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Here are some pics we took of our newly built stanchion. The design is simple... 2 6"X6" posts in the ground and an upright swing arm that pivots on a bolt to lock her neck in. Works pretty well. There is a hook and eye to hold it closed while she eats or we milk. This is the stanchion closed as if she was eating. The width between upright posts is about 6" - 8" we measured the cow to find the best width for her.

There is a 4"x4" cross piece that the pivot arm is attached to. We used a 4"x4".

We had to put in 2 T posts to keep her body from pinning us against the walls! She did not like to stand still. The eye bolt is going to be moved to the handle portion of the top cross board because it is in the way of closing, as it is in this picture.

This is the stanchion open. When we usher her in this is how it is as she goes for her food. Then we just pick it up and push it over her, walk around and hook it in place. I suppose it only needed to open about 18 - 20" but we didn't put up a second post to hold it up.

This is the only moveable part. The pivot arm moves up over the top of her neck.

You can see the pivot bolt here.

Here is Mama, our Jersey cow.

This is Mama's calf, Roast. He was born on the farm in January, 2008

This is Hamburger. We bought him with Mama to help with milking and to feed out for the freezer next year.

This is Steak. He came with Mama, also.

This is Jazzy. She is 1/2 border collie, 1/2 australian shepherd. She is mostly Christie's Dog.

This is Hicks. He is the most recent addition to our horse collection. He is very easy to ride and has been useful with the cows.

Sassy and Sasha.

Sassy, Sasha, and Sammy's behind.

Sammy

Gracie

Ok, so here is the whole family from top left: April, Grandpa Buster, Ricky; from Bottom left: Christie, Satch, Shelly. 10/05

After all the pics were done, we went nuts! Sarah took our picture while we went nuts! 10/05

Ricky graduates this year (we hope!) Here is one of his senior pics. For more pics of Ricky see his page! 10/05

One more Ricky pic! 10/05

Miranda is too young to breed, just wait til next year! 3/02

Moon and her babes. 3/02

Babe (Nanna's last kid) due any day!

Maggie and her babes (they wouldn't pose!) 3/02

Still trying to get Maggie's babes to pose.

Aramis, our Herd sire.

Packer, our wether. He keeps Aramis company and helps identify the when the girls are in heat.

The 'new' school building, Oh, the possibilities!

The tree 'mansion' that Grandpa Ken built last year.

A veiw from the garden out into the pasture. The back right has a pond.

Our first hatchling from a broody hen! 2/02

Our chicken house made of 'recycled' materials from the side of the road.

That old satallite dish came in handy after all, at least for the chickens!

The latest hatch, hen and chicks. There are 7 all together. 3/02

Some more of her chicks, Oh so cute!

Zoe and babies #1 and #3 (#2 died), born Feb 24, 2002

Baby #1 is a black boy and #3 is a white girl

This is Star and her baby girl #2, born Feb 23, 2002

Star with baby girl #1, she looks just like Mama

Shelly, Tasha and April at the Street Fest. October 2000

Tasha and Ricky at the Street Fest. October 2000