I found a little dexter cross heifer calf that I am hoping to get my hands on. But, I need some info first. She was calved in March. How long should she...
I always wean at 3 months, assuming the calf is eating hay/grain and grazing on her own as well. This is adjusted based on the size of the calf, etc. I...
Kim, Our vet says that you can wean at 6 weeks safely. This is a good time of year.., the calf should be nibbling on grass. Personally I would give her a...
Great info guys, thank you very much. Gives me courage to do this. Goats are really so much more complicated!! We are in Western Washington. Any way to find...
... I raise Muscovies. Yes, they can be helpful. I have mine wandering about in the rabbit barn. They do keep the flies down to a dull roar, but there are...
Another question. What causes are there for scours in calves, how common are they, and what do you do for them? I'd like to stay as natural as possible, but...
Haven't had any complaints with our vet.?? If you live anywhere near Kapowsin I'll give you his number.? Oh and I'm a novice at cows to, but I wouldn't wean as...
Where did you say you are in WA???? Denise WA ... From: Kimberly Smith <k_frog100@...> To: dextercattleonly@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 1 May 2009 6:29...
... Hi, Denise. I am west of you a couple hours, on the south end of the Hood Canal. Might be good to have a good cattle savy vet's number on hand, though,...
UGH! I am stressing out a bit, here, lol. The person who has the calf now has decided s/he needs to move them out asap. They are just more than they can...
If you get this calf she can be finished on good alfalfa and sweet grain but calf formula or goat's milk will give you a stronger, healthier animal in the long...
... I think I am going to get her! The owner/seller emailed me and let me know that she's still available. I am hoping to head down there tomorrow to take a...
If she is 2 months old and has been with her mother all this time she will be okay if she is eating well already. You will have to be the judge of that. Take...
This calf sounds pretty small. A lamb nipple will be fine. A soda bottle of milk 3 times a day along with good grass and alfalfa is fine. I would not put...
... You are a BLESSING Margaret, thank you! I am feeling more and more confident as I get more answers. I told one gal, I feel like a new bride! Giddy and...
How much grain should I be feeding her, or expect her to eat? Free choice alfalfa, or a set amount? How soon can I allow her to graze on fresh grass? Are...
A handful of grain, not free-choice. Free choice alfalfa but make sure it is clean and fresh. Green grass anytime but make sure she has a full stomach of dry...
we had 6 LGD puppies born a couple weeks ago.. if anyone wants one 1/2 Kuvacz and 1/2 Maremma Mom ( Ruby) is a 2 year old Kuvacz coyote/fox/racoon killer, a...
not the cow me!!!! Our Gloria is 9 mos and 1 week pregnant. She is breathing heavy, appears to be swollen (from the rear), no sign of mucus, just "on guard",...
Dexters rarely let you see them calf. I have a friend who begs me to call her when a cow is calving. I never get to call her. My cows and heifers just pop...
How do you like this cross? I hear good things about it. My LGDs are 1/2 Maremma 1/2 Pyrenees. They are good dogs but really tough to keep in and boy do...
I think you have done all you can do. The chances are very good that you will simply find a newborn calf. I check on my cows every few hours when I expect...
Margaret.. I couldnt have this place without the dogs.. they were the first critter decision I made before I even got here.. I researched dogs for about 8...
Hi Tim, I had Maremma dogs for the goats and sheep. Since I got rid of them, the remaining Maremma keep the chickens and turkeys safe. Most farms even in...
Thanks Margaret, this is what I needed, a little reassurance. Is it true about her rear swelling as a sign? And her body shape has totally changed, seems...
I couldn't agree more Margaret, if there is a change in the barometric pressure they will do it also. Women are the same way. Ask any maternity nurse, moon...
Goats or cows, it's really all the same, labor starts and then with each contraction they get closer and closer. The front feet and head come and so on. If...
Yep, sounds like birthing to me. This is what mine did two months ago before she had the baby. I was lucky enough to be there when it happened Gretchen ...
These are all normal signs that she is getting very close Days before they actually calve, their vulva will swell and became soft and floppy looking. The...
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