2/B or not 2/B
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Well, I already told you all I'm bull shopping. Thanks for the tips. Today was my first ranch visit. Wow, I'm glad I went in person because I was kind of shocked with the condition of this person's cows. Bony little things, some with patchy coats, hips and ribs sticking out, poor conformation, one appeared to be blind or partially so. Came home and looked up the registration on one of the slightly better looking of the bulls (not the one that was running snot from his nose like he was sick) only to see that his grandsire is the same on both sides and there is another bull and cow that appear 3 times each in his visible pedigree. Now that's not normal right?
Took your advice and didn't criticize or say anything insulting. Talked cows with him, thanked him for his time, and will let him know politely when I find something else. He raises 3 kinds of registered cattle and finds buyers for all his bulls each year, some private treaty, some at advertised sales.
I have one more ranch to visit locally and am in contact with a very reputable breeder a few hours away. Their prices are higher than my initial budget, but they've been extremely helpful and open and they're starting to look better all the time...is anyone else here bull shopping? If so, how's it going?
Took your advice and didn't criticize or say anything insulting. Talked cows with him, thanked him for his time, and will let him know politely when I find something else. He raises 3 kinds of registered cattle and finds buyers for all his bulls each year, some private treaty, some at advertised sales.
I have one more ranch to visit locally and am in contact with a very reputable breeder a few hours away. Their prices are higher than my initial budget, but they've been extremely helpful and open and they're starting to look better all the time...is anyone else here bull shopping? If so, how's it going?