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Kovu · 28-02-2014 10:57AM

darragh_haven wrote: »

What were you looking up when you found that story?

Seen it on Reddit.:P

munkus · 28-02-2014 02:35PM

yessam wrote: »

Get rid of her. She'll get you yet when your or worse still a child or neighbour when your least expecting it.
Unfortunately I know all about it but lucky enough to be still around.

NOT WORTH IT

Bigtime. Our best cow is a lunatic who would kill all before her after calving, chase you around the field for up to 2 week after. She's for the burgers in a few months.

Base price · 28-02-2014 04:12PM

I have never used cameras even though my eldest brother is a computer technie and wanted to put in a camera system years ago.
In my opinion unless you are prepared to get up during the night to check on calving then you should keep dry stock.

hugo29 · 28-02-2014 04:16PM

Base price wrote: »

I have never used cameras even though my eldest brother is a computer technie and wanted to put in a camera system years ago.
In my opinion unless you are prepared to get up during the night to check on calving then you should keep dry stock.

its not just for at night TBH, its very handy for those of us away at work where we can keep an eye on cows during the day and go to assist then if necessary

Base price · 28-02-2014 04:51PM

hugo29 wrote: »

its not just for at night TBH, its very handy for those of us away at work where we can keep an eye on cows during the day and go to assist then if necessary

In fairness I can understand what you mean. In the days before such systems were available we relied on family and neighbours to keep an eye on things and we would do the same when required.
Personally I think that the rural fabric of society has been eroded year on year and we are becoming just another "tool" within the EU spectrum.

ZETOR_IS_BETTER · 28-02-2014 05:25PM

[quote="Base price;89237075"In my opinion unless you are prepared to get up during the night to check on calving then you should keep dry stock.[/quote]

Couldnt disagree more.

Cameras are a great asset to have on a farm. We all dont live on the farm yard anymore.
You are guaranteed to have one early calver that will catch you out.
My camera system paid for itself within one year of installation.

just do it · 28-02-2014 05:53PM

Base price wrote: »

I have never used cameras even though my eldest brother is a computer technie and wanted to put in a camera system years ago.
In my opinion unless you are prepared to get up during the night to check on calving then you should keep dry stock.

Each to their own. I suppose you don't bother with the electric light either?!

Base price · 28-02-2014 06:31PM

just do it wrote: »

Each to their own. I suppose you don't bother with the electric light either?!

Yep you are correct, I prefer a candle :rolleyes:

moy83 · 02-03-2014 08:01AM

Good pull !

Reggie. · 02-03-2014 08:27AM

moy83 wrote: »

Good pull !

Nice one moy

moy83 · 02-03-2014 08:43AM

Reggie. wrote: »

Nice one moy

He is , there wasnt much left on the jack before he popped out !

rancher · 02-03-2014 09:46AM

moy83 wrote: »

He is , there wasnt much left on the jack before he popped out !

Am I the only one getting these photos upside down

Reggie. · 02-03-2014 10:41AM

moy83 wrote: »

He is , there wasnt much left on the jack before he popped out !

Long calf

just do it · 02-03-2014 10:51AM

moy83 wrote: »

Good pull !

AI bull?

RobinBanks · 02-03-2014 10:58AM

moy83 wrote: »

Good pull !

Some calf moy. Is that a blue x cow?

biddy2013 · 02-03-2014 11:15AM

yessam wrote: »

Get rid of her. She'll get you yet when your or worse still a child or neighbour when your least expecting it.
Unfortunately I know all about it but lucky enough to be still around.

NOT WORTH IT

my dad would be saying "that ones definitely not going in calf next year as shes a lunatic" then a few months later he'd say ah shes not too bad now etc. I put my foot down last year , have enough crap without playing chicken with them

Reggie. · 02-03-2014 11:18AM

biddy2013 wrote: »

my dad would be saying "that ones definitely not going in calf next year as shes a lunatic" then a few months later he'd say ah shes not too bad now etc. I put my foot down last year , have enough crap without playing chicken with them

One in the uncles farm the same way. When calves she's a nightmare but like a kitten the rest of the year. Nailed me to the corner of the pen as a springer three years ago

sea12 · 02-03-2014 11:45AM

rancher wrote: »

Am I the only one getting these photos upside down

Coming up ok on my phone.

moy83 · 02-03-2014 12:16PM

just do it wrote: »

AI bull?

Ya it is , not a weanlin bull for a change around here . Id guess at BBQ but couldnt be sure

moy83 · 02-03-2014 12:47PM

RobinBanks wrote: »

Some calf moy. Is that a blue x cow?

It is she is no spring chicken now . Id say that's her 7/8 calf now

Muckit · 02-03-2014 01:07PM

I know everyone tries to avoid the dreaded paperwork but it has to be done!!

Hopefully this should make things a lot easier. Picked this up from liquidation sale yesterday. ....45 yoyo

Bodacious · 02-03-2014 01:14PM

Muckit wrote: »

I know everyone tries to avoid the dreaded paperwork but it has to be done!!

Hopefully this should make things a lot easier. Picked this up from liquidation sale yesterday. ....45 yoyo

First thing I did Jan 2013 .. Not that big tho

Reggie. · 02-03-2014 01:14PM

Muckit wrote: »

I know everyone tries to avoid the dreaded paperwork but it has to be done!!

Hopefully this should make things a lot easier. Picked this up from liquidation sale yesterday. ....45 yoyo

Have the same here, right job

mayota · 02-03-2014 01:17PM

Muckit wrote: »

I know everyone tries to avoid the dreaded paperwork but it has to be done!!

Hopefully this should make things a lot easier. Picked this up from liquidation sale yesterday. ....45 yoyo

Great value. Have a two drawer here and not big enough and no lock either.

Muckit · 02-03-2014 04:04PM

mayota wrote: »

Great value. Have a two drawer here and not big enough and no lock either.

Upgraded from a cheaper wooden argos 2 drawer. Will be used for household stuff also, although signed up for a lot of paperless billing to cut down on 'stuff' which you then pay to dispose of!!

This yoke is a triumph, same make as we have in work so knew it'd be quality. Lucky enough found key in drawer but you can buy them online as number printed on the lock.

I bought a 2 door steel press last summer for medicines, sprays etc. No excuse now not to be organised!

just do it · 02-03-2014 07:29PM

Muckit wrote: »

I know everyone tries to avoid the dreaded paperwork but it has to be done!!

Hopefully this should make things a lot easier. Picked this up from liquidation sale yesterday. ....45 yoyo

Have one the last 10years. Unfortunately it's full that this stage

Conmaicne Mara · 02-03-2014 07:33PM

Almost got caught by the tide on the way home this evening.

Muckit · 02-03-2014 08:27PM

Up in westport for few days. Some really flooded spots on way up around balla/manulla. Will post few photos when heading back during week. Fields, gates, driveways, cars , bales under water

hugo29 · 02-03-2014 08:43PM

Muckit wrote: »

Up in westport for few days. Some really flooded spots on way up around balla/manulla. Will post few photos when heading back during week. Fields, gates, driveways, cars , bales under water

Dirty weekend in Westport muckit,

jimmy G M · 02-03-2014 08:49PM

Had a section on a cow here last Tuesday. 3rd calf cow, calves from the same bull no prob the last two years but made no effort at all this year. Calf was down very deep and twisted so vet decided on a side entry.

Cow was sick enough for a couple of days but all seems well now. Havn't had a section in a couple of years here, but better safe than sorry I suppose. Heifer calf by the way.

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