The Care and Love of Bottle Calves

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5 жыл бұрын

Bottle calves are inevitable, we deal with them but are they worth it? Today we look at how much a bottle calf costs, how to care for a bottle calf and if that cost is justifiable.
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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 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.

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@jbweld6193 5 жыл бұрын

Life is short for most livestock. I'm glad the ones on your ranch get to enjoy the the time they have here. You guys are model ranchers in my opinion.

@genesiss7359 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are! I am learning with them!!

@Bigdoggq 5 жыл бұрын

Right as you said "Somebody's gonna say we need a milk cow" that exact thought popped into my head lol

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha, thanks - Mike

@BrianBriCurInTheOC 5 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life Have you seen what Sandi Brock of Sheepishly Me does for her bottle lambs??? You might contact her to figure out how it would work for calves...

@brileigh3039 5 жыл бұрын

I’m very sick but you make my day thank you for your videos and thank you for your cows you make me happy if I’m sad because you have cows you make me happy 😊

@jeffyoung5797 5 жыл бұрын

Mike and Erin, Thanks again for sharing with us the many different experiences on the Ranch.

@summerland6397 5 жыл бұрын

Great show. Wanted to say from the sunny west coast that spring is here and will see you soon!

@triciaadamson2285 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along with you Mike. Always loved having at least 2 or 3 bottle calves around growing up one for me and one for my sister. lol. God Speed & God Bless

@mannassehbowman8549 5 жыл бұрын

Was fun watching you feeding the calves. Brought back pleasant memories of when that was my job.. when I was still at home with my parents Wishing you all the best

@fullcirclehomestead5217 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Simply lovely. I miss that lifestyle. It was the best way to live and God bless you on your journey.

@larrybarber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice on calving. As always a great vlog

@azmike1 5 жыл бұрын

Learning so much ! Thank you for your production.

@ernestdougherty3162 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Mike and Erin feeding the bottle calves and taking care of them and explaining how much milk supplement it takes to raise them and how much it cost thanks for sharing that info have a great rest of the week be safe let the ranch continue to grow

@berrypatchofheaven8750 4 жыл бұрын

We are getting a bottle calf this weekend and this video was awesome and so informative, thank you

@jaclynnarwold864 5 жыл бұрын

Such hard work, but it looks like satisfying work. Loved watching this one!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you veyr much - Mike

@gregeconomeier1476 5 жыл бұрын

We always enjoy your videos. What happened to the "bottle rack" you built last year for feeding bottle calves?

@dylanbutler6532 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I will be at the FFA Banquet so I will see you there!

@beeraddagren8566 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada, realy appreciate the inside view on the day to day farm life. Cheers :)

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

@jodysappington7008 5 жыл бұрын

enjoyed watching you 2 feed calfs...have a great night

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jody - Mike

@chrisnickell1607 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video and thank you for the info as well!!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching - Mike

@missmamtube 5 жыл бұрын

Shalom! Mike, Erin, children and g-mom! I enjoyed the calf video and sent it on to my son and grandson to view. We hope to be very soon be a calf operation. Thank you and blessings!

@krisloughley3332 5 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely my favorite video of yours!!! Growing up my parents had a few black angus cross at all times. We would get the calves out in Amish country or local farm. I'd get to bottle feed them! I can still smell the 'formula'! Watching your videos brings back so many wonderful memories.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, glad we can help :) - Mike

@Drakeboomsma 5 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos keep on making them

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks Drake - Mike

@Drakeboomsma 5 жыл бұрын

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@R_B62 5 жыл бұрын

Mike and Erin, I love watching your adventures and am always impressed with the professionalism of your videos. Kudos!!!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

@garypollard9770 5 жыл бұрын

Love how the cat is coming out with the calves. He smells the milk and wants his share. No need for a gym membership with bottle calves. You are going to get a workout! Good that you have Erin to help on this project.

