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[wynedot55]

i like those cow smilies.

 

[ncgnance]

Okay, things here have slowed down a bit so I was finally able to go throught BYC's Index. Here is what I would start with for BYCow's.

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Hey, miss kitty, how about Training Livestock. Its pretty important to be able to handle a 1000 lb. steer, as I found out last Sunday. T-bone decided to step thru the fence and eat soybeans next door. It was a little too late to train him to lead on a halter at that point. Took three of us to herd him back into the pasture. I also fixed the defective fence, but that's another story.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Okay, things here have slowed down a bit so I was finally able to go throught BYC's Index. Here is what I would start with for BYCow's.

Main
Frequently Asked Questions
BYCows Website & Forum Feedback & Announcements
Raising Baby Calves
Young stock
Mature Cows
Fencing
Feeding Time
Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries and Cures
Milking
Everything Else Cows
Me, My Cows, My Family
Where am I? Where are you!
Games, Jokes, and Fun!

Misc.
Other Pets & Livestock
Milk, beef, & Other Favorite Recipes

Hey, miss kitty, how about Training Livestock. Its pretty important to be able to handle a 1000 lb. steer, as I found out last Sunday. T-bone decided to step thru the fence and eat soybeans next door. It was a little too late to train him to lead on a halter at that point. Took three of us to herd him back into the pasture. I also fixed the defective fence, but that's another story.

Yeah, Training for those wanting to show would be good.

 

[ncgnance]

I was thinking more of just being able to control them. These 2 steers are big pets right now, but eventually I'm going to have to load them up to take them to the "fair," if you know what I mean. That's going to be a real challenge for us. My dexters are trained to lead, and that is so much easier...

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I was thinking more of just being able to control them. These 2 steers are big pets right now, but eventually I'm going to have to load them up to take them to the "fair," if you know what I mean. That's going to be a real challenge for us. My dexters are trained to lead, and that is so much easier...

Good luck!!!! If they are big pets then put a halter on them and work with them. If they are to big for you to manuver around tie them on behind a tractor or truck and slowly walk them.

 

[Nifty]

Great suggestions everyone!

I was thinking of just going with what works very well at BYC and making it work here, then I noticed you're all on the same page. I added in a few different categories and mixed things up.

Forums are living things and we'll make changes (merge / split sections) when needed. For the most part, let's see how these play out and go from there.

Still keep the ideas and suggestions coming!

 

[Nifty]

Nifty-How about setting up a breed page. I just checked out the website for the breeding company we use and I could get pics from there (if it doesn't present a legal problem).

If a good idea how do I set it up? As one of "My Page" pages or as a new thread?

Edited because I can't spell today.

Yes, using the "My Page" tool would be a great idea... but I don't know if it is working just yet. :/

On my todo list for sure, but until then go ahead and start a thread in the new breeds section.

Thanks!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I'll work on it as time allows then! Acutally have quite a few pics uploaded into my photobucket account already!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Index page is looking great!

 

[wynedot55]

whoa i was gone yesterday.an a complete board appeared.