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  • @atticuskilby515
    @atticuskilby515 10 днів тому +1

    Sales are interesting--it is quite easy to get caught up in the pace and energy. It takes patience and experience, but overall I think a nice Ayrshire is not a flop.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  10 днів тому +1

      No kidding!! I was surprised at the temptation online ha! I have been to a few in person auctions but all beef cattle and not as tempting for me. I couldn’t believe the big lovely producers coming through the sale! Def learned a lot! Thanks for the comment.

  • @tylerconklin5206
    @tylerconklin5206 11 днів тому +1

    Schwitty is an exceptional breeder. You happed into a couple of phenomenally bred balanced genetics.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  10 днів тому

      I did get lucky! I’ve been able to stay in touch with them and they’ve been so helpful!

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens6555 14 днів тому +1

    Kia Ora & Good Morning plus Happy New Year from New Zealand ...

  • @KenStewart-kt8ol
    @KenStewart-kt8ol 14 днів тому

    Congrats on your cow buying experience, seems like you handled it in stride. There are some things in life that one needs to experience to understand, lol. Kudos to you for using it to shape your future decisions. The barn is definitely brighter, nice upgrade.

  • @Stella77_7
    @Stella77_7 11 днів тому

    😊Wisconsin farmer here. Withee Premiere is just 30 min from me. Ww have wome fantastic dairy cows up here ans Airshires are wonderful little cows. Jerseys are unfortunately getting harder to find evern in WI. The dairy industry is pushing huge production that means Jerseys are being pushed out. My daughter and i are doing our best to keep Jerseys going here.
    If you want A2/A2 i can hook you up with a trusted Jersey A2 breeder.
    PLZ get your Airshire tested 75% of them are A2

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  10 днів тому

      Hi there!! Oh I’m so jealous! I’d be in trouble if I lived that close! I sent off milk for A2 testing and am crossing fingers.
      I’m in the market for spring calving A2 Jerseys but I don’t think I’ll be going back to WI. I found some about 6hrs from us in Mo. is your connection in WI?

  • @jimcox6687
    @jimcox6687 13 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @gregganderson1454
    @gregganderson1454 14 днів тому +1

    You’re alright, Mrs. Smith. I’m sure it will work out for you.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  13 днів тому +1

      So far it’s worked out alright! Hopefully that continues!

  • @vinceyounger4969
    @vinceyounger4969 11 днів тому +1

    Guaranteed if you lightly rub a small handful of salt just inside her female part, Kitty will strain for a short time, introduce any calf and she will mother it immediately. Will not affect her current pregnancy, 100% successful with stale milkers . Doesn’t work on freshly calved cows. Regards from an old Aussie dairy farmer

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  11 днів тому

      Are you meaning that this is to help her accept a calf that is not hers?? So interesting....

    • @vinceyounger4969
      @vinceyounger4969 11 днів тому

      Correct.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  10 днів тому

      @@vinceyounger4969🤯🤯

  • @barrychouinard4019
    @barrychouinard4019 12 днів тому

    I can hear it now. "Honey, I bought a cow."

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  12 днів тому

      Pretty much!! Haha I called and was like “ummm….. I bought 2 cows…. And they’re in Wisconsin….”

  • @timjones1583
    @timjones1583 13 днів тому

    Use Brown Swiss if you want a great cow for taking on calves. I had one that would accept 4 calves at a time.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  13 днів тому +1

      I’ve had good luck with my Jerseys taking on calves 😊 but I think it really depends on the cow and not the breed.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  13 днів тому

      @@Oliver880-eg8szthat’s awesome! I’ll check em out! I am fond of Jerseys! I have 3 and I think I’ll probably stick with the breed. I just have an affinity for them. Thanks for the info!

  • @chasedodds1927
    @chasedodds1927 12 днів тому

    My boss has Guernsey A2 A2 cow for sale we are from Northwest Wisconsin.

    • @chasedodds1927
      @chasedodds1927 12 днів тому

      He sells all over the USA and Canada.

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  12 днів тому +1

      I’m in the market for some A2A2 cows but think I’m going to stick with Jerseys. I love them 🥰

    • @chasedodds1927
      @chasedodds1927 12 днів тому

      @@smithsridge okay sounds good 👍

  • @tylerconklin5206
    @tylerconklin5206 11 днів тому

    No…..extra protein to slow down production. Course dry hay, empty fiber

    • @smithsridge
      @smithsridge  3 дні тому

      True! We feed an 18% dairy ration and they get brome and alfalfa. I used to feed bermuda (bc it was all i could find) but too much fiber!

  • @Дм.Ме-109
    @Дм.Ме-109 14 днів тому +1

    5.52 Can you hear the voice of the “Democrat”?🫏