@CC-xk6cp 5 жыл бұрын

Hi again! A bummer to see you did get that storm we chatted about last vid! Darn! Hoping it's short lived cause you don't need that aggravation! Must of been that night I forgot to include that part in my prayers! Lol lol! Gosh even cattle are cute when they'll little. A fun experience to feed the little ones though. Hoping spring springs and stays that way for you. Hang in and safe travels Mike. That's a really neat convention...

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

The storm isnt bad, although Grace thinks we skipped summer and its winter again. the moisture is good. Thank you very much - Mike

@ronnifairris853 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your shows and the animals, grew up on Aunts and Uncles ranches, some awesome memories!

@hanorabrennan8846 5 жыл бұрын

Everything about this vlog is so professional. Those calves are so twee.

@judybiamonte3099 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching you feed the calves it's been awhile since I did that

@DiamondHeartRanch 5 жыл бұрын

I see you got blessed with the white stuff again. This winter doesn’t want to let go. The joys!!

@rachelpotter2045 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and love the baby calfs there so beautiful.. u do an amazing job with the cows.

@believeinyourself7511 5 жыл бұрын

The beginning with the two calves and the kitty coming up to you was sweet.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

They are very sweet :) - Mike

@larrybaber1645 3 жыл бұрын

I've never raised a bottle calf really never had to. If I had to I would. Nice job Mike and Erin

@garyzehr4445 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, its always fun getting a work out feeding bottles! Hope you don't have many more. THANK YOU!!!!!!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!! -Mike

@sandy1653 5 жыл бұрын

That one follwing Erin around like a puppy made me laugh. Thanks for putting the videos up Mike.

@matthewcrossman980 5 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to the notification popping up

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, thanks Matthew - Mike

@sharonspivey7913 5 жыл бұрын

My younger brother always had the job of bottle feeding the calves and my other brother and l we always had to clean the stalls and water....miss it at times! Thanks for your vlog.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - Mike

@ptrevino7684 5 жыл бұрын

Wow good video Mike ... I didn't know they could have twins u & Errin are great👍👍

@ISXCUMMINS565 5 жыл бұрын

I tried that gallon per calf and it wasn’t vary hungry that night but next morning was a different story 👍 Great video!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

It definately depends on what time of day it is. Thanks - Mike

@j.r.5882 5 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you have used that beer kit on the top of that cabinet ?? 🍻 Also how is momma #78 doing? Thanks again for your time and video !!! Enjoy watching your laid back life style while I live a busy life style in Las Vegas !!!! 🤣

@fionajane56 5 жыл бұрын

That was fun to watch. We have a Jersey cow that we bought to be a second milk cow(to replace the old cow)....she kicks like a mule so she is a nurse cow now. She loves calves so she is excellent at her job

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fiona - Mike

@peterzweck1763 5 жыл бұрын

We don't get that many out of 100 (shorthorn) breeding cows, but when we do, our bottle calves are rarely worth the money spent. I guess we pay extra for the joy of raising them...even if having a tame cow around the place is often a pain. However, our bottle calves are converted to bucket calves very early in life...makes it a lot easier. Cheers from Australia where seeing you having to deal with the strange white stuff you have falling from the sky in winter makes me shake my head and wonder how you do it!

@kelley_stoll 5 жыл бұрын

You'll be a half hour away from us when you come to the Hosier state! We have a wedding that day. Hope you enjoy your time in Indiana! I recommend Old Chicago pizza if you get the chance!

@calebmanuel17 4 жыл бұрын

I love when calf running after you 2:13

@FoleysAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video...had to watch the toddler head butt several times, he almost got ya good.

@snapstring3134 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video Mike. It would be super wonderful to pop in on you in Vincennes.. Didn’t you make a bottle feeder?? 👍

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

I did and its out on the fence, just havent gotten it up for these guys, plus its fun watching Erin feed them :) - Mike

@lorenkindschy7153 5 жыл бұрын

With my bottle calves they get one bottle in the morning and and one at night. Weaned at 8-10 weeks. Try a grain bottle for the calf starter. Cuts way down on waste. Great video!

