I am bound and determined to go home for Christmas this year. I am originally from California and I haven't seen my mommy for Xmas since 96.
Usually, when a trip is needed, either my husband or I go, not both of us. If we both go, we ask his sons to feed the cows. My husband doesn't like asking his sons and will tell them to the minimum, which they do. I don't like it because I worry about my cows.
I want to hire someone to cow sit while I'm gone. That way I can nag and be the slave-driver without guilt
At that time of year, taking care of the cows includes putting out round bales (the tractor and bales are right there to do the job), running the feed bunk (which can be cantakerous and finicky....I have to fiddle with it quite a bit), putting out mineral and checking the waterers (which are rarely a problem).
How much should I expect to pay someone to do this? It usually takes me 30-45 minutes to run the feeder and maybe an hour to put out hay every week or so.
Any ideas on finding someone?
Thanks
Jena
Usually, when a trip is needed, either my husband or I go, not both of us. If we both go, we ask his sons to feed the cows. My husband doesn't like asking his sons and will tell them to the minimum, which they do. I don't like it because I worry about my cows.
I want to hire someone to cow sit while I'm gone. That way I can nag and be the slave-driver without guilt
At that time of year, taking care of the cows includes putting out round bales (the tractor and bales are right there to do the job), running the feed bunk (which can be cantakerous and finicky....I have to fiddle with it quite a bit), putting out mineral and checking the waterers (which are rarely a problem).
How much should I expect to pay someone to do this? It usually takes me 30-45 minutes to run the feeder and maybe an hour to put out hay every week or so.
Any ideas on finding someone?
Thanks
Jena