Selling Calves at Auction - From Ranch to Market

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5 жыл бұрын

Each year the ranch earns one paycheck and that is when we sell calves. Join us as we take a look at the year of the calf, from beginning of their time on the ranch to the end as they are loaded on a cattle truck to head off to auction. Ensuring another year for the ranch.
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Join us on our journey as we leave a life in corporate america to come back to Wyoming and help on the family ranch.
Our Wyoming Life features our Wyoming ranch and our ranch family. Giving you a look into the workings of ranching from raising cattle to raising and harvesting crops. Erin will join you weekly out of the garden, showing you how she helps provide for our family through gardening and growing produce and selling at local farmers markets, and Mike will take you along as he tends to the animals and land of ranch, from calving to fencing to planting and harvesting hay in a documentary style.

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@hsilva3213 5 жыл бұрын

This guy should be a narrator for National Geographic or Discovery channel

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and thanks for watching -Mike

@wardapandita4432 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, the thought.The voice is sexy ☺️. And he's very informative.

@glowilk5377 9 күн бұрын

Yes- consider a voice over career. Leave the cows .🐄

@thomaskeil1437 Жыл бұрын

What a difference a few years can make. Back when this video was made, there were many more calves to send to market. When Erin's sold her cattle, the number of calves born later fell to little in comparison to the year prior.

@BPratto 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting learning about this, yes I am a city slicker. Lot's of work just to get us a tasty meal. Thanks for what you are doing.

@samuelmandell8995 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, Just took my calves to the auction here in Texas. I didn't grow up on a ranch and it is always hard on me. I have a small herd so every calf as my cows are somewhat spoiled as I pay close attention to all of them. Your right, I need a glass of Whiskey once the calves are gone.

@arcnline360 4 жыл бұрын

I salute America's farmers and appreciate all their hard work. GOD Bless!

@BillTheTractorMan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, Erin for taking the time to explain the calves are not just a dollar sign, or meat in the freezer. So many people, especially those not exposed to the farm or ranch life do not and probably never will know that. I miss the calves, piglets, chicks, etc on the farm. I always enjoyed having them, working with them, and spending time with them. They were like pets, even family to a limited extent while they were with us. We always had to remember, like children they eventually grow and move on, to a new home. Sadly sometimes that was going to butcher, but we knew while they were in our hands they were treated great. I really appreciate the voice you have Mike, Erin because of you two, you are humanizing farmers and ranchers. For those who are not in agriculture, your videos are an opportunity to see into a world so many don't understand.

@mattfencl3614 5 жыл бұрын

Well Said!

@frankharper8153 5 жыл бұрын

@@mattfencl3614 I agree

@jshauns 5 жыл бұрын

@Brian Whitaker Why comment at all?

@matthewjackson9615 5 жыл бұрын

Actually , I worked on a farm during the summertime month when I was a teenager and it was my observations of domesticated animals , namely cattle, that provided me with uncanny insights into human behavior. People and cows in many ways behave the same. Nowadays with human obesity on the rise, people really do look and act like cows. It's funny, the narrator states that food is a major motivator for cows. Is this not the same for humans ? You bet, people and cows think alike. I would even argue that the narrator's corporate life helped him more than he realizes. If you can manage people, you can manage cows. Just by observing this video, I can see that the narrator understands how to handle cows effectively. This was learned in the corporate world.

@bonniedavidson6376 4 жыл бұрын

That’s such a sweet response.

@tlahuicolexiii2844 4 жыл бұрын

The way you produce your content is easy to understand for someone like me who knows nothing of this subject 👍

@tychoruniko 4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@jonathansullivan3089 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, as a fellow cattleman, my favorite time of year is seeing the newborn calves come and in the weeks that follow seeing them run, jump and play. To me, that is what it's all about, and taking care of them and seeing them grow, and keeping back some good looking heifers and watching them grow into cows and seeing how their calves compare. It is always hard to sell the calves, even harder to sell some of the older cows that was kept maybe just a year or three too long. Thanks for all your vids Mike. God bless and I hope it's a good check for ya.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, some of the older cows are very much the hardest. Thanks you - Mike

