Bernard
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A lot of my pastures are primarily Old World Bluestem, about mid-thigh tall and pretty thick. It is sure hard to find new calves laying down in the stuff. Walking any distance is sure enough a chore, plus you almost have to step on one to see it, and you sure don't want to be trying to drive through any of that thick stuff that might hold a hidden calf. Has anyone ever used, or know of anyone who has used one of those drones to locate calves hid out in the grass? Sometimes you need to check on one that's been missing for awhile and you don't have time for momma to decide it's time to gather up her baby - or, she's acting like SHE doesn't know where the calf is and is bawling and looking hard herself. I guess they're pretty noisy and might do as much harm as good, but to be able to look straight down into that grass might be very useful.