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So 8 out of 20 needed assistance !! :eek: 40% :facepalm: Not sure I would want that hassle -
Samcowman replied to the thread Calf rearing costs...Did he take a sample to test? Can often get some scours with a change of diet for example from cows milk then onto powder can upset them...
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Yep we used to give around 30kg per calf While the 'give them more for a good start' theory sounds great it's just unneeded expense to...
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Have you spoken to your vet? Ours run various farmer training courses but we are quite a way from NW England. It's a tricky one because...
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Samcowman replied to the thread Calf rearing costs...Yes our machine restricts the allowance. To 6litres each per day. But that is infitimately adjustable. We have a plan B which are...
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Samcowman replied to the thread Calf rearing costs...Ours have about 30-35 kg powder each. They are 2-4 weeks when we get them. Trying a better powder this spring 24-20 alongside a normal...
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Samcowman reacted to Fielder's post in the thread A year to show up 120 year + old drainage systems with
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Herring bone System with 2inch clay pipes on chalky boulder clay all hand dug over 120 years ago, Photo taken last weekend -
Samcowman replied to the thread How long is the wait for capital grants? (FG2).Once you have claimed all of your grant for that parcel then you can put in a new application with that parcel on it. can put in as...
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Samcowman replied to the thread How long is the wait for capital grants? (FG2).Up to 2 months they tell you. But I’ve had between 3 weeks and over 2 months because there was a problem with my photos but they didn’t...
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Samcowman replied to the thread Buying milk calves....The age it is let it get hungry and just put a bucket of milk in its pen to drink instead of water and cake. They always come round to...
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I'd you buy 100 out if market, you'll end up with 10 you wish you hadn't had
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Samcowman reacted to Wood field's post in the thread Agriculture claims more and more of the world’s water! with Haha.
Plenty spare here, just seen my lambs doing backstroke
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Front fence moves twice a day. Back fence moves once a day. Calves tagged and ringed at birth in the paddock. They seem to keep up with...
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Samcowman replied to the thread Intensive cell grazing cattle.Are you back fencing or letting them have a bit more space to calve in? How are the new genetics going with it compared to the...