@steakandeggscynthiar.7714 5 жыл бұрын

Raising cattle is hard. It has long days and low pay. We only have a few cows but when we take a few calves to market the cows wake us up all through the night. Never thought about taking that many calves to market at one time. Not a job for everyone, but for the one"s that do, it is as much a part of their lives as breathing. I think the hardest part is when the calves have to move on. If it were left to me I would keep them all. Thank you Mike for taking us through a modern day round up. Congratulations on the 50,000K

@1193mac 5 жыл бұрын

I think its great you bring awareness to the fact that ranchers, farmers ect. are humans with feelings, and that a whole lot of care goes into raising healthy and happy animals. Market day is sad but without it the business end fails and people go hungry. Great videos, keep up the fantastic work!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mac, Its a good thing to do we think - Mike

@denimcowboy501 4 жыл бұрын

Love of the land is so important. Love of what you do is so important. Love that leaves a legacy is so important.

@stevendooley4958 5 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Wyomingite it is wonderful to see you spread the word about ranching in Wyoming. I unfortunately am not a rancher but my daughter and son-in-law are ranching in Wyoming. Through them I understand your challenges and joy. Praying for a BOOM year for all of Wyoming's ranchers in 2019.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steven, we really appreciate it! - Mike

@sanjose6018 5 жыл бұрын

Ranching is TRULY a MOOOOVING story of heartbreak hard work and a GREAT lifestyle

@DesertPrince7 3 жыл бұрын

Farmers are vital to our society and culture. May God bless them for their work. I appreciate you guys!

@ronaldlarimer 5 жыл бұрын

After finding your channel recently I look forward to each addition. I am a little older than you but your channel has inspired me to make a plan and get more work done on my small property. I am 68 and only have five acres but it keeps me busy. When growing up I always wanted to be a farmer and worked on my uncles farm in the summers, that did not happen. Great channel very professional.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ron - Mike

@wandamaldonado5598 4 жыл бұрын

once a year! that is a gigantic work and a lot of calves to be sold to keep the farm up and running. My respect to you and your family, beautiful story and learning experience. Thank you!

@grantdubridge7995 5 жыл бұрын

Good job Mike, the need to explain to the illogical public as to why cows are grown is incredible. You did a good job of teaching in this video.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grant - Mike

@tobiasintrabartolo3031 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your work! You’ve got a humane, yet realistic way to farming. Most people like to romanticize it, ignoring that there is the less fortunate parts of farming like selling calves or sending cows to feedlots etc. (or the alternative... calling the farmers the bad guys ugh.) You make sure to mention the reality of farming, all the while showing the good to real farming and that’s really admirable! I’d prefer a real ranch-raised beef or dairy than some of the alternatives.

@tomt6040 3 жыл бұрын

We were small time ranchers, we bought our calves one or two at a time at auction, bottle fed them, and gave them names. They were our saviors in tough times, but we always hated to part with them. Now that I'm retired (from being at sea) I look forward to raising more. Calves are wonderful gentile critters, who make our lives better - don't miss-understand, I love a good pot roast or steak, but I still enjoy where that meat came from. Love your site!

@davinashaffer8916 5 жыл бұрын

U n Erin work ur butts off, glad to see good hard working ppl, still doing things the ol fashion way.. luv ur videos.. thanks for sharing.

@dannypetersen1138 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mike and family!! I toast to you, family, and many more years on the ranch!!

@ChihuasTheTrucker 4 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for such a good videos it’s a good feeling and watching you and explaining everything in the whole process of you every day life God bless you and your family🙏🙏

@albertrussell6546 5 жыл бұрын

its always a pleasure watching your guys stress free cattle handling. thanks for sharing your videos

@dannyfischer8336 4 жыл бұрын

I used to watch PBS documentaries when I was a kid and these videos are so good and are a very good reminder of that time. Well thought out, great narration, drone footage..... Keep up the great work!!

@alisonlightner866 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for taking us on this journey. God bless you and your beautiful family.

@floydmora1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all yall do. Keep up the great work from deep in the heart of Texas.

