ILfarmersdaughter
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The design is different and the price is also different! Pros/cons?
I am by myself frequently so ease of use is a big priority.
I am by myself frequently so ease of use is a big priority.
dun":29a63ju8 said:Change the cow herd genetics, or change the bull, or change the feed regimen.
TNMasterBeefProducer":1iflbapm said:ILfarmersdaughter":1iflbapm said:Uh I have owned cattle for 28 years and I am not aware of anyone with more than one cow that has 100% avoided pulling a calf for one reason or another. Being prepared does not equal being irresponsible or stupid. I need a new one and am looking for reviews.
That above statement is incorrect. Especially in my case. Now you are aware of someone that has not pulled a calf in 36 years.
dun":1upe42k9 said:TNMasterBeefProducer":1upe42k9 said:ILfarmersdaughter":1upe42k9 said:Uh I have owned cattle for 28 years and I am not aware of anyone with more than one cow that has 100% avoided pulling a calf for one reason or another. Being prepared does not equal being irresponsible or stupid. I need a new one and am looking for reviews.
That above statement is incorrect. Especially in my case. Now you are aware of someone that has not pulled a calf in 36 years.
Pulled the first calf in 30 plus years year before last. Bought a bred heifer that tried to have a 110 pound calf. Needed the calf jack on that one. Even bad presentations can be pulled with out a jack.
TNMasterBeefProducer":77yokag6 said:I don't use a calf puller because I have never needed one. My cattle have never had any calving problems. I just go out there and find new calves. I think you need a different bull, perhaps new cows and a new bull, or like dun said change your feeding regimen. Although I did read an article, I think it might have been in "The Cattleman" magazine that said feeding of cattle during late pregnancy had no direct correlation to dystocia. By the way I have over 1 cow. In fact I have 46 head total and two bulls. Still have never had to pull a calf since I got out of raising herefords and beefmasters back in the 70's. Never so much as a malpresentation since the 70's.
"Just go out there and find new calves".
ILfarmersdaughter":18xvb092 said:Here is a link:
http://www.gilgray.com.au/vink.php
So I guess I need to rush to the sale barn with my inferior cows and buy some of these magic cows that will never, ever have calving problems. Either that or I need the link to buy the powers to see into the future and know cows/heifer will not ever need help.
As far as just needing a man instead of a puller, I was not aware the male anatomy part of the equipment necessary to pull a calf. My Dad thought the big ole combine required male anatomy to make it run. Turns out the combine didn't care.
I hope everyone has a successful calving season and may your pullers all gather dust.