how to raise and train gentle cattle
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Raising and training gentle, docile cattle takes some work, but the results are rewarding: cows you can walk up to, are not hand-shy, and will come when called. This even includes bulls! In this video I show you the keys for training gentle cattle as I work with our herd of Dexters.
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You can tell the character of a man by how he treats animals, and as importantly how animals treat him. This gentleman is clearly a good one. 👍
Yeah and mistreats his wife
So true ❤. Also how they treat their wife and kids.
I grew up with cows. Be kind to them. Talk to them. Give them treats. The herd would follow me everywhere. It's all about the relationship. I always thought that most people that got kicked by cows deserved it, either by action or character.
Our cows were like pets to us. I remember as a kid leaning against one of our cows that was laying chewing her cud. I used her like a couch and snuggled right in. With the rhythmic sound of her chewing the next thing you know I was fast asleep lol. I woke with a start when she decided to stand up. They would always walk to us to greet us and get a head scratch or a back stroke or a neck rub. We were just part of the herd to them.
How to train cows to come when you call
@@paulbramlett3802 call them when ever you have food for them
That following is just a pinch annoying. I don't have any food I just want to fix the fence or cut a tree or take a piece of equipment out of the field. 😂
JESUS TEACHES THAT IF YOU FOLLOW HIM HE WILL TEACH YOU UNDER HIS YOKE TO BE GENTLE AND LOWLY LIKE HIM.
My buddy's Dad had a small farm when I was growing up. There was one cow who was a real sweetheart. She always went right where he wanted her to, never giving him a lick of trouble. That old girl eventually died of old age, never being taken to the butcher. He just loved her so much. On the other hand, he got a couple of aggressive cows that went right off as soon as it was time to cull the herd just because of their attitude.
Sheesh, just goes to show how attitude is so important in this life.
What an outstanding, worth while human this mans is. If all live stock were treated like this i doubt I would have became vegan. This guy is proof that animals don't have to suffer horrific abuse every day of their lives until they are killed. That is a choice some people make. It is the unnecessary cruelty of live stock that I object to. We need more people like this guy. I thank him for his wisdom and compassion.
Absolutely! That’s why our family is working toward growing ALL our own food. Animals and vegetables alike. People abuse the earth just as badly 😢
I just found your channel this week. As a former (some what failed) farmer and an Ag teacher for almost 20 years, what you offer is fantastic!
Thank you Jason!
“Fell in the butter pail” - I love that.
I used to brush cows on a farm and most would crowd around for more. Some were skittish but those that knew the joy of being brushed would never get enough.
Sounds like cattle are the same as most other animals. Make them comfortable to be around you. You have a very nice way of presenting your videos that are easy to follow and enjoyable to watch.
Thanks Jim!
I'm a.professional firefighter. Ony days off I worked on a dairy farm of 150 holsteins. Milked 5 am 5 pm. All milk was sold to Greens Ice Cream. Your correct. If we had a cow that.was aggressive..,.it was gone... All the cows knew their place in the barn for milking... Just don't get in the wrong place. The cows would fight. Love your videos keep up the great video...
Minnesotan here. Appreciate your T-shirt.
I watch all of your videos now, but just found this old one. I raise a few Angus. Our bull is gentle and likes to have his neck rubbed, but he is BIG so you have to be careful not to get between him and a wall or fence. Our boss cow is very pushy, but I'm not afraid of any of them. Because even a year old is large you must be careful in tight spaces. I don't raise them to be touchy feely, but some are and some aren't They all when come when called. Just a quick "Moo!" will bring them all. I love you very educational videos. If I ever get to that area again I will hunt you down. LOL
Thank you for this information. I'm just starting my cow era. I really want to be able to show my cows that I'm here to take care of them and respect and love them. This information will be very helpful as I take on this new adventure.
Never expected for a video like this to come up in my feed, but now I'ma fan!!!
Thanks. We just got our first Dexter cow/calf pair 2 days ago from a hands off farm. She's not skittish but not coming closer than 5 ft. Just going to keep my routine the same as I work with her.
Hi Kyle, that's a good plan. Best of luck with your new Dexters!
This is such a wholesome video. I live in the city but I really want to live on a farm. It would be so nice to have a couple cows and some chickens
Really great 8nfo, my grandfather used all these techniques and they work, our cows would follow him anywhere with his bucket that had 2 handfuls of sweet feed! Brings back awesome memories! Thanks for sharing, God bless
I joined just a few days ago and have watched back a lot of the videos you put out. There is a wealth of information for people who wishes to find out more and you leave no stone unturned. It is very refreshing to not have to deal with the hype, screaming, Exaggeration and drama that many other channels display because they dont think people wan to watch if they dont. I have seen your channel grow by a few thousand just in the last few days and that is really good for you! I am happy you are so blessed. It is well deserved. Thank you for getting all the numbers out there and explaining it in simple terms so people can get a real grip of what they need and what they would be getting them selvs in to if they wanted to venture in to homestead or small farming, or even readjust the farm they already have. I find great enjoyment in the way you present everything. God bless you and your family.
