North Texas farmer works to keep cattle alive through winter storm

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2 жыл бұрын

With temperatures reaching as low as 18 degrees, Crowley farmer Jim Link shows what it takes to keep his cattle alive through the winter storm.

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@thefoxdoctor1072 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the early 90's I took a break from college to go work as a Wrangler on Cattle Ranch in west Texas and to this day I miss because it was a very rewarding feeling at the end of the day. I miss waking up at 4am drinking a hot cup of coffee and saddling up your horse that's been given to you while your working there and watching the sun come up while sitting in a saddle on your horse drinking that cup of coffee.

@burtbenz9964 2 жыл бұрын

Always helping my farmer rancher friends here north of Disney in oc. My friend borrowed money from a bunch of friends me included. Bought 100 head put m inland of Oceanside. 900 acre ranch wow in so cal! 2million an. Acre. Haha. Not then but noew in oc 3 mill an acre. Learned alot. From my Mobil butcher buddy. He did it 4 9 years? Then sold m off. I'm a surf dude and I can relate. 2 ranching. My friends family sold 6 acres 4 12 mill. 7 years ago. There dad bought it 4 3k an acre 1950. Thx 4 relating

@Brenda0312F 2 жыл бұрын

Last February..in Texas, you could drive down the road and see dead cattle laying in the fields, because we are not acclimated to these temps.

@dontbestupid6664 2 жыл бұрын

It went down to 0 degrees in Carrollton last year.

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

depends on what part of Texas...if it's west Texas where most cattle are...everyone is acclimated to freezing temps every single year. The cows were keeping warm when they lay down, they do it a lot especially when it's hot.

@Certitude365 2 жыл бұрын

The law will hold you responsible if you don't keep them inside a shelter. You should build a tent to keep them alive. Don't let them get hurt by that cold. They are suffering very badly. They are under big torture. Where is your hurt? Who told you, that they can stand that low temperature while their body wet . They couldn't fall to sleep for many days. At this point in time, the real problem is not only the food. Is the temperature 🌡️

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

With a heavy winter coat of hair, cattle can comfortably thrive in temperatures as low as 18 degrees, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.Jan 15, 2020

@thomassankara2857 2 жыл бұрын

It's heartbreaking to see these cattles suffer under such freezing weather.

@TactileCoder 2 жыл бұрын

you have no issues when they get slaughtered and end up on your dinner table. a cold winter is where you draw the line huh

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

With a heavy winter coat of hair, cattle can comfortably thrive in temperatures as low as 18 degrees, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.Jan 15, 2020

@gregvose4281 2 жыл бұрын

Try doing that in 3in of ice or 2 foot of snow 300 head. That's when they need you the most.

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

yeah it was about 2 inches of ice last year and down to about minus 20 in east texas for 4 days. Took awhile to get all 1,500 of em in before it dropped down to about 10 F. Try doing that and crossing 4 streams 12 miles away.

@roberthoudek7105 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I lost 3 😪

@javidswat1792 2 жыл бұрын

If you love them so much why would you not build a shid for them?? Atleast the can stay under it

@20cmusic 2 жыл бұрын

So, he put some food and just leave?

@blessedoveTX 2 жыл бұрын

From last year’s February when so many animals died, and other occasional freezing temperatures, farmers should have learnt, built shelters for the animals! So how is he trying to keep them alive and warm if the snow is still falling on them? Their shelter should come with them to the ranch the same day cos this kind of weather is not new!! This is animal abuse, making them suffer under such cold! Excuse me 🥶 !!!!!!!!!

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

With a heavy winter coat of hair, cattle can comfortably thrive in temperatures as low as 18 degrees, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.Jan 15, 2020. Now, enjoy your big mac.

@captainamerica9028 2 жыл бұрын

You need to build a shelter for them to get under. That's animal abuse.

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

what ya gonna do with a 20,000 acre cattle ranch when even the weather men don't know when a flash plains freeze is coming? With a heavy winter coat of hair, cattle can comfortably thrive in temperatures as low as 18 degrees, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.Jan 15, 2020