More Pics Form the BC Interior

[Bright Raven]

gcreekrch ask me to post these. He thought True Grit might have some more tips on raising cattle in the Northern Reaches of the Canadian Provinces.

 

 

 

 

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Good looking cattle that's for sure.

 

[gcreekrch]

First photo is one of our bale processor. An old friend whose welding shop kept this country glued together for years passed in early December. He built a lot of these rollers.

Second is our black cow herd on a new feed ground.

The rest are just random photos of bulls. We have a lot of money tied up in the two Hereford bulls. Their calves are great but the bulls are still having difficulty acclimating after nearly 2 years here.

 

[True Grit Farms]

gcreekrch ask me to post these. He thought True Grit might have some more tips on raising cattle in the Northern Reaches of the Canadian Provinces.
Nope I know very little about raising cattle, and nothing about raising cattle in the north. But I can tell everyone one thing, so far from what I can tell Artesianspringsfarm's is the man when it comes to raising cattle in the north. And I don't care for those bulls either, but they work good for him and that's all that matters.

 

 

 

 

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

First photo is one of our bale processor. An old friend whose welding shop kept this country glued together for years passed in early December. He built a lot of these rollers.

Second is our black cow herd on a new feed ground.

The rest are just random photos of bulls. We have a lot of money tied up in the two Hereford bulls. Their calves are great but the bulls are still having difficulty acclimating after nearly 2 years here.

Where did the bulls come from?

 

[gcreekrch]

First photo is one of our bale processor. An old friend whose welding shop kept this country glued together for years passed in early December. He built a lot of these rollers.

Second is our black cow herd on a new feed ground.

The rest are just random photos of bulls. We have a lot of money tied up in the two Hereford bulls. Their calves are great but the bulls are still having difficulty acclimating after nearly 2 years here.

Where did the bulls come from?

As it is a delicate subject at present I would rather not disclose. I will say it is my opinion that markets have dictated to bull producers that fat bulls sell better. This is not a good thing in the long run.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

First photo is one of our bale processor. An old friend whose welding shop kept this country glued together for years passed in early December. He built a lot of these rollers.

Second is our black cow herd on a new feed ground.

The rest are just random photos of bulls. We have a lot of money tied up in the two Hereford bulls. Their calves are great but the bulls are still having difficulty acclimating after nearly 2 years here.

Where did the bulls come from?

As it is a delicate subject at present I would rather not disclose. I will say it is my opinion that markets have dictated to bull producers that fat bulls sell better. This is not a good thing in the long run.

If by fat you mean over conditioned I agree 100%. I wasn't expecting you to disclose the identity of the seller and I understand perfectly well your position on not doing so. I was mainly curious about whether or not they were developed in a similar climate.

You're a welcome addition to the boards by the way. I enjoy your posts.

 

[Hereford76]

I'm curious how a pedigree would read on a Hereford bull that you'd invest in...

 

[artesianspringsfarm]

gcreekrch ask me to post these. He thought True Grit might have some more tips on raising cattle in the Northern Reaches of the Canadian Provinces.
Nope I know very little about raising cattle, and nothing about raising cattle in the north. But I can tell everyone one thing, so far from what I can tell Artesianspringsfarm's is the man when it comes to raising cattle in the north. And I don't care for those bulls either, but they work good for him and that's all that matters.

Vince, I know you mean that as a compliment, but I think gcreek has cows that have lived longer than I've been raising beef cows. We also have very different goals. I really love to see other cold-weather farms and ranches on here and learn from all of them. Just judging from the phenotype of the bulls and what I've seen so far, I think gcreek's goal of the ideal cow is pretty similar to mine in a lot of ways. The bulls from his herd look like low input critters that make for hardy, maternal females. I respect that. My guess is he doesn't sell any finished grassfed beef like I do.

The guy who I really enjoyed seeing and hearing his opinions on cold-weather, low input beef cattle is AllForage.

 

[Bright Raven]

Vince, I know you mean that as a compliment, but I think gcreek has cows that have lived longer than I've been raising beef cows. We also have very different goals. I really love to see other cold-weather farms and ranches on here and learn from all of them. Just judging from the phenotype of the bulls and what I've seen so far, I think gcreek's goal of the ideal cow is pretty similar to mine in a lot of ways. The bulls from his herd look like low input critters that make for hardy, maternal females. I respect that. My guess is he doesn't sell any finished grassfed beef like I do.

The guy who I really enjoyed seeing and hearing his opinions on cold-weather, low input beef cattle is AllForage.

