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Yep I bought a limo bull from a guy who backed his stock all the way to the side of the road. My father had 120 heifers joined to his bulls I bought a random 20 joined it to my pull. I had more calving trouble than dad by double. The stud washed his hands of me and I washed my hands of the bill...

I would use him this year and then return him. Because I am assuming you keep replacement heifers, you will be adding that extra diversity to your herd. Keep a few of these bulls calves and next year you can have a fresh bull. I like to spread it around and have a lot of influence in the mix.

Nice cattle. I can only hope my efforts turn out that well. Goodwork

Thanks for the replies. I hope it's was understood I had made this decision based on not causing a fuss by asking my hire man to bring me a third bull. I am comfortable with the decision as a one off.

Yes. Hire rate very fair. Had a bull breakdown and it was swapped fairly quickly. Only downside you may not have heaps of choice breed wise. But if your a little guy like me something is better than nothing.

Hi, I am a hobby guy running a hand full of females. I hire a bull and ai. I have 4 Heifers that I am joining with a bull. He broke down and a new one was swung in the day later. My hire guy pulled some strings and made it happen quick. One of the heifers is this bulls daughter. I don't want...

Hi I am about to make a post with a similar question. I am watching this with interest. Anyone brave enough to post some pictures of the oopsadaisy calves in question?

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I think I will leave it and just join them to calve after they are 15 months old and maybe just go a bit later and that could suit as well. I should mention it's a hobby, the heifers are out of black baldy cows at least 3/4 angus by the angus bull or by the...

Ok good tips thanks.

Hi Gang, There really is a wealth of knowledge on this board. Last year I sold off cows and weaned calves at 7 months and kept them on. Cows are now 12 mon th s old and about 350kg- 380kg liveweight I think. I would like to put a bull with them now as opposed to waiting longer to get the herd...

So that's a 13 month age mating?

Ok good comments. I think I will grow them out and do it properly. I was just daydreaming about gaining some time.

Can you mate Heifers younger to get them producing earlier and change the calving date? I have January born weaned Heifers. Can I mate them in January to get the ball rolling a bit earlier?

Congrats. Love the first calf of the year and come to mention it normaly love the last:) i waiting for my first calf its a great feeling.

I have hired bulls from a guy who turns a fortune. He has heaps of country and as follows. Goes to the sales and buys the one out animal who didn't get castrated cheap. Takes it home an grows it out. By the time it's 2-3 it looks classy as all bulls ten to muscle up. Hires them out at 12$ a...