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<blockquote data-quote="AngusLimoX" data-source="post: 198523" data-attributes="member: 3319"><p>As you can see time can be important and I know this may seem silly, but I like to have a clock handy.</p><p></p><p> I don't normally wear a watch so I have to go get one or get in a building that has a clock to watch.</p><p></p><p>If these are your first you are gonna be amazed at the time distortion. Minutes will seem like hours.</p><p></p><p>Try to relax and remember the good information you are getting here. The heifers themselves are gonna give you a lot of information about how they are doing and that will settle YOU down. :lol: </p><p></p><p>Tagging - I have to tag by myself but I get help when it is available. Normally will only tag if I can seperate momma from calf with a 6 foot diamond gate or a bale ring! The grain trick is good and have done that, but depending on her instinct she may leave the grain if she sees you at her calf.</p><p></p><p>If you think the calves momma is a problem, you will really be in trouble with all the cows ready to do you once the calf bawls when the tag goes in. Never do it without an out for yourself. What ever their disposition/manner is now - you may not recognize them after they calf.</p><p></p><p>I have been told nothing is more unpredicatable than a newly promoted cow!</p><p></p><p>Good Luck and have fun! :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AngusLimoX, post: 198523, member: 3319"] As you can see time can be important and I know this may seem silly, but I like to have a clock handy. I don't normally wear a watch so I have to go get one or get in a building that has a clock to watch. If these are your first you are gonna be amazed at the time distortion. Minutes will seem like hours. Try to relax and remember the good information you are getting here. The heifers themselves are gonna give you a lot of information about how they are doing and that will settle YOU down. :lol: Tagging - I have to tag by myself but I get help when it is available. Normally will only tag if I can seperate momma from calf with a 6 foot diamond gate or a bale ring! The grain trick is good and have done that, but depending on her instinct she may leave the grain if she sees you at her calf. If you think the calves momma is a problem, you will really be in trouble with all the cows ready to do you once the calf bawls when the tag goes in. Never do it without an out for yourself. What ever their disposition/manner is now - you may not recognize them after they calf. I have been told nothing is more unpredicatable than a newly promoted cow! Good Luck and have fun! :lol: [/QUOTE]
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