Posted by Notjustair on March 23, 2013 at 17:46:21 from (174.229.66.200):
In Reply to: Free stalls ? posted by JayinNY on March 23, 2013 at 17:05:31:
Gosh, there aren't any cattle inside around here! They do enjoy laying around chewing cud if they are satisfied feed-wise. I find that they always lay near the bale feeders on the bay pile. If you stir that you find it steaming - I think they are getting heat there.
When I had cattle that could get in the barn I just bedded an area with straw. If they wanted to come in they could. When the cattle are in the pasture by the house they can get into a three-sided building if they want. There isn't any bedding in there.
If they can get out of the wind they are fine. I can't imagine keeping them in 24/7, though. Seems like a lot more work for the farmer. I know big dairies do it that way due to space and other constraints, but around here the hogs and cattle are outside. It's just less cleaning for me.
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