Such an enjoyable video to watch. Grew up on a Guernsey farm😊. A life I have missed for over 35 years. Our cows were all halter led. Thank you for all that you do for your animals🤗❤🤗.
What a nice healthy looking herd. With very nice shiny hides.
That's funny, me and my wife are the same way while handling cattle. I always get a roll of the eyes when I say we are moving or working cows. Quite recently I've been just letting her and my boys do it while I do something else and it really seems to work quite well.
LOL, brilliant plan!
I just found this video. I love your approach! Thank you, this gives me way more confidence in my abilities to handle cows.
love the gopher shirt
I love your channel, it’s a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Awesome seeing his channel grow!
I love how Sammy came up to you at the end of the video. Very touching.
My grandfather always hollered "scow scow scoo scoo" and without fail they'd come on.
you'd make one of the best professors. learn from you daily. thanks for sharing about your beautiful herd.
Hillary is the perfect partner for Pete; smart, dedicated, hardworking and cute. When she imitates Pete I laugh out loud. The farm would not be successful without her!
Cows have always drawn my attention, they're so fun to watch and learn their behaviors. Thanks for posting this good information, I'll be sure to use your teaching the next time I approach cows.
Another informative video Pete. Thank you!
Thanks for another informative video Pete. Glad to see your almost at 10k subscribers.
Not just great info; the way you inform is really great! Thank you for doing the extra work for us!
What a pleasant video! Thanks for the advice, you have a lovely herd 🥰
Brining on a bred cow, two heifers and one cow that will go to the processor in the fall. Thanks for all your info Pete.
There is a science to everything. Very interesting to learn the importance of easy handling . Safety first. Thank you for sharing.🐂🐂👍
Thank you for this video. I am new to Dexter cattle and this was so helpful.
Thank you Pete and Hillary.
This guy is a good speaker and very knowledgeable.
Loving your videos! Way to go!
We just love watching your videos Pete they are so informative and entertaining. Your Dexter cows are all so lovely and friendly
Thanks so much Gene!!
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
Love your videos, thank you so much for all the great info. Our dexter/ highlands our coming sunday!
Great video, and please stay safe. I've heard too many bad stories about farmers and cows around here in the Midwest.
Great videos 🚜 love your tractors
Awesome I love cows. I was raised around cows on the farm. 👍👍👍
Great video! We just got 3 part dexter part mini hereford, and we are trying to get them to be more friendly and comfortable on our property.
Good gosh I just love your tactics... fantastic for any animal. I'm not a farmer and I sure don't want to judge. I've watched so many channels with cattle and by far you get the job done. Many blessings to you and your family of cows. 💖🐄
Learned a lot on this one. Thanks
Wow! So informative! Thank you!
luv the tshirt.....and you have great material here....thanks again from another swede
Hey thanks! My grandfather's name was Dwight Larson!!
Hi there Pete, I love puppy dogs and I really love your puppy cows 🐮 thank you for training me for when I get my own puppy cows! I love your channel more and more with every video I watch from you! Thank you and God bless y’all!!!
I enjoy all of your videos. In this one, you spoke about being gentle & hands on. I have found that this approach, also applies to horses, & like your cattle, Stalin are different than Mares. But, I have never " broke " a horse. Although, I have gentled quiet a number.
Another great vidio, demonstrating that stock can be managed without aggression loud noise and crazy motobikes. I have used many of the techniques you demonstrate on large herds to great success. Yard weaning and rotational grazing are key to easy cattle handling when you are unable to handle calves individually. And culling the aggressive ones as you say. But take it from me... Never be complacent, you never know when an animal is having a grumpy day and they are fast and powerful.
Very informative video. Thank you !
Very nice presentation, like your videos.
Loved this.
Great video
This was great! Thank you
I just recently bought 3 Dexter's, a cow and 2 heifers. They are pretty skittish. These are my first cows, so working on my confidence. They have a bull in with them now for another month or so, so I try to visit with them each day still but I am behind the fence. Thanks for this video. I think it would be good if I make a better effort to stick with the same time of day, and every day. Good point!
So useful. Thank you.
lots of farmers need to watch
I so want a Dexter!!! I have for many years but in California there just aren’t that many and then they are expensive!!! I really agree with all you say about temperament and handling. Keep putting up the videos!!! Thanks!!
Are dexter permitted in California? Or they are banned for harming the fragile eco system.. Lol..
Crazy Coyote 😂 surprisingly not. But don’t giv’em any ideas !!!
I love Dexters.
great information! well done... thankYou!
I would often take a few ears of whole corn and hand feed a piece like a dog treat. Works wonders.
i do the same but with a peace of bread or some thing good from the garden, they love that, but it is true you must be in with them every day..
Very good information, similar to horses. Planning on getting a little cows for our pastures. Less horses now, too much grass!
Awesome video. Thanks 👍
We have our first two Dexter calves coming soon. Glad I found this video to show to the wife and mother-in-law since they will be helping out around the place. The calves will be halter trained already when they arrive. So we will be one step up… but will assume they are confused and scared when they arrive. Should we put them into the barn for a few days first when they arrive?