@bigcliffadventures 5 жыл бұрын

It's hard on sales day but it a blessing at the same time . I hope you make the money to.keep the ranch going I know just how hard that is and with the help of you videos you can make it much more easy I see that's a good thing . Mike never give up just get up dust your self off and keep going . Love you guys and God bless

@yorleyovalle7618 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are a inspiration to everyone .. you guy show that you can do anything you set your mind to and with hard work you can do what makes you happy

@stephenconcannon4124 4 жыл бұрын

I know ranches can be quite large , however I never pictured one being approximately 3 miles long. Side from watching the beautiful ground roll away and roll backup again I could only imagine what it would look like at night with the stars overhead. Thank you for opening our eyes to more the ranch hand lands again. Looking forward to more videos

@popoff1286 4 жыл бұрын

I love the last couple minutes of that video the words you speak and what you stand for are absolutely amazing !

@cntslesfabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Way to go 50,000 subscribers thanks for the fantastic videos of everything you do on a daily basis and thanks for sharing your family with all of us 100,000 subscribers is just around the corner.

@janepecor5155 5 жыл бұрын

Keep making the videos. Thank you. Hope your winter is easy and with spring the calves will be here. The cycle starts over The videos that I have watched have been informative, some fun and some a little sad Again thank you and Erin and your family.

@caolanmurphy8475 5 жыл бұрын

Tough to see them go but that's the way things are. Thanks for talking about such an important topic which can often be overshadowed by a lot of 'misinformation '. Thanks again Mike.

@HappyHabit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your operation…Wyoming looks beautiful!

@TwoFarmBoys 5 жыл бұрын

Y'all are right, it can be sad. But, they are a business. I've seen a lot of videos about loading cows into these trailers, but it never ceases to amaze me all the different compartments! One of my new favorite videos! Good luck with the cows and have a great rest of the day - Everett the human and Lachlan the farm pup

@cordeliacaffey3462 Жыл бұрын

Oh my. I just discovered your channel. Thank you so much for all the work you and your family do. Thank you for sharing your lives with us and educating us about “the circle of life”. I look forward with excitement and anticipation for this journey!!

@ronaldobondoc8777 5 жыл бұрын

Another fruitful year for your family and the ranch. Nice video very inspirational. ..

@frankmetcalf9595 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride!

@bevmalone1555 4 жыл бұрын

This is so wonderful! Were farmers too, but not on your scale by any means. We’ve just sold off our babies so, we definitely know that feeling of sad goodbyes. Were down to 15 but it’s enough for my husband to care for and the farm. We really enjoy watching your videos and thank you for sharing. Many Boom years to you!

@rustyshackleford9446 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all you and your family do. Thank you for your service to this country. I subscribed and so should EVERY American👍

@territn8871 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so interesting. I subscribed a week or so ago and am watching your previous vids to catch up to current. I sure would love seeing a big working ranch like yours in person but that'll never happen at my age, so I just enjoy watching on KZfaq! Thanks for taking us along as you do your chores. I really enjoy it!

@codyludwig2811 5 жыл бұрын

that's one thing I learned about cows, is separating, One thing I did find out is that a lot of the mooing is the mothers looking for her calf, I heard that a mother and calf can pace up to I forget how many miles, mooing and not eating properly and not gain weight.One vet in Canada forget his name, He came up with a nose tag to help keep the cow and calves calm during the time when its time to ween the calves, but some of the calves learn how to flip the nose tag out of the way. was to help stop em from sucking but every idea has a back draw. I do love cows,they do give man so much, like meat, leather, glue, money, milk products etc

@larryceaser1706 5 жыл бұрын

Well put with the ending comment Mike Hope u guys always feel the same way because with that attitude you and Erin are bound to prosper and raise wonderful children

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry - Mike

@jessmillar8614 5 жыл бұрын

Great video once again... hope the calves sold well! My brother actually does some auctioneering at the barn you sent them to. Take a breath and get ready to do it all again before you know it.

