How to Feed 1,000 Head of Cattle
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Күн бұрынAn overview of how we feed 1,000 head of cattle on our family farm here in Kansas!
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Welcome to Peterson Family Farm. On this KZfaq channel, we plan to show viewers what happens on a real life family farm in Kansas. From working with animals, to planting seeds, to harvesting grain, to putting up hay, to fixing equipment, you'll get to see what farming is like! Our farm is a 5th generation farm started in 1882 by our great great grandparents. We grow wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, sunflowers, and forages and we feed about 1,000 head of cattle. To learn more about it, watch our channel intro video here: • Welcome to Our New You...
@stevemartinez6757 3 жыл бұрын
I find your videos fascinating and quite enjoyable. If I was say 30 years younger I would love to do what you all do. I know that farming/raising cattle won't make you "rich" in the money aspect, but to me you guys are "rich" in that you are doing a lifestyle and work that you all seem to enjoy. My wife and I are settling down for retirement on our 35 acre "hobby farm" and enjoy every bit of the hard "work" (I call it my therapy) that we do. God bless and keep the great videos coming.
@unclejack101 Жыл бұрын
How many head does Peterson farm bros background per year
@michaelthola1709 3 жыл бұрын
You guys have quite the farm. Thanks for the overview and detail on cows.
@jamesmilos9909 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Having raised cattle my entire life, it’s great to meet some farmer/feeders! Keep up the great work!
@edgarkyeyune7729 2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel a day ago & it's so addictive. I just 🧡 the simplicity & rawness of your content. Please keep us glued. ❤️ from Dubai - U.A.E.
@robertreznik9330 4 ай бұрын
Very informative! The cattle feeding is very different here in West Texas on the North Plains. Mostly 50,000 to 100,000 head custom feeders.
@myronparks3495 3 жыл бұрын
Nice operation you guys have. I miss working at the feedyard. I live in Western Iowa. I worked for my neighbor in the 90s. It was Hanson Cattle Company. He had a 10,000 head feedyard in the Loess Hills east of Onawa. 6 pens total. We finished the cattle. He would buy them around 700-850 pounds. The feed ration was cracked corn, corn silage and hay plus their vitamins and minerals. The only part about feeding cattle in the winter i didn't like was chopping ice out of the water tanks.
@rshoemaker7368 3 жыл бұрын
Feeding America! Thank you for your hard work. Great video.
@aqter7911 3 жыл бұрын
It’s humbling to see how much work, effort and care that you do 7 Days / 24Hrs week! Just like people animals eat everyday. Thanks for showing us the depth of involvement. This is truly educational. Appreciate so much the Farmers because “this does not happen in the Supermarket storeroom. Appreciate what y’all do, makes one think about what goes into these when you go to the grocery store. Plus Farmers eat to, they eat what they grow. If you do any upgrades/ improvements, etc what would they be? All takes “Resources” that is for sure! Thanks for Sharing your Family operation.
@kevintanner4881 3 жыл бұрын
Man I should have waited on the question I asked you guys the other day about the cow calf operation or you guys are doing this video because of my questions but one hella job guys keep it up. God bless
@soloheadlad Жыл бұрын
Great video cattle look strong and have a good coat of hair for the winter elements. Here in ireland 90%of cattle are indoors for winter
@edharnish3294 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative thanks. Here in southeastern pennsylvania there are almost no backgrounders only small feedlots. The cattle come mostly from Virginian.
@lorilandenburger8480 Жыл бұрын
First year vet student here, from Alaska. Thanks for these great videos! Do you ever have rodent problems with your grain storage... here, we get a ton of meadow voles when it gets cold starting in september. Also, it's making me cold watching you guys out in cotton! Lol! wool for the win! Looking forward to the rest of your videos. Wishing you the very best of years!
@anitaallen4143 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thanks. I was raised on a farm but didn’t know any of this stuff, because we were a dairy farm.
@destolfe 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic footage and explanations of your routines! (Especially with the generational differences!)
@branonjohnson8617 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta feed everybody! Truer words have rarely been said! Gotta feed them so they can feed us! Keep it up fellas
@andrewm6192 10 ай бұрын
Interesting video about feed lots in the USA. Going to watch somemore video of yours to understand more.
