I never have had to worry about predators, and my area's farmers have had trouble. My cattle are very protective. when one of our poland china hogs got into...
I have never put a halter on cattle before, how do I start training her? I have a rope halter (halter and lead one peace) I have a barn to work in and a 6...
... to ... comes) ... It's just the right time to begin her training. First you need to tame and gentle her. The more time you spend with her the better. Feed...
Last evening around dusk, my wife saw some deer down in the corner of one pasture. At the same time, our livestock guard dock also spotted them and ran down...
Oh, I have seen deer run smack dab into a lot of things, like the side of ny car! They really aren;t the smartest things, especially when afraid! And yes,...
What pour on wormers are best and which ones are safe for bred cows? Would appreciate anyones input on how often and how they rotate which products, how young...
Hi all, I am new to this list and have yet to purchase any Dexters, but I am hot on the trail of several.. :-) Anyway.. I am wondering a bit about butcher...
... am hot on the trail of several.. :-) ... what age do Dexters finish at and what sort of weights can I expect (live weight, hanging weight, actual meat...
A warm greetings to everyone in this group. Thanks for letting me join. I do not have a Dexter or a cow. I have a small family farm of 9 acres in southern...
Hi David, Your decision to look at the dexters wont be unrewarding. I'm in the same kind of situation as you with 12 acres, 3 in trees/windbreak. We escaped...
I have an 8 month old red, horned, dexter bull calf for sale. He has been tested Chrondro non carrier. His ADCA registration number is 21060. There are...
Hi Wendy Great questions. Here's my take. My bulls Long legged beef type. live weights have been between 900 and 1000 lbs. Hanging weights have been...
... Thank you for your post. Today my father in law came over and we went out with her in the barn. He got the halter around her neck,luckly there was a steer...
... <matlori2007@...> wrote: ... cow, ... Lori, When the man milks Ruffles with just feed, he puts the bucket in the milking stall. While he milks Ruffles,...
I have a month old bull calf and would appreciate any help on when to dehorn and also when and how to ban him.Will making him a steer at an early age improve...
Hi, I am seeking about forty (40) Milking Devon. I am willing to purchase as few or as many as you have to sell. I require that I am able to see the cattle in...
We de-horned our calf with Dr. Naylors Dehorning paste. I don't think you can't use it anymore, since it needs to be used within 5 days of birth. Not exactly...
I have sent both bulls and steers to slaughter and both have made delicious beef. All have been about two years old. I don't dehorn any of my cattle. C. J....
Now is the time to dehorn probably. I use an electric dehorner and it works very well if you apply it properly. Make sure you can feel both horn buds -...
For sale: Legend Red Magnum, ADCA 020355 polled red Dexter bull calf born 5/01/08. His dam was one of my foundation animals with an exceptional udder. Magnum...
Hi Guy, My website is listed on the original post, the price is not listed however. I can send a picture to those that request one.. there also is a picture...
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