@jasonmcbride2111 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍 I enjoy learning the little things from you & your wife about cows . Good luck with the rest of calving season. I should have 5 calf’s in the next 7/10 days I hope my dates are right 🤣

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks Jason - MIke

@Mike45-47Q 5 жыл бұрын

Darn. I'm near Ft Wayne IN. But you should grab some calves while you're here. They're practically giving them away right now. Some sale barns are putting them down. Good time to start....like me.

@salmonhunter7414 5 жыл бұрын

We use to teach them to drink from a pail. Alttile work from the beginning but easier over all.

@JohnDoe-jq5wy 5 жыл бұрын

Fed a calf last year; bought at sale yard when mother and calf were split off. The calf was about five weeks and I bottle Fed till her was 4 months old, then it Fed calf started/creep feed. Great time to align with the creation. If your bottle calf is heifer , keep to build herd.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Jellybean is, Thanks - Mike

@lindajarrett5078 5 жыл бұрын

those calves are getting big. Looks like the cat wanted some attention also. Thank you for the video

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda - Mike

@stev6brownfield894 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys really enjoyed video...i know bottle calf are a pain, but they sure beat the the other. At least you and they have a chance for brighter days ahead, a sence of optimism. And well im a goliath fan now...i can't belive im rooting for a calf, and his mom. Ps if you'd like to do a video on chichens...its ok, ok how about peacock chicks? I like your show....Steveb

@fullcirclehomestead5217 5 жыл бұрын

If you can find one, I suggest you get an Ayrshire cow. Great milk A2/A2 and the products that can be made from the milk are excellent. They have a nice tight bag and are mellow tempered. Good mons, so would make a good nanny cow.

@chrisunderwood2524 5 жыл бұрын

Our new three day old calves in which we purchased..we taught them to drink from a bucket..all you do is have the warm milk replacer with colostrum in the pail..hop over their neck, place two of your fingers in the mouth they will start the sucking on the fingers. .gently guide the head down into the bucket towards the milk.with your other hand until they start slurping up the milk..keep your fingers in the front of their mouth until they catch on how to suck up the milk..most of our calves caught on after the third feeding, sometimes we had to do this five times. .but they catch on very quick. .this way we never used any bottles with nipple....then when done the pails washed out..ready for the next feeding...this really helped us out on the times we couldn't make it home ..the children could go out with the warm milk and get them fed....but you have to hang on to the pail until they are finished. ..the calves already knew how to suck up the milk....so much easier. ..

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

cool thanks - Mike

@ProfessorKitchen 5 жыл бұрын

8:05 "Excuse me, fuzzy thing, are you a teat?"

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha, he would love that ! - Mike

@kevechevroletcoupee4621 5 жыл бұрын

I was laughing when I heard the calf pee, you got tickled too!!😂😂

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

I sure did. They have no Shame lol. Thank you very much -Mike

@audreyharlow5285 5 жыл бұрын

I want that cat!!! She’s so sweet💗💗💗

@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9 5 жыл бұрын

I will say everything costs more where you are Mike milk replacer is 38 at the coop here 45 at tsc hay round bales 25 to 35 this is based on quality and I know you have limited supplies up there and a bottle calf 125 to 225 tops most are 75 if I could just figure out how to send 2000 bales up there I'd be in business but by the time I drive 24 bales up there the cost of moving out weighs the cost of the hay great video Mike

@ignaciovega8089 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike when do you come to Dallas Texas?

@fulldeckstables 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I have a bottle baby of my own

@cowboycody8094 5 жыл бұрын

I think I will be passing right by your ranch around may 10th for a summer job in North Dakota will your farm store be open by then?

