inyati13
Well-known member
I am 64. Breeding is a long-term art. I don't have time to be a breeder. Could I get there from here? That is assuming I would be successful in making the right decisions along a path with many forks. Which one do I choose?
I hope AllForage sees this. Because I would ask him this: For a man my age, should I breed to build my herd or make acquistions from families who have been doing this for several generations? I would especially note the Rocking P folks who have more than one line of cattle but I particularly like their phenotype built around the Built Right genetics. They are moderate cows that adapt well to fescue. Easy keepers. Good breeders and easy calvers. I really appreciate their ability to handle some of these bigger calves that I have been having. They have good feet, udders, teats, etc. How could they be more docile? I can do anything I want with mine. I can walk up to a Rocking P Built Right daughter 10 minutes after she calves and she hardly moves an ear.
I have been building using some of the heifers I am growing but aspiring to be a master breeder does not seem logical. What do you say, AllForage?
I hope AllForage sees this. Because I would ask him this: For a man my age, should I breed to build my herd or make acquistions from families who have been doing this for several generations? I would especially note the Rocking P folks who have more than one line of cattle but I particularly like their phenotype built around the Built Right genetics. They are moderate cows that adapt well to fescue. Easy keepers. Good breeders and easy calvers. I really appreciate their ability to handle some of these bigger calves that I have been having. They have good feet, udders, teats, etc. How could they be more docile? I can do anything I want with mine. I can walk up to a Rocking P Built Right daughter 10 minutes after she calves and she hardly moves an ear.
I have been building using some of the heifers I am growing but aspiring to be a master breeder does not seem logical. What do you say, AllForage?