Imissmygirls
Lonley for cows
Translation: NO ONE wants to deal with a 2000 lb bull, but they aren't about to admit that!
How do you get a 2,000 lb bull in a trailer?
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
You got that right. I wish someone would park the correct trailer in the pasture and leave me alone for a few weeks to get the job done. It would take a lot longer now but I think it is the only way to get that big guy to market.Imissmygirls said:
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
Well, there was a STRONG south wind yesterday that brought a scent that drove George the Bull crazy, yesterday. He jumped one fence but stayed on his owner's property. I worked like crazy trying to keep him calm and distracted. I was afraid he was going to keep on jumping fences until he found true love. I called the Guy In Charge Of This Mess with a frantic message that something has to be done now! He texted back (yesterday) that he had made arrangements for a REAL COWBOY to show up this evening.
Last night, I had to distract George the bull with food late into the night but he finally calmed down when the wind calmed down and was right where he belonged by morning. Whew! That was a close one. George the bull seems pretty calm today plus The Neighbor With Cows's cows are now in the pasture where George the Bull can keep an eye on them.
Anyway, a strong northern has blown thru this morning; cooled things WAY down but brought rain with it all day (much needed rain). So I don't know if the REAL COWBOY is coming out tonight or not to round up George the Bull. The Guy In Charge Of This Mess told me the REAL COWBOY was coming tonight but The Other Neighbor, who recommended the REAL COWBOY, says maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow.
Either way, it figures. I haven't worked in three weeks. I finally got some work lined up and will probably miss the whole show. The Other Neighbor assures me that the REAL COWBOY is very experienced at this kind of work and most likely won't give up until the bull is loaded. So we will see.
I told The Other Neighbor that I had this forum going and that all of you have sent many helpful suggestions and are anxiously awaiting the results. She said she would have the video camera out and recording. So hopefully, I can upload it and show you all the results.
We will see.......
Last night, I had to distract George the bull with food late into the night but he finally calmed down when the wind calmed down and was right where he belonged by morning. Whew! That was a close one. George the bull seems pretty calm today plus The Neighbor With Cows's cows are now in the pasture where George the Bull can keep an eye on them.
Anyway, a strong northern has blown thru this morning; cooled things WAY down but brought rain with it all day (much needed rain). So I don't know if the REAL COWBOY is coming out tonight or not to round up George the Bull. The Guy In Charge Of This Mess told me the REAL COWBOY was coming tonight but The Other Neighbor, who recommended the REAL COWBOY, says maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow.
Either way, it figures. I haven't worked in three weeks. I finally got some work lined up and will probably miss the whole show. The Other Neighbor assures me that the REAL COWBOY is very experienced at this kind of work and most likely won't give up until the bull is loaded. So we will see.
I told The Other Neighbor that I had this forum going and that all of you have sent many helpful suggestions and are anxiously awaiting the results. She said she would have the video camera out and recording. So hopefully, I can upload it and show you all the results.
We will see.......
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
(If my computer is double posting again, please forgive me. Don't know why it does that)
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
I'M SO DISGUSTED!!!!! Nobody is EVER gonna show up to get that bull!!!!!!
ksalvagno
Alpaca Master
That really is amazing that they haven't taken care of that bull yet. One would think they would have been willing to try different things since the normal stuff didn't work. But that is men for you! 
Hopefully they will do something soon for that poor bull. The whole thing has really gotten ridiculous (well beyond ridiculous really).
Hopefully they will do something soon for that poor bull. The whole thing has really gotten ridiculous (well beyond ridiculous really).
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
Thank you. My thoughts exactly. The biggest problem is, I'm doing all the work (as far as dealing with the bull on a daily basis). Plus I'm using the pasture for my horses which is a big pain when it comes to separating them at feed time & at night. So really, it's no big deal to these people. If something doesn't happen soon, I'm complaining directly to the owner in California. But my bet is, that bull will jump the fence soon and it won't be my problem any more. They will have to deal with it on someone elses property. However, I hate for that to happen cause it will wind up being my expense to repair the fences if I want it done anytime soon. But that would get them busy doing something about it.ksalvagno said:That really is amazing that they haven't taken care of that bull yet. One would think they would have been willing to try different things since the normal stuff didn't work. But that is men for you!
