I inherited a black baldy calf what do I do?

[BILLIE SUE]

She is 4wks old and bottle fed milk replacer. I know nothing about cows. What do I use her for breeding or what and how do I know what a good amount for selling her will be? Or when do I try to sell her if at all? Thanks yall :cboy:

 

[la4angus]

She is 4wks old and bottle fed milk replacer. I know nothing about cows. What do I use her for breeding or what and how do I know what a good amount for selling her will be? Or when do I try to sell her if at all? Thanks yall :cboy:

You got aa yr or more before deciding if you are gonna breed her. You may want to feed her for you to eat but then you have a long time feeding it too. What do you wanna do with it.

 

[BILLIE SUE]

Can I make any money off of her because I would rather sell her than me feed her to eat her because I have become attached to her. Is that crazy?

 

[la4angus]

Can I make any money off of her because I would rather sell her than me feed her to eat her because I have become attached to her. Is that crazy?

If she didn't cost you anything you shoulld be able to make money on her.

 

[BILLIE SUE]

Thanks for your help my name is Brandi. Billie Sue is the calves name.

 

[Bez!]

Sell her, keep her - for eating or breeding.

Really, these are the only choices.

This is NOT a pet - cattle are raised for propogation of the species or eating. You lose sight of that you are dead in the water and should not be in the game.

Up to you,

Bez!

 

[Saltydawg]

I wish I could "inherit" some black baldies hehe.

 

[Bez!]

I wish I could "inherit" some black baldies hehe.

I could not agree more!

Brandi is off to a great start in my opinion.

Bez!

 

[Aero]

She is 4wks old and bottle fed milk replacer. I know nothing about cows. What do I use her for breeding or what and how do I know what a good amount for selling her will be? Or when do I try to sell her if at all? Thanks yall :cboy:

a lot of this depends on your position (time & financial)

if you need the money, plan on selling her. if you dont have time to take care of her, plan on selling her. if you cant afford proper facilities, sell her soon.

if you can afford to take care of her and have time along with facilities, keep her around and have a hobby that might actually make you a few dollars every year.

it's not really that complicated.

do you know how far the nearest sale barn is away?

 

[Aero]

This is NOT a pet - cattle are raised for propogation of the species or eating. You lose sight of that you are dead in the water and should not be in the game.

to you they are not pets... to others they could be a pet, enemy, spouse, god, or trashman.

i say do whatever feels right as long as the cow is taken care of.

 

[Beefy]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.


I'm with LA4, you dont have to decide right now. you can sell her around 450lbs or you can grow her out and see if she makes a nice heifer. she probably will if you feed her right. then you could breed her or whatever. If youve got 4 or 5 extra acres you may think about keeping her around. if you do i'd get her another cow friend so she doesnt get bored and cause trouble.

Get that 8 year old out there taking care of "her" calf! calves grow up fast, teach her to respect your daughter now so she will when she grows up. easy to get hurt around cows.

 

[BILLIE SUE]

thanks to all yall who have given me your two cents worth.I know I have a while to decide and thank you all for your support this is great! Brandi

 

[msscamp]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.

Who could resist those big liquid eyes, that cute little nose, or those soft, floppy ears?

 

[Bez!]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.

Who could resist those big liquid eyes, that cute little nose, or those soft, floppy ears?

I had a girlfriend like that once!

:lol:

Bez!

 

[msscamp]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.

Who could resist those big liquid eyes, that cute little nose, or those soft, floppy ears?

I had a girlfriend like that once!

:lol:

Bez!

:shock: :lol2: :lol2: Did she like to have her withers scratched?

 

[glover36]

lol i inherited one last year lol sorta stuck with her she was an embryo put in a holstien heifer so i end up getting her

 

[Bez!]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.

Who could resist those big liquid eyes, that cute little nose, or those soft, floppy ears?

I had a girlfriend like that once!

:lol:

Bez!

:shock: :lol2: :lol2: Did she like to have her withers scratched?

A gentleman never tells.

Bez!

 

[msscamp]

but Bezzzzzzz, shes so super dooper cute and cuddely wuddely.

Who could resist those big liquid eyes, that cute little nose, or those soft, floppy ears?

I had a girlfriend like that once!

:lol:

Bez!

:shock: :lol2: :lol2: Did she like to have her withers scratched?

A gentleman never tells.

Bez!

:lol: :lol: