inyati13
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I know many here keep their bulls alone but not with free range in a pasture. They are in "Bull Pens" that have hot wire in addition to top level fencing. I have that arrangement myself.
dun":hfpj8c06 said:What we have done is keep the weaned retained heifer calves in a pasture that is right against the bull pen. (actually there is a 6 foot gap but they can still interact visually and vocally)
Gives him somethign to look forward to when he's turned out with the girls.TennesseeTuxedo":1e1r8nqi said:dun":1e1r8nqi said:What we have done is keep the weaned retained heifer calves in a pasture that is right against the bull pen. (actually there is a 6 foot gap but they can still interact visually and vocally)
Just to torment the old boy?
dun":r9gwqv8y said:Gives him somethign to look forward to when he's turned out with the girls.TennesseeTuxedo":r9gwqv8y said:dun":r9gwqv8y said:What we have done is keep the weaned retained heifer calves in a pasture that is right against the bull pen. (actually there is a 6 foot gap but they can still interact visually and vocally)
Just to torment the old boy?
There's an idea. Maybe I should put a stripper pole in with the heifers. One side affect of doing it is that when we pull the bull for the spring (in early february) and put him next to the heifers, the heifers cycle normally. When we turn him out and leave the heifers where they were so they can be AIed, they start cycling erratically. Sort of lends creadence to the bull stimulating heat cycles.TennesseeTuxedo":egddvxze said:Kinda like hanging out in a strip club........or so I've heard.
Deepsouth":z3rash1c said:I leave my bull in with the cows and keep the heifers in a separate pasture. I separate them for weaning anyway. Besides the cows are supposed to be bred but if some are not then the bull still has chance to get them bred so even if I do decide to sell them maybe they will be bred. I do pull the bull and put the heifers in with the main herd when I put them on winter grass and start haying.
Dogs and Cows":3rtpjiyj said:I was thinking of selling my bull...but then thought maybe I should just move him to a separate pasture to keep him from the young heifers. Does he need company or can he be by himself? I am pretty sure I know the answer...but wanted to get any thoughts. Thanks.
Timothy
Depends on the bull. I've had some that take it in stride. Others can't take it. B&GDogs and Cows":2rfr16li said:I was thinking of selling my bull...but then thought maybe I should just move him to a separate pasture to keep him from the young heifers. Does he need company or can he be by himself? I am pretty sure I know the answer...but wanted to get any thoughts. Thanks.
Timothy
inyati13":y1ajt3hp said:I know many here keep their bulls alone but not with free range in a pasture. They are in "Bull Pens" that have hot wire in addition to top level fencing.
Stocker Steve":3s7oxt21 said:inyati13":3s7oxt21 said:I know many here keep their bulls alone but not with free range in a pasture. They are in "Bull Pens" that have hot wire in addition to top level fencing.
I have one that walks thru 4 strand barbed wire and goes over 4' wire mesh panels. What are the chances a hot scare wire on a 4 strand barbed will keep him in?
SPH":al260s5x said:Stocker Steve":al260s5x said:inyati13":al260s5x said:I know many here keep their bulls alone but not with free range in a pasture. They are in "Bull Pens" that have hot wire in addition to top level fencing.
I have one that walks thru 4 strand barbed wire and goes over 4' wire mesh panels. What are the chances a hot scare wire on a 4 strand barbed will keep him in?
A bull that behaved like that wouldn't last long on some farms. Disposition is a trait that can get passed down to his progeny too so some guys won't tolerate an ornery bull that is be nice on fences and other things and will send him to town if he doesn't get tempted to shoot him before that!