QuietWean weaning paddles

yeah patsy, i got them, haven't used them yet so i cant say, too early for us to wean.
i bought them from a supplier in england, worked out pricey enough for what they are.
the idea behind them is good.

I'll report back in a couple of weeks

BTW that faceBook link isn't working

must be a help anyway

patsy_mccabe wrote: »

Has anyone tried these? For sale on Donedeal now. They seem like a good idea.
(Says he, with tongue in cheek.;))

https://www.donedeal.ie/beefcattle-for-sale/quietwean-weaning-paddles/13193436?campaign=3

https://www.facebook.com/QuietWean-Ireland

A good idea? Bloody great idea! Buy them now before they sell out I say!

patsy_mccabe wrote: »

Has anyone tried these?

I got some of these last year patsy but never used them! Just thought of them again when I seen this thread so this morning I weaned 4 Jan bull calves. 1st impressions is they are very difficult to insert. I'd say they are designed for smaller/younger calves. Will let you know how I get on and try to get video for you

unsure work 100% with all calves, some just turn there head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heXZlxJ0sX0

He deals with paddle loss, spike and cheaters here

tanko wrote: »

Those yokes are a disaster, easy put on but when you try to take them off the nut starts to spin in the plastic.
I got a couple of the stainless steel ones with no spikes in the local co-op which are spring loaded and are a lot easier to use.

I didn't see those on the website but they were even more what i was thinking of and again on the market years.

Base price wrote: »

No they are not, I would not subject any cow to those spikes.
I imagine that some calves my cheat the system but imo the device looks broad enough to stop most calves from side sucking. Bass posted a good video where it is recommended that you only leave the device on for up to 5 days, which is enough to wean.

Okay maybe you misunderstood what I meant by more or less the same thing. They are a device that prevents suckling that is inserted into the nose of the calf.
The other flat nonspiked stainless steel ones would be a better example but I couldn't get a picture.

Farmer wrote: »

Forget about the spiked ones. How do the so called paddles compare to these on price and durability

http://www.mullinahonecoop.ie/catalog/partdetail.aspx?PartNo=CTL00585

As previous poster says, these have been around for years

Thats the one I was thinking of.

tanko wrote: »

That's what I've started using for older animals stealing milk off quiet/dumb heifers and cows. I find them easy to use and very effective. Can't remember how much they cost.

Same as that. If they loose one in the field or shed your not to worried about it going up another animals foot.

Never wrestle with pigs wrote: »

Same as that. If they loose one in the field or shed your not to worried about it going up another animals foot.

Those ones are alot better than the spiky ones as they are spring loaded

Bass Reeves wrote: »

Well lads anyone use them and were they a success.

A friend did and said they were great

We used them, pretty good overall, the calves remsined quiet, they,re easy enough to fit. Dont forget to have a creep area for the calves when you leave the bunch to a bare paddock. Remove after 5OR 6 Days. Great not having wire pulled down aĺl over the place.

Bass Reeves wrote: »

Yes how are the sales going. Who was it that spotted them first on youtube.

I hear they're going great!