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    Halter breaking a 7 month old heifer

    Thanks L. Weir. I tied her today for about 10-15 min. She tried to fight it a bit but did not flip over. A few more weeks and we may get somewhere....lol. She really did not want to be messed with....just worried about the rope around her face. Calmed her with grain and took it off when she was...
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    Halter breaking a 7 month old heifer

    I have not got a chance to talk with you in a while Kenny. How are they getting along? Did they find a place yet. Slim pickn's around here with housing. Gas drillers have taken over everything. Kelly does not need to worry about me. I'll be fine. The damn warm winter, and my stupidity has done a...
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    Halter breaking a 7 month old heifer

    Thanks for all of the replies. I had the halter on her again today but I did not take her out of the pen. I really did not work her much at all. I'm gonna try to tie her tomorrow and see what happens.
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    Halter breaking a 7 month old heifer

    I had a 7 month old Gert heifer calf get sick on me a few weeks ago. After a little TLC and a few vet visits we got her on her way to recovery. She is still a little weak but very use to us working with her. To make a long story short the kids and I have taken and extra special liking to her. I...
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    wood burning box outside of house

    My experience is that it does not matter.....green or dry they burn up the wood. I have an easier time keeping the fire burning nice and hot with dry wood, not necessarily seasoned. If its too green it does not burn well.
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    heifers and first time owners

    Being a heifer, do keep an eye on her but don't try to get real involved unless she seems to be having problems. You will be amazed at what they can do on their own. More times than not "we" make the process difficult for the cow. Let her do her thing and she will be alright. You can actually...
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    wood burning box outside of house

    I have a central boiler. It works well, but sure does eat the wood. There is a low voltage pump that circulates water to your house. The feed and return lines are insulated and burried in the gorund. The hot water is fed into your house and can be used for heat in various ways. I have a heat...
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    How far have you shipped a bull for natural service sire?

    They say that a horned hereford will give you bigger calves at weaning. I really do not know for sure since I have never used a horned hereford.
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    Loading stories: lets hear em

    I was needing to do my first haul to the sale barn. Went out and found a good deal on a used stock trailer. Brought it home, went over it and everything seemed to be in good working order. The next Monday was big sale day.....oh man...yippie. I got the truck and trailer set up.....set up my...
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    "The World of Small, Square Balers" Thread

    Thats funny. Around here just thinking about hooking up the mower brings on the rain.
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    Is it crazy to use this bull?

    Ohio- I would not think twice about selling him as a bull for two reasons: 1.) the guy knows what you are selling him. From what I gather you are not selling him as prime realistate. 2.) He really will not be out anything. He can use him and if not happy with the results he can haul him to the...
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    I guess Gelbvieh have hops

    Then how would he get back home Hoss? :lol:
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    Are there any pros to buying feeders?

    Do you winter those 6wt's or do you turn them over before winter?
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    Are there any pros to buying feeders?

    Shaz- if you do not mind me asking, when do you buy and what weights do you buy?
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    "The World of Small, Square Balers" Thread

    Thanks Larry. I did not figure they would come cheap (well at least cost wise). Knowing that they are made cheap, I'll pass and stick with round bales. I was thinking about getting one of them there bale wagons but I'm not on flat ground like Ohio is. Not sure how one of them things would work...
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