Hey folks - a few recurring questions so I figured I’d pin some answers: 1. We calve out +/- 400 head 2. There are two of us working together (The other guy is pretty camera shy 🤣) 3. We calve in March/April so we can be ready for seeding in May and calves are a bit heavier in the fall when we bring them back into the feedlot

What would we do without people like you who are so dedicated to ranching farming and providing and showing Canadians with food sources. You are the shining example of Canadian culture. Thankyou

Growing up on my grandparents farm around Lethbridge I remember calving very well. Many a night my grandparents had me on calf patrol. At the time it wasn't my favorite thing to do, when I look back on it now, it was some of the best times of my life. I think you're videos are great for folks who don't know about farm life 👍

It's great that you are helping city folks realize that raising cattle isn't the "hellscape" that is so often portrayed. Well done QDM!

I'm glad to see the farmers & ranchers showing all the work involved in raising livestock & crops. There are a lot of people who do not have a clue about all the work involved getting food on their tables. Thank you for sharing it.

Thanks for sharing. It is a good thing that people can get a view of some of the things farmers deal with 24/7. Much respect from this city boy to all the farmers that produce our food.

Best of luck to all the new moms and the 2 legged creatures looking after them this calving season.

Fabulous video. Very educational, should be shown in schools. Thank you for all your hard work, you're a gem.🐄💗

I’m not a cattle man but just by watching your video it’s easy to see you know what you’re doing 👍Your operation looks top notch and you show us non farmers the proper way it’s done. You show great care for your cattle and I respect that. All the best in the remainder of calving season 👍

Great video, Quick. Most people have no idea of the work and care involved with cattle. Thanks for all your hard work.

We had a dairy operation in Cape Breton back in the 60's. I remember a calf head and foot showing. Had to push everything back in and get that other foot. Then we had to pull the calf because the cow was tuckered out. I was about 12 or 13. After cleaning up and we were going back to the house, in the dark I cried very quietly so the adults didn't hear me. I guess it was the relief of saving the mother and the calf. You brought back a great memory for me my friend. Thank you.

Wonderful you educate people on where their food comes from, farming might be the toughest job going……..

Thx QDM. More people need to see what's involved in farming. It really doesn't all happen at the grocery store. Can't wait to see the response when you gear up for calf pulling 😂😮😂

You truly are my favorite Saskatchewan boy (man). What farmers like you have to do to earn a living and provide us with food in that kind of weather is the reason my BLOOD BOILS when governments start making your lives even harder.

Thank you very much for this video. I am not a farmer, but it sure makes me appreciate what they do to keep us fed as well. ❤

Loving your videos your farm is so clean and tidy I love how you treat the cow's..

This video makes me appreciate the food on my plate...once again

All the best during calving season. You have the toughest job in the world to feed the world. Thank you. Cheers

Aaaahhh the bitter cold, barn coffee, and sleeping on the hay stack...I'd like to say these are fond memories...well, some were. I do fondly remember when the farm expanded and calving was done in two-man shifts. Easier on the body for sure...accept for when we started farting around on the stacks and hurtin each other...still, it was fun. I remember one of the amorous steers getting loose one year, and we had a Christmas Eve calf! Of course, we had to name him Jesus (Mexican accent). Squirrely little buggar! Good luck QD>

Great video... not only do people get to see the operation, they get to see your compassion and care for the animals! Hard work for sure... but pretty cool to see what you helped bring into the world!

Great job Quick, just amazed at how you can get all that done, make videos of it, share with all of us, especially the young ones who thanks to you might get into a career in AG!

Yay, babies! Love watching calving, cutest babies ever. We really enjoy the cattle process. 😊

Good morning from the fresh snow covered south Okanagan. It's been an odd winter all over has it not QDM? The ranchers out here are going through the same thing now, thanks again to you and the rest out there feeding the nation. All the best.

Good luck to you and all your girls through this calving season. Beautiful animals and nice set up. Thanks for the tour! Nice bulls too. have a great week ☺

I am so impressed with your set up as a ex rancher from Lloyd kudos to you

Just love calving. All that new life. Great tour of your operation. 🇦🇺 we are calving too.

It’s interesting seeing the same struggles in different places, and how awesome are cows, 0f’s given about the snow. And giving birth in that weather, big hand to them.

If the citiots knew more about Canadian farming and food standards maybe they wouldn't be so against it. Canadian grown food has some of the highest standards in the world and some of the happiest cows too. The folks they should be grumbling about are the ones cutting down the rainforest for palm oil and soybean fields. Not only are cows good to eat and hang out with, they play a vital role in maintaining the soil and grasslands. A grazed field will capture more carbon as it regrows than JT generates in a weekend and that can be done multiple times a year. The manure can replenish nutrients to the soil that grows the plants that grows the cows. It's a wonderful ecosystem that farmers tend so that we can eat too. A loving relationship with the land will never be a bad thing. Keep up the good work Quick Dick!

Thanks for the tour man, and everything you do ❤

Steak and eggs are in the near future, great video, LETTE'R BUCK !!!

