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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    Does this mean I will need to get it de-horned? -burger
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    What is a Brahma? I know it's a cow, but I've never heard of one. -burger
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    Thanks for the advice! We'll probably get a cow for freezer beef. No milk. My Dad doesn't think we'll get up and milk it. :/ BB sounds like the way to go! -Burger
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    Thank you!:D This has to be the most punctual forum I've ever seen! You post a question, then ten minutes later(or less) you've got an answer! -Burgers
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    Thanks bunches!!! I can see your picture now! A breed with horns? I thought all bulls had horns and heifers had little stubs!! :ep WOW! Shows how much I know about cows!:lol: - thanks again!! -burgers
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    I couldn't view your picture. Sorry. My computer won't let me. But a few people on our road have cows in fencing like you described. I'll have to talk to my Dad about your point on the posts. He says you only have to put posts 50 feet apart. -burger
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    Yeah, about the posts, I didn't think of that. I'll be around all day, every day almost to work with and keep an eye on him. Anoher thing, (sorry about all the questions at once) Do I get a girl or boy? -burger
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    I'll be sure to do that!! Thanks for the welcome! -familyburger
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    Thank you very much:) I appreciate your info! The electrobraid is actually the cheapest stuff my dad could find he said. I haven't actually looked at the prices though! Thanks again! -familyburger
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    I could do it two different ways. One, I could use a ground anchor, I'd use a long spike in the ground. Two, I could tie the rope between two trees or two posts, then tie the cow's rope to the rope between the trees or posts. But if the picket line won't work, my last alternative is to use...
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    A horse picket line is a 30 foot or more length of rope that is attached to a long spike hammered into the ground. The rope is attached to a buckled strap around the horse's foot, or tied to the halter. They can get tangled in them, but if you keep an eye on them, you can usually prevent it. A...
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    I live in north west tennessee. We have about 2 1/2 to 3 acres of land that is planted with kentucky 31 fescue. It's all clear and waiting to be eaten.:) We know of a fellow that raises belgian blues. Would that be a good choice? I'll have to look up some people that might have a dairy cow for...
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    Can I use a picket line instead of a fence for a cow?

    I reckon I'm posting in the right spot. I'd like to know if I could use a horse picket line for a cow? I can't find anything on the internet about it. Can anyone give me advice? -thanks familyburger
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    New here! What kind of beef cow is best?

    We may be getting a beef cow pretty soon!! I would like to know what kind would be best? I've heard that some kinds of dairy cows have just as good of beef as "beef" cows. (They're cheaper:)). Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks! - Tannassee Gal' owning...
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