lmp570
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how long will it take for 2 cows... 2 heifers... and 2 calves running together to eat one 1600-1800 lb. bale of hay?? the cattle are red angus.
need answers fast !!
need answers fast !!
Angus/Brangus":247af31k said:Approximately 3 weeks. Did I win?
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We need more information. Will they have access to any grass? What kind? How much? How old are the calves? What are their current Body Condition Scores? What kind of hay do you have?
I used to hear, as a very general rule of thumb, one 1200 lb round bale per 10 cows, per week. But depending on all the variables, you might need more or less.
hillsdown":1nntli90 said:Angus/Brangus":1nntli90 said:Approximately 3 weeks. Did I win?
:lol:
We need more information. Will they have access to any grass? What kind? How much? How old are the calves? What are their current Body Condition Scores? What kind of hay do you have?
I used to hear, as a very general rule of thumb, one 1200 lb round bale per 10 cows, per week. But depending on all the variables, you might need more or less.
WOW I want your cows 10 per 1200lb a week that is very good if they keep their BSC.
lmp570":2e0td8k3 said:how long will it take for 2 cows... 2 heifers... and 2 calves running together to eat one 1600-1800 lb. bale of hay?? the cattle are red angus.
need answers fast !!
Chuckie":2pi12qn7 said:I guess 2 weeks if you are supplementing their diet with a little feed on the side. If it is weedy hay, it will go a lot faster because they will tear out the sticks, briars, thistles etc..... I don't know why people bale hay like that, but I have seen it done. Even with blackberries.
If it is good hay and they can eat all the way through, then my guess is still 2 weeks with a little suppliment.
Chuckie