Save Me Products, Inc.
SAVE ME EARS
ARE YOU CALVING IN COLD WEATHER?
How many times have you dried a newborn calve off, right after it was born during cold weather, only to have the ears freeze anyway? "Mother Nature" probably is your problem. Cows by nature are good mothers. We cattlemen bred them for their mothering abilities. For at least the first 24 hours of a newborns life, "Mom" by instinct just keeps proudly washing her new baby. Especially around the easy to reach ears. So even though you did your best to save them, the ears get wet again....thanks to "Mom" and then they freeze! With all your efforts to get that healthy calf on the ground, warm and dry, your efforts could suddenly become meaningless without the help of SAVE ME EARSABOUT "SAVE ME EARS"
In the early stages, SAVE ME EARS started out unsatisfactory as a mitten type cover for each ear. Seemed like once the ears were cold they stayed cold in the mitten type. Most cattlemen should know that having your gloves off for a spell in sub-zero temps while repairing something, then putting ones cold nearly froze hands back in the gloves, that often times the hands just don't warm up. Many cows find those type of ear mitten covers great to chew on too! But put your cold hands inside the pockets next to the body, hands will warm up pretty quick. SAVE ME EARS works along the same principal, capturing the calves own body heat in a pocket!Save SAVE ME EARS was designed so that the calves ears are held back in a natural birthing position. SAVE ME EARS material, goes back along the calves neck having a specially designed air pocket to capture that extra needed body heat that the calves head may not supply enough of on it's own. Especially with weaker calves with slow circulation. Adjustment is done with only three velcro like hook tape straps, of which one is attached to a special patented neck strap that holds SAVE ME EARS in proper position. These straps can be fastened anywhere needed on the special made tough nylon outer surface. When properly fitted, it does not interfere with the natural ability of the calf to nurse on a cow. SAVE ME EARS is sewn together with a quality, tough, 69 weight nylon thread, the type used to sew boot tops. Insulation is durable, machine washable, neoprene, originally developed for deep water divers, to keep them warm and protected. The neoprene is the thicker type, to help fight cows from chewing it to pieces or tearing it up. Unlike many other foam based materials, neoprene closed cells resists soaking up lots of water, and is reusable over and over. This material has a reputation of remaining flexible without cracking in very cold temps.Save SAVE ME EARS was designed to protect the calf ears from mothering cow licks just during the first chilly night of life when the temps (or wind chill) drop below 20-25 degrees F when newborn ears are most likely to freeze, or the first 24 to 36 hours of calves life during colder weather, when the cow licks her newborn calf the most. During which time the newborns circulation is also a little slower too. In most cases the covering can be used on the next newborn after the first 24 to 36 hours, as usually cows get back to the job of eating to feed their calf, and in most cases, her calves circulation will pick up. Just saving two sets of ears could possibly cover the cost of one SAVE ME EARS, and extra ears saved could mean that badly needed profit for your extra hard work and efforts. Designed, cut out, and sewn together right here in North Dakota!Comments Received
Comment 01/14/2017: "Just thought I would send a quick note to say thanks for a great product. Just finished up a cold week of calving heifers in Northeast Nebraska and I definitely appreciated what a quality product these hoods are. Thanks again and keep up the good work." ~ Chris M., NE Comment 01/09/2018: "I'm impressed. Someone has put a lot of thought and ingenuity in developing this product. Appears indestructible, yet soft and supple for the calf. Sure beats the Carhartt beanie I was attempting to use. Ordered them Friday night at 8 pm, was in my mailbox on Monday. How's that for fast shipping. My calves appreciate your dedication." ~ Dennis D. K., PA Comment 02/19/2019: "...We calve out and seldom have newborns inside, thanks to your awesome ear protector..." ~ T.W, NE Comment 03/11/2022: "......have tried other products, which all suck. I have 3 of your hoods from 10 years ago still going strong, they work, they don't twist or move on the calves head...They work as advertised! You should be really happy with the excellence of your product." ~ Brian F, CanadaNote On Sizes
