Pasture Photos

[Randi]

Here's a few photos of some of the cows and calves out on pasture

The girls with the Hereford bull

Some of our black calves

They were VERY interested in the salt and mineral we brought ...

3 red 2 year olds

My favorite black heifer and her bull calf

Tan calves

 

[uplandnut]

Very nice looking cattle.

 

[Randi]

Randi, you run a box of crayons lol! My question, do you take a hit when selling calves where you are due to the different colors? Not criticizing...your calves and cows look awesome! Just curious, because around here it would be an issue. Are you in Canada?

Tim

Short answer, no. Although some colors sell for a bit less than others.

Long answer... most of our calves are actually, tan. We will keep almost all the red and black heifers for replacements, but of course there are a few red , black and grey steers.

Now, the real reason we don't get docked on the different colours, is called "Presort" Calf Sales. And they are very common up here in Canada, in the fall (when most calves are sold).

So Presort Calf sale, is usually a 3 day deal, where consignors bring their calves to a auction barn on 2 days prior to the sale. The calves are all sorted for sex, size, colour, and to some extent quality. And then penned with other cattle that are the same as them. So, all of the 500 lb tan steers that come in, will be in one lot, and all the 500 lb red ones in another lot, etc. Calves are sorted by about 50 lb weight breaks. Most of the calves will be presorted into communal groups, but there will be some groups of one owner cattle as well, where a consignor had a large enough number of calves that were a similar weight, colour and sex.

 

[creekdrive]

Nice photos, as always! Cattle are looking great!

 

[Randi]

Here's some more photos, taken over the last week or so.

The replacement heifers

First calf heifer

Some good red cows

The middle one is the daughter's off of her old 4H cow

Char x

 

[Muddy]

Pretty British white pair!!!

 

[Ky hills]

Good cattle, and pasture.

 

[Randi]

Thanks!

Muddy, as far as I know, that cow is at least 3/4 Angus with a bit of Longhorn added for the 8). We raised her...and her Calf is Char sired.

 

[Muddy]

Wow, I thought they were British white based on their stocky body and coloration.

 

[strihafarms]

I personally love the replacement heifers. They are well built and my favorite color. They look like they are in excellent condition.

 

[creekdrive]

I personally love the replacement heifers. They are well built and my favorite color. They look like they are in excellent condition.

X2 - those look about perfect!

 

[Randi]

Thanks!

 

[Gateboy]

I agree, those heifers are nice.

What part of the country? Do your cows need shade in the summer?

 

[Randi]

Saskatchewan, Canada. No shade, unless they are really lucky and there's a few trees....

 

[Gateboy]

Very pretty country.

We've had a warm spell here, mine have been under a shade tree chewing their cud by 9 am.

 

[Randi]

There aren't many trees in this country. Most are planted around farm yards

 

[frieghttrain]

Is that a Shorthorn bull in with the replacements?

 

[Randi]

Yes it is

 

[Randi]

A few photos from last night. We bought these pairs this spring, Calves are late March through early May. Mostly April. I think they look pretty good. They are Black Limo or Red Simmental sired. And the last photo is the Char bull that's out with them.

 

[mrvictordomino]

Real nice productive herd! Love the replacements.
DM