Recent content by T-Bone

Sorry to report that the two bull caves did not make it. However, the heifer is doing fine. I appreciate all the good information and suggestions that I received. I have four school-aged children all interested in cattle. I feel that this will be a good way to get them hands on experience on...

Is it a problem if he does not want to stand up?

Bought three calves at the auction last Friday. They were in real bad shape. Already lost one. Paid an average of 40.00 ea. I have a heifer (2-3weeks old) and a bull calve (4-5weeks old). The bull calve would not drink milk replacer at first. He does eat creep, Calf Manna and grass. His stools...

I had some questions about harvesting some hay at my place. I called the county extension agent to come over and take a look. He told me that they recommend the hay be harvested every 30 day for maximum nutritional value. Otherwise the protein content would be too low. So with the small amount...

I have a friend that stumbles across good deals all the time. It’s not by accident. Good thing happen to good people. Maybe you can help him sell the rest of his hay.

Look at your specifications for the linear ft max. 1.You may have too many feet of wire. 2. The amp rating could be for smaller cattle. 3. Good ground. Verify that you have a 4-6’ grounding rod with good clean contact. 4. Go with a heavier gauge stainless steal wire. A thicker wire will carry...

More good info...... http://www.southshadow.homestead.com/EPDs.html

Some good info to read. http://www.herfnet.com/Genetics/epd_desc.htm

Looks like a good back-up plan if I decide to do this deal and need to unload. Thanks for the info.

Are you saying its to far a haul?

Do you have any info on the dairy sasle?

How much will you get for that Jersey in the pic?

I called to verify the breed. It is Jersey bull calves not HolsteinxAngus. What do you think of a 20-30 calve operation?

Just got off the phone with the man. Jersey bull calves at 35-50. No heifers at that price.

I should have more information by tomorrow. I will call the man today. I have not committed to doing this but if I see an opportunity to make some money I will.