Mud and Poop removal

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FarmerWanna-Be

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I have a couple calves that I plan on showing in about a month. They have been out in a turn out all winter and have collected their fair share of mud and poop and their lowever quarters are covered in "poop balls." What is the best way to remove these without losing hair too? Is there any solutions that can be put on them to help remove them? Thanks!
 

shortyjock89

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Soak them in vegetable oil for ten minutes and then you can crush them up with pliars and scrape them away with a curry comb.  Don't worry about getting them all out the first time. We do that, and then wash em, and then do it again the next day.
 

flacowman

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high pressure nozzle on your hose, wet them down, let sit fore a few minutes, blast off what you can, repeat until satisfied or tired of it
 

FarmerWanna-Be

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Thanks for the advice! In years past when Ive had this problem Ive just rinsed them over and over and used a curry comb to pull them off but it just takes so long. I'll try the vegetable oil idea. Sounds like that might work faster.
 

all.thumbs

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eZall is great.  Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, use curry comb.  Rinse & repeat. 
 

CMAHerefords

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WD-40. Works great. Soak the spots with it then comb them out.. works very well for us.
 

russfarm

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We tried the vegetable oil on the advice from someone on here and it really helped. 
 

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I like WD-40 just because you can target your areas with the tube nozzle or you can spay the whole area with the can nozzle. I would rinse the muddy areas real well first blow it to get all the loose material out of the way then use the WD-40.
 

HelenH

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All of the above suggestions help.  Eventually curry comb will irritate the skin and even quiet animals kick.  When your tired of wash and repeat, and you arms and wrists have had enough, put on safety glasses and use the blower.
This helps loosen what is against the skin.  More soap and water until done.  Remember the glasses! 
 

advocate

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The best method is prevention even if your not rinsing blowing out everyday still works
 

SlickTxMaine

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advocate said:
The best method is prevention even if your not rinsing blowing out everyday still works

Amen to prevention!  My son always asks why he has to rinse his steer when it's wet and muddy outside.....he says, he'll be dirty again in a little while.  That's true, but staying on top of it sure makes it easier in the long run. 

Doesn't do you a lot of good today I know, but keep it in mind for after you get them out this time. 
 
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