Series is only getting better. Production quality is top notch from a bedroom. The honesty and humbleness makes me thankful to be apart of this community since the first few subscribers. I just know 1million sub's is on the horizon. The content is just to good. We're behind you two pushing you forward. Keep going.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, love to still see you here 18 months later and still commenting. Very cool! - Mike

@mattfencl3614

6 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!

Wondering if you would ever host a ranch day? I'd absolutely pay for a tour of your ranch. You guys are doing great!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

We are hoping to someday. Thank you very much - Mike

Hey Mike I'm in the same boat, but I've researched how to improve my meadows through being more of a soil scientist through necessity. I have read Jim Gerrishs books "Management -Intensive Grazing" and "Kick The Hay Habit" and for a health care professional it makes sense. I've leaned hard on my faith and family made some changes and have brought some major changes. 1 synchronize your calving to fit the grass you have and thus the demand of your cows make the grafe curve when your grass is at its peak. 2 Look at what your soils need through soil sampling and thus adding through plant production what your soils need. 3 Change is good base on science and faith. If your neighbors aren't talking about you and how crazy they believe you are and how certain methods just won't work where your at then you know your moving forward. PLEASE embrace change its the hardest step in the whole process. The next step is attend a Gabe Brown seminar, I'll be there. Also Google Gabe Brown and again a lot of good information that a person can apply, some of the change comes slower than others but it does work, knowledge is power. I've lived in Gillette during my health care journey and know some of your challenges, but from one Wyomingite to another stay strong.

Understand that as your channel grows you can expect more and more trolls. Just ignore them. Don't even acknowledge them. In other words "Don't feed the trolls". Love your videos ....I myself am hoping to move to Wyoming in the next 5 years.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

haha, kill them with kindness is our motto. Cant wait to see you here! - Mike

@robinhood9241

6 жыл бұрын

Feed cows, not trolls.

@jamesspires8096

6 жыл бұрын

I thought Wyoming was full?!? According to Blake it is!!!! LOL

Love the channel keep doing what you're doing!

MAIL CALL: Everyone put $ 2.00 in an envelope and send it to Mike and Erin. Address listed under SHOW MORE. That's pocket change ! Let's make this the biggest mail call ever !!!!!!

@mattfencl3614

6 жыл бұрын

I like that idea! We could also include a card for Graces B-day!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

wow! Thanks Cat I'm at a loss for words - Mike

@sashcraft51

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea, I will do it.

@frankiedanx

5 жыл бұрын

Where is the address?

Hang in there Mike! I am a cow-calf operator in Virginia and been dealing with drought the last 2~3 months. Almost to point of feeding now which would mean buying hay for winter. Finally starting raining Sunday - praise the Lord. Most folks just don’t realize the number of variables out of the farmer / ranchers control. Takes a strong constitution and tons of faith. Love the videos and keep the faith!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

You are correct, glad you got that rain, I know its not enough to save things but it might help. Thanks - Mike

Love your channel thanks for sharing and breaking down the reality of what it takes good and bad I’ll keep watching and rooting for you

You and your family are an inspiring. We are just getting our small farm going and I can relate to your situation. Thank you for what you do and Keep your chin up.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

Thanks for opening yourselves up for all to see. You give us a perspective of ranch life that we can see nowhere else. It is fun to dream of owning a ranch and live the ranching life but it is a business. Tough decisions need to be made to survive. I know you will make the correct decisions to keep it all going. Looking forward to it all. Thanks again for the great videos.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

I’m with you for as long as you keep putting up videos! I have watched every one more than once and I have enjoyed every one! 👍

Great videos don't really know how I got hear but think in the last 2 days ive watch over 20 of yours . Great job nice family hope everything works out for you guys

I've been around awhile and I've seen what your going through with many farms and it ranches. I know you have to look at things now as in you can't wait for the future to get but there is a chance things will get better. While your trying to fill in your needs we all here, will say some prayers and just maybe that future will end up a little brighter. Thanks for sharing and take care.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mark, means alot to us! - Mike

I'm praying for you both, you have done a great job and HE will reward you. Thank you for sharing.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

Genuinely interesting video. Thanks for posting. Good luck with the coming winter.

I just recently discovered your channel, and I am LOVING it!!!