@realworldwildlifeproducts5512 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video - there is so much science behind what you guys do. It is not as easy as having cows that have calves that you sell. To be successful it is amazing what all has to be done in picking the stage of the process you want to specialize in and be efficient and profitable at it. People don't understand that this all does not even consider the crops that you are raising to sustain these feed rations. Well done guys - enjoy both channels but I like this one the most! ~ Terry
@danfinley3690 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty well oiled operation first time watching and just subscribed stay safe
@Theblindfarmer 3 жыл бұрын
Great video I’m trying backgrounding this year for the first time
@mathiggins4264 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good guys be safe out there see you next time your buddy from Nebraska 👍
@cornhusker221 3 жыл бұрын
Go Big Red! No matter how long it takes
@lonnybruce9407 3 жыл бұрын
I live north of McPherson and enjoy seeing your operation. I am subscribed and have been keeping track of your family life as well as your work. You must be close to Coronado Heights so with Google Earth it might be possible to find an overhead of your location. After this arctic weather it would be fun to take a trip and accompany you during your feed run.
@TheFarmingLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. a farmer here in Pennsylvania I appreciate all the hard work you do in Kansas to help feed the world. Feeding 200 for me is pretty hard some days especially when the weather is not working with you. Have an awesome day 😎
@herbhouston5378 3 жыл бұрын
That's quite an operation you have. I like how the whole family is involved.
@peterisaloftpc4093 3 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this video.
@jamesosinga3413 3 жыл бұрын
Of course Dad gets the nicer tractor 😜 That's the advantage of being the eldest. You've got a nice set up there. Good video 👍
@angiekhaines9692 3 жыл бұрын
Wow lots of feed. Be safe
@shawnmcreynolds3193 3 жыл бұрын
i like your guys place look good you guys do a good job. we feed cattle 300hd home raise
@JohnDoe-jq5wy 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff.... Glad y'all are not feeding ration with high hormones. Thank you. Proud of y'all
@jackwillie2729 2 жыл бұрын
Folks these men but a lot of time into this operation and it’s every day of the year and the equipment is constantly breaking down,,,my hats off to them,,,been their ,winter can be harsh,,,and flies are everywhere…one point a big company sent us a new mixer to test out we feed 1200 head ..filled it up to mix every gear Box , chains, bombed the front of the mixer box and All was twisted up they were mad as , need say no more ,,would love to hear some great stories on when things went wrong…
@joeyjennette9408 11 ай бұрын
Do uall have an expected daily gain of so whats uer target weight..were kind a smaller operation just tying to get started we love your videos keep up the good work.
@tomfaessler6072 3 жыл бұрын
Do a video on cattle health please. When new cattle lots arrive what do you do to make sure they do well. Do you cut horns etc?
@willr69420 3 жыл бұрын
*I didn't know you had so many cattle to feed!*
@georgeleray5657 3 жыл бұрын
Good job boys.
@ronblair156 3 жыл бұрын
Good video guys
@oagrimmett 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, distiller grain is like candy to cattle! I’ve watched them worked through the ration just to get to it, and then they’ll eat the rest!
@clairemiller1420 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you farmers
@pamsmith3508 3 жыл бұрын
Hey bud love your videos I’m from Canada am not a farmer just enjoy watching how many acres do you farm in total
@tshepogrindrod9567 7 ай бұрын
Interesting May you clarify different kind of feed mix on all pans please
@-m-k-r- 3 жыл бұрын
Greg - I’d love to see an updated video of how you guys and your dad make it work financially. Obviously not asking you to share how much anyone makes or anything like that but I’m curious as to how things get divided, from bills to profit. And also, what other other revenue sources you guys have besides KZfaq and the cattle, do the wives work, etc.
@philipcarr92 3 жыл бұрын
Great points Matt. Greg - you've obviously done the math that says your in profit at 875 lbs. What would you get if you kept them through to slaughter weight? Obviously you would need bigger lots & different concentrate (feed); bigger equipment. You have realised that 875 is your optimum weight to realise your best profit margin!
@karllangner1579 Жыл бұрын
Like your video. South Afrika
@alanroach1565 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the heck out of you video. I helped grow feed for folks like you (Ag Chem Agronomist) Alan Roach
@mikaelpettersson4276 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see your farm! Do you buy all the animals or is it your cows calves that you raise? Regards Pettersson from Sweden
@diegosoler8848 10 ай бұрын
Hi! how long does it take to feed all the animals? Btw thank you for explaining everything in such detail!
