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    Grinding your own meat

    Thank you very much. I do have a vacuum sealer - they are great.
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    Grinding your own meat

    turkey burger. I found some recipes for sausage.
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    Grinding your own meat

    For Christmas I received a commerical meat grinder. I have a whole turkey that I would like to make into ground turkey. Can anyone provide me with any tips on the best way to grind up the meat; what spices, etc., if any I should add to the meat when I grind it up; what consistency the meat...
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    Calf Coat/warmer

    Has anyone ever used a calf coat/calf warmer? I have 2 calves that should be born in January and where I live winters can be harsh. The calves will have access to a barn at all times, they will also be with their mothers. I am just wondering if I am wasting my money purchasing these coats...
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    Calf sold - Mom's milk

    I sold my 2 1/2 month old calf who was eating and drinking on her own but still enjoying mom's milk. Do I need to give mom anything to dry her up or just let her go and let nature take its course. (As you can see, this was my first calf). Thanks.
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    "Livestock Sitter"

    I have been thinking about starting up a "livestock sitter" service in my area and was wondering if any one out there does this kind of service? If so, what would you typically charge, i.e., a certain amount per animal or a certain amount per hour? OR - any ideas on what you may be willing to...
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    Cow back with bull

    I have seen this question on the forum before but I cannot find the answer. How long after the cow has given birth to the calf can you put the cow back in with the bull. 4 months after the birth sticks in my mind but I could be totally wrong. Thanks.
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    Dexter calf

    My Dexter delivered her first calf a little over a week ago and she is adorable - I must say. Anyway, I will need to sell her eventually and was wondering, since this is the first cow I have ever sold, if anyone knows what the going price is nowadays for a purebreed Dexter? I bought her mother...
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    Follow-up question

    See how new I am at this "grand-cow-ma" business. Thanks again. :D
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    Follow-up question

    re: my question earlier today about my calf born on Tuesday. Do I need to do anything special to "mom's" udders? Thanks again, you guys are lifesavers.
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    Calf born on Tuesday -

    She is a Dexter - a dual purpose as they call them if you are not familiar with Dexter's.
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    Calf born on Tuesday -

    My first so I have a few questions if anyone can help me out. Mom and calf seem to be doing good, calf is getting her milk from mom and the mother instinct has come out in mom (this is her first). We were going to have the vet out to look everyone over but if they seem to be doing okay - so I...
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    How much feed

    They are in good shape, they look healthy, act healthy, play, etc. I am going to the feed store in a day or two - I will ask them and see what they say. Thank you very much.
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    How much feed

    I have a couple of Dexter cows (bull and heifer). I feed them chop feed - the bull is 1 1/2 and the heifer is 2 1/2 and pregnant. My vet told me just to feed the heifer (I did not have the bull at that time) about 3/4 of a cup a day but they seem like they are starving. They do get hay and are...
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    Separating cows and calves

    I have a 5-month-old heifer calf and a year old bull as well as a 2-year-old heifer. I will be breeding the bull and the 2-year-old heifer. Right now I have the three of them together in one pasture. Should I separate the heifer calf from the bull? I should also point out that the bull and 2 yr...
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