Does anyone here raise a few head of angus for their own consumption? Or grow hay? We are just starting to explore trying this out and have a ton of questions. I would love to talk to someone that is doing this currently.
Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"
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My friend raised angus for beef one time.. they went through barbed wire fences like water through a sieve .. and these were brand new 6 -wire fences..
the rolls are on cooling racks.. all 6 dozen.. I did a test taste,, it was OK..
I gave the guineas a 2 day ration of grain ,, now it their water doesn't freeze up or run out, I will have it made at chore time tomorrow.. The laying hens have a fresh 50 pound bag of granuals. I will have to only check their water...
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now I feel like a nap..
......jiminwisc.......
the rolls are on cooling racks.. all 6 dozen.. I did a test taste,, it was OK..
I gave the guineas a 2 day ration of grain ,, now it their water doesn't freeze up or run out, I will have it made at chore time tomorrow.. The laying hens have a fresh 50 pound bag of granuals. I will have to only check their water...
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now I feel like a nap..
......jiminwisc.......
I'll be interested to hear how the Angus project turns out AngieBubs!
OMG Jim, I'm going to have to make some bread or rolls or something now. That sounds too heavenly! Chili is for dinner tonight and home made rolls would be spectacular with it.
So I put a reptile heater bulb in the chickie coop today (our 3 chickens live in a chicken tractor -a 4x4 coop with attached run all on wheels). Ben has this awesome thermometer where you aim a laser light and it displays the temp of whatever that laser light is resting on. How awesome is that?! I've never heard of such a thing! So I was out there with the laser light getting temp readings on the perch after the heater bulb had been on for a while and thank goodness, now I know they'll be ok.
Chloe's school in the Waterloo, WI/ Lake Mills area was cancelled for Monday last night. Anyone else? I'd have to bet more schools than not will be closed.
Hot chocolate wishes everyone!
OMG Jim, I'm going to have to make some bread or rolls or something now. That sounds too heavenly! Chili is for dinner tonight and home made rolls would be spectacular with it.
So I put a reptile heater bulb in the chickie coop today (our 3 chickens live in a chicken tractor -a 4x4 coop with attached run all on wheels). Ben has this awesome thermometer where you aim a laser light and it displays the temp of whatever that laser light is resting on. How awesome is that?! I've never heard of such a thing! So I was out there with the laser light getting temp readings on the perch after the heater bulb had been on for a while and thank goodness, now I know they'll be ok.
Chloe's school in the Waterloo, WI/ Lake Mills area was cancelled for Monday last night. Anyone else? I'd have to bet more schools than not will be closed.
Hot chocolate wishes everyone!
unkadan
Songster
Ang, I work with the USDA in a program for "Beginning Farmers" they have resources and funding for start up beef operations. The initial paperwork is a real pain, but after the 1st year it isn't bad, just an annual report.
Jim makes a good point a really good fence is required, and a tractor with loader for round bales. Seems you could contract the bailing at least to get you started. Try your county agent for some info,,,,my friend that "grows out" here is close with the fellow he gets his started yearlings from. An excellent source of info and that fellow wants my friend to succeed so he will keep buying stock.
that's all I got,,,,back to the football
Jim makes a good point a really good fence is required, and a tractor with loader for round bales. Seems you could contract the bailing at least to get you started. Try your county agent for some info,,,,my friend that "grows out" here is close with the fellow he gets his started yearlings from. An excellent source of info and that fellow wants my friend to succeed so he will keep buying stock.
that's all I got,,,,back to the football
Unkadan: Huh good to know (I can come bug you with all my questions right? LOL) So does it apply for jsut a few? 2-4 to start out with?
Lets go pack!
Will my chickies are ticked at me...but will have to deal for a day a day or,so. I locked them in the coop tonight...I don't normally do that but I also pulled two birds who were in the extra shed that is attached and threw them in too. They are tight in there, but there is a heat lamp on for the night and tomorrow so that might help,them,for a little. Acd my four smallest bantams are in the garage with a heat lamp. Let's hope they are ok.mstay warm everyone!
Will my chickies are ticked at me...but will have to deal for a day a day or,so. I locked them in the coop tonight...I don't normally do that but I also pulled two birds who were in the extra shed that is attached and threw them in too. They are tight in there, but there is a heat lamp on for the night and tomorrow so that might help,them,for a little. Acd my four smallest bantams are in the garage with a heat lamp. Let's hope they are ok.mstay warm everyone!
unkadan
Songster
I am not doing cattle, my friend did make use of the program for setting up paddocks for rotational grazing. That program was based on number of cattle, I think he listed 5-10 they helped fund the cost of materials for the main fences and the paddock fencing,,,,maybe paid some labor costs. Worth the effort to check with them, my office is very helpful in sourcing others in the area that are doing some of the same things I am.(market farming/high tunnels)
pm me with any questions if you want
poor Pac..
Ohh well..
I batten up the hatches today and locking the birds indoors. I am sure they will not like me tomorrow, but I do not want the doors open. I will haul the plug in waters tomorrow morning inside the buildings. The chicks got a half bale of straw to help them keep warm and I did break down and install an oil radiant heater for them. At least i will not worry about a fire. I have fire wood ready in case I need to start a fire in the stove tomorrow. It is just enough to get through two days. I am hoping it is not needed.
Keep warm all!!
All new new chicks are so cute..!! I am getting a good amount of eggs daily. I need to separate my Wyandottes after this cold snap. They are laying.
Ohh well..
I batten up the hatches today and locking the birds indoors. I am sure they will not like me tomorrow, but I do not want the doors open. I will haul the plug in waters tomorrow morning inside the buildings. The chicks got a half bale of straw to help them keep warm and I did break down and install an oil radiant heater for them. At least i will not worry about a fire. I have fire wood ready in case I need to start a fire in the stove tomorrow. It is just enough to get through two days. I am hoping it is not needed.
Keep warm all!!
All new new chicks are so cute..!! I am getting a good amount of eggs daily. I need to separate my Wyandottes after this cold snap. They are laying.
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All the chickaroos are tucked in snugly under the radiant heat light - I'm getting ready to snuggle in for the night after some thick potato soup with ham and a cup of herbal tea. (And after Public Enemies is over!)
I guess we're done with football for this year - back to stitching and reading!
Stay warm and safe everyone!
I guess we're done with football for this year - back to stitching and reading!
Stay warm and safe everyone!
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