Subject: Re: [Homestead] Heifer that doesn't show heat
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:03:56 -0600
Rob,
Tell me a bit about your cows.
How many? What are the inputs ( hay, vets, money ) and what are the outputs (
other than fertilizer ; ) ).
Are you growing to market on grass and then selling? Stop me if I get too
personal. How much space are you using?
Just curious about about small herds.
Thanks,
Tim
On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:29 PM, Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com> wrote:
>> I wouldn't worry too much. She is a bit young. What does she weigh? I know
>> they recommend Angus heifers breed around 800 lbs -almost 2 years old.
>>
>>
>>>>>
>
> I'll try to tape her this weekend. She sure seems small to me, but I was
> expecting to see some signs of heat now.
>
>
>
>>
>> If she's light in weight and bred that's really not good. I have quite a
>> few young Angus heifers and young bulls are always sniffing around,but
>> generally(there are exceptions:( seem to breed when they are ready and
>> produce healthy calves.
>>
>>>>
>
> I grew up on a dairy farm, and I sure don't want to be dragging her to the
> woods because of a big calf! Been there and done that. I'm thinking to get
> her AI-ed to a Guernsey or use a local Angus that throws small calves.
>
> Rob - Va
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