@rodneyhill2737 3 жыл бұрын

I cant imagine the hard work you put in. Your living the life I always dreamed of living as a kid.

@montrichins6040 2 жыл бұрын

The call of the ranch. My family ran cattle in Wyoming when I was a kid. Miss it.

@codywaligursky8873 4 жыл бұрын

Best channel I've seen in a LONG TIME. You guys rock. God bless you

@OurWyomingLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Cody and thanks for watching -Mike

@joycejaschke2700 3 жыл бұрын

God b

@nashguy207 5 жыл бұрын

Mike this is a great video. I hope the calves brought a lot of money for the Ranch. This is one of those videos I really enjoyed has a lot of good information and you tell a great story in it. Congrats on the 50k Subscribers you and Erin deserve it. I'M proud of you and am Proud to say I know you and that you are my friend. Keep up the great work. Have a great day. God Bless!!!

@chrisborg800 4 жыл бұрын

I come from far away from the island of malta in the meditteranen. It's a job that I love,and in see it in your eyes that you do your work with passion. Good luck for you,family,neighbours tky for sharing your life with us.god bless America.

@jeffwilson1097 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos have become a regular part of my Sunday mornings...Thanks for making it better!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

No problem Jeff, they are a part of mine too :) Glad to see you here! - Mike

@patrickyates6609 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for everything Mike

@jimmiecrackedcorn3251 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike and Erin.

@kike8008 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that beautiful job that you guys do , God bless your family , your ranch and your job , keep the good work.

@anniegeturgun3564 5 жыл бұрын

Very touching. Thank you. American's are indebted to our Ranchers!!

@josephemmerling5860 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you, your family, your cows and land! Thanks for all the beef!

@robertpennington5910 4 жыл бұрын

Mike this is real quality of life on display...thanks for showing us a dream come true.

@calfroper1239 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I’ve been subscribed for a while I live on a ranch and it is sometimes hard to let go of cattle when they go to auction and many people don’t understand and think the meat at the supermarket is just meat but it is a rancher’s paycheck and blood sweat and tears I love your channel keep doing your thing!

@believeinyourself7511 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this beautiful video. I enjoy the narrating so well. God Bless You and your family.

@GerraldFarms 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 50 k. Nice video. Thanks for sharing

@matt2435 5 жыл бұрын

hey mike, i hope all is well and i can see you care about your calves. glad i can follow y'all around

@adamgipson6151 5 жыл бұрын

Prayers for y'all. Keep doing what God has put you doing.

@evanlargosanders151 4 жыл бұрын

The Heart of the America Ranchers, Ranchers like them the love of the animals is bittersweet. Thanks for sharing this great video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@elierhernandez1 2 жыл бұрын

May God BLESS your ranch my friend. Recently subscribed and I really LOVE the videos!!! Thank you for providing for our families!

@loborobertson9186 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do for America keeping us feed :-)

@johnmiller5678 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ...I wish you and your family all the best

@zemourizemouri2406 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best narrators. It is amazing his reporting comes natural without any scripting or makeup. Keep up the good job and good luck.

@marilynmcneely206 4 жыл бұрын

Love the phrase....happiest hello...saddest goodbye......very true

@jessearagon5360 5 жыл бұрын

The best video I have seen in a long time. Truth in every sentence he has said.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jesse-Mike

@rachelfrees1268 Жыл бұрын

Excellent day. Thanks for taking us with you.❤

@russellmoore943 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the infortmative video mike. And congrats on the 50 thousand subscribers.

@observelistennlearn1415 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! As a trucker, I loved going thru Wyoming. Always wondering how was to live there like a rancher. Love open space.

@nancyfahey7518 4 жыл бұрын

Your minds must have been blown when contemplating taking over this ranch.

@candistaudinger8989 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on reaching 50k. We really enjoy your videos. See you at the next Farmer's Market.

@bobkids009 3 жыл бұрын

Very educational indeed & most of all Mike is just good in talking....! Never bored to listen to him videos after videos.....