@michaelzakrajshek6119 Жыл бұрын
Hey cool video
@brandonschott5909 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys. Family and I run a full wean to finish feedlot in Eastern central Ohio. Don't see many just background operations around here. What kind of daily gains do you all look for in background in and on average how long are they in your possession.
@tammyfletcher7667 2 жыл бұрын
Do the cattle ever get their heads hit by the feeder. Or are they trained to get it out of the way. And I love the drone shots they are awesome.
@gavinmay7710 3 жыл бұрын
With that thought in mind. I suggest you watch this excellent video again. Not troll ,I like you vids. Just saying, this may be the way we are looked at by others . Pretty scary but just as real.
@japanesetranslator1122 2 жыл бұрын
70:30 is a good ration.. nice work
@willglover2171 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. I farm in the uk and we have a different system for growing and finishing cattle. We get the calves feeding much earlier so the transition from grass to concentrate happens earlier while they are still on grass. Do you get your silage analysed or do you just take an average?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
We get it analyzed.
@mofarmvideos5571 6 ай бұрын
How many times a day do you feed each pen? Nice videos for sure!
@christianjones6153 Жыл бұрын
What ingredients are in each individual ration? How much of each individual ingredient is in each ration? How much fed per head per day in each ration? Over how many day period do you step up your ration?
@cajunnathan4586 2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered selling straight the the consumer like "Our Wyoming Life" or at Farmers Market like "just a few acres farm" Pete
@davidgay2679 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, really interesting, what's the purpose of the herefords with all the Angus cattle
@rickmatz4456 3 жыл бұрын
Herefords convert better and grade just as well.
@familyfarmertn8931 3 жыл бұрын
How are the pens built to keep mud down? How do y'all decide on pen size?
@jrod4488 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys! Do you have a preference on what breed of cattle you buy? I always hear black type cattle tend to bring a premium. Do you see any of that in your operation?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we like black angus cattle and they fetch a premium, but it's more about the price you buy them for in backgrounding, so we just try to get good deals if you will.
@joeyfiola3852 3 жыл бұрын
Approximately what % of your cattle is on pasture/stubble through the yr. Do you notice any differences between the pens and fields?
@forreststevenson5052 2 жыл бұрын
nice!
@herbertramsey6611 Жыл бұрын
How many pend do u get out of one loud. How much does the feed wagon hold I love your dad's johnny poper
@Cattleman0311 3 жыл бұрын
Good to them charge the bunk. Great minds think alike.
@rebelgaming7718 2 жыл бұрын
Good looking animal's
@lewislindsey1946 3 жыл бұрын
Comment #88 - Absolutely excellent video!
@mulomisamuel9349 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to ask, so roughly how many people work on this farm
@kevinmartin8171 3 жыл бұрын
Do you feed once or twice a day?
@gregorseverkar1734 3 жыл бұрын
Nice operation and great video, do you still use the stave silo?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
We do not use the upright silos. They were built when that was the popular thing but were only used for about 20 years. Replaced by the bunkers that have way bigger capacity and way less upkeep
@ddubsmclovin 2 жыл бұрын
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 we used our stave silos for when we chopped earlage.
@tshepogrindrod9567 7 ай бұрын
Do you buy all those feed or grow them , do you collect leftovers somewhere?
@rogerfuhr8067 3 жыл бұрын
Do you an order buyer to buy your feed lot calves? Great family operation.
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Yes we have several!
@8thgenerationdairykid58 3 жыл бұрын
You guys have a really nice operation. Do you only have John Deere tractors
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
No check out our equipment tour!
@jamescotter5376 2 жыл бұрын
Do you grow your own feet or do you buy it
@judyengland2615 3 жыл бұрын
I did NOT realize the size of your operation. Do you raise all the corn and different types of hay
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Yes we raise all the silage and hay and purchase the distillers and mineral pellets. We get the grain screenings for free essentially
@kennethcarlton2860 3 жыл бұрын
Gentlemen , If you made silage from milo , stalks and the head would that also work . Just wondering . I've always been around where we only used corn silage
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is called forage sorghum and we put up a pile of that in the south bunker for when the corn runs out
@kennethcarlton2860 3 жыл бұрын
Ok Thanks I missed the notification . The farmers around my area , east of Emporia Ks. used to grow milo . I've hauled several bushels to the elevators to sell & 2 winters I was hauling 2500 bushels a week for cattle feed to a large farming operation . I also was hauling 2500 bushels of ground corn a week to the same operation . I really enjoy watching your operation , aren't you around Salina Ks. ?? Sorry for my long story & comment .
