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Changed which steer I was getting and wound up with this one vs the one above.

I’d stuff the holes full of rat poison and move the rabbit enclosure. But that’s me.

If you do go with a milk cow, I’d do a mini jersey. It will produce more than you can drink. Then you have room for a steer. That’s a win/win. Freezer filler and a companion for the cow. It will keep her a little more content.

What is the purpose? How much land do you have? There a lot to consider. Do you have access to hay? Tell us about your situation and we can help you out a little better.

Welcome. I’m a big fan of border collies. Here’s my 2. Yeah, they’re not spoiled.

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Yeah, I’m not raising for resale or showing. I chose to do all part mini part full size cattle for smaller, more manageable cattle. I want to put 1 in the freezer and sell one to cover some of my costs. Highlands are great mommas. Herefords make great beef. British park are well known for...

My 1st calf should come any day. Hallie my Hereford look heifer has a full udder and is springing heavily. Wonder what a highland/Hereford/mini British park/wagyu cross calf is going to look like. Hmmmmm.

Since my steer goes to freezer camp in June I wanted to get a new steer as a buddy for my bull and next years freezer. My dentists mini belted Galloway bred some of her husbands Angus cows. Should get this boy later this week.

My wife and I are getting vaccines on Thursday.

They should be good. Keep an eye out if you have any that are going to have their babies in the extreme cold.

Show me what you’ve got going on and where it is. It’ll be easier to recommend a possible solution

The biggest thing is keeping them water. The dry protected area you described should be fine for them. I wouldn’t confine them to it. They know it’s there and will get in the protection if they need it.

Avg gestation is about 9 months, but add a couple weeks if she has a bull calf. No idea why it takes longer, but bull calves are pretty consistently longer gestation.

Hose clamps may do the trick also. Usually you can open the clips to get them around items to tighten them up.

Showing always depends on the competition. I’ve seen not great animals win and I’ve seen a whole show ring full nearly perfect animals. Showing to me is a great way to grow close with animals and appreciate them for what and who they are. If you want to show him, show him. It’s not always...

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@B&B Happy goats feel free to jump in here. I can judge livestock, but no goat expert by any stretch of the imagination.

When you’re showing him, see if you can train him to bring the front of his rear hooves closer to the back edge of the rump. He’s overstretched a bit.

Charolais bull? He’s a good looking boy.