This is Why I Killed one of Our Bison 

I know the feeling my friend. I'm a dairy farmer in NZ. I've had my herd for 6yrs now. Last year I lost the queen of my herd. She was such a pet, 1st cow I ever named (Mama G). Crushed my heart. She waited tell after milking. I came down to where she was, sat down with her, she put her head in my lap, that's normal. I use to go out to the paddock, sit next to her, me stroking her as we just chilled in the sun. Only difference was this day she took her last breath as we sat there, waiting for a vet, in the sun. Animals can become a big part lives and teach what we don't want to know

Thank you for sharing such a sad and emotional experience with your listener’s, I am glad you was able to keep a part of Billy and you will always have the memories, you have a beautiful heart and you do a amazing job ♥️♥️

The harder the beginning, the more appreciation for a job well done.

I feel so bad about Billy. Whether it a bison or any animal that has to be put down it has to be hard. I’ve lost many a dog over my 76 years and each one has broken my heart. Bless Billy

So sad to hear that but that's what makes you a better rancher, sometimes we go through a rough patch before we get to our individual goals....your herds are looking swell!!!

You had me in tears by the end of that story, Noah, but I am a big softy when it comes to all animals. So sad your first experience went awry when you were so ready to raise Bison. Glad you are doing it again, using the lessons learned from the first time. Your bison are beautiful now and I just love how they follow you around, even if it’s because they think you have food. I am rooting for you and your big adventure now and hoping it all developed the way you desire. You work so hard at it and I really respect you for that!

Noah you can tell you have a lot of love for your Bison. Everything comes with hardship and pain until you learn what went wrong. In my younger years Buffalo was their name only. Then one day in school I was taught that they are really Bison. I did not like the change but back in my day we did not like change. Now in school they do not talk of any history . GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE Noah

I like that story. You hung in there and now look at you!! Smarter and growing your herd! And Billy did his part when he was here. Raising a glass in Billy's memory!!

What a heartbreaking story. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

The main thing is you learned from you mistakes. Glad you didn’t let Billy suffer any longer. I know it was hard to do. Glad you have moved forward. Have a safe & blessed week

To have someone or something die, if one has a good heart like you, is hard. To have to take that life is even harder and the experience never really goes away. You know you did the right thing ending his suffering. He died being treated kindly and feeling safe enough to trust. You did good.

I appreciate your retelling this story and can only feel sorry that you had to put down your bison. It is great that you have such compassion and dedication to increase the bison heard. Your experience let’s us have a better understanding of the problems you can have when trying to raise these magnificent animals. Raising bison for meat is not a bad thing. It is management that is important. I applaud you and your wife for taking on such an endeavor. God bless you!

Noah, again thanks for your knowledge and experience, I won't forget in years to come.

Thank you Noah for sharing this part of your life. My heart goes out to you at the loss of Billy. I cant imagine what you went through but it's good to hear how you learned from this experience and have to knowledge you do now. God bless you Noah 🙏🙏

Such a tender and vulnerable chapter in your life. You told it so beautifully. Life’s lessons are so hard sometimes and I’m sorry you had to go thru that. You passion and love for these majestic animals speak loudly thru your stories. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Oh Noah, this is so sad. My heart goes out to you. I can’t imagine the hurt in having to take out one of the first bison you worked so hard to get. Thank you for sharing this important message with us.

That story of billy broke my heart. Tough lesson to learn but you showed compassion for him. Thank you for sharing your candid story. I’m now going to subscribe to your channel.

That was sad to hear about Billy. Thank you for sharing, Bisons are such majestic looking animals.

Thanks for sharing. I cannot imagine how hard that had to be. It made you stronger and a better Bison owner!! I'm excited to follow your journey!!! 🤗❤️🙏🏼🎄

I'm so sorry about Billy, I know there is NO way ever that I could put an animal out if their misery. So kudos to you. That's why I'm very thankful for my eldest Son, he also has that ability to do what's needed in those times. May God Bless You and your ranch.

That sad experience gave you valuable knowledge for your new herd ... how to read the trouble signs in your herd and what to do about it. It made you create the valuable friendships and network within the Bison community.

It is always sad to lose an animal but it is a part of responsible ownership to make sure that no animal in your care suffers unnecessarily and do not post a danger to anyone or anything around them.

The story of Billy was heartbreaking but he taught you about Bison and how animals become a part of our lives. R.I.P. Billy

Blessings to you and your family. Taking care of them has to be a labor of love. And your compassion for the bison is heart touching. ❤️❤️

So sorry. It’s so hard we had to put to sleep every dog. Not a bison but any animal we do this to to end suffering is hard.