I had Ryan's email address. I heard from him a couple of times after he was banned. He did have strong opinions on inputs. He was a Hereford guy.

 

[gcreekrch]

I'm curious how a pedigree would read on a Hereford bull that you'd invest in...

Papers don't mean much to me Ace. Thickness, moderation of frame and his momma are more important considerations here.

Yours are good ones too.

 

[gcreekrch]

Where did the bulls come from?

As it is a delicate subject at present I would rather not disclose. I will say it is my opinion that markets have dictated to bull producers that fat bulls sell better. This is not a good thing in the long run.

If by fat you mean over conditioned I agree 100%. I wasn't expecting you to disclose the identity of the seller and I understand perfectly well your position on not doing so. I was mainly curious about whether or not they were developed in a similar climate.

You're a welcome addition to the boards by the way. I enjoy your posts.

They came from nearly the same latitude but where barley is cheap.

Thank you.

 

[gcreekrch]

gcreekrch ask me to post these. He thought True Grit might have some more tips on raising cattle in the Northern Reaches of the Canadian Provinces.
Nope I know very little about raising cattle, and nothing about raising cattle in the north. But I can tell everyone one thing, so far from what I can tell Artesianspringsfarm's is the man when it comes to raising cattle in the north. And I don't care for those bulls either, but they work good for him and that's all that matters.

Vince, I know you mean that as a compliment, but I think gcreek has cows that have lived longer than I've been raising beef cows. We also have very different goals. I really love to see other cold-weather farms and ranches on here and learn from all of them. Just judging from the phenotype of the bulls and what I've seen so far, I think gcreek's goal of the ideal cow is pretty similar to mine in a lot of ways. The bulls from his herd look like low input critters that make for hardy, maternal females. I respect that. My guess is he doesn't sell any finished grassfed beef like I do.

The guy who I really enjoyed seeing and hearing his opinions on cold-weather, low input beef cattle is AllForage.

Very correct. We are doing just fine selling to the commodity markets. We know our steer calves will push 5 lbs ADG in the feedlot and those that have fed them before know that also. Length and thickness weigh far more that distance from the ground. ;-)

I have enough trouble being nice enough to customers who buy 45 dressed lambs from me and a couple of beeves to ever think I want to go that way 100%.

Thanks for the compliments.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

5 lbs! That's strong..

 

[gcreekrch]

5 lbs! That's strong..

Well, 4.78 was the best bunch but a good story is worth embellishing a touch. Right?

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Vince, I know you mean that as a compliment, but I think gcreek has cows that have lived longer than I've been raising beef cows. We also have very different goals. I really love to see other cold-weather farms and ranches on here and learn from all of them. Just judging from the phenotype of the bulls and what I've seen so far, I think gcreek's goal of the ideal cow is pretty similar to mine in a lot of ways. The bulls from his herd look like low input critters that make for hardy, maternal females. I respect that. My guess is he doesn't sell any finished grassfed beef like I do.

The guy who I really enjoyed seeing and hearing his opinions on cold-weather, low input beef cattle is AllForage.

I had Ryan's email address. I heard from him a couple of times after he was banned. He did have strong opinions on inputs. He was a Hereford guy.

I thought he quit? Never heard he was banned.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Still, its pushing 5...dang good gain..

 

[Bright Raven]

Vince, I know you mean that as a compliment, but I think gcreek has cows that have lived longer than I've been raising beef cows. We also have very different goals. I really love to see other cold-weather farms and ranches on here and learn from all of them. Just judging from the phenotype of the bulls and what I've seen so far, I think gcreek's goal of the ideal cow is pretty similar to mine in a lot of ways. The bulls from his herd look like low input critters that make for hardy, maternal females. I respect that. My guess is he doesn't sell any finished grassfed beef like I do.

The guy who I really enjoyed seeing and hearing his opinions on cold-weather, low input beef cattle is AllForage.

I had Ryan's email address. I heard from him a couple of times after he was banned. He did have strong opinions on inputs. He was a Hereford guy.

I thought he quit? Never heard he was banned.

No. He got banned. I am sure it was a forage related disagreement. He was passionate on that subject. He told me he needed to concentrate on other things so he was not upset.

 

[gizmom]

Nice cattle, I can't even imagine the cold your dealing with. Thanks for the peek into your part of the world.

Gizmom

 

[gcreekrch]

Nice cattle, I can't even imagine the cold your dealing with. Thanks for the peek into your part of the world.

Gizmom

It was warm enough to rain here yesterday. Back to freezing today.