Good job chasing the cow. The solar panels will be a great investment. Glad you have made the decision to try them. Amazing how much care you give to the cows' comfort. Nice to see how you share with your neighbors. Thanks for another great video.
in the early days as far as I remember it was very common that cows had access to salt stones. There is a deficit and the animals try to compensate for this. Did you never had a craving for example oranges? Your body knows that it needs vitamins so you eat or buy them
Every dairy I work on provides free choice salt blocks in the feed lanes at all times. All cows are different some may not need supplemental salt and others do
This video, it was interesting to see you learn about some new problems, fixed some of those, and implemented new features such as the 2nd parlor water sprinkler. You were able to install it quicker than the old due to improved technique of building on the ground. In addition to all of that, the regular daily activities were performed as well as other periodic activities such as drying out particular cows. It was nice to see the cows are staying cool and are happy, as you said. Happy cows mean more milk, as you have taught us. Most interesting, thanks.
I actually enjoy watching you do maintenance around the farm, just as much as I enjoy watching your daily routines, farming, and milking. Some of your maintenance solution are very creative, clever, and really practical. Another great video, thanks for sharing.
You should put a sacrificial sleeve ( I like garden hose) around things that you put zip ties on. That slight vibration will cut through the rubber coating on that new galvanized cable and potentially lead to early corrosion. Still doing a great job and love your content.
We used hay for bedding in the calf barn. We had to clean it out with a pitch fork! You are lucky to have a skid steer. they were not invented when I was doing that!
You make great interesting videos. I like the way you show what and why and the fix of all the problems on the farm. I must say it sure keeps you busy. Thank you.
Cows, like many animals, have a natural craving for salt, a behaviour known as "salt-seeking" or "salt appetite." This is because salt is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes within their bodies. Some of the reasons why cows like salt on its own include: Sodium requirement: Sodium is a fundamental electrolyte necessary for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. Cows need an adequate amount of sodium in their diet to support these physiological functions. Salt deficiency: In some cases, the cows' regular diet may lack sufficient salt content. Their bodies recognise this deficiency, triggering a craving for salt to balance their electrolyte levels. Palatability: Salt enhances the taste of feed and makes it more appealing to cows. Providing salt separately from their regular feed can encourage them to consume the necessary nutrients. Water intake stimulation: Providing salt can increase cows' water intake, which is crucial for proper hydration, especially in hot weather. Salt storage in the body: Cows have a limited ability to store excess salt in their bodies, so they have developed an appetite for salt when it is available to meet their ongoing needs.
Good videos. Keep up the great work. Funny how cattle know when they are lacking something but us humans don’t. You put salt blocks in for cattle they lick on them for salt intake. You bed cows with straw they eat it when they are lacking fiber. God bless
So much to do, you guys really are busy with all that you have to care for. I like watching and seeing all that you do for the milking industry and your farm. I like your water shutoff enclosure, we used a schedule 40, 8" diameter PVC/DWV with a 10" cap, to pull off when needed. Enjoyed watching, as always, hope you have a nice Friday!
Awesome videos. For a little easier cleanup on your robots, coat them with a little oil after you clean and thoroughly dry them. I've used pam spray or any cooking oil in a spray bottle. It's safe for the environment and makes the "stuff" slide right off.
More and more farmers are doing Solar now days. about 2012 i put a 30 watt solar panel and charge controller on my dads boat lift to keep his batterys charged it definitely saved my dad from hauling batterys back and forth.
Hi, Eric great new content. The life of a dairy farmer is never dull cause there is always something needing fixing. The investment in the barns over the last couple years is paying off with the cows enjoying their new surroundings which are always clean and tidy. Another great investment in solar power which should pay off in saving electricity over the years. Will the solar panels need covering when it snows in winter? Chris from Australia 🇦🇺.
Gotta love Dairy cattle! They are so easy to work with, even though you sometimes get a Rebel in the bunch!😮 Y'all have a nice operation, heavy on cow comfort and cleanliness. That's a full time job on a herd your size. Great job and video! 👍👍
Always something to fix on a farm.. Solar is a great idea, though putting it on the roof complicates roof repairs, and complicates keeping the panels clean. Might want to ask someone who has had solar for a while how they would do it..Keep up the great vids! ❤
How many cows total do you have on your farm you and your dad does such a terrific job and take care and stay safe and you do amazing job Eric and I'm really proud of you and your family doing wonderful job on the farm and have a wonderful amazing summer and all the best to you and your family. Your fan from Ottawa OntarioCanada. What is Canada's capital?
Great video Eric! Always a nice blessing to find the fitting you need in your own stock when you weren't expecting it. Impressed with the repairs and the improvements. Looking forward to seeing the solar panel project. Thanks for the video!
We use the red/pinkish salt blocks because they have iodine in them and that will help prevent infections and illnesses but maybe you guys can’t with your dairy cows if that would go into the milk, we have beef cows so we don’t worry about it
Talking about a full day. If folks only knew how much y’all do in day they would be amazed. Glad y’all got the water leak fixed. Good decision on the solar panels.
Good video, Eric. Very interesting. I like videos that are about this length from you as opposed to short ones. I wonder if a herding dog would be useful to you in moving cows. Border Collies are great herding dogs. Sure save a lot of running on your part.
It is going to be very interesting to see the solar panels and get feedback on how much output you get at various times of the year. I'm down in Tucson and can't help but wonder about the output details of Arizona in the desert. Maybe I'll read up about it.
To keep a correct balance between wear and tear and maintenance over so many different machines, installations and applications seems to have a lot of experience involved as well as pure magic sometimes. Use up almost fully but don't get an interrupt. And always do it better than your competitors if you can. In a way just like in wars at attack.
I like seeing sawdust for bedding, it so much better spreading it over your fields and for the earth than adding tons of sand over the years. Do you use the garlic salt to help repell the flies.
hadnt watched since the corn was just small plants. glad it's growing cant wait till the official beginning of Fall, when 10th Gen Dairyman fills up them bunkers. greetings from West Texas
Good ady I just to now how is the new tires are do. As I'm think about get for some on my. Thank you for good a great job at your family farm. From the Glendenning family Kitchener Ontario Canada. It is to wet here
It looked like that second cow you headed off to the other barn was more than ready for her time off!😂...I'd like to hear a bit more about the cycle you have the cows on. I'm asking because I'm not very knowledgeable about dairy cows. ❤❤❤, Robin
Last summer my 6310 was doing the same . After changing sensor and thermostat s it still did it . Found out just in time that fuel pump s little seal was letting fuel in the oil . Maybe want to check that . ?? Enjoy your channel started , I subscribed around the 10 thousand mark keep it up !
I didn't realize that "chasing" those 3 cows meant actually running after them. It just looks hilarious, like a scene from a comedy. But you got them where they need to go. Keep up the great work and videos. Cheers.
@@10thgenerationdairyman61 We don't really have that issue in the UK haha mid summer and about 15 degrees C, with torrential down pours. We open graze for beef so know nowt about milk...
Hey, how are you doing? Enjoying your videos thank you so much suggestion. I'm retired heavy equipment mechanic if you have check out thermostats. blow out the radiator core because sometimes they get plugged up with debris and dust and the air cannot go through the Cooling fins from the fan. Just thought I would share.