I just want to say thanks Pete for all your videos we have started our own Dexter heard we have a calf bull and a calf heifer You have inspired us to start our own heard we have three goats And our cows and our goats are on the property that we rent and thank you so much for all your business aspects in the information you have given do you videos I pray and hope you’re heard and your family stay safe.
Thanks so much Restoration Farm! And congratulations on your first Dexters!
So, just like training common people… ;-) Great video man!
We want to own a small sustainable farm in southeast Texas we love watching your videos!! We feel like we are learning so much we just wouldn’t think of ahead of time! Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge!
Thank you, sir for the information and experience. :)
Thank you! This helps!
You can train most animals by making interactions with you a positive experience. They love to be spoiled.
Spouses, too 😁
Very informative and interesting 😀
Our Angus are just as docile as your cows, even though they are much larger. We rotate them regularly and walk among them as one. Even the bulls are approachable and can be touched as needed. I’ve also seen crazy dexters.
Very interesting video.
biggest thumbs up i ever gave
Great info.
It's really interesting, here in Ireland Angus cattle would be very docile, they'd be the stock of choice for many smaller farmers. Limousin and other larger continental breeds would be considered 'fence jumpers'. Loving the videos
Hi Mr Cahill, from the comments I've received including yours, I'm tending to think that specific genetics within the breed and upbringing are much more important than generalizations about the breed itself, contrary to what I said in the video. Thanks for watching!
Really? What about in the uk?
Absolutely 💯.
Good work
Thanks for the comment of the disappearing dairy farms. I'm saddened every time I hear of a neighbor retiring forcing to "sell out". Out Patty is a 17 year old Guernsey named Buttercup. We have a a mixed breed Guernsey/Holstein/Jersey/Ayrshire mix the Holsteins are bullish but the Guerseys and Jerseys always lead the way. I always found that interesting. Animal psychology is an art
Very informative video, Pete! I was wondering, how do you know if the pecking order has changed?
Good job
Someday I’ll own cattle! They are so cute 💕
You can now buy t-shirts that say "I'm sorry for what I said when moving cattle" 🤣 Its interesting what you say about Angus cattle being wild. Because of where I live, not far from Aberdeen in Scotland, there are a lot of Angus cattle. The big bulls tend to be kept behind just 1 or 2 rows of wire (sometimes hot wire, often not) and are considered quite docile. I guess it's a case of when you have such a large gene pool to choose from over here you can easily pick the best temperaments but when they were sent over to the USA, they probably went just for looks rather than temperament. I bought 4 Dexter's last year and am starting to get them used to being handled now.
I have to get one of those shirts!
I like this!
Thanks a lot!!!!!
What a beautiful, nuanced, and honest video. It is a tough decision. I know its not something strictly i need, but its something I want and if I can use every part of the animal, like eating egg laying chickens, than i actually feel morally correct about it. Then there's also the thing about living to die or not living at all. Buying beef from you i take solace in the knowledge that these cows have a chance to live one of the bests life's possible. Is it better to live a good life only to be killed, or to never exist at all? I think it's the former. That being said i draw my own personal lines, like not eating any veal or any pork, and a whole host of other animals including dogs, cats, whales, etc etc etc. And I'll advocate for my opinion on these and try to convince people likewise, but at the end of the day its a tough discussion and tough decision.
The other day my neighbor was introducing me to his cattle. I got a chance to pet them and he pointed out 2 things. 1) pet their heads under their chin and 2) don't touch his bulls horns because he doesn't like it. It's nice to have gentle cattle.
just started raising some brittish whites and angus; i hope to mix them. I might get some milk/hereford cross to mix with my brittish white too. I am going for semi docile cows too; they are all trained to follow drums. I scratch my cows on head nubs; so maybe I should stop doing that; but they seem to like it. They do push sometimes for fun, then run away and kick up legs.
Thank you for all your wisdom. We appreciate you and your family... would you recommend bottle feeding calf I order to be friendly? We currently have a calf and are debating between calf sharing or bottle feeding. Thank you!
Thank you so much, is there a good and somewhat docile meat cow that would be good in the southern Tennessee area that you would recommend?
My buddy's father was killed loading up for the auction. The driver took a load to market and his Dad stayed at the farm to separate the next load. He was a her with 750 acres. He's been doing this all his life. When the driver got back and couldn't find his father in law. Sadly his son was on the tractor and drove him to the barn. He escaped the barn and ran up the hedge row to sneak up on his Dad he was 5 years old and he loved to run. His Dad didn't see him and the huge bush hog a he ran over him. Heartbreaking. When he got back and he got knocked out and a huge cow ran over his head over and over and over. He was flown to a trama center. He was in and out of a coma but died 8 days later. Only blessing was every one of his friends and family. They put the cow down. Sad huh? Just be careful Pete we want you around for at leas
Working with a spouse is similar to holding a flashlight for your dad. You are most likely not going to do it right, ever. But it is still necessary so you work it out.
Hi, love your channel. I’m wondering have you ever considered a farm dog? would that help herd the animals including cows? Hope you see this question, thanks.
Good
Lol I can totally relate with the jerk thing.