I also respect you for putting your info out there and being real unlike most people, you educate tons of people including me, thanks Mike!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, its not easy to do sometimes. :) - Mike

I love your honesty. The life of a farmer is not easy nor for the faint of heart. Long hours, every day. Saturday and Sunday are not days off. Keep up the good work

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom - Mike

This was an incredible video! it was honest and right to the point. Mike, you are a great speaker. I really really love your honesty about what you guys go through. I'm glad that we can help a little bit with our subscriptions to your video channel and will try to get others to watch it. One of the best videos I've ever seen. Keep up the good work guys.👍

First and foremost, you will always have naysayers in general, so too those who don;t understand the hardship and sacrifices that Our Wyoming Life endure, go stick it somewhere the sun don't shine. For those of us that support Mike and Erin, we stand behind you in watching you make these great videos, honest and heartfelt, learning how to solve or use mathematics again, (in all honesty, I am learning again) a refresher course from back in the day. So in closing, I know the Ranch will survive, the livestock will get fed, the videos will keep coming, God Bless and thank you for another lesson in calculations.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! - Mike

Mike and Erin I watch you guys ever week and I love what you do! I know the traditions you explained may go against what you just shared. But I thank you for your honesty. Here is why, my dream is to live the ranch life and with out your insight I wouldn't know some of the something you have shared over the years. So I thank you for the good and the bad! So I say, Gilbert would be proud of you guys for your resilience in the truff times! keep up the good work and continue to uphold the ranching legacy of our great country! Much to you and your family!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Derrick, its not easy to break tradition. :) - Mike

Thank you for being open and honest with everyone about the financial stresses that those with cows have to endure. Even those with a handful of cows still go through some of the same types of hardships. Hopefully this opens peoples eyes a little bit.

@mattfencl3614

6 жыл бұрын

HAY! Ryan how are ya. This City boy's eyes have been opened wide! You guys with livestock, crops etc get alot of respect from me!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Not always rainbows and sunshine. Thanks - Mike

Your honesty is refreshing. Thank you for sharing.

Good Luck and thanks for sharing your life with us

Blessings to you all...

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

Mike and Erin....I grew up on a farm and I know a bit about what you are going thru...my dad farmed and my heart aches for you right now! My dad used to say "life is full of choices...easy ones and hard ones" know that I appreciate your candor with us and not trying to make everything "rosey" that just isn't real life! Sooo... right now you have my thoughts and prayers! I will watch as many ads as I can😁keep your chins up and remember your blessings!!!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debra, by sugar coating things I dont think we are doing any favors to anyone but real life is what it is. We adapt, we overcome. Thanks - Mike

Thanks Mike for putting your self and family out there to show us what goes into ranching hopefully it works out have a great night be safe and keep up the great work.

Thanks Pal I needed that right now.

I have experienced the same type of comments directed at me when my stepfather died and I took over the ranch. Here's what he told me in one of our conversations before he passed. He always believed that kids should spend time outside the ranch (at another farm or ranch) before returning and taking things over. This was because it was great to see the differences and operations and situations. What he meant by this I can't exactly say 100% but, when I started taking things over he encouraged me to start doing things the way I would do them. As in what worked for me. You too my friend need to hear those same words. Everyone out there on the outside looking in is going to tell you you're doing it wrong. Just keep doing what you think is right. If your deceased family didn't think you could do it, they wouldn't have let you take over. Remember that, and hang in there! Lots of prayers your direction!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I think you are right, new ideas are always good! Thank you very much - Mike

Mike I think you just educated a lot of non farmers and non ranchers as to the mathematics behind farming and ranching looking at inputs and output cost great video keep up the good job and don't let the trolls get to you

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) - Mike

I admire you taking the time. Your videos inspire me to have some land of my own one day. Thanks.

Good luck in all your decisions Mike and Erin, may time and wisdom give you the answers you need to get your hay!

