I kept a couple bull calves intact last fall. Neither are purebred, but I have some folks around me who buy commercial bulls to run with their cattle. They had expressed interest in seeing how some of my calves would turn out as bulls. So I kept two and sent them to my cousin's place for the winter. He feeds lots of cattle had the room for two more. They have been fed a mix of oat hay, long stem alfalfa and some silage. I'm not trying to finish them, just get them in decent flesh. We went down yesterday to look them over and help around my cousin's place. I took some pictures for you to inspect and tell me what you think. I already know what I think, so tell me what you think and we'll compare notes.
This calf is out of a small framed Angus cow and a Select Sires bull. BW was 80 and he was born Jan. 27th 2010. His 205 day weight was 613. Sorry for all the winter hair. It's been a cold and wet one.
Side shot.
Another side shot
From behind.
Couldn't get him to pay attention to me from up front.
His running mate was calved on Feb. 24th 2010 and weighed 88 pounds. He is out of a great Angus cow and an registered Angus bull we bought. His 205 day weight was 688. Side shot.
Quartering towards.
Front
Behind.
Littlest H' entertaining himself while we looked at cattle.
Little H' making freinds with a feeder holstien that almost dislocated his neck trying for a sniff. The kids are off limits but your thoughts on the calves are appreciated!
Let er' rip!
This calf is out of a small framed Angus cow and a Select Sires bull. BW was 80 and he was born Jan. 27th 2010. His 205 day weight was 613. Sorry for all the winter hair. It's been a cold and wet one.
Side shot.
Another side shot
From behind.
Couldn't get him to pay attention to me from up front.
His running mate was calved on Feb. 24th 2010 and weighed 88 pounds. He is out of a great Angus cow and an registered Angus bull we bought. His 205 day weight was 688. Side shot.
Quartering towards.
Front
Behind.
Littlest H' entertaining himself while we looked at cattle.
Little H' making freinds with a feeder holstien that almost dislocated his neck trying for a sniff. The kids are off limits but your thoughts on the calves are appreciated!