I agree 2% more realisticSo, average 450kgs = 11.25 = 45kgs of silage @25%DM. Sounds high.
No problems. 45kgs with no concs is feck allSo, average 450kgs = 11.25 = 45kgs of silage @25%DM. Sounds high.
You got sh1ty holsyiens with Rumens built for concs. Get a cow with a belly like a barrel and feed her forage. 2.5%I agree 2% more realistic
Are you quoting a grazing figure ?You got sh1ty holsyiens with Rumens built for concs. Get a cow with a belly like a barrel and feed her forage. 2.5%
He may have been getting himself in a lather while confusing his bath water for his shower gel last nightAre you quoting a grazing figure ?
Do you already milk cows?Already kinda asked this on another thread but didn’t really get an answer.
We are thinking about diversifying into heifer wintering.
Trying to work out how much silage they would eat to get to a price per day.
So
Bullers and in calf heifers.
Any help be appreciated
Yes we do. But way weather looking and as u may see I posted on another thread before that milk cows are in from tonight. We are thinking of selling them. Hence why trying to get too a figure for wintering heifers. Kinda have some lined up so just juggling g act at them minDo you already milk cows?
What's the reason for shedding now? Grass?Yes we do. But way weather looking and as u may see I posted on another thread before that milk cows are in from tonight. We are thinking of selling them. Hence why trying to get too a figure for wintering heifers. Kinda have some lined up so just juggling g act at them min
What do your own heifers eat per day? That must be as good a guide as any. Or you flying?Yes we do. But way weather looking and as u may see I posted on another thread before that milk cows are in from tonight. We are thinking of selling them. Hence why trying to get too a figure for wintering heifers. Kinda have some lined up so just juggling g act at them min
Grass not a blade left on the farm. Just started process of selling also have option of leasing them out as 2 people are looking for cows.What's the reason for shedding now? Grass?
Are thinking of selling or begun the process?
We are a flying herdWhat do your own heifers eat per day? That must be as good a guide as any. Or you flying?
Better to sell cows than a farm.Grass not a blade left on the farm. Just started process of selling also have option of leasing them out as 2 people are looking for cows.
After last winter it cost a bomb to survive and I’m not ashamed to say this if it happens again will ha e to sell the farm and it may be premature but not risking it.
Completely agree it’s a hard decision. But I set off with nothing 8 years ago and got a farm bought. Now have a young family and there more important than flogging myself to milk cows that could bankrupt us.Better to sell cows than a farm.