Don’t use blocks, use bags of rock salt and get a horse feeder the type that hang on the fence or off the wall. You can put two or 3 bags worth (150lbs) in at a time. The loose bag salt works much better because the cows can ingest more salt in less time so you have less crowding and them standing on the concrete for so long. As well extra salt intake increases feed and water intake as well hence increasing milk yield. With 450 cows I use about ton of salt every 6 weeks.
In our stall, the salt blocks hang next to or above the water bowls, or on the other side next to the brushes. They have like a little Tray screwed to the Wall with a kind of stick, the Blocks have a hole wich fits on the Stick so the stones dont fall of. Greetings from Germany
You are so creative and passionate about creating stories through video (along with editing) and have an eye for detail. You also have good communication skills, the little things are so interesting eg. the white trees, so beautiful and the cows letting their milk down after you tug those teats. I look forward to your videos and wonder what is it I will learn today as well as the beauty. Thank you and keep sharing
At 1:15 along that cement wall by the brush- build a 6 or 8 inch high by 8 inch deep step, the length of the wall, and set the blocks on there- maybe a bit higher step to accommodate the skid steer cleaning- and it's a solid step so no manure goes under. You would have to put an extension block on the post the brush is mounted to to get the brush a bit further from the new salt step. If I were a cow, I would think- hmmm I think I'll go get a lick and a brush- paradise! Also because of the volume of cows- you may need additional locations-at 17:35 just under and inside the gate near the front legs of the spotted Dalmatian cow (my term) on a block step, below the gate against the post at all for of those gate posts. Look forward to a video about the resolution you choose- especially if it's mine LOL. I'm a city boy- spent some time on Uncles farm- but am not a farmer- love your channel.
Hello Jan. I always played with my cows too. Had a steer Charlie that I rode on as a kid to our back acreage to the creek. Love farm life. Hubby says we are moving to Canada cuz he is fed up with BS in USA. I'm Irish and he is French Canadian.
One of my favorite episodes today! I’m living in Seattle and a computer nerd who could never work hard on a farm. It is great to see and learn about how that yummy milk gets made. I look forward to your videos all the time. Thanks for sharing your life on the farm with us.
I’m a fan of his too. Though I seem to enjoy SaskDutchKid more. I think because of how the weather and scale of farm are different. Given my personal love for technology I also like to see how it is used more by SaskDutchKid.
Hey Jan, my day always gets better when I get your notifications! Everyone please stay safe and keep warm!! Have you hugged your cows today? I can’t think of a better way to stay safe than to pop some corn and sit back to watch Jan and all the other great farm video’s on CZcams!!! Don’t forget some melted butter for your pop corn 😂
You are going to need a lot more than just one or 2 blocks next to the water bowls if they are going to go after the salt like that. Maybe next to the brushes would be a good spot to put some. Then they won't get wet unless someone pees on them or poops on them.
That type of frosting on the trees caused by freezing fog/mist is called a "hoar frost" or "pruina". On Weeping Willow trees it makes them look like giant chandeliers.
The detailed information provided is always "Top Notch". The view of the TREES in the yard @ 12:59 was beautiful. I was surprised to see at the beginning a cow in "heat" being mounted by another "cow". 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 X 5
A lot of our lick blocks have 20 to 25mm holes through and you stick them over a pipe that has a stop to keep them from falling and a pin to keep the cows from lifting it off. The blocks last longer if they are kept off the ground. But if you see such a drastic need for salt maybe talk to your feed guy. Perhaps some trace element is missing in the ration and it built up a shortage in the cows' systems overtime.
I am amazed watching you clean the udders that you use one cloth per cow. Golly I miss that snow. I lived in Ontario but spent nearly every summer in Maidstone. I love listening to your perfect Saskatchewan accent. You sound exactly like my little brother. Last time I was there was in winter 2013/14. It was cold but stunning. Lowest temp was -50 with the wind chill. I love the way the lights just don’t disperse through the air they just go straight up and down. I did catch Swine flu while I was there though. But happy times. I agree I do love a good Hoar frost. Reminds me of my mum she was just crazy about them.
