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  • @skyking228
    @skyking2282 жыл бұрын

    Excellent example of a relentless work ethic.

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @karenknapp4918
    @karenknapp49182 жыл бұрын

    They use them in Canada already on farms! Especially on sheep! Really cool! Makes it way easier to track all the babies! Especially when they have anywhere from 2 to 5 babies at a time!

  • @robberntson8934
    @robberntson89342 жыл бұрын

    We used RFID tags on sheep and cattle here in Canada (mandatory). We found that it is a good idea to scan each tag before you turn them out as, unfortunately, a percentage won't read. It's much easier to change a bad tag out while you have the animal restrained.

  • @sarahshong5855

    @sarahshong5855

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @bigcatchoutdoors8424
    @bigcatchoutdoors84242 жыл бұрын

    Good morning. My family used to own your ranch. We lived there for many many years. It made my day seeing those Herford signs up in what used to be out sale barn. If you ever get bored just down the road from you on 4J is what used to be the Bethlehem Church. My great grandparents donated the land for that church. May God continue to bless you and yours.

  • @dirkbeasley2852
    @dirkbeasley28522 жыл бұрын

    Seeing all that green grass in your pastures is definitely a welcoming sight!

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think so too!

  • @Tomhohenadel
    @Tomhohenadel2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear you’re getting more rain. Looking forward to seeing the hay harvest.

  • @FarmerC.J.
    @FarmerC.J.2 жыл бұрын

    Hallelujah for all the green grass!🌱🌱🌱❤️🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸❤️

  • @CJMactaggartknits
    @CJMactaggartknits2 жыл бұрын

    You are really embracing the technology. I have been a fan of Sheepishly me (Sandy Brock) and she uses the RFID chips, wand , scale and ipad from gallagher to manage her flock. She is able to use the gallagher system the same way you use "cattle max" from the first day of a lambs life, it's gains and losses are tracked directly to her "app." Even able to track which animals are parents to which babies, the stats for each animal really help her manage her "herd health" and happiness. I can't wait to see how this new addition to your toolbox helps your herd and your ranch grow. The Journey you are on now using You tube will be awesome for other ranchers who are on the fence about RFID tech and their herd. Good on you for saying - "let's try this."

  • @jennsadventures84
    @jennsadventures842 жыл бұрын

    We're in Washington state. And very fortunate to live in what is one of the great agriculture areas of the state. This might seem weird to some. I'm a vegetarian. But I live with carnivores. And see nothing wrong😉 with my mixed relationships. There are great farmers like you. Who take great care of their animals. I have built relationships with local farmers to provide food for my family and friends. We have a great. Local butcher shop where I can get locally raised meats that some farmers can't produce on a smaller scale. People now days need to know their farmers and shops. Buying local really does make a difference. The beef farmer my friend and I purchase meat from is still able to keep the prices decent. So please keep educating folks on the WHOLE process. -Jenn

  • @lauradittman8471
    @lauradittman84712 жыл бұрын

    It's such a relief to have the technology today that helps establish a consistent system for monitoring our herds and herd records. Do you have or keep records that you can analyze for your bulls???

  • @deborahlewis5964
    @deborahlewis59642 жыл бұрын

    Number 1…. That Arrowquip system is the Boss system…. I like the new tagging system….I don’t know why folks don’t like it..it’s a great record system…. Great job Mike..

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Boom

  • @vivianwinford3681
    @vivianwinford36812 жыл бұрын

    I've been keeping track of Gillette's weather and it does my heart good seeing the rain your getting on the ranch. I think I began watching Our Wyoming Life the last time you were able to do your own hay. Quite a while now. Looking forward to haying season again. Heifers looked very surprised at their nice green pasture. 💘 🐂 🐄 🐐 🐖 🐔 🐇 🐕 🐱 🇺🇸

  • @denisemmunger9437
    @denisemmunger94372 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing from what the ranch use to be to today, Progress. Our Wyoming Life yous have come a long ways. Alot of progress today and future. Love watching Our Wyoming Life. As always great intro, great video, great music and educational. Thank you Our Wyoming Life for taking us along on your journey !!!!

  • @kentwillard176
    @kentwillard1762 жыл бұрын

    Mike, A heifer bull is so designated because his calves, supposedly; will be born at birth weights workable and safe with heifers. Not because he is their age and,or has never been bred to other cows.

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    well for us, we use first year bulls with our heifers and then roll them into the herd the next year. His birth weight doesn't change after he gets older so it works for us in many ways. works great!

