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<blockquote data-quote="preston39" data-source="post: 79941" data-attributes="member: 1487"><p>Shorty,</p><p></p><p>If she is a good cow which produces a good calf...give her a break!</p><p></p><p>That ax handle will only get in your way. An attacking 1000-1200# new mama will not be deterred by it and if you do get a lick in,... her momentum, generally, will do you much damage. Generally one does not walk around cows with an ax handle and thererfore they do not know what it is. </p><p></p><p>Most new mamas will not eat protein..nor do they need it...for 24-36 hours. They may take some good hay which is is ok but, feeding her is the last thing an ...expectant human foster dad.... needs to plan for.</p><p></p><p>There are many ways to deal with a new mama..one favorite is a 8' x 8' X 6' tall..polled at top and bottom..., 3 point hitch mounted cyclone fence corral. Just back up to the little fellow and lower it. If for some reason he is to be taken..built in to the front is a 2' section with a wire floor..put him there and mom can see him all the way to the barn. Use it with a smaller tractor so you will have a better chance getting in under limbs..etc. </p><p></p><p>I might mention the cyclone wire is stretched in a couple places and that did not occur because it set out in the sun and rain!!!</p><p></p><p>My favorite way is to get mom in the barn in a FRESHLY HAYED STALL for birthing. When we see the appearance of the water bag or a wandering appearance in her actions in she comes. If there are any problems she is under control...to assist...to milk...or to help in many required ways. Once you get to know your cows...1 day is max we have em up before birth. Usually hours.</p><p></p><p>Stalls should be keep clean/daily with fresh hay/straw. </p><p></p><p>Three days turn them out. We feed expectant moms dry feed in the late afteroon that will delay..generally... birth during the night..yotes and all considered. I keep a large plastic pan in the truck with a bag of mixed/sweet feed...they have a hard time turning it down.</p><p></p><p>We are fortunate to have an extra former horse barn(which has been cleaned and sprayed) with 22 stalls. They have been full..and nearly.. on more than one occasion with new mamas to be. The adjacent stall is kept empty for access to the... going ons.</p><p></p><p>BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="preston39, post: 79941, member: 1487"] Shorty, If she is a good cow which produces a good calf...give her a break! That ax handle will only get in your way. An attacking 1000-1200# new mama will not be deterred by it and if you do get a lick in,... her momentum, generally, will do you much damage. Generally one does not walk around cows with an ax handle and thererfore they do not know what it is. Most new mamas will not eat protein..nor do they need it...for 24-36 hours. They may take some good hay which is is ok but, feeding her is the last thing an ...expectant human foster dad.... needs to plan for. There are many ways to deal with a new mama..one favorite is a 8' x 8' X 6' tall..polled at top and bottom..., 3 point hitch mounted cyclone fence corral. Just back up to the little fellow and lower it. If for some reason he is to be taken..built in to the front is a 2' section with a wire floor..put him there and mom can see him all the way to the barn. Use it with a smaller tractor so you will have a better chance getting in under limbs..etc. I might mention the cyclone wire is stretched in a couple places and that did not occur because it set out in the sun and rain!!! My favorite way is to get mom in the barn in a FRESHLY HAYED STALL for birthing. When we see the appearance of the water bag or a wandering appearance in her actions in she comes. If there are any problems she is under control...to assist...to milk...or to help in many required ways. Once you get to know your cows...1 day is max we have em up before birth. Usually hours. Stalls should be keep clean/daily with fresh hay/straw. Three days turn them out. We feed expectant moms dry feed in the late afteroon that will delay..generally... birth during the night..yotes and all considered. I keep a large plastic pan in the truck with a bag of mixed/sweet feed...they have a hard time turning it down. We are fortunate to have an extra former horse barn(which has been cleaned and sprayed) with 22 stalls. They have been full..and nearly.. on more than one occasion with new mamas to be. The adjacent stall is kept empty for access to the... going ons. BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!! [/QUOTE]
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