We used to put loose salt and bicarb in homemade wooden troughs across the way from the water troughs. We also used to wash the water troughs during every morning milking while scraping the alleys. We were a three milkings a day operation too.
I love it when the ice fog rolls into our area in North Dakota and leaves the trees all frosted. We're not too far south of you but don't have any snow on the ground unfortunately. Such a mild winter!
I don’t recommend placing near the water. You will get salt run off and corrosion around the water tanks. Look for an area that is relatively dry. Too bad you cannot install near the feeding area. Mounting on poles in the feed alley?
Salt will damage concrete if damp or wet. A dryer spot is better. You might want to consider free choice of 3. Loose mineral salt, loose regular livestock salt and free choice baking soda to help balance the rumen. Don't know how similar dairy cows are to dairy goats but that is how we do it. Anyone going back to mineral salt over and over is usually needing a selenium boost. Love your videos! I push the "thumbs up" before you even start!
Several options as those things have holes you can put ropes through: hang m at the end on the iron sticks or in the feeding spot where cows stick their heads through.
Jan if you want to choose a better path when it comes to salt and mineral feeding? I would go to Greg Judy's CZcams channel and he will show how to feed free choice mineral and salt so your cow's can select what there system needs. In a confident building you can mount it onto the wall so they have access to it.
Looks like they licked the salt blocks so much it’s moved too far away. Need a Plan B. Love the way you are so sensitive to the needs of the herd. Good luck. 👍🐄
Maybe putting the salt block on the poles at the end of the bunks. Think that should keep them from getting wet from the water bowl and make them still easy to reach for the cows.
Maybe see if you can get a holder that holds the blocks on the gates (behind you on the left at 15:53). This would allow you to mkount then away from the water, but they won't be in the way of scraping, like if you mounted them to the wall.
I was thinking the same thing. Make a bracket that can hold 3 or 4 blocks at a time and mount them on both sides of the brush. So that way there could possibly be enough for all the cows
We put salt mineral in our feed it's the same thing as salt blocks accept it's in a mineral form instead of block. We do it this way to make sure that every cow is getting it in there diet. We found with the blocks the boss cows were hogging them and the ones who really needed more salt were the ones with less energy that couldn't make there way past boss cows
Man am I glad it doesn't get that cold were im at and good call on the salt blocks hopefully u guys don't have to much of a problem with the cows going forward
I suggest that you put the salt licks over the feed rail , we just put a length of 11/2 inch tube between two of the uprights ( just welded on two u shaped brackets with a cross pin ) and threaded on six or eight licks lifted it into place with the loader , they go mad for them for the first few days but then they level out and we only use about five licks a month between 150 or so cows maybe even a bit less . We put them up over the head rail as it was the only place we could put them that they don't get covered in manure seems to be working well. We came up with the idea about a year ago and so far so good.
"Any genius suggestions...." Yan, you are the genius here, thats why we are all watching. If I ever recommend something to you, it should be taken with a grain of salt - get it?
At the farm I work at, we usually just put them right in the feed and our Juno seems to have no issue with pushing them and they can get to it pretty easily
I hang them on a swivel on the upright posts the head locking barrier is attached to on side next to the cow's just make clamps to clamp on to the upright post
Any more contest between you & your sister , she seems quiet , but a hard worker , congratulations to the both of you always working hard , stay safe , enjoy ! Bob
For the salt blocks maybe a small feed bunk against the walls across from the water bowls..that way the blocks are deep enough they can not get pushed out and stay contained?they would be up off the floor..
As I was watching you talk about the salt blocks and possibly putting them next to the water troughs... I could see a long cement wall behind you... where the cow brush is located. That looks like a perfect spot! The cow brush is a source of comfort and enjoyment for the cows so I think the salt blocks should be near that same area. Sort of a "self-service/spa/relaxation" area for the cows to pamper themselves!
