[Robernson]

What breed,personally would you reccommend? Desicions are very hard.
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[Robernson]

Okay thanks guys.

[Robernson]

Thanks to all who hath responded so far. I am now going to riddle you with questions so brace yourselves!

1. Yokes vs Harness. My Dad has been in wood working for a realy long time so if I was to give him plans and measurements he could, most likely make them as I needed.

2. I read a “Calf training schedual” It says after getting them acclimated to the halter and to your voice,to hook something light behind them…how old should they be then?

3. Bottle baby vs freshly weaned. Taking care of the “bottle baby” isn’t a problem as I have done it in the past.

4.I heard speak of an “Ox caliper” for measure for yoke size. What is this and can you just use a regular tape measure?

I’m sorry,I have ordered the book but it is going to take it awhile. I just can’t help but ask.
R

[Robernson]

First question: Would it be better to let the “future Oxen” run by themselves or with the rest of the herd?

Second: Is the Brown swiss a good breed for starters? I/we (cause I know my dad will like ’em) will use them for general farm work. Pulling trailers and logging. Maybe someday we will be able to do tillage!

Third: What did you guys feed your growing critters? I feed my calves a 16% feed but then again they are beef cattle,so I don’t know if that makes a difference.
That is all for now.
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[Robernson]

Lancek,
Even though I just pm’ed you about it I will tell it again.
I am 14 and was “bitten by the bug” after getting to ride along on the trailer behind my neighbors mules. It was a great experience!
R

[Robernson]

So how did the logging go?

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