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Tried that here...didnt work unfortunately. Just too cold at night? IDK.

I have seen where you take a black stock tank, cut a good sized square out of it and replace with a piece of plexiglass (sealing it well obviously). Face tank to south so it picks up maximum sun exposure and "stores" heat in the water. Insulate sides and back. Have also seen where you half bury...

This! At my FIL farm, his daddy put guard rail up for alley way leading to the chute over 40 years ago. Still standing today. I replaced a few switch ties 3 years ago because they were rotted. His dad's cattle were pretty rank back in the day so I been told. FILs cattle are very mild.

Look forward to seeing how you did. Hope you faired well.

I like to butcher mine at about 16 to 19 months. I don't push them real hard to start. I just let them grow(quality hay and a light amount of grain) without pushing for finish too early. If it was a Feb or Mar calf this year, you should easily have it ready to go by Sept or Oct next year. You...

Precisely what happened to me as well! :mad:

Almost looks like he is wearing cleats in that pic. :tiphat: to Wally🍻

Wish I had more crabgrass. The cows flat devour it.

Well, i feel pretty good after reading this... all I have trouble with is the occasional warm Coors light, not enough time for fishing, and the random stray cat!

Yes. She was actually nursing on her Jeanne. Latched and sucking.

Great recommendation RBB. I have a question for you. I have never had a cow or even a yearling do this. Watching tonight, i caught a weaned yearling hereford sucking on another hereford cow(not her dam either). Do they never grow out of this? If i load her up and take her home for the rest of...

Homerun right here. We started supplementing with Selenium (home is in selenium deficient soil) and the calf crop this year is the most active, aggressive pursuers of udder we have ever had. Remarkable difference.

You are a blessed man Silver.

https://youtu.be/uggLO2kynKg

Great newsletter Jeanne. Doc Hilton is a super guy! Really enjoyed his article on pulling calfs.

Half way done today. Sitting 50/50 so far. Wouldn't bother me if the rest were bull calfs.

Just got in from shoveling out the feed bunks and putting some grain out. Cows have a nice snow/ice coat. Feels like -3 with 10 mph winds out of the NW. Looks like winter is finally arriving here.

Only time I ever need a hotshot is unloading at the butcher. Have had a few times where the steers would absolutely NOT come off the trailer for love nor money. Canes, rattle paddle, even getting up in there and cranking tails. Had to hit 1 or 2 with the fire stick. Never had a dark cutter, but...

+1. I keep basic repair parts on hand just in case. Haven't used any yet. Been in 3 winters now.

I made the mistake of walking into the house after checking hogs once....just once! Mama bear let me know that will never happen again!