We ranch in Missouri and deal with a host of issues as well. I admire what you guys are doing, you deal a lot of things a lot of other ranchers don’t! It is true that the “other guy” has it easy, but the truth is that each area of the country has it tough and we can all complain about something. I heard a guy down south complain about too much rain! Id kill for that in ne Missouri! I do however believe that you are in a particular area w not many breaks! Long cold winters, short, dry, and hot summers! I struggle to find the positives of western plains! You make it work and it’s entertaining to see you manage through it. Hay is very tight in MO as well. Good luck!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, everyone has issues, none of them are ever easy but the amazing thing is when we get through them! Thanks Rich - Mike

Morning to the project list, hi Mackenzie, morning Grace, morning Erin have yourselves a wonderful day today great to be here. 🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Athea!! - Mike

@atheanicholls2199

6 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life you're welcome 🐂🐂🐂🐂

Mate, I've been a follower for a long time now. This evening I got home after a 12.5hr flogging at work (working for rail company in AUS) to crack a can (beer) and check out my subs on You tube. (sounds great hey?). Tonight the vibe was not so good which makes me concerned. Mike, you two have provided us with countless hours of free entertainment (on the other side of the planet) and as you so rightly propose, a journey to escape the ordinary. Mate, I respect the promise you made to Gilbert and respect even greater the fact that you will honor it! I will not offer advice that i'am not remotely qualified to give but rather thank both of you for your skills in providing a quality production day after day. Rest assured, if i win the Lotto, my wife and i are going to fly to Wyoming and photobomb your next "On our Wyoming Life!" Keep hammering on! Kind regards, Peter

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. I hope to see you soon! :) - Mike

Thanks for opening up!

Most informative farming blog on KZread... Its a credit to you...

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross! - Mike

Life has a way of working itself out. Keep the wheels spinning and good things will come from it ;-)

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

That is does! You keep moving forward - Mike

Thanks for opening your heart to the world

Love the channel and honesty hard to come by now days!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much -Mike

Mike you have strong old school spirit. you will succeed.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Not much choice lol Thanks - Mike

Feast or famine...here in Maryland we are in nonstop rain, flooding and ruined farm crops. My husband & I were small business owners, retail stores that we owned and worked every shift, as did our kids. It is a non stop stressful never ending treadmill and I so sympathize with you. You have weather to accommodate...we had to face 9/11, a war economy and a recession. You and your wife are a team...and you are smart, capable and up to the challenge. Sending prayers of strength and success to you🙏🏻

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

You and Erin have inspired me immensely. God bless you all! Long live farming😊

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ronnie, honored to do it! - Mike

I run a very small barn with horses...but your videos give me so much knowledge and hope!

My farm is very small compared to you ranch, but I know what your going through. Keep up the good work. Keep your eyes open for solutions not promblems. As bad as it seems it could always be worse. Another great video. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

It can always be worse, we will persavere! Thanks - Mike

@aweitzel3783

6 жыл бұрын

Gerrald Farms

@danieljuarez-ln7sn

5 жыл бұрын

We will adapt,improvise and overcome

@GerraldFarms

5 жыл бұрын

daniel juarez that’s what we have to do, if we want to keep going👍🏻

I'm far away from all you do, but feel sick hearing about your tough time. I really do. Also, I'll never understand why non-ranchers & farmers have problems seeing the direct connection with you all. If ranchers suffer, so do us all. I do understand first hand tough financial times all the way through bankruptcy. However, I've found that strong willed and determined people survive and ultimately do well. I have no doubt that you are like that. Thanks for being so open.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, its not easy to be this open but i do believe it is worth it. So many people never see, or see and dont care. We need an agricultural revolution. - Mike

@tommathews3964

6 жыл бұрын

Amen to that brother!

Great videos. I think you are doing great keep your head up, sometimes our roads get bumpy and how we react to the bumps is what makes us who we are.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thats for sure, thank you very much - Mike

I really appreciate the information that you and Erin provide in the videos it has learned me a lot on what ranches go through I'll keep watching maybe someday I'll get to move out there and maybe meet up and shake the hand

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Anytime. Thanks a bunch - Mike

Where I farm in sweden, we're experience the worst drougt ever recorded. We have about 1200 tons of 2400 needed and there is no more grass to cut and no chanses for a regrowth any more. Problem is that the slaughterhouse's are full and won't accept any more animals. Not helping is the nation wide fire ban that are drastically reduced the amount of beef consumed. (You are not allowed to use your barbeques) To make things almost comical worse is the 240$ cost per cattle to have them sent to inciniration. Witch you are obliged to do if you dont have enough feed to feed your or ifcattle and slaughterhouse's wont take them. Still its the best job in the world and if we help each other as farmers we will always pull through in the end. Thank you for sharing your hardships aswell. Its inspering to watch and makes me even more determined to overcome this drought without loosing the herd. I think its to important off a capital to sacrifice. Like you said, money in the bank is too easely spent. But cows keep people feed and provides labor and saliries to more people than my self. Long rabmle i know but this weigh heavily on me and this video of yours reminded me that we are not alone and that cheers me up!🙂

