A few pictures, February 1-3, 2008

[Soapweed]

Some of our new bull calves, on feed for the winter about thirty miles from here

Another one

These geese forgot to go south this winter.

One must be a guard dog

You guard while I stretch

Leading a dogs' life

Stringing in to cake

They finally arrived.

 

[Sundancer]

I really like the first bull. What is the plan for these bulls, if I may ask?

The dogs look great as well!!

 

[Soapweed]

I really like the first bull. What is the plan for these bulls, if I may ask?

We will turn them out with cows about the 20th of May. There are both bulls for yearling heifers and bulls for cows in that pen. Their genetics are such that they are bred to do well on just grass or hay, with little or no protein supplements. They appear to have a shorter more old-fashioned look about them, but hopefully their offspring will still hit the scales pretty hard when they are sold next October and November. Time will tell. :wink: I will probably just use the bulls for one season and sell them in August, like I usually do. If I like the way they turn out, I will probably be on hand to buy some more of their little brothers at weaning time next October.

 

[Faster horses]

I like your bulls, Soapweed. And for what it's worth, I think you are on the right track using easy doing cattle as part of your selection process.

Now that pup of Scarletts is one handsome dude! But I had a hunch they would be. I sure wish I could have gotten one. What kind of dog is the sire? I can't recall exactly.

 

[Soapweed]

I like your bulls, Soapweed. And for what it's worth, I think you are on the right track using easy doing cattle as part of your selection process.

Now that pup of Scarletts is one handsome dude! But I had a hunch they would be. I sure wish I could have gotten one. What kind of dog is the sire? I can't recall exactly.

He is a blue heeler.

 

[Faster horses]

And I've always like Blue Heelers. We have had them for years. I thought that cross would produce some good looking dogs. And they'd probably work cows...if you are a person so inclined... :wink:

 

[Soapweed]

And I've always like Blue Heelers. We have had them for years. I thought that cross would produce some good looking dogs. And they'd probably work cows...if you are a person so inclined... :wink:

Ah yaint. (Say it fast.) :wink:

 

[Faster horses]

I knew that. :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: