of farms all the way from Hancock ma. out to Rochester, seen tons of animals of all kinds lots of Dairy. breeding farms etc. and the way a lot of the farmers handled and treated the animals they had under their care. and you are at the top of my list for one of the Best in animal care Pete. and I'm not just blowing smoke at you. you really care and that shows. I for one after all the "treatments" I've seen over the years know "Care" when I see it. thank you for that and God Speed.ECF

[billr]

Thanks for posting the thoughtful video about the com's passing. It's nice to see that your operation is small enough to allow you to be connected to the livestock. When I was young, my grandparents had a small farm where they raised sheep and a few steers. There were always a few ewes and bucks that had names, but this was never the case for the cattle. My grandparents had no problems consuming beef from the steers. The one time one of their favorite ewes was butchered, none of us could eat the meat. The ewe's meat went to a neighbor instead. The compassion you show for your livestock and the feelings my grandparents showed for the sheep are an indication of what folks are made of. I'm an old man now, but the memories of my youth on the farm are still with me. Thanks again for posting and for the hard work you and Hilary do everyday.

[headhunter]

Pete, it is part of farming, hard as it is. She was well cared for at your farm, so you should be happy for the time she was part of your place. As far as politely asked that people not send you things, you did it very well. It can be overwhelming. Love your videos. Be safe.

[vegasbattleborn]

Sorry about Prudence, but you did right by her. You're right, the pigs make us all smile. Thanks for what you share with us. Life goes on 🇺🇲

[blessedbyond]

In the anti farm climate that we are currently in I truly wish that more people could see this video to help them understand how these things do affect us 💜

[johnkaijankoski]

I’ve buried many horses here in the valley for family, neighbors and my own. It never gets easier. They were our loyal friends.

[denisebennett]

So sorry for your loss of Prudence. Please be comforted by the knowledge you gave her a great life.

[TerryMcGinn]

I am sorry for the loss of Prudence. It's never easy to lose an animal. Especially so for a favourite.

We have Herefords, most of which were born on the farm at this point, and we keep the vast majority of our girls for their whole lives. We are very lucky in our community that our local excavator, who also digs the graves in our cemetery, will come to the farm at a moment's notice for animal burials. We have a cow cemetery up on a hill at the back of the farm, and it's nice to be able to go back there and "visit" the old girls we got a chance to know and love (even the ones who were jerks).

Rest in peace, Prudence.

[karinoshea]

I'm so sorry for the loss of Prudence, she was a special soul! Rest assured that you gave her the best life possible! Much love from Oklahoma!❤

[bearfootknivesgunforge]

Yes cows mourn their lost companions.
I buried a calf in a different pasture from where he was laying and his Mom was in other pasture.
Later that evening I opened other pasture for cows to get grazing, and his Mom went and laid where I buried him. Sorry for y'alls loss.

[bradleyfore]

So sorry for your loss, Pete. You're exactly right--these old cows become part of our families.

[ruggedtimber]

Hey Pete,
New subscriber here from Montreal.
I am truly enjoying your videos.
You’re a humble man by preferring that viewers not send you things, and that they should spend the money on their family or a charity. Very noble.
Looking forward to watching many more of your videos.
Stay safe
Dirk

[windetrails]

It's tough to lose a part of the animal family, I know this well. So sorry for your loss. You are a man with a kind heart, Pete. It's easy to tell by your words and actions. I really appreciate your videos.