  • @lisa-le2ou
    @lisa-le2ou2 жыл бұрын

    I watch a woman in Canada who uses a similar setup for keeping track of her sheep. Seems to be a great tool for her. I hope that it works just as well for you.

  • @lindanessier9404
    @lindanessier94042 жыл бұрын

    I love watching how smoothly everything goes for one person working the Arrowquip! Good job Mike!

  • @Leoforever79
    @Leoforever792 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing the rain dancing folks!!!!!!!

  • @mikebarrager8293
    @mikebarrager82932 жыл бұрын

    When you let the girls out in the new pasture they all were saying this is heaven, look at all this green grass and our own pond. (Life Is Good on the Ranch) Mooooo 🇺🇸😎

  • @wykeishacraft6820
    @wykeishacraft68202 жыл бұрын

    Hi to Our Wyoming Life and all others too. Great to hear and see another great video. Glad you all getting rain out there. Rain will come in handy for you all with the crops and animals too. Thanks for sharing the video

  • @patriciabeyer7824
    @patriciabeyer78242 жыл бұрын

    Hi. The arrowquip is going to be a big help. It's nice to see green in the fields. Be well.

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think so too!

  • @66supersport1
    @66supersport12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all you and your family do 🇺🇸❤️

  • @lhenneman6447
    @lhenneman64472 жыл бұрын

    The ranch looks gorgeous, all that grass and water in the stock ponds!

  • @jeffjablonsky2371
    @jeffjablonsky23712 жыл бұрын

    Great things happening every day on the ranch. I always say we need to work smarter, not harder. The new tags and readers will make your job much more efficient. Great to see Jeff out working, as always. Outstanding worker who comes out to work on his day off. Outstanding work ethic and dedication.

  • @billmonroe8826
    @billmonroe88262 жыл бұрын

    I'm with Jeff when it comes to his "conspiracy" theory. It's really easy for Big gubmint to track every move those heifers make.

  • @nwindependent9195

    @nwindependent9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, when # 39 pulls that bank heist...they'll be on her like flies on a cow paddy......

  • @Anthony-gi7jv

    @Anthony-gi7jv

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have to report that the subject cow just erke poo poo!!!! Yeah. Really important information.

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough8552 жыл бұрын

    Definitely working smarter. You're making things easier for yourself and your family as you age. Pays to sacrifice now rather than pay later. Jeff is such a Blessing helping on his day off. Please give us an update video on the 3 bottle calves. Thank you for explaining your goals!

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon71572 жыл бұрын

    Howdy Mike, I never thought I would here you say " I'm taking a break from the Weather" 👏. Your so patient with what you've been through,I'm so Glad the Weather has changed 🙌. I'm so glad you and Erin's life is changing for the better 🎉. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

  • @high_deff69
    @high_deff692 жыл бұрын

    I like when you do footage of the bulls , seems like they don’t get as much camera time as everyone else , as they play a pretty big role in ranching 😂

  • @glenndunnington8551
    @glenndunnington85512 жыл бұрын

    You can tell you have worked with the heifers so calm!!!!

  • @anthonydolezal6627
    @anthonydolezal66272 жыл бұрын

    That Arrowquip system is so nice! Safe for everyone and 1 man operation. Awesome! Stay safe. Keep Smilin!!

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @august3777
    @august37772 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the new Beau. And the grass looks amazing.

  • @marilynnew2189
    @marilynnew21892 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for staying committed to your cause with your ranch. You have been extremely resourceful in finding ways to diversify. We became Patreon members to buy your meat and it brought me back to a flavor I haven't experienced since childhood when having dinners at my best friend's ranch (which she now runs, and yes we are life long friends for 65 years). The flavor of beef finished the right way is unmistakable and I feel privileged to have tasted this remarkable meat once again.

  • @alisonlightner866
    @alisonlightner8662 жыл бұрын

    LOVE SEEING THAT GREEN GRASS. AWESOME.

  • @daspicsman
    @daspicsman2 жыл бұрын

    I come here to escape my own terrible reality. I really appreciate what you do.

  • @georgedavidson1221
    @georgedavidson12212 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see some green

  • @lorrainerebman5282
    @lorrainerebman52822 жыл бұрын

    You are so gentle with your cattle. Nice to see🙂

  • @lindasimmons131
    @lindasimmons1312 жыл бұрын

    Looks like all the rain is paying off, thank God. The ladies are usually slow and easy going...unless, well you know the rest. Lol Great video Mike.

