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  1. Friesianfan

    Entitlements. What should I do with them?

    So since I’ve moved to my new farm( which I bought with the entitlements) and left my old rented farm so I have spare entitlements. I dont know whether to sell them or hold on to them in case any future payments are based on them. Thoughts greatly appreciated
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    Don’t feed your chickens vegetable peelings!

    I had an unpleasant telling off from trading standards today because my children feed their 3 pet chickens vegetable peelings.
  3. Friesianfan

    Best heat activity monitoring system

    Ive had my grant request acceptance for activity monitor and seg gate. Need to start thinking about ordering one. Which one should I go for?
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    Elite sand cubicles by teemore engineering

    Im putting in new cubicles. I priced up the ‘super loop cubicles’ and then looked at the sand cubicles. Teemore claim they’re better for cow comfort. they are slightly more expensive. Is anyone using them? Are they better for less muck on the beds as the cow has to lie straighter? They are also...
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    British friesian bulls

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    Octopost or fence n forget?

    I d be grateful for opinions on the above. I’m just about to order. Many thanks.
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    British Friesian bulls

    British Friesian bulls for sale from the Goonhilly herd. We breed for longevity and milk quality. Prices from £2000 to £3000.
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    Exporting stock to Northern Ireland

    I have got a new startup interested in buying some cows and heifers in Northern Ireland. Would there be any problem or extra licences to obtain before I could do the deal?
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    Operating on a calf with a hernia.

    I have a calf nearly 5 months old with a large hernia. The vet says he can operate but it may not be successful or the operation may kill her. I was wondering if anyone else has been in this situation and am asking for some advice on what I should do. Tia
  10. Friesianfan

    Urea in spring barley seed bed

    ive just taken on some land which has been in grass (and weeds). Soil indexes are good. I would normally put something like 20. 10.10 in the seedbed but was wondering if urea would do the job as p&k are 3s and 4s? Any advice appreciated
  11. Friesianfan

    Goonhilly Saul British friesian bull

    His genomic figures show he will transmit huge fat and protein %. Strong and stocky bull. Has served several of my cows recently and is a very quick worker! £2500
  12. Friesianfan

    Hertfordshire to Cornwall

    I’ve got 4 trailer wheels to bring back. No rush. Thanks
  13. Friesianfan

    Isuzu rodeo 4x4 problem

    my 06 pickup won’t engage 4x4 and the dash says “check 4wd”. Two garages can’t diagnose the problem they say I need to go to the main dealer which is a three hour round trip to plug into their computer. Was wondering if anyone else had solved a similar problem? Tia
  14. Friesianfan

    Taking a break from Tff

    Hi all, I’m taking a break from tff after today, so if anyone wants to contact me for semen, bulls or heifers please phone 07886917059 or via Goonhilly British friesians on Facebook. Cheers, James
  15. Friesianfan

    How long does a borehole pump last?

    Im having a bit of trouble at the moment. The watertroughs at the highest point of the farm have stopped filling! My first thought was that the pump is blocked up, then the borehole was running dry. So I pulled the pump out and that’s all clean and I can see water in the pipe. Next I thought I...
  16. Friesianfan

    Buffer grain as alternative to home n dry

    Has anyone ever tried this ‘Buffergrain’ product from britmilk? It’s cheaper than home n dry and supposed to do the same thing. After last year I’m not keen on have the pellets here. Tia BUFFER GRAIN BUFFER GRAIN is an innovative approach to grain treatment producing a high protein, mould...
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    Massey Ferguson 398 backend oil getting into engine!

    how is this likely to happen? Couldn’t understand how I was losing so much oil in back end butthen found oil rising up engine oil dipstick. Tia
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    Howard rotovator wheel and stub axle

    Wanted
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    Goonhilly James

    Semen available from the number two bull in the breed (£401 PLI) available from the farmer who bred him at a great price of £10 per straw. (Tff discount £2 cheaper)(y) Goonhilly James has massive production with excellent yields of fat and protein. 206 kg milk. 20.2kg fat (0.16%) & 13.3kg...
  20. Friesianfan

    British friesian semen

    Semen available from the number two bull in the breed (£401 PLI) available from the farmer who bred him at a great price of £10 per straw. Goonhilly James has massive production with excellent yields of fat and protein. 206 kg milk. 20.2kg fat (0.16%) & 13.3kg protein (0.09%). As well as...
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