Weather forecasters

[burnt]

Is it just my imagination or have others noticed that cows will take on a lot more hay for a couple of days before really cold weather hits? And then back off for a day or two before warm weather arrives? :???:

They have been cleaning up more than usual for the past few days.

Cattle behaviors are interesting to watch over time. Any other observations you've made?

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

I had calves come a running and bucking this morning and young bulls fighting.

It was a nice warm sunny day.

 

[Justin]

all i have noticed is that when ya try to feed hay with the wind we've had......it all blows away! :shock:

 

[Anonymous]

I had calves come a running and bucking this morning and young bulls fighting.

It was a nice warm sunny day.

Yep bulls fighting-- and some of the cows walked away from the hay/straw I'd rolled out and went out grazing...

Pickup thermometer showed 45 once today

 

[tenbach79]

Scary part in my world is the wheat that did come up is starting to green up. Looks to be along summer!

 

[R A]

We po folk are highly tuned-in to this sort of thing, so we can feed accordingly throughout the day and be able to keep going..... Refering to me, not you...

Hand feeding small amounts of hay like I do, 2 or 3 times a day, I'm always feeding more or less according to what I'm reading from them. I love reading animals and getting to know them.

My brahma's were way more sensitive about everything and were real fun to spend the days with.

 

[Denny]

The cold days mine were eating an extra 2 bales now they are back to normal and yesterday I shorted them one as they had plenty yet to be consumed. TMR mixture stays the same no matter what. And our youngstock was feeling spry yesterday.