Kathie in Thorp
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Weird, but apparently true story. http://okcfox.com/news/local/sheriff-ok ... alving-cow
pdfangus":2pxnr6al said:so yall pull calves without securing the danged cow????
I would never risk being hooked to a large animal over which I had no control.
pdfangus":3hzqm3c5 said:so yall pull calves without securing the danged cow????
I would never risk being hooked to a large animal over which I had no control.
I plaited three strands of baler twine and made me a puller and work with the cow like you but I do have her confined to a chute. Have had this "puller" for years and works great. Luckily I haven't needed it lately.JWBrahman":1l0uzf2w said:pdfangus":1l0uzf2w said:so yall pull calves without securing the danged cow????
I would never risk being hooked to a large animal over which I had no control.
All the time. Never used a set of chains in my life. Use a soft horse rope and pull in sync with contractions.
Supa Dexta":77ocqydc said:Sounds like some pretty easy pulls if you're doing it with string, rope, and the cow getting ups momentum.
Some of these northern animals, and the force it takes would frighten you. 2 men playing themselves out on the end of 6ft puller, type force. And that's not bragging - it's not fun for anyone involved.
Supa Dexta":2fyssa1j said:Sounds like some pretty easy pulls if you're doing it with string, rope, and the cow getting ups momentum.
Some of these northern animals, and the force it takes would frighten you. 2 men playing themselves out on the end of 6ft puller, type force. And that's not bragging - it's not fun for anyone involved.
TexasBred":2zf6gma1 said:Supa Dexta":2zf6gma1 said:Sounds like some pretty easy pulls if you're doing it with string, rope, and the cow getting ups momentum.
Some of these northern animals, and the force it takes would frighten you. 2 men playing themselves out on the end of 6ft puller, type force. And that's not bragging - it's not fun for anyone involved.
Ever tried to break three strands of baling twine plaited together?? Pretty stout stuff. Never had one break myself. Taking advantage of the movement and contractions of the cow is pretty much SOP around here and all I do is assist her not try to overpower her. Just because a cow is big and the calf is big does not mean it has to be an all night affair. NO idea what "north" has to do with it. 1600 lbs. is the same north or south. My experience is that "two" men usually get in each other's way more than complimenting each other especially if neither has much experience.