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Comment on How Much does Clover cost at Hirsch Feed And Farm Supply? by Life. Celebrated Daily

Life. Celebrated Daily — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:23:59 +0000

im not sure…. but heres there website:
http://www.stihldealer.net/default-dealer-041355.aspx
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Comment on how to find price for antique mule drawn farm equipment? by sandwest

sandwest — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:09:59 +0000

Try this site. Their bookstore may have what you need. There are also plenty of mule websites that might be able to help you.
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http://www.ruralheritage.com

Comment on Farm..what equipment is used to restrain and handle cattle? by T.

T. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:05:59 +0000

If cattle are unused to being handled then initially the animal will have to be chased own a race to a smaller area, a chute as you called it. Restraining the animal by putting your fingers into it’s nose and bringing the head back around, as though it is looking over it’s shoulder can be used but strength is needed to do this. A rope halter can be put on at this stage but again, due to the strength of these animals, holding onto it may well be problematic! Most farmers use a cattle crush in order to hold an animal, for safety to both the farmer and the animal. Bulls often have a nose ring and farmers then use a leading pole. It works in a similar way to the fingers in the nose, this area is very sensitive and an animal will struggle less to avoid pain and discomfort if it knows it can’t get away.
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Comment on how much noromectin do i give a 30 lb dog? by BNBF

BNBF — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:50:59 +0000

For a 1% strength solution the dosage is 1/10 cc per 10lbs.
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Comment on Farm..what equipment is used to restrain and handle cattle? by PAUL R

PAUL R — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:59 +0000

There is the electric cattle prod. Makes them jump a bit, but effective. To hold them in a certain area there is the electric fence which is powered by a car battery and the equipment is quite portable.
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Comment on how much noromectin do i give a 30 lb dog? by Malcolm

Malcolm — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:22:59 +0000

Depends on the strength. If you are using the strength for

cattle 1 ml treats 110 lbs. sub Q (under the skin)

Swine 1ml treats 75 lbs sub Q (under the skin)

sheep drench 2.5ml per 22 lbs oral drench
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Comment on how much noromectin do i give a 30 lb dog? by K9Rescuer

K9Rescuer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:09:59 +0000

Ask your vet. Never try medicating your dog without professional supervision.
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Comment on Farm..what equipment is used to restrain and handle cattle? by Elaine M

Elaine M — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:59 +0000

My sister’s farm has 80 dairy cattle. They use the dog to bring them in from the fields and the cows go into the stalls on their own. Once they’re done being milked, they open the stantions all at once (it’s electronic) and the cows back out and leave the barn calmly.

If you need to get one in, you go out to the cow at a walk, open your arms and herd the cow calmly into the barn. The farm dog helps keep the cow from dodging around to try to get back to the herd. Once the cow is inside, you just approach it and push the head and neck to get them to where you want them to go. They’re used to the owners and will take vocal cues. Nothing in your hand is needed, unless you want to put your hat in your hand and wave it at them.
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Comment on Orphan yearling issues PLEASE READ? by McSween

McSween — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:59 +0000

She is a baby. Babies will be babies and will not be perfect it comes with time and consistency. They will test you to see if you really are in charge. Wish I could understand from your question when she is rearing up. That is an issue that must be corrected if she is rearing when you are leading her and she doesn’t want to go somewhere. That you must correct firmly (please no stud chains though she is simply too young for that - if a halter is absolutely not working then a soft cotton rope over her nose should do the trick). You need the really gruff quit it voice so she knows she is out of line and to back her off you with sharp tugs on the line she needs to stand quietly until you ask her to come forward again. If she is rearing up out in the paddock then just send her away from you any time she rears up when you are near so she learns that rearing is not accepted play with humans (whatever works with her yelling, swinging the lead rope around at her, etc). Orphan foals tend to take a bit more "manners’ training because they didn’t get the discipline from mom when they did silly things like rear up on her or bite at her.
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Comment on Orphan yearling issues PLEASE READ? by partly cloudy

partly cloudy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:59 +0000

what area are you in? i ask becasue i know it is very, very difficult to find a trainer in rural areas.
your best case scenerio would be to have a trainer come to YOUR farm andHELP you with your filly. I would really avoid sending her away as i hear nightmare stories all the time about people who send their horses away ans they come back more messed up thanbefore they left. if you had a thoroughbred racing/breeding operation anywhere in your area….those would be the people to go to.
i have worked at several breeding operations over the years and they know how to overcome naughty behavior by foals. they also can help you teach her to lead correctly, tie, get brushed everywhere, have their feet trimmed etc, etc, etc.
Flicka is a big girl now and i’ll bet if you worked with a GOOD horseman you would be able to start backing her in the summer.
if you need any help searching the internet for a horseman to assist you, i would be happy to help you.
ps. i offer my asssistance becasue i once had a filly named flicka:)
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