I put Talleywacker with Woody & Willy right off the bat when I got him as a yearling last year. Of course, it was "off season" in the bull pasture, so no ladies to fight over. And they're together again. No problems whatsoever. He's young (just turned 2) but he's not stupid - he's not interested in in getting his azz whipped. Woody & Willy will occasionally head butt him but only when there's cubes. Took this pic yesterday:
I agree. I've noticed that some Black Angus breeders are using Rito 707 sons, like Rito 707 of Ideal again. Those are OLD bulls. The industry had great cattle in the 70's and 80's then went to extremes (IMO). When that happened, Black Angus bulls in the stud books were bigger than the Simmentals. The factory was on the back burner, so I think now breeders are looking at making better females and that is why old bulls are being used. We used pretty much Rito line of cattle (Rito 054, Rito 0203, etc) and were always happy with them, but we were selling purebred Black Angus heifers for a premium over the steers so carcass wasn't as important.
Full out belly laugh!!!!U seem to be missing that pesky 4th bull!
Don't miss that sumbytch at all!!
Did your fences improve? What's keeping him out?Full out belly laugh!!!!
The black Hereford?
No, I have not bought one yet. My older Angus bull. The Black Hereford in the photo I am only thinking about.
Gotta say, I like him better than the other, looks-wise.
They did fix the fence. But had to move the herd because the pond dried up from the drought & didn't want to have to haul water. I was never so happy when I saw them bring in the portable pens & trailers. Good riddance!!!
Last bull sale we went to was one, giant cluster. The bulls were all pretty chill in the pens prior to the sale but they didn't run 'em through a ring, the sale was via video inside their huge barn. Either the videos weren't in sync, or it was going too fast because one bull we bought wasn't the one we thought we bid on. Turned out even better because he ended up being my all-time fave bull (Dick). The other bull was great in the pens, but he loaded hot, never EVER trusted his nasty 'tude and we ended up selling him the next year because he tried to take out Mr. TC. After that, private treaty all the way. I may end up paying more - and I may not. Regardless, it's worth it in my world. Plus, we've established a solid relationship with our current breeder and I now just call him, tell him what I want, and he delivers.
He looks tall and narrow to me.
Agreed!
When somebody offers two pics of two different bulls I'll offer an opinion between the two choices. But just like any guy that thinks he's tough, there is always someone tougher. If someone wants to offer fifty pics I'll still offer an opinion... and likely think there are better choices I haven't seen.Agreed!
I don't care for either one of the Baldy bulls, but who asked me?
I think Cowboy Ram can do better...much better.
I hope you will find something that produces high priced calves... best of luck.
Good luck!! May the best bull win!
