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Me and my so went for an early evening picnic. Beers and snacks on the lookout above one of the pastures. I recently took over 130 head of cattle and stuck them to chew down the grass at my dad's plot of land. So my surprise when a little after 9pm, we walk down... the whole herd was just chillin on the road. They saw my truck and waited for me, I guess? (My pickup is to the right behind a gate ~100 meters away).
I had my 14 week old pup daisy, and her brother from another mother. Duke wasn't right here at the time. Some of the heffers decided to come up to us and say hi once they realised it was me. Some were really happy for head scratches, but were a little upset I hadn't brought a new salt lick for them. Sorry girls, no presents today. I ended up bringing them 4 blocks this morning I felt so bad for them.
Loo. Coolest chick, and never saw a cow in her life. I think this is the exact moment I fell in love with this girl. Seeing her excitement and wonder, and how committed she is to being with me on adventures. She's helped me feed silage, and for those of you who know the smell of it, yeah. She never even flinched. I don't know what it was about last night, but it just seemed perfect in every single way.
This was the view from up top, earlier in the evening. Great spot in my little foothills heaven.
Edit: update!:Update for all of you who were interested in my "surprise" for Loo! https://imgur.com/gallery/g4sPN4x
DopeChicken
Moo, Loo, and You
firesword14
Best Comment .
Northremembers88
Always better with some cows around*
uzidoesit2
What else you gonna spend that extra money on? What else is gonna get you up, out before dawn? May you always have cows arooooound!
buttknuckles007
This is why I like the internet....this and porn. +1
uzidoesit2
Dude, porn is a given.
dwalker958429
Remember to thank the cows for helping you get some.
uzidoesit2
I didn't need their help. Lol
VodkaReindeer
Is she Scandinavian? They love smelly fermented food.
uzidoesit2
Nope. Other side of the marble.
Unobros
That's the Swedes, us Norwegians like smelly dried food (tørrfisk).
DaytonFox
Love the view
uzidoesit2
Wait till you see the view from my cabin. It's buried in my posts somewhere.
cbale2000
I think I speak for everyone here when I say we need you to post more cow pictures.
uzidoesit2
Alright, I'll see what I can do for you guys.
positiveleroy
If you haven’t yet, check out the Beef and Dairy Network podcast; very informative and full of good advice!
markulees
Yes, advice...
positiveleroy
I’ve learned more about Mitchell’s products from them than I ever did from the company rep that visits the farm.
RoxanneLaWin
picklfart
All I want is for somebody to think I’m the coolest chick...
missbaconbits
Moo bitch
uzidoesit2
Get out the way
spiffycanoe
That's a lot of earrings
uzidoesit2
I have accidently caught one or two with my teeth. She no longer wears her gold earrings lol
clamdriver
What about Loo's ear.
BlueDucktape
Oh god the smell of silage
Lostchild12
? I grew up on a farm and loved the sweet smell of corn silage.
uzidoesit2
No, grass silage. Whole other ball game.
bravotipo
very nice job in a very nice location. I love milk and all kinds of cheese!
uzidoesit2
Sharp cheddar on a triscuit, smoked oyster and a dab of hot sauce. My favourite snack. Or when you wake up thirsty at 2 am, and there's milk
BountyHunter68
Think you were surprised, they were prob like wtf moo????
crankyoldgeezer
“Wtf moo?” Is now my favorite expression ever.
uzidoesit2
They've never encountered me at night except for when I went AWOL last weekend and camped out with them at the gravel pit up there.
jmega
People who share moments of love really make my heart melt. I'm very excited for you, her, the cows, and pups!
itzujones1
Awesome, I love cows
uzidoesit2
As corb lund said, "may you always have cows around"
SomeOfMyDutiesAreTo
Nice. The night time farm pics remind me of “night riding” in the horse pastures at camp growing up - just you, a bridle and your horse
uzidoesit2
That used to be some of the best times growing up. I had a horse when I was 16. I would saddle up and go for a ride, camp the night.
SomeOfMyDutiesAreTo
I get you. Bc camp horses, we were only allowed to ride them at walk, trot, canter. First time galloping was under the stars, epic freedom
uzidoesit2
I used to be wary of galloping in the dark. Then i realised how much fun just tearing across a field is.
SomeOfMyDutiesAreTo
That first time was on Hollywood - used to be top of the herd + w/ age became very respected. Could tell he was excited to let loose again
uzidoesit2
My quartehorse was named ringo. Got him from hastings for nothing when I was 15, he had a stroke and died a few years ago.
MistressPippa
I was a farm girl and loved the cows. They have a massive curiosity that can lead them into trouble at times lol
carrionstorm
They learn people too. Worked on a dairy farm with a prick that would hit the cows when he got frustrated, they would try to kick and shit
carrionstorm
On him when he milked them. They were chill with me and I even had a few that would come great me in the field at milking times
MistressPippa
That guy was a fool. Seen a guy pitched backwards off his feet by a well placed hoof lol. He was ok but very bruised.
ilsalta
Have you every tried playing with them with a remote control car?
uzidoesit2
They like my 40$ drone. They love to chase it, and it makes opening gates by yourself a little easier.
Iamhereforyourviewingpleasure
I'm abaut to go into cattle myself. How much land do you estimate is needed per head?
uzidoesit2
Acre per head is usually safe. We have ~1400 cattle right now and lots of baby moos coming soon . We have over 1100 acres here.
Queuellioklif
Yeah cows are cool until the neughbors herd circles you at night.
Queuellioklif
Imagine walking thru the fields/woods as a child on your goat farm with no flashlight when you hear this 900 pound animal running 1/2
Queuellioklif
2/2 then two appear then 5 then 6..all you can see is their eyes reflecting the moon light..a 1300 pound beast step forth and you realize
Queuellioklif
3/2 either they think I have food or that I'm a threat.
upvotesforchuckles
Feeding silage for the first time and never flinched!? Mary that one!
uzidoesit2
I'm not going that far yet.