THANKS FOR SHARING! Love watching and listening to you talk about them!!!

I am so sorry that you went through that, but that just shows how much you loved him! He could feel your love and he knew you tried your hardest to help him!! God Bless you and your family and your Bison I love them .

Thank you for sharing such a touching story of your experience with your bison herd. I just love seeing them on the screen. They are sooo huge and magestic. Be blessed.

Thanks for sharing Noah may God’s blessings be with you.

Having to loose a life is never easy, we learn from our mistakes or lack of understanding. Billy thought you some valuable lessons. It seems like Billy wanted and needed some comfort before he died.

I can't wait to see you get 10,000 subscribers. You're a good person and I enjoyed the story. Sad but stuff happens.

Sometimes we have to make tough decisions concerning our animals… we have to consider their well being first and foremost. It’s much better to stop their suffering then allow them to suffer because we don’t want to lose them. You did everything you could to save Billy.

You are such a blessing to these beautiful animals, stay safe and I pray that you have a wonderful blessed Christmas 🎄🎄🙏💕

This got me! I have a Ton of Respect for you! Your openness and honesty is highly appreciatet 👍🏼

That was a very sad learning curve that you had to go thru. But, on the positive side, it was a learning experience and now you know more about how to take good care of the bison. You never stop learning, right? Take care and stay well.✌️🦬

You,have a big caring ❤️ heart some things in life,is so hard to do. But you learn from it. Which doesn't make it any easier.

Life is full of learning experiences. This is one of those experiences that seems very painful. But, if you learned from it enough to know what you would do differently, then it was an experience worth having.

I have wondered about your beginnings. When I first started watching you were getting started.. again. So very sad you went thru that bad time, since then you have learned a lot on how to care for them. Sometimes we have to go thru hard times to become successful. Thanks for sharing. Buffalo has my heart too. Such an awesome creation.

brilliant story - sorry about Billy - and the first thing in rescuing animals that is what you do and now you need to safe guard your herd as well - and you should have called the Vet earlier -they can probably do more as well - dread full to do it - hope you have babies of him

Wow what a tough thing to have to go through.God bless. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing this story, but most of all, thank you for the caring and respect you showed Billy.

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. Enjoying your channel.

New subscriber here. So sorry for your loss. My grandfather raised goat's and sheep. He had to put a few down back in the day. It was hard as I was just a young 5yr old at the time. Take care and many blessings

I have had similar experiences with cattle. Initially it was tough for me to put an animal out of its misery. I told myself that I had to think of the animals well being and overcome my own weakness. Never an easy thing to do. Thanks for sharing.

Love watching ur videos Noah especially this one sad as it is! Can really see how u truly love ur animals! ……Not having the knowledge at that time as what to do, you have leaned a lot although understand it was a hard lesson u had to go thru with Billy..Your hard work and dedication for those amazing animals is so awesome, your dream for you’re bison herd will definitely come true❣️❣️👍👍

Thank you for sharing the story about Billy

Hindsight is a wonderful thing Take care

this is my first video on your channel that I have watched but I am really touched and I have lost lots of pets but this is way worse you had to put it down yourself I felt your pain and emotion through this video

the next time if you are not sure about this - get a jam jar and lid and sterilise them both and pick up a piece of your herd poop and bring bit in the Vet to get it analyse there and then - and they can advice you there and then as well. That is how the big farmers are doing it here. My back ground is more horse related - first dose is given and their infestation period is 6 weeks so then the horses are dosed and moved to new grass and then given another dose. This is how you stop the bug and the standard is to dose them once a year. Please note that grass that has had the infestation - the eggs die - in the poop.

Thank you so very much for sharing

Thanks for sharing!

Those last gasps are called agonal breathing, it’s so heartbreaking to watch. They are usually mentally gone by then, just a reflex of the body, not a true breath. It is very hard to see and don’t let it be the last memory because it wasn’t him anymore. We all make mistakes the only thing is to try and learn from our mistakes and do better. It’s harder when you think that they were your responsibility and failed but you didn’t fail; everyone has to learn some where, he lived a good fruitful happy life and that is all anyone or anything can ask for, love respect and kindness. You did all three!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year. You and your family. Hope you have a good one

I have been watching Dusty since he started and have heard him mention Noah so today when one of your videos popped up on my feed I watched. I really enjoyed it then this one came next and I was hooked. I subscribed and can’t wait to see more. Merry Christmas 🎄.

