CowboyRam
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I had one of my new bulls die today. I contacted the breeder and it sounds like he is going to replace him.
Dang it, of all the luck
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Travlr
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CowboyRam
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No. It was kind of kept to its self away from the others. Feed had not changed any.
Travlr
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Not sure I remember the particulars. Weren't they two bulls from the same place, and you chose one and your son (?) chose the other?
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CowboyRam
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Yes they both came for the same place. I picked both of them, they were both fine when I first got them home.
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Which one ? I was hoping to see pictures of them later.
SBMF 2015
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Well that sucks. Seems like it's never the knot heads that die. But the ones that you really like just decide to wake up dead.
TexasJerseyMilker
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Bloat? Struck by lightning?
Is it the breeders fault that it died?
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CowboyRam
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The one with the blinders is the one who died. No I don't think he bloated, nothing for him to bloat on, he is on all the same feed. I don't think it is anything I did. No matter what I hate for this to happen.
That's tough. Hopefully they work with you.
I know our deal a couple years ago was exhausting. LoL Just the talking and setting it up and dealing with all of it. It all worked out but took a lot of extra and unnecessary energy.
I know our deal a couple years ago was exhausting. LoL Just the talking and setting it up and dealing with all of it. It all worked out but took a lot of extra and unnecessary energy.
wbvs58
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Probably not but most reputable breeders will try and work with you especially being just a short time since delivery. They know that if they help you out they will be your first port of call the next time you need a bull plus people talk so a good experience will attract a lot of future bull buyers as opposed to driving many away from you relating a bad experience.
Ken
Dang it, I feel your pain! I had a new heifer bull all of 3 weeks and he was struck by lightning (had the vet post him - in through the shoulder, out the foot). He was my fave of the 2 I bought and it felt like a gut punch. I called the breeder to see if he had another bull and he did, but not suitable for heifers. Whatever, I'd make it work. He delivered the bull a few days later and refused my check, saying he guarantees his bulls for a year. Clearly an act of nature had nothing to do with breeding but, as Ken stated, that's what reputable breeders do.
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CowboyRam
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The breeder called me back this morning. He is going to replace the bull. Lucky for me he happens to have one. In about 15 day I put the bulls in with the cows, so I am kind of cutting it short. I'm going to meet him half way, just not sure what day.
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CowboyRam
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Picked up my replacement bull today. Between going to the ranch and driving all the way to Castle Dale Utah I made a round trip of 975 miles.
While there he showed my his winter pasture. I thought where I summer my cows is harsh country, that country around Castle Dale is dryer.
If anyone wants a good Black Hereford bull I would very much recommend Johansen Bulls. He never even questioned the bull that died on me, just gave me a replacement.
While there he showed my his winter pasture. I thought where I summer my cows is harsh country, that country around Castle Dale is dryer.
If anyone wants a good Black Hereford bull I would very much recommend Johansen Bulls. He never even questioned the bull that died on me, just gave me a replacement.
coachg
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Great gesture! Sounds like someone you will buy more bulls from .
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CowboyRam
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Yes, very much so.
Travlr
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Twisted
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I like the new bull better.
