turning the Dexters out on spring pasture
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2020
- We decided to turn the Dexters out on spring pasture! The grass isn't as tall as we'd like it to be because of a late spring, but calving season has started and we want them to be born on clean grass. In this video you'll see how we move them from their winter yard to pasture, how and why we separate our bulls from the rest of the herd, how we manage spring pasture grazing, and meet our second calf of the season.
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Came across your site back in March and watching helped us decide to get Dexter's. Love the channel. Your detailed presentations are the best and so informative. Thanks Pete!
You're welcome Bob!
A video describing how your previous career prepared you for being a small farmer would be interesting. I.E. speaking to large groups, representing your company, time management, records keeping, etc.
I am happy that the emotional rewards of farming outweigh the difficulties.
Definitely learning a lot watching these videos. Thanks for all the info you're making me want to get dusk dexters more and more.
You have been extremely helpful. We have just purchased our first three girls who will be calving the end of summer. They are registered Dexters and very well mannered. Thanks so much for the information.
My goodness lady’s be dukeing out 4:54
Hello Pete. Thank you for these informative funny videos. Do you milk your cows?
Lot's of great info as always ! I bet those cows were really happy to get on new grass . The sound of the cows eating grass is the sound of money going into the bank lol .
Thanks Aaric! $$$
How do you know when it’s too wet, soft and muddy for the cows to go out? I worry about them wrecking the pasture in those conditions!
Good video!! That grass looks good compared to here in west texas
Thank you!
We hope Bessie does better this time around.
Hi Juliann, some people are forgetful, and I guess some cows are too!
What would be a good price for three Dexter cows one bowl two heifers registered I thought I heard in one of your other videos you were saying a small calf would be around 300 registered
Hi John, here's the video with some idea on pricing: th-cam.com/video/JobDvbYgDmk/w-d-xo.html
Which one ended up being the dominate cow?
Good question! It's hard to tell once they're done head butting because they don't have very many opportunities to show which one is dominant. Especially on pasture, where everyone has their own patch of grass. But one of them had a calf later in the day!
How many head per acre of grazing can you get away with generally when running a dexter operation?
In our climate, we figure 1 head/acre. This includes enough land to make hay for winter feeding. If we were buying in hay, it would be 1/2 acre/head summer grazing only.
is mud bad for their feet ?
Not necessarily, if their feet are healthy to begin with.
@@JustaFewAcresFarm thanks for the great videos you make. I really enjoy watching them