  • @timbaker7238
    @timbaker72382 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, cattle are a multi year investment. Hope the tags help out with keeping track of each critter. Information is key to good ranching/farming. Good video too Mike 👍

  • @timbaker7238

    @timbaker7238

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh, RFD tags are heavily used in Dairy farming. Robotics and how you are using it are just two examples.

  • @randycharest4507
    @randycharest45072 жыл бұрын

    Those are some good looking heifers

  • @shaunroberts9361
    @shaunroberts93612 жыл бұрын

    Mike seems like everything is going great. You have come along way for sure.

  • @nadinefroderman157
    @nadinefroderman1572 жыл бұрын

    Should be an interesting next several months to know how the heifers are progressing in their growth.

  • @sueswift8344
    @sueswift83442 жыл бұрын

    I Do not know how in the world you do all this by yourself or with Jeff. You have everything so well organized and planned out! Take care of yourself, Mike!

  • @tammycox9789
    @tammycox97892 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike, the new technology is awesome. It's neat hearing you explain it all.

  • @susanchamblee2549
    @susanchamblee25492 жыл бұрын

    Man oh man…it looks gorgeous out there in the “one-legged” windmill pasture!! And the heifers look AWESOME…!!! Thanks for sharing all that with us today Mike🤗😀🤗

  • @nitapachulski9758
    @nitapachulski97582 жыл бұрын

    All the new girls are looking good. Glad Jeff came to help you.

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee2 жыл бұрын

    Michael, your Ranch is slowly being updated to a state of the art operation. All the $$$, time, manual labor, investment will be worth it sooner than you think. I think about Gilbert all the time and how proud and relieved he is to watch all His hard work paid off too.

  • @veronicagray3055
    @veronicagray30552 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Mike older subscriber (70) from UK. love your life and your ethics good luck with REGARDS WITH the R.V. . SO GLAD YOU COULD help your near neighbours with your new Bull I hope all is well with her.

  • @HamMax444
    @HamMax4442 жыл бұрын

    I love how he is modernizing the ranch! Such a great channel!

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame48912 жыл бұрын

    Keeping up with the rain prayer! Nice crop of heifers, this year. They should do great with all that green grass you have this year.

  • @samiyarossini
    @samiyarossini2 жыл бұрын

    That is so much green, and your heifer's look really nice! (I really like the two solid red ones.) Can't wait to see Mr. LOL tomorrow!

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You and me both!

  • @judydruetto2636

    @judydruetto2636

    2 жыл бұрын

    Judy

  • @ejharrop1416
    @ejharrop14162 жыл бұрын

    Maybe adding a mug shot of the critter as you tag them would be helpful down the road, when the herd gets big.

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa2 жыл бұрын

    I sure like the Arrow-quip set up. Makes it so easy for one person to get things done. The new chip will be a big help for you. O, Jeff cleans up quit well. But most of all, makes for a great helper for you guys. Thanks for sharing Mike. Glad your getting rain. We got about an inch and a half last night here in central Iowa.

  • @sheilasantiago3715
    @sheilasantiago37152 жыл бұрын

    Like, comment, share and watch the ads😊 Great video!

  • @OurWyomingLife

    @OurWyomingLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @carmenmendez6836
    @carmenmendez68362 жыл бұрын

    It should be easier for you to identify ur herd now, and their new earrings are uniform and cool looking! Good job 👍👌 Ru doing the same for every one of ur herd members, would be cool! U made it look easy and efficient! 😉

  • @mikestone9129
    @mikestone91292 жыл бұрын

    That grass is looking good. I know it's gotta be putting a big smile on your face. And money in your pockets.

  • @donnaelkins186
    @donnaelkins1862 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome video. Thanks Mike for sharing. You have a great system going. God bless ❤.

  • @advorsky1
    @advorsky12 жыл бұрын

    The girls with their new ear rings waiting on their Beu to get there and they can show off for him! All of them have their fancy new RFID ear ring so I guess he will just have to pick them by their looks and hips……Happy Days on the Ranch! Thanks for your hard ass work to keep us in good food!

  • @firecwby1999
    @firecwby19992 жыл бұрын

    Jeff isn’t finicky. Jeff has discerning tastes and the knowledge of what he specifically wants. That’s a man who is less likely to make a large mistake which could have been avoided with a little planning.