Maybe try a few on the flat area between each side of the free stalls. Where they're head sits when they lay down. Not sure if they'd be able to reach it standing or if they'd lick it while laying. Gonna be a crazy hoard till they get use to the salt being around.
You can add some fine salt into their food mix each day, you can also add them hanging from ceilings with a rope through them, any place dry will work as salt attracts moisture
I see you have square post threw out the barn , i would recommend building a tray(with a 4 inch deep bottom for when they lick thru the block and it dalls into small pieces), and mounting a block or two to every post , so they dont need to reach thru the manger, From the way they went to town on them i would say you need to double the blocks in the feed area at first. The smaller pieces when tgey lick thru a block could then be moved into the bunk where you feed heifers and dry cows.
It's crazy to see how much cleaner of an operation your farm is compared to some others. (not trying to bash them) But the really crazy thing is you hear stories about how these animals are abused but yet every farmer I see online does what ever they can to make sure their animals have the best quality of living that they can provide and they all take pride in keeping the barns and mats and stalls clean as operationally possible. Keep up the great work.
When you were showing the water trough and where you were talking about putting the blocks the empty area behind you off to the left of the trough, keep water off but easy to deal with
As far as a dairy farm goes, yours is the cleanest. Some are so gross I almost feel sick! I couldn’t do your job, but I appreciate the product produced. Y’all get an extra kudos for farming in the tundra!👏🏼👏🏼
I hope to see some of the storm we are experiencing right now in your next video. I'm sure there will be a ton of extra work to do after all this wind blows away! #Saskatchewind
Hey I heard of a idea for salt blocks if you put post up in a area that has room. then drill a whole through the block and screw it to the top of the post then the cows can walk up and lick
Don’t use blocks with bracket the salt with rot the bracket. I think bagged salt in a mineral feeder the plastic or rubber kind with the rubber flap lid.
If a aluminum pipe were cut and rewelded to a 90 and (one leg) butt welded to a plate, the plate could be bolted to the water trough wall, the salt lick would be there for every passing cow, would roll/turn/pivot on the hole in the blocks shown and would allow all the salt to be consumed, keeping it off the floors, and one at each end of the water trough would allow them all a shot at some sodium when they watered?
Hi we use the 205 litre barrels for the salt we cut a hole in the side so the cows can put there head in and fill the bottom with about 1foot of concrete it works well. Great videos
We have salt, minerals and sodium bicarbonate as part of our TMR. We have a dairy herd feed specialist that gives us "recipes" for each level of cow: milking, dry & pregnant, heifers, steers, calves. Initially we thought it was not worth the cost, but she has really turned around our overall herd health and increase milk production.
You could fab up a salt block dispenser, kinda like pez, so you can stack multiple blocks so you could refill it say once a week instead of every day. Use round bar stock so the ladies don't cut their tongue.
Don’t use blocks, use bags of rock salt and get a horse feeder the type that hang on the fence or off the wall. You can put two or 3 bags worth (150lbs) in at a time.
The loose bag salt works much better because the cows can ingest more salt in less time so you have less crowding and them standing on the concrete for so long.
As well extra salt intake increases feed and water intake as well hence increasing milk yield.
With 450 cows I use about ton of salt every 6 weeks.
Our rock salt has a bunch of gravel in it. I hope yours doesn't.
It may come from being dumped on the ground before being put into sacks.
We mix the mineral salt too! That way your 100 percent sure everyone is getting it
Cantmakeagoodname that is very kind and helpful of you to share this sound advice!! Have a good one!!
Doe you have a picture of that.
Good looking cows. Happy as can be too. Always the sign of a good farm.
WOW the frost on the trees is beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.
In our stall, the salt blocks hang next to or above the water bowls, or on the other side next to the brushes. They have like a little Tray screwed to the Wall with a kind of stick, the Blocks have a hole wich fits on the Stick so the stones dont fall of.
