Non kick chains

[theporkstork]

My friends have a Dexter heifer that just freshened 10 days ago. Their 15 year old son has been given the milking duties with her. He has her trained to a stanchion and will allow him to massage her udder but once he starts the milking process, she kicks about every third squirt of milk. My grandfather used to use non-kick chains on his milk cows that had the kicking habit. Is there anyone out there who still has a set of these chains or knows a vendor who still offers them for sale? Thankyou for your responses.
Theporkstork

[linn]

We don't use those, but we have used a soft rope to tie back the near hind leg. You tie it back just far enough so the cow can't bring that leg forward to kick, but can still keep her balance. She may not like it and have a fit at first, but will probably soon get used to it. Always tie the rope with a slip knot so it can be released in a hurry if need be.

[springvalley]

I have never cared for the chain anti-kickers, lucky I have never needed them. > Marc

[Callieslamb]

Look for the bar and clamp that goes over their hips. It's much safer than the chain restraints. They can fall over with the chain ones on- which isn't something I would want to happen in my barn. Some use a rope around the middle right in front of their rear legs with the same effect as the clamp.

[Timberline]

What does your son do when she kicks? Chains, hobbles and kick bars work, but I prefer training. She needs to learn that kicking is not acceptable.

To answer your question, Jeffers and most other vet supply outlets sell them.

[sammyd]

we just run a twine around her so it goes just in front of the udder. Tighten it up really good and she should be good.