Opinions on our calves-pictures added

Let me know what you think of our calves and offer any suggestions, we can't move forward without constructive criticism.
1) ShorthornPlus Steer  Ace of Diamonds x Mo Better (simmi)
2) ShorthornPlus Heifer
3) Shorthorn Heifer

You might add some pictures.

Having problems getting pics in they are too large and idk how to reduce them

Sunset Ridge Farm said:

Having problems getting pics in they are too large and idk how to reduce them

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I don't know any technical ways to do it, so how I downsize them is by posting them to facebook (if you don't want people to see them just change your settings to "me only" so only you can see the pictures). Then save those photos once they're posted and they'll be small enough to put on here.

shrinkpictures.com is a free pic resizing program

check your PM

I doubt a single picture is too large.  Try uploading them one or two at a time.

pics added

Nice looking cattle !!!

Your calves look nice. One thing I see right off the bat, however, is that they all look a bit straight fronted. I think it can be hard to see this problem in babies around the time of selection. From what I can tell, it comes from the notion that a perfectly straight topline is ideal. I select my breeding cattle with a strong, but loose top. This usually means there is a slight (very slight) "break" behind the withers. Cattle made in this way can hold up better structurally in a show barn setting.  None of these animals look like they will be too steep shouldered to be useful, but remember to be mindful of it.

As an aside, and I think this goes for 90% of show families: There is nothing wrong with giving breeding heifers a break from full show feeds in the off season. We really don't feed our heifers from about March 1 to April 10th or so. A 45-75 day break (depending on their condition) can do absolute wonders come Jr Nationals or State Fair time.