Greetings from Germany
You are so creative and passionate about creating stories through video (along with editing) and have an eye for detail. You also have good communication skills, the little things are so interesting eg. the white trees, so beautiful and the cows letting their milk down after you tug those teats. I look forward to your videos and wonder what is it I will learn today as well as the beauty. Thank you and keep sharing
At 1:15 along that cement wall by the brush- build a 6 or 8 inch high by 8 inch deep step, the length of the wall, and set the blocks on there- maybe a bit higher step to accommodate the skid steer cleaning- and it's a solid step so no manure goes under. You would have to put an extension block on the post the brush is mounted to to get the brush a bit further from the new salt step. If I were a cow, I would think- hmmm I think I'll go get a lick and a brush- paradise! Also because of the volume of cows- you may need additional locations-at 17:35 just under and inside the gate near the front legs of the spotted Dalmatian cow (my term) on a block step, below the gate against the post at all for of those gate posts. Look forward to a video about the resolution you choose- especially if it's mine LOL. I'm a city boy- spent some time on Uncles farm- but am not a farmer- love your channel.
Hello Jan. I always played with my cows too. Had a steer Charlie that I rode on as a kid to our back acreage to the creek. Love farm life. Hubby says we are moving to Canada cuz he is fed up with BS in USA. I'm Irish and he is French Canadian.
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear rubber boots. Thank you for all you do.
One of my favorite episodes today! I’m living in Seattle and a computer nerd who could never work hard on a farm. It is great to see and learn about how that yummy milk gets made.
I look forward to your videos all the time. Thanks for sharing your life on the farm with us.
Are you one of rioters
The band? Nope I’m not a member of the band. You can find their members and music at m.facebook.com/theriotersuk/
Go watch 10th generation also
I’m a fan of his too. Though I seem to enjoy SaskDutchKid more. I think because of how the weather and scale of farm are different.
Given my personal love for technology I also like to see how it is used more by SaskDutchKid.
You know what I meant
Hello Jan , we have a dairy farm in the netherlands and we put feeding salt in our tmr mix . Greetings Gerben
Hey Jan, my day always gets better when I get your notifications! Everyone please stay safe and keep warm!! Have you hugged your cows today? I can’t think of a better way to stay safe than to pop some corn and sit back to watch Jan and all the other great farm video’s on CZcams!!! Don’t forget some melted butter for your pop corn 😂
@bill slayton I do even if I need to churn it myself.
You are going to need a lot more than just one or 2 blocks next to the water bowls if they are going to go after the salt like that. Maybe next to the brushes would be a good spot to put some. Then they won't get wet unless someone pees on them or poops on them.
That type of frosting on the trees caused by freezing fog/mist is called a "hoar frost" or "pruina". On Weeping Willow trees it makes them look like giant chandeliers.
i can see you really love your "ladies". I grew up on a dairy in Niagara region Ontario. I understand 100%
The detailed information provided is always "Top Notch". The view of the TREES in the yard @ 12:59 was beautiful. I was surprised to see at the beginning a cow in "heat" being mounted by another "cow". 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐄 X 5
not uncommon for a cow in heat to be mounted by other cows
@@jwiereng When I visited my relatives' farms and saw the cows mounting each other, I thought the one doing the mounting was the one in heat.
Hey Jan. We get our salt in a mini bulk 1 ton bag and add it to either the TMR or free choice in a tub that’s held by some brackets I have fabbed up.
I LOVE TREES! Would have LOVED a drone shot of these beautiful trees!
Totally agree a drone shot of the hoar frost on the trees with the bright sun and blue sky would be awesome ++++
A lot of our lick blocks have 20 to 25mm holes through and you stick them over a pipe that has a stop to keep them from falling and a pin to keep the cows from lifting it off. The blocks last longer if they are kept off the ground. But if you see such a drastic need for salt maybe talk to your feed guy. Perhaps some trace element is missing in the ration and it built up a shortage in the cows' systems overtime.
