Long Horns...Hay Ring Problem

[dcara]

cherokeruby - what brand of ring and where did you get it?

 

[Rosebriar333]

I have had numerous cows get their long horns caught up in the hay rings. I would get rid of the rings but the cows just toss the hay all over with their horns and waist half of it. I have actually lost two cows now because they straingulated in the damn hay rings. I've got a cow down right now...heart is barely breathing and she looks like she's in a coma because she got choked out....got there too late I guess. Just wondering if anyone has had this problem...? Anyone think this cow will come out of it by the way....? Plan to put her down in the morning...just a light pulse...not showing any signs of life though.

Thanks
Tony

Have you tried a round bale feeder made for horses?if it's too high, I would take the legs off

 

[Warren Allison]

why not use a horse hay ring it lets them lift there head over the top its not to high if you still want to use a hay ring

That's what I was going to suggest.

 

[MurraysMutts]

Have you tried a round bale feeder made for horses?if it's too high, I would take the legs off

That's what I was going to suggest.

18 year old thread....
Doubt the longhorns are still alive.

 

[tex452]

why not use a horse hay ring it lets them lift there head over the top its not to high if you still want to use a hay ring

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