BULL CALVES

[JHH]

Hi new here!
Just wondering about bull genetics in heifer and bull calves?
I dont have many cows but this spring I have had all bull calves,not one heifer.Just 4 calves.The bull is 3 years old and has only thrown one heifer.Guess I will be able to tell more in the fall, expecting 8 calves,would like some heifers to keep.

 

[bigbull338]

most bulls throw 50/50 bulls an heifers and thats what you should pretty much average unless you get the rare bull that sires mostly bull calves wich is rare scott

 

[susie]

I think it must average out-- We raise and show chickens, last year had mostly pullets( girls) this year it looks like mostly little roosters.

Susie

 

[sidney411]

It will even out over time. Next year hope for all bull calves and you will get all heifers. :lol: Murphy's Law in effect.

 

[jerry27150]

had a bull once that never throwed over one heifer in two years from 50 holsteins, not saying yours is that way

 

[Rod]

your probably better off. I'd take the higher money on your bull calves and buy you some heifers already bred or ready to. My two angus bulls throw about 88% bull calves which has helped my bottom line tremendously. I belive I was money ahead buying my heifers rather than raising them out.

 

[Rustler9]

Susie,
What kind of chickens do you have?

 

[susie]

We have Buff Brahma bantams, and Dutch bantams in light brown, cream light brown and blue cream light browns. (chickens )
My 11 year old daughter shows in 4-h and open shows. It's a fun family interest.
Susie