Waiting their turn, seems like everywhere you go there is a line..

I went over on the ridge the other day and of course this is where I found the cows spending their day. It was so funny, it looked like they were standing in line, waiting their turn to use the cattle rub. It seems like they want to stay over here. The grass around the house is tall and thick so I guess if I want them to come over and see me I will have to get a new rub to put up at the house.

 

I ran out this week and picked up a new bottle of Permetherin-10. This is only a small bottle, 8oz. but you only mix 2oz. to 1 gallon of diesel to pour on your rub. I do this every 2 weeks, so this bottle will last 2 months and it only cost $6.oo. I use old diesel that was left in the bottom of the diesel barrels, and diesel is a little less than $3.00 per gallon here right now. So it cost about $18.00 to give my cattle a nice fly free barn to hang out in 2 months on hot, humid summer days. The rub is 10ft long and I priced one the other day for $22 and then you can buy the "flips" for a few dollars more or make your own from old rags and socks.I have had mine for 5 years now and it has more than paid for itself. I take mine down and store it in the months I don't use it. 

By the way if you notice on the bottle it can be used on almost all livestock. It can be diluted with water to use as a spray, but the diesel makes it absorb in the rub better.If you need more info just leave me a comment. I found this at Tractor Supply.

Comments

[Window On The Prairie]

That looks sort of like an old tobacco barn. Do you know what it was used for?
Suzanne

[kathy aka hereford maid]

Suzanne, not sure what it was used for. I haven't ever heard of anyone growing tobacco in this area. But it is possible. I will look into it and let you know.