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

wow, that is wild. The only way to do it is to overcome and move forward. Thank you so much for sharing! - Mike

@brianjonker510

6 жыл бұрын

Having to pay to incinerate live animals instead of sending to slaughter at even reduced prices.....Id be suicidal. Good luck to you

You should do a segment on the options including a fodder system, the also pumps out micro greens all summer and hay all winter. You could then graze the hay fields like seven sons, mowing the next days strip and use electric fencing. Mob grazing doubles production. Add chickens 3 days behind the cattle and permaculture saves the day. I may be all wet as I dont know the expense to purchase a grow container 20 or 40 ft trailer or set up a room. Also Strauss Meats pay more for salad bar beef and contract. There organic brand is growing 15% a year. Richard Perkins is also a great resource on utube. I hope the announced farm subsidies also help save the lack of rainy day needs. All Utube channels sell clothing, pre sell pork, beef, chicken and ship it like many other retailers. Omaha steaks..

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great ideas! - Mike

Mike, thanks for the hard numbers. Lots of us in this boat so thanks for you perspective on.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Its not just us, you are right. We need a voice! - Mike

You just gotta hang in there and hope for the best. All the best.

Do you ever drink Bourbon?🙂 Terrific video. More people need to know the truth about Ranching and cow-calf operations. You give it to us straight and from the heart. God bless you all.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I dont mind bourbon, the good stuff is too rich for my blood though lol Thanks Fiona - Mike

Added your channel to my patreon account. If I did the math right I am sponsoring 4.8% of the annual hay requirements for a single cow :-)

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is awesome. and a great way to look at it. Thank you so much - Mike

Thank you for being so honest. I always wondered about this information

@OurWyomingLife

5 жыл бұрын

Some years are good, some arent. Thanks - Mike

Thank you so much for sharing and breaking it down. I greatly enjoy your channel. I hope the hay situation is better next year

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

We keep our heads up and move forward. Thanks - Mike

Hello mike, I know exactly what you are going through. I have 150 cows 3 bulls and a huge hay bill for the last 3 years. I am selling a 6330 tractor to pay for my hay I will be left with 2 tractors and hay equipment. I feel this is better than selling cows, that impacts the next 10 years when that happens

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, we tossed that idea around too. Heck we are tossing alot of ideas lol Thanks Tony - Mike

I have a saying " Do your best and trust God to do the rest " ! Mike you may agree or you may not , either way it works for me ! At least for the last 67 years ! You all are in my prayers !!! Please be safe and God bless you and your family !!!!!!! Eddy ps . I know it's hard but try to ignore those who put you down ! They think it makes them big but it shows how small they are !!!!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

We couldnt agree with you more! Thanks - Mike

I enjoy your videos and have traveled through Wyoming once. It's a very impressive state. I wish you well with your challenges and look forward to more videos.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

Ha mike. just started watching your videos and I like what I see. you are open and honest about what you are doing. keep up the good work. mike

@OurWyomingLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - Mike

The numbers you give most people can't comprehend, 500 tons = one million pounds of hay. No independent rancher or farmer ever goes into this thinking they'll get rich. It's more of a calling than a job. My father grew up on a cattle farm in Tennessee and he always said " Farmers are land rich and cash poor" I suspect its the same for ranchers. I spent the summer of my 14th year working on my uncles Kentucky farm, he raised some beef and grew tobacco. I have never worked so hard in my entire 58 years as I did that summer. Its easy to criticize or make a callus comment, I have to wonder how many of them would have the intestinal fortitude to walk into the situation you did and keep an operation like yours going. Keep up the fight.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, all is true but we move forward and keep our heads up. Thanks - Mike

@aCycloneSteve

6 жыл бұрын

Oshkoshdom, I to have a great deal of respect for them walking into this situation. However, I'm not a fan of fighting for the fight's sake. If changes need to be made to keep the family and operation together, then changes need to be made. I can't say what the best thing to do is here. No one who doesn't know the numbers can really know. All an outsider can do is watch, listen and hope that any suggestions they make are taken as constructive rather than critical.

