Recent content by Hardnosecattleco

I use plastic forklift totes. One has a lid the other I just have a sheet of plywood. They work good. Might be a cheaper option than a job site box if u can find them

I haven't looked in awhile but have u looked into reel tuff equipment? I was shopping for them awhile back then remembered I like struggling so never bought a squeeze. I remember they were a really good price tho. This was at the time I assume like anything else

A old street sweeper brush does the trick and if you know the right people you can usually get them for free

Depending whatever people say on here I'm highly considering trying that tongue and groove pvc decking. I don't really want to put in a factory replacement mainly for coat reasons but also like to me it looks like the same stuff.

What's everyone's thoughts on box spreader floor replacements? I just picked up a project spreader and floor is getting shot figured time to replace it before I need need it. It's a new idea 3622. I was thinking I should go with a poly floor. Any insight? Was thinking it's the same stuff as that...

Ya with everything going up I'm afraid I might have to raise my prices this coming year as well. I keep a eye on craigslist see what people are asking and I am seeing a upward trend. Me personally I sell it all by winter so I don't have to store it and I just have the customers to do so but...

I just run a poly tank with a heater from tractor supply. I've been lucky enough to been able to keep the float on it this winter. It's also inside tho. We run all miraco waterers at the dairy and don't usually have to much issue. Keep heat on it gave enough cows drinking from it you shouldn't...

We don't have to put fertilizer and pesticides on our crops but when your limited on acres to feed your animals is where fertilizer comes in play also manure only offers so many nutrients not all of them that such crops require. We use pesticides cause when that worm or bug comes in and trust...

Most organic dairy's I've seen around usually are the biggest slim balls around. Just cause it's labeled organic doesn't mean they don't pull there strings cheat the system. I'm sure there's guys out there that are legit and do it by the book but as randall said lower production and higher cost...

Alot more start up cost with dairy. The cash flow is there monthly vs the beef were there isn't. Dairy your stuck to what the milk plant/ co-op pays you. Beef you have options far as marketing your own beef sending to different auction barns etc. To each is own I suppose. There both buissnesses...

In the dairy industry every fresh cow I give 1.5cc of oxy IM. Oxytocin is naturally produced and can achieve it without giving it such. According to the vet I asked years ago he told me anymore than that you are wasting it. Oxytocin is for more than milk let down it also helps with cleanings and...

As being in the dairy industry and seeing what and how u can change a herd with epds. I'm a firm believer in them with my decisions on my beef cattle. But I also look at the bull pictures so it is and can be a toss up if the numbers are right and the bull looks terrible I don't use that bull...

Good help is hard to find that's for sure. But I do wonder and I'm not taking sides by any means. But I do wonder what kinda guy he is to work for. What does he do to motivate? How well does he pay? All stuff like that. I'm sure it's all on the kids cause they weren't taught what the value of a...

Shoot after reading the replies I feel like the odd man out at 28. I run anywhere from 10 to 20 head currently. All different breeds. My main focus and goal is all red angus and herefords. Heck I suppose I got into cattle when I was a little boy grandpa gave me a cow when I was 8. She was long...

Cost from what I gather. It's one thing I've considered getting into since there are to local small breweries by me and from what I gather they just give the stuff away. I haven't looked into it enough to say. Couple years back after a hard winter my cows needed condition so I just fed my usual...