Calf Muddying the waters

[A.J.]

I had to apologize to the dogs. I blamed them for jumping in the water trough and making a mess. I have some calves up to wean, and this steer evidently likes to take a dip and is getting him a spot wallered out. He's been doing this the last few days. Guess he saw some of the neighbors cows in their pond and figured it was a good idea.

 

[GoWyo]

There's always one. Usually stick their muddy feet in the round bale feeder too, and then crawl in it and crap all over the hay. Sometimes they get sold as a single just to lower my blood pressure.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I had to apologize to the dogs. I blamed them for jumping in the water trough and making a mess. I have some calves up to wean, and this steer evidently likes to take a dip and is getting him a spot wallered out. He's been doing this the last few days. Guess he saw some of the neighbors cows in their pond and figured it was a good idea.

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That's annoying.

 

[simme]

Is he on endophyte fescue? Fescue cattle sometimes like to stand in ponds and streams. Sometimes they stand in mud holes or water tubs.

 

[A.J.]

That's annoying.

Yes it is. Get tired of having to get more fresh water. Gonma make some changes to the water setup til he's gone in couple weeks

 

[A.J.]

Is he on endophyte fescue? Fescue cattle sometimes like to stand in ponds and streams. Sometimes they stand in mud holes or water tubs.

Yep. We're mostly fescue around here. His fur is a little thicker than the other calves, so he stays hotter than the others.