Welcome to Crystal Springs Ranch,

Home of the Kalf Kozie!

If you are looking for a way to:
– Save time and money during calving season
– Keep your calves healthier and happier
– Make more money at sale time
Then you have come to the right place!

Ranchers know that with cows calving in temperatures down to -45C, ear protection is absolutely necessary. Ensuring the comfort and protection of the calf’s tender, damp ears is a top priority. For livestock owners in mild, windy, damp climates, the weather can be just as cruel on the tender ears as the colder climates can be.

While the comfort and well being of the calf is our top priority, frozen ears can cause a loss of 10-15 cents per pound at sale time. While that may sound minimal, a realistic look at actual costs associated with calves getting frozen ears shows a significant loss! With an average loss of 10-15 cents per pound on the sale stand, 50 calves with a loss of $80 a calf quickly turns into $4,000 of losses.
Until now, there hasn’t been a dependable, cost-effective solution to this common problem.

Enter the Kalf Kozie!

Designed by Georg and Sarah Weitzel
of Crystal Springs Ranch in Northern BC, Canada, Kalf Kozies have undergone rigorous real-world testing on their own calves. With their calving season lasting from January to March, there is ample opportunity to save their own calves’ ears from freezing in the cold.

Made to be comfortable for the calf while keeping their head and ears warm and dry, the Kalf Kozie covers all the important needs and wants that could be imagined in a top-quality calf hat!

Enter the Kalf Kozie!

Designed by Georg and Sarah Weitzel
of Crystal Springs Ranch in Northern BC, Canada, Kalf Kozies have undergone rigorous real-world testing on their own calves. With their calving season lasting from January to March, there is ample opportunity to save their own calves’ ears from freezing in the cold.

Made to be comfortable for the calf while keeping their head and ears warm and dry, the Kalf Kozie covers all the important needs and wants that could be imagined in a top-quality calf hat!

Points that we want to make:

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Don’t wait until your calves have frozen ears

before thinking about getting a Kalf Kozie.

Get ready for calving season by making sure you have enough on hand to keep all your calves healthy and warm!

Commonly Asked Questions

Kalf Kozies are designed in Canada to meet the expectations of Canadian ranchers and farmers. They are manufactured in China under strict quality supervision, crafted from custom-spun and dyed materials.

The Weitzels are a real ranching family in Northern BC, Canada, and designed the Kalf Kozies to meet the demands of their rugged ranch lifestyle.
a. Kalf Kozies are made with a water-resistant polar fleece. This wicks moisture away from the calf, keeping them dry, but also prevents water from snow, sleet, or rain from entering and making the calf cold and wet. b. The tag number patch on the right ear is made of faux leather.
a. Based on our realistic math from local cattle markets and our own experience, we firmly believe that using Kalf Kozies on all your calves will be more than worthwhile for your pocketbook, not to mention saving you tons of time!

b. Frozen ears bring a 10-15 cent/lb deduction on your calves in the fall sale

c. Based on a 700lb steer, this would be $70 – $105 per calf!

d. Based on a price of $28.99 for a Kozie, you have created a 100% Return On Investment…and that is just in one calf. A Kalf Kozie can be used on multiple calves over several years!

e. Take a few minutes and think about your own herd. What other investment has this kind of return? So far, we haven’t found any, and we doubt you will be able to find one either.
a. Putting on or taking off the Kalf Kozie is super simple! You don’t have to wrestle the calves or somehow man-handle them into it.

b. Simply roll the Kalf Kozies so you have the noseband handy, put it over the calf’s nose, and pull it up to the ears. Tuck both ears into the ear pockets. The pockets are designed to be big enough that their ears can breathe and move freely, and will even accommodate their ear tag if you have already processed them.
a. Our seams are designed to not easily come apart, and because the Kalf Kozie is not designed to fit too tightly, the seams do not experience the stress that some of our competitor products experience on their seams, especially those made of neoprene.

b. The proprietary ear pockets allow the calf’s ears to flex and move naturally, encouraging circulation and preventing sores. This also means there is no “ear recovery time” after removing the Kozie….unlike we see in other brands that tightly squeeze the calf’s ears against its head.

c. The gentle noseband allows the calf to easily suck and continue eating. Most other similar products cause the calf to sulk and stop eating, preventing the calf from getting the necessary colostrum in the early stages.

d. There is no need to use duck tape or neoprene fabrics that cause the calf to sweat and develop sores on their ears.

e. Our water-resistant fabric keeps the calf’s head and ears warm and dry even in snowy or sleety weather.

f. Remember, a happy calf is a healthy calf!
a. This is one of our many perks of the Kalf Kozie over our competitors! The right ear of each Kozie has a faux leather rectangular patch. By using the marker supplied with the Kozie, you simply write the tag number on the patch.

b. The markers that are supplied are designed to not wear, rub, or soak off while the calf is wearing the Kozie.

c. When you move the Kozie onto another calf, simply use a damp rag and the marker will rub off. Let the patch dry, and you can write the number for the next calf on it.

d. If you need more pens, simply contact us!

No! Unlike our competitors, Kalf Kozies are designed with stretchable fabric and an adjustable neckband equipped with rust-free, heavy-duty snaps to easily adjust for smaller or larger calves. We offer a true “one-size-fits-all” product that does exactly what it claims! We use the Kalf Kozies on our Simmental calves with no issues.
a. The short answer is that we have never had a Kalf Kozie come off or be licked off!

b. With no adjustable Velcro straps to collect mud, dirt, and straw, you don’t have to worry about any adjustments coming loose and allowing the Kalf Kozie to fall off.  Plus, not needing to adjust Velcro straps and trying to fit the Kozie to the calf saves on precious time, something that is especially appreciated on a cold night!

c. There is no need to wrestle a young calf and cause them stress; simply slip it on and adjust the neck snaps if needed.

d. The full-head style design provides maximum warmth and protection, while at the same time helping to hold the Kozie in place comfortably.

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Refund Policy

Kalf Kozie!
Designed by Georg and Sarah Weitzel

At Kalf Kozies, we stand behind our products. Kalf Kozies are designed to last for up to several seasons with proper care and storage.

You can return your un-used Kalf Kozie for a full refund to the store where it was purchased, or if it was purchased online, you may return it to us. It must be unused; simply used and washed will not be accepted.

If you purchase a Kalf Kozie and it has manufacturer defects, please contact us with a description of the issue and photos if you have them. We can either send you a replacement or issue a refund.