Hopefully they will do something soon for that poor bull. The whole thing has really gotten ridiculous (well beyond ridiculous really).
Imissmygirls
Lonley for cows
let's think about this...
1. bull isn't bothering "anyone of importance"
2. bull isn't cost "anyone" any money
3. bull isn't breaking any law
4. bull doesn't want to leave home
So... why should anyone give a bleep about it? It's in Texas, it's a big state. It can wait.
**Please note I am being facetious here. It's about taking responsibility, which no one apparently has, except you. I am guessign nothing will happen until something bad DOES happen. Then, heaven help them all. Please, please, do be careful around him. All he needs is a good hormonal surge and he becomes quite dangerous.
1. bull isn't bothering "anyone of importance"
2. bull isn't cost "anyone" any money
3. bull isn't breaking any law
4. bull doesn't want to leave home
So... why should anyone give a bleep about it? It's in Texas, it's a big state. It can wait.
**Please note I am being facetious here. It's about taking responsibility, which no one apparently has, except you. I am guessign nothing will happen until something bad DOES happen. Then, heaven help them all. Please, please, do be careful around him. All he needs is a good hormonal surge and he becomes quite dangerous.
Beekissed
Herd Master
I would be looking up numbers for a guy who has a backhoe rental service and getting out the guns.....and let the menfolk know you are doing it! 
OR.....you could sell this fine bull and make some money, while letting the moving of said bull become someone else's responsibility. Make it a real deal...an offer no one can refuse! Explain the difficulty thus far to the potential buyer...I'm sure they can come up with a creative way to remove this huge piece of hamburger from the property.
It matters not that it is not your bull to sell. Give the money~minus a small fee for setting up the sale~to the owner after said transaction is complete. By not taking responsibility for the animal, they are waiving all rights to dictate the outcome, IMO.
OR.....you could sell this fine bull and make some money, while letting the moving of said bull become someone else's responsibility. Make it a real deal...an offer no one can refuse! Explain the difficulty thus far to the potential buyer...I'm sure they can come up with a creative way to remove this huge piece of hamburger from the property.
It matters not that it is not your bull to sell. Give the money~minus a small fee for setting up the sale~to the owner after said transaction is complete. By not taking responsibility for the animal, they are waiving all rights to dictate the outcome, IMO.
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siroiszoo
Chillin' with the herd
Yeah, but I gotta play nice or I risk losing the lease on the pasture which I desperately need. The owner has a deal already in place with "The Guy In Charge Of This Mess".Beekissed said:I would be looking up numbers for a guy who has a backhoe rental service and getting out the guns.....and let the menfolk know you are doing it!
OR.....you could sell this fine bull and make some money, while letting the moving of said bull become someone else's responsibility. Make it a real deal...an offer no one can refuse! Explain the difficulty thus far to the potential buyer...I'm sure they can come up with a creative way to remove this huge piece of hamburger from the property.
It matters not that it is not your bull to sell. Give the money~minus a small fee for setting up the sale~to the owner after said transaction is complete. By not taking responsibility for the animal, they are waiving all rights to dictate the outcome, IMO.
And, while I no zero/zip about cattle, I got a bad feeling about things. I've noticed that fall calves are hitting the ground these past few weeks. I'm betting it won't be long before George the Bull is off finding true love. So I'm not sure I want to take on this mess. Last month, I definitely would have. I figure someone with no cow knowledge but a lot of common sense could have gotten this job done already - especially with all the help I've received from you guys. But this month I'm thinking not so much. The bull is becoming unpredictable.
If another strong wind blows a strong scent across the pasture like it did last Thursday, the bull will be gone and trouble will ensue. My horses didn't even want to be left in the pasture with him last Thursday.
I just have to make sure my horses don't go with him or get hurt by him.
