Nicole Alderman wrote:We have winners! In my excitement in announcing winners, I couldn't help but post a cute gif!
A big thank you to Callene for joining us this week!
Ela La Salle wrote:Hello and thank you for an interesting read.
A subject close to my heart but probably for different reasons then most![]()
Love to learn about the subject even though I will never own a cow. If I did, it would die of old ageMy favorites are Belted Galloway and The Scottish Highland
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However, I DO wonder if anyone has ever kept or keeping a cow as a pet? I know, I know...it would be an expensive pet but still....
Thank you
Ryan Adobe wrote:Wow, I'm really excited about this book. I live in an area with LOTS of cattle, and I would like to start a small herd of my own. Most people around here have red or black angus, I don't really know why, but I've always figured it was that way for a good reason. Do you think it is worth experimenting with different breeds, possibly at a large cost to import them from other areas of the country, or is it generally best to stick with what local farmers have found to work? Reasons I can think of that the locals might be using angus are that it gets really cold here in the winter, down to -40, and they are mostly raised for beef.
Another question: the farmers that I've asked around here trim the feet on their cattle about once per year. Is that specific to angus, or is that somewhat of a good general guideline, or something else? Does your book talk about trimming? I've trimmed horses before, but never cattle and I imagine it's about the same, except that I feel like most cattle are not trained to lift their feet.. how is that done safely?
Skot Colacicco wrote:Welcome, Eric!
Beautiful work you’ve done. Much more like this is needed.
Have a great day and thanks for your work!
Christiana Cruver wrote:I'm new to cattle (we don't have any yet... need to learn more about fencing, and actually build some!), so am very excited for these posts. Am interested in what you know about Scottish Highland "Coos."
Lexie Smith wrote:I have a small, family farm and we have, in the past raised beef cattle but we have more recently purchased weaning calves from trusted local farmers and grown them off on our pastures. I would like to bring in a dairy cow and breed her back to a beef bull every year, growing out the calf for our beef needs. I would like to know your thoughts on this and how we might avoid commercial feeds. I’m in the southeast and we are generally able to supplement with hay only, in winter, to keep our beef cows in condition but, I would think, that a dairy cow would have different needs.
Tonya Walker wrote:I was wondering if you could talk about mini cows and predators. I need to improve the soil quality of 4 acres and have a tremendous pressure from predators-cougars, coyotes and an amazing number of roaming dogs.
Bre Rich wrote:Hello and thank you for answering questions. I am a total newbie to cows but would one day like to raise my own beef and dairy. Roughly how much land will I need per cow?