canadian angus
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Probably some of the Grey Hound type on that kind of deal. I would stay away from the STD forum.
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Can't Afford a Bull This Year!
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Jinglebob said:
Sounds pretty good... I watched some of the Profitmaker bull sale/lease today--- and they were leasing a lot of 18 month old/2 year old bulls for $1500- $2500...Some higher than that- altho I also saw some yearling bulls leasing for around $1000...They may have gotten lower later when I wasn't in the house..
canadian angus
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Sorry I missed you SSAP, would have loved to have met you.
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North Ridge Ranching
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3words said:
Crossroads and Robb/Hoegl both averaged over $7000 across the board. The better end sold really good. Muirheads is on Monday. I have both Erixons and Sunny Valley catalogue's. There is one in Camrose ( Skors ) on the same day as Sunny Valley's. Bought one from there a couple years back and he turned out real good. They have alot more to choose from there as well. Terry Skoretz was a large commercial breeder and then went into purebreds. He seems to have a real handle on what the commercial guys are looking for.
Jinglebob
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This guy averaged 3500 on his yearlings. I did not want the highest ratio bulls. These are white, we are putting them on red cows. I want easy calving. The hybred vigor will make extra pounds and this guy's lower end bulls are probably as good or better than many peoples higher end bulls.Oldtimer said:
Not sure if the greyhound comment was intended for me. If it was, what do you mean, Canadian Angus?
canadian angus
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Seen those type of bulls that you are looking at, hard feeding buggers that he can't sell. Think about it, if there that good they would sell.
Either you have a magic spell on him, or they are real bad.
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Either you have a magic spell on him, or they are real bad.
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Jinglebob
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No, he keeps some back just for this. Maybe you missed the part where I said his poor average bulls would be better than many's top. I am crossbreeding, will not keep replacements out of them. I do not need his top bulls. The mothers will more than make up for any shortcomings in the fathers, just like always. We are not out to raise the heaviest calves in the country. Just profitable ones.
So many forget, it's not the gross that pays the bills, but the net.
So many forget, it's not the gross that pays the bills, but the net.
canadian angus
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I breed to improve it for the cattleman, if you are doing that, buy replacements and hope someone else does the work. Please remember the feedlots will remember your calves that don't cut it and with the Bull was!
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Jinglebob
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Thank you for tr advice. I am a relative newcomer to raising cattle, having only done it on this place for a short time. Maybe 40 years or so, so I sure appreciate you helping me out. :wink:canadian angus said:
canadian angus
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Wasn't trying to rain on your parade, just seen the leasers in action, good way to spread STD's too.
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Jinglebob
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Yup, I wouldn't use any bull that was not virgin or tested. If we like the calves from them this year, he will let us lease the same bulls again next year.canadian angus said:
North Ridge Ranching
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Struck out again. Took the lowest priced one we liked out of the Black Simmentals up to $7000 and still didn't get him bought. The other 3 I wanted went for even more. Stopped in Saskatoon to look at some on the way home. I guess I will send the old man to bid on those tomorrow.
3words
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North Ridge Ranching said:
I take it that was at Muirheads bull sale?So how did those bulls average out on price?What is the average price on the reds,and what is it on the blacks?
North Ridge Ranching
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Not sure on the average of the reds vs blacks but the sale averaged around $5900.00 I think.
3words
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North Ridge Ranching said:
Thanks for the price qoute North Ridge,I bought 2 of erixons black bulls last year,and so far i'm really impressed with them.Bulls held there condition very well just on a forage ration,there calves are being born very easy and they are growing like weeds,now i just got to see what there weaning weights will be,but the way there growing i don't think i will be disappointed.My old black simmi bull has buggered up his leg,but i'm still hoping i can use him for the start of the breeding season.So i'm hoping to buy another bull there tomorrow just for back up,but i can get by with just a red one.So i will stay out of your Dads way and hopefully you can get 1 of those black bulls bought up.Good luck!!
timishee
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bull are much more affordable here in the South. We have been breeding top performance Simmentals and Sim-Angus with 30 years of A.I. and E.T.work and have sent bulls all over the U.S. and international as well. Our top selling bull this year went for $ 5300 for half interest. He also had a 17.7 inch REA and a 3.93 IMF on a 6 frame with 39cm testicles and 1315 ywt. Other really good bulls are selling here for $3000-$3500. You guys need to come South!!!![/b]
ANGUS327
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timishee said:
Would cattle born that far south be able to take a Canadian winter? we breed for hair up here.
North Ridge Ranching
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3words said:
I hope I can get one as well but I am sure there is one for both of us. I appreciate the gesture though. I am pretty sure they aren't the last good bulls to sell this year. :wink:
Big Muddy rancher
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North Ridge Ranching said:
Labattes is selling on Saturday in Moose Jaw at Johnstones.
Guess it is Friday the 2nd of March 
gcreekrch
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Best Bet Sale (Ian Mitchell) is in Williams Lake BC on April 7. He has good cattle and BC is normally cheaper than the prairies for bulls.
Check BC Livestock for catalog when it is available.
Check BC Livestock for catalog when it is available.