Calf Jackets

[Sparkymark]

Which calf jackets is everyone using?
Are they worth while for the initial cost and effort putting them on/washing them?
How long do you leave them on for?

 

[bigw]

We have cosy calf ones, other than some broken clips they have been good. We leave them on till they are 6-8wks and find they make a fair difference

 

[Holsteinfriesian90]

Using cosy calf ones here and I think they are worth every penny if you look after them they will last for years. Helped several calves over the years.

 

[jade35]

Started last winter with a couple and soon bought more. Cosy Calf for us as well, we tried a MVF one but preferred the Cosy Calf jackets.
If you are an Arla member there is (or was) a discount on the Cosy Calf jackets. Ask when placing the order.

 

[Princess Pooper]

We bought a couple of Mole ones last year and added a few more this year. Use them just on any stragglers or sick calves. Had them on a couple then took them off when mild, put back on yesterday with colder weather, for the last 5 not yet weaned (a bit tight on those ready for weaning - will come off as soon as weaned!. Just gives them a helping hand so they don't drop even further behind.

 

[Ballygreenan]

I wouldn't rear my heifer calves without them, I bought a slightly cheaper German make (can't remember the name) and they have paid for themselves several times over. Most powder milk manufacturers recommend increasing powder concentration during cold weather, I tend to feed the maximum concentration to achieve accelerated growth plans so the jackets are my way of keeping calves warm and growing. I don't know where you are but around here we have outdoor public washing machines, like vending machines, in petrol station car-parks and the like. They're great for washing the jackets, mine are supposed to be done at 30deg, I've washed mine at 60 and even once at 80 no problem. I keep them on for the first 5 weeks.

I'm planning on getting a few more, will definitely get the cosy calf ones next time.

 

[Married 2 The Mob]

Got Mole Valley ones on a special offer, just to try them. Free with scour formula.
Really impressed with them. Bought some more.
Small calves born in cold weather , caught up with their stronger mates.
Keep them on until comfortably passed weaning. ( Or the weather gets better )
Washed a treat, in the machine.

 

[Bald Rick]

Stick them in the wash with your missus's clothes .......... well worth the nuclear explosion

 

[upnortheast]

Cosy calf ones wash as good as new -
Now I know why the washing machine has a filter & self clean programme !

 

[Adam@Rumen]

We use and sell the cosy calf ones, by far the best on the market

 

[O'Reilly]

What sort of prices have people been paying for them?

 

[Sparkymark]

I got quoted £20 each direct from cosy calf with one jacket free on an order of 20. It seems im too late for the arla jacket deal.

 

[coomoo]

I got quoted £20 each direct from cosy calf with one jacket free on an order of 20. It seems im too late for the arla jacket deal.

Arla. Need jackets. How t feck did I not know this....

 

[jade35]

Arla. Need jackets. How t feck did I not know this....

@coomoo perhaps @Clive can talk sweetly to them and negotiate a discount through TFF / Farm Marketplace or maybe speak to the Helpline and ask whether they are working with Cosy Calf again this year. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

 

[awkward]

well worth the money . pay for themselves very quickly. wouldn't be without

 

[Agri_Supply_Services_ltd]

Fill is 200gm
Outer is 600dn Ripstop - true 600dn, not cheap stuff
They are waterproof and breathable 3000/3000 , premium for calf coats
They are bagged individually.
Machine washable safely at 40c

£18.50 each supplied in outers of 20 3 sizes available 24", 28", 30"

Contact Agricultural supply services Ltd for any questions on 01765 692424 or just order using the links.

 

[Clive]

@coomoo perhaps @Clive can talk sweetly to them and negotiate a discount through TFF / Farm Marketplace or maybe speak to the Helpline and ask whether they are working with Cosy Calf again this year. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

There are a few options on Marketplace - Animak are specialists - https://www.marketplace.farm/animak/ Buy 19 get one free too



Also Agri Supply Services also have them listed along with a lot of other good products:

 

[Adam@Rumen]

Proper cosy calf ones £18.99 each

 

[Agri_Supply_Services_ltd]

New Animak ones, customers have been switching out cosy calf for these.

 

[Bald Rick]

@Agri_Supply_Services_ltd

what the chuff is: "brethable 3000/3000" ???????