Billy all thru the journey you two had together has taught you things that you would have to do. Even down to this final lesson. You now know what to look for and it will benefit the herd in the future. And it will make you stronger. Won't hurt any less. But necessary. Goodbye Billy.

I am a New Subscriber, I did Not realize I was going to be in Tears right off the bat, but Bison has always been my favorite Animal. They r Not only Majestic, they r also Regal to have so much Power. Luv being around. It is like they r able to look at u and know what u r thinking. In ur case, this is probably what she was wondering of u and wanted u to do. U did the right thing, but it still Hurts. I am sure u all will think of her forever. It is too bad that most tragedies with so many animals concerning their present health is Not known, it is learned later of their conditions. Maybe this is one of the cons of buying from Auctions, I am not sure, but I just assumed that the condition of the animals r made known. I am Not sure, but, I am sure it was a hard decision for u to make. I thank u so much for sharing, and keep doing the best u can and Peace be with you all!

So sad. But I thank you for sharing it with us...

Hard call to make at any time, especially with these magnificent creatures. We ALL learn from our mistakes that's how we make progress and thrive, you will pass on your knowledge to others so it is a win solution in a way, your feelings for your herd is there for all to see. Good Farming.

Thank you for your storie of Bill. I understand how hard it is to have to put an animal down but it has to be done sometimes. Love you kids for what your doing thank you Marge rigdon Westfield Indiana

Sorry you had to go through that , l know it broke your heart, but the lesson learned from that will make you stronger and wiser in the knowledge for the years to come raising these majestic animals, think you and dusty of cross Timbers bison would learn a lot from each other, thanks for sharing and look forward to your posting, it’s all a learning process with bison,

Wow, this is the first time I've seen your channel. I've never seen a Bison 🦬 up close like this. What a beautiful creature!! I totally understand why our true Natives of this land we now call United States Of America, held these guys in such a high regard! They only killed what the needed and when they needed them. They also prayed before, during and after a slaughter. Then the cowboys moved in and slaughtered the hell out of them to the point of near extention. The cruelty they used not just on the Bison but the Native Indians themselves. I'm truly apologizing for my forefathers and their actions. Thank you so much for caring for and keeping thus amazing breed alive.

I am so sorry for the loss of Billy. I know it was very hard but illness and death are part of life. Losing an animal and having to help them out of this life is hard but having to hold your mother in your arms when she take her last breath is even harder. My mother smoked for 40 years then lung cancer took a hold of her. She lived 5 months and 22 days. I wish that was not my last memory of my mother but I don’t think anyone should die alone. Just DO NOT ever smoke and put your family through that. My 74 yr. Old sister-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer on April 3rd with Stage 4 lung cancer. She had probably smoked for 50 years and had already had open heart surgery. We all sat with her and cried on April 21st, 2024 as she took her last breaths. It was HORRIBLE to witness an unnecessary death like that. I and my husband, her older brother, are both 76 and have never smoked. Death is just hard. It is difficult for me to believe that anyone could kill an unborn baby or murder someone for all of the reasons you hear about someone killing another person. But, an animal in terrible pain…that is a whole mother story. Sorry you had to experience that…but you really had no choice with Billy. You did good. You are young yet. Get ready for more of it.

Thank you Noah for sharing your story. It's hard no matter what size an animal is - needs to be put down. Stay safe & take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh :))

Such a sad story about Billy. Hope 2022 brings much success

Sad but I respect your honesty and we learn. Your new herd looks great!

It is sad when you have to put your animals down..very hard to do..take care

I know you feeling bad and will never forget about this of killing him , but you did what you had to do so everything will be ok ,That will be pressure off you. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for your story my brother!!!

Thanks for sharing ur story glad u shared it glad u sharing ur story

great story, got a new sub, keep the passion going!

That must have been the hardest thing that you had to do. Sometimes you have to do the hard thing and put them it’s for the best for the animals. God bless and stay positive. And it will get better

Thank you for sharing your heartbreaking experience, & the knowledge you gained. Now others who are responsible for the care of animals can learn a valuable life lesson; thereby avoiding the same consequences both you & Billy went through. Lessons not only about animals' preventative care & welfare, but also that your competition is not your enemy. We can gain much wisdom, when we acknowledge our inexperience, ask for help; & rely on them to share their school of hard-knocks wisdom. * BTW I've noticed that on several farmer & livestock YT Channels, one of the first orist devastating loss they have is because animals bought at auctions have parasites. Maybe from the seller, but most definitely picked up in the soil at the auction site. I think it might be a good idea to quarantine all newly obtained animals from anyplace, & treat for parasites. Afterward give them access to their farm areas; & treat the quarantine area. Whatever our endeavor, 'we're all in this together' can be a good thing. Billy's loss will save many lives. 💞🙏🏼🤗