@cindybluett4963 5 жыл бұрын

I've had Angus cattle for over 30 years. The only time we took away a twin was from a first calf heifer or if the cow only claimed one (rare). We had one cow that had 5 sets of twins, lived to be 16 years old. We've also never fed a bottle calf more than one 2 qt bottle at each feeding. A small bit of Calf Manna with a small amount of calf feed. Over feeding can cause problems!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Well, these guys are pretty young yet, they will eat the creep like I said. Thanks - Mike

@brianjonker510 5 жыл бұрын

Over feeding can cause problems like being big

@timothyelliott3041 5 жыл бұрын

At two weeks, why aren’t they bucket trained? We always trained them with in a week, much quicker to mix feed and clean up. We watch all the episodes we can. Thank you for your work.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

We dont do buckets. Thanks for watching - Mike

@bradatkeisson2583 5 жыл бұрын

Mike we use "calf starter" type feed for our bottle calves as well. Usually we start their bottle feeding with a couple hand fulls of the feed before each bottle. This seems to really help kickstart their rumen production. It takes about 28 days of feed to get the rumen functioning. Within 45 days or so they usually "get it" and will eat feed on their own. We do continue the bottles a bit longer too. Just an idea.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

We will get them some calf starter too. I just happened to have the creep handy and its pretty close. Thanks - Mike

@bradatkeisson2583 5 жыл бұрын

@@OurWyomingLife We've also put out 2 or 3 other feeds with it, just to try to get them to pick at and play with it. Around here the local feed mill type cottonseed based calf starters seem to work really well. Best of luck!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, the sooner we can get them nosing into other foods the faster the price of milk replacer comes down :)

@bradatkeisson2583 5 жыл бұрын

@@OurWyomingLife yes it expensive, that is the same all over the country! :)

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Sure is. We aren't special lol

@janvafa4253 5 жыл бұрын

Erin didn’t look like she needed help ... she was doing a great job!

@meddler69 3 жыл бұрын

Ah someone has been to Wisconsin, I know that beer new galarus 3:02

@CamaroSS215 5 жыл бұрын

I love your theme music

@cathymacdonald1789 5 жыл бұрын

Where did the names for the bottle calf’s name come from, they are both good names. Thank you Mike.

@katiemurphy1111 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video about the barn cats!

@earlaragon9450 2 жыл бұрын

Hi this is earl all the way from belize central America I will love to ask u some questions on small calves if possible

@cherylcampbell7495 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you don’t sell them for veil cutlets..there so adorable 💕🇺🇸

@cowboycody8094 5 жыл бұрын

I want the old beginning back.

@DrHoyt 5 жыл бұрын

Should I watch the commercials to help with the financial aspect? I went back and checked likes on all your videos after you told me it made a difference.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Susan the only way we make money from KZfaq is by people watching the ads. That being said, we dont expect you to, especially the long ones :) Thanks - MIke

@DrHoyt 5 жыл бұрын

Our Wyoming Life I don't mind. I don't pay attention to them any way. If it helps the different people I follow I am happy to do that. I did not understand how tube works and appreciate your explanation.

@davidhickenbottom6574 5 жыл бұрын

I have bottle hangers works good. One calf likes starter. I pick up Jersey bull Calfs next to nothing. Enjoy them.

@masquitaful 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy bottle calves. I have a milk cow, so I always bottle feed my calves so they will be really gentle, and make good replacer calves. But I also enjoy having a baby around. It's hard work, though. Most consumers really don't appreciate how much work goes into a calf. I do it anyway. It makes me happy.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

There ya go, makes us happy too :) - MIke

@Todd.Roberts 5 жыл бұрын

Stay warm

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd - Mike

@jrod264winmag 5 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about getting a couple Braden bottles.

