Recent content by leboeuf

ya, don't hijack my knowledge base...

Thank you all for the valued input.... Since this is our first calving season ever, I think most of what we droped has the "potential" to be better. We elected to buy a nicely bred register bull from Express Ranches in Yukon, OK. The 20 girls were commerical stock bought from the same...

Well, just got through our first calving season with 11 bulls, 5 heifers and 2 deaths. In wanting to grow the herd due to ample space I was told by a couple of "buddies" not to keep first year calfs out of these heifers.... I'm looking for more reasons why this could be a bad thing? I'm only...

The bull has fathered 19 calfs from 19 heifers this season (11 bulls & 8 heifers). He is sound. The 800# is a guess, I don't have scales on site. I have been going to the sales for a few weeks and lots or heifers in that age group are weighing in @ 800 lbs and they look good. Not fat, but...

Unfortunatly, I need ALL of them covered, not most. Guess I'll check with the vet about luts today Thxs for the replies.

I have 23 heifers that I am going to expose to a bull this weekend for the first time. I only have the bull for 2 months before he has to be returned. A friend of mine recommended I give half the girls a shot of lutalyse now and the other half in 2 weeks. This is my first breeding (hands on...

can anyone post a picture of this DIY project? Thxs

Thanks for the responses.... I purchased half a ton of corn out of the field and planned to use some of that. I will look for other grains (peas & barley) this week and start the process. Thanks again.

I got a Jersey Steer from a friend that had to bottle raise it. We agreed that if I put it out to pasture and feed it out, we would split the butcher cost and meat. I agreed and put the steer out to pasture with the heifers @ 6 months ago. Its not been an issue to have around, but now I ready...

they're still paying bonues up here..actually turning a small profit after deisel, corn & materials..... Check prices and make the trip with a full load.

My buddy just hit the 200 trapped mark since mid aug. once the corn was cut on the adjacent 3000 acres the traps starting filling up. Sold most and worked dogs with the rest. Its amazing how many of this %&*#@& there are.....

Great responses... yes its a metal post fence. I will try a couple of these options to see what works best & fastest...

Ok, existing corner posts & gates are structurely sound, but rough visual shape. It looks to have 2 coats of paint that is all chipping and flaking off. So painting over is most likely not an option. Wanted opinions on what my options are to remove the paint and clean it up...sanding, fire...

we'll see :cowboy:

I'll scan and post his stats once they arrive. In the mail now.