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<blockquote data-quote="Bonsman" data-source="post: 655701" data-attributes="member: 8504"><p>Thank you for the interesting and intelligent responses. I have learned a lot. When I raised Horned Herefords, it was easy. I stayed out of their way. My current cattle are much different. Based on the information everyone has provided--I have concluded my cattle need to realize I am the "Boss Cow" and I need my space.</p><p></p><p>The pushing has a domino affect. One cow will push another that bumps into another until the closest one too me gives me a little bump. I am very careful when feeding. I like the suggestion of a stick or a cane to keep them away from my space. </p><p></p><p>I also like the suggestion of leaving the gate closed until all the cubes are in the trough. I had not thought of that. I just waited until they all got into the lot before I fed. Now, I am going to feed, then open the gate when they are all gathered around the gate.</p><p></p><p>It is hard though, I like to walk around the feeding area and watch the cows and calves. It is just pure enjoyment for me. And I am sure a lot of you enjoy the same thing. The cattle are easy to work and easy to move. But as the one poster commented, they are very difficult to drive, they must be lured into the pens.</p><p></p><p>I do have one bull that just does whatever he wants. If he could open the door to the pickup, he would probably ride home with me. I only have 20 full bloods (the rest are 3/4 and 1/2 bloods) and I really enjoy just watching them. They each have their own personality. </p><p></p><p>I would like to post a picture of my daughter feeding the full bloods from the pickup; but it exceeds the size limit that is available on this site. Or, I am an idiot and do not know how to do it.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to everyone who responded; you have provided me with some great changes for me to make.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bonsman, post: 655701, member: 8504"] Thank you for the interesting and intelligent responses. I have learned a lot. When I raised Horned Herefords, it was easy. I stayed out of their way. My current cattle are much different. Based on the information everyone has provided--I have concluded my cattle need to realize I am the "Boss Cow" and I need my space. The pushing has a domino affect. One cow will push another that bumps into another until the closest one too me gives me a little bump. I am very careful when feeding. I like the suggestion of a stick or a cane to keep them away from my space. I also like the suggestion of leaving the gate closed until all the cubes are in the trough. I had not thought of that. I just waited until they all got into the lot before I fed. Now, I am going to feed, then open the gate when they are all gathered around the gate. It is hard though, I like to walk around the feeding area and watch the cows and calves. It is just pure enjoyment for me. And I am sure a lot of you enjoy the same thing. The cattle are easy to work and easy to move. But as the one poster commented, they are very difficult to drive, they must be lured into the pens. I do have one bull that just does whatever he wants. If he could open the door to the pickup, he would probably ride home with me. I only have 20 full bloods (the rest are 3/4 and 1/2 bloods) and I really enjoy just watching them. They each have their own personality. I would like to post a picture of my daughter feeding the full bloods from the pickup; but it exceeds the size limit that is available on this site. Or, I am an idiot and do not know how to do it. Thanks to everyone who responded; you have provided me with some great changes for me to make. [/QUOTE]
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