We start this video by giving copper boluses to the goats and trimming hooves to help keep the herd healthy. Then it's time to mow a pasture that was seeded last fall to help manage weeds and encourage better forage growth. Before wrapping up, I take a quick look at a Ford 501 sickle bar mower that I recently bought at auction. I'll be going over it in much more detail in the next video, so stay tuned! Thanks for following along as we continue building and improving our small sheep and goat farm. If you enjoy these farm vlogs, consider subscribing so you don't miss future projects, equipment reviews, and updates from the farm. Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
Farm Update: Administering Boluses to Goats & Cutting Pasture
Foot scald and foot rot can become a serious problem in a sheep flock, so this week I set out to get ahead of it. What sounded simple quickly turned into a series of experiments, mistakes, and unexpected challenges. In this video I try several different methods to treat foot problems in my sheep, including hoof trimming, foot baths, and antibiotic treatment. Some ideas worked better than others, and a few didn't go according to plan at all. If you're raising sheep, especially Katahdins or other hair sheep, I hope this video helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made along the way. #sheepfarming #katahdin #homestead #sheep #livestock Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
Sheep Foot Bath Experiment Goes Wrong | What I Learned
This video captures a slice of our daily life as we transport some sheep, 3 and a half hours from northwest Arkansas to our farm in south-central Missouri. This is just part of our daily farm life as we're trying to expand our flock of Katahdin/Dorper hair sheep. Wireless trailer lights: https://a.co/d/03Go76T9 (These lights are the new version of what I bought) Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may receive a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
I Bought More Sheep!
In this video I get you all caught up on what's been happening at Plane View Farm. We start by adding a couple wires to the electric fences in the grazing system, so that our new sheep flock can pick up where the cows left off. I also drag the fields with a tire drag on the Farmall 806 tractor to spread out cow pies for a cost friendly way to speed up decomposition, adding fertility to the soil. Next, I give an update on the new baby goats and what happened to our billy goat over the winter. Then, we work the new sheep flock, trimming their feet, giving them ear tags, and deworming them as they come onto the farm. Grazing system videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWJF-GGp4j6NGia2PJnhSpVdvH9cHdoud https://youtu.be/cUL7zq5QhDg Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
Baby Goats, New Sheep, & Getting to Work on the Farm
I potentially stumbled across a huge find at an online auction yard in a possible Farmall Cub Demonstrator tractor. While I can't say for sure if this is actually a Demonstrator Cub, it is definitely worth a peek. This tractor along with other antique Farmall tractors (among other brands), equipment, and implements will be auctioned off on June 25th. Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO Auction Site Link: https://bid.sextonauctioneers.com/ui
Did I Find a REAL Farmall Cub Demonstrator?
In this video we start with a surprising statistic about imports, then move to a comparison of stocking rates between sheep and cattle. This video highlights how hair sheep can produce more marketable animals per acre than cattle under similar forage conditions, showcasing an alternative for sustainable agriculture and livestock production. We're always finding new ways to improve our farming practices here at Plain View Farm. 🌱 Plane View Farm is a small-scale farming operation in the US. Follow along for practical content on livestock management, pasture development, and building a small farm business. Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
Why Farmers Are Switching To Hair Sheep
Hi everyone, this is Plainview Farm, where we no longer have cattle. We've made a big change to our farming operation, moving away from cows entirely. This video shares the update on our small scale farm journey and what this means for our farm life. We're excited for this new chapter and to see how our farm will grow up. https://youtu.be/yOG9mEQzg5Y Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
I Sold Every Cow on the Farm and Here's Why I Stopped Posting
If you're thinking about starting a farm of your own, but you're not exactly sure where to start, this video is for you. I've compiled what I consider to be some of the most helpful information for any new farmer looking to get into farming. This video pulls together the most important clips from my past videos on starting and profiting from a small farm, so you have everything in one place. In this Video: 00:00 - First Things First 03:00 - Avoid Debt! 05:33 - Buy Used Equipment 09:18 - Don't Spend Money Just To Get A Tax Break 11:07 - Think For Yourself 13:56 - Have A Plan Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Want your own Cowboy Hat? https://planeview.farm/store Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO
Don't Start a Farm Until You Watch This
In this video, I’m showing you exactly how I built a simple livestock scale for Plane View Farm using a FSK Livestock Scale Kit I found online without have to do any welding, only treated lumber. If you've been looking for an affordable way to weigh cattle, hogs, goats, or sheep without spending thousands on professional equipment, or needing to learn how to weld, this build is for you! Weighing your animals is critical for tracking growth rates, determining feed efficiency, and dosing medications accurately. But commercial scales are expensive. I’ll take you through the entire process step-by-step—from unboxing the load cells and digital readout to constructing the wooden platform frame. In this video, you'll see: • 0:00 - I bought a Livestock Scale Kit • 00:41 - Unboxing the DIY Scale Kit • 01:29 - Building the wooden frame (No welding!) • 12:39 - Installing the load cells and wiring • 22:05 - Calibrating the digital reader • 26:56 - Testing the scale Tools & Materials Used: • Scale Kit - Amazon Associates Link: https://amzn.to/3PAjs9B • Pressure Treated Lumber o 2 – 4x4x16.5” o 3 – 2x6x6’ o 2 – 2x4x6’ o 2 – 2x4x16.5” • Drill/Impact driver, Screwdrivers (1 Philips, 1 flat) • Deck Screws 2.5” & Lag Screws 3.5” Check out our website: https://planeview.farm Want your own Cowboy Hat? https://planeview.farm/store Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planeviewfarmMO Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may receive a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
A DIY Livestock Scale For Less Than $300 (No Welding Required!)
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