Some breeders having calves with smaller size heads, prefer the "Small" size Save Me Ears, which fits normally on 60 to 80 pound calves. Large size will normally fit 75 to 110+ pound calves. Many Angus breeders will place an order that is half or less of the large size, and half or more of the small size. Angus breeders who noramlly have an average birth weight of 65 to 80 pounds, will probably appreciate the small size best. Also, note that the small size adjusts up to a medium size, and the large size adjusts down to a medium size. How many will you need during cold weather calving? We recommend leaving the calf hood on the calf the first 24 hours of life. Or a little longer if the Mama cow spends over time licking her calf. During the first 24 hours the calves circulation is normally slower, and the Mama cow does more attentive licking, and not eating much. After that, you should normally be able to pass the hood on to the next calf. We suggest ordering 1 or 2 extra, then the highest number of cows you normally have calving in a day. As example, if you normally have up to 4 cows calving in a day, 5 or 6 hoods may work well for you during the cold calving season. You might want to double that amount, if you wish to leave the hood on two days. We also offer lite weight for above zero/barn temp use. We also have a limited number of hoods with reflective tape to help find black calves easier in the dark of night with a flashlight. Click Here For More: Questions, Answers, & Tips about Save Me EarsPayment And Shipping
We accept most major brands of credit cards and bank debit cards in our shopping cart. We normally ship out by USPS Priority mail by next business day. We reserve the right to occasionally ship by UPS on heavier packages. However due to the UPS location from us, we are only able to ship out once or twice a week on our UPS shipped items. about Save Me Ears Click Here to check Availability, Current Pricing, Plus USPS Priority Shipping Costs in U.S.A. or to Canada Please Note: During extreme cold weather we sometimes run out of materials due to high demand. During those times, we usually have more neoprene material on order and add to the inventory as supplies come in and we get them assembled. Please Check our Shopping Cart for current availability. If we are temporarily out of stock of the size you need, and you would like to get a email notice when we have more available again, please Contact Us
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SAVE ME EARS
ARE YOU CALVING IN COLD
WEATHER?
How many times have you dried a newborn calve off, right after it was born during cold weather, only to have the ears freeze anyway? "Mother Nature" probably is your problem. Cows by nature are good mothers. We cattlemen bred them for their mothering abilities. For at least the first 24 hours of a newborns life, "Mom" by instinct just keeps proudly washing her new baby. Especially around the easy to reach ears. So even though you did your best to save them, the ears get wet again....thanks to "Mom" and then they freeze! With all your efforts to get that healthy calf on the ground, warm and dry, your efforts could suddenly become meaningless without the help of SAVE ME EARSABOUT "SAVE ME EARS"
In the early stages, SAVE ME EARS started out unsatisfactory as a mitten type cover for each ear. Seemed like once the ears were cold they stayed cold in the mitten type. Most cattlemen should know that having your gloves off for a spell in sub-zero temps while repairing something, then putting ones cold nearly froze hands back in the gloves, that often times the hands just don't warm up. Many cows find those type of ear mitten covers great to chew on too! But put your cold hands inside the pockets next to the body, hands will warm up pretty quick. SAVE ME EARS works along the same principal, capturing the calves own body heat in a pocket!Save SAVE ME EARS was designed so that the calves ears are held back in a natural birthing position. SAVE ME EARS material, goes back along the calves neck having a specially designed air pocket to capture that extra needed body heat that the calves head may not supply enough of on it's own. Especially with weaker calves with slow circulation. Adjustment is done with only three velcro like hook tape straps, of which one is attached to a special patented neck strap that holds SAVE ME EARS in proper position. These straps can be fastened anywhere needed on the special made tough nylon outer surface. When properly fitted, it does not interfere with the natural ability of the calf to nurse on a cow. SAVE ME EARS is sewn together with a quality, tough, 69 weight nylon thread, the type used to sew boot tops. Insulation is durable, machine washable, neoprene, originally developed for deep water divers, to keep them warm and protected. The neoprene is the thicker