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    DIY Calf Repair

    Hi CT friends, I haven't been around much so I'm not sure what I've missed. We had some excitement a couple of weeks ago and I have photos so I thought I'd come by. To any beginners out there, the only reason we "tried this at home" was because we called our vet first and she advised us to. If...
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    Setting up a scale, never done it

    What would be the difference between a set up like this from BB Scales? $525 + shipping: http://bbscales.com/Build-Your-Own-Scale-Kit-5000lb-Capacity-BB81.htm And one like this from Valley Vet? $879.95, free freight. They are two of the more affordable ones I've seen. Any thoughts on quality...
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    What to do with a troublesome rooster...

    Make rooster soup!? We bought a few older chicks over the summer because we needed a few more hens. One grew up to be a beautiful rooster who was peaceable with everyone including the rooster we already had. Last week he decided to make his move and he issued a challenge when we weren't home...
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    New camera, some pics

    I've only had it for two days and don't fully know how to use it. Haven't seen anything too exciting yet, just a bunch of pics of the girls. And the guys. It's been a bit hazy here and DRY.
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    AI ? - How long to settle

    We inseminate tomorrow (!). My question is how long does the semen remain viable and what is the time window for settling? We plan to turn out our bull 15 days after AI and preg test them by blood draw 30 days after AI. I'd like to adjust that date based on how long it could take them to settle...
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    Wish us luck!?

    In a few weeks, we'll be AI'ing for the first time. Gonna use our herd bull as clean up. Wasn't gonna say anything just yet. You know, not wanting to jinx it or count our eggs before they're hatched and all. I don't have anyone else who understands why this would be even remotely exciting...
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    Weigh in on scales?

    Not that I can buy a scale right now, but I very rarely see them listed and came across this one. It's a beam scale, beam is in that metal box. Needs tires and "works but needs to be calibrated." For when the time comes, what would be a good durable scale and a reasonable price to pay...
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    Sheath Q

    Is this a sloppy sheath? I don't always have a good eye, but this bull seems nicer than the typical craigslist bull.
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    What to do with too many hot peppers

    Since I contribute very little to the gardening efforts around here, I don't try to decide what gets planted. But geesh, we've had hot peppers coming out of our ears this summer. That's winding down now, but I finally figured out a good use for them. I like to let them get red and ripe. We...
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    Input on a possible trade

    I listed six cattle for sale and got offered a small trailer which is a tempting trade. Even though we only need one a few times a year, I hate not having our own. We have to hire or rent and although it saves us registration and maintenance it's a real pain. Question is, do you know anything...
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    Opinions on some heifers

    These are some heifers from last year. We'd like to keep one or more as replacements. Any opinions on which are best? Feed is always poor this time of year and they have not been babied. #1 Red Angus, on the small side from a smaller framed cow, 5 months younger than the rest #2...
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    Pic of the Day

    Does anyone else have a pic of the day? This one is just too funny to me. Bug eyed little little sucker was born on Easter. Some of these sh cattle are just too docile for me. This one's mom allows the older calves to steal milk, so we had to separate them today.
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    Heifer + 112 lb calf = crappy night

    The heifer is still down. She can sit up and crawl but not stand yet. We're hoping she will make it so we can at least say we saved her, we lost the calf. She's a big girl but the calf was huge. There was no room to feel around and I wasn't sure if we'd be able to get the shoulders, but we did...
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    Ranch visit in Hawaii

    Been meaning to post a few pics from our visit to Hawaii in January. It felt so good to be in warm, tropical weather. We were only there a few days, but one of the highlights of our trip was visiting good friends who live and work on a large cattle ranch on the lower slopes of snow capped Mauna...
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    2010 Weaned Calves (pics)

    These are after pictures of some of our spring calves. http://www.cattletoday.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=63786 Hereford x red angus heifer Shorthorn x red angus heifer Shorthorn x red angus steer Shorthorn x red angus heifer Hereford/Limousin x red angus steer
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    '10 Spring Calves

    I enjoy seeing everyone else's calves and wish ours were as big and thick. Here are a few pics anyway... Spring has reached us and the buckeye's have leafed out. The oaks are next and will probably pop within the week. This is the shorthorn cow who caused such a fuss... ...and here's her...
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    Stupid things cows do

    We keep our bull with the cows until calving starts and our up and coming heifers stay separated with our butcher steer. When calves start dropping, we put the bull with the steer and move the heifers in with the cows. This system has worked fine in the past. This year, the heifers have been...
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    Used/New Liquid Nitrogen Tank Questions

    I've been looking at semen tanks and I found a used Taylor Wharton 34XT that I can get for $350 plus about $60 shipping. The tank is 7-8 years old and is in use by the current owner. When new, this tank has a 212 day working duration. Full weight is about 95 lbs. I like the fact that it wouldn't...
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    Nice article about my neck of the woods

    http://www.westernhorseman.com/index.php/ranchlands/article/135-riding-among-giants.html This is an article about a family in our area. The giant sequoias are above us and the valley and cities are below. Depending on the time of year, I see Burk cattle when I look out my front window. See some...
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    Two Ranching Articles

    I'd rather read ranching articles than stories about kidnapped children, murdered models, and skanky wannabe actresses/sex tape stars. They're just not in your face unless you look for them. Here are two I read this morning. Nicer way to start the day. First is about an 84 year old man winding...
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