Dairy chit chat II

Mooooo · 24-01-2018 03:59PM

whelan2 wrote: »

Cleaned the in plate cooler today. Hateful job.

Have never cleaned ours, tis there with 20 years anyway

whelan2 · 24-01-2018 04:01PM

Mooooo wrote: »

Have never cleaned ours, tis there with 20 years anyway

It's about a year since I did mine. Was dirty enough

Mooooo · 24-01-2018 04:15PM

whelan2 wrote: »

It's about a year since I did mine. Was dirty enough

When we put in new parlour they opened it up as jar wasn't emptying and yer man said he was surprised how clean it was. It was my first time seeing it open

leg wax · 24-01-2018 05:16PM

have never opened it here either ,ambic filter will not leave anything thru it. great job.

whelan2 · 24-01-2018 07:05PM

leg wax wrote: »

have never opened it here either ,ambic filter will not leave anything thru it. great job.

It wasnt blocked, there was a build up on the plates

Mooooo · 24-01-2018 09:39PM

Calf no 2 and the first child of the season, 9 days early

charolais0153 · 24-01-2018 09:51PM

Mooooo wrote: »

Calf no 2 and the first child of the season, 9 days early

Bull or heifer;)?:D

stretch film · 24-01-2018 09:51PM

whelan2 wrote: »

It's about a year since I did mine. Was dirty enough

do you wash with the filter sock in place

Say my name · 24-01-2018 09:53PM

Mooooo wrote: »

Calf no 2 and the first child of the season, 9 days early

Whatcha mean first?
How many more will there be?

Congrats btw.:p

whelan2 · 24-01-2018 09:53PM

stretch film wrote: »

do you wash with the filter sock in place

no, but the hole wasnt blocked . It was dirt on the actual plates. The air line normally keeps the hole clear. Hopefully wont have this problem on new parlour

Buford T. Justice XIX · 24-01-2018 09:54PM

Say my name wrote: »

Whatcha mean first?
How many more will there be?

Congrats btw.:p

Irish twins :pac:

Congratulations to yourself and Mrs Moo

Mooooo · 24-01-2018 10:20PM

Ah Lads, were ye ever asked if the cow had a boy or a child??

yewtree · 24-01-2018 10:30PM

Anyone using any other system to heat water for a milking parlour other than electric, I have had no luck with electric heaters over the last few years. Was thinking about going with gas, anyone using it?

simx · 24-01-2018 10:33PM

yewtree wrote: »

Anyone using any other system to heat water for a milking parlour other than electric, I have had no luck with electric heaters over the last few years. Was thinking about going with gas, anyone using it?

Neighbour has gas and reckons it's the job

Say my name · 24-01-2018 10:37PM

Mooooo wrote: »

Ah Lads, were ye ever asked if the cow had a boy or a child??

What did you serve the cows with?

Is this a Cork practice?

Buford T. Justice XIX · 24-01-2018 10:42PM

dolanbaker wrote: »

A farmer was sitting in the neighborhood bar getting drunk. A man came in and asked the farmer,
“Hey, why are you sitting here on this beautiful day, getting drunk?”
The farmer shook his head and replied,
“Some things you just can’t explain.”
“So what happened that’s so horrible?” the man asked as he sat down next to the farmer.
“Well,” the farmer said, “today I was sitting by my cow, milking her. Just as I got the bucket full, she lifted her left leg and kicked over the bucket.”
“Okay,” said the man, “but that’s not so bad.” “Some things you just can’t explain,” the farmer replied. “So what happened then?” the man asked. The farmer said, “I took her left leg and tied it to the post on the left.”
“And then?”
“Well, I sat back down and continued to milk her. Just as I got the bucket full, she took her right leg and kicked over the bucket.”
The man laughed and said, “Again?” The farmer replied, “Some things you just can’t explain.” “So, what did you do then?” the man asked.
“I took her right leg this time and tied it to the post on the right.”
“And then?”
“Well, I sat back down and began milking her again. Just as I got the bucket full, the stupid cow knocked over the bucket with her tail.”
“Hmmm,” the man said and nodded his head. “Some things you just can’t explain,” the farmer said.
“So, what did you do?” the man asked.
“Well,” the farmer said, “I didn’t have any more rope, so I took off my belt and tied her tail to the rafter. In that moment, my pants fell down and my wife walked in… Some things you just can’t explain.”

Say my name wrote: »

What did you serve the cows with?

Is this a Cork practice?

