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To the newbie with cattle questions/problems

Last post by cypressfarms « Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:01 pm
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by cypressfarms » Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:57 pm

First off, welcome to the CT boards! Always glad to have new cattlmen/women and even more glad to have them join the CT family. I thought it prudent...

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How to post a picture... Easy as 1-2-3!

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by M Gravlee » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:24 am

You have to be a Forum Member and be logged in...

Easiest way is to click the "• Add image to post" below your text and then browse to the...
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New shop, I can't say I'm not excited.

Last post by Workinonit Farm « Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:03 pm
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by Silver » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:52 pm

Pretty excited for this, been waiting a lot of years for a warm place to put a tractor during winter months, and a place to take on some winter...
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Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:03 pm
Calf chute/headgate

Last post by ddd75 « Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:09 am
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by Lucky_P » Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:03 pm

Looking for recommendations on a headgate or chute for working calves...

The Stampede chute we use for the cows is an abomination for working...

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Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:09 am
Educational programs

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:00 am
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by gizmom » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:45 pm

Does the state your in offer this type program? I plan to go I think it will be fun and educational, I have never been to a program that I didn’t...

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Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:00 am
Keeping Books on Average Gain

Last post by Boot Jack Bulls « Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:47 pm
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by Brute 23 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:17 am

The last couple of years I have tried to do a better job of keeping records of the cattle on paper not just in my head. Every thing has been getting...
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Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:47 pm
checking cows - pick apart my plan :)

Last post by cowgirl8 « Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:25 am
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by pdubdo » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:18 pm

I'm sure there are tons of factors here, but I talk to lots of people who check their cows daily. On the other extreme, I've talked with some (mostly...
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Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:25 am
Looking for feedback on which one to keep

Last post by Allenw « Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:56 pm
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by NonTypicalCPA » Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:58 pm

I’ve got a four + year old cow that has given me three nice calves so far. One of them is a nice heifer that is 13 months old that is still on my...

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Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:56 pm
Need advice on electric fence

Last post by M-5 « Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:26 am
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by B&M Farms » Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:11 pm

Hello everyone. I have a gained the use of a 15 acre coastal meadow that joins my cow pastures on one side. The meadow didnt get cut this year...
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Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:26 am
Tractor rides so rough!

Last post by jltrent « Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:51 pm
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by tncattle » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:40 pm

The farm owner of the farm I manage/take care of bought two 2018 Kubota M6060 tractors about 3 months ago. He also owns a golf course next to his...
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:51 pm
Warts

Last post by Ryder « Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:40 pm
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by tncattle » Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:27 pm

We just got 17 Hereford heifers (14-15 mos. old). They are a really nice set but one of them has some serious warts all over her neck. None of the...

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Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:40 pm
Stocker cow operation 10 acres in Oak harbor Wa

Last post by 76 Bar « Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:59 am
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by tcam318 » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:52 am

Hello I'm am looking to start a stock cow operation on 10 acres in Oak Harbor, WA. I'm looking for advice of how many 500 to 900 pound calves I...

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Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:59 am
Tax deductions question for breeding stock

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by sassafras manor » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

I have always gone the AI route or used a neighbors bull in the past but we are to the point that I am considering purchasing one of the neighbors...
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Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:45 pm
bulls to criticize

Last post by Boot Jack Bulls « Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:45 pm
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by bird dog » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:38 am

Comments on these boys appreciated.

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Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:45 pm
How to make Terrace's on new ground

Last post by Ebenezer « Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:02 pm
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by BobbyLummus1 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:19 pm

recently cleared 50 acres . I want to keep from loosing my topsoil . What is the best way and tool to make terraces ? asked around at recent farm...

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Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:02 pm
More marbeling on grass vs dry hay?

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:44 am
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by NonTypicalCPA » Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:05 am

This statement was made by someone on Facebook and I can't find any support for it. So I thought I'd throw it out here. I was asking the question if...

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Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:44 am
2 year old bull in heat

Last post by jehosofat « Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:10 am
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by angus9259 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:53 am

Yup - you read that right.

I have 5 2 year old bulls in with my dozen yearlings. Been that way for a month. The other day, a two year old "came...