  • @annmiller154
    @annmiller1542 жыл бұрын

    Mike, it so nice to see all the green grass! I am glad that you are getting rain! Can’t wait to see what is next!

  • @jasnonya3005
    @jasnonya30052 жыл бұрын

    Mike , that grass looks great! Hope you've been getting some precip. With those thunder storms! Might make some hay this year, still in my prayers for hay, and profit margins that grows for y'all and health and blessings for your family , not forgetting you also!

  • @joepercifield5017
    @joepercifield50172 жыл бұрын

    The ranch is looking nice and GREEEN

  • @byronf.bingham6291
    @byronf.bingham62912 жыл бұрын

    The Ranch looks better green than brown. Beautiful!

  • @beverlygiroux2824
    @beverlygiroux28242 жыл бұрын

    I found this new system to be ultra fascinating! Boy, don’t you just love today’s technology ? It was a one man job…..now, we wait for the delivery of your new bull. The girls all look pretty nifty with their new ear tags….just like us gals, with our matching earrings. One big difference, ……………………..and, that’s no bull. Bev in Maine

  • @CowGirlKat8691
    @CowGirlKat86912 жыл бұрын

    Has been a pretty good dose of rain! My gauge says 0.99 inches of rain so far! I'll take it and thank God for it! Hope y'all got a bit of that rain that came around 2pm. Def not complaining at all!

  • @sandibeu3304
    @sandibeu33042 жыл бұрын

    The girls are getting new bling!

  • @vspook6214
    @vspook62142 жыл бұрын

    Mike, since your old bull was Doof Vader I think you should name your new bull Obi One (first bull in a new line). You can also call your new RFID reader your new light saber!

  • @georgedavidson1221
    @georgedavidson12212 жыл бұрын

    Jeff is looking good

  • @tcrasey
    @tcrasey2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, new technology on the ranch!

  • @josephdoran1399
    @josephdoran13992 жыл бұрын

    What no bucket of cake to give the ladies a treat for there efforts.

  • @melissacurtin7192
    @melissacurtin71922 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to see all that green after so many rainless years!

  • @nancyely9503
    @nancyely95032 жыл бұрын

    Mike, I love your slow moving meat. The girls look good! Hope LOL works out! Hope your weather stays good for the summer! From Northern Michigan

  • @warriorsgreatness6182
    @warriorsgreatness61822 жыл бұрын

    One man professional ranching jobs. Thanks for sharing all your ranching work journey. Extremely interesting. All your radio, management, business, etc background is really showing up brightly. Awesome jobs. Video work exceptional as always. Mucho Gracias

  • @gingerjackson1726
    @gingerjackson17262 жыл бұрын

    I sure enjoy your channel. I got to to Jackson hole on 2007 June we like how you take care of you animals from lower Alabama

  • @valfrasier39
    @valfrasier392 жыл бұрын

    Look at all that wonderful grass and water!

  • @austinpatterson1352
    @austinpatterson13522 жыл бұрын

    Hi our wyoming life thanks for sharing the video of the heifers they look pretty nice in my opinion

  • @margaretporkolab7166
    @margaretporkolab71662 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a wonderful video.

  • @gerhardbraatz6305
    @gerhardbraatz63052 жыл бұрын

    It's good to see all that green grass growing tall. Hopefully you'll be able to harvest your own hay and not have to buy from the outside for the winter.

  • @aletakey3600
    @aletakey36002 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see green grass growing this year. Great to see you getting rain. I'm hoping you have a great hay season as well.

  • @JohnDoe-jq5wy
    @JohnDoe-jq5wy2 жыл бұрын

    The opportunity for the American ranchers and farmers is "fresh" with creation to direct the "new" platform for supplying America with "positive" nutrients"

  • @tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579
    @tankscrittersandurbanhomes55792 жыл бұрын

    Just got my meat from OWL today. Hands down a complete freezer stock. I raise and butcher my own chickens, ducks, rabbits and eggs. With this beef and pork I'm set. I grow a garden right in town. I promise home grown whole foods are completely possible no matter where you're living. A little less cigarettes, alcohol, internet, TV and fast food you can do it.

  • @luclion7163
    @luclion71632 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see all the nice grass,,, you peoples had it hard last year.

  • @rosalieyazzie4488
    @rosalieyazzie44882 жыл бұрын

    Rains doing great for the green. Down here in the south it's hot, dry, and drought. 😀😁👍🙏

  • @mspeedie52
    @mspeedie522 жыл бұрын

    Your new system should make it easier to record your momma cows when they have their babies. You should be able to tag the babies with the system as well once they are born.