@jacobbaker5839 5 жыл бұрын

When we bottle feed calves we wean them in about 6 weeks most guys in our area do 4-5 though

@mikedaugharty5544 5 жыл бұрын

love the calves. cat loves the camera too!!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

that they do, thanks - Mike

@colbycarreon3426 5 жыл бұрын

One of my uncles cows last night didn’t take her calf so we got a bottle calf. And it’s the funniest thing watching her run around her little pen and attacking my uncle for milk. 😂

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

they can be vicious! Thanks - Mike

@hunt6811 5 жыл бұрын

You read my mind because I was going to suggest about getting a nursing cow/milk cow.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

yup, thanks for watching - Mike

@timengland3649 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone talks about a nursing cow . Does no one know what happens on a dairy farm? After calves are born they are separated from their mothers. The cows produce milk that we consume. The bulls are quarantined into small enclosures and fed high protein feeds until he is ready for slaughter as veal.@@OurWyomingLifeIt is an ongoing part of life.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Well this isn't a dairy farm. Thanks for watching -Mike

@brianjonker510 5 жыл бұрын

@@timengland3649 Sounds like you dont know what happens on a dairy farm other than what you have read.

@grievers2762 5 жыл бұрын

Does the cold effect the calves outside? Or do they do just fine? If one isn't doing well do you bring them inside?

@bettejanz730 5 жыл бұрын

As the calves get bigger can you use a suckling pail to feed them rather than the bottles?

@jenniferbrdar4605 5 жыл бұрын

We use bottle calves to make veal. Veal goes for 9.00 to 23.00 lb so the cost of a bottle calf and feed is cheaper including the kill fee for a freezer full of home kill veal. We slaughter at 350 lbs live.

@davinashaffer5822 5 жыл бұрын

Erin is such a hands on type wife, does everything n helps everyone even farm animals lol...

@Daniel-nf8pp 5 жыл бұрын

Great lifestyle. Country living at its best. ✌

@joelmiller4364 5 жыл бұрын

Dang 450 for a bottle calf at our local sale barn they're practically giving them away

@lesphilaja5722 5 жыл бұрын

We never had a electric blender to mix milk replacer. Our blender was our five fingers.

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

Well it works really good and only cost 5 bucks Thanks - Mike

@robinwhitlatch4497 5 жыл бұрын

We used a hand wisk in the 60's and 70's.. Wish my folks would have invested in a barn blender would have made mixing formula a lot faster for sure.

@maxinerose2096 5 жыл бұрын

We often have bottle babies and they are always worth the cost. They are tamer and healthier, cause they a watched more than the ones who stay with mom in the field.

@44unda 3 жыл бұрын

If it doesn't work out in ranching, Mike can always work for audible.

@PD-we8vf 5 жыл бұрын

When you do get a milk cow, Get a cream seperater. Give the skim milk to the pigs in their food. Keep the cream for yourselves. Make cultured cream and yogurt.

@sunnyskies4628 5 жыл бұрын

Do you feed them during the night as well? I’m excited about the milking cow! Oh what will Erin do with all that milk? Fresh buttermilk!!!!

@OurWyomingLife 5 жыл бұрын

As are we, gonna be more work thats for sure :) - Mike

@janvafa4253 5 жыл бұрын

Lift with the legs Mike ... the legs!!!! Nice bobcat skin... (though I prefer it on the cat! 😉)

@thecman26 3 жыл бұрын

You can clearly tell Mike is pretty new at this goofing off thing!

@loriehabel1552 5 жыл бұрын

Love them bottle babies. Wow Indiana that's awesome.👍

@ianpena3066 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, we're can I buy a group of 10 beef bottle calves?

@linseycollins7424 5 жыл бұрын

Those new bottles really don't work well.i have bought every old made nipple I have found in all the store's so I don't have to deal with the new screw on caps.when you have a calapsed bottle like Erin had pinch the nipple it's a quick way to fix the bottle.so how many bottles do you feed in one day.it says two bottles in a day but I have learned it's not enough.also hearing they tell you to use way to much powder per bottle.im feeding one 3/4 bottle in the morning and at noon then a whole bottle at 6pm.still doesn't seem like enough but anytime I change it the calf doesn't digest the milk and it takes days to get her back to normal...

@janvafa4253 5 жыл бұрын

Those calves are much better mannered on the bottles than the baby goats I had many years ago ... my husband lost his thumbnail when one butted the bottle (with my husbands thumb in the way)!!!