I don’t think I could handle the stress. Hard work, long ours, always fixing things, sure. While I know that no job is truly secure, keeping the farm alive year to year would keep me from it. Even if I did know what I was doing. Hang in there. I’m glad your KZread channel and patrons help.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, stress is there everyday. I guess you just learn to live with it. Thanks Jesse - Mike

Great series,I am a non rancher but this whole series is very informative,makes you appreciate ranchers more.

hi mike that is life,, ups and downs,, what ever you decide to do will be right for you and your ranch.. ,,, keep at it your doing a top job

Do the best you can. All will work out in the end. Unfortunately math doesn't lie. Best wishes !!!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe - Mike

I've never known a happy rich guy. There is always a gift in the darkness.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

No one here will ever be rich lol - Mike

You guys are amazing, I love what you do I wish to go back to ranch. I’m sure my biggest love is to the ranch, as well I’m learning a lot from you! Thank you 🙏 and God Bless you guys.

Thanks for yet another great video.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew! - Mike

Have you checked Railway for that far away hay. If you figure it out. Maybe you could get it shipped cheap. Not to mention get enough. Usually more is cheaper. You could sell to neighbors. Life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Very true, thank you very much - Mike

@HNCahoon

6 жыл бұрын

This could be a good idea for more than a few farmers and ranchers. Even Farm and Garden stores could do well this way.

I like Cat's idea of each subscriber pitching in $2. 2x36K would put a dent in the expense for sure. I know I've received far more than $2 of enjoyment watching your videos. Maybe it will snowball! My contribution is headed your way.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark! - Mike

God bless you and your family! Ranching is hard... I love your videos, thank you for your allowing me to learn through you and help me to be a better rancher myself! ❤ keep on keeping on! And I'll keep y'all in my prayers!!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching, it does mean the world to us that people want to be connected. :)- MIke

I feel so bad for you guys! Keep your head up, do the work, and life will eventually reward you, this I know for sure from my 16 years of living.

I know it does not matter, and can't help. However it kills me, I'm sitting on a grass field that hasn't been touched, this will be its third year untouched actually. I made hay on it when I was running my grandpas farm. It kills me to see such good ground, that easily made great hay, and 4 times a year sit there when good folks like you are desperate for the hay. I would gladly have offered you free use of the ground, had it been closer. Central Minnesota is just too far away unfortunately. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy going along your journeys that you share with us. I gladly will continue to watch, especially those pesky advertisements so long as it keeps your family and ranch going.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

That is a shame. I'm surprised no one wants to cut it. I'm sure someone could use it. Thank you very much - Mike

@BillTheTractorMan

6 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life I tried to give the hay away the first year, I even offered to cut it. Who ever only had to take and bale it! I couldn't find any takers. The CRP program (conservation reserve program) is king around here. I was looking for more land 5 years ago and our local ag office told me the current ration for our county was for every acre of usable land, there was 2.3 acres in the CRP. I gave up on buying land because I would have to wait out what ever was left on 10yr contracts before I could even drive my truck across the land. I'm glad it was already in hay, I didnt have to prepare it to sit unused. I still have to keep the weeds down but that's not too bad.

@aCycloneSteve

6 жыл бұрын

Bill, if you have hay ground you can hay it. There's this thing called an auction. Since you don't appear to care how much you make on it, you just want it used, have it hayed, baled and delivered to an auction location that sells hay. You never know, you might even make money.

@aCycloneSteve

6 жыл бұрын

There's a sale in Sauk Centre, MN Cokato MN Hutchinson, MN Litchfield, MN

@BillTheTractorMan

6 жыл бұрын

aCycloneSteve I haven't seen very good prices for auction hay so far. If I hauled it to sauk center I would for sure be losing money.

If i had the land and the hay I would donate it to our Wyoming Life just because it would be a honor to help out in a such small small way

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John - Mike

As a homesteader, I can't thank you enough for your top notch quality videos and total transparency. I think too many people in the farming, ranching, homesteading, etc world today are needlessly harsh towards one another. An eagerness to help is one thing, it's another thing entirely to trash someone for not doing something the way they would do it. Keep a positive outlook, ignore the naysayers, and keep on keeping on. Love your videos, they are totally unique, usually very informative, and always entertaining!

