I’m 13 and for the past 4 years have raised 12 calves using a hand held bottle in the pen trying to hold the other calves back I’m glad I am now gonna buy that hanging feeder
I know that feeling all to well!! You’ll still need to start them on the bottle then get them on the teat drinker. Your doing really well for 13 😊 keep it up! 👍🏻👍🏻
Gary Sims amazing!! What breed did you get? Wish I vaccinated for phumonia had a lot of cases this last week and it’s cost a fair bit to put right. Weather has been terrible! 🌧
I got two British blue x’s and a lovely Hereford x, having a bit of trouble with scours but I’m on top of it with nutri scour seems to be working, they’re not losing condition or looking sorry think it’s maybe change of milk and feed that we’re used to. I’m enjoying it, your video spurred me on to go get them thank you 👍🏻🐄
We aren't small scale 200+ calves every year but we use a 200l blue drum with 14 teats on it, clear tubes down to the base. Cheap, recycling and works. Happy farming.
Hi, can i ask do you buy different ages so you have a constant flow of cash through the market, buying and selling or do you something else for the tim while there being reared? im a calf rearer in dairy farms but looking at going it alone for the first and wondered how you manage to cash flow, as i know some others sell lamb for the constant
Hi Elizabeth, The main part of our business is bees and honey. Farming is a side business. We do roughly 6-8 calves a year + the sheep. We haven’t got anymore land to keep more. Cash flow with the calves I would say you need to buy and sell a batch almost every month to make it viable if your going to rely on the money. One good thing with calves is there is always plenty of calves to buy and people always want to buy weaned calves.
Khalil Ahmed no problem. I used Cwm Nant milk powder all of last year on those calves and worked really good. Good price and results. Still using that powder this year. But I’m going to try a new french powder off a new supplier this year to see what it’s like. Will do a video if I’m happy with it.
The fatty farmer nice!! 😊 blues are one of my favourite calves. In the past I have always had s good price for them when selling. Growing your channel is a hard one. It’s something I’m still trying to do. I’ve been at it a year solid and I’m happy with the growth so far. I won’t give you advice as I don’t think I’m qualified to give any on this topic but il share with you what I’m trying to do. I’m trying to put out one video a week. Of good quality content. Educational and entertaining. Sticking to what I know and just sharing it. If you look up “how to grow my channel” on RUclips there are some fantastic videos with good tips. Hope that helps. And good luck with the calves 😊
Straw is full of fibre and is really good for their digestive system. Hay can make them bloaty if fed to yearly. 20-30 mins day and night to do a batch of 6 calves. It would take the same time if you had 20 calves.
@@gwenyngruffydd Thanks for the reply, I’ve got an opportunity for a joint venture on a farm with myself providing the sweat equity, seems like this could be a good way to generate some income alongside building up a suckler herd.
Hi, Not right at the start just straw and feed when they get here. Once they come to around 8 weeks of age I start feeding hay and slowly replace the straw with hay.
Please I am trying to get weaned calves I am from Egypt and this is my dream stand by me and help me please I have the money and I want to import calves
@gwenyngruffydd I intend to quit my job and start a calf-rearing farm. One-day to one-month calfs are sold at open marketplaces. The plan is to buy calfs, raise them for five to six months, then sell the males and keep the females until they get pregnant before selling them. However, I am unable to locate any knowledgeable individual or business for kids' food or milk substitutes. If you are able to assist me, I would be very thankful. With gratitude Sent from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Thank you this helps a lot as I’m 12 and learning how to get into farming
Leo Manterfield hi thanks for the comment. Really glad you found it interesting and of use to you! 😊 wish you all the best for the future.
Leo Manterfield check out my Chanel ,if you like this you’ll like mine! ;) share my vid please
@@thefattyfarmer6087 whats the name of your chanell
I wish you well in your farming career as well Leo. Best of luck 👍
I’m 13 and for the past 4 years have raised 12 calves using a hand held bottle in the pen trying to hold the other calves back I’m glad I am now gonna buy that hanging feeder
A year
I know that feeling all to well!! You’ll still need to start them on the bottle then get them on the teat drinker.
Your doing really well for 13 😊 keep it up! 👍🏻👍🏻
You sure are a Good Farmer! Look at how the Calves act around you! They love and trust you!
Of course, someday, they'll become food!
Thank you 😊
I want to buy small calves
Sweet job lots of responsibility ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video made me feel a lot easier about rearing a few calves on now
Thanks!! 😊 come back and let me now how it goes! 👍🏻
I took the leap Friday at mart I picked up 3 I’ve vaccinated for pneumonia and got them all sucking the teats nicely
Gary Sims amazing!! What breed did you get?
