Unexpected side effect of global warming?

Latest Articles

Unexpected side effect of global warming?
Page Previous 1, 2

Downsizer Forum Index -> Livestock and Pets

Author

Message

Anna-marie

Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 980
Location: West Wales

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 06 11:51 am Post subject:

Oh, Stacey,
I am so sorry to hear about your cow. It is horrible to lose any animal without warning, like this.
How is her calf, now? Is he still missing her?

Marionb,
I always have mineral licks in the field with my cattle and my sheep. You can pick up a huge tub from your local farmer's merchant for between ï¿½10.00 - ï¿½17.00, but I usually use Seaquim, as it is suitable for my goats also.
The animals will only take it if they need it, and won't just guzzle it for the sake of doing so, therefore, it is available to them year-round, regardless of the grass quality.
It is also a good idea to give them access to salt licks.
Hope this is of some help.

Anna-marie

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 06 11:55 am Post subject:
Isn't it really, really amaxing that a dumb animal, like a cow, or horse will know they're missing something, and licking that weird salty thing will put it right. I'm sure us higher creatures can't do that. Wonder why we forgot. And, Stacey, sorry to hear about your cow.

	Downsizer Forum Index -> Livestock and Pets	All times are GMT Page Previous 1, 2
Page 2 of 2

View Latest Posts