Dexter Cattle For Sale Discussion Board

Ros

Is it just me or has anyone else had trouble getting their cows in calf with AI this year?For the last two years we have AI'd our five cows and had only two that needed a second straw.This year we have had three come bulling again,one having a third straw tomorrow morning [early!] I mentioned my pr...

Ros

Thanks Stephanie for your nice reply,but I havn't a clue how to put pics up on this website!!Ros

Ros

Went to the show yesterday and surprise, surprise managed to get a 2nd and third with our heifers.It was only our second show so we're delighted.
The sun shone and we met some very nice people...a great day out. Ros.

Ros

This is a lovely little show.If there is the demand they will provide a class for Dexters.Its not until Sat 28th August.Please get in touch if you're interested or would like further information. Ros

Ros

Apart from the funny side of the pic...got to say he's a lovely looking bull. Ros

Ros

Got our local hero Stephen to come and tube the suckled cow after taking his and the vet's advice.Hopefully things are now under control.Thanks again Duncan. Ros

Ros

I brought the heifers in yesterday and bought the device.I will keep them in for a few days and do some halter training!!The cow was bellowing yesterday and her udder is huge today.Is this alright since she is not due for 2 weeks?Ros

Ros

Hi Duncan,thank you very much for your quick reply.Will take the necessary action immediately.You're a jewel .We did meet briefly at the Dexter meeting last week. Thanks again Ros.

Ros

This morning I found one of my 11month heifers suckling off her mother who is not due to calve until the 16th of May.The heifers were weaned in January and put out with the cows last month.The cow has been developing a big udder but I didn't realise she had milk yet.As our other field is shut off f...

Ros

Thank you all for your helpful advice-we are now VAT registered !We now need to learn how to do VAT returns!!Ros

Ros

Avery many thanks for the very helpful replies which we will obviously act upon.
We're about to buy a trailer so hopefully will save us a lot of money.
Thanks again,this is such a great site and goes a long way to restoring our faith in human nature!!!

Ros

Can anyone help?We have a registered holding and are building up our herd of dexters.
Is it possible for us to become VAT registered and thus avoid paying VAT on a new cattle trailer etc we hope to buy in the near future.Would be grateful for any advice on this, Ros

Ros

Dear Jean
Just read your sad news,what a dreadful start to 2010.We know how you feel,we had to have my old horse put down last Friday.She was 31 and we had had her 25 years.Ros

Ros

Hi Joan,
Thanks for the number-I have ordered 4 halters today from Creature Comforts and a calf size halter from Peasridge[to try for size].I will let you know how we get on -if I can get them on the calves!!Ros

Ros

Hi Jean,
Thanks for your reply-I tried that tel.no. and got through to your straw supplier ! Wrong number?Ros

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