RbarJ
Active member
I just got a show steer that was just pulled out of pasture and away from him mom yesterday. He was also worked much harder than was needed, doing nothing but rile him up. After trailering him home, I got him tied up to a good sturdy post. When I went out early this morning to give him feed and water he pulled back and broke the chain on his halter. He then continued to bust out of his pen, break down a gate, and blow through an eight strand hotwire fence and getting out into a pasture. I'll be penning him tomorrow afternoon. The plan is to tie him up the same as before, this time with a stronger halter.
He was born in December and is about 600lbs.
I think the issue is him being used to being out at pasture with a herd and with his momma. I have him away from all other cattle. If need be I can put a show heifer in with him to help with weaning.
The weigh in is Saturday. I've already turned in my entry form for the calf. It's too late to get another calf.
This is my second calf already this year, and believe it or not, the first one was far worse.
Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated!
Thanks!
Robby
He was born in December and is about 600lbs.
I think the issue is him being used to being out at pasture with a herd and with his momma. I have him away from all other cattle. If need be I can put a show heifer in with him to help with weaning.
The weigh in is Saturday. I've already turned in my entry form for the calf. It's too late to get another calf.
This is my second calf already this year, and believe it or not, the first one was far worse.
Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated!
Thanks!
Robby