The building continues with slats now in place and back-filling around the tank has started. There's work going on out in the fields too and slowly but surely things are starting to come together.
Just on where the cows are coming out Kieran, would you be better off putting the slot in the wall at both sides, at least then when you calve down in January or February and cows are still inside for that month or 2 you can keep the dry cows separate with a gate in between the 2 cubicle sheds
Good decision going left , get a simple drafting system set up at the door to get yourself going , I wouldn’t put in stall work or a parlor at 3 foot spacing I think they are a bad job and I would prefer 2 foot 6 personally so be carefull what you are buying if buying a seccond hand machine . I would build the pit as long as possable and leave room for a few extra units so as an extension is easy down the line not to be busting concrete and changing things I’ve never met a man who left space for more units that regretted it
Also I would be more likely to go with a passage down the middle of that paddock and not down by the ditch , you could have long narrow paddocks otherwise and could be difficult to get to the back of them in a wet spring and if it’s exposed in the middle of the paddock it will dry out quick with the wind and not be getting sheltered by the trees and leaves falling on it in autumn creating a mess also you would want nice curves through the roadway not sharp right angles 👍
Was doing a hoof trimming course lately and the lads there were say they see more issues with cows feet where exits are to the left or right and less issues where they exit out the end of parlour. The cows on the row nearest the exit have a tighter turn to make and are spinning around on their hind feet more than the cows on the other side and they are creatures of habit and the same cows will nearly always be on the same side. Just thought it might be of interest to you but it might not suit to have an exit out the end
Good idea to hav an option of the cows goin straight out during summer or back to the shed during the winter. U dont want cows goin thru the shed during summer
Good man plough on. All the people who say dont do it wil never do any thing them selves and there just gelous. Ull only ever regret things u didnt do in life
Just on where the cows are coming out Kieran, would you be better off putting the slot in the wall at both sides, at least then when you calve down in January or February and cows are still inside for that month or 2 you can keep the dry cows separate with a gate in between the 2 cubicle sheds
I was thinking the same thing it also would make it easier if you wanted separate a cow from the rest for what ever reason
Might be worth scanning now, see how many in calf anfd tail paint the rest to see if bull.mounts them.
Have a great time at the wedding tonight. Im looking forward to seeing you in the parlour. Take care.
Good decision going left , get a simple drafting system set up at the door to get yourself going , I wouldn’t put in stall work or a parlor at 3 foot spacing I think they are a bad job and I would prefer 2 foot 6 personally so be carefull what you are buying if buying a seccond hand machine . I would build the pit as long as possable and leave room for a few extra units so as an extension is easy down the line not to be busting concrete and changing things I’ve never met a man who left space for more units that regretted it
Also I would be more likely to go with a passage down the middle of that paddock and not down by the ditch , you could have long narrow paddocks otherwise and could be difficult to get to the back of them in a wet spring and if it’s exposed in the middle of the paddock it will dry out quick with the wind and not be getting sheltered by the trees and leaves falling on it in autumn creating a mess also you would want nice curves through the roadway not sharp right angles 👍
Enjoy the wedding Keiran nice to get update on building coming out well heifers looking really well👍👍🤑🤑🥛🥛
Was doing a hoof trimming course lately and the lads there were say they see more issues with cows feet where exits are to the left or right and less issues where they exit out the end of parlour. The cows on the row nearest the exit have a tighter turn to make and are spinning around on their hind feet more than the cows on the other side and they are creatures of habit and the same cows will nearly always be on the same side. Just thought it might be of interest to you but it might not suit to have an exit out the end
Great progress being made. Enjoy yourselves at the wedding
That’s a better way for cows to leave the parlour, less chance of slipping and you could put a drafting system there in the future.
Super job having the slats pre grooved
Old net from last years bales on top of the bales held in place by a tyre keeps crows off the bales
For keep the place clean and less water the catch I would put the exit inside. And you will have the scrapers to keep it clean.
Hope the build goes smoothly. Haircut looks good 👍
Great to see the progress, let the hair down at the wedding and have a session , god knows we all need a blowout every now and again
Good man kieran, shaping up to be a fine job,great progress
Good job
You are making great progress. Enjoy the wedding.
Good idea to hav an option of the cows goin straight out during summer or back to the shed during the winter. U dont want cows goin thru the shed during summer
well done your doing great
Making massive progress
Well done and continued success
Good man plough on. All the people who say dont do it wil never do any thing them selves and there just gelous. Ull only ever regret things u didnt do in life
There are lots of new entrants into dairying in the last ten years who are regretting it big time now.
@theoracle8560 what's the reason there regretting it?
@@paulfinnan1984 probably not realising the amount of work involved and the commitment of a seven day week job before they got into it
@@user-jh7zu3ih6ofair enough but he was milking before, left it and thinks it'll suit himbetter now. It's a bit different from completely new entrant
@@kieranosullivan02 he will do fine with the help of family members . its not a job for a person on their own
Great progress well done 👏
Great job. Fair play 👌
Good stuff
Best of luck keep going
Are u keeping on your job when u start milking ?? Id say keep it on for a while till u get goin if u can
Have both a left and right exit,
U have to be put in a robot milking palor only way to go going forward 😊
Great job . Hope to do a tank and shed here too. Any tips for me
Spend huge amount time thinking and designing and hire someone like grasstec for farm yard plan and detailed drawings you can only pour concrete once
Please be careful with bull i had to rescue a man from a bull one day he is living and well. But i sAid AI from now on.
The man that 🎉told you bring cows out to the left is bang on our only go out through the cubicle and it's a bollix cow flow is very poor
What breed of bull are you running with them?
Angus. I’m not breeding replacements this year