Wish I vaccinated for phumonia had a lot of cases this last week and it’s cost a fair bit to put right. Weather has been terrible! 🌧
I got two British blue x’s and a lovely Hereford x, having a bit of trouble with scours but I’m on top of it with nutri scour seems to be working, they’re not losing condition or looking sorry think it’s maybe change of milk and feed that we’re used to. I’m enjoying it, your video spurred me on to go get them thank you 👍🏻🐄
Gary Sims no problem, your message made my day! 😊
excellent work and guidance for interested persons 👌👌👌
Thanks 😊
nice video bro, thanks
Ahmed Ejaz thanks! 😊
Nice job.
Thanks 😊
Very good video
Thank you Thomas
Please could you upload some more calving/ lambing videos please,as we love them.like if agree.
Hi!!
No problem at all!! The next 2 will be bee related but will get another calf and sheep one in after 😊
Gwenyn Gruffydd please could you consider watching my video and maybe subscribe/like if it’s good? Thanks 😊
We aren't small scale 200+ calves every year but we use a 200l blue drum with 14 teats on it, clear tubes down to the base. Cheap, recycling and works. Happy farming.
200 calves is a lot! Thats a great idea! I have never seen one of them converted.
Will send you a picture if I can find one.
Thank you 👍🏻
How can I contact you?
Very nice
Thanks 😊
Beautiful babies adorable I would love to look after them dream job but to me it would be a pleasure cute
😊🐮
Good luck
Nice
Thanks 😊
Hi, can i ask do you buy different ages so you have a constant flow of cash through the market, buying and selling or do you something else for the tim while there being reared? im a calf rearer in dairy farms but looking at going it alone for the first and wondered how you manage to cash flow, as i know some others sell lamb for the constant
Hi Elizabeth,
The main part of our business is bees and honey.
Farming is a side business. We do roughly 6-8 calves a year + the sheep. We haven’t got anymore land to keep more.
Cash flow with the calves I would say you need to buy and sell a batch almost every month to make it viable if your going to rely on the money.
One good thing with calves is there is always plenty of calves to buy and people always want to buy weaned calves.
Hi, what concentrates do you use to wean your calves on to? I.e a coarse mix, or rearing nut?
18% calf rearer I think it’s called.
Thanks you bro
Can you show me milk powder which one you use thank you or give the name
Khalil Ahmed no problem.
I used Cwm Nant milk powder all of last year on those calves and worked really good. Good price and results.
Still using that powder this year. But I’m going to try a new french powder off a new supplier this year to see what it’s like. Will do a video if I’m happy with it.
Thanks you mate
Khalil Ahmed no problem 😊
Do you add any boiling water to make the milk powder nuke warm?
Hi, yes it’s all luke warm water from the hot tap in the house. 😊
Gwenyn Gruffydd we’ve got 2 limousin and 4 British blue calves ,how do I grow my channel ?
Gwenyn Gruffydd do you have any tips on growing my Chanel ?
The fatty farmer nice!! 😊 blues are one of my favourite calves. In the past I have always had s good price for them when selling.
Growing your channel is a hard one. It’s something I’m still trying to do. I’ve been at it a year solid and I’m happy with the growth so far.
I won’t give you advice as I don’t think I’m qualified to give any on this topic but il share with you what I’m trying to do.
I’m trying to put out one video a week. Of good quality content. Educational and entertaining. Sticking to what I know and just sharing it.
If you look up “how to grow my channel” on RUclips there are some fantastic videos with good tips.
Hope that helps. And good luck with the calves 😊
Gwenyn Gruffydd thanks I hope to expand .
How come they are on straw at first, why not hay ? Also how long does it generally take a day to feed them ?
Straw is full of fibre and is really good for their digestive system. Hay can make them bloaty if fed to yearly.
20-30 mins day and night to do a batch of 6 calves. It would take the same time if you had 20 calves.
@@gwenyngruffydd Thanks for the reply, I’ve got an opportunity for a joint venture on a farm with myself providing the sweat equity, seems like this could be a good way to generate some income alongside building up a suckler herd.
Do u give hay to your calfs
Hi,
Not right at the start just straw and feed when they get here. Once they come to around 8 weeks of age I start feeding hay and slowly replace the straw with hay.
great information, but i like you English ❤
Thank you. I’m from Wales 🏴 😊
@@gwenyngruffydd ❤❤❤❤
Where can we get this feeder
I purchased mine from Wynnestay. Most farmers merchant will sell them. You can buy them online too
Hi dear i want to buy milk replacer
Best place is your local farming supplies shop
I want to two calf in pakistan
Please I am trying to get weaned calves I am from Egypt and this is my dream stand by me and help me please I have the money and I want to import calves
You need to find a local dairy farm if you have them in Egypt?
How can i contact you?
How can I help?
@gwenyngruffydd I intend to quit my job and start a calf-rearing farm. One-day to one-month calfs are sold at open marketplaces.
The plan is to buy calfs, raise them for five to six months, then sell the males and keep the females until they get pregnant before selling them. However, I am unable to locate any knowledgeable individual or business for kids' food or milk substitutes.
If you are able to assist me, I would be
very thankful. With gratitude
Sent from Pakistan 🇵🇰
@676mehar hi, I’m am a small farm, I don’t have the knowledge to help I’m afraid