Canadian_Cowgirl
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We have Polled Herefords but some people say Horned are better. Does it really matter or is it just Preferances?
Tell me what you guys think!
Thank you
Katy
Tell me what you guys think!
Thank you
Katy
Jassy said:Now this is strictly my personnal thought...I like the looks of a Horned Bull...but prefer the look of a Polled Cow. :wink:
jigs said:to take the horns off a bull, in my opinion, is the same a taking his nuts. it deprives him of his manliness it is just a thing I like to see, that big old set of curved horns.
I have heard that the Jensen Brothers are developing a horned bull that throws polled calves. this I may look into. but I do enjoy dehorning, so it really makes no difference to me , other than the look of the bull.
Polled Herefords are genetic mutations, and for the life of me, I don't understand why any breeder would keep a mutation for seedstock.
jigs said:I have no idea on how it works, I was just told they re wanting to come up with a way to do it.....I suppose with thier polled cows, a horned bull will throw polled calves.
SMN Herf said:Polled Herefords are genetic mutations, and for the life of me, I don't understand why any breeder would keep a mutation for seedstock.
I am sure you posted this to get the debate going. I just came to the realizaion that I like mutants. Nothing against nonmutants, but I love mutants. Now that I think about it, it feels good to get out of the closet.![]()
It doesn't say much for the "nonmutants" then when they get outdone by the "mutants" and on another thought, what kind of cattle are bred so loosely that they have mutants anyway?
In my opinion, good cattle are good cattle, whether they have horns or no horns. There are good and bad cattle in both.
Also, if you want polled calves from a horned bull, use him on angus cows.
Brian
Doug Thorson said:For any who like the Horned Hereford I have line 1 yearling bulls for sale private treaty. Free delivery, and no interest, no payments until 2012. Plus I supply all the feed and fencing they require.
Doug Thorson
20951 E Grindstone Rd
Quinn SD 57775
(605) 859-3538
jigs said:Doug Thorson said:For any who like the Horned Hereford I have line 1 yearling bulls for sale private treaty. Free delivery, and no interest, no payments until 2012. Plus I supply all the feed and fencing they require.
Doug Thorson
20951 E Grindstone Rd
Quinn SD 57775
(605) 859-3538
Hey, I want two!
jigs said:send the free one here, oldtimer will take the other 4. he is one hell of a guy!