  • @kathleendenison8925
    @kathleendenison89252 жыл бұрын

    Listen to " Paul Harvey, when God made a farmer". This is you!.... God Bless you in ever way.💚🧡💜💙

  • @wrinklesandsprinkles
    @wrinklesandsprinkles2 жыл бұрын

    RFID tags will help dramatically with herd management. With everything that happens to each cow( vaccines, breeding, pregnancy,illness, etc.) and is scanned approximately the computer program is able to spit out any report the herd Manager wishes. It helps with the dreaded office work. Yay to technology!!

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your new tagging system. We have a new young bull since the middle of last year for our herd. Happy so far with his performance, but we'll just have to keep a check on him. Good luck with LOL, hope everything goes well. Thanks for the video, have a great week.

  • @rnull2237
    @rnull22372 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mike, can't wait to meet lol bull 😆🤣

  • @JohnDoe-jq5wy
    @JohnDoe-jq5wy2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU MIKE AND FAMILY... VERY PROUD OF YOU... THE NEXT STEP... LOCAL PROCESSOR FOR A 300 - 500 MILE RADIUS... TO PROCESS CATTLE HUMANLY AND PRODUCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY MEATS AND PROCESSED PRODUCTS.... CO - OP

  • @stevepalmer8285
    @stevepalmer82852 жыл бұрын

    Awesome things are happening on your ranch Mike.its nice to watch I will look forward to meeting LOL tomorrow.

  • @cguercia311
    @cguercia3112 жыл бұрын

    What would be cool is if when you scanned the cows later, it would tell you how much per pound you would be getting. :) Keep up the good work, love to you and the family.

  • @judybass4339
    @judybass43392 жыл бұрын

    the the rancher. He understands the supply problems, he suddenly had been trying to tell him....that prices were increasing for food was happening overnight just like his gas for his truck! I had to laugh because it was like he had "just"really heard my words!.

  • @garywalker7997
    @garywalker79972 жыл бұрын

    Very good video Mike. Glad to see green grass growing. Sorry about number 1. Sad day. We really enjoy your Wyoming life. Thank you.

  • @debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862
    @debbiecozortakalonghornmom18622 жыл бұрын

    We have over 100 degrees this whole week. Got some rain last week. Down here in Texas ugh it’s SUMMER TIME NOW HERE

  • @tom474e
    @tom474e2 жыл бұрын

    I like to see that green grass. good to hear you've been getting more rain.

  • @alanwchase7449
    @alanwchase74492 жыл бұрын

    I can not process why the price of Beef is so high.Today's quote for live cattle was$1.32.How the heck can that become an 80.00 steak? Maybe too few processors ? Monopoly?Really like your business plan.Better your family profits from your hard work than some hedge fund.

  • @kathleendenison8925
    @kathleendenison89252 жыл бұрын

    I'm in AWE watching you work your farm. How awesome y'all are. Waiting for the next blog on your bull arriving! 💙💜🧡💚💛👍👁️🐮🐮🐮🐮

  • @katelynbray5531
    @katelynbray55312 жыл бұрын

    Interesting little scanner for the tags, in sheep they have the same thing but it’s called a Gallagher!

  • @daviddannersr
    @daviddannersr2 жыл бұрын

    Love this video and shared it. Wish I could get time off of work to come out and assist you and get a touch of the ranchers life and learn something. So glad the field appear sooooo green.

  • @territn8871
    @territn88712 жыл бұрын

    The previous videos of when you bring the bulls in to see their girls has always been fun to watch as you added songs to "fit the occasion"!😘 So tomorrow's vid should be another fun one to watch as well! It's been a long time since I've seen it so green out there! Ponds look nice and full too. It's about time you have a good haying year, so I'm very thankful you're getting better precipitation this year!!!🙏

  • @cathybrown5293
    @cathybrown52932 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Mike! I love seeing the Arrowquip system at work. I looks like it is great to work with! Seemed like the heifers moved pretty well for you. This might be a dumb question, but....are Doof Vader and LOL breeding the cows, and only LOL is breeding the heifers? Looking forward to seeing LOL aka 101 tomorrow!

  • @opybrook7766
    @opybrook77662 жыл бұрын

    Time to move to Indiana! Our prices are still high but nothing like what you just shared!