@Tomhohenadel 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I pray the auction was a success and the prices were good. As said previously, “Farming ain’t for the faint of heart, every day is a struggle”. Thank you

@debsg3681 4 жыл бұрын

I think you and your farm are just awesome. Taking care of all ur animal's and making sure they are good and happy give yourself a pat on the back...... When u have time 👍🤗

@mikeworman3299 4 жыл бұрын

You and your family seem incredible. Attributes that seem are disappearing these days. Keep up the good work Mike

@SemperFi4 Жыл бұрын

I just started running cattle and everything you have stated in this video is so true. Its harder work than anyone could ever fathom but it's been fun and exciting. I think about my cows 24/7 and a lot of times would rather be among them than humans. thanks for all you do and my mostly for the inspiration you've given me to keep running cows. God bless, Always Michael.

@jeff7764 9 ай бұрын

But yet you send them to a slaughterhouse to get their throats slit while still alive.

@brailwolf 5 жыл бұрын

It's more than a piece of dirt or lifestyle. it where your heart is ,, it's home. thank you for sharing with all of us.

@khipk123 5 жыл бұрын

Mike you have an excellent way to give perspective on things. You can be a great story teller in the news room :)

@fckickboxer 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing the knowledge of the process and what goes into feeding America.

@larrybarber 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a ranch of that size. I enjoy being the shepherd of my herd.

@shaunroberts9361 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I was a Ranch Hand for about 5 years on the Milky Wash Ranch in Northern AZ. And i loved it.. This is great what you are doing on You Tube.. keep up the good work..Merry Christmas

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Mike

@thomaslinden7598 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir even on a small farm like mine, times get hard. Bless what you do

@joesephburgio3438 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent words of wisdom, well done my friend. Im better for watching your video. Life is so important and the struggle for making it better. It's people like you making it better that counts!! Thank you. Joe B.

@popparedneck8326 4 жыл бұрын

love what you you keep us alive

@jayneprice7227 5 жыл бұрын

Erin is one really lucky woman to have you have you got a brother I am British in england

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! - Mike

@coryarcher1766 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work America’s true farmer mike.

@esauugarza4255 4 жыл бұрын

Boom or bust, I think its just the ranch life for the real rancher, God bless all ranchers! Thank you for your videos

@Claresholms 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Looking forward to your next vlog. 😀

@gerryheckmann3167 10 ай бұрын

An exceptional video, Mike .Bless you and your family!

@jaystowater6746 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, great video of showing things being done right by livestock producers. I watched some of the Belle Fourche sale and several others sales this week and hope you were happy with calf prices. I hope there is optimism in the feedyards buying feeder steer and heifer calves as well as on the ranches buying replacement heifer calves and bred heifers and cows.

@roberthillsjr.3729 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for showing your side of the farm. Thank you again.

@JoseRodriguez-df4md 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, rooting for a wonderful year.

@pigmentrich224 4 жыл бұрын

I can watch these videos all day. Mike has a voice for radio ironically but it's very reassuring and trustworthy lol. Good job guys👍💪

@rodneywroten2994 5 жыл бұрын

i bet it is so nice to see all the hard work from the cattle going down the road in the big rigs to auction. take a deep breath my friend and good luck. prayers for a good pay check

@t.fowler6280 5 жыл бұрын

Suprised there aren’t any angry vegans or animal activists in comments... love the videos mike keep it up

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

There are a few :) Thanks - Mike

@messyjc8653 5 жыл бұрын

The Meme Team sadly, there are two, just scroll down to the bottom of the comments list, you'll see them there. Mike and Erin are awesome people, who really care for their animals and community, quite extraordinary that vegans still find great fault, but, they do!

@t.fowler6280 5 жыл бұрын

MessyJC oh lmao found one

@dwain437 3 жыл бұрын

I love it !! So many just dont understand where all there food come from ... Everybody , everyone should have to spend at least a day on a farm . A tuff day

@CC-xk6cp 5 жыл бұрын

Hi again! A great overview Mike but there's little way to include all the hard work time and on the job training and learning it takes to get to sale day!! You both have done an amazing job starting from scratch and city folk besides!! A perfect mindset and hope for the future! Thx for another great vid and catcha next time...