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Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:10 am
Building your herd???

Last post by Bfields30 « Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:03 pm
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by Bfields30 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:25 pm

How did you guys start off how did you build your herd how many cows heifers bulls how did you add year by year and what’s best way to start off for...
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Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:03 pm
Sale barn !!!!!

Last post by Bfields30 « Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:14 pm
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by Bfields30 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:09 pm

Went to Emory sale barn today was my first time going to a sale barn I liked it seeing and see all type of cattle it has me leaning towards investing...
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Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:14 pm
Another mineral question

Last post by snoopdog « Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:38 pm
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by snoopdog » Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:31 am

I bought some the other day , they were out of my regular stuff . It's an ADM product , Summer fly mineral . Normally I don't use the fly stuff just...

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Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:38 pm
my first heifers

Last post by ez14. « Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:53 am
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by ez14 » Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:41 pm

I bought my first heifers today :banana: and was wondering what people thought of them. Hereford red Angus cross. I cant decide what bull to breed...
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Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:53 am
Corral ground/dealing with mud

Last post by Aaron « Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:47 pm
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by BigBear » Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:15 am

Hi everyone,
I am renting an excavator in a few weeks to get some projects done and one of those is getting my corral squared away. It’s a muddy...
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Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:47 pm
Bud Box

Last post by Brute 23 « Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:36 pm
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by Bestoutwest » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:29 pm

A few questions for folks.

1)What are some size suggestions?
2)Is it better to bring them back like this gentleman does, or push them forward with...
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Last post by Brute 23 View the latest post
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:36 pm
NEED IDEAS TO CAPTURE CALVES

Last post by JMJ Farms « Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:03 am
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by Ridgefarmer63 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:21 pm

Would welcome some ideas to my dilemma.

We have two cow calf pairs in a pasture off the farm.

Approximately one month ago, when leaving our farm,...
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Last post by JMJ Farms View the latest post
Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:03 am
Minerals

Last post by Nesikep « Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:27 pm
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by Bestoutwest » Fri Jun 29, 2018 5:21 pm

I have a calf that I’ve observed chewing on wood then chain. I’m starting to wonder if she’s lacking something. So, where’s a good place to start...

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Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:27 pm
Clothes for hot weather

Last post by gizmom « Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:11 pm
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by tncattle » Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:47 pm

Lived my entire life (50 years) in middle Tn. It gets hot and humid and although I’m used to it I’d like to figure out something cooler to wear. I’ve...
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Last post by gizmom View the latest post
Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:11 pm
Fly repellent in minerals

Last post by TN Cattle Man « Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:21 am
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by Bestoutwest » Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:36 am

What’s your experience with this? Good, bad, waste of money?

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Last post by TN Cattle Man View the latest post
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:21 am
Free fertilizer

Last post by ez14. « Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:45 pm
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by snoopdog » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:03 pm

Sounds great huh! The manufacturing process where I work produces a solid that is high in nitrogen and phosphorus , makes Bermuda go literally ape....

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Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:45 pm
Three month old bull,,, thoughts?

Last post by greybeard « Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:36 pm
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by HanknCali » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:33 pm

This is a three month old bull calf born March 14. He’s gaining pretty well and we are considering keeping him a bull and see how he turns out. What...
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Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:36 pm
johnsongrass summer advice

Last post by Allenw « Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:13 am
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by pdubdo » Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:21 am

Finally got my 1st 4 heifers on a 55 acre pasture. Maybe up to 10% of my grass is big stands of 5-6 ft high johnsongrass. There is no way my few cows...
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Last post by Allenw View the latest post
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:13 am
Making my own cow sprayer

Last post by rollinhills « Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:52 pm
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by Ky cowboy » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:39 pm

I recently built my own version of an automatic cow sprayer. Everything is welded and plumbed in ready to go. But I'm having a little trouble on...

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Last post by rollinhills View the latest post
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:52 pm
Fencing in slight curves

Last post by farmerjan « Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:33 am
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by jwimberly » Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:51 am

I'm running a new stretch of barb wire where my property joins the road front due to being woken up by the sheriff's office at 1 a.m. with a 7 mo old...

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Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:33 am

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