Just Wandering

[Angus Breeder]

Just wandering what you guys prefered when buying bulls at a sale. Would you rather buy them at an all bull sale, or would you rather buy them at the yearly female sale? Just thinking about switching things up a little and thought I would float the idea.

 

[Anonymous]

Just wandering what you guys prefered when buying bulls at a sale. Would you rather buy them at an all bull sale, or would you rather buy them at the yearly female sale? Just thinking about switching things up a little and thought I would float the idea.

I always like the bull sales that have heifers and cows for sale also- sometimes even if I don't buy a bull I'll pick up some heifers or cows I like...I think it could add to your number of potential buyers...Especially if a fellow travels a distance, it gives you more to choose from....But I don't follow the trend of going to the big name 3 day sales that sell bulls for 2 days and cows another...Too many good or better cattle being bred by the smaller guys that know their individual cattle and what they will or will not do for you a whole lot better than these big outfits...

 

[Angus Breeder]

I agree with you. We will usually sell about 20 commercial cows/heifers along with about every 75 bulls, but stay away from the registered females on bull day. Or bulls in the spring and females in the fall.

 

[Faster horses]

OT makes some very valid points.

Mr. FH hates going to bull sales when it is cold and windy.
And he says it's always cold and windy at a bull sale!!! :wink: :shock:

 

[PPRM]

FH,

Try to get a good crowd in good weather, LOL!

If the weather is good, too many guys will try to get work done at home hile they hae a chance, maybe go to another the next weekend if the weather turns back,

A good thing about Bulll Sles is itgives you a chance to seee folks again,


PPRM