Thanks for the leads... I will follow up on the info provided. The last couple of years I bred by black angus back to a black angus bull. I was wanting to get a Hereford Bull and kick out some black baldies... In years past I procrastinated and waited until too late to find a bull and...
Due to a late season drought (2010) I did not get my fall stand of fescue in my pastures for my cattle. Therefore I have noticed a significant increase in the amount of hay consumption. Would adding a protein tub reduce the amount of hay consumed ?
I am a cow/calf producer. Black angus is my choice.
Lessons learned :
1. leave calves alone... mommas know what they are doing with them
2. the quality of my cattle are a direct result of the quality of my pastures (invest in pastures)
3. don't make them pets... . you dont want an 1100 lb...
Thanks Red Bull..... You just dont know about these cattle... sometimes they dont make good choices... I got plenty of good green spring grass but I kinda figured they'd try to eat a roll even if it was bad....
If I put some old hay rolls into an erosion area in one of my pastures does this impose any health risk for my cattle ?
If I have plenty of green grass will the cows still try to eat some several year old bad hay rolls ?
My donkeys do great with our cattle. I leave them together year round. I did have my Jack cut so that took a bit of spirit out of him. He is much gentler and doesnt chase the calves like he once did. They definately defend the cattle against any outside predators including my neighbors dogs...
WOW... I just priced some MaxQ fescue seed. Anybody have access to any discount coupons you could email me ?
Co-op telling me $100 per 20lb bag plus $20 surcharge to place the order.....