elkwc":1e5huf0f said:
dun":1e5huf0f said:
There is a difference between high headed and carrying their head up. You can tell by the angle of the head which it is. I can;t describe the difference but once you've seen it you know it.
I know the difference but many don't. I want an alert bull and cow but not a wild one or one that will hurt you. I've had several tell me I would cull her or wouldn't use him. Just because they are alert and raise their heads. Also how they are handled makes a difference. I bought a bred 2 y/o heifer at a sale and by the time I loaded her they had her so stirred up I told my good friend I would likely sell her when she calved. She is now one of the easiest to handle. Just don't try to do anything with her baby until it is a few weeks old. With the predator problem we have we need a very protective mother.
I've bought lots of cows that were wound up in the ring and up to $400 cheaper than a gentle twin to her. Most settle down at home.
An old mentor of mine was asked back in the 70s why he owned all them wild black cows.
His reply was they weren't wild if you were cowman enough to handle them.
I've been told this is true with horses and women also...........