@christianjones6153 Жыл бұрын
How many pounds per head per day for each ration?
@jimshtepa5423 Жыл бұрын
are those electric tractors? or are they on gas (internal comb engine)?
@jackmargason2594 3 жыл бұрын
City dweller here. I notice you have straw in your feed ration. I thought straw was for bedding?
@jimshtepa5423 Жыл бұрын
How many people is enough to operate a farm for 1000 cows?
@JD4A84 2 жыл бұрын
How many acres ya'll have for that cattle?
@rushhookhornadventures20 3 жыл бұрын
What is the value of the straw for you operation? Like what good does it do other then add weight to the hau
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
It is filler. So is the grain screenings. They help dry down the ration and are a low cost feed.
@rushhookhornadventures20 3 жыл бұрын
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 makes a lot of sense to use it then
@jameseldridge1435 3 жыл бұрын
What do you consider high risk calves? Does the hay and pellets alone get them started eating easily? Thanks for the great video .
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Recently weaned, long transport, or comingled with other groups. Hay and pellets work pretty good but we do some supplements too
@denariusevans5171 3 жыл бұрын
Do y’all buy Mississippi cattle?
@wicaksananugr 3 жыл бұрын
How to breeding all cow bro ?
@daveellis5100 3 жыл бұрын
Recorded horizontally:)
@sarahpeterson8856 3 жыл бұрын
I am a peterson to
@hessranch 3 жыл бұрын
How. Long did those chores take. 4,6,8 hours?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
2 hours in morning and 2 hours in evening typically but can be shorter or longer.
@coltmiller6706 3 жыл бұрын
Do you raise red angus cattle. What breed of cattle do you raise
@calebmanuel17 3 жыл бұрын
Black angus
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Little bit of everything but mostly black angus
@scott6052 3 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to feed the cows?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
We feed morning and night. Takes 1 to 2 hours depending on how much goes wrong!
@marcelouellet5548 3 жыл бұрын
He where are you, temperature, snow thickness, utm.
@tannenbaumgirl3100 3 жыл бұрын
How are all the immunations, those never no antibiotic claims followed and documented as the calves migrate from one owner to the other? When you say high risk calves what does that mean? Why are they high risk?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Our animals receive antibiotics if they get sick. It is inhumane not to do so. There is a strict withdrawal period before slaughter where an animal cannot be given antibiotics. So all meat is antibiotic free. When we buy or sell cattle we usually tell or know if the cattle are vaccinated. High risk is what it is. These cattle have a higher chance of getting sick compared to ones that stay in one place their whole lives. Most farms are not equipped to take cattle from start to finish nor is it efficient to do it that way.
@suttonstluka3921 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a lagoon since it’s 1000 head?
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
Yes there is a lagoon that captures runoff.
@suttonstluka3921 3 жыл бұрын
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 I had always wondered that cause I don’t think you have ever shown us unless I’ve missed a video
@lylemccrory4070 6 ай бұрын
You should try for a briter day so we can see better
@troyremmers6223 3 жыл бұрын
What's your dad's ration
@herbertramsey6611 Жыл бұрын
That's John Deere 520
@farmallskittle 3 жыл бұрын
i will say whiskey distillers is way better the cows love whiskey distillers
@arroneasley6425 11 ай бұрын
Precondition cattle
@erickbauer8888 3 жыл бұрын
You need your sister on videos more often
@petersonfamilyfarm1778 3 жыл бұрын
She is in college we only see her in the summer
@gavinmay7710 3 жыл бұрын
I like a great steak. Am avid hunter. I hope you see the point.
@Art-ot2jn 9 ай бұрын
Not that many cow herds
@hawi6507 Жыл бұрын
lots om mold on the feed, also lot of dirt beeing scooped up .... i really hope you eat this way at home, you would deserve it
@rasheedhanbali1262 2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸👍👍👍Ok
@richardg4764 2 жыл бұрын
Why buys calf’s when you can raise your own.
@gavinmay7710 3 жыл бұрын
An example of who and what we are to the evil elite. God help us all
@phyllishalley8972 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't look like they get much feed .. ☹️
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