Bull Calve

[Damon K. Rapozo]

Hi everyone,

Yesterday afternoon one of my cows (approx. 10 years old) calved right as we were walking by. She was standing and I saw a foot sticking out a few inches, she layed down and during the course of about 20 minutes pushed it out. It appears to be a bull but not 100% sure yet. I am trying to guess at the "birth weight" until my vet arrives tomorrow for shots. This is the best picture I have for now, what do you think?





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[MikeC]

I think he's waaaaaay too black! 81 lbs. ;-)

 

[certherfbeef]

pretty fine boned. I'm voting 75.

 

[Crowderfarms]

pretty fine boned. I'm voting 75.

Cert, I'm right behind you, at 65 #'s. Very fine boned

 

[MikeC]

Bets? anyone? :roll:

 

[Damon K. Rapozo]

Alright, newbee here, what is "fine boned"? The reason I am trying to determine the birth weight is to see if I should keep the bull. The bull is very tame and playfull.

 

[MikeC]

Next time put us a reference in the picture. yardstick, foot ruler, etc. Fine, as in "Fine as Wine". ;-)

 

[Campground Cattle]

Alright, newbee here, what is "fine boned"? The reason I am trying to determine the birth weight is to see if I should keep the bull. The bull is very tame and playfull.

You will not know if he is a Herd Bull prospect for a couple of months, and in my book they are just a prospect until a year old. Doesn't take much in my pasture to tip the scales to hamburger. A bull calf should never be retained unless he meets all the requirements of your breed with a very critical eye. Remember everyone will view your operation and breed through the quality in your pasture.

 

[Damon K. Rapozo]

If it is a bull, he will be converted to a steer and used for beef. This is a hobby for us, just having fun. Thanks for all the help.

 

[farmer rich]

Damon, look between its back legs, if its a bull it will have testicles ;-)

 

[la4angus]

I gotta guess 68 lb

 

[tm_bk20]

Ill say 72#

 

[MikeC]

If it is a bull, he will be converted to a steer and used for beef. This is a hobby for us, just having fun. Thanks for all the help.

I'll have to remember that term, "converted" when I'm around city folks. Sounds more gentlemanly than castrate. :lol:

 

[Angus Guy]

My guess 70.5#. A good way to figure wieght is measure heart girth when they are standing is pretty darn close. You have to get a conversion chart or the formula to convert inches to pounds. MOST DIFFENTLY THE RIGHT COLOR!!!!!!!!!

 

[LegacyBreeder]

I'm throwing in at 69 lbs. Nice calf, too bad its not red. ;-)

 

[Anonymous]

great color will be as fast as my motorcycle. black is the fastest color. Between 60 and 65 lbs.

 

[Double R Ranch]

I say about 70#. Great looking calf!! Nice and black! Congrats!! :cboy:

 

[Beefy]

80. keep in mind i already admitted i suck at guesstimating weights.

 

[Damon K. Rapozo]

Legacy Breeder,

The father (sire?) is red, the Cow (dam?) is black, guess the cow won :roll: We are happy either way.

The little calf walked right up to me this morning while its mom was eating (I was behind a big fence) and its a bull. The vet will be here today for shots, etc. and I will post his guess at the weight.

Thanks,

 

[MikeC]

Legacy Breeder,

The father (sire?) is red, the Cow (dam?) is black, guess the cow won :roll: We are happy either way.

The little calf walked right up to me this morning while its mom was eating (I was behind a big fence) and its a bull. The vet will be here today for shots, etc. and I will post his guess at the weight.

Thanks,

Oh NO NO NO Damon! We don't want a "guess"! We've got too much money riding on his ACTUAL weight for guessing. ;-)
Glad you are happy. Shots at birth? All he might need is a "shot" of milk for right now.