You Bought a Cow! 10 Things You Need To Know NOW!

When we came to the ranch, we knew nothing about cows or raising them. Today I share with you what I wished I knew right off the bat with 10 things you need to know, now that you own a cow!

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“Good fences makes good neighbors”
Yes yes and YES! Excellent vid!

[SLCFarms]

As a cattlemen myself I really enjoyed watching this. You have a great way of presenting things and bringing a little humor along as well Mike. I hope to grow into as good a farmer and Youtuber as yourself. Thanks for these videos yall make.

[nora]

Holy Cow, that is a lot of water. I really enjoyed this video; learnt a lot.

[wykeishacraft]

Good Evening to Our Wyoming Life and all others too!

[fermewestshefford]

Even tho i’m a livestock producer since 15 years this video is awesome! Thanks Mike!

[genefoster]

Mike, I’m 79 and grew up on a 200 acre farm in Virginia in the fifties and sixties. Dad had a job in town. We had about 10-12 cows, 2-4 pigs, a couple of dozen hens. Our cows were some dairy and some beef. Now for the life owning cows: we never took a vacation. It’s a 365 day job per year. None of our neighbors took vacations either. This life style of the smaller farmer was a life time commitment. Dad took care of the animals in the AM before work, and I took care of them after school. Guess what, no sports - no regrets. Also, my maternal grandmother lived with us (no nursing homes), she churned butter, helped with cooking and dressing a chicken.
So, it’s a life changing commitment to have cows. Don’t forget haying, gardens and crops. WE HAD FUN

[johnathanmuncy]

three minutes in and I already love this one!!! Thanks for all the superior content that you create. This has helped me more than you will ever know as a producer in Arkansas

[oranjmusemeyer]

4H and FFA is also a great start for young people!

[jeaniebabbage]

I really enjoyed this episode! You really have a way with words and pictures.

[Frank-wbjz]

For so long I’ve been looking for a video explaining everything for someone that doesn’t know anything about cows and I found it thanks🙏

[echosf]

Believe it if not, this video was one of the best and most informative on any subject I’ve watched this year. Thanks for spending the time to educate all of us on what “life’s” really about. I love your channel.

[aletakey]

Enjoy your videos. I was raised on a farm a loooonnngggg time ago. I miss it so I love watching you on your ranch.

[garyag]

Grew up with cattle, love watching your channel, don’t really want to go back to that much work after being retired 5 years. Keep up the great work.

[jmabee]

I loved this video. As someone who put their hands on a cow for the first time the day a pair of calves were dropped off at my place 4 years ago this was great. I could probably write a book about everything I didn't know but had to find out the hard way. The two pieces of advice I would give to folks starting out is find someone around you that you can pepper with questions, and I would start out with calves that have been weined. We started with bottle calves this year and that is a WHOLE different experience.

[viviansmith]

Thanks to you guys and all the farmers supplying our food.

[JeepTJ]

I am a lot like you. I have gone from RN to cattle rancher just 2 months ago. The only difference is that I have some experience, but I’m not an expert & my uncle lets me know that every day. But I’m learning & I’m loving it.

[debbieguastella]

Hi I am a Michigangander born and raised still in Michigan love your channel

[okoman]

Congratulations MIke! Your videos are always interesting but this one not only interesting but also produced very well. I really enjoyed it.

[barbarabrand]

Great advice! Well presented. Wish I had known this when I started 13 years ago. Long story short, I've made a lot of mistakes, been blessed with inspired solutions after lots of prayers followed by too many miracles to count. Still have 3 cows and 2 bulls. I sold 2/3 of my herd last fall as I had to have my knees replaced and I run the small homestead solo. Before I sold them, my daughter and her family traveled 2000 miles to help. My bulls are naturally poled, but All my cows have horns. She couldn't understand why I wanted so many bulls and only 2 cows. Apparently there is a rumor out there that only bulls have horns.

[Jonlahay]

I loved your video, I appreciate the knowledge, as I AM a farm dummy ! thank you for the hard work you do on your farm, and making videos !