I'm looking to buy a cow calf pair or consider a pregnant cow.

I have cattle and I understand the emotional connection, However reality is if cattle or chicken or pigs really had that level of higher thought we would be ultimately be food for them.

When would your ideal 42 day bull rental start?

Then stop breeding her.

Thanks for the great video, I am in the Paralysis by Analysis mode. I have about 5 acres and running sheep and a cow. I keep telling myself I will do it next year but it can be daunting to try to figure out all the sizes of paddocks and amount of animals to put in.

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AI then put your bull in a few weeks later….. simplify the process and you will know the sire by calving date

Dont worry about the the hay. Think of every bale of hay as an acre of pasture. Probably cheaper than rental cost. Plus all the fertilizer wraped up and deposited on your acres. Win. Win.

At least hay is cheaper this year. I have 15 dexter's and rotate them on about 10 acres and always run out of pasture by mid august as the grass don't grow fast enough. Im going to try a couple paddock with Cereal rye in fall and spring and summer annuals starting in June, Im thinking pearl millet and Italian Rye as they both love heat and then back to Rye in the fall. We will see if it works. Also get a Bull they are pretty gentle at least mine is and they make sure they are bred. I leave him with the herd until a month after calving and the separate him with any older steers and feed them hay and pasture or you can coral the bull and just feed him hay if you don't have enough pasture.

We love our dexters! Working on getting our pastures like yours!!

I am having a problem with the dart not sticking. I am preparing the dart as required and using the gun as described. What am I doing wrong?

Love Cole and Brane😮😂😂

I'd be making steak and ground beef outta of mom. She isn't mom material

Try a slap shot. Less likely to bend or break a needle.

Thanks for these videos, i picked up some dexters and dexter angus crosses and one of the dexters had a calf at 15 months. Guy i got them from was astounded. He usually makes sure they are separated at 6 months. this one ended up pregnant at 6 months

Love ur vids What are ur success percentages with AI?

Just my opinion, I would have leased a bull. While AI is great for introducing genetics the conception rate is lower as you know due to timing. I do enjoy your channel and it really shows how you care about your livestock.

Great video thanks for sharing do u use a different bull semon for each cow or the same one

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Keep the videos coming. Very interesting.

Good video I share in your struggles

Was really watching in hope of watching the move, like the great Greg Judy. Still good content.

Great video thanks for sharing

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Great video thanks for sharing love the size of your herd and the breed

What a gorgeous moo she has!

This video was helpful, thanks for sharing. We’re in Caney, Kansas and just bought five mama red Angus cows and here nearing the end of June experiencing first of highs and upper 90s and bad flies and pink eye in a couple of our mama cows and don’t have a clue what to do. We’re going to get, a pistol gun like yours soon as we can Monday tomorrow morning. Great information!

Just found your site and enjoyed watching the cattle grazing, I'm a Brit and watch a British farmer's videos on his Dexter heard, managing overwintering in sheds and just getting the herd out onto grass. He also mows his own winter feed of hay, silage and haylage, the latter two are wrapped. Take a look at Farmer P. and see if you like it. In the mean time I'll catch up on yours. Take care.

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Great video, love to see what your up to!

Thanks for the update this wonderful time of the year. No need for a cattle dog, that's a well behaved bunch! Having big brother Mack probably helps.

Need to have calves born together, so they have playmates same age. 😊

The little four legged running backs are ahead 2 to 0 yea. No ear jewerly yet.

Bribe her with food, treats she likes

thats a new one on me, nose flap ha ha well done ate from durham uk

Your cows and grass look great! I have about 18 acres of grazable property. It had been heavily overgrazed and hayed prior to me purchasing it. Currently I don’t have a perimeter fence and only have a few goats and pigs so I only graze a tiny portion. Finally got the go ahead from the wife to order my perimeter fence! Hopefully in a couple years I’ll be able to compare to what you’ve got going there! Great work and inspiring!

Would that be Jerusalem artichoke?

Thanks a lot for this idea. Im in a very similar situation but I rarely hear things relevant to my scale and context, nice to know Im not alone out there.

another great video, context is always important. I have 13 acres of pasture in OH with 7 head and I can not keep up at all

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It's all about context and your overall goals for your farm. It's also worth noting that you might not know what that context is or what your goals are for a few years... or it may all change once you get to work. The #1 must is to be flexible and don't be afraid to switch things up to fit your life. Whether it's switching animal types, number of animals, adjusting pastures and paddocks to fit your needs. It never stays the same 😊

Your pastures and cows are beautiful

This was a great video. I run sheep and a couple cows now but same deal, small amount of animals and small acerage. And I feel the same way, with how my pastures are setup it’s not so easy to graze that way. It’s encouraging seeing your operation and the amount of time you put in to know I’m not the only one.

Cow doo on you, oh no!! This ranchin thing sure can get you dirty. Forgive me Lord!!

Love to see your videos and your cattle they as always look great nice and healthy! Butch Ashland Ohio

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Mine will devour reed canary thru the summer, come fall, not so much. They are on a reed canary pasture right now, crushing it. Hopefully you have no trouble with the neighbors herd. Fence good?

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Glad to hear from you, Rob. Looking Great!!!