Search results for query: *

I usually get cake delivered to my overhead bin with a semi that blows the cake in the bin. I can get cake for a fair amount cheaper from a different place, but I would have to auger it in the bin. If it matter I have a 10x71 auger with a swing hopper. Will the augering grind the cake up too...

Anyone straight cash leasing cows? Was thinking about cash leasing cows from a family member in order to phase them out. I would cash rent all there land, and The cow owner would not provide replacements and there would be a predetermined cull rate. Then I would start filling in with my own...

Anyone have a post pounder for wood posts? Any recommendations on brands or models?

So what causes high tailheads? I know it seems to be genetic, and I have heard it is more prevalent in early weaned calves. I know it is sure ugly, but what causes it?

I am going to synchronize my heifers this year and use bulls to breed them. From my research I have concluded that I can put in CIDRs for seven days. On the seventh day I can pull CIDRs , give a shot of Lutalyse and put the bulls out. Anyone see any problems with this protocol? Thanks

So what is the best way to put a bleach streak on a cow.

For all you bull sale lovers, just wondering what your thoughts were on these bulls. We have been breeding some of our heifers to bulls from this program. https://dvauction.com/video_catalogs/531

I was looking for some advice on purchasing a Hereford bull. I was wanting to try one to cross on our black cows. Our cows are high percentage angus. I am wanting to try the cross to get some baldy heifers. The heifers will either be sold as bred or kept to breed Charolais for their 2nd...

Anyone have any recommendations for a portable alley. Not a tub and alley just and alley. Thanks

I was wondering if anyone has experience with straight legs vs curved legs on freestanding windbreak panels. I assume the curved ones are less apt to get froze down. Just wondering what peoples' experience is. Thanks

So does anyone have any experience with share cattle? I have my thoughts and opinions, but I was wondering what everyone else thought. I had a guy call me wondering if I would take in 100 head. He was thinking a 65% 35% split, and he would like to buy the calves in the fall. He wants to...

When selling hay, what is the best way to ensure you get paid. Do you require a cashier check for every load as it leaves the field or require a check for several loads of hay, and then let them haul when the check clears? Just looking for some input. Also, is there anywhere in the country...

I am going to go look at a used hydrabed tomorrow. I was wondering if there are any trouble areas a guy needs too at or be aware of. Any opinion on what a used hydrabed is worth? I realize that condition is everything. Thanks

Has anybody ever been to this or heard anything about this school, http://www.grahamschool.com/index.htm It seems good on paper. Is there any other schools that teach PGing? I would think the class would pay for itself pretty quickly.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but has anyone synchronized heifers and only turned bulls out, not AIing. Maybe this is a futile idea, just thought I would see if there is any merit to this.

Does anyone use or have you used Orwig's tubs? Just wondering what you thought or think of them. http://newconceptnutrition.com/index.cfm Thanks

Seems like it's time for fall pictures here on Ranchers, so here are some pics of some of our heifers I took the other day. There were still quite a few over the hill I never got picture of. Some of the heifers are large walking chunks of "velcro" due to all the cockleburs they found. They...

I sure enjoy looking at all the photos posted on the site. I figured I would add some more of my own. This is basically my first calf crop. Started with some yearling heifers in 2010 that we bred that summer, and we bought some more coes last fall. My wife had a few cows before we got...

I've been looking at some cows in an Angus dispersion and I was kind of wondering what your opinions are on some good maternal bloodlines to look for. Also which bloodlines should be avoided? I realize a lot of this is opinion, but still interested. Thanks

Anyone heard any info behind Evenson Angus of Hettinger, ND selling all their spring calving cows? Just curious.