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<blockquote data-quote="Double R Ranch" data-source="post: 1059924" data-attributes="member: 411"><p>We have done fence line weaning, separate facility weaning and nose flaps. I actually don't know about the signs, farmers almanac etc but at some point i'll definitely look into it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p>When we have suitable feed in our well fenced weaning pasture we use that as our 1st choice. Eventually we will have another weaning pasture but we found we need extremely good fences. Multiple years of drought has taught us once again that we need more well fenced fields for weaning.</p><p>For a few calves the nose flaps/weaning rings work great. Let the cows do the work for you. No need for us to supplement feed. No balling. Just put them in/on and turn them out. </p><p>We don't grain (other than an occasional bribe <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />), antibiotic etc. We vaccinate at 2 Months old, booster at 3 months old and wean at 6-7 months and sell 45+ days later. All the calves know about feeders/troughs because our loose minerals are in them. So they already know that theres edibles in them. </p><p>Knock on wood we have yet to have sickness from weaning. We have gotten great increase in sales prices with this vaccination and weaning way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double R Ranch, post: 1059924, member: 411"] We have done fence line weaning, separate facility weaning and nose flaps. I actually don't know about the signs, farmers almanac etc but at some point i'll definitely look into it. :) When we have suitable feed in our well fenced weaning pasture we use that as our 1st choice. Eventually we will have another weaning pasture but we found we need extremely good fences. Multiple years of drought has taught us once again that we need more well fenced fields for weaning. For a few calves the nose flaps/weaning rings work great. Let the cows do the work for you. No need for us to supplement feed. No balling. Just put them in/on and turn them out. We don't grain (other than an occasional bribe ;)), antibiotic etc. We vaccinate at 2 Months old, booster at 3 months old and wean at 6-7 months and sell 45+ days later. All the calves know about feeders/troughs because our loose minerals are in them. So they already know that theres edibles in them. Knock on wood we have yet to have sickness from weaning. We have gotten great increase in sales prices with this vaccination and weaning way. [/QUOTE]
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