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<blockquote data-quote="gizmom" data-source="post: 1183294" data-attributes="member: 13402"><p>inyati13 wrote:</p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>I was thinking about the same thing yesterday while looking at our new calves we are both 60 by the time we honestly know that these calves work or not we will be 65. Needless to say if your on this board you know how much work this is, we do it because we love it and can hopefully make some money. I am already broke down found out two weeks ago that the reason I have been having so much pain is a fracture of my L5. Dr. Says what kind of accident were you in lol I said which one? The cow running me down, the four wheeler (long story) the sink ( another long story) or when it actually started hurting after a bad fall at the commidity barn which was over a year ago. I have been pretty much useless for the past year other than pictures and paperwork. Our son is envolved with the farm so I guess he will take over for us. I am still trying to make the perfect cow I just may have to go out to look at her when I finally do on my walker!</p><p></p><p>Gizmom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gizmom, post: 1183294, member: 13402"] inyati13 wrote: 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 was thinking about the same thing yesterday while looking at our new calves we are both 60 by the time we honestly know that these calves work or not we will be 65. Needless to say if your on this board you know how much work this is, we do it because we love it and can hopefully make some money. I am already broke down found out two weeks ago that the reason I have been having so much pain is a fracture of my L5. Dr. Says what kind of accident were you in lol I said which one? The cow running me down, the four wheeler (long story) the sink ( another long story) or when it actually started hurting after a bad fall at the commidity barn which was over a year ago. I have been pretty much useless for the past year other than pictures and paperwork. Our son is envolved with the farm so I guess he will take over for us. I am still trying to make the perfect cow I just may have to go out to look at her when I finally do on my walker! Gizmom [/QUOTE]
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