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<blockquote data-quote="Double R Ranch" data-source="post: 1593683" data-attributes="member: 411"><p>We used to fence line wean. One year tried flaps and was pretty successful. The flaps we were using were fairly stiff and we got a fair amount of really sore noses on the inside. We also noticed udder injuries from the little prongs on the flap when certain moms allowed nursing attempts. Replaced the flaps with QuietWean flaps and haven't looked back. Much softer and easier to install and remove. No prongs to damage the udder. By far the best method we've ever tried. </p><p>A few years ago we saw a conversation about weaning by the farmer almanac signs. The claim was basically silent weaning and no weight loss. Decided to try it with the flaps and haven't gone back to any other way. At the beginning of the "best time to wean" we install the flaps and turn back out with mom for 4-7 days. Any longer and calves get a sore nose inside. Separate from the cows at that time and they silently go straight to feed. No balling at all. Moms go back out to grazing. Occasionally a mom comes up to check on her calf but after the check she immediately leaves and goes back to grazing. Absolutely zero weight loss (yes we weigh them) or calling since changing to using these two methods together. By far less long run effort even running the calves through twice.</p><p>We also put the retained heifers back with the herd faster with no issues of going back to nursing. </p><p>I would absolutely get the older calves out of there. Absolutely nothing good comes from that. Udder damage and theft from current calf which won't end well. </p><p>Good luck with your cattle!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double R Ranch, post: 1593683, member: 411"] We used to fence line wean. One year tried flaps and was pretty successful. The flaps we were using were fairly stiff and we got a fair amount of really sore noses on the inside. We also noticed udder injuries from the little prongs on the flap when certain moms allowed nursing attempts. Replaced the flaps with QuietWean flaps and haven’t looked back. Much softer and easier to install and remove. No prongs to damage the udder. By far the best method we’ve ever tried. A few years ago we saw a conversation about weaning by the farmer almanac signs. The claim was basically silent weaning and no weight loss. Decided to try it with the flaps and haven’t gone back to any other way. At the beginning of the “best time to wean” we install the flaps and turn back out with mom for 4-7 days. Any longer and calves get a sore nose inside. Separate from the cows at that time and they silently go straight to feed. No balling at all. Moms go back out to grazing. Occasionally a mom comes up to check on her calf but after the check she immediately leaves and goes back to grazing. Absolutely zero weight loss (yes we weigh them) or calling since changing to using these two methods together. By far less long run effort even running the calves through twice. We also put the retained heifers back with the herd faster with no issues of going back to nursing. I would absolutely get the older calves out of there. Absolutely nothing good comes from that. Udder damage and theft from current calf which won’t end well. Good luck with your cattle! [/QUOTE]
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