What is the right height for a bucket teat?
No higher above the floor than a mother’s own teat (usually low).
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Premier’s preferred orphan feeding program
To start, use Pritchard teats with warm artificial milk or colostrum.
Installing Premier Big Bale Feeders
Pays for itself in 1 Year! Simple steps to install—after that, it just saves money! Installation steps… 1. Panels are easy to carry and store They can be carried or dragged short distances by hand (6 panel size weighs 106 lbs), transported by ATV and stored out of the way. Unlike most other big bale feeders, […]
Drenching 1 to 10 animals
Have a small-flock drencher on hand for those times when you only need to worm a few animals.
How to keep your solar units working
Every year I receive several calls about small solar powered energizers not keeping their battery charged.
Quick tips for energizers
1. Ant problems Sprinkle the bottom of the energizer with ant dust (such as Terro). Do not sprinkle dust on the circuit board, because dust can retain moisture and damage/corrode the circuit board.
Storing the Clipper/Shearer, Blades, Combs & Cutters
Replacement blades are not cheap so it is well worth the time to care for them!
Professional Shearing—Step by Step Instruction
The Heiniger ONE Shearing Machine makes a back-breaking job much easier by being reliable and able to do the job without hesitation. It’s the go-to shearing machine for large flock shearing.
OB glove basics
Lambing season will be arriving shortly and with that comes the possibility of needing to assist a ewe. When that time comes, be sure to wear OB gloves that will protect both you and the mother-to-be.
Are cats chewing on your bucket teat units?
Take a small plastic cup (7 oz or more) and cut a 1.5″ diameter hole in the bottom of the cup.