The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  goats (part 2) Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals Author Message nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2418 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:10 am    Post subject: I've seen some cows, but thought I'd wait till spring next year now and get on already in calf. It'll probably take that long for my Swedish to be up to filling in the forms for the equivalent of the CPH number. They do have jersey crosses here which are very sweet and three lovely traditional breeds coming under the heading of peasant cows. Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:57 am    Post subject: Do you know how to calve a cow if she needs help? Could you shove a hand up there and pull it out if needed? Spring is probably a good idea as at least then you don't need to worry as much about harsh winter weather. How are you guys getting on over there? I hope you feel it was the right choice and you are really loving it Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5012 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:53 pm    Post subject: Yep George is back! He had to ask the all important question! Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:56 pm    Post subject: LOL Sorry, but as someone who has seen a fair share of cows having problems calving (OK Dad's boss was an idiot and put them to a much bigger breed and a lot of them had really big calves which they struggled to drop) it's blooming hard work trying to get a calf out if it's stuck and I don't know how easy it is over there to get a vet out in the early hours On the other hand, once you've cleared it's mouth and nose and she's licking it clean, that's a sight you'd never forget, when it first stands on it's own feet and wobbles everywhere ! Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2418 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:16 pm    Post subject: George wrote: Do you know how to calve a cow if she needs help? Could you shove a hand up there and pull it out if needed? we had a feel at college, i don't think it would bother me. If i thought it was serious it would be a vet job Quote: How are you guys getting on over there? I hope you feel it was the right choice and you are really loving it we're loving it. Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:26 pm    Post subject: That's great, I'm so happy that it's working out for you guys. So is the guest room ready yet? Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2418 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:16 pm    Post subject: George wrote: So is the guest room ready yet? About 80% there.. Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:31 pm    Post subject: Ah well, we'll just have to visit in the spring then Back to top Old Man of the 80's Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 305 Location: Wittering, UK Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:24 pm    Post subject: nigel wrote: About 80% there.. So you could accomodate about 80% of us?..... Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:21 pm    Post subject: Why doesn't the other 20% of you want to go ? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group