I feel your pain, lol... Our gilt decided to have her babies right at the onset of a nor'easter with a low that night of -13°. We're completely off-grid, so I had a couple ideas on how to keep the babies warm: I had made sweaters out of old wool socks, but they didn't stay on; I also had our baby generator set up with a heat lamp, but even with the lamp lowered right to the ground, it wasn't making much of a difference at all, plus the baby genny was going through a tank in under an hour! In the end, all I could do was just make sure that the nest was deep enough and cross my fingers that the little ones would make it. I made video, but still have to edit, splice and upload - I wound up with 55 minutes total over the course of that whole night, so got a bit of trimming to do!

That is quite the fancy pen for the cows that need help! Anyone who's spent any time in a barn can take a good quess at what the old one looked like. And I sure have gotten good use and been grateful for my Canadian made QDMcD toque these last couple days!

Most people have no idea the amount of work and dedication that goes into farming. It should be taught in school so some of the up and coming climate activists could see what happens when the farming stops and no food is delivered to the grocery stores.

Awww twins ❤love calving season ❤

Being a farmer is a very hard task, job, stay warm.

Good morning QDM☕☕☕ Yup, gotta dress appropriately, and keep the new ones warm. Nice layout!! I like the age separation. We keep the heifers in their own pen, with their own maturity pen. Opposite side of the barn from the rest.

Hello 👋 ya I get those talk to you private messages. I knew it wasn't you .like you said to bussy. Happy caving QDM. When the last one drops SLEEP TIME 😊

Nice set up. Good responsible ranching. Impressive.

omg...I love baby cows....so sweet. I distinctly remember watching calves being pulled, I was fairly young and I am sure that today....most young people wouldn't be able to handle it. I think there were cats roaming around and everything. It was an experience for sure....I think people today don't have a clue about farms and what happens...they just assume all animals are treated bad.

I remember when I was a young man and I was helping a local dairy farmer when I could, when one day I stumbled in on a first-calf heifer trying to deliver. The calf was coming out head first instead of front hoofs first and needed to be pushed back in far enough to wrangle the front legs forward inside the uterus. Not having a dairy farmer’s forearms, I got tasked with the job. With sleeves rolled up to my biceps, I got lubed up and in I went… both arms, elbows deep. As I told the farmer what I felt, he told me what to do to correct. I don’t remember what those instructions were from 40 years ago, but I will never forget the pride I felt getting the calf aligned properly without tearing the uterus or snapping the calf’s legs. The poor heifer was so exhausted by that point, we had to employ the manual puller to get the calf out. All ended well. One of those experiences I hope I never forget.

nice setup, thanks for showing people that were unaware.

Are used to do that on a little smaller scale we had sheep, and we also had a few beef cows, but not that many

Very impressive setup and you can really tell the herd’s wellbeing is a high priority during these critical times on the ranch.

Congratulations little ones Welcome to the world Take care❤

Thanks for the tour QDM- nice setup you have - been awhile since I've done night check but I have fond of them

This takes me back to my childhood…I miss hanging out with my grandfather when it was calving season😊

Quick, Shout out to you bro... I hope that the steaks I buy are from your farm. Keep up the good work. Stay frosty eh.

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with calving!! We have not started yet. Hopefully warmer weather on the way!

Comment from Sunny Bradenton Florida 👍 Thanks Quick Dick, Nice Job 👍

Remember helping dad pull calves in our WI dairy barn. Most did just fine on their own but every now and then one needed help.

Sweet squeeze maternaty pen if you need to help pull calves or... That makes animals and people more safe in an easy way Nice size pens not to big not to small Right on keep up the good work Yes births :) gross us out😂 My milk cow is having a calf soon I'm excited and have lots of help 😂 We have a milk cow in training due the same time too can't wait to have fresh milk again :)

Good morning, guess I'm lucky, my cows have theirs during the day . I only have 4 . Retired , just down sized. I just could give it up. But 4 or 400 it gives you something to do. Be good.

Thanks for the tour... and the warning.

Got a buddy thats 80 had to bottle feed baby in the house...-40 AB , like he said I'm too old for this shit lol....luv ranchers n farmers... killer farm Sir DikMcdik 😂

I learned more about cows and calving in 10 minutes than I have in 56 years of life! Thanks, QD!!

Excellent maternity pen placement. The cows should want to exit where they entered. Less stress on them to get into it.

Felt like I went calving for the first time Quick ! I was warm and having a coffee though😉 so not so bad !!! Thanks for that ! Have a good week!!

24/7 is a job you have for sure. Enjoy the videos but not that cold weather and snow. Years ago I was to a small company in your area in the middle of the winter. Wind and snow sure blow.

I was very lucky to kinda live in town...but have a farm right out behind my house. I spent a lot of time there helping out and had a lot of fun there too.

We used to calve in the winter... Leave your bulls locked up until Aug 1st and then you can catch up on your sleep1

Thank you for the Cheeseburgers QDM!