RevolutionOnHerLips
I was morally conflicted about eating beef after one summer bonding with a cow who loved head scratches. Also liked to lick me!
NorfolkBoy
I would recommend upgrading your meat supply, so that you can eat beef in confidence, knowing up untill we eat them, they lived well.
Banditsalmon
Every animal needs a job. And their job is beef.
metalfoto
Sad but true!! Btw, I LOVE meat..
FairyKingOberon
and cheese. it's like a walking cheeseburger
stehenallein
I know you know cheese doesn't come directly from the cow, but your comment made me think about what if... and damn how cool would that be
FairyKingOberon
I mean the beef has to be seasoned and processed too so it's basically hamburger and cheese at same level
Highfarm
Unless they are dairy cows, you don't really want to eat them when they die
Banditsalmon
They look like holstiens, but the comments made it sound like they were up for harvest. Maybe older cows that become burgers. Pretty common.
Highfarm
Old dairy cows should not be used for meat, its just not that good
khensu83
Stop I really like steak, ur making me feel guilty.
cbale2000
Those are dairy cows...
uzidoesit2
I Don't. One of them is going in my freezer next year.
Culomalo
Eenie meenie minie moo.
khensu83
It’s weird no matter how bad I feel when I know there steak for dinner I’m like oh yeah. But they look like they got it sweet till uh then.
uzidoesit2
When you treat them well, feed them a proper diet with the right additions (salt, grain, silage) you get to taste your hard work.
Not4U
My man.
ProphetTenebrae
Ambulatory proto-burgers are smarter than many realise.
uzidoesit2
They are. When your herd loves you, they show you. Last weekend when I camped out, they slept in an circle around my fire.
Bruhbeans
Molinska
That's the most precious thing ever. I love cows!
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
Are they meat or dairy? If the former, do you find it difficult to send them to slaughter?
uzidoesit2
Never. You send them off, but most have offspring so then you make friends with them.
TheFabulousFuehrer
That's what I want the person my steak comes from to think about farming. You seem like a nice dude.
legalisegaymarijuana
Hey OP why don't you show everyone pics of when you send them to be killed? Is that not a part you show everyone & are proud of?
JodyHighroller
who hurt you? the fuck
legalisegaymarijuana
It pisses me off when farmers post this happy green fairytale BS & never talk about what happens after, as if they're helping the cows.
Spydercyde
Everyone is well aware of what Farmers do. These are animals raised to be food, not pets. They are not evil for doing it, or for enjoying it
hardlyfatal
Found the vegan.
EataFuckingDick
Found the non vegans.
noisefornaught
Not sure these are for meat. look like dairy?
legalisegaymarijuana
Dairy cows all get slaughtered after they stop producing milk. Sorry to be the bearer of inconvenient truths.
H4ru0
No Problem. I'm sorry for you too.
lanenwm
Nimashisah
What is that from?
uzidoesit2
You'd have to be pretty fucking stupid to ignore the fact that they're bred for our consumption. I assume you're from that group based 1/2
uzidoesit2
On your miserable tone and negative outlook. Get a cat.
legalisegaymarijuana
Of course they are. We breed animals into lives of misery, we should stop breeding them
Ipostchemistrystuff
Don’t get a cat, they might feed them a vegan diet.
Zyrixion
Congratulations, animals are killed for food all around the world, every day. Way to be angry at nature. Do you yell at thunderstorms too?
EataFuckingDick
2 to something beyond our control. That is a first for me, considering I've discussed this a countless amount of times that's impressive pal
EataFuckingDick
1 Definitely not the same as we can control whether or not we kill 56 billions animal per year. You actually compared our meat consumption
Avanchnzel
What you meant to say was "thanks for treating them with respect while they are alive" I used to think cows natural habitat was mud pits (1
Avanchnzel
Because that's how they were treated where I grew up. Then I moved and saw cows living in grassy fields with trees and it all hit me. (2
legalisegaymarijuana
Nah I mean: stop. killing. them. They don't want to die, you don't need to kill them, so just stop.
sqwibking
And do what with the cows? Let them loose? They would die off in the wild in a few generations. They have been bred to be livestock.
Bombpier
Nah they taste good. Get off your high horse vegtard
DenverCoderIX
I firmly believe we should grind vegans and other mentally ill for Soylent green, so they trully meet their 0% impact goal. /s
Catmancer9000
Op's dating profile probably went like this: taking care of 130 heifers looking forward to take care of 1 more.
Stratego89
I understood that reference.jpg
uzidoesit2
Hahah, oh man. I've never used tinder though. Never.
Catmancer9000
Grinder?
Nikoli23
Upmost respect. Raising cattle is a tough way to make a living.
uzidoesit2
I work two jobs. Powdercoating and tending to the herd.
hohohogreengiant
Moo
GetOffMyLawnYa
Mooo-ooo
toneman238
Moo; Loo.
MoooCow
Mooo
Thisiscotty
moo
Usernameisalreadyregisteredwasalreadyregistered
And now I can't think of anything but the Diablo II cow level.
Ladydeth68
Hyperloop
lazlo09
Dont buy the cow if u can get the milk for free
Otomasoteraph
What did you say to my mom?
uzidoesit2
Mooooooo
Comet260
Mooooo moo moo moooooo.
Ranos17
Moop moop?
dec9675
Moo
100BEARS
Loo
RockmyJohnson
That cows in a bad mooood
BolenArrow
BITCH WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU SAY ABOUT MY MOM?
GodsFoot
Moother fucker