Thank you for taking us inside the Ranch. Bless you and your family for your chosen occupations.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for coming along! - Mike

Shit man . I am in a worst position than you . I have grapes and i lost everything this year from the too much rain. Thats the farmers life. Dont give up. Love from Greece.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is horrible, sorry to hear it. Thanks for sharing and heres to all the best. - Mike

You need a drink? Lol I had to crack open a bottle just to watch this lol. Possibly a few more acres of hay land, and more fertilizer mite pay off in the long run. Just a thought. Down here in Texas we use a rake and bailer set up. The rake and bailer are hooked together and it saves ass loads of money . A long pto shaft goes thru the middle of the rake, and you can rake and bale simultaneously, saving thousands on wear and tear, diesel, and man hours. You simply rake and bale at the same time. 👍👍👍👍👍

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I have seen those they look pretty cool! Wonder how they corner? Just as it is in Texas fertilizer up here is a gamble, no rain and you just flushed a bunch of money down the tubes. Thanks David - Mike

@brianjonker510

6 жыл бұрын

In my decades of farming I only just heard of that this month. Sure would like to see it in operation and talk to somebody thats used it for a few seasons

@davidjenkins9705

6 жыл бұрын

Long wide corners, but it ain't hard to adapt. Using a John Deere bailer behind the rake is the ticket to success here. You don't have to weave left to right to make a perfect bale. You just feed the bailer rite down the middle, and you'll get a perfect bale every time. John Deere and vermeer are the only 2 bailers that you can use behind a rake in my opinion, otherwise you're gonna end up with a round bale that looks like a ball. 🤣

@davidjenkins9705

6 жыл бұрын

Brian what would you like to know? I use this setup that I'm speaking of. What questions do you have?

@mattfencl3614

6 жыл бұрын

I found a KZread Channel called "North Texas Hay" he uses a set up like you describe.

Thank you for "opening up" to the reality of farming/ranching life. Not easy but very rewarding if you can make it. I admire what you guys are doing! God bless!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan - Mike

Awesome/ been there and know what you’re going thru; but you like I have something most will never know or see and that is a life of freedom because we enjoy/love what we do! Praying for you and yours knowing all WILL work out in the end. Love you guys and which I was closer as I’d love to help and share what I know. Texas is home for me!!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dennis ! - Mike

I just gave at Patreon, I hope over a few months I can help pay for a round bail. :)

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Patrick. It does mean a lot to us! -Mike

Hey Mike... I know that this is going to sound a bit strange but have you ever thought of letting folks adopt a cow for the time that they are on the ranch. Where we can sent a monthly amount and you send a photo or video to us of said cow. I do understand that it would be more work for you but it might work out in your favor... And yes I would adopt a cow...

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

We have thought of that. We could even do it through Patreon. Thanks - Mike

@jeanettewaverly2590

6 жыл бұрын

Someone brought this up on the last Ranch Talk. I think it's a great idea! I'd definitely adopt one!

I'm thankful that through watching your videos (KZread Red) and Patreon that I could have a small part in helping your ranch. Praying for you guys. Keep up the great work.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I forgot about KZread Red lol - Mike

Hang in there bud, been doing this for 35 years and it doesn't get any easier, but at the end of the day you can look back and know you did your best with the cards you were dealt. Have a drink relax and thank the good Lord for being a part of the best industry there is.Good wishes from Texas

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ! - Mike

Is irrigation a possibility the land looks like you could use big overhead system. That travels in circles Maybe investing in a CDL and buy your own tractor trailer yourself and haul the hay.but like the old saying goes opinions are like a--holes everyone has one and most of them stink so good luck since I was raised on the farm I understand what you are talking about good luck and God bless

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could irrigate, the only option we have is from wells and the state regulates that and its a no go. The truck thing I have though about but was actually talked out of it. I have a neighbor that did that, now he drives truck lol Thanks Dean - Mike

Whew! I was the 667th person to like this video.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thats funny, our PO Box is 667 too! - Mike

Wow! Thanks for being so candid. Just stumbles upon this video. First one of yours I have watched. I like it. Fascinated with the amount of hay required and the cost to feed those animals. I will never complain about how much dog food is again lol. Not sure how folks make ends meet in your industry. Sounds like they are almost forced to cut corners. I will support your channel. Thank you for the eye opener.

@OurWyomingLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mary, glad you found us. Looking forward to hopefully hearing more from you as you get a chance to get to know us. :) - Mike

Mike - I love your candor and honesty. I fully understand the "back against the wall" not wanting to share but by your willingness to share the real workings of your life and ranch it speaks volumes as to the true value of ranchers and farmers and how tough the decisions can be. I learned hard, but did learn that it is community that helps and your viewers are now part of your community. I know I am and why I watch every episode and contribute when I can.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we have really built something here and I am proud to be a part of it! - Mike

no idea how you dry land ranchers make it during dry times up in eastern Montana we need to irrigate to make it

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I wish we had some irrigation. Could really use it. Thanks - Mike

@mattfencl3614

6 жыл бұрын

Im guessing that they would like that option

I can understand the situation somewhat, this is going to be a tough year for farmers and ranchers. To add to the irony, I was watching this while working on the budget. You just about make enough to go again next year. Breaking even works fantastic for tax purposes, but is a tough equation to get anywhere.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

That is good timing! Thank you very much, Breaking even is good :) - Mike

Mike I found this show by accident, but it has become very addictive. Love watching my sister and her family live in Duckwater NV. They are ranchers on a homestead from back in the early 40s. They have struggled and grew over the last 80 years. My nephew and niece look to be about your age. They are hay ranchers as well as cattle. Love your show

Hi Mike, im new to the channel and have found myself watching almost all your older vids the last few days. Ty for the good content, and keep the vids coming.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you found us and thanks for watching - Mike

Farming/Ranching is a tough gig. No matter how well you manage what is in your control there is Mother Nature to contend with. Some years are great and others not so great. On the ranch I live on the one herd bull dropped dead from a ruptured stomach last week. That was an unexpected expense that my step-uncle will have to absorb to maintain his herd. He will do it, just like you will overcome your hay issue. Please just delete the troll comments, you don't need them as you get along in your Wyoming Life.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah. you are right - Mike

any way to contact you may have some leads on hay?

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Our email is ourwylife@gmail.com Thankyou - Mike

thanks for sharing your personal side..

Excellent tutorial on math and decisions. Enjoy your videos and the courage you have in opening up to the KZread community to "try" and educate us. Chose your path, move on and pay no attention to the haters.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thats the goal, put our head down and keep running. Thanks - Mike

There is no other land you can cut for hay ? Even a neighbor with a field setting ?

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not everyone is haying everything around here just trying to get by. I did cut a neighbors place on shares for just a few bales. Thanks Bill - Mike

@billsmith9610

6 жыл бұрын

I would keep hunting . Driving around everywhere looking and even posting around town. I would search hard to not sell any of the herd.Good luck.

@hansherygers4324

6 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life If you can't find hay ground close by could you go farther away and hay ground. Even if its a 100 miles away to hay it and just pay land rent if any and trucking to get it home. It may save you some money. Also how do you divid pastures . Could you make smaller pastures run the cows through them faster and have a longer rest between for more grass growth. Leaving the pastures closer to home for last so you could graze later and use less hay. Just some ideas they may or may not work for you. Thanks for sharing with us.

@hansherygers4324

6 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life Also wondering if big square bales would let you get the max tonnage per truck load.

@froglick28

6 жыл бұрын

Hans Herygers he said each truck can haul 22 tons , 44,000 lbs. each truck has a limit what they can legally haul 80,000 that’s with weight of cargo and truck and trailer. So there is about 6,000. Spare unless u can find a trucker to run outlaw style

Lots of negative comments come from young kids. Just let them talk. And jealousy among adults runs rampant.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, Thank you very much - Mike

@jasonthornberg8137

6 жыл бұрын

I would be considered a young kid and I own my own animals and won't even let my parents help because I bought them they are my responsibility, so not all "kids" are negative, this is my top ranching channel. And Mike there is so much untouched good hay grass here in Michigan I just wish I could send it all to you but still can't drive a semi. Sorry

Mike, well made video that covers a very important issue. I have seen and heard the struggles of ranchers across the plains dealing with drought over the past several years. The options you have tossed about and math you have considered are things I've heard time and time again and I am so glad you have exposed this issue to people that don't see the direct implications of rising hay prices, have to sell of replacement heifers, disperse cowherds, move pasture due to water, or early wean their calves. Thanks again as always!

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay, it amazes me how issues like this are just ignored or never talked about. Every rancher around here is in the same boat but if you ask they are doing just fine. - Mike

Mike your opening is The main reason I love this channel and your family! your honesty. you share with us what it is like and from someone who has NO idea what running a ranch is like I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate your videos. I really enjoy them and know the time and effort that goes into them. ignore the trolls keep doing what is good for you and your family. huge hugs from down under.

@OurWyomingLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna :) - Mike