I saw a cool trick to help with water evaporation in a pond...LG black plastic balls placed in the water to keep the sun from evaporating the water

So sorry

Thank you. God bless you all

Anyone and everyone that raises livestock during sometime will miss something or make a mistake that's called being human. There is only a problem when you don't learn from it. I have made my own mistakes and yep they do stick with you BUT......I only made those mistakes ONCE. My heart goes out to you. May God bless you and yours and heal your heart.

❤️sad hope things go better now for you

Hard to hear but I think it has happened to all of us with our animals when we first started. That lesson hurts!! But we don't do it again and we can pass the knowledge on! God Bless and have a Wonderful Evening!! 😊❤⚘

Thank you for sharing.

Good luck as you grow your bison ranch.

Awww I'm so sorry you had to deal with this. I only have 3 dogs but I dont think I could do that, I'm just not strong enough brain wise. My heart goes out to you. X

Omg Love your story.. can't stop crying.

Oh my goodness. So sad 😢

Poignant. The problem with the school of hard knocks (and life) is that you get the test first and the lesson comes after. You never graduate from the school of hard knocks and it never gets any easier. I wish you the best as you go forward. Merry Christmas and a Happy and hopefully an easier New Year.

This is about a beef cow. I raised it from a calf. The cow would take an ear of corn out of my hand. As you that it easy to move them. She was 16yrs, her rear hips went out. I had to put her down. That is tough.

Noah thank you for sharing such a bad time in your life with your bison. That had to be so hard on you to shoot poor Billy. We had to put cows down when they were suffering. Not easy to do. I sat and cried listening to your story. Made me think of a couple family members who I was with and heard them take last couple breaths. It just made me sit and cry. So thanks for sharing Red Prairie ul close and you touching her nose. I thought it was her then you said it. I am learning. Tell Wolf to quit taunting Strong Wind she may get him one day. Silly dog. Take care.

This story is heart breaking. I can hardly listen to it. Can't believe the strength you had to do what you had to do. These are wild animals, who can no longer be wild, sadly. So sad. Thousands of years they were wild. Humans changed their world to the point they cannot be in the wild.

It’s crazy how resilient these animals are yet also so fragile to disease. Pretty wild since that is probably how it was for us until we learned about germs and things

you did what was required dude, very hard, but your heart is faultless,no one can take that from you

For viewers who may not know, North America has bison, Africa and Asia have water buffalo.

Great video

My first time here I think your story is wonderful an at the same time 😢hurtful But I think you did make the right decision 🙏🏽now you can ask your neighbor friend question about your bison 🦬 An not feel bad about asking for help 🙏🏽🦬🙏🏽

Noah these majestic creatures are not your pets but in essence a business partner. You would never want anything to happen to that relationship so it is the same with your Bison herd. That had to be gut wrenching moment but your lack of knowledge led to Billy getting into a situation that was not recoverable Akin to a marriage relationship on some level. But your compassion guided you to do the right thing.

God Bless you brother

Any normal person will feel horrible when you've basically failed your animal. But we all will at some point due to a lack of experience. Because experience is the thing that you gain after you needed it.

Enjoyed hearing your story about the first Bull Bison that you brought and your struggles in raising him. I don't know if you are familiar with Dusty's You Tube channel "Cross Timber Bison". He is a teacher in Oklahoma and raises Bison as well. Best wishes to you and your family with your Bison herds now and in the future.

I appreciate you having the courage to say 'kill'. Those of us who are pet owners say 'put down'. It is the same. Both are what is needed for the animal, in our opinion. But this makes the pain for you and the rest of us more real.

I'm so sorry that you had to put one of your Bison 🦬 down, Dusty and Marrisa from Cross Timbers Bison needs advice on how to care for one of the cows who had a calf inside of her die. They got what they could out and I am hoping you could reach out to them. Thanks so much and btw I am a new subscriber.

You had a connection with him, and love. He also loved you. He would come to you.

Raising any large animal is a learning curve. Be it cattle or buffalo. But one thing, if you don’t already do it, is get that metal wedding ring off your finger when actually working the herd. My ex as a large animal vet & metal rings can get caught in the working pens. Many fingers have been lost as a result. If you want to wear a ring while working any large wild animal get a rubber ring to wear just for those times.