I learned alot from this discussion... dont buy bulls with an epd that says they are docile.
Oh ya. I use portable panels too.Correct. Its a terrible pen!
Damndest thing. She had like 8 linked panels lifted off the ground to get out.
Had I a real pen, this wouldn't have been an issue. Lol
That comment was my fault but I stand behind it. I don't put a lot of confidence in a lot of EPD's but my take on it is if one that ranked so high could have calves like that, I dang sure don't want any from the below average bunch.I learned alot from this discussion... dont buy bulls with an epd that says they are docile.
There are alot of factors that effect temperament. Try to make an epd is pretty sketchy.That comment was my fault but I stand behind it. I don't put a lot of confidence in a lot of EPD's but my take on it is if one that ranked so high could have calves like that, I dang sure don't want any from the below average bunch.
Exactly.There are alot of factors that effect temperament. Try to make an epd is pretty sketchy.
I agree with thisOk. She had 2 good calves. What do you replace her with? Unknown pregnant cow? Save and raise one of this years newborn = 3yrs before a calf. I am very limited on field space, but shoot, $350? For winter hay, I say bred her back and move on. Next year you have a known good momma with a new calf. Am I missing something?
Tom Lasiters cattle management style.all cows on my place have to raise a live ,sellable calf or they go in calf's place. make my living off of them. i always have replacements coming to replace any that can't do the job
Good call.She sealed her fate today.
Had the 3 calves I wanted to haul caught today. She did the same crap. Went under the panels and let everyone out. Managed to catch 2 calves back.
First chance i get, SHES OUTTA HERE!
Shes most likely bred. And the price of cows right now helps!Good call.
I can't say that I am 'eating crow', but following this thread and seeing that you 'sold after all'. PERHAPSAll done...
All thru...
Here we go...
Sold!!!
Weighed 1070
Brought $674.10
They called her 5 years and open
Good riddance
I bought 2 pair today to replace the 2 open cows I sold.I can't say that I am 'eating crow', but following this thread and seeing that you 'sold after all'. PERHAPS
others were correct. @Dave @Stocker Steve @Lee VanRoss @jerry27150
and several others. That said, I have no room to wait a year. I would get rid of her and replace with 3-5 yr. 5 mo.. At least i have not lost a year.
Not bad at all. I see the new little spotty in the back.