:pac:

Mooooo · 24-01-2018 10:43PM

Say my name wrote: »

What did you serve the cows with?

Is this a Cork practice?

Maybe it's just my crowd are strange. To clarify heifer calf, no baby!

Wildsurfer · 24-01-2018 10:56PM

yewtree wrote: »

Anyone using any other system to heat water for a milking parlour other than electric, I have had no luck with electric heaters over the last few years. Was thinking about going with gas, anyone using it?

Have it in a year now and it was money well spent, wish I'd installed it years ago. Was going through a few heaters due to water issues so made the switch. As much hot water as you want whenever you need it, any day of the year.

stretch film · 24-01-2018 11:11PM

whelan2 wrote: »

no, but the hole wasnt blocked . It was dirt on the actual plates. The air line normally keeps the hole clear. Hopefully wont have this problem on new parlour

Was warned to keep filter in place when put in my new plate cooler.
Slip out filter after milking ,rinse off ,and put back in .
Put new one in after first rinse cos I'll be finished washing down parlour and heading off.
You'd be surprised what dirt is on after first rinse .

Buford T. Justice XIX · 24-01-2018 11:14PM

Wildsurfer wrote: »

Have it in a year now and it was money well spent, wish I'd installed it years ago. Was going through a few heaters due to water issues so made the switch. As much hot water as you want whenever you need it, any day of the year.

Do you use gas cylinders or the big flogas tank?

stretch film · 24-01-2018 11:15PM

Wildsurfer wrote: »

Have it in a year now and it was money well spent, wish I'd installed it years ago. Was going through a few heaters due to water issues so made the switch. As much hot water as you want whenever you need it, any day of the year.

Going to install one here also.
Was it hard water causing problems with the electric heaters .
Do you use a softener for heater .

Wildsurfer · 24-01-2018 11:29PM

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

Do you use gas cylinders or the big flogas tank?

Neither. A big Calor gas tank:) 1000L tank that remains property of Calor and has a gauge that can be monitored by Gas company remotely so they just top up when 75% is used. Lorry just showed up one day to top it up.

Wildsurfer · 24-01-2018 11:31PM

stretch film wrote: »

Going to install one here also.
Was it hard water causing problems with the electric heaters .
Do you use a softener for heater .

Low pH so yeah had to install a pH correction unit. Calor said they wouldn't stand over warranty on burners otherwise.

yewtree · 24-01-2018 11:45PM

Wildsurfer wrote: »

Neither. A big Calor gas tank:) 1000L tank that remains property of Calor and has a gauge that can be monitored by Gas company remotely so they just top up when 75% is used. Lorry just showed up one day to top it up.

Thanks for the info
Has your system a cylinder for storing/heating the hot water or is does it operator like a combi boiler in a house?
Also do you mind me asking a figure on installation? you can DM if you want I got a quote and from calor approved guy and it was over twice the price of a 300l electric heater

alps · 25-01-2018 12:10AM

How is it even remotely possible to educate farmers about health and safety when this is how our educational facilities carry on.....picture on the farmers journal of calves being put out go grass at Kildalton College....

And the Journal are no better....

Wildsurfer · 25-01-2018 12:15AM

yewtree wrote: »

Thanks for the info
Has your system a cylinder for storing/heating the hot water or is does it operator like a combi boiler in a house?
Also do you mind me asking a figure on installation? you can DM if you want I got a quote and from calor approved guy and it was over twice the price of a 300l electric heater

The burners heat the water instantly so no storage required. I put in 2 burners for 20 unit parlour which cost €1200 each+vat so total was about 3K and water treatment unit was about another €800. Free 1000L gas with purchase not sure if that offer is still there now.

kevthegaff · 25-01-2018 09:17PM

Quick question, I have to upgrade transformer and underground cable to milking parlour. Can I claim the vat back??

GrasstoMilk · 25-01-2018 09:21PM

kevthegaff wrote: »

Quick question, I have to upgrade transformer and underground cable to milking parlour. Can I claim the vat back??

Think so. Ours is in for an upgrade to. Waiting 2 months now

Buford T. Justice XIX · 25-01-2018 10:26PM

At a vet presentation tonight. If you get 2 positive tests for residues in a month, you will get a dept medications inspection. 2 milk positives, 2 meat positives or one of each.

Mooooo · 26-01-2018 01:55AM

First 3 friesians all fr4019, all 10 days early. Hardy little bucks drink like there is no 2moro anyway

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