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<blockquote data-quote="Loch Valley Fold" data-source="post: 628068" data-attributes="member: 8216"><p>Having grown up & still on a dairy farm I wanted something a bit different than the usual run of the mill Limousin, Angus, Herefords, Simmental & Charolais cattle that are here in the area, and having first hand experience with the limo, angus & herefords & knowing the good & bad points of each breed decide to go with something a little different so I got Scottish Highland cattle. Each breed will tell you ALL the good points & rarely do they have any problems I have found this with my highlanders</p><p><strong>Pros</strong></p><p>1) Easy calving</p><p>2) Do very well on grass pastures</p><p>3) Very hardy tolerates the hot temps that we have here & the cold frosty mornings in winter (-7/-8 degrees c)</p><p>4) Goes back in calf easily</p><p>5) Excellent temperaments </p><p>6) They follow me everywhere like giant dogs - with a lead cow I can take them anywhere on the atv</p><p>7) Can survive on poor pasture - if you have decent grass stick them on it & be surprised at how fast they grow</p><p></p><p><strong>Cons</strong></p><p>1) Needs handled regularly - don't stick them out in the paddock & forget about them. Like everything the more work that is put in the better they will become.</p><p>2) 1st time heifers can have trouble calving - I will use a easy calving bull for mine </p><p>3) Calves can be a little spooky for 1-2 weeks after birth</p><p>4) Cows can & will be protective of calves - if all is well give cow/calf a few days to bond & hormones to settle down</p><p>5) They can have a blonde moment (but don't we all at times ;-) ) & not go where you want them to go</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Loch Valley Fold, post: 628068, member: 8216"] Having grown up & still on a dairy farm I wanted something a bit different than the usual run of the mill Limousin, Angus, Herefords, Simmental & Charolais cattle that are here in the area, and having first hand experience with the limo, angus & herefords & knowing the good & bad points of each breed decide to go with something a little different so I got Scottish Highland cattle. Each breed will tell you ALL the good points & rarely do they have any problems I have found this with my highlanders [b]Pros[/b] 1) Easy calving 2) Do very well on grass pastures 3) Very hardy tolerates the hot temps that we have here & the cold frosty mornings in winter (-7/-8 degrees c) 4) Goes back in calf easily 5) Excellent temperaments 6) They follow me everywhere like giant dogs - with a lead cow I can take them anywhere on the atv 7) Can survive on poor pasture - if you have decent grass stick them on it & be surprised at how fast they grow [b]Cons[/b] 1) Needs handled regularly - don't stick them out in the paddock & forget about them. Like everything the more work that is put in the better they will become. 2) 1st time heifers can have trouble calving - I will use a easy calving bull for mine 3) Calves can be a little spooky for 1-2 weeks after birth 4) Cows can & will be protective of calves - if all is well give cow/calf a few days to bond & hormones to settle down 5) They can have a blonde moment (but don't we all at times ;-) ) & not go where you want them to go [/QUOTE]
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