I am amazed watching you clean the udders that you use one cloth per cow. Golly I miss that snow. I lived in Ontario but spent nearly every summer in Maidstone. I love listening to your perfect Saskatchewan accent. You sound exactly like my little brother. Last time I was there was in winter 2013/14. It was cold but stunning. Lowest temp was -50 with the wind chill. I love the way the lights just don’t disperse through the air they just go straight up and down. I did catch Swine flu while I was there though. But happy times. I agree I do love a good Hoar frost. Reminds me of my mum she was just crazy about them.
Great video. Did not think that lack of a salt block could cause that much of a decline in milk production. Thanks , helpful information
We used to put loose salt and bicarb in homemade wooden troughs across the way from the water troughs. We also used to wash the water troughs during every morning milking while scraping the alleys. We were a three milkings a day operation too.
Those videos of your winter wonderland are awesome. Certainly nothing like that in Florida. I wouldn’t survive.
I love it when the ice fog rolls into our area in North Dakota and leaves the trees all frosted. We're not too far south of you but don't have any snow on the ground unfortunately. Such a mild winter!
Sounds like you know exactly what you're doing, you know a lot about this industry for one so young as you are! You are a very intelligent young man.
great video like the trees your explanations are great
Looks like those cows 🐄 really enjoyed the salt 🧂 blocks, thanks for taking us along on a day on the dairy farm 🚜 😊👍💕💕💕
Who knew cows like to get busy at 4am?
Learn something new every video!
I don’t recommend placing near the water. You will get salt run off and corrosion around the water tanks. Look for an area that is relatively dry. Too bad you cannot install near the feeding area. Mounting on poles in the feed alley?
The salt also corrodes the hoofs.🙁
@@bethfoster6591 foot baths weekly doesn’t stop that?
Im so impressed your farm is so well managed cleanliness, efficient, etc I guess lots of hard working and planning
Thank you for all your videos it’s a calming joy to relax and watch while looking for calmness in our country!🇺🇸 Hello from Ohio
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Salt will damage concrete if damp or wet. A dryer spot is better. You might want to consider free choice of 3. Loose mineral salt, loose regular livestock salt and free choice baking soda to help balance the rumen. Don't know how similar dairy cows are to dairy goats but that is how we do it. Anyone going back to mineral salt over and over is usually needing a selenium boost. Love your videos! I push the "thumbs up" before you even start!
Several options as those things have holes you can put ropes through: hang m at the end on the iron sticks or in the feeding spot where cows stick their heads through.
They don’t have holes all the way through them they just have a little divot to carry them
Jan if you want to choose a better path when it comes to salt and mineral feeding? I would go to Greg Judy's CZcams channel and he will show how to feed free choice mineral and salt so your cow's can select what there system needs. In a confident building you can mount it onto the wall so they have access to it.
The way you said they drink piss made me die laughing 😂
11:50 - 12:03 is a pretty cool shot .. the details, temperature 🥶 variances (inside vs. out) and the cows 🐄 eating
Great video! Very pretty trees. Thanks very much
Love those trees covered with hoar frost - Beautiful! Interesting video.
Looks like they licked the salt blocks so much it’s moved too far away. Need a Plan B. Love the way you are so sensitive to the needs of the herd. Good luck. 👍🐄
thank for this kid and thanks for spreading knowledge from other youtube farms. everyone wins!
Maybe putting the salt block on the poles at the end of the bunks. Think that should keep them from getting wet from the water bowl and make them still easy to reach for the cows.
I love how clean you keep your operation including the cows!
An empty mineral tub at the end of the feed lane with blocks in it. That's what I see most dairies doing in my area.
I really like how clean your farm is!
Maybe see if you can get a holder that holds the blocks on the gates (behind you on the left at 15:53). This would allow you to mkount then away from the water, but they won't be in the way of scraping, like if you mounted them to the wall.
