Recent content by Joe

I always tell my dad that he can buy a lot of ropes and hire day workers cheaper than a buy a calf table! (Just kidding, I understand the reason behind a calf table) I've used a filsons, Priefert, and Powder Rivers. The Filson was by far the best suited for our needs. Im not a fan of the...

Thanks y'all for the very thorough answers. I find it very interesting to see how everybody has developed a method that works for them

I guess I'm not familiar with "Soapweed's gizmo" but just reading how many people use it I think he needs to patent it!

Huh, I've never heard of anybody doing that. Why do you prefer doing it that way? It sounds to me like it takes all the fun out of things. Not trying to start an argument and I'm glad you do what works for you, just interested in why you do it that way.

Spring branding is coming up pretty quick (not near fast enough) and I'd like to hear how other folks brand. I'm not looking to start a fight over who's way is better, I'm just interested in all the different methods people use. Around here most everybody heels calves and drags them to the...

A rancher I worked for told me once "the longer I calve heifers, the less I know about calving heifers" this is pretty much how I feel about it. But my research shows that heifers generally calve when it's least convenient. Seriously though, I've heard that feeding them in the evening does...

I think I'll try it. I like the bull and hate to get read of him. Thanks for the advice!

Are you talking one of those nose flap weaning things? I've never used them, but that sounds like a good idea. I might have to try to make my own, because there is 90 miles of icy highway between me and town.

I honestly considered shooting him. It really ticked me off. But dad probably wouldn't have understood.

I've got another question. Last spring I bought a two year old angus bull. I had bough two more bulls from the same folks in the past and they are both pretty good bulls. Anyhow, this latest bull was filling out fine and seemed to be doing his job, all was well. But yesterday I saw this big ol...

Thanks, I really appreciate all your advice. Having struggled for the past few years of school, I find it hard to sign up for two more years THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR. But I realize it will probably help me in the long run as it will probably lead to more opportunities. Thanks!

I appreciate all of your responses. I've pretty much already decided on a two year beef science degree from a community college. Thanks for the advice.

Hey, I'm new to this this forum and not really sure if I know how to post, but I'll try it. I would appreciate your opinions on a question. Having grown up on my families ranch, I hope to someday have my own ranch, or at least cowboy for someone else. As a senior in high school I'm faced with...