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March 26, 2009

Soapweed

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This drift was pretty big.
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Rena learning to milk
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Even if you know how to milk, this is a talent best left unsaid and unbragged about. Some folks will take advantage of your ability. :wink:
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Cheers
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Three muskateers
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He needs some Head and Shoulders shampoo.
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His cowlick looks to be below eye level. :roll:
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Flexible fella
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March flurries
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Snow in the air
 
Looks like your calves came through the blizzard in fantastic shape :D. I really, really like the looks of them too. Why the twine tied to the tail?
 
I'm not sure why Soap did it, but I sometimes tie the cows tail off to what's close to eliminate getting a crappy tail upside the head while milking. Of course, you also want to make sure the string isn't too strong and you remember to untie it when you're done.
 
Silver said:
I'm not sure why Soap did it, but I sometimes tie the cows tail off to what's close to eliminate getting a crappy tail upside the head while milking. Of course, you also want to make sure the string isn't too strong and you remember to untie it when you're done.


If you use a good, strong rope for this purpose and neglect to untie it, you can eliminate the need to do it again. :oops: :wink:
 
Calves do look good. I hope Rena doesn't find out how fast and hard a cow can kick when she's busy milking.
 
gcreekrch said:
Silver said:
I'm not sure why Soap did it, but I sometimes tie the cows tail off to what's close to eliminate getting a crappy tail upside the head while milking. Of course, you also want to make sure the string isn't too strong and you remember to untie it when you're done.


If you use a good, strong rope for this purpose and neglect to untie it, you can eliminate the need to do it again. :oops: :wink:

I missed seeing it tied to her leg in the second picture. At first glance, it looked like it would be double-painful to have twine knots smacked into your face :shock:. I usually just tie it to the panel if her tail gets too busy :D.

I agree with Cal, you've got gentle cows... I don't think I'd ever trust one enough to get in that position. I've got a maternity pen where the lower half of the side panel opens up for milking access while the upper half keeps her from swinging over the top of you. Must work good for you though! :D
 
WyomingRancher said:
gcreekrch said:
Silver said:
I'm not sure why Soap did it, but I sometimes tie the cows tail off to what's close to eliminate getting a crappy tail upside the head while milking. Of course, you also want to make sure the string isn't too strong and you remember to untie it when you're done.


If you use a good, strong rope for this purpose and neglect to untie it, you can eliminate the need to do it again. :oops: :wink:

I missed seeing it tied to her leg in the second picture. At first glance, it looked like it would be double-painful to have twine knots smacked into your face :shock:. I usually just tie it to the panel if her tail gets too busy :D.

I agree with Cal, you've got gentle cows... I don't think I'd ever trust one enough to get in that position. I've got a maternity pen where the lower half of the side panel opens up for milking access while the upper half keeps her from swinging over the top of you. Must work good for you though! :D

I've got a maternity pen with split gates too. I don't milk one without tying a leg back just in case they don't appreciate me milking. Most just stand there if they do kick its nice not getting hit.
 

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