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Would like honest opinions on these March 2011 simmi show heifer prospects....thanks.
 

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ALTSIMMY 79

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I like the red heifer myself , she looks to be the deepest bodied , maybe just a touch of the simmy leather to her neck but thats typical. The baldy looks pretty stylish just maybe a little light yet , maybe shes younger though ? Gonna take a guess but they look like purebreds to me !
 

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ALTSIMMY 79 said:
I like the red heifer myself , she looks to be the deepest bodied , maybe just a touch of the simmy leather to her neck but thats typical. The baldy looks pretty stylish just maybe a little light yet , maybe shes younger though ? Gonna take a guess but they look like purebreds to me !

x2, couldn't of said it better myself..

although I think the baldy is more average, as most baldy's get attention to do a little added color...
 

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I'll go with the red one too. Like her glossy bright coat and her depth has a little to much dewlap but not bad for Simmental. To me the blaze face and the black one are on pretty much the same level. The blaze face looks a little longer though.
 

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the truth said:
ALTSIMMY 79 said:
I like the red heifer myself , she looks to be the deepest bodied , maybe just a touch of the simmy leather to her neck but thats typical. The baldy looks pretty stylish just maybe a little light yet , maybe shes younger though ? Gonna take a guess but they look like purebreds to me !

x2, couldn't of said it better myself..

although I think the baldy is more average, as most baldy's get attention to do a little added color...
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agreed with these 2 previsous statements. Red is my fav, but baldy def catches your eye.
 

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I really like the broodiness of the red one.  With some added guts, the baldy looks pretty nice too.

 

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you know I cannot believe nobody has said this yet, but if the black calf was set up in a manner like the other 2 are, then I think she might be as good as the blaze.  I honestly don't see much difference in them, guessing half sibs?

If the black calf is the same black calf as in the blaze's picture, but with her rear towards the camera, then I think I'll take her over the baldy about any day of the week.  She looks much thicker from that view.  Both are still green, young, and need time.  Personally, I'd rather see young calves built, shaped, and haired up like these-- than some clipped up hairball of a March or April calf that's had the creep hammered to it.

 

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All three were born within about a week of each other - March '11.  The solid black and blaze are half sibs(bull side).  The red has a little more muscle and just looks more smooth to me than the other 2 and for 106 degree temp in Texas has alot of hair and I love the color.  The solid black is actually the deepest of the three but the blaze maybe the widest. We already bought the red and someone called us about the two blacks so we have an opportunity to get one of the black ones.    Pictures aren't the best  I know...but I was hoping you all could give some good advice any way.  Thanks. Oh... and yes they are purebreds.
 

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WOW! These are really nice heifers. My first question would be:

1. Are really the same age--the red heifer appears to be older and possible on feed as well.
2. I really like both black heifers--really like the ball face. Really sharp/attractive/eye catching.
3. Maybe the pictures are slightly deceptive to... It looks the red calf is closer or zoomed in more. And it looks like she has a lot of dew lap. Maybe not--maybe its the pic.
4. The two blacks look clean in the throat. Maybe not--maybe the picture....
5. In order to really compare these animals, start even. Be sure to see them in person and know who the breeder is and are they honest. Carma baby Carma. All washes out in the end.

If these calves are really the same age, I bet the blacks will take on the red heifer after they have been on feed the same amount of time. And--I bet the judges will like the black over the red with a really sloppy throat. Anyway, I will see you and these heifers in the ring! May the best WIN!

P.S. Don't forget to check your EPDs. 
 

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the truth said:
you know I cannot believe nobody has said this yet, but if the black calf was set up in a manner like the other 2 are, then I think she might be as good as the blaze.  I honestly don't see much difference in them, guessing half sibs?

If the black calf is the same black calf as in the blaze's picture, but with her rear towards the camera, then I think I'll take her over the baldy about any day of the week.  She looks much thicker from that view.  Both are still green, young, and need time.  Personally, I'd rather see young calves built, shaped, and haired up like these-- than some clipped up hairball of a March or April calf that's had the creep hammered to it.

I agree. It looks like the red heifer has been creeped. And, the real winners are almost always black. Thats one of the biggest reason that nearly all haired cattle are cross breeding with THE Angus Breed. Angus Rules the cattle market (in both registered/commecial)
 

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sammie smith said:
WOW! These are really nice heifers. My first question would be:

1. Are really the same age--the red heifer appears to be older and possible on feed as well.
2. I really like both black heifers--really like the ball face. Really sharp/attractive/eye catching.
3. Maybe the pictures are slightly deceptive to... It looks the red calf is closer or zoomed in more. And it looks like she has a lot of dew lap. Maybe not--maybe its the pic.
4. The two blacks look clean in the throat. Maybe not--maybe the picture....
5. In order to really compare these animals, start even. Be sure to see them in person and know who the breeder is and are they honest. Carma baby Carma. All washes out in the end.

If these calves are really the same age, I bet the blacks will take on the red heifer after they have been on feed the same amount of time. And--I bet the judges will like the black over the red with a really sloppy throat. Anyway, I will see you and these heifers in the ring! May the best WIN! 

P.S. Don't forget to check your EPDs. 
Interesting comment Sammie...
No, these pictures don't do the heifers justice...IMHO.
Yes, they are all born in March of 2011.
As for the breeders....both families are really great people and in it for the kids.  They have always been honest and truthful with us and I wouldn't expect anything less this time around. 
Thanks for your opinions....see you in the ring.
 

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IMO none of these heifers are all that attractive but that's how most young simmi heifers are. I bet they make great cows though.
 
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