Are you tired of being discounted at the auction mart for nipped ears? Don’t you wish you could take that calf to the next show if it weren’t for her half ear syndrome left by old man winter? Do some of your calves look unattractive in the feeding pen with just one ear?? And try to sell a bull with no ears – we know their calves will have ears but some cowboys appear to question it!!
If you calve in the middle of winter as we do you undoubtedly have experienced a few calves that lose partial or all of their ears (ouch!!) Yes, we could move to green grass calving but in the purebred world that just doesn’t work if you want to be competitive in spring bull sales or fall shows. And isn’t it always the best calf that suffers from frostbite?
We have tried all the other tricks, towel drying (momma licks ’em wet again), other ear covers (minutes later they were in the straw), and of course duct tape (try to get that off!!).
So I decided I had to design THE MOST FOOLPROOF EAR PROTECTION EVER.
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COZY CAPS FOR CALVES are made of cozy polar fleece with Velcro snug bands that totally cover the ears, face and neck. They hold the ears firmly but comfortably against the head warmed by the calf’s own body heat. They come in two sizes and many different colors, black, rust/white, rust, black/white, tan, and jungle print just to name a few.
We find the momma’s hardly ever notice they are in place if you follow my instructions prior to putting them on, and that is simply wipe the cap over the body of the calf before applying. Machine wash and dry after each use with a small amount of detergent and no or non-scented fabric softener – the least irritant to the mom the better. We have used these caps for the past four seasons and rate a 98% success!
For just $12.00 each or a special offer of “buy 5 get one free” you can put your calves at the top of the market, in the show ring or just looking their best in the pen.(and their calves will all be born with ears – I guarantee it!)
Call Betty at (306) 462-4931 for more information.