Cows & Bull

[Everose]

I kept my little bull in with the cows. Be careful what breed you choose, my dexter bull was chill, but that likely wouldn't be the case with a jersey bull.

 

[cassandrapettersson]

I kept my little bull in with the cows. Be careful what breed you choose, my dexter bull was chill, but that likely wouldn't be the case with a jersey bull.

Do you know if scottish highland cattle are a 'nice breed'?
I'm terrified of bulls now after all that I've read about them!! Maybe I won't get cows at all after this

 

[Everose]

Do you know if scottish highland cattle are a 'nice breed'?
I'm terrified of bulls now after all that I've read about them!! Maybe I won't get cows at all after this

I have scottish highland crosses. They are nice, but even a nice cow has the potential to plaster you to the fence if she has a baby, or if the bull is excited.

 

[cassandrapettersson]

I have scottish highland crosses. They are nice, but even a nice cow has the potential to plaster you to the fence if she has a baby, or if the bull is excited.

hahahaaah... No cows for me
At all
Ever



New phobia unlocked

 

[ShrekDawg]

@Overo Mare

 

[Everose]

hahahaaah... No cows for me
At all
Ever



New phobia unlocked

You sure?

I mean, if this face can't change your mind, then I guess you are too far gone
These guys are my dream cows. I adore my crosses, and someday I will only raise these cows

 

[ShrekDawg]

You sure?View attachment 3303451 I mean, if this face can't change your mind, then I guess you are too far gone
These guys are my dream cows. I adore my crosses, and someday I will only raise these cows

So stinking cute!!!

 

[Everose]

My girl just dropped a 1/4 highland baby, the mom is 1/2 highland. She's an amazing mom and her baby is crazy sweet. I'm in love.

(Forgive the ugly pasture. All of my grass is dead, hay pasture and yard, just dead. And the tree in the back was healthy until the freeze killed it dead)

 

[cassandrapettersson]

You sure?View attachment 3303451 I mean, if this face can't change your mind, then I guess you are too far gone

I am to far gone, I don't wanna take any risks!! And it's even more of a fear that I didn't grow up with cows (We had 2 cows for less than a year, that was it), I don't know what to expect! Or what to do?? I need to study more about cows..

 

[Painted Calls]

Depends on your management preference and practice. You hold back heifers, you'll need to get a different bull. You want your cows calving around a certain time, you'll need to take him out.

Cows can be just as mean as bulls. Bulls can be just as gentle as puppies. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Cattle in general are hard on fences. With a bull it depends on the bull, how many ladies he has to service, whether neighbors have ladies or other bulls, etc.

Sounds like maybe you should stick to poultry. Keep researching and maybe one day start with a few cows.