tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post9019728564246008407..comments2024-03-29T06:18:48.509-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Can't tell the difference!Patrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-33116625239630627142014-03-19T14:59:41.673-07:002014-03-19T14:59:41.673-07:00identifying cattle of the same breed and general a...identifying cattle of the same breed and general appearance can be difficult, especially from afar. We got creative with the clippers and trimmed hair off the ears, switches, carved a big old letter on their sides (or a smiley face) in the summer, etc. With the more subtle alterations you couldn't tell from across the field but it was easy enough when you were close enough to start aiming for the one you wanted to cut from the herd. Garand Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249441887465858969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-28293088569680638152014-03-18T19:14:05.650-07:002014-03-18T19:14:05.650-07:00just a dab of nail polish on the forehead. simple....just a dab of nail polish on the forehead. simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51499405930308230422014-03-17T14:19:22.184-07:002014-03-17T14:19:22.184-07:00No udder clues?
Terry
Fla.No udder clues?<br /><br />Terry<br />Fla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-2711215954321129742014-03-17T07:44:35.475-07:002014-03-17T07:44:35.475-07:00I agree with the others that suggested paint of so...I agree with the others that suggested paint of some kind for this is a great cheapo temporary low-tech low-effort solution.. If your cows are at all skittish, the spray paint wouldn't work, but if they let you handle them, you can dab some (white) paint on by hand (or sponge or brush). The paint will wear off fairly quickly or be shed out come spring, so use plenty. <br /><br />/'m envisioning either a zebra effect or polka dots here. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-43305021978131406472014-03-17T03:19:39.718-07:002014-03-17T03:19:39.718-07:00A little pink ribbon on those hairs between the ea...A little pink ribbon on those hairs between the ears would help... But then the other cows would make fun of her :) They are adorable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-219945170877491082014-03-17T02:18:57.113-07:002014-03-17T02:18:57.113-07:00I know what you mean. We raise Jerseys, and from ...I know what you mean. We raise Jerseys, and from afar, they all look alike! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58321383890238398452014-03-17T01:37:49.085-07:002014-03-17T01:37:49.085-07:00Maybe wait until you see Dusty nursing and then pu...Maybe wait until you see Dusty nursing and then put a duck tape band on Sparky's leg? They're selling "ID Tape" that's the same thing and it supposedly lasts a good bit before working it's way off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-87832095732092997562014-03-16T22:16:53.870-07:002014-03-16T22:16:53.870-07:00Slapping a little water based paint on the butt of...Slapping a little water based paint on the butt of one of them would solve your problem for awhile. I "understand" that if a dog rolls in spilled latex paint, it doesn't even slow him down!!Joe in Renonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-88139127835410824692014-03-16T21:39:21.879-07:002014-03-16T21:39:21.879-07:00Just put a number ear tag in their ears and it sho...Just put a number ear tag in their ears and it should get easier. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-7908697434637669382014-03-16T20:25:01.521-07:002014-03-16T20:25:01.521-07:00You could give one of them a quick squirt with spr...You could give one of them a quick squirt with spray paint on the backside! Then you'd know for sure. =) I can imagine how hard it can be to tell them apart though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-17799434367433287092014-03-16T18:46:21.166-07:002014-03-16T18:46:21.166-07:00I got my first Dexters in January, Patrice ...a si...I got my first Dexters in January, Patrice ...a six year old cow with her then 3 month old heifer calf and a supposedly three year old dun cow. I got a bull too, but my farrier is keeping him for me for now. Both of the cows are supposedly bred. The six year old looks it, but the little dun cow is well ...very little. Hard to tell. <br /><br />Ask me anything about breeding/raising horses but what I know about breeding/raising cows would fit in a thimble. Sure hope my first experience with calving goes well. <br /><br />~HossbossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com