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<blockquote data-quote="f4leggin" data-source="post: 343293" data-attributes="member: 5863"><p>I appreciate the advice - I need it, and I'm tough and know that it hasn't been the best as of now. See, a good friend died and before he passed, he told his family that he wanted myself and another of his friends to have the cattle. Up until this past few days, I thought it was just because he knew I was interested in learning more and possibly having cattle, and the other friend had been like a son to him. BUT today I realized it was probably because our friend knew that I would have the compassion and commitment to his cattle, while my partner in this venture would be able to make the tough decisions (like culling). Also, my partner grew up on a cattle ranch and his father still runs cattle (lots) so, my partner knows a lot about cattle. BUT - he was snow mobiling this past weekend, and told me not worry about them cows, they know what they are doing, and everything will be OK. Which obviously is a load of xxxx. We are supposed to be more involved other than just counting heads and patting ourselves on the back when a new calf shows up. I'm thankful that so far, the cattle have been OK. 10 big bales of Alfalfa came with the cattle, they get it free choice, but other than that I haven't been feeding anything. Sounds like I need to add minerals - like 1212? Or something? Today I was able to see that the big cows with orange tages w/o numbers actually have numbers on the tags, but the ink as worn off. So, now I know who is left to calve (three of them). I have 3 on the ground, one bull calf, one heifer calf, and one still an unknown - the newest from yesterday. I also talked to my partner today and convinced him he has to be more involved. Up until now, I have been doing everything. Thanks again for your honesty and help. Jill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="f4leggin, post: 343293, member: 5863"] I appreciate the advice - I need it, and I'm tough and know that it hasn't been the best as of now. See, a good friend died and before he passed, he told his family that he wanted myself and another of his friends to have the cattle. Up until this past few days, I thought it was just because he knew I was interested in learning more and possibly having cattle, and the other friend had been like a son to him. BUT today I realized it was probably because our friend knew that I would have the compassion and commitment to his cattle, while my partner in this venture would be able to make the tough decisions (like culling). Also, my partner grew up on a cattle ranch and his father still runs cattle (lots) so, my partner knows a lot about cattle. BUT - he was snow mobiling this past weekend, and told me not worry about them cows, they know what they are doing, and everything will be OK. Which obviously is a load of xxxx. We are supposed to be more involved other than just counting heads and patting ourselves on the back when a new calf shows up. I'm thankful that so far, the cattle have been OK. 10 big bales of Alfalfa came with the cattle, they get it free choice, but other than that I haven't been feeding anything. Sounds like I need to add minerals - like 1212? Or something? Today I was able to see that the big cows with orange tages w/o numbers actually have numbers on the tags, but the ink as worn off. So, now I know who is left to calve (three of them). I have 3 on the ground, one bull calf, one heifer calf, and one still an unknown - the newest from yesterday. I also talked to my partner today and convinced him he has to be more involved. Up until now, I have been doing everything. Thanks again for your honesty and help. Jill [/QUOTE]
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