My Favorite Cow's Calving!!! I Really Hope She Has A Heifer Calf

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2 жыл бұрын

I have reached the point where I have enough heifer calves to rear for replacements so any from now on are a bonus.
My favorite cow number 52 is calving and I really hope she has a heifer because I need more cows like her!
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Hey I’m Andrew The Once A Day Farmer, I farm alongside my father on my family dairy farm in New Zealand.
Our Dairy system is quite unique as we only milk our 320 jersey cows Once A Day (hence the name), and they stay outside on grass for 365 days of the year!!
Email Enquiries to:
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macknit@gmail.com
If you want to send me something my address is:
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118 Bank Road
RD3 Ohaupo 3883
New Zealand

Пікірлер: 121

@MsMagicweaver Жыл бұрын

I could just get me a chair, a piece of shade and just let and cuddle all day in that lot! 🤗💚

@Cthefarmer 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite dairy farm channel.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@robelhossin1959 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer me

@konalis808 2 жыл бұрын

sorry you didn’t get your heifer calf from your favorite cow. i love how you still put on a great smile and positivity regardless.

@alanb9337 2 жыл бұрын

Charmans in Napier lists the Honda XR190 seat cover as PVC and Canvas options in their catalogue.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Oh really! Maybe we should’ve looked a bit harder at that 😅 canvas would definitely be the go 👌

@GuybrushThreepwoodNZ 2 жыл бұрын

Superb weather for the present! One of my two favorites had twin heifers!

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

How good! I’m not a fan of twins but if you can get twin heifers that’s awesome 👌

@CybrZone 2 жыл бұрын

New Zealand looks beautiful

@Brody2477 2 жыл бұрын

Babies running around with their tails in the air, just beautiful. Your favourite cow has an amazing udder.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

She sure does 👌

@brycekirby1567 2 жыл бұрын

Great outlook and positive attitude

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@inglis7086 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching the 10th Generation Dairyman in the USA last week and they DNA test all their kept female calves - it gives them all sorts of good info like how much milk they should produce, butter fat etc so they know which ones to keep and which ones to sell on if the have to many - I am sure if you contact him he would talk to about the pro and con's of doing the testing and help you to convince your father it is a good idea - just because it is an added cost and it has to be justified

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Yep it’s becoming quite popular here as well, especially with the big herds. 👍

@valerieburchett8951 Жыл бұрын

HI from Mesa AZ

@justinsingh221 2 жыл бұрын

Love the calving season 😍😍😍

@lianaebbett7732 6 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheOnceADayFarmer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kulbirkahlon3114 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful farm👌

@luckyshamrock7241 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video 😊👍☘🐄🐃🐂

@markmolina123 Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from your channel. Just arrived here in New Zealand and I am studying here at National Trade Academy for a dairy course

@TheOnceADayFarmer Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👏 good luck with the corse and hope you enjoy NZ 👌

@markmolina123 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer yes, I enjoyed a lot here in NZ. The country has so much things to enjoy and full of excitement. More videos mate! Cheers!

@kingsolomon8946 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the clip mate!! We’res you located in New Zealand? I live in the states but spent a few years in New Zealand back in the early 2000’s .. beautiful place !! Cheers again for the clip

@nickdavis3177 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see a nice clean 🚲 lol need to get your 🚜 into I see the tree in the yard has come into blossom so spring on the way

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to have a proper wash pad to clean gear more regularly 👌

@nickdavis3177 2 жыл бұрын

Too true to true set up a pad in your old milk shed yards now you have good power to it and water just a thought

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Yep would be an idea place to have it too

@JDseller1 2 жыл бұрын

It is funny how different types of cattle farming changes you wants. LOL With my beef cows I want all the bull calves I can get as they will finish out with several hundred dollars of more value to me. Any live calf still makes for a pretty good day.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

👌👍

@user-jr3it2ys9b 15 сағат бұрын

Hi I like your video

@sanjaykumawat9456 Жыл бұрын

V nice farm

@yvonneward 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what cow52 who I named Flossie lol has I do hope it’s a heifer calf as would be nice for her legacy to carry on at your farm shame it was a bull calf it would still be nice if you could keep the bull calf I’m going to call it flax x

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully she will next year 🤞🤞

@yvonneward 2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for you x

@HootMaRoot 2 жыл бұрын

If you put the disc mower over the paddocks they didn't eat the grass down enough they will clean up the grass cuttings and in turn it will give you an even growth of grass for the next time they are in the paddock

