I talked to the breeder a couple days ago about my suspicion and he said it would have had to have been a bull calf bred her, so who knows how big, but the herd averages around 70 pound calves.
I measured her at the top of the hip bone at 45 inches, which I see means frame 4 at her age, with 50 inches at maturity. I guess another month or two to grow, but the pelvis would probably be the issue. Though she obviously is early maturing.
Yes, Dun I was wondering about Lute as I read to use it up to 100 days. Called the vet yesterday and got a message through the receptionist that I could come get a shot and it would work okay at later gestation. Just not sure how much experience he has.
Just wondering the risks either way. Obviously possible calving difficulty, but hear some have no problem. Would have to supplement her, but wouldn't be a problem. I do have some calf pulling experience, though I intended to never need it again.
If she calves at say, 15 months, she would have been bred at 6 months. Seems like early puberty should almost be selected against, but big scrotals are a good thing?
The other heifer's at a year and no heat yet – different type, I guess.