type, to help fight cows from chewing it to pieces or tearing it up. Unlike many other foam based materials, neoprene closed cells resists soaking up lots of water, and is reusable over and over. This material has a reputation of remaining flexible without cracking in very cold temps.Save SAVE ME EARS was designed to protect the calf ears from mothering cow licks just during the first chilly night of life when the temps (or wind chill) drop below 20-25 degrees F when newborn ears are most likely to freeze, or the first 24 to 36 hours of calves life during colder weather, when the cow licks her newborn calf the most. During which time the newborns circulation is also a little slower too. In most cases the covering can be used on the next newborn after the first 24 to 36 hours, as usually cows get back to the job of eating to feed their calf, and in most cases, her calves circulation will pick up. Just saving two sets of ears could possibly cover the cost of one SAVE ME EARS, and extra ears saved could mean that badly needed profit for your extra hard work and efforts. Designed, cut out, and sewn together right here in North Dakota!Comments Received
Comment 01/14/2017: "Just thought I would send a quick note to say thanks for a great product. Just finished up a cold week of calving heifers in Northeast Nebraska and I definitely appreciated what a quality product these hoods are. Thanks again and keep up the good work." ~ Chris M., NE Comment 01/09/2018: "I'm impressed. Someone has put a lot of thought and ingenuity in developing this product. Appears indestructible, yet soft and supple for the calf. Sure beats the Carhartt beanie I was attempting to use. Ordered them Friday night at 8 pm, was in my mailbox on Monday. How's that for fast shipping. My calves appreciate your dedication." ~ Dennis D. K., PA Comment 02/19/2019: "...We calve out and seldom have newborns inside, thanks to your awesome ear protector..." ~ T.W, NE Comment 03/11/2022: "......have tried other products, which all suck. I have 3 of your hoods from 10 years ago still going strong, they work, they don't twist or move on the calves head...They work as advertised! You should be really happy with the excellence of your product." ~ Brian F, CanadaNote On Sizes
Some breeders having calves with smaller size heads, prefer the "Small" size Save Me Ears, which fits normally on 60 to 80 pound calves. Large size will normally fit 75 to 110+ pound calves. Many Angus breeders will place an order that is half or less of the large size, and half or more of the small size. Angus breeders who noramlly have an average birth weight of 65 to 80 pounds, will probably appreciate the small size best. Also, note that the small size adjusts up to a medium size, and the large size adjusts down to a medium size. How many will you need during cold weather calving? We recommend leaving the calf hood on the calf the first 24 hours of life. Or a little longer if the Mama cow spends over time licking her calf. During the first 24 hours the calves circulation is normally slower, and the Mama cow does more attentive licking, and not eating much. After that, you should normally be able to pass the hood on to the next calf. We suggest ordering 1 or 2 extra, then the highest number of cows you normally have calving in a day. As example, if you normally have up to 4 cows calving in a day, 5 or 6 hoods may work well for you during the cold calving season. You might want to double that amount, if you wish to leave the hood on two days. We also offer lite weight for above zero/barn temp use. We also have a limited number of hoods with reflective tape to help find black calves easier in the dark of night with a flashlight. Click Here For More: Questions, Answers, & Tips about Save Me EarsPayment And Shipping
We accept most major brands of credit cards and bank debit cards in our shopping cart. We normally ship out by USPS Priority mail by next business day. We reserve the right to occasionally ship by UPS on heavier packages. However due to the UPS location from us, we are only able to ship out once or twice a week on our UPS shipped items. about Save Me Ears Click Here to check Availability, Current Pricing, Plus USPS Priority Shipping Costs in U.S.A. or to Canada Please Note: During extreme cold weather we sometimes run out of materials due to high demand. During those times, we usually have more neoprene material on order and add to the inventory as supplies come in and we get them assembled. Please Check our Shopping Cart for current availability. If we are temporarily out of stock of the size you need, and you would like to get a email notice when we have more available again, please Contact Us
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