It's easy to see, you take better care of your cows and calves, better than most doctors and hospitals do for it's people.

Thank you for your hard work QDM! - Not sure how you do it - I have trouble walking the dog when it's colder than -10. 😊

Your wind break is well set up

Awee, your cows are so friendly to let you pet their heads like that. I can see they're well looked-after.

Awesome clip QDM. Just show's you how important and tough a farmer / rancher's life is. Thank you.

We'll done .must show my Daughter its her first time Calving.. Ha ha. Maybe she might not have the sense of giggles like us.. thanks again .

CANADIAN beef👍👍👍👍👍

Thanks for this footage QDM ✅️ i miss having cows .

Serious weather difference to us...whatever you're earning after all that work, it ain't enough. Great to see food producer knocking it out of the park. 2 thumbs up!!!

Thanks for another great video. You're doing a great job with the early calving. I also wanted to say thanks for the warning about the scammers. I had a 'person' claiming to be you wanting to chat on a telegram app and I knew you'd be to busy to chat. Keep up the great work.

Was out checking last evening. One *#&* cow we had been bringing in every night finally calved! Thank goodness there were no problems as she is very cranky. her sister cow decided to calve also and she was a nasty girl when she needed help to get the calf to suck. . Glad those two have calved! In the barn for 24 hours and then out they go. Our set up is similar but on a smaller scale. Only 5 pens and the maternity pen in the barn.

Love cows, thank you for this!! Love the information on the moo moos and miss your humour videos but the information is priceless as well!! ❤ take care and thanks for taking care of the cows!!!

Yep, not a lot of time for sleeping around calving time. Wish your weather was better out there QDM. Calving starts for me in a couple weeks or so. But the weather here in SW Ontario is like early may, not early march! Best of luck for the remainder!

You've been busy, Quick! Out on the farm... keeping those cute, new cows from harm. Keeping watch all through the night. Making sure everything's alright. The girls are quiet resting in the hay while you are on watch... everyone is ok. Thanks for all the hard work you do. With all of the cattle the old and the new. Keep warm❤ ❤👨‍🌾❤🐂❤

Thanks for the peek inside your operation Quick Dick. That is a lot of cows. I live in Ontario and keep goats as a hobby. We tried our hand at breeding last year, I watched every video I could find on goat birthing to be better prepared, but in the end nothing went like it was supposed to. Results were good, we ended up with some happy healthy babies, but I did have to get elbow deep more than once to make it happen. Not my comfort zone! I guess cows are not phased by precipitation? Our goats can't get in the barn fast enough when it rains or snows.

Hope you get some naps in!

Thanks for another real life vignette there QD. A wonderful little reminder of what goes on before that beautifully packaged beef heaven gets picked at the supermarket. Glad you're enjoying your contribution to our little society here and be sure you know that WE APPRECIATE YOU and all the folks growing our food. Kinda sad you didn't want to 'talk to me personally' though you've reached out twice now but I was just too busy to reply....grin. Thanks though for the CLEAR message, 'let's talk' from the youtube isn't legit. Good luck this spring!

Don't let Freeland see the afterbirth. Witches brew!

Thanks for choosing to be a Farmer, especially running a beef operation, my uncle raised stockers and dairy for many years until the goverment decide they knew better than the Farmers. 24/7 isn't easy to do.

Nothing quite as full filling as pulling a happy healthy calf!!!!!

Keep up the good work!

Great video! Have a great week QDM.

Lambing season here too.... fresh baby lambs get frostbite really quick too, their little ears.

Thanks for the tour, we city slickers enjoy seeing this.

Thanks so much QDM love this video!! Yes a chilly week weekend and week out west with the wind yep -30 plus! Stay warm😁😉💚

Great video, people need to know where their food comes from.

QDM please accept my compliments for your educational video and presentation. ❤😅😅😅

Great video. Though I don't miss the 3 A.M trips to the barn or the calf pullers, I do miss walking through the pasture and having them all come over for a scratch. Your bulls appear to be big babies as mine were. LOL

God bless farmers

All the animals are in good shape. Thanks for the tour.

Good video QD!! You are really well organized and ready for the new calves! Nice to see the facilities you have available inside and out of the weather - pretty cold there! The night shift looks rough, but very important! Hang in there and catch a nap when you can!! 😀

😂. Nothing like checking cattle or sheep in the middle of the night! Blessings to you!

I hope calving season goes perfectly for you and you get some rest. The babies are adorable!!!

Great explanation and even better operation. Everyone looks happy!

Love Calving time!

Hey QD, As a old Cow Calf guy this for me was your best Video, loved it man and loved all those black baldies! Keep up those Cattle Videos!

Great job Dickson! Lots of naps and warm drinks ☕

I work on a dairy and also raise steers and sheep. I have my lambs in April. The other thing I do is feed the mommas starting a month before lambing in the evening. That sets things up so about 90% of my lambs are born after 6:00 am and before 10:00 pm.

Great video. Thank you for the work you do. It’s hard work. Your animals are well cared for 🥰