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Post by ssrdex on May 17, 2013 13:00:43 GMT -5
Need feedback please. I may buy a cow that's not working out for her owner. Owner got her apparently undernourished & pregnant, as the cow was in her words a "range cow", just being used to eat pasture for firebreak for previous owner. She had her calf & he has since been sold. Now she is alone, & looks a bit under condition, but only because considering she has knee deep green grass to eat & quality hay, I just would expect her to be FAT. So...I'm sure a stressful weaning can affect diet but her calf's been gone a while. Does not being with a herd make them more picky or just unhappy? She's not really what I "need" for my herd, but I'm sure she'd be happier with my herd.  Joel |
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Post by marion on May 17, 2013 13:38:12 GMT -5
Well you know she's raised a calf..and not fat is better than fat when it comes to getting re-bred. If the price is right you should take a chance on her. Look at those kind eyes. You KNOW you need her, and she needs you ;D ;D ;D ..marion
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Post by emgiger on May 17, 2013 14:44:05 GMT -5
Hi Joel,
I agree with Marion, if the price is right I would take a chance on her. Her condition doesn't look too bad, I have seen a lot worse. It breaks my heart when I see cows who don't have herd mates, they are herding animals who instinctively desire to be with one another. I would bet that this is at least one factor leading to her condition. Also, cows without herd mates can often lead to temperament problems. If she doesn't have an "attitude" I would take her home. The best of luck with your decision. Keep us updated.
Eileen
ps - make sure she is registered, if that is of importance to you. :-)
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Post by Gorignak on May 17, 2013 16:33:06 GMT -5
LIKE A CHICKEN ON A BUG ON THAT ONE....I was going to ask this question, but you saved me the post....
Are some of the "lines" of Dexters just not going to get to Body Condition Scores of 7 or 8??? no matter how much they are fed.
It seems to me that the fully fleshed look, the "angus" body type is specific to some of the breeders, and has been their point of selection for generations. I am suspecting that many lines that have their roots in a broader "traditional", "multi-purpose" farmstead breeding, look EXACTLY like this cow.....and their Irish owners would be and are proud of their appearance.
I got 5 that I brought out of various stages of poor condition. It took about 8 months, lots of hay, and generous forage augmenting supplementation, along with plenty of minerals.
Their condition was not rangy or lean.....there is just something about the way the flesh is carried and the look of the coat that says poor nutrition. They look fabulous now.....their muscle and flesh are solid, and thick...well distributed, and their coats glow.
BUT.....they are never going to have the deeply fleshed look of the show cattle. No matter how much I feed them. Their appearance is of a well cared for farmstead cow....and I love it.
Look at her horns....Like mine, I think you can see the nutritional choke points on the horns. If she has the paperwork, she looks like a keeper to me
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Post by rhonda on May 17, 2013 18:04:19 GMT -5
She is very pretty..I would get her.
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Post by Gorignak on May 17, 2013 18:59:53 GMT -5
OMG......that looks like a running Volkswagen Station Wagon in back of her. Was that picture taken with one of those Twilight Zone cameras ..... you know, the picture is either 20 years in the future or 20 years in the past. If that is some crazy old hippies you are getting her from....you might want to get her drug tested.....mine get all my stems.  I think she is wonderful... |
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Post by ssrdex on May 17, 2013 20:04:40 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the replies, I value your opinions. I contacted the owner & she agreed to consider her sold to me. I know she'll be happier with other cows around (I know I am!!). I saw pics of the calf she raised & he is no slouch. She is registered ADCA. She's going to be a fine cow.
Mike...they get the stems? I about fell out when I read that! I thought all the happy cows were in California...
Joel
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Post by lakeportfarms on May 18, 2013 4:13:50 GMT -5
I'm late chipping in and it seems you've already decided to go for it, but for what it's worth, I like her a lot. Competition for food usually picks up their appetite, and with a good mineral program she'll be a fine looking cow. Good for you, (and her) and keep us updated on how it goes.
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Post by Fran on May 20, 2013 11:57:34 GMT -5
Okay, I snorted my water thru my nose when I read that "I thought all the happy cows were in California" comment!!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2013 17:13:29 GMT -5
If that is some crazy old hippies you are getting her from....you might want to get her drug tested.....mine get all my stems. I think she is wonderful... ;D Gosh I had to read that twice, laughed out loud and then had to explain it all to about 10 people in the office who wanted to know what was funny. Its nice to read how someone is caring enough to ensure their midget moos happiness is complete    |
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