Mount on the same wall as the brushes just leave enough space for the cows to use the brushes.
I was thinking the same thing. Make a bracket that can hold 3 or 4 blocks at a time and mount them on both sides of the brush. So that way there could possibly be enough for all the cows
Farm + Cows + Humane boy = Great Story
💪👍 From ALGERIA 🇩🇿
Has/does it snow in Algeria?
@@STONEDay Yes , but just on the high places
We put salt mineral in our feed it's the same thing as salt blocks accept it's in a mineral form instead of block. We do it this way to make sure that every cow is getting it in there diet. We found with the blocks the boss cows were hogging them and the ones who really needed more salt were the ones with less energy that couldn't make there way past boss cows
Man am I glad it doesn't get that cold were im at and good call on the salt blocks hopefully u guys don't have to much of a problem with the cows going forward
I suggest that you put the salt licks over the feed rail , we just put a length of 11/2 inch tube between two of the uprights ( just welded on two u shaped brackets with a cross pin ) and threaded on six or eight licks lifted it into place with the loader , they go mad for them for the first few days but then they level out and we only use about five licks a month between 150 or so cows maybe even a bit less . We put them up over the head rail as it was the only place we could put them that they don't get covered in manure seems to be working well. We came up with the idea about a year ago and so far so good.
I really enjoy seeing you work with the cows and how clean you keep your barns
"Any genius suggestions...." Yan, you are the genius here, thats why we are all watching. If I ever recommend something to you, it should be taken with a grain of salt - get it?
David Henschel Pfew... that's gotta feel good to have gotten that off your chest, eh? lol
Love the hoar frost on the trees!
White trees, indicate a proper Canadian winter.
Very interesting lots of feed needed for all of the cows
At the farm I work at, we usually just put them right in the feed and our Juno seems to have no issue with pushing them and they can get to it pretty easily
A remote for each Bobcat would be sweet.
I hang them on a swivel on the upright posts the head locking barrier is attached to on side next to the cow's just make clamps to clamp on to the upright post
I have a small idea of the salt blocks, we put two outside at each end of the feed alley head gates. That's how we have them.
Any more contest between you & your sister , she seems quiet , but a hard worker , congratulations to the both of you always working hard , stay safe , enjoy ! Bob
For the salt blocks maybe a small feed bunk against the walls across from the water bowls..that way the blocks are deep enough they can not get pushed out and stay contained?they would be up off the floor..
As I was watching you talk about the salt blocks and possibly putting them next to the water troughs... I could see a long cement wall behind you... where the cow brush is located. That looks like a perfect spot! The cow brush is a source of comfort and enjoyment for the cows so I think the salt blocks should be near that same area. Sort of a "self-service/spa/relaxation" area for the cows to pamper themselves!
Maybe try a few on the flat area between each side of the free stalls. Where they're head sits when they lay down. Not sure if they'd be able to reach it standing or if they'd lick it while laying.
Gonna be a crazy hoard till they get use to the salt being around.
Another great video. Keep them coming I look forward to seeing them. You and your sister are great kids your mom and dad should be proud of you
Another great video!! Thanks Jan for all you do!
Consider adding the salt to the ration, it's very controlled, easy to do and cheap. Salt blocks work but use is variable.
Yes, awesome scenery, I agree! God can make some beautiful things!
You can add some fine salt into their food mix each day, you can also add them hanging from ceilings with a rope through them, any place dry will work as salt attracts moisture
BTW love the flocking of the trees it is beautiful!!
Great vid Jan. Not just this one though all of your videos too!!!
Jan awesome video, keep up the good work.
Yes those trees looks awesome.
Beautiful trees♥️
I see you have square post threw out the barn , i would recommend building a tray(with a 4 inch deep bottom for when they lick thru the block and it dalls into small pieces), and mounting a block or two to every post , so they dont need to reach thru the manger,
From the way they went to town on them i would say you need to double the blocks in the feed area at first.
