Dec 6, 2011 #1 F Farmboy2014 Member Joined Nov 7, 2011 Messages 10 How cold is too cold to wash my calves on an outdoor was rack? Any ideas to keep them clean while I cant wash them? Thanks!
How cold is too cold to wash my calves on an outdoor was rack? Any ideas to keep them clean while I cant wash them? Thanks!
Dec 6, 2011 #2 cdncowboy Well-known member Joined Jan 20, 2009 Messages 200 Location Flintoft,Saskatchewan, Canada On a sunny day I've washed in an outdoor as cold as 25F, there may be a few icicles but as long as you can get inside to blow em they take it pretty well. Keeping them clean if you can't wash - bedding, bedding, bedding.
On a sunny day I've washed in an outdoor as cold as 25F, there may be a few icicles but as long as you can get inside to blow em they take it pretty well. Keeping them clean if you can't wash - bedding, bedding, bedding.
Dec 6, 2011 #3 F Farmboy2014 Member Joined Nov 7, 2011 Messages 10 We just keep them in a dry lot with a calving shed for shelter
Dec 6, 2011 #4 C chiangus Well-known member Joined Mar 27, 2009 Messages 461 I would want to go below freezing. The best solution would be to do in a barn but if outside make sure you are out of the wind.
I would want to go below freezing. The best solution would be to do in a barn but if outside make sure you are out of the wind.
Dec 6, 2011 #5 F Farmboy2014 Member Joined Nov 7, 2011 Messages 10 just rinse them off or shold i take the time to scrub them too?
Dec 7, 2011 #6 farmboy Well-known member Joined Apr 21, 2007 Messages 5,652 Location south webster ohio do whatever you want. just get them dry