Showing posts with label syrup feeder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label syrup feeder. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Sweet and Sticky on the Ranch



In the winter we put out syrup feeders - this concoction is full of nutrients and molasses. We have winter grasses but the cows need a supplement. Its funny the old cows that recognize the syrup feeders can't wait for you to get it unloaded and filled - they give you the "hurry up" look. The feeder itself has four wheels on it and the cows like the wheels which turn in the feeder. Sometimes we bait the cows by pouring syrup on top of the feeder. That's Dudley licking the syrup feeder - which is a no, no - it has some ingredient in it that is bad for the horse's liver. Dudley is doing fine and now I no longer let him lick syrup feeders!

Saturday, December 22, 2007

What do you have there missy?

I've seen COWS exhibit numerous behaviours and emotions - nice, tender, mean, curious, playful...this one was ready for some syrup! Blacky is saying "Its cold out out here and I need my strength hurry up!"