These are the top five question and answers I receive having to do with Dexter Cattle Calving! Follow me: / dexter.ranch / dexterranch / dexterranch Email me: dexterranch@yahoo.com
I saw your video on the calf that had black stool and you had to lasso her and treat it with corid. Now I see why you asked me to keep an eye on black diarrhea and bloody stools. Thanks
@@dexterranch Ya they were breed on my birthday in August. I am expecting her to calve in may 🤞I can definitely tell she is still pregnant she is eating a lot more hay.
I wean mine here at 6 month'ish of time. I tried letting nature run and had more than a few having new calves eating while the free loader from last year was also eating. Not that it hurt anything, but didn't like the yearling stealing from the newborn. Also, it is nice to have the yearlings out of there when calving, I have found in some cases the yearlings to be in the way causing trouble when the cows calved. Also, I can get the weaned steer calves on their feed program sooner.
Hey man, love your channel, love dexters, I appreciate your videos, time, and knowledge. Plus you actually respond to people on your channel, which I think is important. One day your channel is gonna blow up due to these crazy algorithms and I know you won’t be able to respond to everyone, so I’m here at the beginning hoping to soak it all in while I can… So over last summer I got 4 dexters, 2x 2 year old heifers and 2 cows 5/9years old. The lady said they weren’t pregnant. Over the last month or so, I’ve noticed the 9 year old cow get rounder and rounder, noticeably more bulgey than the others. Today i noticed what I thought was movement in her stomach area, towards the rear of her torso and on her right side. So naturally I been watching YT videos all day and night, and I really think she might be preggo. Her hooha is fairly swollen but not all loosened up and droopy, I swear her udders are looking more full but I can’t be sure on that, and she stays at the hay trough long after the others like she’s eating for 2… I was gonna make a short video tomoro and post it up and I’m hoping you can take a look and gimmie your opinion please. I’ll come back tomoro and put a link to my video. Thanks for your time buddy
Hi! Visually they are going to look very similar. The only way to be very sure is if they are registered. A lowline could never be registered as a Dexter.
@@dexterranch I was feeding them cow hay in square bales until Friday when I got a round bale of cow hay. The heifer always had the "lumpy pile" feces and the cow the typical "cow pie" soft type of stool. I give them 12% All stock sweet feed and the alfalfa cubes you use for treats. Treats to make more friendly and docile. Thanks
If the round bale is something different then they are used to then it could be that. I know mine have cow pie in the summer but in the winter as they start to consume more hay it changes a little more to lumpy pile. It could just be the transition period. I would just keep an eye on it over the next few days. If you notice it turn black or notice blood then you have a problem.
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I saw your video on the calf that had black stool and you had to lasso her and treat it with corid. Now I see why you asked me to keep an eye on black diarrhea and bloody stools.
Thanks
You’re welcome Claudia!
Great video. You answered questions I had. Very educational. Thanks.
Thank you!
I love watching your farm videos. I only have one Dexter bull and a jersey Dexter cross.
Thank you! That’s cool. Do you plan on breeding them?
@@dexterranch Ya they were breed on my birthday in August. I am expecting her to calve in may 🤞I can definitely tell she is still pregnant she is eating a lot more hay.
Very informative and accurate information!
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!
I wean mine here at 6 month'ish of time. I tried letting nature run and had more than a few having new calves eating while the free loader from last year was also eating. Not that it hurt anything, but didn't like the yearling stealing from the newborn. Also, it is nice to have the yearlings out of there when calving, I have found in some cases the yearlings to be in the way causing trouble when the cows calved. Also, I can get the weaned steer calves on their feed program sooner.
Tp I hear what you’re saying. The yearling steers are by far the most annoying animals on the farm. Drive me crazy sometimes. Thanks for watching!
I got one thats bagging up tonight she will probably calve tonight or early tomorrow. Great video as always have a great holiday.
Hi Shaun. If she goes late you will have a Thanksgiving calf! Happy holidays.
@@dexterranch yea its looking that way.
Hey man, love your channel, love dexters, I appreciate your videos, time, and knowledge. Plus you actually respond to people on your channel, which I think is important. One day your channel is gonna blow up due to these crazy algorithms and I know you won’t be able to respond to everyone, so I’m here at the beginning hoping to soak it all in while I can…
So over last summer I got 4 dexters, 2x 2 year old heifers and 2 cows 5/9years old. The lady said they weren’t pregnant. Over the last month or so, I’ve noticed the 9 year old cow get rounder and rounder, noticeably more bulgey than the others. Today i noticed what I thought was movement in her stomach area, towards the rear of her torso and on her right side.
So naturally I been watching YT videos all day and night, and I really think she might be preggo. Her hooha is fairly swollen but not all loosened up and droopy, I swear her udders are looking more full but I can’t be sure on that, and she stays at the hay trough long after the others like she’s eating for 2…
I was gonna make a short video tomoro and post it up and I’m hoping you can take a look and gimmie your opinion please. I’ll come back tomoro and put a link to my video. Thanks for your time buddy
I just joined your Facebook page too, nothin but love and support for ya
God created everything perfect! including cows!
Yes he did! Thanks for watching!
Hi There. Is there a way to tell the difference between a black polled Dexter and a black polled lowline.
Thanks
Hi! Visually they are going to look very similar. The only way to be very sure is if they are registered. A lowline could never be registered as a Dexter.
is it ok to feed cracked corn to cows and calves?
thanks
It’s fine in small amounts. This is how a lot of people finish there cattle right before butchering because it adds fat quickly.
How are you liking that feeder is it worth the money
It’s not flawless. I have some complaints. My short answer would be no. I’m getting ready to make a final thoughts video to explain.
I sent a photo of the feces of my cows to your Facebook page. Please sent the reply here as to what's causing the brown color fecal matter. Thanks
I agree it looks strange, but don’t know if it’s something to worry about. Have their diets changed recently?
@@dexterranch I was feeding them cow hay in square bales until Friday when I got a round bale of cow hay. The heifer always had the "lumpy pile" feces and the cow the typical "cow pie" soft type of stool. I give them 12% All stock sweet feed and the alfalfa cubes you use for treats. Treats to make more friendly and docile.
Thanks
If the round bale is something different then they are used to then it could be that. I know mine have cow pie in the summer but in the winter as they start to consume more hay it changes a little more to lumpy pile. It could just be the transition period. I would just keep an eye on it over the next few days. If you notice it turn black or notice blood then you have a problem.
@@dexterranch thanks