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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 93293" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Agree, a nice looking calf!</p><p></p><p>Longhorns tend to be more laid back than some other breeds. Lot depends on breeding selection. They also train easily and have rather short flight zones. Some are so inherently tame it is difficult to get them out of the way sometimes...lol. We've had 2 bulls (3 yr old and a young yearling) that you could get behind them and push them to get them to move...the exception for sure.</p><p></p><p>A few longhorns, especially ones with limited exposure to humans can be little wild: calve in a huge pasture, rarely ever see a human. A <u>rare</u> one otherwise can turn up nasty, esp. if she has a calf. Those are cull potential and are the exception for temperament.</p><p></p><p>By being around them a lot, walking around & among them, you get an idea very quickly about their behaviors & personalities; then, you manage them according to their personalities. A good Longhorn mama will allow you to pick up her newborn calf (under 48 hours old), weigh it, etc. and she won't bother you. Establishing trust with each animal is important and they know you aren't going to hurt them or their calves.</p><p></p><p>Given a good temperament (and the responsible breeders breed for this), you can walk around, through them in a tight space and they will position their horns away from you when they pass. Some you can even grab one of their horns and push it back and forth without incident.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 93293, member: 9"] Agree, a nice looking calf! Longhorns tend to be more laid back than some other breeds. Lot depends on breeding selection. They also train easily and have rather short flight zones. Some are so inherently tame it is difficult to get them out of the way sometimes...lol. We've had 2 bulls (3 yr old and a young yearling) that you could get behind them and push them to get them to move...the exception for sure. A few longhorns, especially ones with limited exposure to humans can be little wild: calve in a huge pasture, rarely ever see a human. A [u]rare[/u] one otherwise can turn up nasty, esp. if she has a calf. Those are cull potential and are the exception for temperament. By being around them a lot, walking around & among them, you get an idea very quickly about their behaviors & personalities; then, you manage them according to their personalities. A good Longhorn mama will allow you to pick up her newborn calf (under 48 hours old), weigh it, etc. and she won't bother you. Establishing trust with each animal is important and they know you aren't going to hurt them or their calves. Given a good temperament (and the responsible breeders breed for this), you can walk around, through them in a tight space and they will position their horns away from you when they pass. Some you can even grab one of their horns and push it back and forth without incident. [/QUOTE]
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