@brianjonker510 2 жыл бұрын

doesnt work that way

@HootMaRoot 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianjonker510 it seems to work on many dairies in Ireland and the few beef cattle farms near me do it which also learned it from a guy that worked on an Irish dairy

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

We usually start topping them once it starts going to seed to preserve some quality, don’t really need to top at the moment tho 👍

@pratapsinghrathore2363 Жыл бұрын

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@patrickbrennan6449 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the bull calves? Ye guys in Newzealand have a bad name in how ye treat bull calves. Few Clown farmers hear in Ireland went over their and copied some of New Zealand antics. Giving dairy farming a bad name. I am a dairy farmer and treat all our calves well male or female. I hate big greedy farmers mistreating calves and giving dairy farming a bad name. Great videos you make.

@MsMagicweaver Жыл бұрын

I bet you're the most amazing dad!

@cdemo1186 2 жыл бұрын

Shame she didn't have a heifer for you Andrew but hopefully next year she'll give you a crackin replacement. Love to see the blossom tree behind you at the end of the video. 👍

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hope so 🤞🤞 Yeah even the Daffodils are out too

@indiandesikisan627 Жыл бұрын

Which is the grass that you have used for the cows in your field?

@jamesmorrison1884 2 жыл бұрын

Hello when you take the eggs and do transplant can you determine the sex prior to fertilization? Have a great day enjoyed your video.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo I’m not too sure, I think you probably could sex them 🤷

@ahsanbukhari7016 Жыл бұрын

What is this grass you are taking about for cows

@Gondesbuah 2 жыл бұрын

Mantap sapi nya dan juga rumput nya banyak dan masi hijau banget pakan nya luas banget

@FamilyFarmingandFun 2 жыл бұрын

It’s alright to leave new grass a bit longer it’s good for it

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

👌👍

@The3494051 Ай бұрын

Is the line flour you mentioned hydrated lime for the calf pens?

@TheOnceADayFarmer Ай бұрын

We use lime flour in the mineral drench for the cows, the calf pens get a zeolite powder which is super absorbent

@TheLord-YT-FTM Жыл бұрын

Another YT kiwi farmer, My channels more gaming but good to see another Kiwi.

@stevehosking750 Жыл бұрын

Is the XR a 190cc? They are the go to bike for farming in Australia or quad bikes.

@TheOnceADayFarmer Жыл бұрын

Yep it sure is 👍

@drdulas5055 2 жыл бұрын

Would you raise the bull calf from your favorite to keep for breeding?

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering about doing it, but probably not, it’s figures aren’t quite good enough I think

@BC-vg3zf 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any of your bull calves wanted as breeding bulls for any company or kept them for yourself

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

No not as of yet, had a contract cow a couple of years ago but nothing really happened with it 🤷

@letsgotonature Жыл бұрын

what name of this grazing grass

@iainkinehan7030 27 күн бұрын

What happens to the bull calves?

@shaynelammas9413 2 жыл бұрын

To Andrew how many bull calf’s do get in a Season tho ??? Thanks Kiwi Shayne in the UK

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

About 160

@rufinaraisova6538 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@nz.kid_dairyfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

You should consider getting kaiwaka farm mittens for your motorbike

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad option they work awesome 👌

@gauravtapkir2446 Жыл бұрын

This grass is which type of grass name of this grass

@surenderjaat3047 Жыл бұрын

Hello i am from India

@angelsebastian7715 Жыл бұрын

Are those full brown Swiss or mix with jersey

@TheOnceADayFarmer Жыл бұрын

No just straight jersey, I’ve thought about trying a bit of brown Swiss but haven’t taken the plunge yet 😅

@gerryoconnor8751 2 жыл бұрын

It can be heartbreaking not to get a heifer calf from your top cow Andrew. Better luck next year, do you get much milk fever grazing fresh grass like that?.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully 🤞🤞 Haven’t had any milk fever this season touch wood!

@gerryoconnor8751 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer great, you are obviously keeping lots of minerals into them.

