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<blockquote data-quote="Nesikep" data-source="post: 1188490" data-attributes="member: 9096"><p>I'd only use the tractor as a last resort.. It is the most dangerous! Also, have a sharp knife around whenever you're doing this, if it all goes to H#LL in a handbasket, sometimes you can't undo a knot, and you're better off just cutting the rope.</p><p></p><p>B&M, I never bothered with the inner tube or stretchy ropes, I use a 7/16th braided nylon (about $30 per 100' at Home depot) and it has a little stretch to it, but I don't mind if they hit the end of the rope and go arse over teakettle because of it. I find using non-stretchy stuff it releases faster when they give in, which I find good for training.</p><p></p><p>I used a tractor with a cow ONCE. She was a MEAN girl, and at weaning time jumped a fence or two to get back with her calf.. I managed to halter her and tie her to a tractor.. it was a very interesting 1/4 mile drive to put her back with the other cows! Never did try to halter her again.</p><p></p><p>Start with the gentlest technique, Like Firesweep said, spend lots of time with them, ply them with goodies.. I have bells on some of my calves, once he's OK with you, try putting something clattery around his neck and let him get used to the noise for a week.. Remember you also have to condition him to strange sights and sounds if you're going to be showing!</p><p></p><p>Oh, and for getting him used to pettings, start with the top of his head if he'll come up to you, then go between the shoulderblades, and scratch real good up there.. it's one of the universal soft spots! After that he might let you get under his neck. From there, the tailhead and tail is always itchy, and when he's comfortable with you, go for the belly, first in the 'armpits' and back from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nesikep, post: 1188490, member: 9096"] I'd only use the tractor as a last resort.. It is the most dangerous! Also, have a sharp knife around whenever you're doing this, if it all goes to H#LL in a handbasket, sometimes you can't undo a knot, and you're better off just cutting the rope. B&M, I never bothered with the inner tube or stretchy ropes, I use a 7/16th braided nylon (about $30 per 100' at Home depot) and it has a little stretch to it, but I don't mind if they hit the end of the rope and go arse over teakettle because of it. I find using non-stretchy stuff it releases faster when they give in, which I find good for training. I used a tractor with a cow ONCE. She was a MEAN girl, and at weaning time jumped a fence or two to get back with her calf.. I managed to halter her and tie her to a tractor.. it was a very interesting 1/4 mile drive to put her back with the other cows! Never did try to halter her again. Start with the gentlest technique, Like Firesweep said, spend lots of time with them, ply them with goodies.. I have bells on some of my calves, once he's OK with you, try putting something clattery around his neck and let him get used to the noise for a week.. Remember you also have to condition him to strange sights and sounds if you're going to be showing! Oh, and for getting him used to pettings, start with the top of his head if he'll come up to you, then go between the shoulderblades, and scratch real good up there.. it's one of the universal soft spots! After that he might let you get under his neck. From there, the tailhead and tail is always itchy, and when he's comfortable with you, go for the belly, first in the 'armpits' and back from there. [/QUOTE]
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