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    Are kune kune pigs noisy?

    I am thinking of raising a few kune kune pigs for myself and have neighbors close by, I am into homesteading and try to grow and raise my own food. Since my neighbors are close I want whatever I raise to be somewhat quiet as I don't want to upset the apple cart and I want to raise my own meat...
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    Getting Calves on Saturday

    Thanks for the pictures and story, they look great and so cute. :D
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    In heat already???

    Thanks for the advice, and believe me I need it, She was a lot quieter this evening. I'll have to spend more time watching her as far as feeding the calf goes, I've been too busy with work and chores to notice but will make an effort to pay more attention whether she is nursing the calf or not...
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    In heat already???

    I have a miniature Zebu cow that just calved 4 weeks ago today and I'm wondering if it's possible for a cow to go in heat this quick? The reason I'm thinking she might be going into heat is because she has been a very quiet cow since I've owned her which is about 3 months now and have only heard...
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    what is a good calf training treat?

    I have a 2 week old miniature zebu bull calf that is a little bit skittish and I want to lead train him but don't know or haven't heard of any good treats to train him with. I've read that when the calf does what you want you give him a treat but no one tells you :/:/ what kind of treat, can...
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    when to start halter training a calf

    Hi everyone, my wife and I were just blessed with a new miniature zebu calf last week, we're very excited and want to raise a very people friendly calf to get him ready to sell in the next year or so. It's a bouncy baby bull who is being taught by momma to stay away from those pesky two legged...
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    Miniature zebu calf born yesterday! Video

    It is a little boy, I got close enough yesterday. He has so much energy, he keeps momma running around in circles trying to keep the goat away. When he starts running around it gets the goat excited and the goat wants to play and mommy wants no part of that so she keeps chasing the goat away...
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    Pics of our newest calf

    congrats on all the calves. You have a beautiful herd!
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    Miniature zebu calf born yesterday! Video

    I think it's a boy too, I've been giving momma and baby their space these past two days but that will change today, I have to get to pat that little thing and try to get a good look to see exactly what sex it is, but I'm like you, I think it's a little bull. :D
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    Miniature zebu calf born yesterday! Video

    My miniature Zebu cow just gave birth yesterday, we don't know if it's a little bull or heifer yet, we don't care because it's so cute!! Here is the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPLtHDc0piI&feature=em-upload_owner If clicking on the url doesn't work highlight the url and click control C...
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    healthy and unhealthy cow dung

    Hi everyone, I am new to owning a cow but have been around them as a youngster and know what cow flaps look like, since I've played frizbee with them with my farm cousins.:) Anyway, what I was wondering is, does anyone know where I can find a site that shows me what a healthy cow's manure looks...
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    moving a pregnant zebu cow, advice please!!!

    I just bought a pregnant zebu cow, she is 4 years old and is due at the end of July or beginning of August so I am very nervous about moving her to my property. The trip will take 2 hours, she is very shy and hard to approach right now, she tries to stay clear of unfamiliar people like me. I'm...
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