machslammer
Well-known member
Well,
Up until now, I run a year round bull in operation. I only run 15-16 cows at any one time. I am thinking about switching to a closer calving spring and fall, or attempting to get to a spring or fall only. I would rather run a 60 day calving window and was curious to if you guys think calving seasons would be worth it with 15-16 cows, and would you try to get all calving together or 2X yr split 60 day windows? Right now I have 7 springs and 9 summer/falls. Would def like it tightened up. I hate having 1-2 a month and then trying to sell is a PIA as well.
Secondly, when I pull my bull we have about a 3-4 acre pen that my dad's 2 bulls would also be in. Would they be ok all together, without cows in with them, and not try to kill each other while in rest periods? What should I do with him when not running with the cows if not?
Up until now, I run a year round bull in operation. I only run 15-16 cows at any one time. I am thinking about switching to a closer calving spring and fall, or attempting to get to a spring or fall only. I would rather run a 60 day calving window and was curious to if you guys think calving seasons would be worth it with 15-16 cows, and would you try to get all calving together or 2X yr split 60 day windows? Right now I have 7 springs and 9 summer/falls. Would def like it tightened up. I hate having 1-2 a month and then trying to sell is a PIA as well.
Secondly, when I pull my bull we have about a 3-4 acre pen that my dad's 2 bulls would also be in. Would they be ok all together, without cows in with them, and not try to kill each other while in rest periods? What should I do with him when not running with the cows if not?