My son gave me the Yak Traks a while back and they do assist - the problem is they wont fit on my big snow boots but by the time I have ice I am back in my muck boots. I recommend them too and thanks for putting that out there.
Stay safe and no ice skating unless you are talented and put those skates on...
Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Alee, that is a good idea. My hubby has some I think. I guess I might need to look into them. It sure would help. We are supposed to be getting some snow and ice again in the next few days.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts
Posted - Jan 23 2011 : 2:27:11 PM
Our cow is a jersey holstein cross. Her coloring is Holstein. She is tall and leggy but not as wide in body as aHolstein. The farmer we bought her from cross breeds his first calf heifers he says they become pregnant more quickly. She has been great. She has let me milk her from the first day after birthing. Her bag was so big and the baby so small I had to get out some of that colostrum. She is a great mother.
I use someting like the yak trac=ks, but they are getting all worn out, straps breaking and so on. I sure would love to look out my window and see the mountains, I am jealous! I lov eto hear all of your ideas. Anybody use apple cider vinegar over food, or salt on food to help them stay thirsty in the winter?
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 07:03:09 AM
i use acv raw a lot. not for thirst but for the good bacterias and ph issues. it will help keep algae down in plastic stock tanks. i use DE also everyday for belle. keeps her wormed and clean inside too.we moved the calves yesterday. it is so exciting to see my cows out in pasture close to home. the only cow left to move is hippo. she is due anyday. we aill wait till she calves. she is a naturally polled dexter/belted. sophie our little jersey has had 2 nights of sleepovers. she is staying with the calves across the pasture. this way she will learn some cow manners. holly that is so great you could milk her right off. i am hoping to milk one of these dexters while belle is dry in june. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm farm girl #1014
I use apple cider vinegar to aid with worms but I put it in the water not on food. I found if the animals have access to minerals you will have them drinking exactly what they need. I do also add heated molasses water to anyone I think is not drinking enough or for my expecting ladies who will need to keep well hydrated. My animals however love to eat snow and so they keep themselves right where they need to be even when the water is frozen over.
Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Winter Farm Chores
Posted - Jan 23 2011 : 12:08:46 PM
