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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 2218"><p>I absolutely agree with mr3. Especially about the temper thing. I've seen folks who are normally very nice to be around lose their temper and grab a hotshot, and then abuse the cows. If the hotshot isn't there to grab, you will look for a better way to move your cows. I'm not animal rights idiot - there are just usually better ways to move cows.</p><p></p><p>Explore Dr. Temple Grandin's website for ideas - <A HREF="http://www.grandin.com" TARGET="_blank">www.grandin.com</A></p><p></p><p>Keep in mind using a hotshot will give you cows that kick. Don't blame them later for your black and blue shins - or worse. I hate to AI a cow that has had a hotshot used on it at any time in its life.</p><p></p><p>We cull for disposition and have cows and bulls that are easy to work. For the occasional stubborn cow or bull, I'd much rather use my cow dog to encourage the animal than a hot shot.</p><p></p><p>Our bulls load themselves into the trailer, even in a pasture. We sold a bull last year and weren't home when friends came to pick him up. They were totally surprised & pleased when they opened the trailer door and the bull jumped in. They were even more pleased to learn that wasn't a fluke, but the bull's normal behavior.</p><p></p><p>> Don't know your circumstance Joni,</p><p>> so don't be offended if I am out</p><p>> of line, but the only time I have</p><p>> needed a commercial prod was when</p><p>> my temper got the best of me. A</p><p>> little time conditioning your</p><p>> cattle will go a long ways when it</p><p>> comes to working them. When</p><p>> necessary I use a 7' walking pole.</p><p>> I can stop a 500 lb feeder by</p><p>> sticking it in a panel and putting</p><p>> my hip into it. Well, sometimes!</p><p>> It's a good extendtion of the arm</p><p>> and works good for me. Also works</p><p>> good for jumping the creek.</p><p>> Remember a lesson in cruelty is</p><p>> sometimes learned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 2218"] I absolutely agree with mr3. Especially about the temper thing. I've seen folks who are normally very nice to be around lose their temper and grab a hotshot, and then abuse the cows. If the hotshot isn't there to grab, you will look for a better way to move your cows. I'm not animal rights idiot - there are just usually better ways to move cows. Explore Dr. Temple Grandin's website for ideas - <A HREF="http://www.grandin.com" TARGET="_blank">www.grandin.com</A> Keep in mind using a hotshot will give you cows that kick. Don't blame them later for your black and blue shins - or worse. I hate to AI a cow that has had a hotshot used on it at any time in its life. We cull for disposition and have cows and bulls that are easy to work. For the occasional stubborn cow or bull, I'd much rather use my cow dog to encourage the animal than a hot shot. Our bulls load themselves into the trailer, even in a pasture. We sold a bull last year and weren't home when friends came to pick him up. They were totally surprised & pleased when they opened the trailer door and the bull jumped in. They were even more pleased to learn that wasn't a fluke, but the bull's normal behavior. > Don't know your circumstance Joni, > so don't be offended if I am out > of line, but the only time I have > needed a commercial prod was when > my temper got the best of me. A > little time conditioning your > cattle will go a long ways when it > comes to working them. When > necessary I use a 7' walking pole. > I can stop a 500 lb feeder by > sticking it in a panel and putting > my hip into it. Well, sometimes! > It's a good extendtion of the arm > and works good for me. Also works > good for jumping the creek. > Remember a lesson in cruelty is > sometimes learned. [/QUOTE]
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