@gerryoconnor8751 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer if you ever come to Ireland Andrew let me know and maybe we could meet up for a coffee and see our farm.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

We usually don’t have to many problems but they are a bit lighter than I’d like this year which helps on the milk fever front. Thanks Gerry, I’d love to get back to Ireland 🇮🇪 one day hopefully 🤞

@patrickaherne3598 2 жыл бұрын

Do the bull calves get sold for beef finishing/rearing?

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

The ones I sell get reared for service bulls

@kingoftaviyaparmar3591 Жыл бұрын

LOVE FROM INDIA GUJARAT NOTT ENGLISH BRO

@callumbailey6159 2 жыл бұрын

Are your springers on all grass? Don’t bother bulking them up with hay/silage to avoid down cows?

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I have been feeding a bit of hay out, and planning on feeding more next year. Haven’t had any down cows so not to bad 👍

@callumbailey6159 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer oh that’s good going, maybe that’s testament to good jersey genetics aye!

@tiakitahunafarmadventurepa5694 2 жыл бұрын

Man you guys grow some grass this time of year grow been slow in manawatu

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been really mild and warm which helps 👍 hopefully it starts growing for you this week, look likes it might be quite warm

@dylanreilly952 2 жыл бұрын

Do you get much cow mortalities during calving

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 1 so far, so not really

@quienvive675 Жыл бұрын

🐮👍

@seanmoynihan7471 2 жыл бұрын

What was worse waiting for 52 or the wife.Becareful how you answer

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@benturner9246 2 жыл бұрын

We only got about 50 cows left 😃

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👌

@multipower617 2 жыл бұрын

Why don't you keep the bull calf from the cow for a breeding bull ?

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Figures aren’t quite good enough, I was thinking about it tho

@johnodwyer6288 2 жыл бұрын

Is she your most productive cow or your favourite for another reason

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think she’s the most productive but is right up there, just has a really nice udder and teat placement, always gets in calf and comes into milking in the first couple of rows. Plus she’s a good looker 😂

@johnodwyer6288 2 жыл бұрын

We had a similar girl, my mother called her happy face, she had markings that made her looking like she was smiling, she was a fressian, had 9 fressian heifers and was a great milker and friendly aswell

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a good heifer rate from her! And really cool when you can get a good cow family like that and see the daughters coming through 👌

@johnodwyer6288 2 жыл бұрын

There was one year that herself, her daughter and 2 granddaughters all calved the one day

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Haha what are the chances 🤯

@surenderjaat3047 Жыл бұрын

Hello i am from India and I am b.sc agriculture graduation and I search a dairy farm job what you help me

@cosmicgoatlady6957 Жыл бұрын

Time to change the A I bull. To many bull caves.

@tydejob-neho5026 2 жыл бұрын

how many cows you milk

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

About 310ish

@tydejob-neho5026 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnceADayFarmer k thanks

@bartoloavendano4251 Жыл бұрын

Can I work for you guys

@keithwheeler8875 2 жыл бұрын

Bummer she had a bull calf it's always one of those disappointing moments when you put your best cows to really good bulls and they chuck out bull calves after 9 months of waiting Sexed semen wasn't really a thing back in my day It might be worth as you say giving her a go with the sexed semen of she comes into heat early But if she's really good than the embryo option might be a good one despite the cost I was lucky one of my good cows had heifers every single year she was 14 when I left the farm so she had a good few daughters and granddaughters in the herd

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

No way that’s really impressive!!! Would’ve been an awesome cow family 👌

@andrewtanner7891 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t be sensible to flush a cow that does not hold to AI first time even though she might be a favourite. Not just the cost involved but the need to breed from the most fertile stock.

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm yes and no, she didn’t hold to sex semen but has held to every other years first mating so I’d argue she’s still pretty fertile

@johnjordan4647 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew have you worked out yet how successful same sex semen was percentage wise. Obviously wasn’t successful with your favourite cow. Keep up the good work. 👍Hey where is the farm’s water supply sourced from

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Out of the 31 straws I had 12 or 13 hold so not very good, and of those that calved I’m not sure of a few of the calves so duno if it was 100% heifer rate or not sorry

@jamesbkkr 2 жыл бұрын

We flushed our best cow this year to sexed semen and she doesn’t settle the easiest got 3 embryos. If you don’t flush her then buy some embryos from a top end cow always good to improve the herd

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

3s better than none I guess, have those Embryos calved??

@jamesbkkr 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet preg check on the recipients coming up soon so hopefully they stick

@TheOnceADayFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully 🤞