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    Weaning

    We fenceline wean as well. We use 5 ft. hogwire with one strand of barbwire up top. Have never had one get out or cross or anything. We use this pasture as a holding pen as well and have had newly purchased calfs really tests this fence, but only one has escaped into a different pasture, and...
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    First Time Heifer Calves

    Some first time heifers will not get pregant for awhile after their first calf. So you might have a first time heifer come up open when all the other mature cows were re-bred. That is something to be aware of as well.
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    Smallest Heifers???

    Thanks for the info, just trying to weigh the risk involved in this. I do believe my question was answered.
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    Smallest Heifers???

    I just got wondering what are some of yall's smallest heifers to give an unassisted birth? And what were the calf weights? I was at the sale barn last saturday down here, and there are quite a bit of 600 lb heifers that are 5-8 months bred coming through, just wondering the risk involved in...
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    youngest heifer to calve

    Just curious, What was the average weight of these heifers that were 15-16 months old that calved?
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    Pregnant Heifers?

    I bought this charlois heifer at a sale barn and it said she weighed 600 lbs a month ago at 7 months bred. I am new to this and appreciate everyones help. Should i run her back up to the sale barn or take my chances with her. If i am trying to start a herd, is it better to buy a seasoned cow...
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    Pregnant Heifers?

    One of the heifers is an angus and the other is a commercial jersey cross heifer. I also just bought a 600lb charlois heifer that is 8 months bred. Thanks for any advice.
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    Pregnant Heifers?

    I have two heifers that weigh about 550+ lbs each. I also have a young bull that is two yrs old. Are the heifers big enough to get pregnant and is the bull old enough. They are not seperated, could they be pregnant already. Also, how fast can a heifer be bred back after her first calf and is...
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