The smaller pieces when tgey lick thru a block could then be moved into the bunk where you feed heifers and dry cows.
Altijd leuk om jouw toplaarzen in beeld te zien!
It's crazy to see how much cleaner of an operation your farm is compared to some others. (not trying to bash them) But the really crazy thing is you hear stories about how these animals are abused but yet every farmer I see online does what ever they can to make sure their animals have the best quality of living that they can provide and they all take pride in keeping the barns and mats and stalls clean as operationally possible. Keep up the great work.
There are always black sheep, wich Tell the bad Storys and blame the Farm Industrie
Man that’s a badass barn 🙌🏼my dad and i have a dairy in Tulare California ,one day ima have my own like this one 🔥
YES!!! Kid Dutch is killing it !!! 💪
Maybe put the salt block on the wall by the brushes... at the end of the wall far from the brush
Loved this video.
At the dairy i work at, they have a small cement block on each side of the gate opening in the feed alley to put the blocks in
When you were showing the water trough and where you were talking about putting the blocks the empty area behind you off to the left of the trough, keep water off but easy to deal with
As far as a dairy farm goes, yours is the cleanest. Some are so gross I almost feel sick! I couldn’t do your job, but I appreciate the product produced. Y’all get an extra kudos for farming in the tundra!👏🏼👏🏼
I couldn't have said it better myself.
It is good if you separate it from water bowls and feeds. the best location maybe in the hallway on 18:35 - 18:43 near juno
I hope to see some of the storm we are experiencing right now in your next video. I'm sure there will be a ton of extra work to do after all this wind blows away! #Saskatchewind
You should put the salt blocks above the self lockers and get a bracket made up 👍
Hey I heard of a idea for salt blocks if you put post up in a area that has room. then drill a whole through the block and screw it to the top of the post then the cows can walk up and lick
I am from Saskatchewan too next city over
Salt and construction is not a good team. Salt wins
hello jan, congratulations on your wonderful farm. I also like cows. i am a farmer's son. Greetings from Germany. Dieter Bosch
Something I've seen is mounting then on the gates. That way it's far enough out of the way of the water and brush but also a place where they know.
Even just shutting off the water supply to one of the water bowls, and throwing 4 or 5 blocks in the water bowl works really nice!
Awesome video!!!!!!!!!! Love these during the pandemic.
Selenium salt blocks are the best. We put in wood boxes throughout cow area. Not in feed They go crazy over it
Don’t use blocks with bracket the salt with rot the bracket. I think bagged salt in a mineral feeder the plastic or rubber kind with the rubber flap lid.
Hey look at the safety rails around the pit. Nice
Thank for uploading Video
If a aluminum pipe were cut and rewelded to a 90 and (one leg) butt welded to a plate, the plate could be bolted to the water trough wall, the salt lick would be there for every passing cow, would roll/turn/pivot on the hole in the blocks shown and would allow all the salt to be consumed, keeping it off the floors, and one at each end of the water trough would allow them all a shot at some sodium when they watered?
Hi we use the 205 litre barrels for the salt we cut a hole in the side so the cows can put there head in and fill the bottom with about 1foot of concrete it works well. Great videos
We have salt, minerals and sodium bicarbonate as part of our TMR. We have a dairy herd feed specialist that gives us "recipes" for each level of cow: milking, dry & pregnant, heifers, steers, calves. Initially we thought it was not worth the cost, but she has really turned around our overall herd health and increase milk production.
You could fab up a salt block dispenser, kinda like pez, so you can stack multiple blocks so you could refill it say once a week instead of every day. Use round bar stock so the ladies don't cut their tongue.
You could hang salt lick at the end panels where the water tanks are.
We use old brake drums off our semi's. They are heavy and hard for cows to move them. Just put them by your headlocks.
By far one of my favorite dairy farmer!!!