Is there a way to determine how tall a bull will be at maturity. Is there a percentage to use at 6 months 12 months etc.? I have a six month old that is taller...
Look at his father. From: dextercattleonly@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dextercattleonly@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stanley Holmes Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009...
I have two questions. One is what do people do organically for flies while milking? We are so bothered by the flies! Then I also have a question regarding last...
Way back before DDT, lindane, and such Shell Oil sold a stock spray made of Pyrethreum. Pyrethreum is organic as far as I know. It is derived from pulverized...
Thanks CJ that's very interesting. I have sprayed some spray that is OMRI certified and it is basically pyrethrum. But then I read a note on the side of it...
I shampoo my cows during warm weather. They like it. I use regular shampoo—VO5, Sauvé, or whatever is on sale---and a matching conditioner. I use warm...
What do you use to “scrub” them with? Rag or brush or? I definitely think this is the ticket. I will try soon and see if that helps. Thanks so much! ...
I wet the cows with warm water; then pour diluted shampoo over their backs. I splash on a little more shampoo as I wash them with my hands. If I use a brush...
pedicure too?, when you are done there, I have a couple girls here that have a hot date with a bull this fall...... LOL Cheers.. Tim Col2v8 "Beware lest anyone...
I cant catch one of the heifers... she's just a year old.., .... she gored and kicked me when I cornered her in the barn the other night when I was trying to ...
I think the cows like to be clean and they certainly enjoy the shampooing. I have only two cows so I can afford to do things differently. As for pedicures,...
I have a calf that is 3months old. She has been very active and friendly. Eating well both nursing and hay/grass. This morning at 5am I heard her mother loudly...
I'd tie her up for a couple of days. Give her hay and water. Give her lots of attention with touching, talking, and making sure she understands that you are...
http://spalding-labs.com/ I ordered some for the summer about 5 or 6 years ago, I should probably order some more for this year. Hugely effective. of course I...
The donkey thing does work wonders. They are more stubborn than the cow is. Suzy ... From: glass71909 To: dextercattleonly@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June...
with dogs? How does that work? Dog tied to another dog or what? My neighbor across the road shows cattle and he has a mule that breaks all of his show calves...
Yes, an unruly dog tied to a "good" dog. Teaches them to follow and to have the right kind of attitude and be submissive. Good dogs go far in teaching bad dogs...
Misty is a 4 year old Dexter heifer. She stands 47" tall and has been used in a petting zoo. She is a sweet cow to get along with & has a super personality....
... It would depend upon whether you wanted to 'break' the calf or make a pet of it. It's not the way I would do it. I'd worry about the rope getting wound...
The VA State Fair forms are now available on line. Last year's Dexter show was a huge hit - let's make sure we have even more dexters there this year! ...
When my neighbor does this, there is no rope to get wound around something. The calf and the mule have a *very* short rope between their two halters. Like less...
Thanks Genebo, Dirk and anyone else who gave me instructions, places to look for materials, etc for the fencing. Do to money consraints, I decided to buy the...
Ann One of the methods of putting up electric fence is to use the gray electrical pvc pipe. 3/4". Drill holes or notch where you want your wires. Drive them...
... The outside fencing is mostly t-posts with either barbed wire or stock fencing, so I would need plastic insulators for those wouldn't I? On the corner...
I have never used the donkey method. But, I wouldn't tie a heifer that is trying to gore its owner to a donkey. She might well gore the donkey. When I...
I've tied her repeatedly for a few hours when I can catch her, but maybe a few days would work better...at very least, I'll be keeping her for a breeder for...
Hi Tim, If the heifer has promise, ie: good conformation and milkiness in her background, then she is worth working with. Keep her penned so that she looks to...
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